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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
5
London reports an agreement for stricter enforcement of the Irish armistice with Sinn Fein and government military committees. Sinn Fein leaders vow to stop republican drills while police are ordered to halt provocative actions by Black and Tans.
Officers from the sheriff's office moved to a foreign district near Lorain after a reported fight. They found a man who had beaten his family but had fled before police arrived. No arrests were made and the situation was partially restored.
Afton Winnied of 123 Huron street lies ill at home with severe pneumonia but reportedly had a comfortable night. Mose Wilder, E HL Putt, Dr G R Wiseman, and John Appeman head to Breckenridge Texas to inspect an oil well interest. A seven and a quarter pound son born to Mr and Mrs F Rowley at St Josephs hospital. Bern ard Hughes returns to Willys Overland after months away. he is part of the Younger social set with many friends.
Knights of Columbus win two of three games to top Court House Five at Gala alleys. Sit tinger and Banville led their teams as top scorers. Comets opened strong but faltered in the second game. Final totals show K of C with a strong finish.
The Temple alleys hosted a league opener last night with the Galas winning two of three games. Mayor Jones declined to speak, Wixcox missed due to illness, and Schmittgen led the evening with a 215.
The Cearewitch turf classic was won today by Atol with Charleville second and Harnef third, as reported from London.
Fragmentary prose recounts a physician named Les son Tait of Eng who expresses gratitude he is not a woman and praises a female patient’s suffering, mentioning Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and herbal remedies.
The Toledo Times lauds Alice Brady in For Ever After at the Rialto Theater. It praises her youth and vitality, noting her two years in the vehicle, her stage technique, and the emotional pull of the flashback narrative.
Michigan City Ind Oct 12 A farmer, Frank Groth, killed his wife Henrick2 today in their home and then killed himself after she filed a divorce suit yesterday. The act occurred before Pearl Groth, their 13 year old daughter, who tried to wrest the gun away.
President Obregon directed the railways to provide free transportation to unemployed men seeking new jobs in Mexico City. The order aims to ease mobility for job seekers and stimulate employment opportunities.
Mary Coleman Annie Wilson of Richmond Virginia and Jessie Peston of Greensburg Pennsylvania were arrested while boarding a train to Steubenville. Police confiscated three large bags with dresses undergarments and toiletries from eleven stores. They allegedly shipped parcels to Lazzie Scott at 2024 Arler Street Philadelphia and had sent items from Columbus.
Governor Davis appointed two new members to the state board of agriculture on October 12. Appointees include Mrs William L Barger Urbana and W H Vew Ravenna. Also named are livestock breeder H Ho Ludwic Van Wert grain farmer I E Palmer Pataskala sheep breeder George Pittenour Puiketon horse breeder Donald Ackin Toledo, George BR Wirner Wellington, and S T Nash Cleteland. Barger, Ackin, Warmer, and Nash previously served on the old board.
Paris October 12 The finance committee of the chamber of deputies served notice on War Minister Barthou demanding curtailment of military expenditures by the ministry.
An advertisement touts phosphate products marketed to the elderly as nerve boosters and youth enhancers. It promises improved strength and vitality for men and women, claiming endorsement or guarantee from a governing body.
A string of robberies reported across New York Cleveland and Pittsburgh netted about 73000 in gems cash and stock certificates. In New York Sel Kaufman was robbed of 6000 gems in a hotel room while three men bound and gagged him. In Cleveland Roses of Cleveland store on Euclid Avenue suffered a loss over 15000 with most items taken. In Pittsburgh a safe at 1805 Morningside Avenue was busted with a sledge and 34000 in stock certificates plus 140 in cash stolen.
October raid on a moonshine still at High Grove ends with the death of Arthur Burham and injuries to raiders H F Reed and H Gilbert. Prohibition officers called for reinforcements from Louisville after facing resistance at the scene. The confrontation occurred early morning in Bardstown Kansas.
The September report records 23 deaths and 1 birth, with August totaling 25 deaths and 51 births. Mrs G HR Fretch, overseeing vital statistics, notes a shift toward births and a drop in deaths compared with August.
Knights Templar from Ohio march in a large parade in Cleveland led by a 1200-piece band. The conclave opened with business sessions and officers were listed. next meeting set to elect grand officers and possibly move the location.
Gilbert Le Pargar 29, a student at Ohio State University and son of Colonel Byron Le Pargar, stood with Roy Schirtzinger 21 when a car collision near the campus hurled them against a tree. Bargar suffered a fractured skull and died hours later. Schirtzinger had a broken leg and possible internal injuries but was expected to recover.
A report from Paris claims King Alexander of Sorvia, regent of Jugo Slavia, will renounce his throne. The note appears in a Paris dispatch dated October 12, detailing possible political shifts in the region.
Citizens and city workers in Elyria protest wage cuts amid war service costs. Robert Gamble and Chief Mechanic Waldron urge fair pay and continued tools, while officers like Southam and Conway push against reductions. Council discusses impact and later goes into executive session.
A crowded council session erupts over wages overtime and city operations as Hamlin Halpin and others confront Mayor Hewitt about pay for absent members pension funds and street sweeping budget gaps. Citizens urge fiscal reform while police fire and Bertillon records are cited in defense of efficiency.
City officials discuss the Shipping Board orders to vacate for about 100 tenants, with three day deadlines, as council and authorities pledge to protect those unable to pay due to work shortages. Authorities form a committee to investigate the Lorain case and advise on steps to shield government and corporate interests.
The community mourns the sudden death of Herry Meville, longtime West Avenue resident, husband to his wife and father of seven, noted for his wit, reading, music appreciation, and kindness to elders and children. He served as a key figure in local business and social circles and was survived by his wife, brothers and sisters.
The mayor scheduled another special council meeting for tonight amid fear of eviction. Families facing removal had worried about harsh weather and sickness if forced to the street as strong winds and cold intensified the crisis.
Community events at FS alto theater and Rialto theater mark Fire Prevention Week with talks by Fire Marshal Drkeman and J E Lyons, plus a student sketch directed by Miss Lizzie Hahn. A Chicago Fire anniversary discussion recalls Mrs O Leary’s cow and historical losses, while insurers’ practices and tax issues are noted.
A call warns that higher taxes will punish careless behavior as fires rise. In five years 42 1 2 percent of blazes stem from unknown causes or smoking. Estimated losses reach 500 million dollars per incident, with per person costs and life losses noted.
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