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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1921

Page

2

Thirteen Arrested After Raid on Rum–Smuggling Yacht

Police and coast guard officers halted a dramatic operation near Whiskey Island as the yacht Tranquillo loaded with Scotch and whiskey was seized. Officers confronted armed crew and 14 men were detained for federal liquor violations while a sinking Venice coast guard craft ferried in rescuers.

Whiskey Island Ahoga River Aim Curry Rocky River Lakewood P. S. Christensen Hars Hansen United States Coast Guard Venice Outer Harbor N. Hars Hansen Later Coast Guard Ang United Ice Savers

Lorain Abduction Hearing Closes. Spore Case Moves On

The Lorain city hearing ends with another prosecution witness in the Edward Spore case. The proceeding could move to trial after the criminal action proceeds. city officials discuss bonding ordinances and potential deficiencies for the commission.

Lorainee Commission Edward Spore Hites

Fear Naturalist Heller Lost on Yellowstone Park Slopes

News from New York reports naturalist Edmund Heller, longtime collaborator with Theodore Roosevelt, missing in Yellowstone Park. Guides were telegraphed to search after a carrier pigeon delivered a message from Heller dated August 13 claiming he was lost on Hooodoo Mountain and requesting help and pack horses.

York Friends Pre Etecr Edmund Meier Theodore Roosevelt Yellowstone U. S Helier Hoodoo Mountain Yellowstone Park Brosdner Dan Singer Belle ‘Clafre Heller Piccor

Newark Mayor Is Suspended Over Alleged Gambling Grants

Newark mayor H A Atherton faces suspension after charges of misconduct in office tied to alleged gambling joint protection payments. The record lists payments from Robert White Eugene Schlegal and Howard E Rathbun for protection and non interference from 1919 to 1920. Vice Mayor H H Scott serves as acting mayor during the suspension period.

Robert White White Eugene Schlegal Atherton Howard E. Rathbun Newark H. A. Atherton Davis H. H. Scott

Newsboys On Home Stretch Rollin Moran Leads

A long list of runners and scores appears in a local yardage track tally. Names such as Rollin Moran Arthur Young and Jordon Brown appear among finishers with varying point totals, concluding with a total of 367.

Rollin Moran Arthur Young Jordon Brown Titancis Mundruck John Cooper Albert Forman Robart ‘Biles Andy Mother George Weller Ralph Yost Bone Donald Musselman Fieldis Whitmore Richard Martin Arthur Fishburn Joe Weller Fey Leonard Ronk George Williams Victor Markling Teyd Sump Wm_ Washka Emilsave Thomas Burns Rank Frank Dombroski Howard Dean Troy Smith Leo Wilson Elle Emil Strack Wm. Thomas John Yaschan Melvin Jaca Donald Need Ters Wi Eshka LL. Weesee Elmer Gobelg Wirshem Ok Folland Wites Howard Seht

Calling Demonstration To Be Held Tuesday

Farm Bureau poultry demonstration will be at Herman Eckenfels home on Telegraph Road Tuesday morning August 23 at 60 oclock. All interested in poultry urged to attend.

Farm Bureau Herman Eckenfels Telegraph Road

Appraisers Report On Evergreen Candy Assets

Fred Underht John Bins and Epiro Volassic appraisers filed a report appraising Evergreen Candy Lorain property today. They valued the property at 2520.17 dollars. Attorney Don W. Meyers Elyria receiver was given a copy of the report upon request. The appraisal was approved by the court.

Fred Underht John Bins Epiro Volassic Atore Lorain Don W. Meyers Elyria

Riverview shipyard strikers vote to remain out until deal

In Riverview Park yesterday afternoon a unanimous vote by the shipbuilders union kept 1600 plus men on strike since July 1. They will stay out until a standing committee reaches an agreement with officials of the local American Ship Building Company.

Lorain Riverview Park American Shipbuilding Company Yesteday

Bergdoll Case Sparks Dismissal and Calls for Further Prosecution

A heated report on the Bergdoll affair outlines dismissals in government service, claims of conspiracy difficulties, and accusations of prison escape facilitation. It cites Judge Westcott and Governor Island transfers, with blame placed on Hunt and Harris, urging accountability for higher authorities and officials involved.

Dover wins big at regional meet with multiple victories

Dover dominates the events with top placements across baseball, tug of war, sprints, and age-group races. Elyria Wellington Oberlin also post several podium finishes while the summary lists winners and addresses for the contests and prizes.

Dover Elyria Wellington Oberlin Anm Graftam Elvirathird Quoits Wm.Edwards QO. C. Robert Simpferr H and R Dewey Bailey L. R. Harris Geo. Schwartz E. Buswell Lorain Airs Mrs. Jenkins W_ Reitz J. Martin Chas. Glessner L A. Beal Frank Eskins E.C. Jacobs

Mystery death probe in Cleveland for former Minnesota official

Edward J. Lynch former collector of customs at St. Paul Minnesota is found dead in a row boat on the Chagrin river near Gates Mills. Authorities pursue both suicide and possible murder theories as Lynch had planned to return to St. Paul with his wife and daughter soon.

Cleveland Auge Edward J. Lynch St. Paul Minn Minnesota Chagrin River Gates Mills James Millisen Lynch E. L. Shaner

Army court faces criticism over Bergdoll case

The minority report charges Major Hunt with dereliction of duty for not ordering an officer to attempt Bergdoll’s capture as requested by the adjutant general. It calls Hunt’s acquittal a serious reflection on the army court martial system.

Hwemed Beredell Peter Harris Army Harris Ansell Bergdoll War Department Maojr Hunt

Korein Tabules Promoted For Quick Weight Loss Claims

Advert says readers can reduce weight quickly with Korein Tabules. Cites various individuals with large weight losses in weeks or months and a $100 guarantee. Claims safety and ease while resting and eating, invites free brochure from Korein Co NK-28 Station X New York. Distributed by C C Bowers.

H. E. Jenks Ing Korein Labites Elmer Ganong Geo. C Resnolds The Royal Fellowship M. L. Lierayer Korein Co Nk-28 Station X New York Korein

Stock Market Mixed as Rails Lead Early Rally

U S Steel gains 1 4 to 74 3 8 while Baldwin adds 5 8 to 74 7 8 and Northern Pacific ticks 1 2 higher to 76 Reading rises to 65 7 and Royal Dutch holds at 48 1 2 Mexican Pete slips 1 4 to 31 2 Rubber drops 3 8 to 48 1 2 A better railroad rally support fades as early strength wanes with continued weak spots and declines noted in Cuba cane sugar and other issues.

New York U. S. Steel Baldwin Northern Pacific Reading Royal Dutch Pan American Rose Cuba

Youth Disappears. Friends Fear for Grafton Teen

Hrmen Seaith, 18, of Graften, left Elyria days ago in search of work and has not been seen. Friends conduct a countrywide search and urge tips from the public.

Hrmen Seaith Elyria

Tree dispute over obstructive branches at Seventh and Eighth streets

A dispute between F Ww Tuthul of Seventh Street and J L Foster of Eighth Street over a tree hanging over Tuthul’s yard continues. Tuthul obtained a restraining order to stop trimming. Foster seeks a restraining order claiming tree debris and encroaching roots hinder gardening and block gates drains and sewers on Foster’s lot.

Tuthul Seventh Street J. L., Foster Eighth Street Contenton Tethil Foster's Foster

Marriage Fees Rise Under New Law in August

A new law effective August 16 raises marriage ceremony fees to 3 dollars for justices of the peace. Other increases include coroner viewing fees of five dollars, jury trial charges to 2.50 dollars, civil case transcripts to 2.50 dollars, and a 1 dollar sitting fee when judgment is taken, previously untaxed.

Justice of the Peace

Youthful Golfer Breaks a Record at Lorain Nine

Clark Black seventeen year old golf professional of Lorain Country Club lowers course record with a thirty five for nine holes. He is son of John Black the Elyria Country Club professional. Score sequence shows 35 final.

Clark Black Lorain Country Club John Black Elyria Country Club

Treasury lifts ban on in transit liquor shipments

Washington reports that whiskey wines and other liquors began pouring into American ports in large volumes for consignees abroad as the treasury lifted the prohibition on in transit liquors. Secretary Mellon directed customs collectors not to interfere with entry when liquor is shipped by foreign concerns to foreign destinations.

Washington Treasury Mellon

Two Drunks Fined For Intoxication Pleads Guilty

George Ophrol and Jar Humphrey were each fined 10 and costs for intoxication. Ophrol did not know where he obtained alcohol and Humphrey admitted bringing his liquor from Toledo. Both pleaded guilty.

George Ophrol Jar Humphrey Ophrol Humphre Toledo

Funeral Rites for Mrs Allie DeJarnett Held Friday

Funeral services for Mrs Allie DeJarnett 42 of 349 Seventeenth Street who died at the hospital Tuesday will be conducted Friday at 2 00 PM from the Second M E Church with Rev Noel officiating. Burial will follow in Ridge Lawn Cemetery.

Liberty Bonds Prices and Variants Reported

New York on August 1 shows Liberty bonds values with denominations and gains. The first 4 1 44s trade at 38.00, second 4 1 42s at 8786, third 4 1 48s at 91.96, fourth 4 1 4s at 388.00, and victory 4 3 4s at 938.74.

Liberty New York Owenine Uberty

Five Injured as Motor Speeder Overturns Carrying Foreign Laborers

In Greencastle Indiana on August 18 nine men were seriously injured when James Urban fell from a motor speeder and was run over by two trailers. The three cars overturned. about fifty others were bruised. Urban and four others were sent to Terre Haute and four to a local hospital. all were from Chicago.

Greencastle Ind James Urban Urban Terre Haute Chicago

Harding Approves Radical Shipping Board Plan

President Harding approved radical changes proposed by Chairman Lasker of the Shipping Board aimed at saving vast sums of money after a conference with Lasker and the fleet corporation’s vice president. Details of the plan were not released. Chicago reports a plot to defraud railroads through forged bills of lading was foiled with the arrest of Russell Schrider of the Aroma Extract and Flavoring Company.

Washington Harding Lasker The Shipping Board Fleet Corporation Chicago Russel Schrider Aroma Extract and Flavoring Company of

Standings and Scores from Local College and Teams

Chronicle Telegram provides standings and results with columns for Won Lost and winning percentage for Oberlin, College St, and other clubs. Mentions teams like Tigers, Spartans, and Beavers with partial scores and addresses such as Main street and 667.

Oberlin Tigers Pet- College St

Wheat and livestock prices report from Chicago and Cleveland

Wheat and corn futures open unchanged in Chicago with lard jointly up to five cents. Sept and Dec prices listed for wheat and corn, with lard futures rising. Cleveland cattle and hog markets show steady to slow activity, top bids and per-head quotes for calves sheep lambs and hogs.

Ghicago Cleveland

Grape-Nuts Promote Bodily Health and Endurance

An early health feature extols the body as a machine needing proper care akin to engines and furnaces. It argues sustained vitality comes from simple facts about food and digestion, highlighting Grape-Nuts as a wholesome, quickly digested staple that supports aging healthfully.

M Currier Named Newark Shoe Co Store Manager

M Currier becomes Newark Shoe Co local store manager succeeding R L Nolan who moves to Lorain store. Currier, Nolan's former assistant since opening two years ago, recently returned from Baltimore where he attended the Newark Shoes Salesman's school. He is described as a live wire and his promotion as earned reward for past efforts.

H.M. Currier Newark Shoe Co R. L. Nolan Lorain Currier Mr. Nolan Baltimore Newark Shoes Inahager

Rains Drive Transients to City Jail Shelter

Heavy overnight rains brought a large group of transients to the city jail shelter. Eleven individuals from Maine to Minneapolis appeared for roll call and were reluctant to leave the city as the rain persisted.

Maine Minneapolis

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