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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
1
County Recorder Frank Irish suffered a serious accident when a car dragged him several feet on 18th Street as he signaled for passage. His left foot was badly crushed, with amputation possible after examination and an M-Ray scheduled for tomorrow at St Joseph's hospital.
Inez Gardner of Lorain seeks a divorce from John Gardner citing repeated assaults. She alleges Christmas day beating, later return intoxicated, destruction of clothing and damage to a dented mother’s property, and requests restraining order, alimony and divorce.
I H Dickson recovered a judgment of 2188.25 against the Royal Five and Ten Cent Store by jury in Justices Hughes court yesterday afternoon. The Higha Print Shop company was awarded 200.45 against Theatres company and John Pekras in Justices Hingnes court yesterday for services rendered.
The Kiwanis Loan Fund benefit at the Colonial Theatre in Elyria has been postponed from Jan 4 to Jan 11. Manager Bannon of Elyria Theatres Co. and Mayor Jones said the change will allow more time to sell tickets and improve attendance for the needy fundraiser.
Frances Morgan seeks a divorce from Frank Morgan married at North Ridgeville in 1912 alleging lack of support and that she had to work to support herself and child. They reportedly separated on December 13. Little Mary Ellen Crisp, twelve, broke her right wrist after slipping on an icy sidewalk yesterday.
Ford Motor Company announced that the Highland Park plant will not reopen January 3 as planned after a December 24 inventory shutdown. The firm said it will remain closed indefinitely while assembly plants nationwide continue operations. About 50,000 workers were employed at Highland Park at the time of closing.
Mrs Barbara Whistler aged 85 died yesterday afternoon at her daughter’s Carlisle road home from old age infirmities. A second daughter Mrs Matt Smith of Ridgeville attended. Funeral plans unclear but likely Saturday at St Marys church with burial at Loudenville.
Charles Waldron, 23, of 216 Sumner Street dies this afternoon at noon after two months of illness from tuberculosis. Survived by wife, father Wilmer Waldron, a sister and four brothers. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Nohn rites Friday follow Peter Nuhn services at St Josephs Lorain. Case of Tamlin and Anna Thompson postponed in Sandusky municipal court due to illness of City Solicitor Stephens.
The city’s garbage contract with William Wilder expires January 1, 1921, and the council has taken no action to renew or award a new deal. Residents face another year of potentially poor service as complaints mount about collection in several city areas. A council discussion is expected next Monday evening after the new year begins.
Deputies raided the Ridgeville hotel run by Henry Barnes on multiple complaints. Two young women and two men, who claimed to be railroad workers Floyd Bone and Flory Cummings, were found in a disorderly room. Barnes pleaded guilty to running a disorderly house and paid a $100 fine plus costs. The women and men charged for visiting a disorderly house pleaded guilty and paid $5 plus costs each. Names given appeared fictitious. deputies held the group at county jail overnight before hearings.
Old country custom described as people fire weapons to frighten away the devil at year’s end. Police say shots come from residents of foreign settlements rather than burglars or murder suspects. Despite a city ordinance, some offenders are arrested for this practice.
Charles A Swell 38 brother of Mrs Joseph Norris of Elyria died after a brief illness at home 34 Delevan Street Rochester N Y He is survived by his wife two sons mother and three other sisters and two brothers Burial will be held Friday morning at Rochester
City Hall employees report a youth who resisted arrest after authorities relieved him of a revolver. The young man vociferously objected to incarceration in the penitentiary but was calmed by the police chief stating no penalty exists for a first offense.
Washington lawmakers prepare to act Sunday on a bill carrying appropriations totaling 3858,601,292. The measure curtails nonfederal appropriations by more than 424,009,000 from the earlier estimates and trims 42 one yen from current funds. House debate shifts to final passage after protracted consideration, with expectations the total will not change materially.
Police discourage coast ing on streets leading to railroad and streetcar tracks but will not ban the activity elsewhere. Residents cite Cascade Park slopes as favored icy coasting spots while complaints rise from residential and public districts over safety concerns.
Senator Knox and Senator Hughes met with President-elect Harding to discuss the Versailles league and a potential general foreign relations policy. Knox plans to re introduce his peace resolution at an extra session, with possible amendments. Harding and cabinet selections were reviewed, and inauguration plans discussed as leaders express confidence in Harding’s approach to foreign and domestic problems.
Pittsburg Der 39 3 nast century as employes of the Waest ern penitentiary here will be remited out Friday by W S Bayne and J ft Mitchell when they retire of pensions Bayne and Mitchell entered the prison as keepers fifty years ago and they have devote the prime portions of their lives looking aft er His and other felons within the barred confines of the institution Dayne was 17 yerr of age when he adapied a position at the a pea itentiary then located at West Park In 1915 Mitchell could have retired on pension and meanersr of his family urged that course but the veteran prison giar tused and remained on duty.
Local Chamber of Commerce reports only a few stores will stay open Friday night to serve customers. Several merchants plan extended hours until early evening to accommodate shoppers after the holiday season approaching New Year’s Day and year-end closing.
Patrols by city police and a motor squad armed with rifles will guard Evanston, a wealthy Chicago suburb, throughout the night to deter bandit attacks. A tank unit and armed officers in disguise will patrol the streets, with orders to shoot to kill if required, amid a wave of robberies and assaults targeting women.
Deputy sheriffs Gowle and Cole raided Brownhelm township yesterday afternoon and arrested John Gamuk for operating an illegal still. The neighbor of Justice Julius Peck, Gamuk was brought to jail. Justice George was called in this morning and Gamuk was assessed 500 dollars and costs.
The Holen Krahn Co clothing store on Broadway was entered by burglars last night. More than $2000 worth of merchandise disappeared after entry through a cellar window and back door. Police found the job, but no suspect identified. two arrests mentioned.
Brown petitions for 4004 damages in a Temple court action against A D Dew, Sarah Dewer, and Helen Bullork claiming he leased property for eight years with peaceful possession, made improvements, but was ousted from use.
Reported capture of part of an armed Negro gang in Sraut Alabama after a clash that wounded several. authorities say four others captured or at large. The group, led by Shewf Ragiend, operated around Pure View and linked to narcotics trafficking and other crimes. Police and federal agents pursued remains of the gang, with shots fired and arrests continuing in the area.
Vernard Decker of Spruce Street files for divorce from Velva Becker alleging gross neglect of home duties. He claims she failed to keep the house clean, wash his work clothes, and care for their baby daughter while staying out late, and cites a bad temper as the drive for custody of their children.
Edward Spricer, held by police for weeks, refused to leave his home when ordered. An insanity inquest at the court concluded he was insane, and he was sent to Massillon asylum for treatment by Deputy Vushbach. He had been taken into custody around Christmas and transported to the hospital this morning.
Two automobiles were considerably damaged at the corner of Fourth Street and East Avenue this morning after a collision on the icy pavement where the highway intersected. The vehicles were operated by the Simpson Motor Company and F. H. Peters of Lakewood. No one was injured.
Governor elect MM Diao plans a formal ball but classes and events are postponed amid budget talks. A meeting in Leavenworth with lawmakers aims to brief on upcoming plans and costs, while national figures discuss the broader agenda.
Cleveland dispatch reports the jury in Judge William T. McGannon's second degree murder case against Harold Kagy remains deadlocked after a day of disputed ballots. Jurors reportedly stood eight to four on some votes, with unclear indications of acquittal or conviction. Outside, supporters and relatives awaited any decision as the judge appeared cautiously hopeful and refused to comment.
Hostilities at Fiume between Italian regulars and D Annunzian legionaries ended with a ceasefire after a request to General Cariglia. The council of Winnie recognized the Rapallo treaty and agreed to capitulation, as D Annunzio planned to depart by air with Signorita Batara amid assertions of amnesty for legionaries. Rome’s Evens News correspondent reports D Annunzio accepted terms and may sail to South America.
A transformer explosion in the boiler room of the Yaryan Healing Company plant in Toledo's western residence section early today caused about 315,100 in damage, officials say, and threatened several nearby residences.
Report of President Wilson vetoing the Clayton anti trust measure during a tense session. Mention of aviation events near Panama and San Francisco with seaplane movements and patrols. References to liquor laws enforcement and U S Coast Guard activities, plus local disturbances and sidewalk restrictions in Guam.
Grant fired a second broadside at the Lorain police levee as illegitimate rumor spread about a man named Mal Was arrested with whiskey. At trial the evidence vanished and the whiskey was found water soaked, leading to the defendant's discharge for want of evidence.
In Rockford Illinois authorities investigate a string of fires at Camp Grant Libety theater and Camp Vestler following a Hostess House blaze early Monday. A commission is named to probe suspected incendiarism with damages estimated above seventy five thousand dollars.
Burglars purloin an evening dress and outfit from an unidentified home or event. The report notes a theft amid confused details and mentions no clear suspect or location. The irregular text references a person named Carl Baron and a request to attend dinner, alongside garbled phrases about loot and a bank.
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