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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1921
Page
1
Washington reports the Far Eastern committee open to withdrawal of foreign troops in China though no date or firm agreement exists. Japan will likely state reasons for keeping troops and outline future withdrawal plans at the next meeting.
The Farmers State Bank at Shawnee near Kendallville Indiana was robbed early today of 16000 by robbers who burned into the vault with acetylene torches Items stolen included liberty bonds war savings stamps and 2500 in currency It was the ninth time this bank had been robbed. The other item reports three bandits attempting to holdup a United States mail truck in St Paul Minnesota but fled when the driver sped away after triggering the gas system.
Washington Nov 29 The department of state was advised by the American consul in Bombay of the death of William French Doherty an American engineer from Galveston in the Bombay riots on November 13.
In Brooklyn the American theater under construction at 779 Bedford Avenue collapsed causing two deaths and 13 missing. Police recovered two bodies from debris as six ambulances and multiple fire units rushed to the scene. Builders Samuel Monkowicz and Sylvester Rosenthal were detained on a technical homicide charge.
Tony Allen pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property after looting NYC freight cars. A cheese and a box of malt were found with him. He claimed no excuse and said Smolth handed over goods on two occasions. Mayor Jones fined $100 and thirty days in jail plus costs. Fred Smith pleaded not guilty to receiving stolen property and was held on $500 bond. his son Frank Smith faced $1,000 bond for delaying the cars.
Taylorsville Kentucky November 28 Judge Thad Cheatam Spencer County Judge Grover Cheatam and Charles Cotton garage proprietor were arrested on conspiracy charges in a whiskey theft from the Spencer County courthouse last August. Federal prohibition agents effected the arrests under warrants issued by the Louisville US district court. Additional locals expected to be arrested in the probe.
Elyria manufacturer and writer Sherwood Anderson, former Elyrian, wins the first annual Dial prize of 1 000 for distinctive services to American letters. The Dial editors plan to award 3 000 yearly to support American authors.
Jewelry worth 100000 dollars stolen from the Glendale residence of William Cooper Procter. Four bandits held Mia Procter and Miss Mary Johnson at gunpoint, guarding women while two white and two black robbers ransacked the home. A diamond necklace valued at 25000 dollars among the loot. no arrests or clues yet.
Four Nickel Plate detectives and six to eight men stopped a group robbing Nickel Plate cars at Kinball. A gun battle occurred in darkness. the bandits fled in an auto later found ditched near Kinball with bloodstains suggesting a wound. Sheriff Taylor and a posse with detectives hunt the fugitives. the stolen Elgin six license 273 868 came from Cleveland.
Deputy team led by Sheriff Rackus raids the home of Joe Yolowitsz in Gulf Toad. They seize a 20 gallon still in the house and 100 gallons of mash in the barn. Yolowitsz pleads guilty before Justice George and is fined 100 dollars plus costs.
$80,000 in B F Goodrich bonds discovered in a victim Edward Gross Man's casket. The bonds, valued at $50,000, were reportedly hidden during transit from Pittsburgh to New York for burial in 1919. Authorities probe Grossman’s death and possible earlier theft linkage.
Record rainfall and rapid snowmelt have swollen rivers across Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, threatening widespread flooding. Pittsburgh area alarms include Monongahela and Allegheny rises, with McKeesport and Johnstown severely affected. Rescuers use rowboats to evacuate residents as rail lines and river traffic halt. Weather bureau warns of 36 foot level possible. communities brace for further inundation.
Washington November 29 union leaders accused before a congressional committee that interlocking directorates between railroads and steel coal and oil firms drain public funds. They cited Interstate Commerce Commission records showing railroad executives also officers and stockholders in other corporations from which they buy and lease.
George Eslinger administrator for Joseph Eslinger seeks $10,900 for damages arising from a horse and buggy collision with a street car near Stop 47 on the June 11 incident. The suit alleges the car, traveling at thirty miles per hour, did not give a warning signal. David Fried paid $1 and coins in a traffic ordinance violation yesterday on Bread Street.
The Elyria Theatres Co announces Suburban Day with free admission to Colonial and Strand theatres from 12:00 to 1:30. Audiences will enjoy Wallace Reid in Too Much Speed at the Colonial and a lineup at the Strand including The Contession, plus a new organ, while Dreamland offers Madama X and other features.
About 11 o'clock this afternoon a young man around 27, 110 pounds in a light overcoat and hat entered the N W at the Mill Co office, used the telephone, read a paper, then left. On return of the office head the cash drawer showed $67 in money and four checks totaling $83.90. the payroll was $85.90 in checks. The thief fled before police arrived. they are seeking the man.
Ella Mc Jewell of Penfield accuses Calvin Jewell of adultery and extreme cruelty. She claims he consorted with a sixteen year old girl in Elyria and Cleveland within a month, provided little support over eleven years, and beat her. She seeks alimony, protection of property, and custody of their two children.
Margaret Miller a 15 year old granddaughter of the late Frank Miller is at Lakeside hospital Cleveland after an abscess. On Friday she was operated on and a transfusion of one and a half pints of blood from Reginald Dwire, a Foster Prier Go employee and neighbor, was given to Miss Miller. He is reported to be improving and likely to recover.
Dr W F Snyder, 30 years practice, faces mail fraud charges after allegedly taking $50 to exorcise evil impulses and stop wife from throwing dishes, part of a larger pattern cited by George Arnold of Charleston and others including Mrs Martin Orwell and neighbors in Illinois.
Eight members of John Reitz family at 515 Woodland avenue were overcome by gas from a basement hot water heater during last night. Police and a delinquency officer found the unconscious group in bed. a pulmotor revived several, with Earl 13 and others later recovering as doctors stated full recovery expected.
Elyria merchants launch Suburban Day on Thursday with free transportation and free shows. The event aims to boost holiday shopping with early bargains, extra clerks, and a wide range of goods from local stores and firms listed in the Chronicle Telegram advertisement columns.
Glenn E. Plumb, author of the Plumb Plan for railroads, will address the open forum at Machinists Hall this evening. He is among a notable list of speakers and is expected to draw public interest and participation in the ensuing discussion.
Secretary EJay Howenstine of the Chamber of Commerce tendered his resignation as of December but it was accepted by the directors at yesterday's meeting. He will remain in the city and engage in selling stock securities. He has served as secretary for the past few years.
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