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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1921
Page
1
Washington February 19. Republicans signaled the new Congress may delay a cash bonus plan for veterans until the next session. They plan to seek a revenue source through taxation to fund any bonus or compensation.
International News Service reports a plot to loot oil fields was uncovered in Mexico City. Gen J Barros and V Rusel were arrested as leaders. U S Marines landed at Tampico Bay to protect American property as unrest grew over oil imports. The war minister said the government plans strict action and the situation is under control.
U S. staff correspondent reports that Charles Evans Hughes of New York is to be the new secretary of state after a long meeting with President Harding and Mrs. Hughes. Harding announced the appointment midafternoon with Justice Hughes present and smiling.
Columbus Feb 19 The lack of rural religious leadership in 50 Ohio counties with 204 of 752 village and rural communities lacking resident pastors will be discussed by 15 denominations at a state conference. Interdenominational adjustments aim to re distribute ministers to supply resident pastors with equal salaries and proper equipment.
Detroit Feb 19 Twenty five persons were injured in a panic after a fire broke out on a street car at St Aubin and Adams streets today. Eight are in hospitals in serious condition.
Washington Feb 19 The senate passed an immigration restriction bill as an emergency measure effective until 30 1922. The bill limits new arrivals to three percent of the number of each nationality in the country, replacing the John Cuse bill and setting five percent for some nationalities. Senator Reed and Senator France were among the sole opposing votes.
The first wedding at Lerain police station was performed by Rev. Pearse of the Baptist church. Theodore Oprisa of 1617 New York avenue wed Miss Mary Terkien of Waren, both Roumanians, after an arrest for alleged unlawful cohabitation.
State Fire Marshal Dykeman urged a drafted law to prevent future tragedies after Irene four and Julia two Goodwin children died in a house fire. He blamed extreme carelessness and called for protection for aged persons and small children left alone. He asked Attorney General Price to pursue department action to draft a preventive measure.
Washington Feb 19 The Modern Jesse James threat prompts higher post office safeguards. After recent mail burglaries in Toledo and St. Cloud Minnesota the department says trains will be kept under the strictest guard. Postal inspector George Sutton declined to quote totals for the last six months or the money stolen.
Lorain Mayor William F Grall appointed Mrs Charles Blackman of 154 Washington Avenue to the Lorain police force as a special policeman, marking the first time the city created a policewoman role. She is active in local orders and St Marys church and has resided in Lorain over sixteen years.
Elyria factory leaders voiced cautious optimism about improving business as spring demand nears. Secretary Leonard Birch of American Lace says plants run full time with female workers, many male staff kept busy. silk laces and cotton lace trade expected to rise as season progresses. Colson Co president F W Colson cites need for worker and manager alignment to current conditions, predicting gradual improvement. Columbia Steel Co president C H E Logzier anticipates a mid year return to normal activity as orders and releases pick up.
Yale in New Haven announces James Roland Angell will become Yale University president at end of current year. Angell, son of the late University of Michigan president, is a psychologist and has held top posts at Minnesota Chicago and Carnegie institutions. He was chosen from 80 candidates in a unanimous vote marking a radical break with Yale tradition.
New York reports the home of Stephen Foster famed for My Old Kentucky Home will be a permanent Bardstown memorial maintained by the state. Gace Morrow of Kentucky will visit New York in early March to confer with former Kentucky residents backing the proposal.
Washington reports two Marines killed in a crash near Minebalais Haiti on February 17. Pay clerk Douglas J Booth and Gunnery Sgt Donald Mack both died. bodies to be returned on the first available transport. Booth’s next of kin is Mrs Ruth M Booth of Key West Florida. Mack’s next of kin is Mrs Rebecca Macy of 1620 Thirteenth Avenue Seattle Washington.
Washington reports that Undersecretary Davis announced R W Boyden resigns as American representative on the Paris reparations commission. The State Department cites U S non ratification of the Versailles treaty and withdrawal from related commissions as policy. Paris observers express regret and hope for future American representation on the commission.
In Green township Warren Feb 19 Howard and Henry Smith brothers both 12 and Adna Chaffee 28 burned to death in a shack behind their home isolated due to smallpox. Fire likely started from a defective stove flue. No bodies found until daylight. rest of Smith family unaware. Trumbull county authorities investigate tragedy.
Elyria on February 20 reports Mr. P. C. Ilman of Associated Charities tells Mayor Jones the city’s unemployed create a daily outlay of about $40. Cleveland bread buys $13.12 in earnings for bakers. local grocers keep the rest. Community Chest funds will soon run dry, risking aid shortfall for the unemployed.
A terrific gale off the Atlantic coast lashed ships with huge waves. The schooner Kenwood arrived harbor after losing spanker and topmast sails and taking on water. The American bark Snowden also reached port with most sails torn away. The storm battered vessels and drove crews to seek shelter tonight.
Staff correspondent reports Secretary of State announces a bill to abolish the present system of registering Ohio voters and substitute a continuous plan of single registration. The measure, likely to be introduced next week by Rep. L. J. Graham, is drafted under elections committees and by S. M. Johnson and George Shauf.
Washington February 19 labor leaders gather for an AFL national and international unions meeting to plan a campaign against the open shop. Frank Morrison says the campaign aims to counter efforts by large interests to disrupt unions as Samuel Gompers presides. Labor leaders expect talk on the new administration and Congress and the choice of a secretary of labor by President-elect Harding.
A lone bandit robbed the State Bank of Stockholm Wisconsin of 4000 dollars and fled across the Mississippi into Minnesota where a waiting car carried him away with police on his trail.
President elect Harding informed Representative Murphy that he tendered a cabinet post to Harry M. Daugherty. Eight Ohio representatives urged Captain Percy Tetlow for labor secretary. Harding said he cannot promise Tetlow and has done as much for Ohio as possible, but would consider Tetlow for labor post.
Albert T. White is jailed in New Castle after being accused of beating and strangling his wife and hiding her body in a hay maw. He allegedly planned to wed Mamie Longstreet, writing letters claiming he was unmarried and arranging a marriage with her for money. Police say he told them he married Longstreet under a bargain, with his wife accepting $1,000 and moving to Ciscega under an assumed name for a year.
Active navy officers voiced strong opposition to suspending capital ship construction for six months. Rear Admiral Fullam urged the pause and cancellation of battle cruisers, while seeking provisions for air craft submarines. The naval committee heard four officers including McVey Taylor Coonts and Crete, and continued the hearing.
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