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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1921

Page

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Big Tim Murphy Named in Chicago Postal Robberies

Chicago authorities say Timothy D. Murphy known as Big Tim a labor leader and political boss along with Vincenzo Cosmano were implicated in a Polk Street mail robbery scheme. Edward Getrun, Murphy’s chauffeur, alleged the pair conceived and directed the $380000 heist. Peter Guesenberg held on $2500 bail identified as a Bolk Street bandit. Authorities say Murphy confessed and investigators named the brains of the Chicago postal robbery ring.

Internationl News Service Chicago Big Tim” Murphy Chicago Laborazor Vincenzo Cosmano Edward Getrun Murphy Polk Street Geirun Commano Cosmano Peter Guesenberg Bolk Street Guesenberg Timothy D Big Tim) Murphy Yalk Street Big Tim

Public Health Meeting for Crippled Children Day at Elyria Hospital

Tomorrow a convention of public health Red Cross and school nurses in District No 1 will convene at Elyria Memorial Hospital to discuss the crippled child and public health. Gov Harry L Datis is expected to attend if possible with a full program including a diagnostic clinic and talks by state health officials and hospital leaders.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Red Cross Harry L. Datis C. le Floria Memorial Hospital Gates and Memorial Hospitals Anthony Tait Public Health Mabel Smith Board of State Charities Columbus Hulda A. Crow H. N State Dept. of Health Harry H. Howett E. F. Allen Ohio Society For Crippled Children Edna Craig Taylor R. WN

Eagles Pick Picnic at Riverview Park

The Eagles lodge held a regular meeting and planned their annual picnic at Riverview Park in July. They will entertain members’ families and offer prizes for athletic contests plus a ball game on the program.

Eagles Lodge Riverview Park

National Flag Day Observed Quietly in Washington

Flag Day passed with minimal observance in the national capital as Sunday events proceeded and the House adjourned in holiday honor. The White House indicated the president would not deliver a scheduled address, though a possible statement might be issued later.

Washington House White House

Three New Divorce Cases Filed Tuesday

Three new divorce cases were filed in court this afternoon two from this city and one from T O Tain Isabelle M Gunning sues William T Gunning for gross neglect and extreme cruelty requesting temporary alimony custody of children and wage attachment John Henning Elyria sues Lula Henning alleging farm on shares and neglect from wife Gertrude Davis Lorain sues James P Davis for gross neglect and cruelty seeking restoration to maiden name Gertrude Preble

T.0 Isabelle Gunning William T. Gunning Memorial Hospital John Henning Elyria Lula Henning Shea Gertrude’ Davis Lorain James P. Davis Gertrude Preble

Escapes a Hold-up by Quick Action

While returning from Grafton last evening Owen Fannon of the Elyria Theatres Co and Irwin Brandt were targets of an attempted hold-up. Two men stood by a car about three miles south of Elyria and signaled a third man with a pistol crouched by the road. Fannon drove into the ditch and sped away, likely saving them from robbery.

Grafton Owen Fannon Elyria Theatres Co Irwin Brandt Owen

Unknown author tribute to the flag poem printed

A pretty patriotic poem honoring the flag was printed last night with no listed author. Mrs. W E Hart contributed the verses hoping to share the same pleasure, but she does not wish to claim authorship.

W_ EHart

Justice Fines Man on Cruelty Charge

John Ambrose of 12 West River Street was fined $25 and costs in Justice Hughes' court for cruelty to animals. He allegedly left a cow with a broken leg without food or water for over a week. a constable arrested him on Nelshborn’s complaint. The cow was ordered killed.

John Ambrose West River Street

War Ends Soon State of War With Germany Nearing Conclusion

Washington June 14 The termination of the technical state of war with Germany may come soon as Senate and House Republicans clash over a peace resolution. Senator Lodge predicts a genuine peace basis will emerge, with possible separate treaties with Germany and Austria as a sequence to action. Conferees including Lodge could modify Knox Porter measures to forge agreement.

III. S Washington United States Senate House Lodge Senate Foreign - Relations Committee Harding Germany Austria Hughes League of Nations

Open Bids Today On Pump Station

Service Director Henry Beck will open bids this afternoon for the water works pumping station superstructure and the filter plant equipment. Bids must be tabulated and sane, and the service board may not accept or reject all as they consider them too high.

Henry Beck Water Works Service Board

Farmer fatally gored by enraged cow near Newark

Newark Ohio June 14. Ror Minor aged 28 died after being attacked by a medical cow on his farm east of the city. He was gored and trampled suffering internal injuries.

Newark Ror Minor

Public schools attendance rises in five year period

The board of education met at F. MM. Stevens office as Superintendent Shelton presented a statement on school growth. Attendance increased during the past five years by 200 or more, with 212 additional students in the high school and 590 in the grades.

Board of Education F. Mm.stevens Shelton

Expect to Springer Surprises in Stillman Divorce Hearing

International News Service reports in New York on June 14 that Mrs. Leeds plans to call witnesses including Franklin Harold Leeds and Fran Harold Leeds to contest paternity of Jay Leeds in the Stillman divorce case. Detectives have pursued leads for weeks as both sides prepare for dramatic testimony tomorrow.

Stillman International News Servicw New York Jeg Leeds Flores Leeds James A. Suilman Mr Leeds Letle Jay Temmony Fran Harold Leeds Franklin Leed S. Stilman Leeds Stil Inman Franklin Old Il Sears Hae Jar

Sensation Shocks America Rumor Emerges in Poughkeepsie

A sensational rumor from Poughkeepsie dated November 14 hints at a shocking event that will unsettle America’s high society, promising a dramatic impact and wide attention.

Poughkeepsie America

Speeder Fined Twenty Five Dollars for Exceeding Limit

Harry Johnson was arrested yesterday and arraigned in Mayor Jones court this morning on a charge of speeding. The offense occurred on West Avenue where Johnson exceeded the limit. He pled guilty and was fined $25 plus costs. Joseph Olaf pled guilty to intoxication and was assessed $5 plus costs.

Harry Johnson Jones Johnson Joseph Olaf

Marine Strike Nears Settlement Today

Washington June 14 The Giarive strike in effect since May 1 moves toward a settlement today as Chair man A D Lasker fixes terms to end the dispute between the Shipping Board and the Marine Engineers The agreement had been signed by W S Benson of the Shipping Board and W S Brown president of the Marine Engineers Secretary of Labor Davis plans to urge private ship owners and unions including cooks stewards seamen and firemen to endorse the accord.

IN S Washington A. D. Lasker Shipping Board The Marine Engineers W. S. Benson W. S. Brown Davis

Eagles State Convention Opens at Steubenville

Steubenville reports the Eagles state convention opened with 1500 delegates and visitors. The third car carried the opening session, naming of committees, boat rides, snow displays, band concerts, and events for county orphans. Wednesday features a monster automobile parade and Mardi gras, with a large closing parade planned Thursday involving ten thousand marchers and twenty bands.

NS Ste Steubbenville Order of Eagles

Terpenning Seeks Court Help to Recover Auto

F W Terpenning asks the court to grant possession of an automobile held by Frank Unger. He claims a lien of 3125 on the vehicle and asserts Unger refuses to surrender it.

F. W. Terpenning Frank Unger Unger

Riots in Dublin and Belfast Leave Hundreds in Custody

Rioting broke out in Belfast with roof top sniping reported. Eight civilians were wounded before midnight. Hawkesstrand coast guard station in Cork was burned after guards were kidnapped. Hundreds were arrested in anti Sinn Fein raids in Southern Ulster region amid charges of aiding British forces.

Internatioaal News Service Dublin Belfast Coast Guard Hawkestrand County Cork South Sago Ireland

John G Emery Named Legion Leader Today

Grand Rapids man John G. Emery was chosen by acclamation by the Legion executive committee to succeed Frederick W. Galbraith, national commander, who died in an automobile accident last Thursday.

Grand ‘Rapids Manders Legion the Legion Frederick W. Galbraith

Widow objects none to million dollar will

Mrs Rose Harman widow of Alfred Hayman theatrical manager and Frohman's associate says she will not contest the will filed for probate. The will leaves about 1 million dollars to Anne Murdoch the actress. Harman notes his sisters are well off and declines further action citing the pain of reopening the case.

New York Rose Harman Alfred Hayman Charles Frohman Anne Murdoch Lse Irene Coleman Hay- Tan

One killed six hurt in circus shoot up

One man Millard Meeks was killed his brother Garfield and Con Cheek deputy sheriff were seriously wounded in a sun bouse here during a circus performance. Three others received wounds which are not serious.

Colorado flood appeal reaches governor for aid

An appeal from Lake City Colorado to Governor Shoup requests state aid as flood waters threaten the town. Bridges and highways are washed out hindering communication, and help from the state highway department may be needed for outside contact. Lake City lies in Hinsdale county in southwestern Colorado.

Colorado Denver Colo Shoup Lake City Horover State Highway Department Hinsdale County

Tin mill worker dies after breaking door pane injury

Steubenville reports Frank Rodgers aged 32 a tin mill roller died from a gashed arm after reaching through a broken door pane to unlock it at his home. He died before aid could reach him.

Steubenville Frank Rodgers Tin Mil Roller Ald

Harding bust to be unveiled at McKinley Memorial ceremony

Mayor Jones received a letter from the Niles Chamber inviting all who wish to attend a ceremony Saturday June 18. The Harding bust in the McKinley Memorial will be unveiled with many state celebrities present. Guests of honor include Vice President Coolidge Secretary of Labor Davie and Governor Harry T Davie. Mayor Jones plans to attend. All Filyrians are invited.

Jones Niles Chamber of Commerce Harding McKinley Memorial Foner Coolidge Labor Davie Harry T. Davie

Watch Elyria Bank on High Burglar Alert

A false alarm near a Savings Deposit Trust bank prompted a citywide watch as five men in a high powered car arrived in Elyria. Bank staff and law officers locked down the area and tested burglar alarms while riot guns were ready, but closing time passed without incident.

Savings Deposit & Trust Co Biggs Hett Sweet Crehan Bear Unien

Lorain Woman Seeks Divorce Over Brutal Abuse

Stanislawa Lapinski of Lorain files in court today for divorce from Stanislaw Lapinski on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She alleges brutal assaults including a razor threat and attempts to cut her throat, asks alimony and injunction to protect her from interference.

Stanislawa Lapinski Lorain Ashids Stanislaw Lapinski

United States Likely to Refuse League of Nations Seat

Washington reports the United States plans to politely refuse a request to sit in on League of Nations mandate talks when reconvened at Geneva this week. The State Department indicated strong indications of rejection.

I. Nls Washington Tvthe League of Nations League Gepera

Constitutionality of Davis measure to decide

Columbus June 14 The decision on the emergency clause altering state department reorganization is expected today. If ruled unconstitutional the legislature would reconvene to revamp the appropriation bill and budget for the added expenditures.

Davis Legisie J. F. Burke Elyria W. Kenton Democratic State- Central Committee

Missing silverware linked to Kaber murder probe

Cleveland, June 14. Prosecutor Edward C. Stanton rests new indictments on women in the Kaber murder plot. Mrs Ermina Colavito, the fourth woman named, is to be arraigned in common pleas court. Evidence suggests a $500 silver set and a $390 ring and watch vanished with the victim.

Cleveland Edward C. Stanton Daniel F_Kaber Lakewood Ermina. Colavito Kaber Edward Stanton Gether

Union Polishers Deny Violence In Phonograph Strike

The Elyria Local 297 Metal Polishers defend their seven month picket line against claims of violence. They state police were called to assist General Phonograph Co. disputes, not to curb workers, and note support from the International Federation of Labor and local unions in their strike.

Elyria Polishers’ Union General Phonograph Co Polishers’ Union Chronicle-Teleg Metal Polishers Etal

Copyright Wins Race at Ascot

In London on June 14 the solid vase at Ascot was won by Copyright with Tissy in second and Golden Myth third as six horses competed in the race.

School Board May Abandon Building Program This Year

The board of education faces a deadline with $550000 left from a bond issue. If labor disputes with employers and unions persist, officials may delay selling bonds and abandon the building program until next year. A special Friday meeting may decide whether to proceed with bids for the Sixth Street technical building addition and heating plant. Occupancy of the Ely building is still expected this fall. Also, steel worker John A. Breckley was found dead in Marion from apoplexy. he was from Pennsylvania.

Board of Education Bida Sixth Street Roosevet Os Western Heights F. M. Stevens Ely Marion John A. Breckley Pennsylvania

Ninety two volunteers receive merit certificates for service

The board awards merit certificates to ninety two volunteer ladies for their work. They are praised for dedication and hours served, with special commendation to Lengel for leading efforts and the manual training at the school.

Amd Hungaria

Slander Case Is Hotly Contesté

A heated slander case between George Decker and Martin Lauer in West Ridge is heard before a jury. Decker alleges Lawer-Hir ed him with false accusations, seeking 10000 in damages as friends and court observers watch closely.

George Decker Martin -Lauer West Ridge Toom Lawer Etha

Judge Grants Divorces Amid Turbulent Proceedings

Judge Redington grants divorces in two sessions. Anna Precups of Lorama is granted a divorce from Jo&kn Precup on a charge of RTOS duty with child custody and monthly alimony. Otis H. Snowden is granted a divorce from Elizabeth on the charge of extreme age. A separate car incident near Antag ends tragically with Benny and Sigwiand wheel involved.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tim’ Murphy Bulletin Eagles Pickic BY J. Bart Campbell Speeder John G. Emery W. Galbraith Conternational News Service Elyria Bank U.S International News Service Etata Union Polishers Phonograph Co Meares Redington Benny
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