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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
1
Night burglars hit Grafton clusters including the Big Four railroad depot the post office and several stores. Loot recovered included revolvers a razor and small change with entry gained by forced doors and broken windows. Local officials and Lorain authorities investigated with little detail on exact losses.
Edward Henry of Detroit our first mate and Tony Smith of Detroit the steamer William H Wolfe wheelsman died as the vessel burned here today Captain J P Hanson of Detroit lost both legs after leaping overboard to escape. Fifteen crew members reached the Canadian shore in small boats. Henry died in the hold while fighting the flames. The wheelsman drowned upon entering the water.
In Brest on October 20 a mob of several thousand chanted revolutionary songs and battered the American consulate, injuring some and prompting police to disperse the crowd. Bombardment with stones ended after about an hour. a police guard was posted and several rioters were arrested.
In Lisbon a bloodless revolution ousted the government, forming a new ministry led by Colonel Manuel Maria Coelho. Troops control Lisbon centers while authorities resigned. In London ex-king Manuel is not at Fullwell Park and would not return unless a universal demand arises. Official dispatches say republican guards and sailors hold government buildings as business stalls.
A broad communist campaign of terror in continental Europe is reported with threats against American diplomats in Paris Brussels and Rome Following the Her rick assassination attempt bodyguards were assigned to Ambassador Herrick and police searched for plot ring leaders in the bomb bid in Paris and Brussels and for threats against envoys abroad.
Police describe a Shaw- ville station break in on a Sunday night. A colored man fled in a car toward the high level bridge and was shot by two detectives when ordered to halt. He was taken to a hospital and identified as the Shawville burglar.
The sixteenth annual meeting of the Me sociation of Congregational 3 held at Amherst was successful in work and attendance. Many members and iu Legion attended the meeting which General McQuigg addressed.
In Inghan Alabama the trial of Rev R Stephenson Protestant pastor charged with killing Catholic James E Coyle rests its case before noon as the jury nears verdict in the local court.
Elizabeth Newman sues Herman Newman claiming fraud in transfer and purchase of real estate. She asserts attempts to mislead in the sale and that proceedings already decided by the court did not resolve the issues.
Chief of Police Flynn announced no action would be taken against Johnny Rucko a three year old who killed Mary Sapila also three by tying a cord to a Brindstone shaft and turning the handle in the Sapila yard in Valley Falls. Johnny said the motive was Mary’s remark I dont like you any more. The Sapila family includes eight children aged 1 1/2 to 19 years.
Ohio building and loan institutions report total assets near 21 million dollars with 543,191 stockholders and 463,171 depositors. The annual filing states loans to home building cover 94 percent of deposits, including 12,955 farm loans totaling 42,709,568 dollars.
Senate adopts resolution calling the Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation to provide a full accounting of debts and claims. Sen Poindexter leads criticism of current and past policies with support from Borah La Follette King among others.
Five armed men robbed a St. Anthony Falls State Bank messenger in Minneapolis before noon. They slugged him unconscious and escaped in a car with a pouch of cancelled checks from the bank’s clearing house.
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Britain has ordered four additional capital ships for the navy. The statement underscores expanded naval build up as part of wartime preparations.
Prohibition Commissioner Hayes disclosed that about 1.5 million dollars worth of liquor was withdrawn from bonded warehouses in Pennsylvania on fraudulent permits in recent months. He cited irregularities in the present permit system as revealed by his investigation into state liquor sales conditions.
The Kiwanis club met at the Chamber of Commerce for a pleasant hour. George Richwine spoke about ice cream production and distribution, sharing expert insights in an entertaining style.
Elizabeth McCausland of Lorain seeks a divorce from James McCausland alleging gross neglect of duty for failing to provide a home and support. She asks custody of their child and alimony for its support.
Edward Spore of Lerain faces assault and battery, receiving stolen property, and robbery in the first criminal case of the term. Prosecutor Webber plans to try robbery. Resek for Spore calls the charge a joke. The trial starts Tuesday.
Registration closes this Friday and Saturday as polling places in all city precincts open for registration from morning until 2 PM and again from 4 PM to 9 PM. Eligible residents who have never registered, come of age, or moved precincts must register to vote on election day.
A Dayton city commission considers a proposal to build a one million dollar water softening plant. The project would save consumers about $275,000 annually and a definite decision is expected soon.
Lorain county milk producers met at the courthouse to vent dissension within the Northern Ohio Milk Producers association. Criticisms included butter fat credit and slow finances after moving headquarters. The group approved supplying milk cans and considered forming a local affiliate. President Ingersoll acknowledged issues and hinted at retirement if changes fail.
The Ohio Utilities Commission order lowers intrastate freight rates on sand gravel crushed stone paving block and brick by 28.12 percent and adds 10 cents a ton on brick. Roads will appeal to the state supreme court and possibly the Interstate Commerce Commission though compliance is underway.
William Weller files suit to stop Russell Hearne and Samuel Beal from disposing of or collecting on two no cognovit notes for 650 each. Weller and his wife bought an invalid carriage from Hearne, who later repurchased it and allegedly agreed no return and cancellation of the notes. The notes were endorsed to Beal, with fraud charged and a request to cancel the notes and prevent collection.
Ohio labor official Tetlow reported that the number of persons securing work in Columbus is increasing steadily and that the improvement appears permanent, signaling a sustained job market recovery.
Fifty four stockyards in cities nationwide will come under the department of agriculture on November 1, as announced by Secretary Wallace. Notices to owners were sent today. hearings with Chester Morrill will be held in Fort Worth Kansas City Denver Portland and Chicago to discuss tentative regulations for stockyards commission men and other market agencies. Cities listed include Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Fostoria Indianapolis Louisville Marion Pittsburgh Buffalo Springfield Detroit.
In Osceola on October 20, farmer Charles Jones was shot and killed during a pistol battle between a sheriff posse and bandits. Three others were wounded after the robbers looted three stores and the Columbus post office. Two of the wounded are not expected to survive.
The body of Gilbert Wagner, 22, of Columbus, is expected today or tomorrow after shipment from Hoboken. Wagner served in Co M 192 Teft 26th division and was killed by a machine-gun bullet in Verdun October 23, 1918. Survived by mother Mrs. Tresa Kuchenrither and sister Mrs. C Henke, he belonged to Knights of St John and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Funeral services at St Marys church will be held if the body arrives in time, with American Legion attendance.
James Ree enberg reported to police that a man west of Ridgeville Center claimed a woman in an auto hedders shot and asked him to report. Sheriff Backes and Officer Watson searched Ridgeville but found nothing. The agency notes the incident may be a fake trip.
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