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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1921
Page
1
LORAIN Jan 15 County Coroner Miles Perry Elyria may call a coroners inquest before ruling on the death of James Magyar. Perry told a Chronicle Telegram reporter that new evidence in the last day could change his view from suicide and he may need the inquest to aid his decision.
Lorain town story misstated a sled load as a drunk unconscious man. Police concluded the load was a newly butchered pig hauled by two Norfolk men for pork, with Chief Theodore Walker confirming the mis identification.
Suspect Anto bandits are blamed for the murder of James Magyar 55 whose body was found near the 80 foot cliff by the Thirty first street bridge. Friends say robbery was the motive and that his body was loaded into an automobile and dumped into Black river after the struggle. Tracks near the death scene support the theory of a hit and run robbery gone wrong. Continued on Page Six.
In Chardon on January 15 a fire caused by an overheated stove killed Mrs. Maris Green, 30, and her three sons Leo 5 Louis 9 Lynn 1. Mrs. Green reportedly leaped into the flames to die with her children, two weeks after the husband Louis Green had died.
Washington date line reports the Senate Finance Committee approved the emergency tariff bill with ten amendments and will report it to the Senate Monday. No record vote was taken on the seven amendments. Senator Simmons noted Democrats generally opposed most measures. A dairy duties amendment was altered to a higher rate.
Samuel H. Forney, formerly of Dover, was named to the state tax commission by Governor Davis. The Republican succeeds Democrat A. B. Packinpaugh as the post was sought by C. A. Horn of Lorain, former county auditor. Weather outlook predicts local snows in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee region starting Monday, followed by cold, with the Great Lakes area generally cloudy and cold.
Jan 15 Chronicle Telegram reports Mayor Jones announced his candidacy for another term as Elyria mayor. Citizens from all walks of life voiced favorable comments. He said he would continue to do his duty and pursue a clean and orderly community. He noted many telephone calls approving his decision and pledging support.
Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador is summoned to London for a conference with Prime Minister Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Curzon. He sailed from New York for England and plans to return to Washington in February. R. Leslie Craigie will act as ambassador in his absence.
Announcement says the first mid year graduation will feature a baccalaureate address Sunday January BS at First Congregational church with Rev. William Flammer as speaker. Class expected to number twenty five though some seniors have not completed final work. Commencement exercises follow January 28 at Technical High with Dr. William Henry McMasters of Mt. Union College delivering the address.
Mrs. John Flannery of 821 Lodi street died suddenly at noon today from heart failure. She was mother to Charles and Will Flannery Nellie Flannery Anna Dachtler and Rose Dunlop, all residents of Elyria.
Jan 15 Raoul Peret, asked to head a new French ministry, met President Millerand and declined to form the cabinet. Peret’s bid faltered as former President Poincare would join only under conditions that hindered his program, with Briand as foreign minister the chosen negotiator. A group of Eyrin High students also toured Cleveland to attend an Abraham Lincoln event, accompanied by several named youths and adults.
Commander Evangelina Booth of the Salvation Army, taken ill in Spartanburg, was reported slightly improved this morning. She hoped to travel to Greenville for the dedication of the new Salvation Army hospital but doctors said she would not be allowed to deliver an address.
Elyria January 15 Lorain County Farm Bureau members met at Technical High School with President C F Cotton presiding. D B Symons gave the welcome, noting 1500 members and over 1560 enrolled with funds approaching 8000. Senator J F Burke urged farmers to organize for self protection, criticized special interests, and supported stronger law enforcement and fair taxation while opposing state police for Ohio. He urged continued organization for the common good and cooperation with labor.
Elyria reports the Community Chest drive advancing with $18,724.25 raised by January 16. At a noon YMCA dinner, teams reported $7,345.00 new funds for a total of $26,069.25 toward the $85,000 goal, with women’s teams yet to report. Mother Goose entertainment later at Rialto Theatre aims to boost donations for the fund.
In Elyria on January 15 a gang of East Side youths living in a shanty between Clark Street and the New York Central tracks was rounded up by police as evening coffee brewed. Only one boy, not from the immediate neighborhood, stayed because his only shirt was in the wash and he had only pajamas to wear. The shack, stocked with furniture and provisions, will be torn down and burned for firewood after the raid. Neighbors complained of nightly disturbances and the police moved the occupants to their homes. Frank Kranta has returned from a trip to New York City.
In Milan on January 15 delegates at a League of Nations societies conference heard Dr. Bernhart Dernburg, ex finance minister of Germany, say Germany has shed militarism. Dr. Constantin Dumba argued Austria could not be saved economically even with a union. Dernburg noted Germany’s own slump limits help to Austria while a Bulgarian delegate pressed for access to the Aegean. Russian League spectators attended as observers without official recognition.
Judge Red dington presided this morning over multiple hearings including Stella Botamer v Rotamer where Botamer is ordered to receive $18 immediate support and weekly payments until trial. Thelma Wendt v Wendt awards $50 down and $10 weekly for herself and child. Judge Thompson also heard three witnesses in Arthur Champney’s divorce case.
Elyria January 15 Lester R Guthman son of Mrs George Guthman Hast avenue and brother of Walter Guthman city auditor was elected assistant auditor of the Garfield Savings Bank of Cleveland at a board meeting held yesterday Guthman began in the banking business in Elyria and since moving to Cleveland has received several promotions
Jan 15 Elyria reports Walton Bliss assistant superintendent conducted a survey of Oberlin district schools. Findings show enrollment similar to peers. 20 students more advanced than age, 63 properly graded, 17 behind. Rural pupils generally less advanced than city peers in a survey covering 96 692 pupils. In Manila a court of inquiry, led by Admiral Gleaven, departs for Vladivostok to investigate the killing of Lt Warren H Langdon aboard the U S Albany by a Japanese sentry.
Elyria dispatch reports Mayor Jones traveled to Cleveland to attend the funeral of Mrs. Dwight Day, a relative. The deceased, formerly of Sheffield township, had moved to Cleveland years ago where she resided.
The house foreign affairs committee approved a joint resolution urging President Wilson to call a world conference on universal disarmament without a dissenting vote. An amendment extending invitations to Ireland and the Philippines was rejected 9 to 2.
Elyria residents attend performances at the Rialto Theater to support the Community Chest drive. Twenty five trained preschoolers and their families perform fairy tale scenes, promising strong attendance for afternoon and evening shows despite chilly weather.
In Dallas on January 15 police report one bandit killed when the robbers wrecked their car near Fort Worth. Four other men are sought after they robbed the Jackson Street sub-post office and escaped with two bags of registered mail. Three post office employees were wounded in the heist. Rufus Clemens of San Antonio died in the crash.
Jan 15 Lorain reports Mrs Jacob Mazur seriously injured after four children playing in the basement of Hast Thirtieth street house ignited gunpowder. She was paralyzed by the shock and hospitalized at St. Joseph's. Children uninjured except one with singed hair. mother was upstairs.
Six convicts executed in Tegucigalpa Honduras after being found guilty of robbery and murder. The condemned included men who had terrorized the city with armed robberies and killings.
Elyria reports Al fred Bolasny a bowling alley proprietor on West River Street was arrested after failing to report with 500 dollars to pay a fine set by Mayor Jones. He had been allowed to go to Cleveland to collect money, his car held as security, but did not return on time and was jailed for safe keeping. He will explain to the mayor why he missed the appointment.
Friends of H A Dykeman welcomed the newly named State Fire Marshal in Wellington after his selection from some thirty five applicants. Governor Chamberlain and local officials praised his aim for efficiency and cost curtailment. The appointment, set to take effect Monday, follows a Chronicle Telegram forecast and confirms in time for public publication.
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