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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
3
Dec 22 report outlines three proposed revenue options to fund a soldier bonus. The Ways and Means Committee plans a package including import taxes, a special sales tax on legalized goods, and a bond issue. Details mention manufacturer taxes and a ten loan refund scheme being considered.
President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty consider clemency for Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs among 187 wartime political prisoners. Debs could be freed by out and out pardon or sentence commutation, with a decision expected by tomorrow night.
An account notes Mre Folhard selected to accompany Sinn Fein envoys to London to discuss aid and the future of Ireland. A poisoning suspicion arises over the envoys meal, with vague references to threats and a warning that the mind of the ardent is tested.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions immigration action against dry law violators. The readable portion indicates deportation as a potential consequence, but details are missing and names, dates, or locations are not discernible.
Secretary of War Weeks announced he will submit questions from Major General Wood governing the finances of the Philippines to the Federal Reserve Board. One suggestion involves a loan from the United States, though the amount has not been definitively determined.
In the Dail the treaty ratification debate continues with promises to air at night and a general vote later. Deputy Okelly attacks allegiance oaths while Mrs Clarke recalls her husband doomed by British action and praises the fight for Irish freedom amid accusations of subjection.
Amid political tensions in Belfast on December 22, wholesale looting erupted during disorder in the business district. Rioters forced entry into stores and seized goods as chaos unfolded, underscoring insecurity and debates over sovereignty and governance.
A basement gas main explosion near 1 East Main Street collapsed walls and sparked a fire at the Wright store. Two dead, dozens injured including 30 women. property loss around 50 000. Victims rushed to St Francis hospital and other local facilities as rescue crews and police mobilized.
In Major Stothe's court last evening five local men were fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge. Witnesses testified that the snowball fight disrupted local business and harassed Joe Cardina, a local shoemaker. Several others were released for lack of evidence. The incident occurred on December 12. Schools in Amherst will close Friday at noon for Christmas vacation, with reopening January 2.
Victims named include Mrs W B Harris Mrs Elizabeth Welch and Mrs Martha Theade with various injuries such as broken limbs internal hurts burns and possible head injuries. Others listed are Mrs James Barnes Clifford C Hawkins Mrs Hazel Pauley and Mrs Nanofae Dui Quid with broken legs pelvis or internal trauma. Treatment noted at Grant hospital and Mount Carmel hospital with multiple serious injuries.
December 22 Officers of the Eastern Star Lodge were installed at the Masonic hall last evening. Names include Worthy Matron Florence Gilliard Worthy Patron Clarence Cooper associate Matron Ruth Schaffer Conductress Iona Kager and more. A regular dance and social followed with Wazen’s orchestra providing music. Also notes on Knights of Pythias activities and local basketball plans for Amherst readers.
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