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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
1
The finance committee of party council reports a six month city operation cost of 249,831 with a 72,000 deficit per period and 130,000 income expected from taxes. Rawson, Sudro, Isora Ensign and Mr Instow note high department spending and inquire about past six months' appropriation.
Autopsy shows Mickey Kline died of poison booze in West River street home. Coroner M E Perry vows manslaughter charges against Elyria liquor sellers amid raid outcomes. Julius Sepper, arrested on intoxicants charges, faces trial as police target a "death ring" selling dangerous cider and hootch.
A Chesapeake and Ohio train bound for Columbus derailed west of Selectoville after rails failed. Engineer Teirs, fireman Caldwell, and brakeman Rothmer were fatally burned or scalded. Caldwell died from injuries. others remained in critical condition. Rescue crews recovered bodies and transported survivors to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
A fire damaged Four Chimney Inn at Ridge Wan tonight about 730 sparks from the Imney set fire to the roof. The blaze was discovered as volunteers in the neighborhood joined in. Considerable damage to the roof delayed the banquet of the Tem ddl.
Dublin under pressure as British forces begin to leave the city. Troops are to board ships tonight or tomorrow, with Dublin Castle archives moved to London under escort. President Griffith’s new Irish cabinet meets to ratify peace terms as evacuations extend to Cork Limerick and Waterford.
Petitions filed with the former council are to be handed to current committees for investigation. Councilman Carron urged discarding old requests to save money, while Councilmen Rawson Sudro and Winslow favored keeping them for citizen consideration. Winslow’s motion sent petitions to the proper committees. Carl Traeger, 1012 East Avenue, reported to police last evening that someone stole a motorcycle meter and cap from his car near the Lutheran church on West Avenue.
Joseph Seabo of Lorain has begun a civil action in county court against John Creace to recover $1000 he claims to have owed him. The filing outlines the dispute and seeks judgment for the amount plus costs.
A transcription from Pulirport Ohio reports Dr Amy Kaukonen, the town's female mayor, launching a crusade against bootleggers. The piece notes her election, aims for law enforcement, economy, and equal treatment, and mentions support from President Harding era figures while detailing public reaction and potential feminist questions.
Dr Maryland Burne, twenty four, serves as health officer of Glen Cove. A physician and lawyer, she earned an LLB from Brooklyn Law School while pursuing medicine by day and studying law at night. Her dual degrees were completed almost simultaneously, highlighting her unique career path.
The mayor urged the council to tackle several major city projects this year including grid elimination and infrastructure work. He pressed for action on a pending franchise and noted ongoing wartime demands while calls to complete prior initiatives persisted.
Mayor Jones appointed George Theobald to the Board of Health for five years. Theobald joins the board and is already providing good service. The council approved the appointment.
Washington January 11 the Interstate Commerce Commission invited Secretary Hoover to testify on railroad freight rates and wages at the request of the United States Chamber of Commerce. The commission is conducting a broad transportation investigation to address rate adjustments. A separate line about a railroad sale incident and damage to a streetcar is noted in the text.
Chronicle Telegram newsboys savored a banquet with ample food and laughter last night. They attended an Elyria Theatres Company show after gathering with fellow carriers from multiple nearby communities.
Income tax officials in Rasadens California greet Ed Kohler in his conductor uniform as he makes the first payment of his income tax. The last payment was in five figures for the year, and a New York uncle left Kohler a million, yet he continues collecting fares on the Pacific Electric Short Line street car into Pasadera.
The article notes a potential alliance between Italy and Great Britain with a communication from Bona of Italy to Prime Minister Lloyd George seeking a treaty similar to the Britain France pact. A separate item reports a fire at 1214 Lake Avenue, quickly extinguished by the West Side fire department.
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