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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1922
Page
1
Chicago February 18 Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis resigns from the United States district court to devote full time to organized baseball as high commissioner. He will relinquish his office on March 1 and will continue as baseball leader at an annual salary of 55000.
In Columbus on February 18 plans were launched to unite the Ohio goods roads federation the Ohio state grange and the Ohio farm bureau into one large cooperative movement to improve roads across Ohio. A second conference will refine a program to be submitted to members. notable speakers included H L Taber state director of agriculture and D D Snider from Etna.
Secretary of War Weeks sent to Congress the rivers and harbors report by Major General Beach on extending the Lake Erie and Ohio canal through Ohio and Pennsylvania. It urges $225,000 for surveys to select new routes including Pittsburgh to Youngstown and Pittsburgh to Ashtabula.
Ohio builders awarded contracts in January 1922 totaling 11 million 666 800 dollars per F Dodge Co. The level is 4 percent below December 1921 and considerably higher than similar months in other states. Residential 4 576 300 dollars led with 39 percent, public works 1 750 700 dollars, social and recreational 1 421 000 dollars, business buildings 1 258 000 dollars.
Forsana Gottlob Schaeffer sues Fox Furnace Co to recover 52 pounds claimed as payment for constructing a cement voter pit at the company’s plant. The plaintiff alleges the company refused payment and seeks compensation for the work performed.
The report shows 200 121 immigrants admitted in the last six months of the fiscal year under the three percent immigration cap. Secretary Davis notes if unrestricted, numbers would match sponsor capacity, with Europeans and Asians seeking entry before congress limited migration. Hebrews, Italians, Czechs, Chinese and Japanese are named among entrants and departures in the six month period.
Jacksonville February 18. One man shot and seriously wounded and another kidnapped after attackers ambushed them in Macelonno county seat Bake county. Jake Wilkinson, 18, is in serious condition from a gunshot wound. William Williams, 22, formerly of Milton, Florida, was kidnapped. Appeals have been made to Duval County sheriff and Governor Ward to deploy troops to quell growing disorders.
Akron reports completing arrangements for a Goodyear plant test of a new army dirigible Monday. If successful the gas bag would head to Mc Cook Field Dayton then Langley Field Virginia. A Roma float to Wingfoot field is planned after leaving Washington.
The fire department answered four calls overnight. A train fire on Josephine Ct grew dangerous before crews arrived at 12:01. At 2:45 flames from Damm's bakery on West Aroad Rt threatened premises until a dry powder extinguisher quelled them. A suspected office fire on Elyria block proved a gas jet with no blaze. At 6:31 a coal docks area fire prompted dispatch to the Arefaca.
Chicago reports seek consent of John Rorkeeller grandfather of Misa Mathilde McCormick before announcing engagement of 16 year old daughter of Harold McCormick to Max Oger riding master in Switzerland. Harold McCormick arrives from New York with Muriel. reactions from Edith Rockefeller McCormick unclear.
Edward F. Sands, ex secretary valet to slain director William Desmond Taylor, sends a letter to District Attorney Woolwine claiming innocence and offering to name the killer. Woolwine calls the letter potentially genuine and promises immunity to Sands if he surrenders and helps uncover who killed Taylor. Captain Adan says efforts will be made to locate Sands in Los Angeles.
Diamond salesman Sidney Krengel of New York reported the loss of unset diamonds valued at about 150000 retail while traveling between Chicago and St Louis in an Illinois sleeping car. He woke in Union Station to find the jewels missing after fainting several times, claiming the purse contained about a thousand stones including 2700 large and 800 small.
In Belfast a night burst of gunfire left John Duffy dead after armed assailants attacked him. Dublin reports say Irish leader confidence grows that civil war danger fades and a Queen commission may form within 24 hours. London notes propose Sir Robert Thorden to chair the closer boundary commission.
Lorain workers protest a proposed twenty percent wage reduction. Firemen notify Safety Director Gould they will not accept any cut in wages, resisting the council’s plan.
William B Webb administrator of the Thomas Webb estate files suit to quiet title in Lorain. The action seeks to determine each defendant interest in the property and may proceed to sell the property and distribute proceeds.
Cleveland report details a widening probe into stock buyer swindles in northern Ohio. Prosecutor Edward C. Manton promises a full disclosure of methods used by bucket shops, with several brokerage offices closed and assets seized. Suspect H. W. Stone linked to H. W. Ope & Company faces questions as Stone is said to be a 25 year old clothing salesman from Port Huron. Elias Goldberg of Anderson, Brown & Company faces extradition to Detroit authorities after bankruptcy moves in New York.
Fire breaks out on the fourth floor of St Joseph's Home for the Friendless in Chicago. The mother superior and nuns evacuate about eighty sleeping children and return to contain the blaze, leaving the fire department with little to do upon arrival.
At Ma hinis hall a well attended Central Labor Union meeting nominated Gwillym Jones again for president with Bertha Shepard as vice president J C Scott secretary and Harry Thompson treasurer P C Biddle elected trustee for two years The gathering focused on the Labor Advocate and urged each craft to appoint a correspondent for the paper
Judge Redington to hear the motion for a new trial for C G Timberman convicted of bribery. Monday morning is set for arguments with attorneys notified to present their case.
In Indianapolis on February 13, Mother Jones urged miners to end internal fighting amid a pivotal miners convention. The speech followed bitter clashes on a vote tally between John L. Lewis and Alexander Howat as absent delegates swelled the margin and battles over leadership continued through the session.
Rosena Manus of Russia township, wife of Henry Manus, died at Oberlin hospital Thursday afternoon. She leaves her husband, two children, two brothers, and her mother, with another brother and mother seriously ill. She belonged to St. Paul's church Elyria, the Ladies Aid Society, Circle No. 4, and the Adult Bible Class. funeral at St. Paul's Church Monday at 1 PM.
Rome reports the resignation of Premier Bonomi and the cabinet to King Victor Emmanuel after a failed confidence vote. The chamber showed a majority favoring the Genoa conference, and a formal announcement followed in the chamber.
George E. MacIlwain, of the Babson organization, will address Elyria at the Open Forum in the First Congregational Church Sunday at 3 p.m. His topic is Constructive Labor Policies for Times Like These. The event invites local business men and promises a discussion of future Open Forum meetings.
Sudden death of Mrs Mary McFadden mother of Father James McFadden former pastor of St Agnes church now of Cleveland. Funeral services to be held Monday evening at St Ann's church Middlefield road at 9 90.
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Athens says Bulgarian troops are being moved toward the Greek frontier. The report lacks official confirmation.
Incor porations were issued today for The Airline Tool Machine Co in Elyria with $60 000 capital to Barbara Theis and William Thews and for The M and R Auto Co in Elyria with $20 000 capital to A B Cona and C Marsh.
Henry Wilcox, 50, faces trial Monday on charges of assaulting a thirteen year old girl identified as Matte Sweet. The case follows the Timberman case disposed of Thursday. Akron reports Mrs. Derr received $5,009 in life insurance after her husband died days after she hurled acid in his face while he lay beside her.
Mrs Virgie Shelton 23 explains she would die with her husband Wa ter Shelton 24 at their Walnut Hill home after he was shot. She bandaged him as he lay dying, fearing their two children aged 2 and 3 would face hunger. Both were wounded and gassed in action with American troops in France, and his return left him unable to work. Authorities report the injuries serious.
Carrie Linn of Lorain files against Edward Li alleging gross neglect extreme cruelty and frequent verbal abuse toward her and their daughter. She claims he struck her and the child, impaired her ability to work, and seeks divorce custody and a property settlement for their home on 17th Street.
Bessie Hartstein asserts her husband Bert Hartstein failed to profit from her industry and seeks justice via a grand jury or court action. The text mentions a military wing and notary-like proceedings linked to Bert Hartstein.
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