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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
3
The text argues for heavy state and federal taxes to fund government costs, citing per capita figures and comparisons to European militaries. It condemns waste and unfunded programs, calls for drastic action in Congress, and urges unity to avoid burdening the poor while warning of bankruptcy.
The report details a counter divorce by Mrs Leeds accusing Stillman of dissipating wealth and naming him as father of Jay Leeds, infant son of chorus girl Flo Leeds aboard his yacht Modesty. Stillman reportedly shifts attention to a higher social partner as custody of Baby Jay remains with Mrs Leeds.
The probate office recorded several filings and appointments this week. Wil of William Dowd of Elyria and Wil of George H Prosser of Wellington sought probate. Administrators and administratrices were named for estates including Sters Madjasime Lorain Dan Mathews Elyria Edwin Jones and Walter Neilson with bonds ranging from 200 to 194 000. Florence Jones named administratrix and Elizabeth Adams administratrix with bonds posted.
Bradstreets Journal reports total U S bank clearances for the week ending June 16 at 7 0269 million, up from 6 5182 million last week but below last year s 8 8425 million. Major cities show declines in most centers with steep drops in Detroit and Akron while overall gain reflects improving liquidity.
Admissions list includes Warne Buell Pen field, Mrs Winifred Jaycox, Elyria ria. Births report a son to Mr and Mrs W S Keisler Elyria and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Afcbie Elyria. Discharged Irvin Eppley Elyria.
A trio of automodiles carrying three families from New York to San Francisco stopped near Elyria en route west. The groups from Pen Yan Elmira and Elmira WIJ and WJ Windna spoke of good weather and hoped Colorado road repairs would finish soon. They planned a months‑long camping trip with little rain disturbing their journey.
In Wheeling West Virginia on June 12 twenty three hundred machine tools at the Martins Ferry plant of the Whitaker Glesener Company shut down at midnight for an indefinite period. About 350 workers were laid off as the mills are refinished and machines overhauled. Company officials expect the closure to last a month or two weeks.
Classified notice offering cabbage plants at 35 cents per hundred and 3 dollars per thousand from LH Keller Elyria Star 44. Includes yellow lime Bell 206 R1.
The War Department begins organization of eight National Guard companies totaling 128 men to be regulars of the Obie National Guard. They will receive horses saddles and a mess kitchen with full Army uniforms and gear. Headquarters will be in Elyria and maintenance costs covered by the government. Initial equipment cost estimated at about $16,600 will be supplied by the War Department.
The article recalls a public tribute to a martyr and Warren G Harding, praising his humanity and leadership. Governor Davis and Governor Davis compare Harding with McKinley, stressing patience, pacification, harmony, and national unity, and foresee Harding’s enduring legacy alongside past presidents.
In Philadelphia Cincinnati game, Jimmy Keenan of Vermilion was knocked out for the third time this season after three passes and three hits in the first two innings. Philadelphia lost 11 to 9 after Hub Bell offered limited improvement. Outside this, London reports coal miners planning a general strike across unions with employer disputes.
The City Firemen will play the Greenwood Social Club colored baseball team Sunday afternoon at Cascade park amid strong local support. Also noted is a boxing card in Cincinnati featuring Young Webb and Jimmy Shevlin in a 15 round bout.
The Border Cities Co offers a special car from Yellow Line waiting room Lodi Street at 2 30 p m on Sunday. Participants will enjoy dancing music bathing and lunch with no expense.
Wellington and surrounding towns share social rounds from commencements to hospital visits. Events include Mr. Pendon’s speech at Bap tit chest on Monday evening, alumni gatherings, family visits, and a Princess Stock Co. engagement on North Main street. Also reports on local dignitaries, travel, and a Cork mayor arrival tied to wartime casualties.
Columbus proved stronger than Lorain in a hard fought game. The report mentions players Draegert Ryas Melby Krohas and a series of cryptic numbers and initials, indicating scorers and team details.
Denver June 18. James Lord head of the mining department of the American Federation of Labor declares at its convention that many judges would sell salvation and the future for operator interests. He cites armed guards hired by operators in Mingo county West Virginia and says such killings are done with impunity. He questions government support for those who commit murder for pay.
The article reports internal union tensions over industrial democracy and government ownership of basic industries. It notes James Duncan and John Frye opposing Plumb plan elements, railroad unions threatening a fight, and coal miners backing nationalization. Glen Plumb will speak. John L. Lewis is favored to become federation president as Gompers retires.
New York dated June 18 reports an irregular stock market close with government bonds unchanged and rail, giltway, and other bonds showing irregular movements.
Oberlin reports a full house at Finney Memorial chapel for the first night of A. E. W. Mason’s clever three act comedy Green Stockings. The cast includes Madge Faraday Mrs. Rockingham Mary Schroeder Evelyn Faraday Lady Trenchard and more with a second performance scheduled for this evening.
The June 18 opening shows a firm undertone with small scale activity. American Pete rose to 108 then back to 106. Steel common eased to 74 and recovered. Crucible up to 57. General Asphalt up to 63. Studebaker at 74 3 4 and Chandler around 58 7 8 after a brief dip. New Haven slipped to 141 4. Other rails moved fractionally.
Columbus June 18 State Highway Commissioner Herrick says the 20 mile section of the three C s highway in Wayne Knox Holmes and Ashland counties cannot be finished this year. Work on the project will await federal aid legislation congress and the penitentiary labor program.
Ninety thousand government employees started Saturday half-holidays in Washington for the summer. The shorter workweeks will continue through September 17.
A brief reference notes the district covering seventy square miles in the District of Columbia.
CHASKA BEACH lies just west of Ruggles Beach inside Huron city limits on Lake Erie. The restricted subdivision provides electricity water sewer streets and city services, ideal for summer home builders. Located on the route to Cedar Point. potential buyers urged to inspect this Sunday.
The department handled several incidents including a garage fire on Ninth Street caused by a short circuit after receiving three new S words. Units from Emagine Company No. 1 responded but services were not reported as completed. Later alarms from Columbus Street and the Elria Auto Top Co. involved wires down and a transformer ignition rescued with minor losses.
A fragmentary synopsis lists characters Kenneth C. Bunker 21 Henry Steel Winston F. Walker 23 Celia Faraday Alice L. Lockwood 21 Colonel Smith G Whitfield Andrews Jr 31. Synopsis portrays Act I Mr Faraday's house in early spring evening Act II same setting eight months later about 6 o'clock Act III same as II in the present London Stotten's Wood.
Oberlin reports a three year old girl, Jeanette Berg, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Berg of North Russia, injured Thursday when her roller foot got caught. She was treated at Oberlin hospital and sent home the same night, with her condition described as doing nicely.
Oberlin social notes record Dr and Mrs Crossen of St. Louis attending commencement as son Robert graduates. Visits from Mrs Culburtson of Ashland and sister Mrs Cooke. Richard Smiley travels to Cleveland for his son Pauls appendectomy. Helen Gann returns from Boston and heads to Lansing for government work. Tillotson attends Knights of Pythias event in Dayton and Columbus. Munson family departs Oberlin for a new home in McComb Ohio.
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