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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1921

Page

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Fat Arbuckle linked to Slaying and liquor probe in San Francisco

Federal grand jury focus tightens on Roscoe Arbuckle party at the St Francis hotel as investigators seek the gun bearer and the dark stranger who supplied liquor. Dr Beardslee is missing amid efforts to obtain his testimony in the murder case connected to Fatty Arbuckle.

Francisco Roscoe Fat Arbuckle St. Francis Hotel Pearre Ropb H. McCormick San Hollywood Los Angeles Hunt Hotel Arthur Beardslee St. Francis Virginia Fatty” Arbuckle Beards Lance District Attorneyly Frank Dominguez Arbuckle Dr. Beardslee Girling

Ohio Bell and Ohio State Telephone merge approved for Ohio

The State Utilities Commission approves the merger of Ohio Bell and Ohio State Telephone, forming the Ohio Bell Telephone Company. Rates remain unchanged for now, and the merged entity carries a property valuation of about 81.3 million dollars with stock exchanges totaling over 53 million dollars. The commission safeguards existing contracts and long distance links while preserving service levels during consolidation.

Ohio State Utilities Commission Ohio Bell Telephone Ohio State Telephone Companies Ohio Bell Telephone Company Mergins Cempenies Commission Consolidated Company Mersing Companies Americago Telephone and Telegraph Co Consolidated

Indictments Dismissed in 1919 World Series Case

Chicago on September 17, 1920 a judge dismissed all remaining indictments against ball players and others connected to the 1919 World Series. The orders cited by State's Attorney offices remove charges including conspiracy obtaining money by false pretenses and other offenses.

Ticago John J. Sullivan

Ridgeville Resident Dies in Manassas Virginia

Ridgeville native Mary Emmons Knevels of Ridgeville and Manassas Virginia died Tuesday after a long illness. She was daughter of Howard A and Alice Emmons Knevels of Manassas and Ridgeville. Mary was a niece of Arthur Emmons, formerly of Ridgeville Elyria, and cousin of Mrs. Robinson of Park Avenue.

Iry Howard Alice Emmons Knevels Manss Wa Ridgeville Mary Arthur Emons Ridgeville Elyria Robinson Park Aye

Scotch Sias Still 15 Detained

Contrary to expectations Miss Isabella Hay will not arrive today. A telegram says the Scotch girl is still in the hospital at Ellis Island with measles and cannot leave for a week.

Isabella Hay Ellis Island

Kilbane Declines Ring If Judges Named by Commission

Cleveland September 17 John Kilbane featherweight champion refused to enter the ring unless Sam Hall Chicago newspaper man and Richard Guy Pittsburgh newspaper man were barred from judging by the Cleveland Boxing Commission. Kilbane has a 10000 cash forfeiture posted as guarantee of his appearance.

Cleveland Johnny Kltbane Chambier Sam Hall Chicago Richard Guy Pittsburgh Cleveland Boxing Commission B. J. Withering Bisbane

Beal Retires From Office Amid County Changes

County Commissioner Sam Beal completes his second term after four years of service. Judge H G Redinston presents a traveling bag and praises Beal for faithful county service and firm guardianship of county interests. Beal thanks the officials. new board members W B L Richmond Sam Iraigh and A E Hinle are sworn in and will start sessions Monday.

Sam Beal Court House ToGar H. G.redinston Beal Tie

Grall Case Awaits Grand Jury Action

The cases against William F Grall former safety director C C Timbermann and five Lorain patrolmen will not be heard until after indictments are addressed by the grand jury convening September 20. Prosecution expects Lorain trials set soon, with Grall charged with criminal libel and Timbermann plus five officers charged with accepting bribes from illicit liquor dealers.

William F Grall C. C. Timbermann Lora D Lawrence H Webber Webber Iaine Lorain Grall Timberman

City Band Concludes Season Of Weekly Concerts

The city band ends its season after a weekly schedule with one break since Memorial Day. The council paid 1000 dollars toward concerts, with the park board covering the shortfall. Twenty two trained musicians delivered high quality music to large crowds, and Frank Wilford of the Park board hopes the organization remains intact for another year.

Sesson Park Board Frank Wilford

Strike Vote Result Of Railroad Men to Be Announced Oct 10

Cleveland September 17 The four railroad brotherhoods will announce their strike vote results in Chicago on October 10. Warren S. Stone says no decision on a strike will be made until votes are canvassed. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and other groups plan canvassing meetings. If the vote favors a strike, a nationwide action will be called.

Cleveland Cuicego Warren S. Stone Brother- Hood of Big Four Brotherhood of 2 Chicago James Murdock W. C. Lee

Busy September term opens for Common Pleas Court

The Common Pleas Court opens its September term with both judges back on the bench after a light Avr il term. An estimated seven hundred civil cases on the docket promise a busy period through the holidays as juries and attorneys prepare for hearings and trials. The grand jury meets Tuesday morning while Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence Webber reports about seventy cases lined up for investigation, possibly ninety total. Two murder cases are to be investigated one from a camp in Amherst and another from a Lorain youth's armed robbery near Pennfield Junction. A jail near full capacity holds about sixty prisoners awaiting grand jury action.

Common Pleas Jrondar Avril Common Pleas Court Lawrence Webber Amherst Lorain Penneld Junction

Freight Crash Kills Fireman and Injures Two

Geneva New York September 17 Fred Day a fireman of Sayre Pennsylvania was instantly killed Joseph Ryan a brakeman of Niagara Falls New York and James Damon of Sayre Pennsylvania were seriously injured when a Lehigh Valley engine side swiped a freight train at Geneva Junction early today Five cars of merchandise were demolished

Geneva N. Y Fred Day Sayre Joseph Ryan Niagara Falls James Damon Lehigh Valley Geneva Junction

Britain demands Irish pledge before resuming peace talks

London reports Premier Lloyd George insists Ireland must pledge allegiance to the crown as a condition to restart negotiations with De Valera. He warns that admitting Ireland as independent could be seen as severance from the Crown and allow talks with foreign powers or a union with them, complicating alliance ties.

London Ireland Lloyd George Exanonn de Valera

Sniping Continues in Vere Street District

Gunfire echoed through Belfast night as sniping persisted in Vere Street. A boy was wounded and a man, struck in the stomach, was on a horse he was interfering with as soldiers attempted arrests.

Belfast Vere Street

Cost of living jumps in August 1921

Washington reports broad rise in consumer prices amid high unemployment and wage cuts. Food costs for the average American family rose 0.1 percent from July, with potatoes up 24 percent, pork chops and cheese up about 11 percent, butter 10 percent, and other staples following. Nine items fell, led by bananas five percent.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

Terrell Seeks Carlisle Trustee Post in Elyria Race

In the published candidate list Lee B. Terrell was shown for Elyria township trustee but is running for Carlisle township trustee instead. The Elyria incumbents H. C. Chambers H. C. Schaible and Dan Eason face no opposition to return.

Lee B. Terrell Elyria Township Terrell Carlisle Township H. C. Chambers H. C. Schaible Dan Eason

$900,000 Firm Plans Elyria Rubber Factory

The Wankow Rubber Company, a new $900,000 corporation, will build a rubber factory in Elyria to employ about 150 workers. Plans call for a late December opening with J W Dewhurst as secretary and GM and Q S Dollison as VP and director.

Wankow Rubber Company Hill Tubecreek Company J. Wi. Dewhurst Hill Rubber Heel Company Q.S. Dollison WR Huntington J. A. Ebert Collison Chronicle-Telegram Akron Ashland Points New Jersey Board Sf Dollison

Ellenberger Announces Candidacy for County Clerk

Commissioner Clerk Frank Ellenberger declares his bid for the office of county clerk after nine years as clerk to the commissioners. A Republican and active fraternal member, he says peer pressure from friends led to the decision and notes his two years as clerk for the commissioners.

Frank Ellenberger Mr. Ellenberger Republican Executive Committee

National Tube cuts piped goods prices in major grades

Pittsburgh notices announce price reductions by National Tube Company a United States Steel subsidiary lowering most pipe grades by three to ten dollars per ton and high grade oil country pipes up to four dollars ten cents per ton. The move marks the first cut since July. Washington calls for immediate purchase of Zeppelin airship tires direct from Germany to replace the Zeppelindisastered unit.

Pittsburgh National Tube Company United States Steel Corporation Washington United States Zeppelin Germany National Advisory Committee Harding Navy Denby Weeks

Wisconsin university clash with Bryan over atheism charge

University of Wisconsin President Birge rejects William Jennings Bryan's accusation that atheism is taught on campus. Bryan calls Birge beliefs a joke undermining religious foundations of students. Birge dismisses the controversy as insistence on notoriety and ignores Bryan's claims.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin H. A. Birse William Jennings Bryan Bryan Birge God Christ University Menroe Brean Wodern

Plane theft leads to possible death after crash near Evanston

Chicago reports a professional flyer W. Burmeister's plane was stolen from a hangar in Evanston during the night. The wreckage was found near the Evanston Golf Club with the pilot seat covered in bread. Burmeister suspects a thief. hospitals are being searched for the wounded or deceased.

Chicago

Weather forecast for Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region

The Weather Bureau predicts a cooler start to next week in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes area with temperatures normalizing later. Expect generally fair conditions with local showers possible on Wednesday and Thursday.

Washington Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Great Lakes

Firemen Not Peeved at Deferred Pay

Fire department head says the force is not disappointed or angry about delayed salaries. Chief Dates notes city financial strain was communicated earlier and tells that firefighters have accepted the situation and will continue to serve until the shortfall is overcome through September and October.

Chronicle-Teleatam Elix Fire Department Fie Naré Sre Department

Orfila Stearns Dies at Olmsted

Orfila Stearns of North Olmsted died at home last night from paralysis after a stroke. A longtime Olmsted resident and cousin of Free man Stearns, he was a member of the Iath O V A and the G A R. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at his home.

Orfila Stearns North Olmsted Freeman Stearns Olmsted Lath O. V. A

Marion Pioneer Mrs. Runyon Dies at 90 in Ohio

Mrs. Celinda Runyon, 90, a Marion native and descendant of founder Ezra Baker, died today. She was the oldest woman in Marion to cast a ballot for Warren G. Harding in the last fall election, and she lived as a longtime neighbor to the former president.

Marion Celinda Runyon Eher Baker Warren G. Harding

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