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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
1
The William Wagner druggist case was postponed to next Monday after defense counsel argued a lack of witness testimony today. Mayor Jones opposed the delay but no arrangements could be made, and a change of venue may be filed, extending a long and contentious legal fight.
Five additional arrests for traffic violations were reported yesterday. John Sceweryk parked a machine by a fire hydrant and, after an animated exchange with Mayor Jones, was discharged when he admitted ignorance of proper parking rules. E. J. Crow drove twelve years in Cleveland and failed to sound a traffic signal on Cheapside, fined one dollar and costs. A. J. Hess, R. H. Van Alta, and M. L. Gordon were also arrested and will be heard tomorrow.
Mrs Dimarko and her two children, new to the township, were denied aid by the Associated Charities after moving from Lorain. Her common law husband Frank Mezia is jailed awaiting federal deportation action. Mezia was arrested in Lorain for running a house of ill fame. Dimarko owns two large dogs on Quincy Street and has prior liquor ordinance charges.
A disturbance at the Erie yards involves William McDonald of Los Angeles who was beaten and detained by Erie policemen after allegedly resisting arrest during work as a sheet metal worker. Union members report non serious injuries. A wall and barbed wire surround the roundhouse as a mass meeting is planned to explain the conflict between railroad men and the Erie Railroad and the Railway Service Company to the public.
The court named Vandermark as attorney for two minor defendants in the Braman versus te Konieczkiewicz Britch case. The case lists C. M. Braman as plaintiff with several defendants.
Newark Mayor H A Atherton, a Democrat, is suspended for 30 days as Governor Davis reviews charges filed by the Law Enforcement League of Licking County. The charges allege he protected gambling rooms and accepted protection money, with Pfeiffer named as paying 25 dollars weekly October through March.
Lorain County citizens learned Elyria will host a new joint Normal school with county and city officials, the State Department of Education, and area superintendents. Miss Sommers will head the one year program at Elyria School on Gulf Street, with training, practice teaching, and certification paths for four year high school graduates. only forty enrollments available this year.
Aug 18 Riga reports continued relief discussions between Walter L. Brown for Hoover and M. Litvinoff for the Soviet government. Two points reached, more disputes remain, with consensus on relief committee inclusivity and American control over distribution and travel. Washington toner expected Saturday response.
Art Smith displays his generosity by giving Jim Armitage funds from a Kiwanis luncheon. As Armitage leaves with rattlers and castor oil for his sixth child, Art urges him to start a bank account for the baby. The moment shows Art’s knack for touching a father’s heart.
A chaotic mix of reports centers on Irish affairs and Sicilian crime. In New York 107 unavenged murders linked to Sicilian Camorra are alleged, with seven suspects held as detectives press on. Dublin parliament debates the British peace offer and Irish leaders call for a public decision.
A young boy wandered from his companions during a Pall game in Cleveland and, after being sighted by an automobilist, walked about ten miles home to Ridgeville. His parents alerted police at 10 20 pm. he arrived at 12 10 am claiming he walked from Cleveland to a point east of Ridgeville. He had little money and rode part of the way in a car track, then hoofed it the rest. Newsboys coverage noted for later.
W H Stephens filed his answer in the case Botamer versus Stephens. The petition seeks ten thousand nine dollars in damages alleging Stephens frightened a horse causing Botamer to be thrown and permanently disabled. The answer denies all charges of carelessness.
A meeting of the Non-Partisan League is set for Friday at 7 30 PM at Machinist's Hall. President and voters will canvass the present situation and decide on action for the upcoming election. R B Whitehead called the gathering. members are urged to attend.
Funeral arrangements are set for Stowell Bryant 64 prominent Prussia township farmer who died at his home Tuesday evening. The services will be at his Northeast Russia home Friday at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Fred Handke of South Ridge will officiate. Burial will be in Kipton.
The filing shows J. A. Hewitt spent $301.31 to oppose Mayor Jones in the mayoral nominating primaries. M. H. Lord adds $88.96 more. Mayor Jones reports expenditures of $140.82. Other candidates record minimal costs. several city officials report small sums or none.
Clara St Peter files contempt against Eohrian Paul St Peter over temporary alimony. The defendant was awarded fifteen dollars weekly pending divorce hearing, but is charged with missing seventy five dollars in payments.
Charles J. Case of Cincinnati will speak at Machinists Hall at 2:30 PM Saturday. Case serves as Secretary Treasurer of the Building Trades Council of Ohio and is described as an influential progressive labor leader.
Edna Myers asks the court for a divorce after about one year of marriage alleging Gordon Myers refused support forced her to work by manual labor ejected her from home and kept idle and dissipated the family funds custody of one child is also sought.
New York police veteran Jeremiah Haggerty, 17 years on the force with a clean record, faces felonious assault charges after a shooting incident allegedly involving hush money. If victim Andy Lazaro dies, charges may be upgraded to murder. an eyewitness identified Haggerty from among plainclothesmen.
Friends in the city secured a stay of the deportation order against Isabella Hay a Scotch girl removed two weeks ago State Senator J F Burke appealed to Senator Willis in Washington and immigration officers would hear both sides Evidence of her good health and non public charge will be presented with hope of release.
The band program will be held tomorrow evening at 7 30 in City Park after a Wednesday postponement due to bad weather. Remainder of Friday concerts are planned, with a varied program including Ye Ancients March, selections from The Fair Co Ed, The Bridal Rose, The Herd Girl's Dream, and Verdi Tannhauser excerpts, concluding with Sousa's Star Spangled Banner.
Premier Lord George stated in the House of Commons that the British empire will maintain a navy equal to any other country. The claim comes amid global naval power considerations and is reported from London on August 18.
Washington August 18 Grover Bergdoll the Philadelphia dodger escaped from the military discipline barracks on May 20 1920 while reportedly seeking gold in the Maryland mountains. A majority report to the house lists accused individuals including Brigadier General Ansell Colonel Hunt and Colonel Cresson with faults apportioned among them. The minority denies bribery or improper conduct by Army or officials in the escape.
Newsboys rush home street in final hours of the subscription contest as totals climb. Yesterday they posted 335 and today 367, aiming to place among the twelve to win a free Niagara Falls trip. The list shows George Giebel with 42 subscriptions.
Elvira volunteer firemen report Medina convention was very successful with excellent entertainment. No accidents occurred as Vogler's truck with firemen got lost and arrived at eleven. Weather cleared after dinner. Amherst and Oberlin led in events. reel race won by Amherst at 38.25 seconds, Oberlin second. hook and ladder race won by Oberlin in 31 seconds, Amherst second. Chief Graham of Oberlin won the fat man's race. Water fight drew the largest crowd. Medina steamer engaged with Amherst and Oberlin. Parade featured many townspeople and a large audience. At business meeting the association plans to enlarge and invite Berea and two towns next year. David Hatt of Lorain elected president.
The Lexington report details exoneration of Major Bruce by committee, amid charges of receiving 5000 from Mrs Bergdo related to her son's case. It notes Bergdoll property custodian Thomas W. Miller and discusses potential barring of General Rae from government service and martial courts. The majority claims Bergdorf was promoted then fired and paid 3600 dollars.
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