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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1921
Page
1
The city council meeting halted final passage as Councilman Hazelton voted against suspending the rules. The measure would have required permits for public dances, 25 cent fees, and a 4 dollar nightly inspection, with age restrictions after 9 pm without guardian supervision.
Lorain attorney William QL Hughes is named special prosecutor by the State Board of Health to oversee about 80 doctors who practice illegally or violate the law. A $6,000 appropriation was added to the supplemental bill to fund this work. Hughes, a former legislator, authored a health law benefiting the state.
A proposed constitutional amendment from the reorganized National Woman's Party would require the president to appoint a woman to the U S Supreme Court, the circuit courts of appeals, and any commissions aiding world peace. The measure also includes a provision for married women to retain their maiden name and choose their domicile.
A number of prisoners altered pleas from not guilty to guilty this morning in Lorain. John Elecs accepted a lesser charge of manslaughter for stabbing John Butcher during a money dispute at their home. Calvin Reitz pleaded to carrying concealed weapons and paid a $100 fine. Tudse Sedington questioned the revolver purchase but gave the defendant the benefit of the doubt. Carl Striker pleaded guilty to assault to rob Craver Jewelry in Lorain after entering the store and being captured.
Columbus Ohio May 17 The final temperance measure of the 84th general assembly Gorrell Bill No 233 will likely be signed into law by the governor It provides a two hour school program on temperance on the Friday nearest January 16 each year The bill moved through the House and Senate after pressure from the W C T U and Senator J F Burke to place it on the calendar The Senate approved it 30 to 3 after calendar action Saturday preceding adjournment.
The Ohio state supreme court is expected to join suits by State Senator Burke and W. W. Durbin challenging the Dunn act emergency clause. The suits seek to strike the act’s reorganization provision and compel approval of referendum petition forms and a petition synopsis. Oral arguments may occur the week of May 30.
Mrs. Mary Farrell 87 widow of M J Farrell died at 7 30 am at her home in the Cleveland Block Lorain county resident since 1873 with breaks in Tiffin and Lorain She is survived by five children and seven grandchildren funeral from St Marys church Thursday at 9 am with high mass burial in St Johns cemetery Cleveland beside her husband
Elyria’s H R Adams and Lorain’s H R Rogers along with Amherst’s John Fritz and Wellington’s Mr Rady attend the 16th annual convention of the National Gas Association of America in Cincinnati.
The Elyria Milling Co has filed suit against J. H Bell and the Federated Merchants Corp to recover 1047 dollars plus costs for an unpaid account. The action names the defendants and specifies the claimed amount due.
Wilson C. Maderia of Akron Ohio was seriously injured when brakes failed on a sharp curve near Leesport. He, his two sisters and brother were returning from Pottsville after burying their mother when the touring car struck a post and Maderia suffered a fractured skull.
The cabinet ratified Senator Charles Jonnart’s nomination as French ambassador to the Vatican. Jonnart, formerly high commissioner to Greece, is credited with aiding Constantine’s abdication. France has not had a Vatican representative since the 1904 church-state break.
Elyria carpenters at Machinists' Hall Local No. 1426 vote to resume closed shop and set new wage scale at 90 cents per hour. The move follows a prior open wage policy and reflects labor union stance amid a lockout. Contractors reportedly discharge non union workers and rehire former union members. resumption expected.
Lorain publishers Harry Shiff Mike Peer and Mayor Grall are defendants in a suit filed by printer Alex Renay who supplied 3000 copies weekly at 150 dollars per week on March 23 and April 1 7 and 14 3000 copies and later 2000 copies on April 22 and 30 with a total bill of 840 dollars and 350 dollars already paid. The plaintiff seeks 500 dollars.
Walter Davies seeks leave to file a petition in error to reverse a Lorain County court ruling finding him guilty of making false entries in a report to the state superintendent of banks. Elyria notes an appeal motion already filed in the misappropriation case involving bank funds.
London May 17 George Lloyd George remains adamant that Germany must receive a square deal in Upper Silesia. The proposed conference with Briand may be abandoned to avoid misunderstandings with Belgium and Italy, as the Anglo French position eases.
Elyria Rotary members host a frolic at the Country club as a festive send off for the Edinburg delegation headed to the world convention. Delegation members include Sam Squires district governor and wife, Dr. George Nicholas and wife, A. M. Hannaford, and J. Williamson of Lewis Mercantile Co.
A Toledo man will open an 8 PM discussion on cooperation and better production. All invited to attend.
Elyria council meeting directed Service Director H A Beck to repair lead holes in Wooster street paving. President Hewitt presented the matter to the council.
Elyria council debated adding 750000 in bonds to finish water works improvements after a 700000 estimate. Mayor Jones said the water department is self sustaining with current rates and sinking fund. A special meeting will be held with a Pittsburgh engineer to review figures and needed pumping station work.
Wack Kowalski filed a $10,000 damage suit against the Lorain Street Railway Co. in Elyria alleging he was assaulted on a city streetcar by conductor Chet Woelf after paying fare on March 28. Kowalski says he was knocked down on Pearl avenue, hit his head, suffered a scalp wound, and remained unconscious in the hospital for several days. The suit claims the company is liable for employee acts and seeks damages.
Elyria hospital notes list admissions including Mrs Edith Cole of 410 Earl Court and Mrs Florence Wissinger of 120 Nichols Court and Mrs Mary Parnhart at Stop 47 Lorain. Discharges include Mrs Elizabeth Alston of 108 Pine Street and Mrs Irene Hufford with baby.
Carl Kaiser, a taxi driver, was fined $5 in police court Tuesday for violating the traffic ordinance. He allegedly argued with an officer after ignoring a dummy policeman at the Broad street and Cheap side intersection and refused to follow the corner-cutting rules.
A 30 minute battle in Cork on May 17 left one soldier dead as crown forces and Sinn Feiners exchanged fire during a football crowd incident. Soldiers protected players and fought behind defences with a Lewis gun, causing casualties on both sides.
Ten Elyria grocers met at Fellows hall forming an alliance to purchase in large loads and beat chain stores. Members include Reublin Brothers Hoke & Son Max Hart Mueller Ben Francis Portman Pollack and Corb ham with Max Hart elected chair Renouard secretary H J Holcomb treasurer. The Toledo Canton Youngstown Columbus and Michigan alliances run similar efforts and Elyria stores will carry Arma goods. The plan aims to reduce consumer prices and save housewives with purchases by three months and extensive advertising.
Columbus Ohio May 17 Circumscribed by constitutional limits the house of representatives adjourned after a brief session attended by the speaker and fewer than a dozen members until 5 pm Wednesday The constitution bars adjournment beyond two days without the other branch approval The senate is in five minute recess until May 27 The house plans adjournments every two days while the senate is away The house majority leader claims a disagreement with the senate over adjournment and that Governor Devis will decide on a possible adjournment action Senate leaders deny an official record of disagreement with the house No business will be transacted at house sessions.
Elyria Commandery No. 60 will hold a special meeting at 3 PM Thursday to confer the Order of the Temple on a class of eighteen candidates. Supper at six o'clock will be served by Eastern Star volunteers. A large attendance from Elyria and nearby towns is expected.
In Newark Ohio on May 17 ten round 124 pound boxing match Ted Silvers of Canton dropped Jimmy Wells of Newark in the fourth round Wells recovered and earned a hard fought draw in the later rounds indicating a dramatic comeback for Wells over Silvers with the bout ending in a draw.
At a City Council meeting residents signed about 90 per cent of the property along Filbert Street urging the city to proceed with the planned improvements this year. Legislation for Filbert Street and other street work had been approved with completion hoped within weeks. R. J. Whelan said he was surprised by a Chronicle-Telegram report of the passage.
Mrs J F Glosser of 122 Neuter Court is urged to enter the Republican primary on August 9 for city council. A devout church worker and advocate of clean morals, she is seen as a potential first councilwoman and is popular among local women.
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