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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1921
Page
1
An Ontario probate office review finds ministers priests and magistrates not returning marriage certificates within thirty days as required. Since January 1920 to April 1921 only four licenses show no return. officials warned prosecutions may begin.
The federal trade commission released a report to Congress revealing large profits across the shoe industry in 1918 and 1919. It notes earnings at tanner, leather, manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer levels, with percent returns on investment and substantial share of total production concentrated among a few firms.
Lorain reports Alex Poytoak of South Amherst was fined $10 and costs in a criminal court after being found guilty of violating city health rules by selling unpasteurized milk. He was arrested by Dr William Toda, assistant dairy and food inspector, and Thomas Bridges, a sanitary policeman.
Activity indicates growth as property buyers erect homes near Stop Sever and La Fayette Drive. Residents discuss incorporating a village with names like La Fayette and Clear View, amid crowded schools and calls for a new or expanded school building. Over 100 families reside in the area, with 73 houses built and occupied, many in the last 13 months, as construction proceeds.
The Chronicle Telegram lists two Elyria women Cora Ensign and Mae Friday as Republican ward council candidates with Ensign facing two opponents while Friday has none. It notes no competition for other city offices, while Oberlin shows spirited races for mayor and trustees and multiple council seats. Amherst reports a single petition.
A collision occurred yesterday afternoon between Mrs. J. F. Eldred driving a car and Seligman Eaton riding a bicycle. Both were learning to operate their conveyances and reportedly swerved to avoid one another, causing the accident.
The Elyria Lodge No. 103-10 F will hold memorial services for their dead at Ridgelawn Cemetery on Sunday June 12 1921. A refined program is prepared including opening song invocation and quartet performances by lodge members and the Graves Committee chaired by G Sharp and others.
Washington June 11 Secretary of the Navy Denby ordered Admiral William Sims to return to the United States immediately and report in person to the secretary. The action followed a series of speeches and was taken without a reply to a demand for explanation. It was believed his summons home derived from irritation at slow replies.
Mrs Nellie Hill expresses gratitude to supporters for backing her bid for Councilman and deeply regrets that ill health and inability to fulfill duties prevent further pursuit of the election at this time.
County Clerk C. Williams announces the Atwood Act or senate bill No.3, adopted by the state legislature to curb stolen car traffic, becoming effective August 165. It makes it unlawful to sell convey or receive an automobile without a state certificate from the county auditor office, with a 30 cent fee and penalties for violations.
At Fairport an unidentified coast guardsman was found unconscious and removed to Memorial Hospital. His condition is not believed to be serious.
Nickolas, Matyas, and Theodore Doltz were sent to the reform school today to serve an indefinite sentence for robbery. They were convicted of robbing the Forest Exchange Bank of 1,000 last week in common pleas court.
Discovery of seven year old Matilda Russo bound and murdered in a cellar near her home in Moorestown New Jersey shocks the community. Police hold Louis Lively’s wife as a material witness while framing no charges against her.
A cablegram reports Elyria Rotarians headed for Glasgow Scotland have landed safely aboard one of two chartered boats. The party includes Dr and Mrs Nicholas Mr and Mrs S Squires A M Hannaford and A Williamson. Both boats reached port and a wireless yesterday praised the trip as wonderful.
William L. Rush, 22, assistant superintendent at Lorain County Electric Co., and Elizabeth Hunt, 19, both of Lorain, are among those named in the marriage licenses. Justice Hughes and Wm H Eberhardt, 24, a laborer of Wellington, with Hazel Deil Kelly, 19, Overlin, a factory worker, are also listed.
Fred Hadawar pleads not guilty in Mayor Jones court this morning on a disorderly conduct charge. Mrs. Margaret Firdy alleges she was rudely treated by the defendant on the street.
Arthur J Kaiser of Elyria files suit in Lorain District Court against E F Welling of Lorain to recover 106 dollars alleged due from an automobile accident on West River Street undercut last September.
Abe Mitchell captured the professional golf title in Scotland at Eagles defeating Joe Kirkwood the Austrian champion 7 up and 6 to go in the final round.
Jim Armitage and partners spent days at Fast Harbor near Put-in-Bay aiming to corner the fish market. During lunch a prank tied the line nose to jaw of Armitage’s grass pike causing a surprised reveal.
A Peru based company at 235 West street is incorporated for Rue of Illinois. The firm shows capital stock of nine hundred thousand dollars and lists its management as part of the charter.
Prohibition agents four supervisors named by Commissioner Blair of internal revenue today. They include E F Mitchell of San Francisco for California, Sam Collins of Whitesburg Kentucky succeeding Paul Williams with headquarters in Lexington, Carl Jackson of Laramie Wyoming, and Mariano R Pequirea of San Juan Porto Rico. Francis G Matson named deputy prohibition commissioner. a newspaper man with Chicago Salt Lake City San Francisco Los Angeles ties now with the Washington Times.
Returns from the Ulster senatorial election show that all elected northern parliament senators are Orangemen, with Sinn Fein and nationalist candidates ignored. In Washington, Representative Longworth of Ohio introduced a bill to postpone the increased second class postal rates pending a full cost investigation.
Police were alerted to prowlers at 131 Homer Court. Two officers investigated but found no trace. Neighbors reported a man attempting entry on the back porch who fled when police approached.
C A Chreve, driver for Tabor Ice Cream, pleaded guilty to speeding on Broad Street at 5 15 PM. He was fined five dollars and costs. Officials say complaints about reckless driving rise and vow to punish violators.
Robert Young charged with assault and battery on Lors Dulovics may plead guilty after a statement by Fiutey, Young’s counsel, on Friday afternoon. The case stems from an incident in which Young allegedly injured Dulovics’s eye during a tax quarrel several months ago.
A confusing three woman case unfolds as each subject faces questions about motherhood and identity. The focus centers on claims of influence over a daughter and covert actions during a night quiz event. Authorities seek clarity on who directed the scene and why photographs were taken.
Washington reports the United States will withdraw from the shipping business as private firms take over. The Shipping Board faces multibillion dollar losses and a potential liquidation cost of 3 to 4 billion dollars, with ships idled and maintenance draining funds. President Harding will outline policy after inventories with Albert D. Lasker and others foresee a multi-year wind down.
A garbled 191? notice reports a labor action by motormen and conductors on the Lake Shore route. The fragmented text hints at a stoppage affecting schedules and operations, with references to hours and employer details, but specifics are unreadable.
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