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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
1
Davies, convicted on a 1920 falsification charge, surrendered himself at the jail this afternoon after sheriffs were dispatched. He faced costs of 609 dollars and 12 cents, plus related charges, as deputies escorted him from his home to the jail and prepared transfer papers.
The township trustees will meet with the Prosecuting Attorney to discuss the sewage issue. A decision on pre camp activities is expected, aiming to use proper means and reduce unnecessary disruption. EY M. C. A. CAMP 11RD departed today for camp, and the advance guard left for Vermilion River to prepare for a June start with new buildings ready to house about forty boys.
A showtime robbery in Elyria ends with Edwin Brant losing a bag of phony bills used to advertise Roscoe Arbuckle in Brewster's Millions. The thief fled after a chase through an alley behind the And Wur hotel as Brant and two others pursued. The fake currency bears Fatty Arbuckle's image instead of George Washington.
The city band announces tonight's program featuring a brass quartet and ensemble selections. Notable players include Vickery Eyman Wacker Hull and a mix of popular songs and tone poems. The program may change without notice.
Columbus June 22 The Ohio American Legion calls all posts to join a membership drive and raise Ohio from fifth to third place. State Commander McQuigg cites the late F W Galbraith Jr’s wish for Ohio to lead with 100000 members and says expanding membership is a tribute to his memory.
A rugged conference program runs two weeks with Rev W B Winters as a featured speaker at Berea area churches. Leaders include Rev Albert L Maring and Rev S F Sears with notes on Epworth League and farmers nights. Life Service Meetings will study St Paul life and epistles each Sunday.
Mrs Cora Orthwein, on trial for the murder of Herbert Zeigler, recounted the final night of their illicit affair. She described fights, doors smashed, a chase to her apartment, and a midnight scene of passion and alcohol as she sought refuge behind locked doors.
Charles R Flower and sixty Ohio county automobile club secretaries affiliated with The Ohio State Automobile Association travel to Columbus on Thursday June 23 to receive instructions on the Atwood anti theft law set for August 16. The meeting aims to familiarize clubs with the law and provide bill of sale forms for motorists. Secretaries, as notaries, will notarize for members free and for nonmembers at forty cents, aiding the drive to reduce auto theft in Ohio.
Dorothy McBride, 13, was struck by an auto driven by G A Huber of Lorain on Broad Street. She was riding a bicycle and was bruised after turning toward West Avenue as the car passed. Huber stopped and took her home.
City Electrician William O Kleine of Cincinnati will visit Wheeling on Friday to gather data on the West Virginia gas supply and losses in transit. The probe, described as very drastic, was agreed upon by Mayor Galvin and Cincinnati Public Service Director Hornberger after an initial conference.
Denver June 22 sensational charges threaten a rupture in labor ranks as John L Lewis campaigns for federation president against Samuel Gompers. At a secret railroad unions conference John H Walker leveled serious accusations against Lewis, who denied them and received a vote of confidence from the meeting. The contest draws in miners, railroad workers, and alignment shifts within the federation.
Jennie Engle files affidavit in court asking citation for George Faxl to appear and show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for failing to pay $2 weekly child support as ordered by the court.
John Brandt notified police at dawn that three motormeters were stolen from his cars two inside a garage and one outside. He saw two young men run across his lawn and later found the meters missing.
The Manetta Manufacturing company announces a 20 percent wage cut at its Point Pleasant steel boat building plant. The plant, the largest steel boat building facility between Wheeling and New Orleans, reportedly reduced pay today. some workers remain employed, but overall operations were not seriously hampered.
General Charles F Taylor, proprietor publisher and editor of the Boston Globe, died at his Commonwealth avenue home after more than a week of illness. Born near Bunker Hill monument 75 years ago, he led the paper with long service and prominence.
Rear Admiral Sims arrived in New York amid security with a muttled green hat gray suit and blue dotted tie. He used freight elevators at the pier and Pennsylvania Station under guard by secret service and 1 000 police. A riverboat band signaled with The Wearing of the Green.
Lorain resident Philomena Boerin known as Dago Rose files an answer asking the court to drop the divorce petition filed by her husband Vasil Boerin. She denies the allegations, says he was aware of her business, and asserts they have lived together since the petition was filed, condoning any alleged misconduct.
Wm H McGannon former municipal court chief justice will take the stand in his own defense today in Cleveland. The defense aims to close its case as his testimony ends. Edward J Allen, former Cleveland News reporter, gave strong state testimony yesterday.
Dayton June 22. Marguerite Ireland, 22, learned that Guy Aldrich, 35, wed another woman and left town. She wrote him a note and participated in a city hall ceremony last night. She is dead.
Train disruption as 1140 am Green Line car bound for Oberlin and Wellington derail or run off track near Cacnea Twelfth Street. Traffic halted while authorities clear the line and restore service.
The Ellia chapter of the American Red Cross joins with other chapters to raise funds for Pueblo Cot flood victims. Donations will be received at 416 Flora block.
Four new traffic signal dummies were purchased by the city and will be installed at crossings on Broad Street. Locations include West Avenue, Ng3t Avenue, Chestnut Street, and Court Street. The dummies resemble the existing model at Cheapside and Broad Street.
A correction in last night’s paper clarifies Harry Smith’s front lawn display was misquoted as a “million dollar” doll house. At Stoltzenburg, the Smith store advertising manager says the house should read “thousand dollar.”
Admiral William S. Sims arrived in New York in civilian dress with a soft green hat amid a friendly reception. He said he would proceed to Washington to see Secretary Denby and does not fear his naval career ending due to the London speech. He plans to resume duties as president of the war college at Newport and will issue a full statement after meeting Denby.
The badly mangled body of Ike Johnson a 25 year old man from Kankakee Al was found on the Lake Avenue bridge near Newark Central tracks shortly after 7 am Eye witnesses said Johnson and a companion rode under a closed east bound coach and Johnson was dragged under the train Coroner WE Perry aided in the inquiry and relatives were sought The dead man possessed three cards a pawn ticket a telegraph money order receipt and a Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes certificate The body was taken to Welsh undertaking parlors for identification
The Lorain County Building Trades Council meets at Painter's Hall Lorain July 6 to consider the resignation of President Kaiser. Emil Calman of Vivma is asked to speak, and refreshments will be served.
Vincent Twine aged eight visiting his uncle Harold Taylor in Hannock Belmont county Ohio inserted his head under a granary door The door jammed and tightened around his neck causing his death in Wheeling West Virginia June 22 191? An International News Service report describes the tragedy with names and places.
Ella Snyder of Avon Lake was awarded 200 alimony by Judge H G Redington in common pleas court today. The payment is pending the hearing of her divorce suit against Chris Snyder and a temporary injunction preventing the defendant from disposing of property was released to allow alimony payment.
King George arrives in Belfast for the first Ulster parliament session amid security as loyalist crowds greet the royal party. He urges support for home rule while praising the British navy and Prince of Wales, with declarations of a peaceful, momentous era for Ireland and the empire.
Pittsburgh Morals Court hears Gertrude Brown, 17, admit she has married three men without divorce. She says her third husband John Sylvester, 26, of Pittsburgh, is “everything a husband should be.” Brown says she loves him and is through marrying. Records show prior marriages to Samuel Brown, 32, in 1919 and a second in 1920 in Cleveland.
In two cross petitions and answers filed recently, Florence Curtiss and Chris J Snider claim their spouses’ mothers caused misunderstandings and blocked grounds for divorce. Florence rejects Harvey Curtiss petition as not showing sufficient trouble, while Snider asks ENa Snider’s petition be dismissed.
The Fioria Kiwanis Club 15 mobilizes for an international convention in Cleveland with nearly a hundred members joining a parade. Elyria plans to be honored by a float arranged by Armitage, decorated by Jim Himself, carrying local Kiwanis members.
Vera Carpenter of Lorain seeks a divorce from Clarence Caster after alleging cruelty and mistreatment. She claims he chased her with misconduct and threatened to smear her character if she pursued separation, and asks for alimony.
The executive committee of the Test Virginia Farm Berens federation, meeting in Morgantown, plans pooling one million pounds of wool and millions of tons of coal to operate cooperatively for the central states.
The oil and gas boom in southern Erfeco and northern Huronco is cooling after wartime rushes. Many leases are abandoned as promoters blame farmer land reluctance and weaker financial returns. Surface gas wells proliferate in Lerain-co, supplying homes but lacking proven value, while deeper shale gas pockets in Erie county show limited production.
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