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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
1
Auditor Guthman releases a sworn report detailing the indebtedness of villages towns and school districts in Lorain County as of July 1 1920. Total outstanding debts and recent redemptions are outlined with new bond issues and road district liabilities.
Andrus stated the council would reconvene as a committee of the whole to review the Lodi railway franchise with Yellow Line officials. The exchange touched on potential city damages and political pressure as the election concluded and the council moves to act.
In Galion on August 30, drillers struck a strong gas flow at William L Rank’s premises. A roaring flare shot up more than a dozen feet after ignition. A cap was placed on the pipe pending measured pressure as experts declare the well a likely gusher.
Dr Harry G Roby Mrs Harry G Roby and John Meyers faced city liquor ordinance charges in a morning hearing before Mayor Jones. Roby pleaded guilty to illegal possession and transportation and was fined 500 plus costs. Meyers also pleaded guilty with a 500 fine and costs, 400 suspended. Roby claimed no sales or associates. A federal arrest warrant surfaced as Roby and Meyers remained detained. a large crowd attended.
Three divorce petitions filed in common pleas court today involve Arthur J. Smith and Evaline Smith over a 1912 marriage with two children and custody sought. Elizabeth Marsco seeks court separation from Gasper Marsco after four months of marriage amid alleged neglect and accusations of infidelity. Madeline Brasselle seeks dissolution after 24 years of marriage begun in 1897 in San Francisco with two sons Keefe and Ralph, citing non-support and separate living.
The town shows oversized peaches in a window display. Oscar Haserodt expects a winter supply from donor fruit. A series of large peaches arrive from Avon Elyria Sheffield and others, with Sheffield’s weighing eighteen ounces and Avon’s plate of four praised as finest yet.
An Irish Republic event at Moose Hall Strand theater plans to hear Trish Poet and Peter Golden address supporters. The program aims to raise funds and advocate for freedom in Ireland amid a long-standing conflict.
August violence in Belfast sees Sinn Fein and Unionists clash with street barricades and gunfire. One dead and several wounded as confrontations resume after night fighting. police fire on rioters while workers strike at midnight over ten hour shifts.
Government notifies George Walsh of this city that the body of his son Clarence Lester Walsh has been disinterred in France and will soon be shipped home. He enlisted in Cleveland and died in a French hospital after being badly wounded late in the war.
The Chronicle Telegraph reports a LaPorte Road crash involving Edward Shaner and Mrs Spitzer. Spitzer threatened to swear out a warrant for Shaner over driving while intoxicated, which Shaner denies stating he never drank and paid damages due to fear and lack of knowledge of his rights.
Grand jury charges high United Mine Workers leaders C F Keeney Fred Mooner district 11 David Robb international agent C H Workman and A Lavender with murder of Am brose Goslin and Dan Whitt during March 13 battle in Mingo county. Also indicted are James Kirkpatrick E W Walker and andrews for dynamiting and conspiracy linked to the war.
Citizens attack the closing of Middle avenue to traffic during repairs. City Engineer Powell says contractors liable for accidents. Critics fault nighttime conditions at work sites with open ditches and debris. The matter is referred to the proper committee for study and for a parking regulations plan on Broad street and Cheapside.
Chas A Brown 57 lifelong resident died at Memorial Hospital after six weeks of heart trouble. He was a carpenter and is survived by his mother Mrs Mary J Brown son F A Brown three brothers Edward Elyria Will Cuyahoga Falls Frank Pittsfield sisters Mrs E L Whitney Mrs C C Seaton Elyria and Mrs May Hague Redlands Cal Funeral services set for Masoffe Temple Thursday at 2 p m.
Kiwanis to Picnic At Cascade Park with two baseball games and a strong Akron team in the spotlight. About 250 people expected to attend. cats promised free, and everything will be free.
A deficiency bond issue of 82000 was approved on first reading by the council with no comment from retiring members. A 6480 bond for the Bond and Adams Street sanitary sewer also received passage.
The Lorain County Teachers Institute opens at the technical high school with more than two hundred in attendance. Trainers prepare teachers for upcoming work as sessions run through Sept 1 and plan a two day session later. Dr Winters leads devotionals, Prof Wright directs music, and talks cover education aims and junior high schools.
Council session closed summer vacation with no major laws. Residents asked for street lights sewers and sidewalks. requests referred to committees. Wurst water meters bill on Samuel Street over 1200 dollars approved for payment. Green Line to install temporary track on Oberlin Road during canal maintenance. South Maple Street to receive oil coat due to heavy detours. Cascade pavilion sale not pursued. Abbe Road water and sanitary sewer petition filed. Tremont Street sidewalk repair planned. Gulf Street residents seek lights sidewalks and sewer near Ely school before winter.
Nettie Lewis pleaded guilty to grand larceny and was bound over to the grand jury under 5209 bail which she could not post. She was committed to the county jail after arraignment before Major Jones. The theft involved a watch and four rings from Mrs. Minnie Poole. most jewelry was recovered except two rings which Lewis says were sold to parties in Akron. She was arrested in Milwaukee and brought back to the city.
Firemen responded to an ammonia gas leak at the West Side Market at four this morning. The fire department shut off the gas with help from new gas masks that aided their rescue and containment efforts.
President Harding weighs renewed appeals for federal troops to quell threats in West Virginia as clashes between three thousand armed miners and state and local authorities escalate. General Bandholtz criticizes state leaders while miners grow in number and seize hostages.
A memorial service for British and American victims of the ZR-2 disaster will be held at Westminster Abbey on the afternoon of September 7. Officials announced the plans this afternoon and memorial attendance is expected to be large.
The council discussed possible salary reductions for all city officials and employees from the mayor downward. After a brief discussion, the issue was referred to the finance committee to study and bring in recommendations for a report.
The Elyria chamber reports ongoing efforts to advance a grade separation project with the New York Central Railroad. They sought updates from Senators Frank B. Willis and Atlee Pomerene on federal funding and timing of the appropriation.
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