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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1921

Page

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Otaw Locked Out of Office by Attorney Conway

Elyria February 26 After an all night vigil by attorney Thomas Conway Stanley G Shaw and assistants at Western Reserve Finance office in the Ely block trouble arose again as Shaw left for food Conway locked the door prompting a police call. Shaw lingered outside while Conway contact Chief Standard joking about sending a line to lift food to the second story.

Elyria Thomas Conway Stanley G. Shaw Western Reserve Finance Company Ely Block Conway Shaw Clarence Baker Police Standard

Hunt 17 Year Old Youth in $772,000 U.S. Bond Robbery

Chicago police and Pinkerton detectives close in on 17 year old William Dalton tied to a 772000 liberty bond robbery at Northern Trust. Dalton fled by automobile after lunch, possibly in a Ford coupe, with authorities stating rewards of about 26000. Detectives traced him to Waukegan and the Salvation Army hotel, where he was aided before driving north. Dalton’s name and reading of Dalton Brothers stories allegedly motivated the crime as police pursue the suspect near Chicago and surrounding towns.

Chicago Willam Dalton Northern Trust Company W. E. Webster Pinkerton Agency Dalton Brody Webster Dalton

Vermilion horticulturist C J Martin dies by suicide

C J Martin a 54 year old wealthy horticulturist and lifelong Vermilion resident shot himself at his farm Friday evening after returning from California. Coroner to rule death self inflicted. Funeral 1 30 pm Monday at Becker Parlors. Survived by four sisters and one brother.

Vermilion C. J. Martin Becker Martin California Lehrer Sandusky Oberlin Lena Baukhart Fred Bailey Cleveland Amelia Gilchrist Helen Haynes Christian Martin Lakewood Vermilion Township

Fire destroys Ruby Cigar Co factory in Barnesville

Fire at eastern Ohio’s largest cigar factory, Ruby Cigar Company, halts 500 workers in Barnesville. Loss about 75000 dollars, largely covered by insurance. Fire departments from Magittas Ferry, Bridgeport, and Bellair responded but district saved. Also brief note: ex Speaker Champ Clark showing slight improvement after illness.

Barnesville Ohio Ruby Cigar Company Magittas Ferry Bridgeport Bellair

Lifelong Cleveland Street resident dies after pneumonia

Miss Cyra thia Chappel aged 6% years dies at her home on Cleveland Street after a pneumonia attack. She had been ill for some time and survived by four sisters and a brother, including Mrs Helen Bassett and Mrs Sara Chappell, and Mrs W. Robitl of Los Angeles. Funeral will be Monday afternoon at her home with Rev W L Winters of the M R Church officiating. Burial at Elyria Cemetery.

Elyria Cyrathia Chappel Cleveland Street Miss Chappel Airs Helen Bassett Mary Chappell Sara Chappell Arthur Chappell Los Angeles California W. L. Winters M. RB. Church Elyria Cemetery

Affable Stranger Tells Mayor How To Make the Most Powerful Liquor

Elyria reports a man named Bill Hess describing a so called Zucker jack fermentation method to the mayor, claiming four good slugs of the beverage yield 160 proof and that his celebratory night cost $7 plus the $2 for the drink. The item also notes a birth to Mr and Mrs F Wilzgak of Abbey and lists several admittances and discharges including John Smith and Mrs Pearl Smith alongside others.

Elyria Bill” Hess Hess Jones F.wilzgak Abbey Read John Smith R. D Pearl Smith Lake Avenue James Liner Lodi Street Charles Hammer Abbey Road William Kachis William Given Marseilles Avenue Mary McClelland Utica Clyde Crooks Howe Street

Stick of dynamite found in lake avenue manhole

A dynamite stick discovered during manhole cleaning on Lake Avenue was picked up and damaged by two workers. Street Supervisor John Conabee investigated the mutilated package, noting the danger. The origin remains unknown, with speculation a person discarded the explosive, hoping it reached the river. The street crew will exercise greater care in future cleanouts.

Lake Avenue Elyria Earl Sweet John Conabee Sweet

Elyria Health Board Sets 1922 Budget Total

The Elyria board of health met to determine the annual budget for 1922, estimating 312,820 for the year. About 2,000 is allocated for the salary and expenses of a new city nurse, with other funds planned for chemists, police, inspectors, doctors for the indigent, and related costs, awaiting mayor and council approval.

Elyria Board of Health

Oberlin Students Linked To Chicago Spooning Incident

Oberlin college students weigh a playful plan to impress Chicago police. A 17 year old from Chicago is jailed for disorderly conduct after an idle moonlit car scene near Washington Park aroused police attention. A second Oberlin student, from Chicago’s conservatory of music, denies knowledge of the episode.

Oberlin Oberlin College Chicago Chicago Morning Paper Meerliht Washinton South Park Oberlin’ Collegu 50Th Street Ony-Berlin Cconservatory of Music Washington Park

Norwalk Legion Game Tonight In Norwalk Showdown

Elyria Feb 26 Local YMCA team tightens lineup after stiff practices for Saturdays 7 45 pm clash with Norwalk American Legion. A second game pits Mason's Blue Birds against a Kipton team. Also notes Ohio State Penitentiary hosts daily practice by inmates bands and a 15 piece orchestra and a 26 member band.

Elyria Norwalk American Legion Norwalk Mason’s Blue Birds Kipton Lime Norwalk Legion Lochard R. F. Kavanaugh Soppas L. F. Ackerman Meridith Kuss RG Fox Rankin L. G. Olemacher Doane Close Oberlin Columbus Ohio State Penitentiary Ohio Penitentiary Makteshift

Death of Mrs W S Miller in Elyria

Mrs W S Miller of 229 West Avenue Elyria died this morning after a quiet illness. Funeral at 2 30 pm Monday from the home with Rev E B Redhead officiating. Born Jan 14 1867 in Racine Wisconsin she married W J Miller June 5 1890 in Albany New York. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs Geo Knelsley of Cleveland. A devout churchwoman active in St Andrew's parish choir altar guild and Central Guild. Early musical talent and role in the Musical Art Society 1908 and longtime member of Elyria Wortnightly Club.

Geo. Knelsley Cleveland Miller Episcopal Church Elyria St. Andrew’s Parish Altar Central Guild Elyriae Wortnightly Club

Health Nurse Not Yet Secured for Elyria

Elyria February 26 Health Officer French told the Board of Health he has not yet secured an acceptable city nurse. He is in touch with prospects and hopes to hire soon. Discussion over funding noted the Community Chest has allocated money for a visiting nurse in prior years, and members favored using that appropriation for the city nurse. The nurse will focus heavily on tuberculosis cases and related work.

Elyria French Board of Health

Report Two Mail Train Robbery Too Busy Pittsburgh

Pittsburg February 26 The rail car of train 503 running from Pittsburg to Waynesburg Pa on the Pennsylvania lines was robbed early this morning. J L McCullough was struck unconscious by bandits. Station employees found McCullough on the car floor about 15 minutes before the train was due to depart. Three pouches containing registered and parcel post matter were stolen while two pouches remain missing. The loss amount is not yet known, according to government and railroad officials.

Pittsburg Waynesburg J. L. McCullough Foud McCullough

Accident injuries lead to finger amputation at hospital

Charles Hammer, of Abbey Road, was brought to Memorial hospital after an accident while buzzing wood. He suffered a badly injured hand, with one finger amputated and extensive surgery to treat slashed finger points.

Elyria Charles Hammer Abbey Road

Germany to open proceedings at indemnity conference

Paris report says Germany will open the indemnity conference in London with Dr Walter Simons reading Germany's proposals drawn up in Berlin. Lloyd George to reply for the Allies, France set to insist on the 56 billion with a 12 percent tax but may accept gold payments, while General Allen hints American troops may stay and Versailles treaty ratification may require reservations.

Paris London Walter Simons eBrlin Echo de Paris Pertinax Near East Dr. Simons Germany Lloyd George M. Loucher France Petit Parisien Coblenz General Allen Rhine

Opposition to Administrative Code Draws Strong Fire

Fear grows in Columbus that opposition to the administrative code and state government reorganization could derail the measure. Legislation faces opposition to the emergency clause, with Senator Burke and leaders speaking against it. Governor Davis may demand an emergency clause only if a genuine crisis exists before recommending action.

Columbus Democratic Organization J. &. Burke Elyria Frank Q. Whittmore Clarence J. Brown Burke Trig Cvernor Davia Ia

Harding ends Southland vacation in Florida

President-elect Harding closes his Florida retreat after a month of golf and fishing. The party plans a stop in Marion, then a four day stay before the inaugural in Washington. Cabinet picks move toward Hughes Daugherty Hoover and Wallace with labor post unsettled. Denby of Michigan meets with Harding to discuss naval policy and Asia.

George R. Holmes I. N.S ST. Augustine Fla Harding Washington St. A Augustine Marion Denby Florida Eewin Denby Michigan Navy Chinege Hughes Daugherty Hoover Wallace Labor Post James T Davis Pennsylania Miineis Bry American Federation of Labor James Juncan Mass Coolidge

City Health Reports Broad Health Gain in Elyria

Elyria reports show no smallpox in city yards and only two scarlet fever cases remain. During Feb 28 homes were quarantined for childhood illnesses while milk entering the city was declared good. A farm milk plan to deliver raw milk was noted as a possibility.

Elyria Board of Health George Savage

Business Club Social on Tuesday in Elyria and Cleveland Institute hires

Elyria reports a Young Men's Business Club social on Tuesday with songs, talks, jokes and surprises. Cleveland Institute names new department heads Hubert Linscott directs social, Edwin Kraft organ, Wevert Moor flute. Linscott previously taught for Mme. Sembrich. Dayton projects a 1921 deficit of 47802 and budget total of 2290592.27. revenues set at 1811770.33. A separate item relates to a city budget shortfall in Dayton. Oscar W. James, 22, loved his baby and feared jail, sells a rail pass to buy food, faces suspended 23.75 fine in Columbus court.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Institute Cleveland Ohio Hubert Linscott New York Ernest Bloch Cleveland Institute of Music Edwin Arthur Kraft Wevert A. Moor Linscott Mme. Sembrich Kraft Moor Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Dayton Columbus Oscar W. James

Disputed Panama Costa Rica Territory Sparks Tense Standoff

Feb 26 Panama and Costa Rica clash over a U S arbitral award granting territory to Costa Rica. Panama withdraws police, fires replaced, and appeals to U S authorities for ammunition. Costa Rica protests rise as residents fear further cross border incidents in Chiriqui.

Balboa Panama Canal Zone Panama Costa Rica el Diario Naccional Panama City Colon United States Cana Ague Jus

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Otaw E. T. Clauser T. A. Conway C.J. Martin Champ Clark Missouri Health Board GUE Moon Spooning Youth Norwalk Legion Mller George C Leo Marien Kess Lorain Rev Hauger Wilber Mantz Ana Ottlelie Schulz Amherst Tley. Muhly Nealth Southlard City Healthy William Edwards White House Rutherford B. Hayes Benjamin Har Edwards Soldiers’ and Sailors Here Leo Henke Neaded Georga Stockford Henxe Stockford Business Club Welice Stanykard Stankard Costa Tice White Supreme Court of the Porras Tivoli Hotel Canal Zona Conmiate Irene Pagame Chiriqui Pacific
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