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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1921
Page
1
Alera states England aims to partition Ireland and urges a united stance ahead of September talks. He argues Ireland seeks self sovereignty and independence, asserting representatives act only upon its chosen will and deny external authority.
A police chief is charged with neglect of duty permitting contraband liquor to escape his possession and selling whiskey to known violators of the prohibition law among several other counts. The case outlines alleged delivery of liquor and related offenses.
A night fire swept through tents and cottages on a street, waking sleeping residents. Firemen battled flames that threatened larger structures, rescuing several people as early-morning chill and sparks filled the scene.
At noon today the Kiwanis Club held an informal meeting with ten out of town guests from several cities in attendance. Dr Betteridge and another physician gave talks on dental health. The session featured engaging remarks and plans for future programs.
Babe breaks major league record with his 55th homer in the fifth inning of a St. Louis Browns game. The line notes the 1920 season context and records set during that game.
An accident near Medina involved William G. Locker and Clarence Mallet Creek. Locker’s touring car rammed a fence after attempting to pass a team, causing a double wheel end and car damage. no injuries reported.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Belle-Robishaw Lee Robishaw and Brighton township with an order related to a cettie. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or entities beyond these names.
The steamer Humboldt reported to the Marina department of the Chamber of Commerce that it had picked up nine crewmen from the power shooter Lotus after a fire off Point Hueneme, 80 miles west of San Pedro. The Lotus was en route from San Pedro to San Diego.
The Akron district court faces delay as Judge Tresch recovers from a severe automobile crash leaving him with two broken legs. He was brought to Akron in a wheelchair and opened the term with Judge Washburn, but will need days to months before he can attend court again. A large docket awaits in Akron.
J B Jobson asks a divorce decree claiming his wife is unfaithful and boasts of associations with other men. He says she neglected household duties and refused to live with him. The suit names G Wolf as a correspondent and cites instances of his wife beating him with a broom and breaking a five year agreement after failed reconciliation efforts.
In Lorain F B McDonald answers H V Stang petition asking dismissal of the case. McDonald says he bought Stang’s interest in the auto business March 21 1921 and that Stang has no stake, thus McDonald has no interest to deal with Stang.
In the case of John Tula vs Rose Tulea and others, Central Bank Company of Lorain filed a separate answer. The bank asserts it does not owe a share of the note due John Tula, challenging liability in the dispute with the listed co-defendants.
Ollie Moffat was granted a divorce from Dana Moffat by Judge Redington. The plaintiff charged abuse and criticism harming her health. A cross petition by Moffat was dismissed, and custody of two children went to Mr. Moffat.
Chicago reports four large packers Armour Swift Wilson and Cudahy announce an open shop plan replacing union recognition with a shop representation system. All workers eligible regardless of union status elect representatives by ballot. No wage or condition changes planned immediately. About 90 percent of plant employees supported the plan. strike risk remains a possibility.
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor warned that lawsuits for slander would be brought against former Georgia Governor Brown after he said unions and leaders were accessories in murders tied to strikes. Gompers challenged Brown to prove his statements in circulated advertisements. He named Texas Representative Blanton as a lone other governor in the same class.
Miss Isabella Hay, known as the Scotch girl, is in Ellis Island hospital with measles contracted from emigrants. Elysia friends halted deportation and had arranged her release. her return to her home at M. E. Roe’s was delayed.
Kas Sept 15 A A Brill of Emporia won the blue ribbon at the fair for baking the best angal food cake. Brill and his wife both entered cakes and the husband won. Mrs Brill quipped that he will bake the cake for company hereafter.
Mike Kovacs appeals a Sheffield township justice of the peace ruling in Common Pleas over support for a fatherless child alleged to be born to Erma Naimeth.
A correction states Herman Hedaeil was not committed to jail for contempt of court as previously published. The error was due to unclear wording and the paper apologizes for the misstatement.
Barbertown officials confront film showings after movie managers announce Arbackie films would be shown. Ministers association announces any attempt to exhibit the pictures will be met with strong opposition and possible action.
Police report three men were arrested after a fatal shooting on a Cleveland road last night. Investigators say an auto party fired on a passing car, striking Sinclair who died at the scene. Authorities declined to release further details pending formal charges.
The article notes an upcoming meeting where B M Jewel, president of the Railway Employes Department, will announce that a nationwide strike ballot supported by multiple unions including Locomotive Firemen Brotherhood of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen was overwhelmingly approved.
County contractors entered bids for the superstructure of the water works project. Mr Tarr of the water works department says the building should be completed before cold weather with interior work done for summer 1922 to provide the pressure required by the state fire marshal.
A typhoid fever outbreak was disclosed in Reading Pennsylvania with 29 cases among workers at the Pennsylvania Pants Co West Reading. Sixty five more employees were ill but not yet diagnosed. State Board of Health officials and nurses arrived to manage the situation.
A crowd of over 3000 gathered near Lexington for an all day picnic hosted by the local Odd Fellows Lodges. Members from across central Kentucky joined a parade through the streets as children from the State Odd Fellows orphan home attended. The event aims to mark a community gathering.
Verlin Carr a 33 year old Espyville employee on the Erie railroad yards is being held by police after Mrs Gordon Putman a 40 year old widow suffered a broken jaw and other injuries when she leaped from his car in Marion Ohio.
Detroit September 15 Ford reports daily retail sales of cars and trucks rose fifty percent in the week after the latest price cuts. Unfilled orders for all Ford models are rapidly accumulating while production has not yet increased.
In Ridgeville, farmer Louis Schaber found a three month old pig stealing milk from his Jersey cow named Jersey. The pig slipped through a fence hole and was caught after a chase across the meadow. The thief is confined with no parole.
In Philadelphia on Sept 18 1891 John Bhanka 45 was found clubbed to death beside his 14 year old son who lay unconscious. Police suspect robbery and search nearby for the assailants as the murder scene shows a desperate struggle.
At a Willys-Overland subsidiary meeting in Toledo F B Mullin was named superintendent in charge of the Elyria plant succeeding J H Edwards. Mullin, formerly Elyria division superintendent, will implement plans to speed up production and assumes full responsibility as he returns to Elyria after the Toledo meeting. He received congratulations from friends and associates as greater production is anticipated at the Willys Knight plant.
A local grocer says wholesale prices for cakes and crackers in the city have fallen about fifteen percent. The reduction applies to bulk foods only and does not affect packaged goods. The grocer could not explain the reason for the cut, noting he bought some items at higher prices before the order to reduce.
The Mansfield News, founded 36 years ago by W S Cappeller, is sold to R T Dobson of Ann Arbor Michigan who assumes control November 1. Dobson brings 41 years in the newspaper business and formerly owned Ohio newspapers for over a decade. Since Cappeller’s death ten years ago, the paper has been run by his son S B Cappeller.
Margarita Natis of Lorain was injured at work when a weight dropped on her foot at the Can-Ting factory. She was taken to Memorial hospital and is expected to be discharged in a day or two.
London and Edinburgh scenes show rising joblessness with official counts at 1.5 million jobless and 409000 on part time work. Sir Robert Horne plans to brief Premier Lloyd George in Inverness on relief measures and a public works program to ease widespread suffering amid rioting and tax relief debates.
Davis denies reports of his death claiming he is alive and well. He says a trip to see the country explains his absence and his return to the city.
A large audience at Dream Land enjoyed two free performances today and yesterday. Manager Bennon welcomed children and adults, expressing appreciation for the generous act that opened the theater to those who could not afford admission.
Uncle Mart Braman, a longtime subscriber from near Oberlin, contributed a handsome asters display to the editorial desk. His gardening skill is well known and the gesture is greatly appreciated by the staff.
Bob Meneel of the Yankees slugged a three run homer in the third inning with two on base against St. Louis to raise his season total to 23. The blast came at New York on September 15.
San Francisco report states Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle faces murder charges after a letter from a Sacramento writer threatens violence if justice is not done. The letter identifies the writer as a Virginia Rappe associate and alleges involvement in the death.
Two masked robbers were killed during a Texas and Pacific mail car heist near Fort Worth on train 11. Government agents had warned of a planned holdup and waited with shotguns and rifles. The gunfight left the robbers dead and triggered a lengthy court dispute over Arbuckle and related testimony in a larger murder case.
The State Utilities Commission suspended a proposed rate raise in Wellington. The plan would raise about 30 cents per month and was set to take effect October 1. A hearing on the schedule is scheduled for October 28.
In Geneva today Dr Lang of the Norwegian delegation urged the League of Nations to cooperate with the Far East and the Washington disarmament conference. He said the League should not abandon disarmament plans and should coordinate land disarmament with naval talks. The world seeks peace and cooperation on disarmament.
In Covington Kentucky Fishermen found a man's body hanging on a trout line near Scott Street The unidentified man appeared about 30 years old coroner ruled the body had been in the water some time An employee of a cigar company later identified him as Frank Berling 53 father of ten children
Urbana report quotes Representative Fess at a Kiwanis club talk in Yellow Springs. He asserts pork barrel spending ends except for essential postal costs and defense needs as Congress approves only necessary appropriations for new buildings.
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