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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
9
A resident urges Elyria to honor fallen soldiers by creating memorials similar to West Park and other cities. She argues mothers deserve comfort from such honors and says public tribute would aid grieving families.
Conrad Bachman age 78 a Vermilion resident since 55 years died of pneumonia at 11 pm Wednesday at his daughter Mrs John Barry's Lorain home where he was visiting. He came from Germany at 17 and worked as carpenter and contractor for over 50 years. He is survived by six children and a sister. Funeral at Vermilion Reformed church Saturday at 2 pm with Rev B R Heller officiating. Burial in Vermilion cemetery.
James H. Allen suffered rheumatism for years and devised a compound he claimed dissolved uric acid deposits and expelled them from the body. He advertised a prep sold by agent Harry A. Crandall who offered a money back guarantee for the first two bottles if buyers received no benefit.
October 21 reports preparations for the biggest railroad strike in U S history after a Chicago conference between railway brotherhood leaders and the Railway Labor Board failed to reach an agreement. Leaders insisted the strike go forward within nine days, while executives predicted strong resistance and federal action may be needed.
The Industrial Bowling league began play at the Galla alleys with teams Perry-Fay defeating Enamel Products. I. T. S. topped American Legion, and Willys-Overland beat Standard Oil as Thursday night results start the season.
In the City league the Temples won three straight games against the Lorain County Electrics at the Temple alleys on Thursday evening. They rolled a total of 2344 for a 3 high team score so far this year, keeping the winning streak alive.
A Cincinnati jury found Barry Wilson Johnson of Akron guilty in a bigamy case. Evidence showed he married four women without divorces, including Louise Nelson in Apopka Louisiana on July 13, 1920, producing four children. He allegedly married another woman in the South and yet another in Akron before his trial. Johnson did not testify.
All members are called to gather at Gilbert Wagner's residence 497 Kenyon Avenue on Friday evening October 21 1921 at 8 pm for the Knights of St John meetingAdv.
Quincy says the situation did not improve and adjournment is final. Labor board members issued no statement. Separate federated unions push on with meetings to decide policy. The International Order of Yardmasters votes unanimously to remain off rail property in a strike, representing about five percent of the yardmasters. Despite a failed conference, the board hopes to mediate a settlement with further action discussed at an executive session.
State supreme Judge Wanamaker told the Exchange Clubs of Ohio convention in Columbus that lawlessness is the answer to what’s the matter with the world. He spoke during the session on October 21.
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