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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
1
Dominic Beningo is convicted of first degree murder for the December 31 payroll robbery slayings of Wilfred Sim and George K. Fanner. He is sentenced to death, becoming the third member of a six man gang to receive the death penalty as Frank Motto has been electrocuted.
Thirty four men and one woman of foreign birth received final papers making them American citizens at the high school auditorium. The event drew a good audience as Judge H G Redington presided and Major Jones led the Star Spangled Banner. Performances by Mrs Killoran Townsend and Mrs Cpson opened the program.
London December 14 Premier Lloyd George urged ratification of the peace treaty in the house of commons calling it universally welcomed and second in publicity only to Versailles. He discounted attacks the settlement humiliated the empire and said it was received with hope and joy by dominions and allies amid cheers.
Ernest Throst confessed to killing Miss da Magnusey, a 24 year old rural teacher near Dorchester after she rejected him. In Decorah area a separate double murder of Mr and Mrs Charles Van Brockland is reported. In Pittsburgh a Ku Klux Klan angle surfaces in the shooting of federal vocational teacher Leroy Holmes Morris with a $100 reward for information. Suspects named include Claude Critzur Paul Viar and William B Kennedy.
Mr FA and Mythe, president, appointed ten committees for prompt action. Budgets committee includes Crehore, Hewitt, Johnson, Clement, Nye. Incorporation committee led by Lee Stroup with eight members. Permanent organization panel chaired by Burke with five members. Committees to report to the Community Service Council meeting.
Frank D Humbert 27 once of Lorain Ohio and son of Mr and Mrs Harry Humbert died in a camp car fire at Wadsworth Monday night. He had been employed by A D Lecker Construction Co of Cleveland and camped three days. The fire started from an overheated stove. He is survived by his parents brother Ralph and sister Trent and was a member of the Elks and Knights of Pythias.
In Waco Texas on December 14 a mob of about 300 dragged 28 year old Curley Hackney from a car and lynched him after he confessed an attempted assault on an eight year old girl. His body was shot multiple times. Hackney reportedly showed no remorse as he faced the crowd, joking about shaking hands in hell. The girl was not seriously hurt. Also, Elyria firm sued: Great Western Smelter & Refining Co of Chicago sues Standard White Metals Co of Elyria for $1002.50 on an unpaid account.
Charles Cunningham, escapee from Mansfeld reformatory since July 24, was found hiding in his mother’s Elyria home on Wist Avenue. Sheriff Backus Chief Stenkard and deputies cornered him after a window reveal, handcuffed him, and jailed him. He had claimed to have been in Philadelphia but gave no duration. He will be returned to the reformatory.
The Chronicle Telegram reports that of 35 new American citizens at Elyria High School, 16 live in Elyria, 3 on rural routes. Squire of the First National Bank’s estimate of 10 percent reader uptake surprised them, but 14 of 16 locals already read the paper, and the paper claims to have secured subscriptions for all 16 locals plus intends to reach the rural three.
San Domingo December report shows U S Senator Medill McCartel of the Congressional committee on occupying troops endorsing withdrawal after hearings. Senator McCormick opened for questions on future island progress. Arturo Jogrono testified on alleged military cruelties while M. Mella criticized conditions as not justifying intervention.
The Herman Fads residence at 248 Howestreet was entered in the absence of the family. Entry gained by two jimmying the dining room window. Thieves took a watch, bracelet valued at 45 dollars, cut glass pitcher and tumblers, 14 cents, and Christmas presents wrapped for presentation. Thoroughly ransacked. two men believed to be involved.
Reubin Baus, of the county, told police that late yesterday afternoon ten year old James Wabling darted into the road in front of his car near Mill Street and was struck. He was taken to the hospital by Mr Baus and found to be injured but not seriously hurt.
The Community Council executive committee sets a seven day Community Chest drive from Friday January 16 to Monday January 23. It urges individual effort over applause and praises last year’s manager A G Bean for his undisputed dedication while noting many others did not participate.
City leaders urge all residents and organizations to dedicate January 16 through 23 to a seven day philanthropic drive. They call for avoiding nonessential meetings and social obligations to ensure the effort succeeds and benefits the common good. Tod mua ne ORT
In New York City on December 14, Marshal Foch prepared to depart for France after a city gift wrap in an American flag. Rodman Wanamaker hailed him as the Napolean of Napoleons while the nation bid farewell. Lynon Kentucky reports a morning fire destroyed the Kentucky Military Institute plant with all students escaping unharmed.
In Pittsburg Kansas on December 14 thousands of women including wives and mothers of striking miners march toward the Cherrokee Crawford county area. Sheriff Gould asks for state troops to quell the strike and Governor’s office confirms mobilization with Colonel McLean stating troops will move into the district within hours.
A Christmas season contest offers a ten dollar gold piece for the best slogan for the Community Chest Drive to be held in January. Entries are open to all, with no gender restriction, and can be sent to the Shogan Editor of Chronicle-Telegram by December 20.
A call to ready the mind and heart to welcome the volunteer and support the cause with a larger contribution. The speaker urges looking after city interests and those helped by the efforts, urging an enlarged vision of need and commitment.
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