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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1921
Page
1
Reports show a possible second conference to limit armaments if Washington fails to reach an agreement on submarines and auxiliary warships. France pushes for 60,000 tons of cruisers and submarines while Britain plans withdrawal of military advisers, leaving Japanese and American experts.
Residents complain of odor and taste in water from the Bstra st plant. Director Henry Beck says effluent from coke ovens at Heel Phant 18 is to blame. Wind from the northeast pushes polluted water toward Elyria intake. only lime treatment could fix it but capacity is insufficient. A small amount of chlorine is used. problem should fade when wind shifts.
Chicago reports Mrs Charles W French, wife of alleged co conspirator John Worthington, arrested in San Diego on charges of using the mafia to defraud. She is held on a $10 000 bond as federal authorities continue an investigation into a claimed $25 000 000 windfall scheme. Worthington and French are said to head a syndicate dealing in spurious stocks and bonds and await trial.
A bakery wagon driver, Lioyd Strausger, was robbed Saturday night at Middle and Oates. Two men blocked the step, one with a revolver ordering cash, while the other watched the sidewalk. About $3 was taken before the pair fled. one man is described as about 50 with gray hair and a machined coat.
Fred Dobson of 345 Twelfth Street reported to police that about six o clock last night a man held him up at the corner of Middle Avenue and Sixth Street. The robber, described as about thirty years old and well dressed, pointed a gun, searched his pockets, and took $25 and a Fagles receipt book before fleeing down Sixth Street. Police canvassed the area but found no suspects matching the description.
Ridgeville residents gather Thursday evening for a town hall road meeting. County commissioners will attend along with residents affected by the Cleveland Street rebuilding and widening project. Pianos will be discussed as a means to plan the new road construction.
Two men and two women were fined after a Chr istmas Eve party at a Elyria hotel ended abruptly. Officers arrested the four at 2 a.m. for misconduct as they registered under false names and later faced charges. investigators identified one as A C Ellinger and another as C F Williams of Cleveland.
Reported murders and accidents across Denver and Columbus include a woman beating a man with a revolver and bat after he posed as a deputy sheriff, and a Berlin woman accused of poisoning her husband at Christmas. Police investigate strange statements and motives. In Dayton more deaths occur from a Christmas automobile crash, with several injured and a hit-run suspect sought. Columbus police search for a young man shot in head linked to a state official's family.
Poles Chief ET Stankard warns parents not to let children on the river ice as it is not thick enough for safety. He urges caution near streets and driveways with vehicles and sleds. A boy was injured when a car wrecked while avoiding a collision with a sled on West Avenue. Cleveland and parents are urged to supervise children closely.
Coroner A F Hammond announced that full chemical tests on foods eaten by Felix Ambrusingki’s family indicate mushrooms possibly contained the poison that killed Mrs Ambrusingki and two children while husband remains critically ill. Meat mushrooms cabbage and red wine were served Christmas Eve and analyzed samples are ongoing.
Two Christmas drunks were processed this year with costs to be paid, reflecting a change from older times when discharging a drunk on a holiday morning was common. John Koshe faced $5 and costs, while Grover Drnk faced similar charges.
Maiters called at the bank Saturday evening and were shown through the facilities from the toy to the bottoming. Visitors enjoyed music in the coupon room and were presented with chrysanthemums. Punch and clkor served. The event praised improvements and listed donations of Old Ladton Home Oberlin Children's Home Memorial Hospital with punch gallons from Richwine's.
Aurora column recalls 110 year old W oman Vermett claiming girls then skipped paint and short dresses to win favor. The aged Milnote pioneer born 119 years earlier celebrated Christmas with two grandsons, while local memory ties to Desombse 26 1613 date.
Debs announces plans to tour the world as a peace advocate and potential presidential candidate. He says he will oppose war and seeks to visit Russia, hoping a Soviet invitation awaits him, while reaffirming loyalty to workers. Berlin and Washington commentary follows his release.
A taxi driver named John Decker collided with a streetcar at the corner of 29th Street and Wood Avenue, killing Steve Warner and injuring several others including Kurt’s taxi passenger. Decker was arrested on manslaughter charges and fined bond. The crash stunned the local community and affected residents in the foreign settlement area.
The hog market surged with bids climbing to around 130 per hundredweight as buyers reacted to a strong live market. Hefty weights led gains while lighter lots moved up to 150 above Sunday close. Saturday trades showed mixed activity with several lots quoted around mid range.
Judge Webber spoke to more than 70 members of the Saturday Night Boys Club at the M.C. 4 center in Lorain Nebraska. He urged the youths to think big and said great accomplishments would follow. The event ended with popcorn balls, a Christmas tree, and pool sports.
The Rochester Can company in Rochester New York paid out 26000 in year end bonuses to all 200 employees from office boy to superintendent. An office boy received 8500 and one man 2000.
A Christmas tree donated by the Young Men's Business club was dedicated in City Park on Saturday night. Dozen high school girls sang carols and Marver Jones urged gratitude for American peace. Santa Claus distributed candy and popcorn as the crowd enjoyed the festive lights.
The American ambassador in Rome receives threats of death against Richard Washburn Child and the embassy after Massachusetts courts deny Sacco and Vanzetti appeal. Italian radicals send letters urging retrial and socialists call for reconsideration of the death sentence.
George LL Oles named Rey Levi G Battman as safety director and Chas 9 Scheible as public service director for Oreon chief aldea. Incumbent Ste. Rattman may or may not accept the offer as transition to office on January 1 proceeds amid speculation.
A Cairo dispatch reports widespread turmoil with railways and streetcar service disrupted, officials quitting, and nationalists clashing with authorities. Four hundred arrests are noted as warships patrol the Suez area and police maintain order amid protests led by Zaghloul.
Judge Claire C Edwardy of Lake County Superior Court will announce Thursday at 9:30 a.m. whether the indictment alleging conspiracy and embezzlement of state funds against Governor Small and Vernon Curtis is valid. If upheld, the trial is slated for that time.
In New Haven Conn on November 27 the coroner finds Lee Joseph and Austin binding Spocter Alfred Black of Boston and Lawrence W Carrollia of the Rialto Theater criminally responsible for ten deaths when a theater collapse occurred. The finding names the officials and theater figures as responsible.
City police report they fared well in a local tally as various groups and firms including National Hagk Rain County Sayings and Elyria Dry Casha Club contribute to a community support showing. Distinguished names like Rudolph Prundt and Chas appear among donors to the event.
Roos Lukica filed for divorce from Stephen Lukica whom she wed last July. She alleges cruelty and excessive drinking, including past beatings, and asks the court to grant the dissolution and support.
Vague readable fragments mention a local notice with names and numbers but key actions dates and places are missing, hindering precise summary. The text appears damaged with mixed letters and partial terms impeding identification of involved persons or organizations.
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