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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1921
Page
2
A Spanish steamer Isabel wrecked near Ha Gareix sinking about two hundred fourteen souls Friday night. Fifty six saved, many died, including the captain severely ill. Survivors tell of passengers confined to cabins during a violent storm. Bodies ashore, families feared lost. Infant rescued later reported parentless.
The second trial of Judge Wm. McGannon for the murder of old 3. Kagy will be tentatively at conference tomorrow. County Prosecutor Edward Stanton and W. H. Boyd oppose a delayed schedule. The date may be about two weeks hence as Judge Pearson presiding indicated the case will proceed in its regular order unless an early date is requested by the prosecutor or Boyd.
Ohio coal and railroad representatives attended a state public utilities commission hearing on an application to raise freight rates on coal from the S to Ohio points. The commission recently granted a flat increase of percent in coal rates. The railroads seek a differential rise, but the commission blocked this, fearing a 78 percent rise in Ohio. Ads now request permission to use the differential rates.
33 Moore of 1101 Lake Ave reported to police that Myrtle Halliwell was armed during the break in Monday. Loot included a gold watch chain rings lavalier two pair of glasses a pearl hand revolver and $10 in change. Halliwell, principal at the local school, is a well known city resident.
Lorain, Jan 4 A joint meeting of the Col William F E Gilmore camp No 93 Spanish Veterans and the Chamber of Commerce will convene January 13 at 8 o'clock to map plans for hosting the Ohio State Annual Encampment in late June The reunion is expected to be the largest of its kind in the Buckeye state Lorain Spanish veterans will install new officers at tonight’s regular meeting
The meeting this evening at the YMCA is open to the public. Speaker 3. 0. Kingsley, head of the Cleveland Community Chest campaign, will be shown in the motion picture About Ben Adven in the auditorium. Seats plentiful. no collection will be taken.
City council approves construction of a 3-block sanitary sewer from Gates Avenue to Ninth Street and then to East Avenue to relieve flooding of basements on East Ninth Street after heavy rains. The existing sewer will handle surface water, preventing further trouble once completed, per the sewer committee.
Dane charged with assault and battery, discharged after city attorney recommends. alleged victim could not substantiate the charge. Luther Norman and George Drew, both Negro, fined $3 and costs each for stealing coal from cars in the New York Central & Hudson River yards. remanded to jail for ten days for lacking five dollars.
Lorain on January 4 city council accepted the resignation of Miss Marion Mylander stenographer to Mayor Grall. She has joined Wickens Co and will be succeeded by Miss Adiline Thompson, noted as one of the community's most competent stenographers.
In Fiume the D'Annunzian forces continue disarming warships and taking over submarine chasers as the blockading fleet expands its control. The army organizes food relief for civilians in affected zones while senorities are enrolled for march departures. Arditi attempts to breach the blockade with a motor launch and machine gun but are captured. other arrests follow. The dreadnought Alighieri will be unavailable for days due to machinery condition.
Lexington tobacco market records all sales halted by 11 am as buyers offer low prices to Jarre tobacco manufacturers. City council approves construction on Broad Street to place a deep sanitary sewer beneath the sidewalk from Court Street to West Avenue to accommodate new build plans.
The national debt shows a drop to US $23,982,224,168 from $24,175,156,244 on November 30. The winter decline totals $105,131,196 compared with September’s $24,087,356,108 overall.
Cleveland police questioned the slaying tied to Friday’s bandit raid that stole a $4299 payroll. Investigators lacked solid identification amid claims one suspect resembled the shooter. Loyal American rescue, with 90 members and 18 autos, patrolled streets after the double murder. A meeting of the representative committee planned to discuss Legion members aiding crime prevention.
Fifteen police and fire alarm boxes plus the fire station will be wired into Elyria Telephone company circuits. The city will pay 3510 yearly for service and 590 to remove existing wires, with 100 paid to cover material from the old system. The one year contract may renew annually.
The Carlisle council meeting was delayed as President Hewitt joked about the committee reporting progress in obtaining Carlisle residents consent to become Elyrians. Councilman Halpin said meetings between Carlisle residents south of Sixteenth Street and suburbanites’ counsel have not yet been arranged, but efforts will be made soon.
Holcom's Market and Grocery promotes post holiday bargains on canned goods, coffees, soaps, soups, and meats. It advertises Cracker Jack style products, special coffee blends, and price deals like 2 for 25 cents on Gold Cross Milk and 65 cent oysters per quart, plus a 10 cent lard offer and a money back guarantee for unsatisfactory items. The ad mentions delivery service and solicits customer trust with exchange or refund policy.
Police report four negro bandits scouring the negro quarters at night shot and seriously wounded Mrs Julia Birch 41 during a holdup at the Birch residence The bandits leveled revolvers and demanded valuables The bullet struck the woman in the neck Ned Birch handed a sign to the bandits as they escaped
The Exchange Club held its weekly luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce hall at noon. It was decided to move future noonday meals from the Elks dining room to the Masonic Temple. Panavia Railroad system employs hundred employees in wall division, announced by Superintendent R C Barnard.
The city council committee reports Monday evening in favor of extending use and repairing Man’s note in the small building at the corner of Second and Corbr. A new district is mapped to provide an outlet for curfar south of CET cate and west of tue, with sewer to the West branch of Black River. Nights for the AscKinley are planned by placing lamps on brackets attached to the building and a current to be supplied.
Former Lorain Police Chief 4. A. King fled his reply to two suits by John Wrobel Guy Brooks and Andrew Matusek for alleged false arrest seeking over 156000 dollars. King denies the allegations while admitting arrests occurred and asks the cases be dismissed.
Contempt proceedings were extended against Batlock of Lorain after he allegedly continued disposal of baked goods from a bakery he is tied to, despite a court injunction. Batlock says he is not part owner, only employed to sell goods.
At a regular council meeting residents petitioned to pave Brownell Avenue west from Erie to Tenta Street. The council referred the matter to the public safety director for data to state officials and urged work begin as soon as possible. The Rotarian club met at the YMCA for its annualweekly lunch and started the New Year with member attendance.
R L Mills, banker, today became receiver for the Maumee Valley traction line, running a loop around the Maumee River through Maumee and Perrysburg. Appointed after Ella Vanduesen sued stockholders to recover three quarters of 40 million dollars in alleged unpaid subscriptions, alleging insolvency and unsafe operation. Mills plans an appraisal.
An advertisement promotes a home made cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup or substitutes. It markets a pint batch claimed to relieve coughs within 24 hours and lists uses from throat tickle to bronchitis. The offer includes a request to ask for 214 ounces of Pinex with directions and a guaranteed satisfaction or money refund.
Ildebo's new 1,000,900 capitol building in Boise Idaho opened to the people today after six thousand gathered for a tented event and a horse show. State officers supervised a ceremonial viewing as the structure welcomed visitors for the first time.
Only a few days after the price cut, observers note a noticeable shift in the market. The change appears to influence buying patterns and consumer interest across related sporting goods categories. Local retailers report mixed reception and evolving demand.
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