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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1922
Page
8
Lorain reports two furnaces closed yesterday and two more shut today because of a coal shortage. Plant manager Fell says operations may resume in a week if coal supplies improve. Workers from closed departments will be reassigned within the plant rather than let go.
Aug 19 Dublin reports a deadly clash with heavy night firing. An armed ambush wounded a soldier and killed a civilian near O Connell Street. A car carrying four Free State officers was bombed and three officers wounded as assailants fled. A wedding party car was halted at Nenagh with three men and three women and the priest detained before release of women and priest.
A severe storm in Morrow county razed the Edison Chautauqua tent and killed many cattle and horses. Frank Thomas and Bayre Brothers saw barns burned. In Cincinnati, Charles Rosencrans was arrested in Norwood over a fatal auto crash injuring Arnold Conger. In Columbus, Dr. Henry H. Baker’s body lay in view following his death at Mercy Hospital.
The Move to extend the three mile zone to eighteen miles was dropped after a state department opinion warned such a change could cause international complications. London notes focus on a Venice conference plan to resolve the indemnity issue and ease Turkish Greek tensions.
A Grurubusco woman says after five years of backache under a doctor’s care she found relief with Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. A neighbor recommended it and she now urges others to try the remedy.
The sweeping tariff measure faces final passage with strong opposition from Democrats who warn of bankruptcies and higher living costs. It grants the President power to adjust rates and sets key duties on wheat and other staples as Republican leaders claim it offers farmers relief and economic balance.
A light rainfall refreshed the region and cooled the air, helping crops while highlighting continued dryness as a heavy 12 hour soak may be needed. Water scarcity prompted stock and family use, with a tanker filling a hydrant on Second Street to supply workers on North Ridge.
Stock prices show mixed movement with U S Steel and Studebaker firming, cattle and hog markets noting varied gains and losses, Chicago grain futures sliding, and Liberty bonds closing. A Cincinnati accident report details Mrs Esther Roniger, 65, badly burned when a pot ignited her clothing.
The geological survey announced the reopening mines under the Cleveland agreement will produce about 4,200,000 tons this week. Total could reach 4,576,000 tons with expected rising activity in Ohio and other states. Eight North Carolina guardsmen were sent to Spencer to guard 1,700 Southern Railway shop workers on strike after Governor Moritzon investigated prior troubles.
Philadelphia Aug. 18 C league race for home run honors heats up as Walker drives out his 25th homer in the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader with the Browns.
Gene Sarazen won the professional golfers association championship final against Emmett French of Youngstown Ohio 4 up and 3 to play to become the first holder of two professional titles in American golf. The victory follows his recent national open win at Skokie. Fans carried him off Oakmont after his final putt praising the popular result.
Promoter Floyd Fitzaimmona cancelled all arrangements for the Jack Dempsey Bill Brennan heavyweight championship bout set for Labor Day in Michigan City Indiana. Ken Williams hit his 31st homer in the first game of a St. Louis Philadelphia doubleheader. Molla Mallory defeated Helen Wills in straight sets to win the women’s national tennis title in Forest Hills.
Lorain August 13 G W Dudderar secretary of the Chamber of Commerce has been appointed Lorain county chairman of the Ohio Fuel Commission All priority orders for coal must have this endorsement before coal can be secured by public utilities or for public buildings
A. D Nye, secretary of the Fields Home Coming Association, thanks patrons and volunteers for making this year’s event the biggest day Fields has known. Elyria business men, the Ohio Public Service Co and the Smith Standard Co are commended for contributing to the success.
The piece cites farmers and merchants opposing the Underwood tariff law arguing it raises rates on staples and industrial goods. It lists predicted yearly increases including sugar beef veal cotton wool clothing lard silk and potatoes with totals surpassing 1.3 billion dollars. It notes democrats warn households will face higher retail prices across the board.
Funeral services for Frank Cobb will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at his North Main Street home in Oberlin. Rev Smith of the M E church will conduct the service. Burial will follow at the Rialawa cemetery in Elyria.
In Columbus on August 19 a 17 year old youth identified as David Btesh died at Mount Carmel hospital from a self inflicted abdomen wound after confessing to murdering his benefactor Mrs J Moses Hess aged 74 with a Dutcher knife on a farm near the city. He had been charged with free degree murder prior to his death framing his alleged mistreatment claims.
Oberlin news notes a busy week with I O O F Enchampment meeting planned for September 8 and Pemona Grange gathering September 2 led by Judge Ference Allen of Cleveland. The Wilfred Adgate Cobb Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, organizes with officers named and open charter to 50 members.
Fragmented report from Wheeling West Virginia outlines a partial description of a locality near Wheel Creek. The article mentions a short series of heart of the city areas and coverage by a new feature or structure described as a “geewtn.”
In Cleveland on August 13 a 17 year old husband donated blood for a transfusion to his wife Martha Sandals who had deserted him two months earlier and was seriously ill after an attempted suicide. She is mother of an eight month old child.
Community families bring lunches for an evening of activities starting at 6 45 PM. Garford Volleyball faces Sta tion No 1 Firemen while three playground ball games occur. McKinsey Junior and Floral Court Pall Bearers teams meet all league squads. Worthington Ball Girls duel Garford Monkey Girls with horseshoe pitching to finish. Admission free for all with supervision for children if parents cannot attend.
New York August 19 bank statement shows average deposits with time deposits rising 13.63 million and demand deposits falling 27.81 million. Actual figures show loans up 3.40 million, demand deposits down 26.87 million, time deposits up 5.48 million and reserves down 1.38 million.
Tonight at 7 30 an organizing meeting for a city soccer team will be held at the Richwine Ice Cream Co. office. Local players named include George Dodsley Jimmy Teale Bert Smith Tom Price Ted Compton Jimmy Rice and Chas Bater. area residents urged to attend.
Representative Mondell and other Republican leaders debate creating a coal agency to avert shortages and curb profiteering. They warn against direct price fixing but consider empowering the body to participate or commandeer coal to stabilize prices. A delay in bill shaping is noted as Senate and House committees may draft separate proposals.
E. D. Keomery sues H T. Jackson L. J. Henninger and J. C. Hayes in Lorain County Court seeking 500 dollars. He says they entered a contract to fund Lorala Motor Co. but had no authority and did not deliver the funds or the company. He paid Hayes 500 dollars which was not passed to the company. Judgment is requested for the amount.
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