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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1921
Page
1
Fast Sept 26 riot aftermath reports 0 killed and 60 injured with about forty hospitalized. The weekend violence included bombs and armored cars, as authorities read the riot act in the afternoon to curb further unrest.
In the mayor's court on West Third Street, Dutth and Horvath were fined for intoxication. A witness testified Horvath owned the business and denied the charge of possession. Kozel, identified as Thomas Kozel, was also mentioned in testimony.
Fragmented notes show Elyria Kiwanis members and other locals gathering to discuss Mayor Jones and Governor candidacy. The list includes Mr Andress Mr Jones Mrs Ine Mr and Mrs H K Mrs Willard and Robert Rice among attendees with references to unemployed talks and World War era remarks.
H E Br Tam president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad and three other road officials were served with arrest warrants for violations of elections laws. The warrants followed a complaint by John E Turner and 25 other employees that they were denied two hours off with pay to vote in the June election.
Leslie Kinnard of Chicago arrested on a worthless check charge. At City Hall Jail he attempted suicide by hanging with a leather belt. Police found him and firemen revived him with a pulmotor. He said drink, racing losses of 250 dollars left him bankrupt and with no options.
Jesse R. Clark 67 president of the Union Central Life Insurance Company died yesterday in Petoskey Michigan. Funeral arrangements will be made after his wife arrives in Cincinnati with the body this evening. Separately in Columbus burglars blew the Walkover Shoe Company store safe at 939 North High Street stealing more than $800 in cash during an early morning break-in.
Ed gar Jordan, 35, a salesman, died after falling from a window at his home on Shillito Place in Cincinnati during sleep. Police labeled the death accidental with no immediate signs of foul play.
Funeral services for Guy Johnson held at the Gulf road home on Sunday afternoon with about fifty American Legion members in attendance. Rev. Hunter of Amherst, a former army chaplain, officiated and paid tribute to Johnson and his service. Burial followed at Ridgelawn cemetery.
A Belgrade report says fighting widens in the northwestern Balkans with Albanian forces clashing with Serbians. Reinforcements are being moved to the frontier as authorities in Belgrade monitor the situation closely.
Miss Mildred Hanan and Mrs Grace Lawes were involved in a Brooklyn shooting in front of Miss Dorothy Gottschalks home after a dinner at the Hanan residence. Lawes died by her own hand soon after, and investigators note she suffered alcohol and drug-related mental disturbance.
In New York on September 26 a railroad paymaster carrying $60 000 in cash was wounded in the left hip during a Gran Central terminal hold up. A guard named Paul Shar was shot in the left shoulder and one bandit was wounded in the exchange of fire as they attempted to steal the payroll.
Burglars entered the Lippus & Fowler general store at Berlin Heights early Sunday morning blew the safe and stole 100 postal savings stamps worth $5 each, about $85 in bills and other money, totaling around $700. A nearby woman saw light but did not alarm due to a man on watch. police reported a Ford believed used by the robbers, who left the city.
The death of William Ray Eliott on Sunday morning followed his drinking muriatic acid Friday night. He is survived by his mother and brother George Elliott. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Tuesday at 255 Harrison Street, conducted by Rev. W O Smith. Burial at LaGrange. Friends and brothers are invited to attend.
Seventy year old John Wilson of Cleveland was struck by a car driven by Daryl Jenkins of Lake Avenue while crossing Broad Street. Jenkins offered transport to the hospital for cuts and bruises, but Wilson refused medical aid.
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce and Fire Chief Ba Les plan a Fire Prevention observance led by Chief W N Bates chairing a committee including L D Huffman O S Dollison WD Taylor and others. State Fire Marshal Dykeman will speak at a dinner and Ohio clergy are invited to promote National Fire Prevention Day on Oct 9 and a week of fire hazard cleanup with school exercises and slides for motion picture houses.
Funeral services for Ralph Alten, the Avon boy who drowned Thursday, were held Saturday morning at St Marys church Avon. Father F A Hessler conducted the service and the children s choir sang the Angel s mass. Large attendance of sympathetic friends.
Mrs Dwight Andrews of Grafton, formerly of this city, fell downstairs Sunday in a house she and her husband planned to occupy. She sprained both arms but is getting along nicely and unable to help herself.
Chronicle Telegram rep E T Barry reports 73 new rural subscriptions in a single week. He credits active solicitors and strong rural interest to rising circulation.
President Harding declared unemployment the nation’s top problem but warned against quick palliatives. He urged a “Work for All” approach and said the conference should inspire global effort while America remains constitutionally strong and determined to shorten unemployment duration. Hoover followed, noting conference limitations as the meeting continued.
A Russian and a Pole settled a dispute with a hatchet last evening. police intervention averted bloodshed. Fines of 10 and costs were imposed after both pleaded guilty in municipal court. Neither could stand, a doctor was summoned, and both had resided in the country over seven years without naturalization.
Frank Justin of Lorain reported his seven passenger Paige touring car stolen while at a show on Second Street. Police found the car later hanging on a cliff edge by Black River near 3rd Street with minor damage. suspects were not located.
Governor Harry L. Davis urged voters to approve the soldiers bonus plan as a constitutional amendment at the November election. Speaking for Ohio American Legion members in convention, Davis said Ohio should follow 15 other states in granting bonuses to World War I veterans.
Washington dispatch reports another attack in Congress on Judge Landis of Chicago for holding the paid post as high commissioner of professional baseball. The American Bar Association sent a condemnatory resolution to Speaker Gillett urging it be laid before the proper committee.
The president thanks the nation for service and notes global impact of unemployment. He cites a foreign official who sees America's relief as a hopeful sign for others. calls the industrial downturn a war inheritance affecting nations seeking self-preservation. Continued on Page Two.
The Yankees and Indians face off in a decisive game with a two game margin and a shot at the championship. Waite Hoyt for the Yankees and Stan Coveleski for Cleveland are slated to start, while the Giants tighten their grip with a win over the Cardinals closing the gap on Pittsburgh.
In Chepstow a clash between communists and former British soldiers occurred today. Both sides attacked and the communists were driven off. the communist leader later returned and was thrown into a pond. Many combatants were wounded.
Sept 26 one man was buried alive and another seriously injured when a tunnel under the Chicago River caved in at Canal street. A steam shovel works to extricate the man trapped beneath brick and earth.
In a report from Cleveland and surrounding areas, officials describe severe hardship for unemployed workers as factories struggle to reopen. The piece notes deep distress among laborers and hints at proposed measures to ease conditions and prevent future repeats, with continued discussion on Page Two.
A Green funeral is planned for Tuesday afternoon at 6 o clock in this city. The man, described as loyal, reportedly took his own life after hearing Green cry out he was tired of living. He is survived by his wife and his mother and stepfather, Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson of Dayton. Green operated a restaurant at 104 Cleveland Street.
Chicago September 26 186 000 railway trainmen vote to strike. Ballots collected in Chicago as Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen leaders count the first ballots. James Murdock acting president opens the initial tally.
Sept 26 reports an assassination attempt on Marshal Jozef Pilsudski, leader of Poland, by a student named Fedak who fired four shots as the chief executive spoke in Lemberg.
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