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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1922
Page
1
Washington January 18 conference of virtually all Republican senators decides on the foreign debt funding bill with unanimous support. The soldiers bus plan faces stiff opposition but is adopted by a large majority after extensive debate.
Citizens who filed petitions for sidewalks paving street grades and electric grids request action by the new council. Clerk Symons has corrected the dormant items and committee review is underway. Councilman Carson urged prompt action or a clear refusal with reasons at the next meeting.
Joseph Bodnar, 22, admitted in police court he cannot read or write and has multiple reformatory sentences plus a desertion conviction kept him in the army for ten months. He was arrested for suspicion at midnight near the yellow line waiting room after denying various accusations. Mayor Jones suspects mental deficiency. Bodnar cites a troubled family history including a deceased father and a mother in McKeesport.
Elyria resident Miss Ellie Gates died suddenly from pneumonia in Madison Mapdison while visiting. The obituary notes her nearly lifelong service to charity and her involvement with the First Congregational Church for over 60 years.
Five thousand persons in Manila were made homeless by a disastrous fire that destroyed a large block of residences. The Red Cross reported from its Manila chapter that food stations were set up within ninety minutes of the blaze and were caring for the homeless.
Five year old Orvill Urias son of Lieutenant Elmer Urias of Fire Station No 1 died yesterday from scarlet fever. A brother is also ill from the same disease. This is the first death from scarlet fever in some time. Survived by parents, a brother and sister, two grandfathers and two grandmothers. Funeral will be private tomorrow at 1 PM.
Columbus, Jan 18 Gov Davis announced he will not seek the Republican nomination for United States senator this year and will retire from public office at the end of his current term. He cited duties to fulfill pledges and loyalty to his party as reasons for not running.
A Friday evening meeting at the county court house will form a local unit of the Ohio Farmer's Cooperative Milk Co. The group will address milk distribution, advise sales reps on policies, and elect officers with plans to establish additional units in the county to support the parent company.
A mass meeting of the Building Trades council will be held tonight instead of last night due to a date misunderstanding. Organizer Henry StreMfer of the A F of L says all trades are expected to be represented at the full meeting.
At today’s Imunity Chest meeting Chief Stanbeard and Dr Clement led talks as funds reached 7,819.66 today with a grand total of 46,075.06. Team captains reported varied subs and some teams did not report while many individuals contributed including J B Murbach and H K Clement. The day’s total was 7,929.65, with prior reports bringing the overall total to 48,675.
Elyria High School plans a midyear graduation Friday at the technical high school auditorium. Dr John W Hoffman was to speak but is ill. Dr J Knox Montgomery of Muskingum College will deliver the address. The program features the High School Orchestra, vocal selections, an invocation by Rev Mr Bourquin, and diploma presentations by F M Shelton and F M Stevens.
Anton Mente and George Santo Acke seek foreclosure on a judgment of 640.50 against Regina Hollosy Schuster. The muffim also directed against John Schuster Albert Deutsch the Black River Lumber Co and the City Bank Co all of Lorain.
A Pullman porter named Joseph A Smith, traveling from Cleveland to Cincinnati on the Bic Four, slipped under a car in Jan. 18 incident near Porter and died from injuries sustained. The report notes he was colored and employed as a porter on the train.
Retail ice prices vary by city with Elyria higher than others. Elyria quotes 50c per hundred pounds at the plant, 70c cash in advance, 75c time. Cleveland area 60c delivered. Newark 60c with coupons. Columbus 55c delivered. Marion 50c to domestic trade and 30–40c to heavy trade. Prices align by season and electricity costs.
In Dublin on January 18 armed men halted two military motorcars and took soldiers as prisoners, escalating the day's disruptions in the city. Local authorities reported the incident as part of ongoing unrest and security concerns.
Elyria woke to slick ice after a rain melted snow leaving a glazing on sidewalks and streets. Pedestrians slipped and many suffered ankle sprains while some locals sprinkled salt or sawdust. cars move with extreme caution to avoid skidding.
An Elyria city fund drive editorial urges residents to increase subscriptions and donate a total $80 000 by week’s end. It stresses collective effort, civic pride, philanthropy and the development of the city through united action and personal sacrifice.
Mayor A R Jones helped a Cleveland couple after they were detained for a watch theft at the YWCA. The girl admitted stealing the watch amid family strife. the couple, aged 22 and 20, traveled between cities relying on charitables. The woman dropped charges, and the mayor urged accountability with a light admonition.
London January 18 The Irish Free State bill could not be completed by experts in time, delaying its official creation. Parliament re-convenes on February from January 31 as framers face numerous complexities in multiple clauses making the work tedious.
Westbound Baltimore and Ohio express train number 53 derailed partly near Bloomington Maryland, two engines and a Pullman leaving the track. Engineer J W Clark and fireman C E Ryan were slightly injured, while all passengers were reported unharmed.
Jan 18 report says Perry county jury will investigate county officials based on state auditor Tracy's findings from L E Stuarts examination. The probe cites $1 837 paid to deputy auditor A B Arm for corrugated pipe, $2 600 notes for road work sold to a bank, and notes handled by C W Crowley and county auditor vouchers unapproved. Proceeds of $165 000 highway bonds allegedly loaned at 4 cent to a Zanesville bank. County lacks funds to pay $122 300 in bonds maturing in 1924.
The eight powers approved the first three sections of the Highest open door resolution pledging respect for the policy and creating an international reference group to mediate China related disputes. Japan and France opposed the fourth section that would empower mediation with enforcement of existing commitments.
A special meeting of the council will be held tomorrow evening to consider a draft ordinance. The draft proposes a fee in another city to serve as a basis for the council to work toward an agreement. The record mentions the business portion and a pending decision.
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