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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1921

Page

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Dr Lee B Warren appeals board revocation in Ohio case

Dr. Lee Browning Warren of Lorain claims the state medical board wrongfully revoked his license after a Columbus hearing on January 4. He says Louis Sander acted only as interpreter and seeks transcript access and stay of revocation, arguing the board had no evidence of improper professional ties.

Elyria Lee Browning Warren Lorain State Medical Board Columbus Warren Trier 28Th Pearl Streets Rain Banhia Louis Sanders Louis Dor

Inetball League Opens Tonight in Elyria

Jan 18 the city basketball league under YMCA management begins play with teams from American Legion Elyria High School faculty and business clubs. games start at 8 30 pm with free admission and continue nightly. A missing-person note concerns Grover Gramm who once ran the Coffee at the Andwur hotel.

Lyria Lea American Legion Elyria Bual College Young Men's Y. M. GC. A.ames Business College Young 'S Business Club Syria

Four Sand and Gravel Firms Plead Guilty in Sherman Case

Four sand and gravel corporations and their officers pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Hand in New York on January 18 to an indictment charging violation of the Sherman anti trust law. They admitted to forming a monopoly in Cow Bay sand, agreed to disband the sand and gravel board of trade, and were assessed a total of 40,900 dollars.

New York Hand Cow Bay Sand and Gravel Board of Trade

Waterworks bonds authorized for sale in Elyria

Elyria city council approved issuing waterworks bonds totaling 150000 dollars. Bonds will bear five and a half percent interest, down from six percent, with the goal of funding improvements and attracting a ready market when offered for sale.

Elyria

Communist Teacher Dismissal Sparks Albany Decision

Albany N Y Jan 18 The acting commissioner of education Frank B Gilbert ruled that membership in and support of the Communist Party or similar groups justifies discharge of a public school teacher. The decision upholds Buffalo board of education action removing Julia D Pratt finding such affiliation shows mental and moral unfitness to teach.

Albany N. Y Frank B. Gilbert Julia D. Pratt Buffalo Board of Education Communist Party

Marriage Licenses and City Water Action in Elyria

Marriage licenses issued for Nick Vester and Eve Lyn Casner with Father Frey officiating, and Dewey Curtin with Ada M. Beslick under Father Fetch. Elyria officials report free public water for drinking fountains troughs and skating ponds approved by council, while a new resident’s water service request was denied at Monday’s meeting.

Nick Vester Cook Evelyn Casner Lorain Father Frey Dewey Curtin Elyria Ada M. Beslick Ridgeville Father Fetch

Chronicle Telegram Report Shows 10 730 Subscribers

The Lorain County Chronicle Telegram reports total weekly circulation of 10 730 and Lorain City daily average of 4 030 copies for the week ending January 15 1921. Albert E Charles circulation manager for Lorain city and R C Herb circulation manager for Chronicle Telegram both certify figures to be true before notary Frank Coleman on January 17 1921.

Lorain Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Lorain d Elyria Albert E. Charles Albert E Charles Ohio Lorain County Albert R. C. Herb Chronicle-Telcom

Mail Truck Hold-Up At Union Station Seized Loot

Five youths robbed a United States mail truck at Chicago Union Station, transferring twelve bags including ten registered, likely part of a federal reserve shipment. They fled in a car with the sacks, escaping after confronting 12 guards. Police note typical 2:30 am northwestern mail had about 100000 dollars in value.

Chicago Union Station Federal Reserve Bank St. Paul Minnesota Sven Postal and Railway Aréarmaé

Lorain County Grand Jury Opens Here With 15 Members

Lorain County grand jurors convened in Elyria on January 18. Bailiffs filled the panel. substitutes arrived, mostly from Elyria. Foreman S Sudro leads, with 14 others named. Judge Redington instructed secrecy. Prosecuting Attorney Webber has 52 cases ready, mainly from Lorain with five from Elyria and four John Dos cases. report expected next Thursday or Friday.

Elyria Lorain County Leslie D. Hamilton George BE. Hill Hyland Mallory Sam Dewhurst E. Wurst A. E. Ewindson George Vogler C. H. Schwind G. M. Howlett Dave Decker J. J. Quinlan Redington Attroney - Webber Lorain John Dos

Hospital Notes Elyria Births and Discharges

Elyria memorial hospital notes report a birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Karl Taylor at 845 Bond Street. Discharged is Glen Locks of Olmsted Falls.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Karl Taylor Bond Street Glen Locks Olmsted

Fire Department Permit Report Shows Limited Improvements

HLYRIA January 18 reports from the fire department committee of the city council indicate only 28 building permits were issued for improvements in the fire zone, with permits totaling 126,595 in expenditure.

Hlyria

Ogreen Ordinance Bumped Into Onag

Elyria Ohio January 18 The proposed screen ordinance for the city met resistance at its Second reading as council members objected to its present form. Councilman Andrusy urged specific goals to guide the city in drafting an acceptable measure. A suggestion to send the proposal to the waterworks committee failed by a tie vote with three approving. President Hewitt cast the deciding vote in favor of referring to the waterworks committee, prompting laughter in the council chamber.

Elyria Andrusy Hewitt Waterworks Committee Council

Kentuckians Asto Catch Incendiaries In Cincinnati Area

Residents of Covington and central Kentucky watched a string of three fires in days near the river from Cincinnati. Fire Chief Edward Griffith warned locals to stay vigilant and take precautions as many residents armed themselves with revolvers to counter the incendiary threat.

Cincinnati Covington Rivar Edward Griffith

Car stopped when officer's club hit shield

Elyria, Jan. 18. Patrolman Sayles stopped an auto driver by flashing a flashlight after the car, lacking lights, failed to slow. Sayles struck the windshield with his club, prompting the driver to apply brakes and proceed to police court to explain the violation.

Elyria Pa’trolman Sayles

Semi Monthly Contract To Be Entered Into By Beck

Elyria city council authorized Service Director Beck to enter into a contract every two weeks with a firm or individual to collect garbage, continuing until a longer term agreement is decided. Also, the council authorized borrowing 3962 from the National Bank to cover anticipated sewer and special assessments receipts.

Beck Elyria H. Ei. Beck National Bank

Sidewalk request spurs council inquiry in Elyria Park Place

Elyria residents on Park Place urge sidewalk installation prompting a sidewalk committee probe. The tire and water committee reports on whether to lay a water main on Kipling Street after requests filed with the waterworks department.

Elyria Tire and Water Committee City Councilill Kipling Street Waterworks Department

Newspaper Saves Life In Raleigh Elevator Fire

In Raleigh on January 18 a watchman named Frank French dozing with a newspaper woke when flames started at the elevator shaft bottom. The fire spread upward, singeing his fingers but he escaped before the shaft exit was blocked. He credits the newspaper as a constant companion and helpful reminder.

Raleigh Frank French John 1 Rockefeller Frank

Two Elyrians Seek Divorce

In Elyria on January 18 two divorce filings appear. George Schieterstein of Amherst accuses his wife Lottie of gross neglect and extreme cruelty, saying she was unduly familiar with other men and often away from home. She left last December and he cannot locate her. Lorna B Edwards of Elyria requests a divorce from Paul Edwards, a National Tubes Co employee, alleging gross neglect and failure to support their two children, and seeks alimony.

Elyria Amherst George Schieterstein Lottie Lorna B. Edwards Miyria Paul Edwards The National Tubes Co

Former Elyria resident Mrs Lacey Cox dies at 77

Elyria Jan 18 Mrs Lacey Cox aged 77 a former resident of Gulf Road died at the home of her son B M Cox in South Bend Indiana Saturday and was buried in North Ridge cemetery yesterday. She had lived on Gulf road all her life until three years ago when she moved to South Bend after the death of her husband Clark Cox. A large turnout of friends and neighbors attended the Gulf Road schoolhouse funeral conducted by Jenkins Funeral parlors. She is survived by her son one brother Orange Mathewa and one sister Mrs Louisa Hart both of Flint Michigan.

Elyria Lacey Cox Elyria Township B. M. Cox South Bend Indiana North Ridge Gulf Road School House Orange Mathewa Louisa Hart Flint Michigan Jenkins Funeral

Explosion at Bayonne Film Plant Kills Two, Injures Ten

Two people were killed and more than ten injured in a Bayonne New Jersey explosion at the Ballowa Film Company plant. Charred bodies were found near the plant tracks after a blast. ten injured were taken to Bayonne Hospital as firefighters contained the blaze. The film ignition caused a shock wave shattering nearby windows and sparking fires in adjacent buildings.

Bayonne N. J Ballowa Film Company Central Railroad Bayonne Hospital Srik Occi Red Dames

Funeral Services for Mrs Flannery in Elyria

Funeral services for Mrs John Flannery of Lodi Street, aged 73, will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from St Marys church. She died Saturday after a brief illness. Survived by children Migs Nal Ile, Charles, Anna M Dachtler, W H Flannery of Los Angeles, F Dunlop of St Louis, and sisters Mrs M Burns, Mrs Mary Doran, and brother John Quinn.

Elyria John Flannery Lodi Street St. Mary's Church Flannery Migs Nal Ile Charles Anna M. Dachtler W. H. Flannery Los Angeles

Spain Cabinet May Resign

Madrid dispatch quotes permeable rates as Spain’s cabinet decides to resign. Premier Dato will hand in his ministry to Alfonso upon the king's return to Madrid from Seville today.

Investigation Before Council With Hospital Donation

Elyria January 18. The city council raised the Memorial hospital donation from 6000 to 8000 dollars but now with a change of stance will not grant the funds until a committee appointed by President J A Hewitt conducts an investigation and reports to the council. Councilman Hazelton with Andruss and Winglow will meet with hospital authorities to discuss concerns.

Elyria Mada Memorial Hospital J. A. Hewitt Hazelton Andruss and Winglow

Scarlet Mask Club to Present Oh My Omar at Rialto

Elyria Ohio January 18 One of the season’s big society events will feature the Scarlet Mask club from Ohio State University in the musical comedy Oh My Omar at the Rialto on February 8. Sixty eight student performers travel in a special car with costumes and effects. Ohio State stars Chick Harley and Pete Stinchcomb will appear in the company. Alumni of the Lo tain County will banquet the boys and a reception will follow. The Kiwanis club finances the entertainment ensuring success.

Elyria Scarlet Mask Ohio State University Omar Rialto Heatra Chick” Harley Pete’ Stinchcomb Ohio States Lotain County Ohio State Kiwanis Club

Petition Seeks Removal of Unsightly Billboard in Lorain

A petition with several names was presented to Lorain city council to abolish the large billboard at Shirley Fourth Street and Broadway. Petitions claim the sign is a menace to public safety and it was referred to the Streets and Sidewalk committee and the director of public service for action. Safety director Harry Shif t announced daily office hours in Lorain City Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. every day except Sunday.

Lorain City Council Big Bill Fourth Street Broadway Director of Public Service Harry

Senate panel backs soldiers bond issue for war relief

Columbus report says the senate military affairs committee unanimously recommended adoption of the soldiers resolution authorizing a 25 000 900 bond issue pending voter approval at the next election. House action expected Thursday. Lorain safety director Shift appears at council with mayor Grall introducing him to council.

Columbus Senate Military Affairs Committee House Committee

Lorain Street Railroad Seeks Franchise Change in Elyria

Representatives of Lorain Street Railroad presented three new franchise ordinances to Elyria city council seeking a double track along Lodi street and a single track to Mill street with a Y on North street. No other traction firm would operate on Ladd Street north of the private right of way. City okayed first reading despite unsettled points.

Elyria Lorain Street Railroad Company Lodi Street Mill Street New York Central North Street Ladd Street Furnace

Moonshiner jailed after refusing to pay fine

Julia Paylak a Hungarian moonshiner from West River street was fined 500 by Mayor Jones for illegal distilling at her home. Unable to pay, she was jailed briefly, later released reportedly after relatives paid the fine to secure her release from custody.

Elyria Julia Paylak Jones Atjl West River Street Liberty Polices Court Julia Duranes Vile

Cossack Troops Battle French Near Constantinople

In Tehatalja near Constantinople mutinous Cossacks who had disarmed officers clashed with French troops. French black Senegalese soldiers opened fire with machine guns, injuring 36 Cossacks and two French officers amid the chaotic night skirmish.

Constantinople Wrangel Tehatalja Thye Augsiang

Local Men Speak Tonight at Forum

Elyria reports a Machinists Forum meeting with C. M. Williams discussing Some inconsistencies of Unionism and Geo. H. Chamberlain presenting The Spirit of Kiwanis as Affecting Union Labor. Both speakers ready for a large hearing as sessions begin at 7 20 PM.

Elyria Eeen Machinists C. ML Williams Geo. H. Chamberlain Kiwanis

Plumbing Inspection For Public Buildings Approved by City Council

The city council adopted an ordinance Monday evening to provide plumbing inspection for public buildings and other structures not designated as single or double dwellings. The measure expands building inspection rules to coverage beyond residential units, reflecting municipal oversight on plumbing standards.

Blyria

Gulf Farms to Spend 100000 on New City Park Project

Gulf Farms proposes to invest 100000 to beautify a tract along the Gulf road in the northern city area. The plan includes water mains a sewage system pavements lighting and retaining walls. The company will cover maintenance until the city may assume control of streets or the properties are petitioned for city ownership.

Gulf Farms, Company Gulf Road Elyrla Jack Warden Gulf Farms Company Max &° Feh M. E. Roe Harry Cal Silsbee Thomas

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