France bids farewell to Ambassador Herrick in Paris
A state funeral for Myron T. Herrick, former American Ambassador to Paris, was held at the embassy and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Premier Poincare, Gen Pershing, and other dignitaries attended as crowds lined the route to the gray French cruiser for the return voyage, the salute and flags marking the tribute.
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Paris
France
Ohio
Myron T. Herrick
American Holy Trinity Cathedral
Ferdinand Foch
the Invalides
Hugh Gibson
Belgium
Herrick
Alvan Fuller
Massachusetts
Jacob Gould Schurman
Germany
Dwight Davis
John Garrett
Holland
Argentine
William J. Donovan
John MacMurray
China
Japan
Henry P. Fletcher
Italy
Charles Dawes
Great Britain
Eugene Gilmore
Philippines
National Guard Company Mustered In at City Hall
The Ohio National Guard headquarters company first battalion was mustered into service last night in the improvised armory on the City Hall third floor. Seventeen members joined under Captain W D Parkinson and Lt L J Ferguson with Joseph R Chickino present. The unit, commanded by Lt Arthur Richwine, will meet weekly and receive two radio sets, ten telephones and three switchboards. A military license has been obtained and a radio set capable of encircling the world will be constructed. Uniforms are expected within a week.
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Ohio National Guard
W. D. Parkinson
Adjutant General's
Staf
Columbus
L. J. Ferguson
Akron
U. S
Joseph R. Chickino
145Th Regiment
Cleveland
Arthur Richwine
Richwine
Elyria Man Returns to Found Tire Business
During his twenty first year Al Mason served overseas in World War I and after returning to Cleveland moved to Elyria in 1919 for two years. He later returned to Cleveland with Firestone Tire and Rubber, then came back to Elyria five years ago to open his own tire and auto accessories shop at 228 Columbia Avenue where he remains and is married.
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al Mason
Cleveland
France
Elyria
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Masonia
Columbia Avenue
Adams Sees Surge in Motorcycle Deputy Applicants
Sheriff Clarence E. Adams reported 325 applications for motorcycle deputy jobs in Lorain County. He plans three road patrols for the summer on Lake Road Center Ridge Road and the county’s southern area, with two hires likely from existing deputies.
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Adams
Lorain County
Clarence E. Adams
Lake Road
Center Ridge Road
WIFE KILLED WITH AX THEN FATAL SELF-PIECE AT REYNOLDSVILLE
Frank Chiffen a 55 year old silk mill worker in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania decapitated his wife Gertrude 40 then fatally shot himself in their Reynoldsville home after removing a crucifix from the wall. Police report he was insanely jealous and had previously nailed boards over doors and windows. His son Frank Chiffen Jr witnessed the suicide. The couple had six children aged 12 to 18.
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Punxsutawney
Frank Chiffen
Reynoldsville
Chiffen
Gertrude
Frank Chiffen, Jr
Buy in Elyria Sales Friday and Saturday
Local Elyria merchants plan a two day promotional event with about 25 stores participating across most lines of business. They offer nationally known brands at reduced prices and urge residents to compare with other cities while highlighting low prices, no congestion, and saving time and travel by shopping at home.
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Elyria
Elyria Masons At Reunion
Ohio Masons gathered at Masonic Temple in Cleveland to confer degrees from the 19th to 32nd grades at the Scottish Rite reunion. Candidates came from Cleveland Lakewood Canton Akron Youngstown Elyria Staubenville Ashtabula and Alliance with delegations statewide. Frank H. Miner of Cleveland directed the program. the second degree will be conferred under his supervision Friday, and the annual consistory banquet will follow Friday evening.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Car Cole Strains Under Sleep Deprivation On Endurance Drive
Car Cole continues a four day four night endurance test sponsored by the Chronicle-Telegram. With Elyria business support he endures 24 hours without sleep, bandaging a cut wrist from handcuffs on the steering wheel. He travels through Elyria and nearby towns, drawing crowds as a long drive spectacle with a $1,000 reward reportedly enticing followers.
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Cole
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Lars
Iron Man
Grafton
la Grange
Wellington
Oberlin
North Amherst
South Amherst
Seabold’s Dairy
Robinson and Hancock Company
Cleveland Street
Simpson Motor Company
Baron Jewelry
Ohio Public Service Company
Day's Music Store
Lake Avenue
Sudro's Funeral Home
Hallworthy
No Tax Reduction Expected in Special Session
Washington officials said there is no possibility of a tax cut during the special session of Congress. They added it is too early to consider tax reductions for the next regular session, which begins in December.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
Lorain Holds Murder Suspect Navarro As Detroit Case
Lorain police detain Henry Navarro as a murder suspect connected to a Detroit killing. Detroit authorities travel to Lorain to extradite him after Navarro reportedly admitted the crime in self defense.
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Lorain
Elyrians Attend Educational Conference
Three Elyria and Lorain County school officials left Elyria Thursday for Columbus to attend the Ohio State Educational Conference at Ohio State University. The group was among local delegates expected to participate Thursday through Saturday with proceedings noted on page two.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Columbus
Ohio State
Ohio State University
Shumaker Freed From Indiana Prison Delivers Crusade Return
Dr E S Shumaker leaves the Indiana State Farm after 53 days of a 60 day contempt sentence to resume duties as superintendent of the Indiana Anti Saloon League. A large crowd in rain greets him at the gates and plans a motorcade back to Indianapolis. He says good health and renewed zeal will drive his continued fight against liquor and contemplates an autobiography.
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Putnamville
Ind
Shumaker
State Supreme Court
Indiana
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Hoosier State
State Farm
Indianapolis
Indiana State Farm
Piper Offered Anti-Saloon League Job in Ohio
Columbus, April 4. State Representative Willard Piper of Belmont county was offered the Ohio Anti-Saloon League superintendency, replacing Dr. E J Moore at a salary of 10000 dollars a year. Piper said two heavy contributors approached him and that factions within the League sought his consideration of the job. He noted the League did not back his malt bill and hinted some League members opposed him.
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Columbus
Ohio Anti- Saloon League
Willard Piper
Belmont County
Piper
E. J. Moore
General Assembly
League
Dr. Moore
Anti-Saloon League
Bell Named Councillor for Local Chamber of Commerce
Earl Bell, new president of Elyria Chamber of Commerce, was named national councillor for the local chamber. He represents Elyria in the United States Chamber of Commerce and will have voting power in the national body, elected by the chamber’s new board at its first meeting.
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Bell
C. of C
Earl Bell
Reorganized Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
United States Chamber of Commerce
Elyria Chamber
National Chamber
Mutinous Yacht No matter in Cape May Mutiny Suspected
Coast guard and customs officials investigated a mutiny claim aboard the New York yacht No mat ted. The vessel was found drifting eighteen miles off Cape May with no pilot at the helm and four sailors incapacitated by liquor aboard. Skipper Captain John L. Schofield was missing as authorities began log checks and towed the yacht to base.
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Cape May
N. J
Coast Guard
New York
John L. Schofield
New York Yacht Club
Charles H. Ross
Anderson
Uike
Baptist Bible Union Meeting Scheduled in Wellington
The Baptist Bible Union of Lorain County meets tomorrow at First Baptist Church in Wellington starting at 7:30 PM. Rev. George A. Brown of the United Presbyterian Church will deliver the evening message. A special session is set for 3:00 PM. Both services are open to interested individuals.
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Baptist Bible Union
Lorain County
First Baptist Church
Wellington
George A. Brown
United Presbyterian Church
VIGTING BURN TO DEATH IN CRAFT WRECK NEAR WICHITA
Three people died when a cabin monoplane nosedived during a banking maneuver at Scott City near Wichita. Pilot John Flourney, surgeon Dr. C. C. McGinnis, and traveling salesman Chester Riley perished as the plane crashed six hundred feet and burned. Owner Bert Schmitt was hospitalized after collapsing. The widow of Flourney flew to the crash scene.
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Wichita
Kas
Scott City
John Flourney
C. C. McGinnis
Southwest
Chester Riley
Flourney
Colorado
Bert Schmitt
McGinnis
First U P Church Holds Anam Meeting
The annual Congregational supper and business meeting of the First United Presbyterian church was held with about one hundred attendees. Officers to serve from April 1 were elected and reports from multiple church organizations were presented in a constructive review of the past year and outlook for the new year.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Bible School
Women’s Missionary Society
Emma Dean Anderson Missionary Circle
Junior Missionary Society
Young People’s Society
Ladies Aid Society
Congregational
Building Fund
M. R. Setterfield
Robert Kirkpatrick
Marion Livermore
R. W. Ramage
Lyle Castle
A. F. Pearson
C. L. Bristol
Two Ohio administration measures head to governor
In Columbus on April 1 two administration measures moved toward enactment. The Blue Sky law code revision and the Corporation laws code revision, both approved by the House, originated with the Ohio Bar Association and align with Governor Cooper’s program. The Senate passed them. amendments to the Blue Sky bill were defeated in the House, while no opposition stopped the Corporation codification. The Ackerman bill on wages for penitentiary guards passed without opposition.
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Columbus
Paul M. Herbert
L. L. Marshall
Cleveland
House
Ohio Bar Association
Cooper
Senate
Elmer E. Bolder
Akron
Ray C. Carpenter
Seneca County
Boden
Carpenter
Ackerman
Ohio Penitentiary
London Prison Farm
Mansfield Reformatory
van Wye
Niay
Co Rome
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Given
Martyr’s
Holy Trinity Cathedral
National Guard Co
Clas
Elyria Masons
Reunion
Cleveland, O
J. P. Hartman
Applied Education Department
Cleveland Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mex
Guaymas
Sonora
Standard Oil Company of California
State Department
Herbert S. Bursley
Bursley
Santa Ana
Branardo Salazar Araiza
Nogales
Chicago
John Landis
Boston
Charles Fitzmorris
Grange
Hyde
National Grange
Secretary of Agriculture
House Agriculture Committee
L. J. Taber
Taber
Federal Farm Board
Toledo
Ellis Haddad
Charles Haddad
Haddad & Haddad
Marietta, O
Winlard Cronin
Marietta Torpedo Company
Lebanon
Here
Cronin
Mites
Royal Creamery
FEAR
First U.P. Church
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