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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
2
Cleveland Trust Company reports a brisk May mid month bulletin shows renewed business strength across construction, iron and steel output, securities, and auto industry. Despite optimism, observers warn durability remains unproven and discuss risks of relapse amid mixed signals from early 1922 data.
London reports an approaching agreement between Irish Free State and Ulster leaders with Churchill mediating. Dublin notes possible Dail Eireann report and a June 15 election if electoral talks succeed. Belfast sees renewed violence with two women, a girl dead, 17 wounded, curfew reimposed after attacks on the post office and stores.
In Elyria the death of Esther Seward aged 85 at 229 East Broad Street is reported. Born in Huntingdon Ireland September 23 1836 she came to Cleveland then Elyria where she and Thomas Seward shared fifty five years of marriage. Survived by children Mrs J McVey Mrs R W Gamble Mrs Helen Lersch Anna Etta Thomas William James and Dr Seward postmaster. Funeral services set for St Marys church Tuesday at 9 AM.
General Chang Tso Lin, who has proclaimed Manchuria independent, orders troops to the Manchurian frontier following his army's defeat by General Wu Pei Fu. The militia gathers southward from Mukden, fueling reports of a renewed offensive against Wu’s forces.
May 15 Lorain police urge council to postpone a ten percent wage reduction until the court case is decided. The request comes as legal action challenges the salary cut.
A warrant was issued for H. B. Schultz on charges of violating health rules by selling a sheep head to Mrs. Fred Kahlif instead of the requested white pass. The case is expected to go to trial this afternoon.
Service Director Henry Beck and his wife will vacation for two weeks in the east. They start in Philadelphia for the National Waterworks Association convention, then visit New York City and the Hudson to Albany before returning around June 1. A May 15 bulletin notes national war fraud probes and a $506,000 Justice Department job to pursue war profiteers.
Peggy Hopkins Joyce, once a Follies star, returns to the United States amid her notoriety as the Siren of the Century after being blacklisted by movie groups following two men’s suicides linked to her.
An attempted robbery of the Golden State Limited near Tucson ended as one bandit was shot dead by the express messenger and a second wounded and fled. The train was halted about two hours while authorities searched the brush for the wounded robber. Conductor Madigan and Engineer Reed led the crew during the incident.
Elizabeth Toth of Lorain answers her husband John Toth's divorce petition denying all allegations. She claims he abandoned her in Hungary and failed to support her or their child. She seeks a divorce, alimony and custody.
Captain Herne arrived from Paris and reported his aircraft passed through a bolt of lightning without damage or injury. The aviator said the flight was unaffected by the lightning strike.
The story notes a plan to relocate the Newburg Hospital to Eaton after the state bought nearly a thousand acres for the asylum site. Opposition in Eaton centers on property values, while B H Sidwell argues the move will boost local values and provide farmers with a ready market for their produce.
Foresters near Cape May strike after a week of fires. They demand 75 cents per hour vs prior pay of 1.50 for three hours and 35 cents after. Steelmantown and nearby villages saved. one blaze near Woonbine burned seventy hours. Two million dollars of timber burned across Cape May Atlantic and Cumberland counties. Rabbits killed, wildlife driven from forests. huckleberry crops feared ruined for the season.
The city council meets this evening with a likely vote to fill the first ward vacancy. A bus ordinance may be discussed again but a final vote time is not set.
H. H. Berkley files suit against E. Silverman and others to recover 2922.84 dollars claimed as the balance due on a house erection contract. The action seeks the amount alleged as unpaid under the agreement.
Firefighters responded to a blaze near two Standard Oil Co. gasoline tanks on Elm Street at 1 25 this afternoon. Chief Bates says a habitual offender dumped waste paper within 100 feet of the tanks and sparked the inferno. The two tanks hold 180 000 gallons of gasoline and a spark could cause loss of life and major property damage. Prosecution awaits the guilty party if found.
Washington May 15 President Harding again tackled the soldier bonus issue listening to Senator Smoot explain a plan to add paid up insurance for world war veterans instead of cash compensation. Smoot said the president did not indicate approval but showed interest in the provisions.
Sheriff N D Backus and deputies Adams and Fey raided John Dorjosan’s small Lorain area store on Pearl Road. They found a quart of liquor and fifty gallons of mash and Dorjosan was arrested for illegal possession. He pled guilty at arraignment before Judge Thompson and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. a dependent child and ill wife influenced the reduced fine.
In Cincinnati on May 15 a mechanic named Frank Madje received 25000 dollars in a heart balm verdict against Ben Rahe the former plant owner now in San Francisco. The jury awarded the full amount Madje sought for alienation of affection of his wife Mrs Madje. He charged Rahe had taken her to New York on several trips and that she would not live with him.
Mrs Gouvernor Morris, wife of a noted author and war correspondent, files for divorce amid claims of desertion. Europe sends a second invitation to the United States to attend Genoa talks, but Washington officials refuse to confirm a decision. Officials doubt a change in policy, viewing a Hague mixed commission on Russian affairs as an extension of Genoa.
In Lorain on May 15 Ernest Kohlmyer 11 son of Adolph Kohlmyer suffered internal injuries when his father Adolph backed a car over him. The boy was playing at home and asked for the vehicle to be moved. he was seriously hurt and taken to St Joseph's hospital where his condition remained grave.
A miniature cyclone struck Downsville eight miles south of Waco Texas early today demolishing the house of M C Dorsey and injuring Mrs Sterling C Robertson of San Antonio. The same storm caused high waters in Waco creek and derailed the San Antonio Dallas Express of the Missouri Kansas and Texas line near the city, with several injuries and a special train sent to bring passengers to safety.
Chicago social saga centers on Allister McCormick and fiancée Miss Mary Landon Baker. Mary warns of breaking the engagement if she meets another she prefers, with Paris and England travel shaping the romance as June wedding plans face disruption. McCormick remains pressed to keep the planned date and avoid postponement.
May 15 Premier Lloyd George warned that Russia would see limited Allied contact if it refuses to meet at The Hague. He referenced a proposed mixed commission set for June 15 to study Russian issues with experts. Russia had rejected the plan. The conference sub commission on Russian affairs was to convene tomorrow if held, with France absent over memo disagreements.
A Big Four passenger train 24 from St Joseph to Indianapolis derailed in Warsaw Indiana after striking a broken rail. The locomotive and three coaches overturned at about 35 miles per hour. All passengers escaped serious injury though some baggage men were crushed and bruised by falling trunks.
A northbound Kansas City Southern passenger train derailed near DeQueen Arkansas after leaving Shreveport at 6 30 pm. Engineer Frank Woodson of Shreveport was killed while the fireman and a baggage sageman were injured.
Grafton Flor Milling and Grain Elevator Company is formed in Grafton Lorain county with capital of $5,000. L. C. Chase listed as organizer. Columbus, May 15.
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