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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1921
Page
10
Police say Kosch killed his wife after discovering her alleged affair with Barzeko. He claimed to have aimed at Barzeko but also planned to kill himself, leaving letters to his wife and a sabotaged home. The couple’s children testified as neighbors reported a violent scene and arson attempts at the cottage.
Captain and Mrs. L M Parner aided by Salvation Army notified after a brutal premeditated killing in a crowded East Thirty- second Street home. The Kosch family, headed by Mike Kosch, faced years of abuse culminating in murder of the wife and a failed arson attempt. Police report tie a prior kidnapping case involving Barzenko, who claimed ties to Kosch, with the wider family turmoil.
Before custody at the county jail Judge Harding hears Bosch declare that if the woman had been good he would not have shot her. He says he did not try to escape and kept the revolver to show indifference to police actions.
Frank Coleman, local attorney and leader of the movement to stop the sale of government houses on the east side to speculators, will attend the special council meeting to answer questions about the city purchasing the properties. He received a letter from Frank B. Willis stating he will raise the issue with the Secretary of War immediately.
Gala remains undefeated at the top of the City Bowling league in Elyria on January 24. Temple Colts trail with two losses, Moose Club sits third with four losses, and the Eagles are last but improving. Crowds grow as league games draw near. Standings follow.
A letter found on Mike Kosch at Central station from Perth Amboy outlines an obituary he wrote for himself and details a planned triple killing. Kosch, who lived in Lorain, cites marital trouble and alleges Mike Barzenko kidnapped his children, claiming the revenge motive for his intended murder and suicide. He mentions buying a revolver in Pittsburgh for $14 and describes his move between Lorain and Perth Amboy as part of his plan.
Oberlin defeated Hiram 25 to 20 at home on Saturday night, leading 19 to 6 at halftime. The locals played a fast, well coordinated game with exciting moments and strong offensive tactics as Oberlin controlled the matchup.
Jessie Bugtrellie of Lorain filed divorce proceedings against Sebastian Bugtrellie alleging willful absence for three years and gross neglect of duty. The report also notes a disturbance incident at Ruth drug store linked to peppermint refusal and Jamaica ginger penalties, with a college basketball box score snippet and player listings in the Oberlin game.
Elyria January 24 boot legger Louie Barough of West River Street faced fines in police court after a dry period. Friends organized a subscription and raised over 500 dollars by eight p.m. to pay the fine and costs, releasing Balous from jail. An American bystander remarked he would lie in jail first, if fined five hundred dollars, before his friends would ever fund his release.
Elyria January 24. City officials note many arrests on intoxication charges involve similar tales of strangers giving away liquor. Three young men picked up Saturday night claimed an unknown benefactor supplied the drink. Courts fined them from five to ten dollars each. Mayor Jones warns repeat offenders face grand jury binding over.
Blyrila Jan 24 county commissioners and Ridgeville and Avon township trustees plus local citizens met to discuss widening and cleaning the Myers ditch that runs through both townships and to consider improvements.
A brief note suggests natural events can interrupt plans and leave individuals unable to secure insurance due to unforeseen risks. The statement emphasizes the need for preparedness against unpredictable environmental factors affecting coverage and stability.
WARHKTOWN Jan 24 A mob lynched two negroes after a night of clashes between armed blacks and whites. A company of home guards was kept on duty and five leaders were arrested as authorities moved to keep order. The inquest will decide the fate of the two lynched men, while eleven others remain jailed for safekeeping. Also reported death notices for two infants in Elyria and Grafton with funerals today.
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