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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
International News Service reports Crown Prince of Germany tired of island life on Wieringen in the Zuyder Zee. He fills days with correspondence, horseshoe making, motorcycle, violin, boxing, and sketching, and longs for constructive employment away from Doorn.
A village event at Crystal Beach Vermilion drew about fifteen hundred attendees. Dewey Hull won the free for all race but was injured by the rope barrier. Joe Body’s pie and egg truck caused a playful scramble. Mayor Jones's team won the tug of war, with prizes including an electric washer secured by George Smart.
A well attended marketing meeting at the courthouse brought together all cooperative elevator companies in the country. J Pringle of Olmsted Farm Exchange chaired and outlined problems and remedies while McQueen of the State Elevator Company spoke on pooling interests. FE L discussed cash and creters Z B Wallen advised managers and directors. Mr Wiley addressed the new United States House Act and the eight firms reported favorable on work and financial condition.
In district court R Bevan files suit against W H Basore seeking 1060 dollars for damages after a motor vehicle collision. Basore is accused of driving the machine and causing the loss.
Three bidders submitted bids for each class of work including trading, laying of curb, and related tasks. All bids were tabulated and now under consideration by city officials.
Gotfreid Dusha, bound over to the grand jury by Mayor Jones, is charged with assault and battery. He allegedly abused both parents after staying up late, admitted gambling in Lorain and frequent drunkenness, and set fire to the house while beating his father. No ball was fixed.
Three children, Grace 10 Florence 9 and Frank 6, perished when the home of William Ipesa caught fire in Chicago. The blaze started from an oil stove and Ipesa and his wife could not reach the children as they slept.
Highway Construction Co files answer to Orrin D. Brown seeking $16 600 in damages. Brown alleges the firm’s driver recklessly operated a truck on Broadway causing the death of six year old Gerald Brown. The company asserts the driver acted with proper precautions and is not responsible.
Washington reports Japan expressed willingness to participate in a Washington disarmament conference but did not announce commitment to attend. China also informed the United States of acceptance of President Harding's invitation to the proposed conference.
Evan Davis aged 16 and John Rodgers aged 17 were picked up by police early today. The teens were questioned and released after a brief hold. Both are listed with Cleveland addresses.
E. O. S Brown files suit seeking $1898 from Jessie Pollinger and others. He asks the court to appoint a receiver to arrange payment of the debt through a mortgage held by the plaintiff.
The special internal revenue taxes for this month cover assessments for jitney buses, pool and billiard tables, and bowling alleys and must be paid to avoid penalties.
Irish peace talks opened in London with a morning Downing Street session as Eamonn De Valera and Lloyd George prepared for talks later. Belfast turmoil flared with a girl killed and several wounded amid clashes as both sides test armsistice terms.
In Poughkeepsie New York on July 14 attorney for Mrs Anne Urquhart Stillsman plan to call H Phelps Clawson as a key witness. He will claim Stillman stayed with Mrs Stillman at Mondamere Pleasantville January 6 and 7 1918 and a letter to his mother dated January 27 1918 will support the affair claim. The testimony centers on paternity of Baby Guy born November 1918 and aims to shift focus to the alleged infidelity and the year before Guy’s birth.
In Chicago on July 14, Andrew Bryajlo slain wife during a quarrel and then began a prolonged fast. He marks his fiftieth day of abstinence from food as jail physicians fail to force nourishment. He is believed to be near death with no chance of recovery.
J S Richey 69 longtime Vir ginia native and 303 Park Ave resident died this morning after months of illness. Former chief clerk of Lorain County Draft Board he rose to prominence during World War I for his diligent, impartial service. Survived by his wife and two children FSO Richey Elyria and Mrs George A Desajez New York with service held at two o clock and burial planned in Berryville Arkansas
The Rubber City Clearing House Company of Akron paid total fines of 11 575. Andrew H Noah and Robert Noah were each fined 500. The case stemmed from selling tires at a price claimed to include a federal tax of 2 45. The firm also faced counts related to additional penalties of 275 per remaining count.
London July 14 The foreign office denied that Great Britain aims to organize two international conferences as proposed by President Harding. One would address the Far East and the other disarmament.
Akron reports that July 14 a nationwide Church of God initiative calls for fasts and prayers at dawn to lift the financial and industrial slump. Rev A J Thomlingen says the depression tests faith and prompts renewed devotion as believers seek divine relief through fasting.
In Cleveland in July Judge Bernon ordered two alienists to examine a jailed woman after a court recess. The woman collapsed in her cell as the two alienists attempted to assess her mental state. She had refused to answer questions before her breakdown, according to County Prosecutor Edwa Stanton. Her wild screams echoed in the jail for more than ten minutes.
The trial of Mrs Raber for the murder of her husband proceeds as witnesses discuss her mental state and possible testimony. The courtroom overflows with spectators including women in bright outfits while Dr Hassell testifies about her sanity and fear of death as the case unfolds.
Mrs Heil, wife of a wealthy man, attempted death by poison at a railway station waiting room and lies in serious condition. Her husband, Joseph Heil, had posted 310,066 bonds and earlier recovered valuables worth 560,000 alleged to have been stolen. The couple remains under police scrutiny as custody and looting allegations unfold.
A suit of clothes was taken from a rest and boarding house at the coal docks yesterday. The property belonged to Harry Morrison.
A bicycle owned by Elwia Skinner was reported stolen from his residence at 961 Lake Avenue yesterday. The incident notes the ownership and location but provides no further details on suspects or circumstances.
A Yellow Lite car derailed this morning causing delays. The car left the track near £:20 and rolled about a block before the rear wheels left the rails and nearly struck the curb. The warm rail provided a smooth incline guiding the wheel off the track.
Reading OCR fragments show a note about a tree on a grounds and a fall event at a mid site. Names Ralph Ream Robt appear alongside street or location hints. The text is incomplete but indicates a fall festival or event involving a tree at a grounds.
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