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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1921

Page

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Gompers Repeats as Labor Federation Leader Amid Drama

ENVER Colo June 25 Samuel Gompers 71, veteran leader, was elected president of the Iran Federation of Labor for the 40th time. The official vote showed Gompers 25022 and 12324 for challenger John L Lewis, younger faction seeking federation control.

Enver Colo Samuel Gom Iran Federation of Labor Gompers John L. Lewis United Miners of America

Two Elyria Theaters to Close Indefinitely

Elyria’s Strand and Dreamland theaters will close for an indefinite period with July showings ending on the 2nd and 16th respectively. Owen Bannon, manager of Elyria Theatres, says closure depends on future patronage and may affect American and Colonial theaters’ schedules.

Elyria Strand Theater Dreamland Theater Owen Bannon Elyria Theatres Company American Theater Bannon Dreamland

Night Auto Rides and Divorce Ruling in Lorain

Rose Humphrey of Lorain was granted a divorce from Carl Humphrey on grounds of extreme cruelty. Judge Redington found her denial insufficient after testimony that she took late night auto rides with other men shortly after marriage.

Carl Humphrey Rose Humphrey Lorain Redington

Barr, 56, Republican Candidate for Mansfield Mayor, Dies

John L. Barr, 56, a Republican candidate for Mansfield mayor, died suddenly this morning from heart trouble. He formerly edited the Butler Times and later managed the Clear Creek Coal and Lumber Co of Tennessee.

International News Service Mansfield John L. Barr Butler Times Clear Creek Coal and Lumber Company Tennessee

Church seeks court permit to sell Andrews lot on Tenth Street

The First Church of Christ Scientist applies to the court for permission to sell a lot on Tenth Street willed to them by the late Joseph Andrews. They claim the property is suitable for church use and funds would be used more advantageously.

First Church of Christ Scientist Tenth -Street Joseph Andrews

Big Brownhelm Fourth of July Community Gathering

Brownhelm Township churches schools the Grange and the Farm Bureau plan a nation’s birthday picnic at the church grounds. Residents and friends are invited to a basket dinner with a speaking program and sports. Rev. Dan Bradley of Pilgrim Church Cleveland will address the crowd.

Brownhelm The Grange Farm Bureau Brownhelm Township Dan Bradley Pilgrim Church Cleveland

Bandits Steal $1500 Payroll From Akron Company

Four bandits in an automobile seized the payroll of the Akron Sand and Gravel Company totaling $1500 at 10 o clock this morning. No shots were fired as the paymaster was covered. Police with 16 cars and motorcycles scoured the city. deputies with riot guns joined later.

Akron Akron Sand and Gravel Company Tobbers Ah Bale Doren Guna

British Coal Strike Nearing End

London reports hope for a settlement in the great coal strike in force since April 1. Premier Lloyd George agrees to a conference with miners and mine owners at the Board of Trade on Monday to seek a settlement.

Cinternational News Service London Lloyd George Board of Trade

Green Line Changes Cut Mileage for Elyria Grafton Oberlin

Southwestern Street Car Company adjusts schedule to reduce cars while serving same number of riders. Modifications include removing the 12 00 m car, changing the 11 50 limited to local, eliminating the 2 45 to Oberlin, shifting service to a 7 38, replacing Oberlin 9 25 with 10 25, moving 10 00 p m from Oberlin to Grafton at 9 19, and canceling the 3 40 to Grafton.

Southwestern Street Car Company Oberlin Grafton Oberlin. Co

Burial of unidentified colored man Ike Johnson

The body of Ike Johnson a colored man killed on the New York Central track Thursday was buried in Potter's Field yesterday. Coroner Perry could not locate any relatives to claim the body and embalming was impossible due to severe mutilation. an attempt to contact a girl Johnson carried in his pocketbook failed.

Ike Johnson New York

Wayne Buell Improves After Hospital Attack

Wayne Buell shows steady improvement at the hospital after a severe blood poisoning attack. He underwent an operation last week with doctors reporting favorable progress.

Wayne. Buell

New York Stocks End Higher on Quiet Trading Day

New York stock market closed strong with government bonds unchanged and rails and other bonds steady amid light volume. The report notes a firm tone across leading issues and orderly session.

New York

Amicable wage agreement reached by Southwestern officials

Wage dispute between the Cleveland Southwestern Beltway and its employees is settled by arbitrator WD Mahone and union officials. The new scale pays 42c 46c and 50c per hour by service length, up from 50c 40c 60c. Company adds 2c more than the arbitrators' figure. both sides call the agreement amicable after negotiations since May.

Columbus _Beltway Mahone Association of Street and Electric Railway Tate Cleveland Painesville. & Eastern Railway. Co Pete Comstock Thompson Thos Ferron

City Planning Scheme 15 Approved by Chamber

The chamber unanimously endorsed the appointment of a planning commission to review ordinances and hear all sides from experts and residents. The group would assess franchises, street layout, and future growth while limiting offensive industries to certain town zones. Mr. Tattersall outlined local issues and proposed planning committee solutions.

Commission Tattersall

Serious injuries reported in shooting victims in hospital

The condition of Joe Nyuserzak and Joe Pokrost remains serious. Pokrost has a bullet lodged in his tongue and faces possible infection. Nyuserzak shows slight improvement. Police guard them closely as Gates Wynscryak is hospitalized with a broken jaw and cannot yet provide his account.

Joe Nyuservak Pokrost Nyuserzak Gates Wynscryak Ators

Condition of Mrs Armstroff After B and O Train Collision Improves

The condition of Mrs Armstroff who was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio Train Friday is slightly improved. Hospital authorities hope for ultimate recovery.

Soda Prices Drop in Newark After War Policy

Ice cream and sodas in Newark fell from fifteen to ten cents for the first time since the war as dealers cut prices today. This marks a notable reduction in a citywide beverage market amid postwar adjustments.

International News Newark Ffteen

Dayton police bust counterfeit engraving ring

Police arrested Julius Malereon and Lester Walsh after finding in a garage press and engravings to print fake labels of sale. The suspects admitted intent to produce counterfeit Highland Rye and Bond and Lalard labels.

Dayton Yustee Julius Malereon Lester Walsh Bond Lalard

New Patrol Wagon Christening Planned for Local Police

The article notes the city’s new patrol wagon is commissioned but unnamed. A christening scheme is proposed with the first official ride to be taken by a member of headquarters, signaling the vehicle’s active service to the force.

Marion Records Shortages Magnify Embezzlement Probe

A. B. Peckinburgh reports new shortages in Marion township and county accounts totaling about 13 000, excluding 14 000 tied to former county treasurer Harry C. Kerry now in state penitentiary for embezzlement. A clerk’s office discrepancy remains unresolved as 2 434.86 was deposited to treasury amid ongoing inquiries.

International News Service Marion A. B. Peckinburgh State Examiner Harry C. Kerry M- Court Treasury A. Cleveland

Senator George H. Bender to Speak at Local Class

Senator George H. Bender of Cleveland will address the Men's class of the M E church Sunday morning in this city He will be introduced by Senator Burke and a large attendance is expected from the class members.

George H. Bender Cleveland M.E. Church Burke

Red Men to confer adoption of warrior chief degree

Marion June 28 report states the Red Men will confer the adoption of warrior and chief degrees on President Harding. The White House confirms Harding was made a member of the order in California, though he has not received any degree work.

Kateepattonet News Pervice Marion Byers Vaca Wa Batte Harding California

Surgeon General of Ohio Guard Named Health Director

COLUMBUS June 232 Governor Davis announced the selection of Dr. Harry H Salvely Columbus as surgeon general of the Ohio National Guard and director of the department of health when the Dunn act reorganizing state departments becomes effective July first. Each of eight department directors will receive a 6500 annual salary with terms coextensive with the governor. Dr Snively aged 52 born Brownsville Licking county is a graduate of Ohio State University and a faculty member of its college of medicine.

Columbus Davis Harry, H., Salvely Ohio National Guard Department’ of Health Snively Brownsville Licking ‘County Ohio ‘State University College of Medicine Ohio State University

Elyria Hogs Probe Sparks Health Action

Elyria township trustees move to abate pollution from Mendelson Reduction Co after residents urge action. Petition cites river contamination by sewage and a 500 new hogs addition feeding waste tarbace, prompting a request to the County Board of Health and potential state health involvement.

Sol Mendelson Hogs- Ask Board of Health Elyria Mendelson Mendelson: Reduction Co Lawrence “H—Webber County Board of Health State Board of Health

Elyria Senator Burke Delivers Democracy Talk in Bucyrus

Senator J. F. Burke of Elyria addressed 300 Bucyrus youths on Democracy and our obligations. He defined democracy’s meaning, contrasted social and economic issues, urged public interest, and concluded with a $1300 response for the Bucyrus corps fundraiser.

Bucyrus Bucyrus Burcnes Elyria Hopley Burke Bucyrus Corps

Local man appeals verdict in common pleas court

C. M. Parrell of Lorain filed an appeal from a Justice Court decision in the common pleas court. He states he received shipment valued at 102.18 dollars from Parkcretary, West Virginia, which was damaged on arrival.

Lorain Justice Court Piers BL &C. ‘Pailroad W.H. ‘Dasore Parkcretary W Va Reewat

Cleveland jurist faces fourth trial in slay case

William McGowan, former chief justice of the municipal court, stands before Judge Florence A Allen on perjury charges. At 12 30 the judge queried jurors about progress and ordered ballots held until they are convinced there can be no verdict. Corridor chatter says the jury leans three to acquittal, four to conviction.

Cleveland Jime William He McGwon Municipal Es Florence Je.allen Allen Mae

Community Picnic Plans At Crystal Beach July 19

Local Young Men's Business Club coordinates a community picnic at Crystal Beach on July 19 with an advertising program for merchants. Sponsors' slogans will appear in bold on the official program. advertisers will not be charged for that space. Participants may match slogans to merchants for prizes. Ticket sales campaign is nearly ready with volunteers mobilizing next week.

Young Men's Business Club Crystal Beach Net N. Merchants Charce

Chamber to select board of appraisers

The Chamber of Commerce plans to appoint a board of appraisers within a short time. The goal is to establish a valuation panel to assist local business and property assessments.

Chamber Chamber of Commerce Axbert Reel ‘Potate Mapraioeet

Fire kills four in Baltimore home tragedy

A Baltimore home fire claimed four lives including Mrs. Meyer Sandler and Miss Sandler, with three others injured. The blaze fatally trapped a widow and children as a daughter and grandmother escaped amid a chaotic scene. A son, Harry Sandler, and Mrs. Morris Silbert suffered serious injuries while Beth Silbert and a young child survived after desperate attempts to flee.

Baltimore Meyer Meyer Sandler H. A. Baron Sandler Miss. Sandler Amother Peter Evelyn Sibtert Morris Sam Harry Silbert Silbert Beth Bean Perate Aed Alec

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