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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1921
Page
1
Despatches describe an uprising in China linked to Manchuria and Chang Tso Ling. Reports claim Japan seeks to destabilize the region by financing factions and pressuring changes toward a monarchy.
Amid government efforts to curb a strike, five hundred workers quit, threatening service as 13,000 men could be affected if a decision by authorities is not reached. A separate incident reports a landlord action and violent assault involving a tenant, with injuries and ongoing investigation.
Meteorology bulletin notes a cloudy morning with a better chance of sunshine by afternoon. Strong gusts and unsettled conditions are possible in northern sections as the day transitions from morning to evening.
President Harding authorized Labor Secretary Davis and Commerce Secretary Hoover to appoint a three member commission to arbitrate the marine labor controversy and report within 15 days. Marine engineers chief Brown warns of a possible shipyard tieup as owners push a 15 percent wage cut effective at midnight.
Chicago April 29 Coroner Peter M Hoffman prepared to press a vigorous inquiry into the death of Miss Marie Vance daughter of Dr William W Vance wealthy Glencoe Ills dentist. Initial reports suggested diphtheria but organ examination shows nicotine poisoning as the cause. The investigation was asked by Dr Vance and brothers Charles and Howard Vance. Robert S Lockhart a Covington Va retired merchant and former fiance of Miss Vance owns a Hollywood love bungalow where the pair reportedly lived with Lockhart's daughters for months.
Cleveland April 30 William H McGannon former chief justice of the common pleas court will go on trial next week in common pleas court on an indictment charging perjury alleged to have been committed when he testified in his own behalf at his two trials for the murder of Harold C Kagy Prosecutor Edward C Stanton announced tonight Mrs Delia Mellinerney is charged with subornation of perjury and may be placed ahead of his case Stanton and Special assistant prosecutor William L David promise further sensational disclosures and indictments of ten to fifteen more persons in the probe
Government agents claim a Brooklyn printer connected to a secret Communist convention and an arrest of two men in Buecker Street exposed a yearlong plot against the government. Lindgren, said to be a key prisoner, supposedly attended a Moscow meeting of the Third Internationale.
Columbus April 30 The State Legislature recessed tonight until May 12 With reconvening set items include taxation legislation the 108000000 biennial appropriation bill and adjournment The governor urged enactment of taxation measures before final adjournment and a joint conference committee was named over the administration appropriations bill Senate and House leaders likely will not agree on sine die adjournment and a call by a committee including Lt Governor Brown Speaker Beetham Senator Whittemore and Representative Crabbe Endly fired fire drill bill passed for mandatory school drills.
Labor leaders in Washington warn that May Day will herald the greatest industrial crisis in U S history with about 4 million unemployed, a 150000 marine workers strike looming, 15000 printing trades set to walk out, and numerous other strikes anticipated as the capital labor clash nears a final showdown.
Paris reports a hostile reaction from French officials to Lloyd George's plan for a seven day extension to Germany’s indemnity terms. The Temps calls the British ultimatum a delay and warns allies against retreat, recalling past guarantees and urging action rather than more talks.
In Vestal a gun battle between deputy sheriff Robert Fuller and federal prohibition agent I A Scruggs over a moonshine seizure ended with Fuller dead and Scruggs fatally wounded. The dispute centered on about 100 gallons seized in a quarrel that erupted early today.
The United States declared war on Germany on April 6 1917 and costs of the war totaled 24 010 000 000. American troops served 4 764 071 with casualties across killed in action died of wounds died of disease and various levels of wounded. Total American casualties reached 302 612.
More than 300 delegates are expected to attend the opening session of the Knights gathering today, signaling strong participation and a formal start to proceedings.
Elyria reports indicate officials of the Cleveland Columbus and Southwestern Electric Co and carmen's union near a wage dispute settlement after a Saturday Cleveland meeting. No agreement was reached yet but both sides expect a satisfactory adjustment at a later meeting this week. General Superintendent J A Nestor described the twenty percent wage cut negotiations as amicable and anticipated a compromise ending the dispute.
Frank H. Wilson, president of The Cleveland Southwestern & Columbus Railway, said at 9:00 PM that negotiations with employees were continuing as the current wage agreement nears expiration at midnight. He assured there would be no strike but acknowledged remaining difficulties to be ironed out. A further conference was not planned tonight.
The state agricultural department reports rapid wheat growth over the past week with pasture and clover improving, though clover damaged by freezing in some areas. Farm work is well advanced, tractors are used at prior levels, and oats sowing reaches about 80 percent. Spring plowing statewide is 65 to 70 percent complete.
Indictments allege four men including Ashton Embry and Barnette Moses bribed or influenced Supreme Court judgments by obtaining advance information. Debates over whether existing law covers such leaks or contempt are now before federal court as demurrers are argued. The case hinges on whether the leak violated statutes and if contempt could be charged.
Ohio state fire marshal Dykeman reports 27 deaths and 72 injuries due to April fires, with 97 percent of tragedies deemed preventable. Compared to last year, April deaths rose from 24 and injuries from 52 to 27 and 72 respectively.
Elyria police report no large Communist display planned for May Day observances. Only a single socialist sticker found on the third street bridge a few days ago is noted, with authorities expecting no organized action.
Marion reported a sharp temperature drop accompanied by heavy snow and low gas pressure. Motorists struggled as windshields froze, and florists and fruit growers noted material damage from the storm.
The Senate passes the re drafted Knox peace resolution 49 to 23 after a day long debate. It calls repeal of the wartime declaration and seeks possible separate peace with Germany Austria and Hungary under President Harding. The same day Cleveland hosts the seventh annual National Foreign Trade Council convention with 38000 exporters attending sessions and James A Farrell presiding.
Nearly 700 bills were introduced by the eighty-fourth Ohio General Assembly set in motion in early January. About 154 passed both houses while over 500 were killed or slated for committee death. Several notable measures include state government reorganization, a prohibition enforcement department, and expanded penalties for crime and whiskey taxation.
British and Italian opposition blocked a French bid to deploy allied forces into the Ruhr after a high level inter allied council session. The talks clarified German indemnity proposals and signaled a new international stance on reparations and disarmament under the Versailles terms.
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