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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1921

Page

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Ohio State Automobile Club urges highway protection bill

The Ohio State Automobile Association campaigns for Senate Bill No. 34 to curb overloaded trucks and protect highways. It urges auto clubs to pressure Governor Davis to sign, arguing current drivers pay little tax while destroying roads and that the measure would reduce weight limits and regulate speeds to preserve state highways. The Lorain County club supports the bill and asks Governor Davis to sign.

Ohio State Automobile Association Davis J. F. Burke Ohio Elyria House Senate Transportaton Raymond Beck Good Readg Board State Automobile Association Lorain County Automobile Club

Bank Clearings For the Past Week in U S Cities

United States bank clearings for the week ending June 2 totaled 6.095 billion, rising from last week’s 5.994 billion but below last year’s 7.209 billion. Major cities show declines in all listed centers, including New York 3.759 billion and Chicago 438.453 million, with Pittsburgh and Cleveland also down sharply.

International News Service New York United States Brandstreets Journal Chicago Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Kansas City San Francisco Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Cincinnati New Orleans Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Toledo

Death of humorist Luke McLuke at Cincinnati hospital

James Hastings known as Luke McLuke dies at Good Samaritan hospital Cincinnati at 12 10 AM. Widowed wife Rose Hastings and a son survive. Hastings born in Lowell Massachusetts on a date about three years ago according to the report from International News Service.

International News Service Cincinnati James Hastings Luke McLuke Good Samaritan Hospital Rose Hastings Flantings Lowell Mass

County Beekeepers to Meet at Oberlin Later This Month

The Lorain County Beekeepers Association will hold its next meeting in Oberlin on June 27. Six new members joined at the LaGrange session, raising the total to 65 as efforts begin to combat American Foulbrood disease affecting local bees. Twenty five members attended the LaGrange gathering.

Lorain County H. A. Rahmer

French Troops Battle Poles in Silesia Aces

Berlin dispatches report fighting between French troops and Polish insurgents at Katowicz in Silesia. Poles driven from Bogoschuetz district as Oppeln notes Polish forces evacuated Pless. German plebiscite commissioner recalls volunteers to guard Beuthen.

International Berlin Kattowitz Silesia Oppeln Bogoschuetz Beuthen Vossiche Zeitung Pless

Americanization Work Explained by Official

Yesterday the city Ameri canization committee met at George H. Chamberlain’s office. Prof. E. C. Vermillion of Columbus described state wide efforts, noting progress in foreign centers and urging continuation this year. He praised the local committee as thorough and intelligent and encouraged renewed effort.

George H. Chamberlain Turner Block E. C. Vermillion Columbus

Man Fined $25 for Driving Auto While Drunk

Fred Popowsky of this city was arrested by Deputy Ruth for operating a motorcycle while intoxicated. He nearly hit travelers on the road and was detained by the deputy. This morning before Justice George he was fined $25 and costs.

Fred Popowsky Ruth Backus Justice George

Two Couples Freed Today in Separate Divorces

Judge Redington granted two divorces this morning. Anna Duvall obtained a divorce from Timothy Duvall with Ohio custody and support questions arising from a Kentucky divorce claim. Clara Mizner of Lorain divorced W B Mizner for cruelty and neglect, resuming the name Clara Root.

Redington Anna Duvall Timothy Duvall Duvall Kentucky Clara Root

Democrat Aims for Akron Mayor Seat

Akron June 4 William H Hoover former city treasurer filed petition to run as the Democratic candidate for mayor. He seeks the nomination to lead Akron in upcoming elections and advance local governance.

International News Service Akron William H. Hoover

England May War on Turkey

London reports Britain threatens war against Turkish nationalists in Asia Minor. A fleet is reportedly being assembled at Malta to cooperate with Greek forces in Anatolia. The Daily Express notes Lloyd George favors Greece and opposes the Turkish nationalists. Constantinople dispatch says Turkey declares war on Britain.

Reeves London Great Britain Asia Minor Malta Daily Express Anatolia Lloyd George Greece Constantinople Angola

Polish Insurgents Open Heavy Firing on Silesian Front

Berlin dispatch says Polish insurgents resume heavy firing along the Silesian front after a brief lull. They capture Turawa from German volunteers who evacuated after suffering ten casualties. Polish armored trains bombard Slawa.

Frank Mason Berlin Silesian Front Oppeln Turawa Slawa

Slayer Is Sentenced to Ten Years for Grandfather Murder

In Columbia Missouri on June 4 a jury after seven hours returned a guilty verdict against Frank Statts for the murder of his 79 year old grandfather Samuel Halstead on June 25 last year. Statts was sentenced to ten years in prison with HRS witnesses who used sign language helping determine the verdict.

Columbia Frank Statts Samuel Halstead Statts Dhat

Lorain Bank Robber Fages Trial Set for Monday

Prosecuting attorney Webber announced the trial of Theodore Dietz for participating in the South Lorain foreign bank robbery last February. The case alleges Dietz and a companion held up the bank cashier when the vault opened, securing nearly $100.00.

Webber Theodore Dietz South Lorain Dietz

Copies of Annual Report Now Ready

City Auditor W. F. Guthman has printed the 1920 annual report showing receipts expenditures and balances of all departments and is distributing copies throughout the city.

W. F. Guthman

Stock Market Opens With Small Dips and Gains

New York May 4 There was no special feature to the opening trading with changes confined to narrow limits. Sugar shares were firm while Cuba cane sugar fell to a yearly low, and American beet sugar rose. Crucible steel and California Pete moved modestly as motors showed slight gains and tires remained easy.

International News Service New York Cuba Crucible California Pete Royal Dutch

Pastor dies after forty years in Sandusky area

June 4 report from Milan area states Rev. George Bartlett 79, longtime leader of the Friends church, died last night of pneumonia contracted Tuesday. He preached as usual last Sunday.

International News Service Sandusky Friends Church Milan George Bartlett

Liberty bond rates listed for opening trading in New York

Opening liberty bonds quoted in New York on June 4 show various prices: first 4 1-4s at $87.74, second 4 1-48s at £86.70, third 4 1-48s at $99.72, fourth 1-48s at £86.74, victory 3 4s at £98.10, and victory 4 3-48s at $95.10, with pounds and dollars as shown.

New York Liberty Bonds Victory

Municipal Band Plans Summer Concerts in City Park

The Elyria municipal band, under Director Arthur Giles with 22 pieces, plans Wednesday evening concerts in City Park starting at 7:30 with Elyria Boys' band to be engaged. Some players hail from Lorain Amherst Grafton LaGrange and Oberlin roles.

F. O. Wilford City Park Cascade Park Elyria Boys Arthur Giles Elyria Organization Lorain Amherst Grafton LaGrange Oberlin

Amherst Brownhelm Sunday School Meet Tomorrow

Amherst district Sunday school convention will be held at the German Methodist church in Henrietta tomorrow afternoon and evening. Rev M Neumeister and H B Hurst of Amherst will speak in the afternoon, with others and special music planned for both sessions. Afternoon session at 2, evening at 7 30. Schools plan to attend by automobile.

Amherst Henrietta

Jury Split on Verdict in Menshein Case

The jury in the William Menschein versus Dr. J C Cramer case failed to reach a verdict. Deliberations began about two oclock and ended at five oclock with the jury hopelessly divided, leading Judge Thompson to discharge them. The parties were within fifteen dollars of settlement before trial.

William Menschein J. C. Cramer Thompson Tri

English Cotton Workers Strike Deepens Britain Labor War

In Manchester district 300000 to 500000 cotton operatives walk out over wages as owners enforce a 30 percent cut. Conferences fail to yield a compromise. The national coal strike deadlock persists after miners’ federation rejects government proposals, now at 65 days.

International News Service London Great Britain Manchester National Coal Federation of Miners

County Farm Nearing Capacity With Winter Intake

Superintendent Reubin Baus reports the county farm houses twenty six men and fifty four women now. The facility can take ten to twelve more as cold weather brings growth in population. Some inmates leave for work in warm weather, a plan not approved by county commissioners or the superintendent. Baus expects a strong crop season to reduce living costs from farm products.

Reubin Baus Baus

Federated Merchants Enjoy Fine Outing in Cleveland

A car load of Elyria people attended the Federated Merchants Association meeting in Cleveland yesterday. Nearly two hundred cars lined up as attendees traveled from Ridgeville and points east and west. The group was entertained at Masonic Hall by vaudeville acts and several brief addresses. Attendees report a very good time.

Elyria Federated Merchants Association Royal Blue Cleveland Ridgeville Masonic Hall

Cotton Openings Set Prices for June Contracts

Cotton opening in New York lists June at 1270, October 1345, December 1388, and January 1347. Prices reflect delayed market responses and imply steady demand across the season.

International News Service New York

Home Garden Exhibit Shines In Elyria Window Display

The Home Garden Association hosts its annual peony and rose display in the Lorain County Electric Co window on Broad Street. Crowds admire artistic arrangements and baskets of flowers from local contributors, including J. Altman of Oberlin and Mrs. Stevens, with many expressing California garden comparisons.

Home Garden Association Lorain County Electric Co Broad Street Elyria J. .Altman Oberlin G. W. Stevens Gates- Stevens E. F. Allen F. A. Smythe Geo. Day J. B. Thomas A. R. Webber Miss Lord Geocke Garden Taylor and Boylan California

Son Accuses His Father in Hatchet Killing Case

In Akro June 4 the state begins evidence in the murder case of Charles Smith and his son for the killing of Peter Shur last October. A jury was obtained. The state says the elder Smith used a hatchet and robbery motive, while the son accuses the father.

Khowenal AKRO Tvat Charles Smith Peter Shur Smith

Young Freed After Jury Deadlock in Assault Case

A jury in Judge Redingtons court failed to convict Robert Young of assault and battery on Louis Dulovich after about two hours deliberation. The eye injury to Dulovich sparked a dispute over self help by a father, with Young later released on bail. A civil suit for $30000 remains pending against Young.

Redington Robert Young Louis Dulovich Dulovich Young West Virginia California Dulovch

Abandoned Hudson Car Stolen From Detroit

A color ed man drove a nearly new Hudson to a Kip ton filling station last May and vanished after entering a nearby barn. Sheriff Backus opened an inquiry as Detroit police traced license plates from a stolen Youngstown car. Detective Willie said the car was stolen from the Bamb Robinson garage in Detroit last October and would be returned.

Kipton Patrick Mason Backus Youngstown Detroit Willie Bamb-Robinson

Jaffe files civil suits against Lorain Co partners

Mayer Jaffe of Cleveland sues Sam Tucker Louis Brody and B T Wolfson of the Guaranteed Waste Product Co Lorain alleging a partnership with $12 000 by Jaffe and 6 000 4 000 and 1 000 contributions respectively He says ill health since ten weeks ago enabled defendants to coerce him into signing blank checks notes and bank papers seeks a receiver and injunction. Judge Thompson already granted the injunction with receiver matter to be heard later.

Mayer Jaffe Cleveland Sam Tucker Louis Brody B. TI. Wolfson Guaranteed Waste Product Co Lorain Tucker Prody Wolfson Jaffe Thompson

Interstate Commerce Grants 20 Million Chicago Railway Valuation

The Interstate Commerce Commission set the supplemental valuation for the Chicago, Terre Haute and Southeastern Railway at 20,502,233 dollars for the property owned and used by the line. This decision affects the railway's assets and regulatory framework.

International Nevisa Service Washington Chicago, Torre Haute and Southeastern Railway Company Interstate Commerce Commission

Tragic Death Shocks Elyria Firm Leader

BH Jones former secretary and treasurer of Elyria Enameled Products Co shot himself in the bathroom after a sleepless night and mounting troubles. Police and Dr Basinger arrived as Jones died en route to hospital. Surviving family includes a daughter Mrs Kenneth Chayman and son Edwin P Jones Sr. The firm blames shortages and financial pressures, though officials say the plant remains sound.

BH. Jones Elyria Enameled Products Co E. J. Stankard Corbet Southam Basinger Sudro Mercantile Trust Co Pittsburgh Elyria Chamber of Commerce Kenneth Chayman Lorain Edwin P. Jones New York Military Academy Cornell-on the-Hudson Jones Harriet Jones Harry 8. Calvert Elyrians Calvert Harry S. Calvert Chronicle

Four Die as Colorado Floods Sweep Towns and Farms

Denver reports four lives lost and widespread destruction from unprecedented rains and cloudbursts across Colorado. Thousands of acres of rich farmland inundated, homes washed away, and railroad tracks washed out amid massive property damage.

Denver Colo Colorado

Militars Demand French Occupation of German Territory

Paris dispatch reports a clash between militarists and anti militarists over continuing French occupation of Dusseldorf and other German cities. The militarists urge keeping Dusseldorf, threatening Ruhr occupation for six more months and possibly Saar basin seizure. Echo De Paris editor Pertinax notes Briand’s stance and hopes for settlement with Chancellor Wirth.

Newton ¢. Parker N.S Paris Dusseldorf Ruhr France Saar Pertinax The Echo de Paris Briand Wirth Germany

September Wheat Enters Trading Best

Chicago June 4 September wheat opened at 13 1 7 cents under July and slipped 1 1 4 to 2 cents. Crop futures opened 1 8 to 13 8 cents lower. oats fell 1 4 to 23 8 cents.

International News Service Chicago

Tilden to Meet Washer for World Hard Court Title

American champion William Tilden II will face Belgium’s M. Washer in the final round for the world hard court tennis singles title at St. Cloud today. Mrs. Molla B. Mallory is set to meet Suzanne Lenglen in the women’s final.

Paris William Tilden IT M. Washer Belgium St. Cloud Molla B. Mallory Imhe Lenglen

Chain Prayer Letters In Circulation Among Elyria Women

Several hundred chain prayer letters circulated on Saturday as Elyria women continue sending and receiving notes. The letters instruct each recipient to forward the message to a new person for several days, promising spiritual good if the requests are fulfilled.

Elyria

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