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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
1
Levelland dispatch reports Eva Raber, known as the poison queen, on trial in Ohio for murder. The case involves Planned assassination by hired killers, with Raber pleading not guilty by insanity and facing possible death or confinement. Prosecution to call Dr. P. B. A. Jacobs to rebut insanity defense.
Seatieagal News Service reports 16 year old Shorty Heught waived preliminary hearing and was released on bail after being accused of murdering 19 year old Ernie King. Parents claim the death was accidental, investigation ongoing in Ravensville.
Harrison Bruce and Dick Slater showcased stalks from the Hanaford farm on Oberlin Road near Stop 94. Bruce's yellow field corn reached twelve feet four inches, while Slater's ensilage corn stood ten feet three inches. Farmers measure tapes to determine county tallest corn.
The southern Lorain county area reports a sudden invasion of tiny insects that cover faces and hands within minutes. Although they do not bite, the pests are highly annoying and perplex farmers who have never seen them before and cannot explain their origin.
Firefighters responded to a brush pile blaze on Branson Avenue using a small chemical extinguisher. The fire was quickly controlled with no damage reported and no injuries.
Chicago July 15. Dora Waterman 41 was convicted of murdering her husband Lia Waterman a wealthy butcher. Her son Jacob 17 was tried with her and acquitted. The jury set Waterman’s punishment at 17 years in the penitentiary. She admitted killing with a butcher’s cleaver and claimed self defense. After verdict she offered her hand in marriage and said, If I had been young. Forty two women have been tried for murder in Cook county in the last five years.
Lakeside, Co July 15. At the close session of the Lakeside Federation of Women's Clubs resolutions endorsed a movement for greater modesty in dress and closer companionship between parents and children. Elected officers include Mrs Thomas Maxwell Fremont president Mrs Eva Hills Lorain vice president Mrs E F Schultz Elyria secretary and Mrs A R Black Port Canton treasurer.
Mrs. William Henson died unexpectedly at home 326 6th Street Elyria on Wednesday afternoon aged 84 born in England June 12 1837 came to America with family in 1845 settled in Avon then Elyria where she married William Henson November 10 1860. Services conducted by Rev Nichols of First Baptist at Home were followed by interment at Ridgelawn cemetery. Survived by husband four children George L Seward W Horton all Elyria one daughter Mrs Hubert F Bingham of Buffalo and brother John Arthur Crisp of Jefferson Ohio.
Oklahoma City reports fire losses from the Tulsa riot on May 31 and June 1 total about 1.5 million dollars and one death.
The Polish press bureau in London on July 15 denied reports of an assassination attempt on President Pilsudski of Poland. The denial emphasizes there was no such attack and cautions readers against circulating unverified claims.
Sheriff Backus arrested John Ehrlick in Huntington Township last night on a Lorain police warrant for a stand larceny charge. Ehrlick is wanted in Lorain for the theft allegation.
The report covers a pause in talks between Lloyd George and De Valera as Belfast sees fresh clashes during the armistice, with three dead and fears of higher casualties. It notes O'Brien’s hopes for separate considerations before any renewal of meetings and cites a Columbus council cable noting Irish republic recognition.
A radical change at the Western division of the Green Line follows the resignation of H J Humphrey as district superintendent. He is succeeded by C J Elliott and will move to the dispatcher's office. Humphrey, with the road for years, was well liked by carmen and office staff.
A misprint in yesterday's issue misidentified the injured man at the community picnic rope event. Raymond Draegert plunged into a rope to restrain the crowd, struck his chin, and was briefly unconscious before recovering. He is a star pitcher for the T. S. Columbia club and will pitch against Dover at Riverview Park on Sunday.
Abe Koren’s case was settled out of court yesterday after three charges were filed including resisting an officer. The resolution ends the legal matter with no trial.
Joe Valga pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Justice S. J. George. He was intoxicated when he struck a small boy, injuring him on the head. Valga received a $50 fine and thirty days in the county jail.
Elias Gordon was granted a divorce from Lena Gordon by Judge Redington yesterday afternoon for gross neglect of duty. Mrs. Gordon receives $500 alimony and $12 weekly support for a minor child.
The new Oberlin to Elyria road opened to traffic Monday though minor work remains on berms and ditches. Officials warn it could close briefly if expedited repairs are needed and discuss funding for north Oberlin repairs. The West Lorain Street improvement within Oberlin limits will be let at Columbus on July 22, with county-end work already underway.
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts derided the record of care for ex service men as a national disgrace and vigorously opposed the Penrose motion to recommit the soldiers bonus bill to the Senate Finance Committee as urged by President Harding.
Two men from Brooklyn were held to await extradition to Ohio on murder charges tied to a December payroll robbery at the W. W. Sly Company of Cleveland. Assistant Prosecutor Harry Parson and Detectives Captain George Matowitz attended arraignment.
Washington July 15 Japan requested a statement from the United States on the scope of potential Pacific and Far Eastern policy discussions at the upcoming disarmament conference. State department officials would not confirm a reply but it is believed an answer has been sent.
The office of Doctor Duncan was entered yesterday at noon and fifty cents worth of stamps stolen. It is thought that the crime was committed by some boys.
July 15 Fremont lodge of Elks names committee to negotiate for a site along Lake Erie near Port Clinton to build a summer clubhouse and bathing beach for members and families.
Miss Mary I Kimball 47 of Medina, sister of Mrs D M Brian of this city, died at St Joseph's hospital Lorain. An active Medina club member, she was well known in Medina and visited often in this city.
In Cleveland on July 13 the defense finished its sur-rebuttal for Mrs Catherine Eva Kaber as County Prosecutor Edward C Stanton began closing arguments for the state. Mrs Kaber was carried into the courtroom in a fainting spell by three deputies as restoratives were applied while attendants worked to revive her.
In Cleveland the fate of Mrs. Catherine Eya Kaber, accused of killing her husband, heads to the jury after a morning session in which she fainted and was unable to stand for sur-rebuttal. Attorneys predicted the state rested before noon and court adjourned with Kaber walking from the courtroom.
A strong north wind and heavy rain hit Elyria County Thursday evening, uprooting trees and damaging buildings across districts. Telephone and electric service were disrupted as power lines fell, with winds estimated above forty miles per hour at the lake shore. The storm followed a two day heat spell and brought relief to workers and residents.
John Thren was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to six months in the workhouse for assault and battery by Justice George today. He threatened his wife with death and assaulted her, after being arrested by Sheriff Backus upon neighbor complaints.
The buildings and lands committee and the sewage and drainage committee met yesterday afternoon in the council chamber to discuss street improvements and related matters. Reports will be presented to the council at the next meeting on August 29.
The accused widow’s trial pauses as defense considers her taking the stand. Attorneys and officials debate whether she will testify, potentially revealing sensational details about her prominent Cleveland husband. Dr Jacobs testified the husband died from stab wounds. the defense argues exhaustion and possible robbery angles. Continued on page two.
A motion filed with the state seeks an order from the Loreim county appellate court to certify its record in the Henrietta Thiessen case now Henrieten Thiewen-Johrson v Moore et al. The action was submitted in Columbus on July 15 as part of ongoing appellate proceedings.
The article notes Japan's ongoing push to strengthen naval aviation, with British ex-officers and designers training Japanese crews. It outlines planned aviation divisions and locations, and discusses the context of U S disarmament debates while warning of potential conflict within ten years.
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