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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
3
A fragment notes a striking ship and martial law context with a pen gate battle, implying a tense civil situation and legal measures under consideration. The readable text centers on conflict over authority and potential governance actions.
Edith Ordmond files for divorce from a St Cloud, Minnesota couple alleging humiliation and threats. The filing cites a 1919 incident and notes they have a 12 year old child. The document references support from Edith and claims of at least one party failing to provide.
Fragmentary OCR records a court case involving Mabel Martin and Helen Brau. Mentions habitual drunkenness, alleged abuse, and support issues. Lacks coherent details, dates, or clear outcomes due to damaged text.
Readable fragments show promoters arranging a shoe tournament for class pitchers. The event aims to reopen participation, with prizes promised and efforts extending to Lorain Oberlin and nearby towns as a new structure nears completion.
A two year organized concert presented multiple selections to showcase artists as soloists. Director Giles arranged the program to please a large audience of about 25 entertainers. applause after each piece showed success. A soaking rain did not hinder the event.
The New York stock market opened strong with G S Steel up 1 4 to 7 8, Sinclair Oil up 1 4 to 27 0 1 4, United Fruit up 1 8 to 10 99 3 4, Studebaker 5 8 to 77 1 4, Bethlehem Steel 5 8 to 43 7 8, General Asphalt 1 2 to 23 4, Baldwin up 7 in stock gains, Arrow 1 4 to 14 1 4, American Locomotive 1 2 to 82, Allied Chemical 1 2 to 38, Pacfic Oil 1 4 to 36 5 3, Mexican Pete unchanged at 105.
New York reports opening prices for liberty bonds with Second 4 1-48 at 87.78 dollars Third 4 1-48 at 913.96 dollars Fourth 4 1-45 at 87.96 dollars and Victory bonds at 3 4 and 4 3-49 pounds 462.
Price reports show wheat futures down slightly in Chicago while corn and oats move modestly. Cleveland markets note cattle calves sheep and hogs with varying gains and losses. Toledo seed and grain quotes list cash and forward prices for clover timothy orchard rye oats and barley.
J A Simpece general manager of the Ampcon Motor Co announces a $25,000 stock of Ford parts stored in steel bins and cabinets in the main shop. Parts are numbered and listed to match the catalogue so customers can fetch items themselves if desired.
Riga reports say Soviet authorities agreed to release American prisoners in exchange for US famine relief. Hoover says no confirmation yet from Washington. relief actions depend on official acceptance of terms and safety assurances for workers.
A letter circulated by Madame Gorky from Maxim Gorky in Berlin reports widespread hunger in Russia. It cites over 29 million Russians facing hunger and more than six million displaced peasants, with caravans roaming the plains as harvest approaches.
New York on July 20 shows closing figures for Liberty Bonds with first 41-4 at 87.82 and 31-28 at 87.76, along with second 41-48 at 37.60 and fourth 41-45 at 387.380, reflecting market notes and victory bonds at 98.60.
July 30 reports Cleaveland marks the 126th anniversary with a rain insurance policy that costs 2350 dollars and guarantees coverage against two tenths of an inch of rain on any afternoon. The city later received rain totaling two tenths of an inch, triggering a payout of 32000 dollars.
In Elvria Ohio on FCL avenue near Victoria Boulevard a car collided with a truck injuring Louis Younger 4% years old and his mother Mrs Katherine Cook 4 years old. They were taken to George Hollmeyer’s home at 332 Northern avenue for treatment with internal injuries and cuts and bruises reported.
State papers slash prices as Press News and Plain Dealer reduce from three to two cents to hold circulation amid widespread unemployment. Other papers in Cincinnati Toledo Akron Huntington also announce two cent newsstand prices and adjusted subscriptions with delivery and mail rates noted.
The text notes a vast search for food among the Tartar tribes and cites Madame Gorky speaking on Russia’s hunger and resilience. It portrays Russia as reluctant to charity, seeking aid with work, groceries, medicines, agricultural machinery, and railroad supplies, while urging inter and external help.
U S Senator Joseph France arrived in Riga from Moscow after a trip to study conditions in the Soviet Union. He appeared fatigued and said he would not be interviewed until rested. He disclosed that he spoke with Lenin, who expressed a desire to secure American trade.
Mrs Marguerite FE Harrison of Baltimore has been freed from imprisonment in Russia. Release secured by United States Senator Joseph Irwin France of Maryland. They have arrived in Riga and report Mrs Harrison is well and cheerful despite weight loss. Senator France notes difficulty in securing her release.
In Sistersville Delbert Jacobs 25 his fiancée Mrs Bessie Bennett and Hazel Van Camp 26 nurse were swept under in a wadertow at a treacherous sand bar on the Ohio river near PadeniCtry. Jacobs and Van Camp bodies recovered. Search continued for Smith body. Drownings mark first of season in district.
Banff Alta July 30 A search party extended for the body of Dr W E Stone Purdue University president who fell from a cliff while attempting Mount Fanon near Lafay Fayette Indiana The effort is exhausted and a better equipped group may be sent She is with the sick party and will be brought out by if possible The trail 55 miles rugged and largely foot or pack horse travel with crossing Marvel Lake and deep abysses The doctor expects no immediate return and the journey remains arduous
A Pennsylvania Limited train was held up at 4 30 this morning near Cassandra east of Johnstown. Bandits demanded registered mail, fired five shots injuring clerk A J Lantz, and forced the engineer to apply emergency brakes. Passengers escaped unmolested as robbers fled toward the mountains. Local authorities and railroad police launched pursuit.
Admissions Mary Cecil Hazel street Afrs Caroline Simms RTP No 2 Nick Schmidt county infirm mary Mrs Florence James Cleveland Mrs Gertrude Saunders Chestnut street Robert Wehrber Beebecourt Births To Mr and Mrs Fred Simme RR D No 2 a son to Mr and Mrs James Cleveland a daughter to Mr and Mrs Saunders Chestnut street a daughter Discharged Leslie Brown Cleveland street
Studebaker Corporation announces a regular dividend of 134 percent on both preferred and common stock payable September 1 to shareholders of record at the close of business August 10. Rumors of an extra dividend were denied by president A. R. Erskine.
We offer repair, recharging or new battery options for any make. Special low prices on new batteries.
In Des Moines Judge Joseph Meyer refuses Mrs. William Roote's divorce claim, ruling insufficient evidence that her husband’s control of family shopping, including corsets, justified separation. The suit argued the husband buys items for the wife, but the court found the evidence lacking.
A fragmented page continues reporting a spirited contest involving newsboys with numerous names listed. The text mentions Glen Troupe, Richard Martin, Ronald Musselman, and others among a long roster, indicating a competitive event or roster reveal without clear outcome.
ALI announces a big Moose picnic at Crystal Beach on Sunday with a sports program and cash prizes to attract entries. A ball game is planned as a main attraction and cars depart on the yellow line at 9 o'clock in the morning.
Walter D. Schall 24 machinist and Violetta Pfeifer 1 clerk both of Lorain appear on marriage license papers. Also listed are Heremin Sitanich 30 laborer of Lorain and Ceelia Severkar 19 Elyria with a Lorain priest, and Ernest G. Rowe 21 laborer of Lorain with Carrie Miller 19 Elyria and a Justice of the Peace from Elyria.
The Allen and Haylor firm in Oberlin dissolves as R. W. Allen buys out W. H. Haylor. The furniture and undertaking business was run successfully in the town.
After more than twenty years in business, Mr. Haylee and his wife weigh relocating this fall to join their daughter Mrs. Raymond Shuart in Sostaine. Many Oberlin friends would regret if they depart.
Nine year old Ruth Roggie daughter of A B Rogge of 156 North Pleasant Oberlin is suffering from infantile paralysis affecting her left arm. She was taken ill the previous Friday while visiting Cleveland and returned Monday the 25th. Under Dr Mc Clellan she is recovering well and expected to regain movement in her arm today.
Oberlin will host State Engineer E I Roberts and AHL engineer of the State Board of Health next Thursday and Friday for a survey of the water and sewage systems. Roberts conducted a solar inspection of the plant a year ago.
Miss Florence Hewitt entertains her sister Miss Gladys Hewitt and Miss Lucile Roce of Baker's crossing for a few days. Mrs A W MacLachlan and baby from Sault Saint Marie Mich returned home after three weeks with her parents. Capt H C Brown and Mrs Brown of N Professor street visiting. Geraldine Bowen spending a few weeks at her home. Miss Bowes employed as secretary at the Union League club in Chicago.
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