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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
1
Nick Sutorius 66 a well known Grafton farmer died yesterday at his Mennell road home. He reportedly hanged himself after a prior suicide attempt and self harm with a Tazor and sheep dip. Survived by wife and three children. Daughter found the body after returning from school. funeral plans not announced.
Colonel Arthur Woods reports improving conditions with enforced idleness easing and planned construction programs to create jobs. Albany New York reports 1000 houses under way and Baltimore building activity up 118 percent amid a 49 percent national rise. Waco Texas shows unemployment drop from thousands to 350 amid overall gains. Separately, collection actions filed in Texas against multiple defendants over an investment matter.
Ohio officials announce a statewide inspection of public and private schools pending in Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and Columbus with 25 fire hazard pointers issued by Fire Marshal Dyke Dykeman Also a New York raid seizes 4000 cases of imported whiskey valued at $590000, a Viking schooner renamed Clara and 24 captives. authorities call it the biggest seizure since Prohibition began in the city. Miami and Fort Pierce police seize liquor hidden in freight cars valued at $34398 with no arrests.
Three armed robbers seized $3000 from the Starr avenue car barns office in Toledo. F D Brook, in charge, was wounded and left on the floor. Separately Brunswick Baike Collender Co. sues Thomas McBride to recover billiard and pool tables and accessories due for nonpayment.
The piece recalls Elyria's founding by Heman Ely Jr and Eben ezer Lane from West Springfield, with Ned the colored boy, and the 1916 dam and mill project on Hast Bridge street. It notes pioneers Ashley, Bush, and Porter walking 600 miles to clear land and the city’s growth to about 25 000 people and future prospects.
Harry Williams faced Justice S J George and pled guilty to two counts of burglarizing freight depots in Wellington and Brighton. He was bound over to court on 2600 bond each but could not post and was remanded to jail.
In Washington on March 17 senators Borah of Idaho and Underwood of Alabama joined in demanding the immediate return of all American troops stationed on the Rhine. Borah argued continued presence costs Germany and hinders its economic recovery.
An Akron man earned five cents worth of stationery and filed his return. After deductions the bank permitted, he owed the United States two cents. The largest local income tax payment reached $100,000.
Mrs. J. M. DeWees, 68, of Newark, died early today from severe burns after gas flames from a stove oven ignited her dress while she polished the stove yesterday afternoon. She leaves a husband and five children.
Fifteen people killed in Nairobi disorders after arrest of an Indian agitator. Government reports no troop casualties. order restored. Fires and riots continued as thousands flooded streets. a general strike was called amid heavy clashes and injuries. The King’s African Rifles deployed bayonets to quell the unrest.
Cincinnati March 17 Governor Harry L Davis faces a choice and will declare on Saturday night whether he seeks a second term. R K Hynicka Republican committeeman says other candidates are precluded unless he withdraws. National and state Republicans would back him if he runs. President Harding seeks party unity and peace in Ohio.
Premier Lloyd George will not resign and plans to face Tory die hards in the coalition. He aims to boost his prestige at Genoa with the economic conference approach while London reports say otherwise.
Lorain County Building Trades Council held at Bricklayers hall with delegates from Elyria, Lorain and Vermillion. Wage readjustment was discussed but no action taken as members await Cleveland dispute settlement. G A Storck urged closer craft affiliation amid push for open shop by manufacturers and the National Chamber of Commerce.
The article details the executions of John McHenry in Washington and Steve Sabo in Oklahoma. McHenry, age 22, hanged under federal auspices after President Harding refused intervention, confessed to murdering a garage owner and a detective sergeant. Sabo, executed by electric chair, spoke last of Sophie Saboin’s death.
Mrs Lucinda Semple 84 lifelong resident died at her home 331 Ninth street this morning after a three week illness the first of her life She was wife of the late William Semple and survived by sons LeMar DeVeer William and daughter Mrs M L Seegle Funeral services will be announced later
Peter Chaparcus and John Kontas of Lorain were convicted of larceny and receiving stolen property for taking two cartons of cigarettes from the American Express Co. The jury deliberated briefly after the meal. A further count against Chaparcus and another against Horvath were later noted by the prosecutor.
The National Cash Register Co. filed suit against M. B. Fallon, Elyria grocer, claiming they sold him a cash register with $30 paid and seeking judgment for $210. The First Wellington Bank began foreclosure on Cora A. Clifford et al to collect $1,900 on Wellington real estate mortgage.
A St Patrick's Day celebration in Limerick ended in violence with one man killed and three wounded as Republican gunfire struck a marching band. Police searched for assailants amid large crowds from rural districts, while Ulster frontier tensions and threats of broader conflict escalated across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The Republican executive committee will meet Saturday at 8 p m in the board of elections office to discuss appointive posts including the city internal revenue collector. Potential candidates William Chamberlain and Councilman John Winslow are named with Amherst and Lorain post office slots among topics. the Central Committee has recommended one candidate while Congressman Knight backs another amid controversy.
Department of Labor data show the retail cost of food fell three tenths of one percent in February from January, while wholesale prices rose about two percent. Major gains occurred in farm products and foodstuffs as onions led increases. declines included evaporated milk fresh milk oleomargarine eggs bread and some canned foods.
William H. McGannon former chief justice of the municipal court must serve an indeterminate sentence in the Ohio penitentiary for perjury, per Fourth District Court of Appeals ruling. The decision was issued after a panel including Judges Sayre Middleton and Mauck heard the case amid allegations of prejudice and bar association influence.
Major Lee H. Coatt, a former army officer, was found guilty of the murder of A. B. McNice, former county school superintendent. The jury recommended mercy, carrying a life imprisonment sentence. Two members of the Major Court's family fainted in the courtroom as the verdict was read.
Washington March 17 The department of agriculture announced that on March 1 stacks of wheat in country mills and elevators were about 72 564 000 bushels. Exports of the 1921 crop have been heavy and country mills and elevators hold only 9 percent of that crop. Stocks this year are twenty percent below the five year average.
Bicycle stealing apparent in Wolf court area as John Gutzman reports his bike taken from St. John's school yesterday afternoon.
Officials of the United Mine Workers and leaders of the American Federation of Labor forecast a nationwide suspension of both bituminous and anthracite mining starting April 1. William Green blamed Operators for the move while Samuel Gompers pledged AFL support. International leaders said talks with operators are needed to avert the strike but current meetings have stalled.
Dr W H DcClure reported to police after a collision on Lake Avenue at Oak Street. He swerved to avoid a pedestrian, struck a curb and bumper, damaging two tires and the frame, then the other party fled. the doctor could not identify the offender.
The Lorain County Sunday School association plans its 1922 convention at Oberlin First M E Church the first week in May with the theme Efficient Church Schools Objectives Organization and Program. E P Poste of Elyria leads efforts including new teachers training in smaller communities. State workers and divisional conferences for youth education children and adults will be featured with reports from communities showing progress and needs to boost Sunday school effectiveness.
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