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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1921
Page
3
A veteran recalls war service in France with the 312th machine gun unit and recalls unemployment and hunger after injury. He asks for reinstatement and a chance to earn a living, describing months of hardship and shame.
The week’s U S bank clearings show declines in multiple cities with totals like $6,235,807,000 and reductions in aggregate figures. City figures include San Francisco $122,000,000 and Cleveland down, Detroit down, and Indianapolis and Toledo noted with varying declines.
Heavy rainfall drenched the city causing widespread flooding. Rivers and creeks overflowed, waters reached eight feet in parts of River Avenue and near San Juan Street, forcing residents to flee and seek aid as streets filled and homes were inundated. Local businesses along principal streets suffered as water rose and debris piled up.
Toledo commodities show seed close values for Clover and Alsike hay with monthly spreads from Oct to March and Timothy prices, plus cattle hog and sheep market notes. Chicago futures list wheat corn oats lard ribs with opening figures and cash grain bids for No.2 red and white varieties.
Opening liberty bonds show varied values with first 4 1-4s at 88.00 dollars and victory bonds listed at 98.04 dollars while other series trade around mid to high 80s. Investors monitor primary maturities as markets begin trading.
The flood wrecks downtown streets and bridges, with Crockett Street bridge spared. Soldiers patrol to prevent looting while police report many homes washed away but occupants escaped. Merchants move valuables from submerged basements as martial law looms. one body recovered and property losses reach 5.09 million dollars.
The Senate finance committee met again to discuss tax legislation but real action hinges on Penrose’s plan to force a full vote next week. Republicans and Democrats remain divided, signaling a tense showdown as the bid advances.
The First M. E. Church lists 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship with the topic Holding the Fort and 7:30 evening worship on The Two Builders. The Women’s Prayer Circle meets Monday at four at Mrs. Moore’s 26 Cedar Avenue. Last Thursday the Sunday wheel board voted to introduce the Wradedleseens October 1st and to reperimentize the school.
Charles Meary Howard of La Platte Missouri and Miss Marion Dodds Reid of Oberlin will wed Monday in Oberlin Hospital. The couple met in Scotland during World War II service and after his return, correspondence followed. Reid’s illness delayed plans but friends in Oberlin and the Daughters of Scotia supported her care. The groom will move west to prepare a home while the bride remains in Oberlin until travel.
The Freeman law promotes thrift education in Ohio schools and several states. Advocates say teaching thrift from a young age will curb extravagance and strengthen national wealth, making citizens secure against socialist or revolutionary ideas.
The president and Mrs. Harding with friends will depart Washington this afternoon for at least a week. They will travel by motor to Atlantic City for several days, then board the Marflower for a possible multi day cruise. Return date is not yet set.
The Navy weighs candidates including Rear Admirals Koonts Sims Rodman and W Taylor as potential heads of the naval delegation. Admiral Taylor is viewed as a top skip construction expert. Foreign delegation lines up in Paris with Briand likely leading France and Foch among planned aides.
The Baltic Clay Products Company seeks $184 from C. F. Preston for drain tile delivered. George Santo and Antone Mente seek $515.15 for labor and materials used in plumbing Regine Schuster's residence.
Herman Hudsell, twice ordered to pay alimony, refused to comply. He appeared in court and was sentenced to ten days in the county jail with strict instruction to maintain alimony payments going forward.
Five armed masked bandits held up Post Office Substation C in South Los Angeles Street early today and escaped with two pouches of registered mail after a pistol fight with mail clerks. Henry D. Hileman was shot and seriously wounded near the scene of the holdup.
In Cleveland Dempsey agrees to referee the Kilbane flush featherweight world title bout at Dunn Field next Saturday afternoon. Promoter Tommy McGinty telegrammed Jack Kearns accepting terms of 2500 dollars plus two Los Angeles tickets and asked when Dempsey and the champion would arrive.
The notice itemizes multiple marriage licenses including Clarence and Sadie Steele from Lorain, Elmer French with Mildred Johnson from LaGrange, Myron Kishman and Goldie Haman from Vermilion Lorain, and other couples across Oberlin Lorain Elyria Ashland. It also reports a Columbus municipal court case fining Herman Faul $8200 and six months in the work house for beating his mother, plus a Newark scout trip for older boys approved as reward.
Berlin report says the steamship Tritos docked at Stettin after loading more than 1,000,000 marks worth of drugs and medical laboratories. It carries Red Cross units and physicians to aid the cholera effort in Russia while the Traumibol departs Stettin for Remele with German medical supplies.
Mayor Thomas and the Franklin county commissioners will jointly conduct a survey to determine a maximum winter construction program. About 15 000 workers are unemployed. A committee will assess eligibility and residence, aiming to employ only local residents and consulting Ohio State University officials and the Columbus board of education on planned projects.
Milo Gibson pleads not guilty before Judge Maxor Jones to a traffic violation. He was arrested on a warrant sworn by William Shaver after an Saturday evening accident at the corner of Fast Broad and Fast Bridge streets in which his vehicle struck a machine and he allegedly continued down the street.
By owner offering a modern five room one bath residence with water gas electricity and furnace two blocks from the square. Part cash balance thirty five dollars per month. No agents commission. Phone 5724.
In Columbus on the Big Four crossing bandit Elmer Myers and Conductor Russell Crete were wounded during a bus and traction car hold up. The highwayman obtained less than 5 cents from Crete while Myers suffered injuries in the attack.
New York reports thousands of children will attend part time due to building shortages as schools reopen. Philadelphia Buffalo and Cleveland also show large pupil half time schedules and portable structures. The lack of facilities affects cities nationwide as the new term begins.
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty is confined to his home in Washington with a severe illness. His condition is not serious but will require several days of bed rest.
Mr. H. E. Wilson, a rep for W. H. Walker Co. products, contact phone 36472, location at No. 155 Clinton Avenue.
Wellington high opened football season with a 41 point loss to the Wellington namaee. The slamnan team, made of last year’s stars, shows new material and may improve after initial losses. Water supply shut off after water main broke during fire fighting on Bennett street.
The paragraph notes Mr and Mrs White of New London visiting Wellington on Thursday as they prepare to open a new store soon and seek a suitable home. Also mentioned are a Friday enjourable Boys band concert at Public Square and a baking exchange by Wellington Farm Woman's Club at Carey's Market on Saturday September 10.
Newark report states Arter Lake died instantly when his neck was caught under a rope from a derrick near the city. He is survived by a wife and one son.
A promotional notice urges readers to buy bonds to secure 8 percent income for twenty years. It touts strong mortgage security and offers a Partial Payment Plan to put money to work with full returns.
The message urges searching for the Bosch trade mark to avoid imitation parts. Official Bosch Service Sign identifies members and guarantees genuine parts, skilled technicians, special tools, and factory information for prompt efficient service at minimal cost.
The Bosch Spark Plug comes in 7 inch regular 7 8 inch long with a 1 2 inch thread and is advertised as the most dependable plug. A one year guarantee covers faulty workmanship or defective material with inspection required and prepaid transport. Retail price set at $1.25 starting Monday September 12.
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