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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
1
A mid 20th century report describes a deadly crash near Reading and Philadelphia involving several pedestrians. The collision occurred around 6 o clock with two trains colliding head on and exploding gas tanks. Authorities report many injured, some critically, as emergency crews rushed to the scene near Athyn and Reading.
Dublin reports that all Stundda delegates and Irish leaders gathered as the peace council opened, signaling a historic moment. Unionists approved the settlement, while Jewish residents pledged cooperation. Parliament in Dublin considered changes before a possible new government formation.
Yersburg Tennessee December 8 National Guardsmen arrived in town to restore order after a killing. Local residents report a strong show of force and several arrests as authorities investigated the incident. Police and guardsmen moved to disperse crowds that gathered on the streets.
Abington December reports the death of Representative Flood of Virginia. He had suffered heart issues after several days of illness and was a former chairman of the House affairs committee. Flood introduced the resolution declaring war on Germany and Austria in 1917.
The Grand Rapids robbery spree ends in Pine Lake as a running fight with Dank and accomplices leaves one dead, two lawmen killed, and several wounded. Bandits flee south in a stolen car, crash near Plainwell, survive, then clash with deputies at Bradley where two more deputies die. They regroup near Pine Lake, where all bandits are captured after fresh gunfire. a cache of ammo and part of $14,600 stolen earlier is recovered as two-score deputies pursue them back toward Grand Rapids.
In RERY CITY a group of 169 people were saved from a deadly fire at the home of WM Jowapis. Police and fire crews worked risking their lives to evacuate residents as flames threatened an entire block.
In Cleveland on Euclid Avenue a suspect held up Walter Tonsak, a clerk at a standard 611 filling station, for the second time in a week. After relieving the cash drawer of $25, he forced Tonsak to walk a block at gunpoint and taunted the detective, claiming the police description was wrong. The first robbery yielded $83.
Senator Arthur Capper led the agricultural bloc in demanding early enactment of a bill for cooperative marketing to replace speculative middlemen. He urged government backing and noted the public must be protected from a system that taxes workers and farmers through inflated prices on essential goods.
The Lorain County Automobile Club holds its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7 30 this evening. Speakers include State Highway Commissioner Lo Senator J F Burke Charles C Jones A L Garford and Jim Armitage. A luncheon and social hour follow the business and speeches.
Melva A Decker was granted a divorce from Vernard C Decker in a civil court session attended by friends and family. The proceedings concluded with the settlement of related matters as a judge presided over the case.
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission calls readjusting railroad freight rates the hardest problem amid postwar economic shifts. The commission cites unsettled conditions after the war, the Esch-Cummins act, and seeks lower rates while preserving fair returns and operational balance. It urges legislative steps to curb bribery and ensure proper car service records and lawful reparations.
A dispatch from the Tokio foreign office reports President Heu Shih Chang of China offers to resign if North and South China fail to unite under his rule, allowing electors to choose a unifier. The move aims to end days of conference suspense as plans for pacific accord and fortifications proceed.
Forty five men including two officers and three Navy sailors were rescued from the submarine 8-48 after it nosedived off Bridgeport. Captured by chlorine fumes, crew members were ferried to the Brooklyn navy yard by the tanker Socony 28. The Lake Torpedo Boat Company tested the vessel, with Lt. Commander Stanley Haas aboard.
Mrs Ruth Ely, secretary of the Y W C A, was knocked down by an automobile driven by Kenneth Gott of Beverly Court while crossing the street corner at Weet Avenues. She was not badly injured and walked home. Police investigators prepared to determine fault in the incident.
Washington reports an affidavit by a Philadelphia ex-service man sworn in 1919 while with military police at Is-sur-Tille France alleging 12 American soldiers were hanged. Senator Watson, Democrat of Georgia, submitted it to a Senate investigatory committee examining charges of executions without trial overseas during the war. The document was among a flood of letters and telegrams Watson presented.
Liberal Clothing Co. manager Glenn Jacobs helps police arrest a check worker and an accomplice after a man named William Herman Kite attempted to buy clothing on credit with a forged or misused check from Wade Johnson of LaGrange. Det. Zarnke, Officer Johnson, and Deputy Fay investigated, shadowing Kite while awaiting verification from LaGrange authorities.
St Johns N F December 8 One and seventeen small fishing crafts lost in a furious winter storm. The Ingraham tug built in Philadelphia sixty years ago, a Civil War blockade runner, is reported to have disappeared. Several lines indicate loss with possible fatalities.
Plaintiffs Maude Gerber of Sandusky and Angie Letteck of St. Louis file suit against Tobias Connors as executor claiming Edith Conners last will and testament is not valid and asking the court to declare it void.
Rioters attacking the Fortieth Street area injure about 40 workers as bricks and stones rained on a train carrying union laborers. Police fire over the crowd. women and children are struck. saloons close as injunctions sought. Officials report seven injuries and one reported death. officials plan possible troop deployment if chaos continues.
Columbus December reports Governor Davis says he would need Senate and House agreement and evidence of relief impact before calling a special legislature session on taxation. He warns of session cost and says joint committee will decide if a special session is warranted. Also notes Ida May Park sues Charles A Lertner for 281 alleging services for Eugene Bike will.
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