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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
2
An arrest warrant is sought for Mrs. Burkett on forgery charges linked to the late Theodore Roosevelt estate. Assistant District Attorney Meg led the inquiry at the request of Roosevelt and executor George Emlen Peveit. The prosecution cites a $60,806 sum tied to a 1912 Progressive convention matter in Chicago.
Albert Ker of Mansfield was installed as Grand Patriarch of Ohio Odd Fellows for the ensuing year at the annual encampment in Canton. State officers installed include J S Recobo Grand Chief Scribe Barrows Grand Warden Garrett Grand Secretary and W J Sons Grand Treasurer. About 2000 Ohio Odd Fellows attended the Canton encampment parade and sessions.
A Daily graph dispatch from Copenhagen claims a peasant revolution has broken out in Bulgaria with fighting in the streets of the capital. The report remains unconfirmed.
July 13 testimony before a special legislative committee examines penitentiary conditions. D S Creamer asserts, by constitutional authority, that prison made goods must be conspicuously marked and not sold without such marking. The panel plans a tour of a prison farm near Lorgon.
Washington reports that Japan Italy and China have not yet formally replied to President Harding on disarmament proposals. Officials note cautious optimism as Japan appears closer to accepting but fear regional turmoil in Siberia may delay action. A Tokyo news round suggests public support for partial disarmament, with a straw poll showing 95 percent of 30 000 completed postcards favoring armament reduction.
President Harding telegraphed the National Association of Real Estate Boards in Chicago that the business outlook is fast improving. He extended greetings to real estate leaders and cited confidence as the greatest need and reason for optimism.
Washington reports that budget director Charles G Dawes proposed a permanent printing conference with executives from all branches of government. With presidential approval, the plan seeks uniform printing standards, improved business methods, and reduced distribution to curb wasteful public spending.
The Lorain Journal Co of Lorain is incorporated in Columbus with authorized capital of $106,000 to Emil Calman and G A Resek. The filing signals planned operations and corporate formation in Ohio.
Cleveland police scour Crystal Beach during a city picnic to locate Bobby Hunt and two companions who escaped from Cuyahoga county jail while awaiting trial for murder of Patrolman Sprosty. A nationwide manhunt is underway as authorities seek to bring the fugitives to justice.
Wansfield July 13 A bomb shelling of the courthouse followed remarks by John F Kramer federal prohibition commissioner to the Rotary Club. He said information indicates county officers and employees are trafficking in liquor. One county official and one deputy were recently indicted by the grand jury for alleged irregularities.
The report describes a combined air and naval exercise where a German destroyer is sunk by U S planes near the Virginia coast. Brigadier General Mitchell commands 46 Army planes, with Martin bombers and De Havilland fighters, each plane carrying bombs for a staged attack more than a hundred miles from base.
Washington January 13 7re Campbell Willis note the anti beer bill is expected to pass the Senate by a large majority though constitutional questions about prescribing alcohol to the sick may reach the Supreme Court. Republican leaders expect strong opposition but plan to force a vote before the weekend. the House already approved the measure by a wide margin.
Ohio plant pathologists estimate crop disease losses run into millions yearly with corn and potato crops most affected. A cooperative survey by Ohio State University and the agriculture department notes apple blight and other diseases cause significant damage, guiding county agents to emphasize disease control.
Mrs Anna Slaght of the Drake Hotel is the only woman in the United States holding an assistant manager role in a big transient hotel. She arrived in Chicago last September to join four assistant managers under John B Drezke, supervising the upper floors and upkeep, equal in authority to the male colleagues.
New Pence era rules mandate anti glare devices on vehicles and specify glare limits, with the State Highway Commission to set compliant device standards. A 27 member committee will test and advise on acceptable glare reducing equipment to be used statewide.
A historical note contrasts scent-smelling with wine and tea tasting, asserting the scent expert’s role is far rarer and more valued than a wine taster, highlighting the specialized skill in aroma evaluation.
The Great Pyramid is identified with King Cneops of Egypt and is described as containing about 2,309,000 biochs of stone.
Paterson New Jersey July 13. A prize of 93,000 marks awaits the first American parlay crew to capture or sink a Japanese warship in case of war. Charles Q H Fritsche, local engineer and inventor of the locomotive turntable, left a will now set for probate after dying in Dresden New Year’s Day. Five thousand marks at exchange equals about $3 for Paterson’s poor.
In Poughkeepsie New York July 13 a hearing in the Stillman divorce began with a surge of subpoenas for witnesses. Mrs Stillman’s counsel sent process servers to Pennsylvania where most witnesses are said to be. the defense hopes testimony will refute James A Stillman’s claim he was not with his wife for about a year before the birth of their son Guy.
The Reichsbank says a large gold loan of 159,900,000 marks has been agreed with Holland. Payment of 1,066,900,900 gold marks is due August 31, with negotiations completed and announced today. The move marks a significant financial arrangement between Germany and the Netherlands.
Naval construction in Japan is at a standstill as 20000 workers strike in Kobe shipyards and sympathy strikes spread. A Kobe workers council forms to take over supervision of plants amid the stoppage.
Patchy report from Wexico City indicates plans for a commission named by President Carranza. Officials say motions abroad lack state department confirmation, while one action may echo Carranza’s earlier overtures. A separate item notes German flame-throwers used in France against locusts.
A traveler notes the island’s landscape as nearly treeless with a 159 mile trek revealing almost no shade or wood. The account highlights barren terrain and minimal natural shelter along the route.
William Horstmeyer of 1619 Powers St Cincinnati Ohio reports stomach trouble lasting a year improved after taking Tanlac. He describes relief from pain and weakness, weight gain, better sleep, and renewed appetite. Tanlac sold in Elyria by J Acolphus Ebert.
In Youngstown on July 13 Lou Green, Webster Avenue, and Maukice Rubin of Pittsburgh along with Manuel Julovitz of Youngstown were arrested. Federal agents confiscated a Liberty touring car and an Askey liquor crate. The men allegedly transported liquor valued at 318 050 during the past four months.
Senator Norris of Nebraska urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to postpone action on a resolution protesting alleged land warfare violations by British forces in Ireland. The move follows the peace treaty between Britain and Irish leaders set for London.
London reports a funeral service scheduled for Saturday for Harry Hawker famed British aviator who was killed last night during practice for the annual Derby event. The loss marks a bold aerial era in Britain with Hawker remembered for pioneering trans Atlantic efforts.
The article reports on ongoing talks regarding Ireland’s future with De Valera insisting on a republic. It notes Ulster’s separate parliament and constitution, British concessions rejected by Ulster nationalists, and the futility seen in negotiating with Sinn Fein leaders.
The Cleveland Southwestern and Columbes Railway began a fast freight service between this city and Cleveland last night with a nightly train. The Green Line franchise allows freight service when ready. Through the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce traffic department, goods will be loaded in Cleveland and delivered locally the same night. Rates match steam rail for Elyria. on the Southern division rates are 20 percent higher, with 1–3 cars run based on cargo.
The report describes Ireland's fragile situation amid post-armistice tensions. It notes British troop withdrawal fears for southern unionists, crowds around De Valera, and unrest in Belfast breaking the armistice with police injuries. The southern Irish parliament convened in Dublin with Prime events.
Elisabeth George was granted a divorce in common pleas court today in an uncontested suit. The plaintiff claimed infidelity and lack of support by her husband. She received a divorce and twenty five dollars a month alimony. The couple formerly lived in Western Heights.
E J Howenstern, secretary of the local chamber of commerce, will attend the Ohio Retail Secretaries Association meeting in Lorain on August 5. The conference closes with a joint dinner at Lorain Mercantile Berean where various work aspects will be discussed. G W Dudaedar, Lorain chamber manager, conducts the conference.
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