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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
5
Preparations are underway for a major gathering on October 2 at Wir Hall and Lodge Room Street. Organizers aim to present the event as a grand occasion with prizes, though some details remain unclear. Police officials attend a state conference in Ce Oday amid evolving sports coverage.
London reports Moscow rescinded strict anti alcohol rules and allowed wine manufacture and sale. In Akron fliers Ward Van Orman and Willard Seiberling secured passage on the Lapland to join the City of Akron in the Brussels balloon race, leaving August 27. Ohio figures discuss executions, inspections, and streetcar fares as Dayton investigates transfers and Dayton weighs fare changes.
Reports detail a shooting near Huntington with Bert Stistinger gravely wounded after a box car incident. In Brooklyn a fire destroyed a square block near the Standard Oil plant raising fears of spread to gas tanks. Chicago notes the largest Klan initiation with 276 new members amid secrecy and mud, while Cleveland issues traffic court notices to drivers for code violations and fines.
May Allison stars in The Last Card at the American Theater for a four day run. The Veiller produced melodrama follows Elsie Kirkwood who helps solve a murder by accusing the neighboring woman, while her husband faces jail.
Miss Hieran of Belle Vue visits the Aus tin couple from Saturday to Saturday. Families and friends, including the Ingersolls, Lees, Austins, and Radcliffs, are mentioned in social rounds and shop outings. A coroner in Bridgeport reports Belmont county homicide pro bably rising, with ten probe cases this month.
The state civil service commission will conduct examinations tomorrow at courthouses in Ironton and Athens for superintendents of county homes. Examinations will be administered by special examiners.
The trial of William Wagner on a charge of violating the Mayor ordinance will be held Thursday and not postponed. Citizens show strong interest as preparations are complete. a prior audience of ladies was disappointed when a postponement occurred. Newark reports an unprecedented cricket infestation in Licking county with sidewalks covered at times. Columbus chamber officials mail checks to 321 residents reflecting 40 percent of their contribution toward Governor Davis inauguration costs.
Bucyrus grocers and butchers hold their second annual picnic at Beccaium Park today with preparations underway for shoppers and families.
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