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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
2
Commissioner arrives with lieutenants to announce a major liquor seizure in New York. More than 15 000 cases of whiskey valued at over 1.0 million dollars were seized. The whiskey was forged from Kentucky and Mary distilleries and smuggled into the city.
Williamson West Virginia September 7 Police have warrants for the arrest of C F Keener president of district number 17 United Mine Workers and Fred Mooney secretary treasurer They disappeared after indictments charging murder and were reported arriving in Washington D C Two miners officials remained at large as state police pursued them and Ed Gault a Huntington labor leader was to be taken into custody if apprehended
The trial proceedings in Mingo County proceed with testimony by star witnesses in the Albert C. Felts case. Officials fear bias as jurors are drawn from Williamson and surrounding areas. Prosecutor D. Stokes says the county has thousands of citizens aged 21 to 45 eligible to serve, yet finding 12 impartial minds remains challenging. County figures deny countywide sympathy for miners while noting local divisions continue.
The state utilities commission gave Medina Gas Company until today to comply with an order to restore gas service in Lima Wapakoneta St Marys and Celina after a hearing with Medina and Lima Gas Company officials. The dispute centered on rates with Lima seeking relief and the commission warned of fines and possible mandamus action to enforce compliance.
Ohio pupils in high and normal schools totaled over one million as of September report from State Director of Education Riegel. Columbus registration reached 31,417 with about 231 schools open others to start next week. Growth noted in attendance. algebra not required this fall. five units required with two English two social studies and one science.
Secretary of the treasury Mellon, after a White House conference with President Harding, will appear before the senate finance committee to oppose Senator Smoots sales tax proposal and discuss a possible expedient.
The advertisement argues that caffeine from coffee or tea harms nerves digestion and sleep. It urges quitting coffee and tea for ten days and trying Postum as a healthier alternative, available as Instant Postum and Postum Cereal with preparation details.
Estelle O Day aged 17 and Demald Barler aged 19 wed in Mesroe Michigan after eloping from Cleveland with Dan Canid as chauffeur. Parents had opposed the romance due to youth but the couple telephoned to say they were happy and returning with the bridal party.
De Valera defies Britain in a Dublin statement attacking proposals and challenging government action. Lloyd George plans decisive steps and consults King George as Inverness hosts cabinet and Sinn Fein leaders. Officials outline a plan for immediate English Sinn Fein talks, with Ulster rights and a possible end to negotiations if Sinn Fein remains firm.
Union leaders report miners in Rosiclare facing intimidation and strike action. They request Governor Small send state troops to protect families, citing disrupted communication and unconfirmed reports of fatalities and injuries. A federation committee plans to seek intervention in Springfield.
The New York cotton market opened sharply higher by 120 to 170 points over the prior close as heavy demand and liquidation shook trades. Liverpool followed with a wild start then weakened, dropping about 95 points from its peak. In New Orleans the market opened with all months 10 dollars above yesterday’s close, a rare rise amid intense buying and broker competition.
Receipts and prices across cattle calves sheep hogs are listed. Fat steers down 75 cents, calves top 14.50, sheep and lambs up 50 cents, hogs down 15 to 25 cents. Yorks at 9.00 to 9.60, normals around 8.50 to 9.75, roughs 6.50.
In market notes, hogs receipts mixed with medium to heavy buyers and prices from £0.50 to £9.25. Calves show vest and market demand with strong to extra quality at $13.30 to $14.00. Sheep and lambs show strains with prices around 34.00 to 39.00. Market remains slow overall.
Chicago market data for September 7 1921 shows hog receipts 32000 with lower prices across weights, cattle receipts 13000 unevenly lower with mixed value for beef steers and butcher cattle, and sheep receipts 31000 with lambs up 25 to 50 cents and varying values for ewes and yearlings. Officials report wide spreads and shifting demand across hogs cattle and sheep.
Joe Litus drew the quilt made by Zion Wapist church ladies and sold it for £2.25. He did not keep the money for himself but gave it to his church, benefiting both Baptist and Methodist congregations through the sale proceeds.
Canadian Minister of Justice Doherty states Canada will press for elimination of article ten of the League of Nations. He warns if the assembly votes to retain it the situation could become serious for Canada. The incident follows the disallowing committee’s earlier rejection of Canada’s proposed amendment and its recommendation to keep the article with modifications.
Washington notes the administration may place 380 000 900 in car trust certificates held by the director general of railroads as security for advances. Markets must absorb them at a six percent basis before the railroad funding bill action when Congress reconvenes. Federal Judge Landis ordered wage cuts in arbitration, lowering base to 1.25 per hour and projecting 50 690 workers back, with bricklayers engineers and others scaled down to 1.10 and roofers to 1.00.
Atlantic City on September 7 reports Rendezvous park a new amusement resort built late winter was almost completely leveled by fire today. Damage estimated at 1500900 dollars.
An advertisement promotes Dr Carey s Marsh Root Prescription No 777 for kidney and bladder issues. It claims toxins are expelled and urges immediate use with guaranteed refunds by druggists, noting risks like Bright s disease and diabetes and listing contact details.
The market opened with uneven trading as U S Steel held at 76, Mexican Petroleum rose to 119 1/4, Trans Continental Oil gained, Studebaker up 2 1/2 to 4 1/4, and General Asphalt up to 38 1/4. Northern Pacific slipped to 33 1/4, United States Rubber down 3/4 to 47 1/2, Marine Preferred off 1 3/4 to 44, and American International up 1/4 to 33 1/4.
In New York on September 7 the Liberty Bonds session showed readings with Brio at 31-28 and 41-48, a second 41-45 at 37.82 dollars, a third 41-45 at 97.90 dollars, and a fourth 41-45 at 98.96 dollars, with Victory issues noted at 43-45.
In Cedat Rafids Sept 7 Miss Gertha Shank a stenographer was shot to death by Edward Chotholka a young businessman after a struggle in an automobile on the main business street. He then committed suicide. Police say she was defending her honor as the fray left her clothes torn and bloodied.
George Scorta o laborer and Mary Komea 26 factory worker of Lorain. priest Rev C J Pierce. Carroll H Poole 34 pipefiter and Mamie A Miller 37 saleslady of Lorain. Rev Winters. Carl Clark 4 creamery worker and William Poiner 21 clerk of Wellington. Rev Winters.
KIPTON and nearby towns share a busy slate of gatherings and visits. Akita club met at Cedar Point for a 21-member picnic. Norwalk, Elyria, Oberlin, and Cleveland friends were seen at socials, fairs, and family events across Labor Day weekend.
Hallie Mullarker, 12, from Russell, Ky, ran away after not passing last spring. She traveled via ferry and train to Columbus and checked into a hotel under the alias Dorothy Wilson. Police were alerted by a hotel keeper after finding her with money and school books. she said she planned to study and return to her class next year.
Mrs George Waller visits in Painesville at Mrs R B Davis home. Ira and Mrs Earnest Brooks attend State fairs in Columbus. Miro and Mrs E Long in Cleveland with Mrs Long visiting sister Mrs Bender. William Farr returns from Michigan trip. Thelma Campbell attends Elyria Teachers Institute. Mrs John Kirkbride and children visit Elyria. Mr and Mrs John Kem visit Birmingham. Mrs D Campbell Jr hosts sister Mrs Marcella Diederlek from Elyria. Karl Kreuger visits sister Mrs E Berner in Avon. Frank Kresner family attend funeral of Mrs Breuger’s sister Mrs John Bohn in Henrietta. Mrs G McRoberts attends Ladies Afternoon club in North Oberlin. Meeting planned to organize Women’s Farm Bureau branch in Russia township.
Mrs Haugh took Lela to Bu estrus b ate. Mrs Wim Little of Elyria visited at the Bayless homes for a couple of days last week. Camden township schools opened on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs L C Bates entertained company Sunday and Labor Day. Don t miss the social at the home of L C Bates.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Goits hosted a buffet for forty four friends on Adelbert Avenue with games and music. Numerous friends and relatives from LaGrange Cleveland White Pigeon Detroit and Dayton visited or traveled, including Mr and Mrs Chas Devereaux and E M Spare. Also noted are trips to Cape Cod and guests from Middletown and Olmsted Falls with plans for teaching in Cleveland this fall.
Admissions include Mrs S Sasder at 104 Broad Street. Discharges list Mrs McFillen and baby at 220 Gates Avenue, Mrs Ruth Wright and baby at 524 Cleve Sand Street, and Mrs Ruth Birch and baby at 223 Best Fourteen Street.
The Vincent Aid society will hold a special meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of president Alvs George Beese on West River road. All members are urged to attend due to important business to be transacted.
An advertisement extols the back as the mainspring of a woman's life and details how backache hampers daily work at home and in offices. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy used for over forty years to relieve ailments thought to cause back pain.
An advertisement touts Dr. Orth's Stomach Remedy as a guaranteed stomach aid. It urges sufferers of indigestion dyspepsia acidity sour stomach gas heartburn and related symptoms to buy a box from local druggists or have one mailed from East Liverpool Ohio with a money back guarantee if no relief. The physician’s 60 years practice is cited and a 75 cent mail option is offered.
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