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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1922
Page
1
Councilmembers press steps to curb river contamination from factories and sewers spilling into the river. Residents describe a pervasive stench and urge drastic measures to clean the water and restore health to Water Crest and surrounding areas.
John H Botamer aged 52 died from injuries in an auto accident near Wakeman Sunday morning. He had lived in the city forty years and was superintendent of the Middleburg Stone Co quarry near Berea. Survived by his wife and brothers and sisters. Services will be held at 2 30 Thursday at the Lake avenue home conducted by Rev W L Burner. Burial at Murray Ridge cemetery.
Reports from Wellington say one hundred earthquake shocks were felt in an hour in Taupo district of North Island. An area of two square miles sank four feet. In Blurblin fighting continues with casualties among irregulars and free staters, though violence has not intensified.
WOA Davis ex-soldier and former member of Co B was killed Sunday in Cleveland. A switchman, he was struck by a train near the yard at Rockport. His body sent to Mathaws Missouri. A former Elyria resident, 35, lived on Winckles Street. He served overseas and was wounded in action. He was once married to Celia Harlebur and lived with sister Mrs. A H Hailey.
Kansas City police say Roy Garvey shot and killed his father Joe Garvey a lumber man in a downtown office after the father discharged his stenographer. Authorities describe the fatal confrontation as connected to the firing and Roy Garvey’s motive remains under investigation.
Attorney Helen Acs of Lorain chases a bull pup through the clerk’s office after it escapes. With no collar the dog is seized by the sheriff, later found by the jurist, and a license tag is issued.
The fourteenth annual Home Garden Association exhibit runs Saturday and Sunday September 9 and 10 in the Gates room of the First Congregational Church. Entries open 8 to 10 am Saturday with public viewing 10 am to 4 pm. The event features flowers and vegetables from schoolchildren and local gardeners with about sixty four prizes for youth and twelve prizes for adults.
Washington reports gamblers and speculators are driving coal prices as Iowa sees 22 dollars per ton for out-of-state coal. Senators Cummins Kellogg Rhus Reed call for federal powers to curb profiteering, require reports, and even treat coal gambling as a penalty to protect fuel supply amid winter demand.
The Greek war office reports 10 000 killed and wounded as Turkish nationalist forces push on in Anatolia near Smyrna. Allied warships including an American battleship move toward Smyrna. Greece retreats with weak rear guards as intervention possibilities grow.
Wellington Sept 6 Mrs Yoo Johnson of Cleveland suffered a severed artery in her head and serious leg injuries in an auto crash that also injured her husband and granddaughter. They received first aid and were later taken to their Cleveland home. Sheriff Backus recovered a stolen Reo Speed Wagon in Syracuse that had been abandoned on Middle Avenue. The owner was notified and arrived to recover the car.
Chester Ufford of Levan was granted a divorce from Lilian Ufford who he said deserted him for alx years. Rutherford A. Baldwin filed suit to recover 10000 dollars from Josephine Felter on a promissory note alleged to be due.
A Metropolitan district strike committee telegram to Senator Borah demands impeachment of Attorney General Daugherty and Federal Judge Wilkerson over the Chicago rail injunction. The report cites the injunction as a government violation of constitutional guarantees including freedom of speech and peaceful assembly.
In Xenia an 18 year old Varney Nichols was killed and 16 year old Dersey Nichols wounded after a prank involving a tire and a string on the Wiloington pike. Warren Middletown 16 and Clarence Kelter 12 were shot. coroner to hold an inquest. Father of Ja gan Nichols from Kentucky vows pursuit of charges against sheriff Lin ecola Funderbera and deputies. Municipal coal tims in Columbus open Oct 15 at cost with up to five tons per family after $10,000 appropriation to prevent winter famine.
The September term of court will open Monday the 18th with grand jurors drawn from the jury wheel. Most jurors hail from Elyria and the petit jurors will be drawn this afternoon. The grand jury list includes A Ewington, Al mers, Bob Huston, Wm Millapaugh, Georges Frank, Chas Henninger, Albert Swartz, D A Glover, Tom Rewnnn mus, and W H Basore among others from Elyria Lorain Russia and Ridgelawn cemetery interment for Miss Katrine Miller joins W S Miller family notes.
Lorain city council directed Solicitor Wesley Grills to draft legislation for a public vote on a four tenths mill increase to the city tax rate to meet next year’s obligations. In Geneva, six vice presidents were elected by the League of Nations assembly: Belfour England, Hanotaus France, Gomez Portage, Branttag Sweden, Cimeno Byain, Nintchiteh Czechoslovakia, with spellings as reported.
Jackson Calif Sept 6 Hope of freeing the forty seven men trapped in the Argonaut gold mine faded as crews pierced a wall at 3600 feet in the Kennedy mine and found the drift blocked by muck and timbers. Rescue delays of two or three days were expected before the final 75 foot barrier between Argonaut and Kennedy could be breached.
Rev Dr G A Reeder former pastor here has been elected treasurer of the Old Ladies home and will move from Toledo to assume duties. This surprise move delights his numerous local friends.
Ridgeville Sept 6 A barn and garage belonging to Soula Autens on the Depot road near Shawville station burned to the ground yesterday afternoon. The fire caused by unknown causes destroyed hay fur niture and a touring car. Loss estimated at 4000 with about one third insured. Neighbors fought to keep the blaze from spreading to nearby houses.
Large crowds attended the county fair with about 12 000 visitors enjoying exhibits. The Farmer: s Supply Co won first prize in the agricultural show while a prominent beekeeping display drew interest. Fireworks night drew heavy crowds and will repeat tonight as the fair closes with funds sufficient to pay debts.
Twenty three Ohioans were burned to death and 7 injured by fires in August per Fire Marshal Dykeman of Elyria. Seven children died and 15 were maimed. a girl burned by a sparkler, two toys ruined by firecrackers, matches blamed for two deaths, bonfire clothing burns, lightning fatalities, a man suffocated by gas fumes, and two aviators killed when their plane crashed.
A group of gypsies who held a fortune telling concession at the fair grounds were expelled yesterday by police after complaints of attempted robbery. Patrolman Sweet investigated a protest behind a tent curtain and offered fifteen minutes to dismantle. Sheriff Backus and a deputy ensured the order, forcing the group to leave the town and county.
Captain R A Hastings is dismissed as superintendent of the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster effective September 11. T C Jenkins of Mansfield Reformatory appointed temporary head as reforms are planned after investigations found excessive punishment and lack of supervision. Hastings may appeal within 30 days.
Detective Martin was killed and Patrolman Bach wounded when three automobile bandits fled a garage. The trio drove off in a bullet riddled car with Indiana plates. all three escaped and one may have been wounded.
Sixty Kiwanis members will travel by special car and others by autos from Elyria to Cleveland for a charter presentation this evening at the Hotel Winton. The event marks the chartering of the Chagrin Falls club with anticipated attendance from multiple chapters.
A taxicab driver was found murdered along the Bel Ciont road near Plainfield cemetery southeast of town. The car is missing but jewelry remained undisturbed, and officials are investigating the case. Separately, Mrs Cyril Ignaciak 63 was killed by an automobile last night. the driver Laura Knight 19 was involved.
Senator J F Burke says he did not condemn the Republic Party as a whole in Labor Day remarks. He argues the party includes rank and file voters, not just a few committee members seeking power, and cautions against equating a temporary inner circle with the entire party.
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