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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
22
In Cleveland on December 7 the Senate Committee of the Central Competitive discuss a proposed presidential commission to investigate the coal industry. The talks cover miners' 14 percent temporary wage increase and the 2 strike clause, plus the effect on coal prices as operators and miners negotiate. Sessions are expected to run into tomorrow evening.
Elyria and Lorain officials push for a municipal artificial gas plant to solve daily wastage by National Tube and supply adequate gas for a month. Mayor J Jones says the plant could be rotated between Lorain and Elyria, with franchise expiry looming and reviews of rates and approvals by voters and officials.
In Atlantic City a inquest into five year old James Blake found his body washed ashore at Ventnor. The boy's mother Mrs Esther Blake faces murder charges and possible commitment for mental illness after Dr I R Saunder declared her delusionally insane. Esther Blake reported a kidnapping attack and denial of throwing the child into the ocean.
A city committee of citizens led by Supt Shelton and including Rev Grant and Mrs Nadie meets Mayor Jones to discuss selling cigarettes to boys, improper hours for girls, theater acts, rumored gambling, and boxing commissions. The mayor notes he has visited the theater sparingly and pledges cooperation with proper evidence.
Miss Eleanor Carr of Bristol Virginia was engaged to teach French and Spanish at Elyria High School. She studied at the University of California and Paris, taught in Memphis and Northwestern, and served as translator for the War Trade Board in Washington. She will begin after the holiday, replacing Miss Sears on leave.
At a Lorain County meeting one hundred dollars was allocated as prizes for pig calf food and clothing club winners to be shown at the county fair next fall. The Agricultural Society cooperates with the Farm Bureau to expand club work countywide and promises large prizes next year. Any youth in Lorain county may join clubs or seek information from the County Agricultural Agent in Elyria Ohio.
Santa letters pour in as Ridgeville boy requests groceries for Christmas. The Santa Claus editor forwards messages to the North Pole, confident Santa will deliver despite the long journey to his headquarters.
Reader notes describe a claimed end date prophecy linked to December 19 and a Wash ing ton observatory official saying the situation is not alarming. The article records public curiosity and nervousness as the date approached and mentions unrelated childlike musings about toys inserted into the text.
A Brooklyn patrolman chased and arrested a fellow officer on charges of breaking into a store and stealing women’s apparel and groceries. The incident occurred as officers moved through the area, with alibis and shifting statements reflecting a tense investigation.
The article reports widespread disappointment as the predicted end of the world failed to occur. It recounts superstition buyers and astrologers who believed planetary alignments foretold catastrophe and notes associated reactions in New York and Cleveland, including a man who bought a front-row seat to witness the end.
Officials reported ballot boxes stolen in about 1000 Ohio precincts were reopened and counted. Judge Frank Clevinger ordered the work to begin next Monday with boxes from Cleveland and Toledo to be opened in Columbus at the Ohio Dr Federation request.
The Internal Revenue Service official, Collector Weiss, said names of individuals subject to federal income tax would be posted in post offices but the amounts would remain confidential. He warned public disclosure would incite wives to demand their husbands' pay details.
Real estate agent M F Kelling reports the sale of the Brooks block on Second Street beside the Elica building to George Hadaway. The property owned by W B Brooks is used as a store room on the first floor and suitable for two upper floor dwellings. Price not stated but understood around 9400. Mrs Anna Wilkes 53 died last night at 329 Winckles Street. Her remains were taken to Friday funeral parlors with services Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Hurac of the Church of Christ.
Leidon reports Bolshevik claims that they captured Keyov and occupied Kupiansk southeast of Ahurkoy. The Moscow message also claims Marmaul in Siberia, 268 miles southwest of Homek, was taken.
Rome reports 2300 Austrian tots have arrived by special train from Vienna seeking hospitality in northern Italian cities. Milan Bologna and Bolzano welcomed the children others follow. Austrian committees moved the group to the frontier where Italian committees took charge. Women from Rome and other towns sought to claim the youngsters amid scarce resources.
The residence of Max Goldstein at 102% Middle Avenue was entered by a burglar last night. Entry gained through a basement window left unfixed. The thief stole a gold watch, coat, glassware, two glasses, car gloves, a Mason pin, and Goldstein’s keys. No clue was found, and the burglar is thought to be a transient.
William Graves Sharp of this city travels to Toledo tomorrow to assist in welcoming and entertaining General John J Pershing. Sharp, a personal friend of Pershing, has met him during his time as ambassador to France in the World War. The Elyrian will be a guest tomorrow of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce.
Mexico and the United States clash over the Jenkins case after Win O Jenkins, an American counsellor agent, is released on bail in Puebla. Mexico cites a new legal aspect and hopes to ease strain in relations with Washington as diplomatic notes circulate.
The Kiwanis club meets at noon Thursday for its annual meeting to elect officers. A Redington committee ticket lists A R Jones as president Harvey T Wlockles as vice president M Braman as treasurer and seven trustees including H Brunner C M Hill H D Reynolds Kenneth Boylan K M Andress Nelson S Fitch and J E d Robson. Members may write in any candidate on the ballot.
Secretary Lane denies published reports that he placed a resignation before President Wilson and says he intends to leave the Cabinet when he can, adding to the President's burden of worry.
Indianapolis December 17 special grand jury summoned by United States District Judge A B Anderson convened to begin an expedited inquiry into alleged antitrust and Lever Fuel Control Act violations by coal miners operators and dealers. Government attorneys say the nationwide investigation will include witnesses from across the country as it probes a conspiracy to curb production and contempt charges against United Mine Workers officials.
A thief visited every house on Wooster Court last night and attempted to pry back windows with a sharp tool. Residents plan to confront the suspect after showing tracks in the snow indicate a thorough street survey.
Washington reports readers should track luxury taxes paid on items like rugs frames hats and silk stockings to reduce income tax. Excise taxes on instruments sports gear and fine goods may be deductible from taxable income along with city county state property taxes, leaving overall tax payable lower.
A gar bage collector in the city contemplates reviving an old Christmas practice. The fragmentary report notes a call to a woman at her door and a warning about remembering the garbage lady as Christmas approaches.
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