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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
1
In Cleveland a six juror panel on Mrs. Raber’s murder case hears options and motions. Witnesses describe the defendant’s demeanor and attire as the jury debate continues. observers note the courtroom tension and public interest in the pending verdict.
Hundreds of Elyrians and guests gathered to witness a fireworks display. The sky lit with rockets and bursts as spectators applauded the performers. The American shield saluted the crowd near the end.
The fragment notes a June 30th date connected to a refund event labeled as furniture day. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a local or internal notice about refunds tied to furniture transactions.
For the first time in months there were no accidents over the Fourth of July weekend. The absence of incidents contrasts with the unusually high traffic observed Sunday and Monday. Officer Brown notes the unusual quiet amid heavy trade activity.
Morris Wagenstein aged 14 of 209 Lo ai street was seriously injured when he fell about twenty feet from a roof while playing ball near noon today. His left leg was broken below the hip and he sustained head and shoulder bruises.
A Chamber of Commerce committee will attend the council meeting this evening to back a proposed shingle ordinance initiated by State Fire Marshal H A Dykeman. The group also seeks suspension of rules to advance the city planning ordinance to a second reading before the council’s summer recess.
The body of Fred Nagy was recovered Saturday afternoon by Patrolman Edmund Brown. Nagy, a South Lorain resident, was to be married in a few days. He drowned after cramps from a sudden cold immersion at the quarry hole Stop 7 on the yellow line. Coroner Perry ruled accidental drowning.
Mrs Jacob Dixon aged 78 died at her son J H Dixon’s home 314 East River Street early Tuesday morning. She had lived in Elvira only briefly and death was unexpected. Funeral services will be held at Wilkine Hurst parlors at 3 30 p m Thursday with Rev E B Redhead officiating.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Gardner of 223 Summer Street died Friday evening at Flyria Memorial Hospital Funeral services planned for later date with funeral home arrangements to be announced.
Thirteen people died in Chicago and vicinity during the Independence Day period. Two were shot, five drowned, five killed in auto crashes, and a boy died from a fall. Michigan reports eleven holiday deaths including six drowning victims and a child to eat a firecracker incident.
Police raided a drink stand and arrested proprietors after Jay Humphrey pled guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Humphrey had been jailed since Sunday evening and officers traced the thirst transaction to the loop saloon. Both men pleaded innocence but were found guilty and fined 500 dollars and costs, held in default of payment.
BerNice A. Anderson of Elyria sues Lorain City for 10000 claiming an upheaved Broadway pavement near the Pantheon theater on January 10 1921 caused a sprained ankle and left her unable to dance or play golf since then confining her to bed for two weeks.
Tony Ross and T R Stesic were arrested Saturday on a charge of transporting liquor. Each man carried a flask of whiskey and hootch was found in pockets of the machine. Their case was continued until the latter part of the week.
I X and Star reports that James Knowles and James Morgan confessed to an organized auto theft gang. A wife of Knowles is in custody. The men allegedly stole more than fifty cars and shipped them to Cincinnati for sale.
The Ohio Rotary club led push aims to make the Elyria Gates Home for Crippled Children a national and then international center for crippled child care. Officials say the hospital, staffed by top experts and supported by state funding, could position Elyria as a humanitarian hub and boost the city’s reputation.
Casualties from the Whiting refinery blast are rising with nine dead and forty two wounded. Two steel mills at the site caught fire, burning oil and gas over hundreds of square yards. Damage is estimated at 2 million dollars. Officials probe possible gas leak or excessive pressure in a still as the cause.
The United Presbyterian Church begins a free two hour daily summer Bible School for children ages six to fourteen, running four weeks and ending August 5. Enrollment is open to all, with diploma possible for course completers, and information available at the church study or by calling 7452.
CHICAGO July 5 Clinton Harper village president of Delton shot and fatally wounded Mrs Homer Davidson and then killed himself. Police say jealousy likely motive. Harper recently received 5000 compensation for four fingers lost in a railroad accident and had spent much of it on legal actions with Mrs Davidson after she left her husband weeks earlier. The shooting happened in an apartment after a quarrel.
Major railroad labor leaders from the Big Four and fourteen unions propose a unified stance after a 48 hour conference. They indicate acceptance of a 12 percent wage reduction ordered by the labor board but vow to oppose further cuts and insist on resisting changes in working conditions.
Mrs Helena Lepper aged 52 years 7 months 11 days wife of Smith Lepper died Sunday at 9 00 p m at her home 204 East Broad Street after five months illness She leaves her husband and three sons Fred Cleveland Ledra Orrville Ward Elyria Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 00 p m from the East Broad Street home Rev O C Nichols officiating and burial will be in Windsor Ohio Thursday morning
The Taylor Land and Improvement Company of Lorain filed suit in common pleas court to recover 6500 dollars claimed as due for several lots in defendants W A Barton and others allotment. The plaintiffs allege the defendants agreed to purchase multiple parcels but failed to pay in full.
Dublin dispatch reports Premier Smuts of South Africa arriving in Dublin and meeting with key republican leaders. Indications say peace negotiations progress favorably as both sides exchange prisoners and hostilities may ease in isolated Irish districts. The capture of the Earl of Bankhans is noted as a possible development this week.
Sixteen ex-service men from Amherst Etyria and Lorain will join a Rainbow Division reunion in Cleveland. The day includes a business meeting uniform parade company reunions and athletic contests highlighting a unit that served in Champagne Chateau Thierry St. Mihiel Argonne Sedan and the Raine. The convention runs from July 34 to July 1f.
The article notes that third party rates were adjusted upward on July first. First and second class rates increase from 13 to 24 cents, with larger increases up to 10 cents in the eighth zone. It recalls a past rate of one cent per pound from three years ago.
The case involves union store leaders including Walker and Keyser tied to a $2,500 loan to organizing members. The Stoney grocery was funded by the loan, opened briefly, and then sold out amid dispute.
July celebrations occurred across the county with Pittsfeld hosting a community picnic and a concert, playlet, and contests. Le rain featured fireworks and athletic games, Brownhelm held a patriotic ceremony, and Etyrta's Riverview park hosted baseball, fireworks, and horse races.
In a brief and unclear report, two young twin boys of Mr and Mrs Jonnerm are mentioned alongside a fatal incident on a colored route. Details are sparse in the readable text.
Report from Dublin outlines Sinn Fein leaders and unionists in London mediated talks chaired by Lloyd George. Attendees included Middleton Dockrell Woods and Jameson. Craig did not attend. Morning Post mocked the conference while noting progress on some agreements and a Friday follow up.
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