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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1921
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports the United States pressing the Soviet Union for the immediate release of American citizens held in Russia. The note, sent through neutral channels, cautions Moscow against worsened conditions and notes illnesses and starvation among detained Americans. More details follow on Page Two.
Reported on a crash at 188 Erie Street Elyria involving workers from a Baltimore and Ohio railroad project. Injured men were taken to St Joseph's hospital after a hand injury and engine mishap. Garver assisted and said they could be discharged soon.
A baffling skin infection has drawn attention in Elyria with over a hundred cases. Some physicians suspect a poisonous insect while others blame waterborne exposure through small skin openings. In most cases the infection forms an abscess, is lanced, and the poison drained as swelling subsides.
Former Lorain safety director Charles C. Timberman, sought in a bribe inquiry, was arrested in Detroit by police after a three month nationwide search. He indicated plans to pursue extradition and return to Ohio willingly, claiming the matter is a political row. Sheriff Backus wired for him and planned to bring him back to Ohio this evening. Timberman resigned at Mayor Grall’s request before a Lorain grand jury probe into city affairs.
Dense roster of precinct committeemen and officials for Lorain County townships and villages. Names include Herst Township leaders Kan Bert Richmond and Louis Rothe. Amherst Township figures A E Baus and J E Whiton. Herst Village and Avon Village ward officers. Party designations appear with precincts and roles. Concluded on page 8.
London reports say Sinn Fein chiefs including De Valera Griffith and Collins meet daily in Dublin. A formal reply to Lloyd George’s peace offer is unlikely before Friday with Belfast contacted if parley moves ahead. A dominion home rule settlement could lead to a December debate and possible royal proclamation.
A large barn on Edward Stang’s farm on Telegraph road west of Elyria burned early this morning causing about 9060 dollars in losses. The fire started around 7 a.m. and destroyed the barn, modern dairying equipment, crops including twelve roads of wheat and seven acres of oats, plus a Dodge car kept inside. One-third of the property was insured and neighbors fought the fire but it was futile. only livestock and a nearby $30 vehicle survived.
Robert New, John Kowen and Charles Condi were arrested as suspects in the murder of Arthur Conery, a Columbus auto salesman, near Hamilton Sunday. They were turned over to Warren county officials. police say they admit robbing a Kranklin garage early Sunday. Mrs Connerr, attending her husband's funeral in Sharon, will view the trio. Condiff denies any knowledge of the crime and claims he was asleep in the car. The others refused to answer questions about the slaying.
William Jennings Bryan was arrested in Antioch Illinois while speeding from Delevan Wisconsin to Waukegan to deliver a lecture. The police officer did not fine him and the judge shook hands with Bryan.
The League of Women Voters of Elyria chaired by Mrs H C Stevens sends questionnaires to all primary candidates. They will answer on topics including electric light and gas, city planning, and salaries of officials, with replies disclosed to inform voters.
Reported berry picking drive draws crowds to Derry area for wild blackberries. Two Cleveland men were robbed by two masked, rough men as they loaded two bushels of berries into their car. Residents allegedly involved in the theft have been linked to past incidents.
Edward J. Decius, 35, fell through a tenth floor skylight at the Spizer building in Detroit today and died after 1 at St Vincent's hospital. Authorities believe the death may be accidental as he was reportedly in good health and spirits an hour before.
Otto Barfoot says two Elyria men held him up at dusk near Riverview Park and robbed him of money. He was found in a nearby location and taken to the local hospital for treatment.
County commissioners informed officials of the Cleveland Colum bus and Southwestern railway that they must remove the high weeds from their right of way through out the country. This work has been omitted for the past couple of years, the commissioners claim.
Alfred C. Yanberg, Cuyahoga County school superintendent, was to be arraigned in police court on charges of annoying girl clerks at the meeting building adjacent to the old county courthouse. Yanberg denied the charges.
Six unmasked men robbed the Bank of Soah in Jacksonville at 10 o'clock this morning. They forced hostages to surrender and escaped to the St Johns River side with a haul valued at 10 000 dollars.
The ten o clock east bound local car on the Southwestern left the track on Middle avenue near the rail this morning delaying traffic for a half hour. Passengers were moved to another eastbound car. The track is in bad shape and cars crawl to prevent derailment. Repairs will be made soon.
The juvenile court yesterday continued the trial of James Vargo a minor. Vargo was arrested in Lorain days ago on a charge of Violation of the Volstead law and alleged to have peddled liquor.
Gabriel Molher was fined five dollars and costs in mayor's court today after insulting Mrsolosczy who secured a warrant for his arrest. The quarrel followed a raid in which Poloscgy was arrested for violating the juvenile ordinance. Molher allegedly tipped police off about bootlegging, fueling a feud.
Tokyo advises Washington by cable that Japan accepted President Harding's invitation to join an international conference on disarmament and Far Eastern policy. The embassy says no copy of the communication reached the State Department and officials would not confirm any qualifications.
The funeral for Peui Nuci, victim of an Amherst murder, was held at 9 o clock at St Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at CrownbfLl cemetery in the county lot. No relatives or wife has been found, and authorities continue search efforts.
In Banff Alberta a rescue effort uncovers the body of Dr W E B Stone president of Purdue University at Laffarette Indiana on Mount Eanou. His wife Mrs Stone is found unconscious in a crevice and transported to Mount Assiniboine hospital with grave injuries. Both are experienced climbers who vanished July 17 during a planned four day ascent of the Matterhorn of the Rockies.
Four witnesses for the prosecution have been called in the case of the Superior Electric Company versus the Lorain Electricians' Union. The company seeks a restraining order to stop interference and boycott of their business. The plaintiffs allege the union circulated false statements about their business.
Notice instructs readers to withhold payment to carrier boys until service wanklesa are credited. Readers without a subscriber card can obtain one from the bar. Contact the Circulation Department by phone at 2316 for prompt delivery.
A cablegram sent to Lord George urged that agreements be reached with Ireland for a just and lasting peace. It was signed by multiple church leaders including Rev. W. B. Winters and Rev. Paul Hourquin, with Father Frey and other clergy mentioned as present.
A California Fruit Company truck crashed into a Worthington taxi on Gulf road near East Bridge street Ridge road and Cleveland street just before noon. Mrs Minnie Stocking and her daughter and Mrs Alfred Kiser of Alliance were seriously injured with the latter in critical condition. Mrs Jennie Worthington and her son were also involved.
On August 3 1921 Mr and Mrs Freeman Stearns of 912 Walnut Street Elyria will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary. The couple are long time residents and respected pioneers in Olmsted Township tracing Stearns lineage to 1815 with family ties to Vermont and early Ohio land grants.
In a statewide clash involving three warrants and a push to move actions to the sheriff, tensions rise as Governor Smal contends with jurisdictional battles and public cameras capture the moment while a surrender appears imminent.
Burglars entered the Tailwood station last night and escaped with about 3100 dollars worth merchandise. A window was left open and the entrance damaged the ticket office. The loot included cars, bushes, and tobacco. Authorities have no clue yet about the robbers.
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