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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1921
Page
2
The article notes the Ohio rates debated by the commission as a basis prior to 1926 and compares them with Wisconsin tariffs. It discusses whether Ohio charges for sand and gravel are reasonable and not discriminatory, and whether rates should be decreased or adjusted by percentage or fixed cent reductions.
An item from New York dated August twenty third lists opening Meares bones with bids around 87.66 dollars for first unit 87.72 for second 87.74 for third 91.80 for fourth and 87.94 with a wider total of 698.78.
In a multi month investigation, William Lant and five others were arrested in a gaming raid at 22 Hazel Street. Authorities described a substantial quantity of evidence and said the operation involved multiple alleged gamblers held on bail pending further action.
Hills Massachusetts was abuzz as the OAS discussed prosperity led by figures including Labor Secretary James and Roger Babson. The dialogue stressed restraint, fair dealing, and scientific business practices to spur growth and reduce distrust amid global tensions.
GTON August 29 Brig. Gen. J Bandholtz who is in the district to investigate disorders in the Virginia region has begun a survey. Secretary of War indicates the report by Gen Bandholtz will be submitted shortly and may be laid before the cabinet tomorrow.
A long row of names appears in tiled letters including Mrs Bird Diedennis Coon Mrs Myran Arline Dwots Mrs Ray Beatrice Grove Mrs Ian Miss Ruth Jenkins Johnson Mrs Fred Miss Ross Miss Lilian Constance Reid Ars en H A Barrett Leo Bryant Ray Brislin J J Dunn Fisk Frank Hange Henson Hoffman Huston George Liedkley Mr and Mrs Fred Reed Ralph Shirely N Shindler Perry Taylor Joe Vaughn Walker Whitman James Witt and others.
Fragmentary item shows references to a county fair on a Thursday and mentions names or terms but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
The New York stock market opened irregularly with only small changes among active issues. Interborough Rapid Transit stock fell, Manhattan Railway sinking, while United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel showed gains or modest drops amid a broad trend of declines in motor groups and American Sugar refining reaching a low.
Aug 29 prices list Butter at 45 12 cents, prints 1 cent higher. Eggs Ohio firsts 34 35 cents, Western firsts 33 cents. Cheese York state 24 2Ea. Poultry fowls 27 28 cents, roasters 15 16 cents, broilers 22 27. Apples home grown 19 2 bushel, cucumbers field 10 25 bushel, green corn 8 14 cents dozen, tomatoes 50 80 cents bushel, potatoes 4.25 4.50 per two bushel sack.
Cleveland reports strong cattle and hog receipts with steady to firm market levels for fat steers cows and calves. Chicago shows mixed grain futures with wheat corn and oats mostly higher early and cash prices for No 2 and No 3 wheat and various corn and oat quotes.
Receipts show hogs at 23 900 with bulk prices 7.60 to 16.00 and top 10.10, weights varying from heavy to light. Cattle receipts around 13 000 with most cattle 6.50 to 10.35 for prime, good, and common beef steers, along with cows, calves, and feeders trading amid mixed figures.
The State will lay 3.7 miles of macadam and widen to 16 feet from Wellington east toward Penfield. Water bound macadam being completed west toward Lorain, and concrete road segments of up to 1.15 miles are planned east of Penfield and in Grafton township. Engineer Theobald reports 153 miles completed of 106 miles planned, citing State aid guidance and Lorain County’s notable progress alongside Cuyahoga County.
Wheat and corn futures showed modest gains and declines across nearby contracts while oats and livestock prices moved unevenly. Market summaries noted strong wheat due to seaboard demand and farm selling, with pork and ribs futures reacting to broader commodity trends.
A Toledo market summary lists cattle veal and sheep rates with mixed quality prices and notes farm receipts. Toledo seed and grain futures show Clover cash and wheat corn oats quotes with monthly bids. An Ashland item reports an abandoned auto with two license tags and a marriage notice for Charles R. Winkler and Mary M. Miller.
Miss La Rue Davis of Chattanooga Tennessee says Tanlac doubled her weight from 76 pounds to over 100 and she continues to gain. She suffered stomach trouble rheumatism and loss of appetite before taking Tanlac and notes improved complexion appetite and vigor. Tanlac is sold by Elyria’s J Adolphus Ebert and other druggists.
Twenty nations have asked for admission to the new international court of justice and arbitration under the League of Nations. Each country may propose five candidates for judgeships, with Elihu Root named as a nominee from Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay, France, and Venezuela.
President Harding named Mrs. Walter Walker Willebrant of California as recess appointee assistant attorney general succeeding Mrs. Anette Adams. He also appointed J. T. Williams as U S district attorney for the northern district of California.
American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic plans a large Wednesday night gathering. Peter Golden, famed as The Irish Power, will speak on the Irish question. O'Donnell and Miss Rose Kirkbride will perform songs. No admission charges or collections. Venue remains to be announced.
OSSINING N Y Aug 29 Bill Hoey Watchman of the Pirates Den vacant lot in New York surrendered at Sing Sing prison seeking protection from Warden Lawes He claimed innocence of the shooting of Patrolman Daniel J Neville last Saturday night and feared retaliation by enraged officers.
Admission entries include Mrs. Mary Rundle 212 Kent street Mrs. Henry Phillips 708 Lake Avenue C H Brown 1328 Fast Avenue Ruth Wright S24 Cleveland Street Robert ODonnell 414 Sixth Street Pauline Meyers Bella Meyers Irene Shurber of Grafton Discharged Nicholas Bischoff 429 Huron Street Mrs Carry Cook 313 Northrup Street Mrs Gertrude Lord and baby boy 210 Olive Street Mary McCelland Utica Ohio
Major James Wilson McMurray of the Marion Kiwanis club announced a movement to plant damper trees along the Harding highway from Mansfield to Lima via the president's birthplace and Morrow County. He said the plan, led by F. E. Toynton of Hardin County, aims for broad support and likely success.
Atlantic City April 29 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor outlined two aims in the railroad issue. One, push public ownership and democratic control of railroads. Two, press railroad executives to cut salaries until other railroad workers earn enough for decent living. It also plans investigations into banks funding hostile interests, the Kenyan rural credits bill, and other financial agencies affecting workers and farmers. The council expected to adjourn by Tuesday night or Wednesday.
London report states two battalions each of English French and Italian troops will be sent to Upper Silesia to reinforce allied forces already there. Germany was notified today. France will also send a detachment of cavalry.
The piece urges immediate buying as prices fall, arguing postponed purchases worsened economic activity. It claims demand cutoffs reduced production and stock reserves, then recovery follows with rising prices, implying prosperity from renewed buying across households, retailers, and industries.
Interest centers on Forest Hills as Long Island club hosts the Davis Cup challenge round between West Side teams and a Japanese American squad. Tilden and Johnson expected in four singles, Williams and Washburn in doubles. Vincent Richards' Boston doubles play noted but not named to the squad.
Economist Lauck urges a forward looking code of industrial relations to keep production steady and costs low. He cites the failed Hoover conference and past strikes, praising the railroad labor board for adopting seven mandatory principles and sixteen additional standards.
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