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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1922
Page
5
Fragmented OCR mentions showman and union likely tied to a May Virginia event. References to a jury, Ezard, carps, a lone es killed, and gunners’ fire imply a violent incident. Readable names and places are unclear, but it describes a murder or fatal shooting surrounding a duty or duel context.
Four bandits in a large touring car robbed the Liberty Theater in Sedalia Missouri. They slugged and bound two negro watchmen, blew open the safe, and escaped with several hundred dollars in cash.
In Cincinnati on May 1 Judge Stanley Foettinger sentenced Clarence Woodward, 25, to ten years in the penitentiary for auto theft. Police recovered the stolen car 24 hours after it was reported missing. Woodward claimed he took the car for fun.
The Ohio State Teachers Association selected Superintendent F. M. Shelton and primary supervisor Miss Edna Joseph as delegates to the National Educational Association convention in Boston during the first week of July. Sixty nominations were made for delegates, fifteen chosen, and 35,000 members voted. Both Shelton and Joseph regard their selection with honor in the large field.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a war veteran battle, office of armor, and lease proposals. Names and places are unreadable, but references to a senate vote and public notices imply a governmental procurement or land lease matter with unclear specifics.
Crowded traffic Saturday night led to four minor accidents reported to police. C Birch of Wooster street collided with a car driven by B A Martin at Middle avenue and Broad street. damage was slight. Mike Potega driving a centrel Bakery wagon collided with Mrs Huckins Elmer Oberlin’s car, breaking a fender. R G Patterson of Columbia Station backed into a car on Cheapside bending fenders on both cars. M Curtis of Cleveland on Broad street hit ladders protruding from an Ohio Public Service Co car. ladders broke and tore curtains of a nearby car. Ly
Adam Damm, a Cleveland councilman and brother of William Damm, has recently faced a rift with City administration after backing the dismissal of Mrs. John Smith, a sewing instructor at St. Clair bath house. Previously allied with Mayor Kohler, Damm now declares his hat in the ring as tensions rise over the council finance committee chairmanship and personnel decisions.
Albert Xander of Springford Ohio credits Tanlac with restored appetite stomach relief and sustained energy. He says he could not eat or plow for long due to distress and dizziness but after taking Tanlac he can work all day and eats well, with Tanlac sold by all good druggists.
Frank B. Maullar of Chillicothe, real estate dealer and insurance agent, was appointed by Governor Davis to the state utilities commission for a five year term at an annual salary of 6000. He fills the unexpired term of the late E A Tinker of Chillicothe, who died recently. Maullar takes office immediately and his term ends February 1 1927.
The First Lutheran church in Mansfield reported a safe in the pastor's study was moved to the church vestibule and opened Sunday night. About 35 dollars belonging to the Lutheran league were stolen. checks were not taken. Police seek fingerprint photographs.
May 1 in Toledo Burrell Loop cashier for Holland Bread Company was robbed of a $2,000 payroll by four gunmen. They pressed guns to his ribs as he left the bank and forced him to walk to a waiting car two blocks away before fleeing.
In Continea from Pase Que reporting, both sides avoid provocations and near friendli erly conference talks emerge. Att y Gen Daugherty notes waning wartime animosities as labor disputes ease while Ohio City sees walkouts as building trades strike over old contracts and pay scales. Debs predicts a stronger socialist drive and Paris reports a May Day calm with police air patrols and reduced taxi service.
Firemen were called to rescue a cat stuck in a tree for two days. A ladder truck retrieved the frightened animal and returned it to its owners. The department also extinguished a grass fire on Dennison avenue.
Secretary of State Smith announces the appointment of A. Stetson, Republican, and Jas. B. Sward, Democrat, to the county board of elections. Stetson fills the unexpired term after the resignation of Fire Marshal Henry Dykeman. Seward was reappointed to his longtime post.
Secretary of State Harvey Smuth announced the distribution of 1,259,107.76 to counties for road improvements drawn from the state automobile department. Lorain County gets 12,139.90 and redistributes the funds through the county auditor to local municipalities.
The Lorain Radio Club protests city restrictions proposed by electrician Charles Bogard saying 90 percent would be unable to use their radio equipment if enacted.
Dublin May 1 a band of armed men held up and robbed the Ennis branch of the Bank of Ireland. They escaped.
Vermilion county officials pursue a new theory in the death of Gertrude Hanna, a young choir singer, alleging she traveled to a mill for an illegal operation and was refrigerated in an ice house before discovery at the parsonage. Investigators questioned the Hanna family as they visited the mill and a nearby ice house. The father urged officials to drop the case amid gossip and scandal.
Washington advised sending another battleship to Tientsin as American interests face danger from the Chang Tso Lin Wu Pei Pu conflict. A report from Pekin claims General Wu Pei Yu was slightly wounded by an assassin in Pekin Kas hin, with the attacker reportedly captured and executed.
A review notes global trend pressures with U S improvements in textiles iron and steel nonferrous metals autos and energy stockpiles. Wool exports cut across March while wheat flour and corn exports surge. wholesale prices stay about 50 percent above prewar levels though food costs decline.
Wellington set Clean Up Weeks with rubbish collection in south town this week and north town next week. Miss Helen Watts hosted twenty four junior high classmates with games and luncheon. Local notes report Shepherd hotel electric sign debut Metzger home repainted east Main street W R C meeting at G A R hall Eva Bristol to visit mother in Upper Sandusky Ohio.
Rev. Henry Edward Brown aged 83 was found dead in his Oberlin bed this morning. He had lived in Oberlin over forty years and served as pastor in Maine and Brecksville. Former international secretary of the M C A, he retired about ten years ago. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs N Stone Gott of Cleveland, and three sons Prof Newton H Brown of Ruston LA, Prof Harold Warner Brown of General Electric Schenectady, and Prof Carroll Gardner Brown of Milwaukee. son Prof Ernest Brown predeceased him. Funeral plans not yet announced.
Oberlin May 1 The Oberlin High School Dramatic Club presented The Post Office by Rabindranath Tagore at Sturgay Hall. The unusual production demanded careful coaching and showcased real literary significance with strong talent from students.
An advertisement lists Zemo eczema treatment promising quick relief and skin healing. It promotes extra large bottle for one dollar and claims elimination of eczema and related skin conditions. Also features men’s crepe and madras athletic union suits under the label TOPKIS priced at one dollar.
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