Stillman Divorce Hearing Denies Misconduct Allegations
Mrs Anna A Stillman testifies in New York court denying charges of an affair with Indian guide Fred Beauvais named as co respondent in the divorce case. She cites dates in late 1917 and early 1918 and says she did not share rooms with James A Stillman at the St Regis hotel in February 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Anna A. Stillman
James A. Stillman
Fred Beauvais
Indian Guide
Baby Guy Stillman
Labor War Sparks Arrests Over Police Slayings in Chicago
In Chicago the Chicago building trades council president Fred Madera known as Frenchy, and Tim Murphy and Con Shea were arrested by order of Police Chief Fitzmorris after the slaying of two policemen. Police raid union headquarters as tension rises amid the bomb war gripping the city. In New York a nationwide business survey reports a turning corner in trade and industry, citing 30,000 responses and a hoped-for upgrade across basic sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred
Frenchy) Madera
Chicago Building Trades Council
Tim’ Murphy
Con” Shea
Charles C Fitzmorris
New York
Terrok
John E. Egerton
Nashville, Tenn
National Association of Manufacturers
Egerton
United States
Jilted Man Fires On Sweetheart Then Himself in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on May 10, George West 26 shot his former sweetheart Miss Elvira Schuman 22 and her companion Mrs Muriel Miller 35 on a North Side street. West and Schuman were in a dying condition at Presbyterian Hospital while Miller was said to be in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
George West
Elvira Schuman
Muriel Miller
West
Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Schuman
Miller
Labor War Bloodshed Rocks Chicago as Police Slayings Rise
Chicago faced a violent night as detectives rounded up suspects after two officers were killed and another wounded in a series of bombings. A suspect, John Rafferty, linked to labor leader Big Tim Murphy, was in jail as investigators probe the print shop blast and a garage bombing tied to nonunion workers. Police vow broad interrogations of labor officials to uncover the murder plot.
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Chicago
Terrance Lyons
Thomas Clarke
John Rafferty
Tim” Murphy
Hughes
Landis Building Trades
Electric Emanator hailed as latest cure all
New York May 10 The electric emanator, a simple device whose workings are not fully known, is touted by William J Woodin director of electric therapy at Volupiece Hospital as capable of aiding thousands of cases. In five thousand tests paralysis partly yields while headaches, toothaches and running sores show rapid improvement. He stresses it is not a universal cure all and claims the emanator excites body cells by broken electrons to stimulate healing. Contined on Page 3.
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New York
William J. Woodin
Volupiece Hospital
Three Barns and Autos Burn in Rapid Fire
A fast moving blaze destroyed three barns and three automobiles with losses estimated at 5000 to 6000 dollars. The fire began in the Schwartz barn used as a garage, spreading quickly to the adjacent Glover and Sands structures. George Smith owned three cars and faced about 2000 dollars in uninsured losses. The Schmidt/S Sands details are partly recorded. the cause remains undetermined and a large crowd watched the incident.
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F. J. Schwartz
D. A. Glover
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Middle Avenue
Schwartz
George Smith
Delco Battery
Deportation of Gladys Sharon Suspended
Attorney Anthony Nieding received word that the deportation of Mrs Gladys Sharon of Elyria to Canada has been suspended until further notice. The original order came from the Assistant Commissioner General in Washington. Sharon had unwittingly married a Canadian, losing her American citizenship, and has since faced months of efforts to compel her return. Senator Burke and Nieding urged Senator Willis to intervene, leading to the suspension while the case is investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Wnieding
Matkey
Immigration Service
Us&s Department of Labor
Gladys ‘Sharon
Canada
Washington
Sharon
Elyria
Toronto
J F Burke
Nieding
Willis
Undertaker Gets Judgment Spite Returned Casket
In Mansfield on May 10, a jury awarded Schroer and Son, undertakers, the full $854.40 owed by Mrs. Abbie M. Bentz after an 58 minute trial. Bentz had her mother Elizabeth McElroy disinterred and reburied in a different casket, then demanded the original casket return. She also challenged the price of slippers, removing one shoe and presenting it as court evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Schroer
Bentz
Jury Disagrees Wellington Case
The Wellington case of George Rolce, accused of obtaining property by false pretenses, went to the jury at 1 pm after a noon juror deadlock and later reported inability to agree at 2 10 pm, leading to discharge. In Washington on May 10, Senate labor committees agreed to hear General Gregory Semenoff on charges tied to killings of American soldiers and Russians in Siberia during his command of anti Bolshevik forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rolce
Wellington
Thompson
Washington
Senate Labor Committees
Gregory Semenoff
Siberia
State Would Save Expense Nollies Charges Against Lorain Officers
Lorain officials face bribery indictments for patrolmen Harry Stapleton E R Meade William Babcock W H Johnson and two others dated May 19 1921. Prosecutor Lawrence Webber sought continuance but cases likely to proceed with witness issues noted. Judge J B Thompson concurred and Judge Walter D Mears prepared to defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stapleton
E. R Meade
William Babcock
W. H Johnson
Price
Lorain
Lawrence Webber
J. B Thompson
Harry Stapelton
Chas. Adams
Governor Davis Urges Ohioans On Mother's Day Proclamation
In a May 10 proclamation Governor Davis asks Ohioans to honor mothers next Sunday. He urges worship services and Sabbath schools to express the occasion’s significance and for people to wear their mother’s favorite flower as a reverent token. He praises mothers for guiding, sacrificing, and shaping homes and lives with unparalleled devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Davis
Fire destroys Penfield Junction barn and outbuildings
Fire swept a large barn and surrounding structures at Penfield Junction last night, owned by Mrs Hoff man. The blaze, whose cause is unknown, prompted neighbors and Chronicle-Telegram staff to aid in suppression. Dynamite stored nearby exploded during the fire, shattering windows on the east side of the house. Mrs Hoff man has endured previous losses from fire, including her house and barn seven years ago and her husband two years ago. The total loss is estimated at $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield Junction
Hoffman
WR Blaney
E. J. Salsbury
Chronicle-Telegram
Ernest Erber
Lorain
City bids opened for tractor purchase on streets
Bids were opened yesterday afternoon for a city tractor purchase but the winner is not yet named. List includes Simpson Motor Co Fordson $670 and multiple International and Avery models with prices from $700 to $2,900. Council appropriated $1,200. Henry Schultz was the low bidder for delinquent sidewalk construction this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Motor Co
Fordson
Farmers’ Supply Co International
Titan
International
Avery
Bates Steel Mule Co
Lorain
Henry Schultz
Dail Eireann Hears Peace Is Undecided
Dublin May 10 The Irish peace committee told the Dail Eireann it has failed to agree on a basis for ceasing hostilities between the Free Staters and the Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dail Eireann
Dublin
Irish Peace Committee
Electric Worker Narrowly Escapes Reckless Auto
An Electric Light Co employee reported to police that at 11:30 p.m. last night he narrowly escaped being run down by a fast car. He was repairing a street lamp at Broad and Water when the vehicle veered toward the light, struck it and shattered the windshield, then sped away.
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The
Electric Light Co
Broad and Water Street
Naturalization Day May 22 At Technical High School
The Americanization Committee plans a naturalization recognition day for new citizens on May 22 at 8 o clock in the technical high school. Hon. George H Chamberlain will address the new citizens with certificates presented by Judge H G Redington or Clerk Chas Williams. A program of instrumental and vocal music will be offered and guests include admitted men with their families. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technical High School
George H Chamberlain
H G Redington
Chas Williams
Unfilled steel orders on increase reported in New York
United States Steel Corp reports April 30 unfilled orders at 5,096,413 tons, up from 4,494,148 tons on March 31, a rise of 602,765 tons. In police court, two traffic violators were fined $5 plus costs: Marion Cornell for corner Court and Broad Street violations and Frank Szaghe for speed on Lake Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Corporation Today
Marion Cornell
Court
Broad Street
Jones
Costa Frank Szaghe
Lake Avenue
Chinese Leaders Plan US Model Government For China
General Wu Pei Fu, victor in North China, announced he will convene a national conference within a year to draft a Chinese government modeled on the United States, to purge pro Japan elements and settle Shantung disturbances. Feng Yu Hsiang supports victory and Christianized troops wear arm bands reading Fighters Christianized. Sun Yat Sen’s southern forces resist, as Wu pledges unity and nationwide planning.
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Pao Ting Fu
China
Wu Pei Fu
Chang Tso Lin
United States
Feng Yu Hsiang
Sun Yat Sen
Feng
North
Shantung Peninsula
Mother and three children die in Olney Springs kerosene blast
Olney Springs May 10 Mrs C Elliott and her three children June eight Arley five and Jessie one perished today from injuries after a five gallon kerosene can exploded in their one room Bush Springs home five miles north of town.
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Olney Springs
Cole
C. Elliott
June
Arley
Jessie
Bush Springs
Here
Railroader Killed In Lorain Yards Early Today
Frank Stastney aged 25 was instantly killed in the Lake Terminal railroad yards at Lorain while riding the front of a string of cars. He slipped and fell on the track as the cars moved. Coroner Miles Perry investigated but had not issued a verdict as of press time.
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Lorain
Frank Stastney
Lake Terminal Railroad
Stastney
Miles Perry
Lorain Officers Claim Alligator Seen Near List Street Bridge
Lorain police report sighting of an eight foot alligator in the river near the List street bridge. They suspect the reptile escaped from Elyria years ago and has survived winter, dwelling in the muddy water. The Fist street bridge area is noted as a location connected to a rumored market in raisin jack.
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Lorain
List Street
Elyria
Fist Street
South Lorain
Auto Crashes Into Buggy Near East Broad Street
Two toddlers in a baby carriage escaped harm when a collision occurred at the Peerless oil station on East Broad street near the bridge. A. H. Dengate turned into the station and was struck by a car driven by a son of A. D. Nielsen, damaging Dengate’s car and the buggy. Nielsen appeared before the mayor on a reckless driving charge, with the case continued as an out of court adjustment was sought.
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East Broad Street
H Dengate
E Broad Street
Vanek
Quincy Street
Dengate
A. D. Nielson
Middle Avenue
Young Nielson
Miss Kate Gleason Promotes Practical Kitchen and Home Features
Miss Kate Gleason of East Rochester New York famed Cornell graduate and renowned concrete house builder advocates practical kitchen aids a powder puff and a mirror as essential accompaniments alongside a frying pan. She also envisions a heated garage in houses for men and women.
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Kate Gleason
East Rochester
N. Y
Miss Gleason
Cornell
America
Russia Rebutts Allied Memo on Moscow Soviet Recognition
May 10 report states Russia’s reply criticizes the allied memorandum as general and weak on Russia’s recovery. It flags a financial clause not previously discussed and claims Russian counterclaims are more justified than foreign demands. The document hints at potential conference failure if talks stall.
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Russia
Mother and Daughters Die in Gas Fatality at Ventnor
Edith Miller Buzby, wife of William Buzby of Keystone Lubricating Co Philadelphia, and her three daughters Constance 11 Edwinnia 9 and Mary were found dead from illuminating gas at their Ventnor home near Atlantic City on May 10. Police say notes imply Mrs Buzby planned the deaths and include a quoted Rubaiyat fragment. She had been separated from her husband for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Edith Miller Buzby
William Buzby
Keystone Lubricating Company
Philadelphia
Mary
129 Suits To Be Filed For Tax Payment In Ohio
Prosecuting Attorney Webber prepares 129 civil cases under section 6718 to foreclose tax delinquent land over four years in the court of common pleas. This marks the largest such filing in court history, with sheriff deputies handling service of papers. In Washington, May 10 the state department denied Nation magazine charges that the United States traded recognition of Me arco for special privileges.
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Webber
Court of Common Pleas
Washington
State Department
The
Nation
New York
United States
Mearco
Elyria Bond IO Now Over 4,000,000
Elyria city reveals total bonded debt around 4.0 million with general city bonds water works and special assessment issues. The school board carries 1.4 million in bonds, sinking funds total 213,987.32, and the current levy is 8 mills. Officials differ on paying debt and tax law needs to meet interest and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Aud Stora
F.M Stevens
Jones
City council weighs Lorain Elyria line route options
The council and Supt F W Cohen discussed a new franchise for the street car line. A West avenue to Second street route via Court street and Broad street was favored, with Mill street or Lodi street routes also considered. Cohen indicated he prefers cars stop on Lodi or cross at Mill but may run uptown in future. Meetings were harmonious and more talks planned.
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F. W Cuhen
Lorain Elyria
Lodi Street
Cohen
West Avenue
Second Street
Court Stret
Broad Street
Jones
Mill Street
Court St
Third Street
Cheapside
Broad
Mill St
Rawson
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U. Ss
Otillan
Youth
Father
BIG Concern
Frederick B. Patterson
Jeas B. Patterson
Ag Sbvadar
National Cash Register Company
Dayton Concern
Young Patterson
Chum
Gladys Shard
Undertaker
Cleveland
Withness
Nesses
Adams
Walter D Mears
Elyrians
Second
Shantung
Kate Gleasor
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