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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1921
Page
1
March 21 attorneys for Davies seek a new trial citing fifteen grounds. They claim the verdict is not sustained by the evidence and is contrary to law and the record. They fault admission and exclusion of testimony and rulings by the court and allege misconduct by state counsel. They also allege passion prejudice and newly discovered evidence. Page 2 continues.
In Washington on March 21 the health commissioner weighs whether sick patients or those with prescriptions should be allowed to get beer on pharmacy premises. The Palmer inquiry scraps old rules and raises questions about on-site beer access for ill persons.
March 21 report states the No- Rank with assistance moved more than $17,000 through Elyria streets. The funds were split into two consignments, one sent by wagon and the other through fire.
Police sought motive in the slaying of Paul Planich a 19 year old Boston University law student by his stepfather Eugene Crioly in Littleton Massachusetts. Crioly confessed to beating the student with an axe as he slept on a couch in the family home. He said Planich annoyed him and owed his wife money. Crioly claimed the youth chased his mother into the woods after the attack, then Crioly left for a constable and surrendered.
Reports from idon March 2 indicate Winston Churchill secretary of for colonies may become government leader if Commons revival requires. The Express reveals Premier Lloyd George wired Churchill to return to England immediately.
Oscar Durlan of Birmingham was arrested in Elyria Saturday night with a quart of raisin jack. He returned to Birmingham Monday after Mayor Jones warned that carrying intoxicating liquor could bring heavy fines. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid 25 dollars. He said he bought the quart for eight dollars at a South Lorain soft drink parlor and refused to take it with him when warned.
O. F. Shawhan reports being held up by four masked men in Canton around midnight. He says $8,240 in cash and his $149 watch were taken after being forced to drive to the city outskirts. Shawhan, previously in court for bootlegging and recently filing embezzlement charges against a foreigner, says the robbers returned him to the original location.
Two Sunday crashes reported to police. Fred McKinney of 445 East Broad Street lost control of his Ford and collided with Bob Jansen of 129 Gulf Road. both cars were slightly damaged. A separate collision near Fourth Street and East Avenue involved a Mr. Hickers and a Mr. Brown, with minor damage to both vehicles.
Elyria police officers are being issued new revolvers following prior distribution of new hand cuffs. Local officials arrange the replacement as part of ongoing equipment updates.
Owen J on, manager of Elyria Thea Co, credits Chron Telegram for breaking dance records as Kid with Charley Chaplin drew crowds at the Colon heater last week. The Kid shown at nearby theaters paid standard prices. Max Sennett's Small Town Idol headlining Colonial Theater this week, with Strand Theater sticking to regular admission.
In Elyria on Sunday afternoon the burglar alarm at Lorain County Bank Co. triggered a police response with riot guns ready after the alarm also rang at headquarters. Investigators found no robbery, only a vault locking fault causing the false alarm, with prior false alerts from Elynia Savings and Trust Co. noted by officers.
Indianapolis reports architects nationwide will submit plans for the $15,000,000 Indiana War Memorial Building to house the American Legion National Headquarters. A $100,000 state grant funds prizes and expenses of the competition with a $50,000 first prize to be awarded by the National Institute of Architecture.
Edward O'Brien, who vanished from Clinton in 1894, is located at the State Hospital for the Insane at Kankakee. He did not recognize his brothers John of Clinton and Thomas of Champaign when they greeted him for the first time in 27 years.
The Vickers-Wing amphibian, winner of the Air Ministry prize, landed successfully on the Thames near the Houses of Parliament in London. The test explored using the river as a central London landing site for air passengers.
Worcester officials report Beaver Brook city playground will serve as a circus ground in future. The Park and Reservation Commission says each circus visit will add 250 dollars to the city treasury.
New York March 21 Miss Marion Hollins of Islip L I has sailed plans to travel on the Aquitania April 12 to join the British women’s golf championship at Turnberry. Miss Alexa Sterling American women’s falf champion is already in England for the event which begins May 30 Hollins played in last year’s British title tourney at New Castle.
Dan O Connell reports from Dublin that twenty nine people were killed in the bloodiest weekend of the current campaign with higher totals feared. The violence spread to Londonderry Cork and Dublin as clashes and ambushes punctuated the southern districts. Placards calling for Irish Republican Army support appeared while police and soldiers removed the banners.
Lorain county fruit and truck farmers join a Cleveland formed farmers and fruit growers co operative company. At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Cleveland $112 000 of stock in a $300 000 organization was subscribed. The plan aims to replace curb markets with a cooperative market and to haul produce to Cleveland. The project has USDA endorsement and support from the Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau.
Elizabeth Huber of Sheffield files for divorce from Ignatz Huber on grounds of three years wilful absence. She requests custody of their minor child and alimony. The last known contact was from Colorado.
Chicago officials launch an official inquiry into Saturday night’s Armour Grain Company elevator explosion as rescuers search debris for four missing workers Louis Reich Arthur Roumann Mr Wiltz and Amill Marsell. Two bodies recovered were Paul Bala and Henry Osterman with inquest set. Damage estimated at 4.9 million dollars and nearly 1 million in grain destroyed.
Elyria March 21 C. A. Goss longtime manager of the Western Union Telegraph office has been promoted to Canton office manager and will start his new duties tomorrow. He is succeeded by H. E. Goodrich of Ashtabula who arrived this morning.
Elyria reports Pete Lambrose a Lodi Street confectionery store owner arrested in Friday raids for possessing grape wine pled guilty in police court Monday. He was fined 25 dollars and costs after the court found the beverage not kept for bootlegging.
March 21 a residence at 405 West Second Street in Elyria was entered Saturday evening. The family found both outer and inner doors closed upon returning from an outing, but nothing appeared missing.
The new administration offers to mediate the conflict between the packers and their employer to avert a threatened strike. Representatives from both sides meet with Secretary Davis of Labor Secretary Hoover of Commerce and Secretary Wallace of Agriculture in Washington to seek a peaceful settlement.
Miami March 22 Cash bonds were forfeited as Harry St Francis Black New York multimillionaire failed to appear for arraignment before Mayor Hugh Matheson at Cocoanut Grove on charges under the state prohibition act. A bench warrant was issued for his re-arrest and Black's private car is being held by the sheriff on orders from Governor Hardee.
Jack Dempsey manager Jack Earns arrives in New York to confer with Tex Richard about July 2 fight with Georges Carpentier. Earns will take a percentage offer, though the exact percentage remains unsettled. Richard silent on site location.
Emma Jamieson, night operator, alerted police after a 2:30 a.m. hold up at Philip St. Germaine’s Germantown district store. Robbers masked, demanded cash, took $30, returned ring and watch, warned of retribution, and fled before officers arrived. St. Germaine, a cripple, could not identify suspects.
Elyria March 21 two minor suits were filed in court today. M Epstine and others sue H Graver of Lorain for 382 50 on a merchandise bill. E H Mills sues Seth Shunk of Elyria for 855 unpaid after selling a piano last January.
London March 21 The Greek king Constantine will soon go to the Smyrna front to take personal command of the Greek army fighting Turkish nationalists. An Athens report via Exchange Telegraph says the king will join and strengthen the Greek forces, with the announcement made in the Greek capital.
An auto truck owned by Harrison Bevis, stolen from a Cascade Street garage, was abandoned by youths at Henry Neipfoot’s Abbey Road home. Police say the boys intended to steal cider but were frightened away by Mr Winepfoot. The vehicle had been stolen earlier that evening.
Hospital notes list three births: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Glen Stranahan of Columbia Station, a son to Mr and Mrs W Bieteen of 122 West Avenue, and a daughter to Mr and Mrs forest Allen of Columbia Station. Also recorded are admissions: Mrs Arthur Hammon of Valley City, William J Miller Jr of Olmstead Falls, Anthony Kontas of 310 Broad Street, Mrs G H Ernst of 147 Garvin Avenue. Discharges include Mrs Clyde Shaver and baby of 127 Homer Street, Mrs Emil Karoch and baby of 944 Walnut Street, Mrs A K Fitch of 574 West Broad Street, Mrs E L Jackson of 542 Turner Street, and Harry Stoughton R F D No 3.
Lorain County Fish and Game club calls its annual meeting for Tuesday March 29 at 8 p m in Chamber of Commerce hall. Officers will be elected and members can enjoy smokes music moving pictures and a social time. Dues are due and the club has about one thousand members with broad county representation.
Lorain chief Theodore Walker doubled the detective force after eight burglaries from yesterday morning to this morning netting about 467 dollars. The crime surge followed sensational local press headlines and rumors of an unreined wave. Burglaries hit Wilke's cigar store, L G Kutsas drug store, Gustave Dumont's garage, Mrs. Sattler's home and Joseph Urhas residence with cash, goods and a box of valuables taken.
Berlin March 21 The German side won a decisive plebiscite in Upper Silesia with strong German majorities in Beuthen Tarnowitz Kreuzberg Kattowitz Oppeln and Koenigshutte. Final tallies show 20,000 to 11,000 in favor of Germany at Oppeln and 32,000 to 18,000 for Germany at Koenigshutte among about 650,000 votes cast.
Joseph Miller aged 55 hanged himself in his room at the Marietta county infirmary early Sunday. A former operator in the middle west he became ill with sciatic rheumatism fifteen years ago. His wife divorced him and remarried in the west.
Leaon Beam aged 24 a mechanic of Kipton and Callie Jordan aged 17 of Pittsfield obtained a marriage license. Rev McCauley officiated.
London schools will teach jungle gym moves to develop straight backs and supple limbs. Teachers study awkward animal gestures to guide proper jungle gymnastics, with exercises inspired by kangaroo hopping crab walking and snail crawling.
Sid Hatfield and fifteen co defendants were found not guilty by the jury at 11 21 AM in Williamson West Virginia. Three minutes later Judge Bailey ordered them to return to the county jail to post bond for new indictments accusing them of murdering six other detectives. The court then arranged for the sixteen men to ride the noon train back to Matewan.
March 21 officer Guy Booth arrested W. H. Cunningham of 723 West Avenue Elyria on a city ordinance violation. He was taken at South Lorain for intoxication after police found a pop bottle filled with raisin jack in his back pocket.
Boys entered the Minnick Concrete Co. plant on West street Sunday and damaged 18 or 20 fancy concrete blocks by throwing them from cars. The depredations were reported to police today in Elyria.
Columbus March 21 The house taxation committee plans a measure drawn from Governor Davis committee to abolish the uniform rule of taxation and set real estate rates at 15 mills in municipalities and 12 outside with income tax collection required If adopted a special session next January will enact necessary legal changes. The Wenner bill on occupational disease compensation is expected to pass tomorrow with other measures including minimum wage, mobility insurance, and old age pensions also on the agenda. The senate may act on the Dunne reorganizing bill and the Kryder ice cream content proposal this week.
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