This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
10
A Lorraine letter urges Asaph Jones for Congress on the Republican ticket, praising his honesty, leadership, and labor ally stance while recalling his WWI Liberty Bond appeals. Mentions Lorain High School speaker, outdoor program, and local crime notes about a burglar chased by Chris Angelos.
Col. William E. Growth increases the sol dier memorial fund by six thousand dollars, boosting the total to nineteen thousand dollars in Lorain.
Agua Prieta April 16 Republic of Sonora troops press toward Cab ital of the adjoining state while reports say Carranza plans at least three armies to strike Sonora from Sinaloa by sea from southern ports and from Chihuahua. Officials warn of secession backers and warn citizens to turn in arms as tensions rise and raids loom.
Charles Paddock died at his Detroit home on April 4 after a brief illness. He had lived in Ridgeville with his wife Mary and was highly esteemed. He is survived by his wife and daughter Florence Paddock. Mrs Abbie Paddock and son Hugh attended the funeral in Detroit. Gertrude Smith is ill with aguelet fever, and Mr Smith who recently sold the Sart workplace is reported improving. Mrs Wm Halsted returned to Buffalo after a week’s visit with her son and Barres pupils are enjoying a school term paused due to coal shortages.
In Cleveland McRoberts of Oberlin reports on a candidacy move amid local chatter. The piece notes social visits, a bridge club gathering at Mrs Sophia Trinter’s home, and a township board of education meeting about centralizing schools with Prof Patterson and Architect Scott presenting plans.
Salt Lake City April 16 F R Marshall secretary of the National Wool Growers Association predicts wool prices will remain as high as last season due to demand for finer wools exceeding supply. Lorain Girls Community club nears 1000 members in drive. Norwalk plans coal conservation by turning off street lights after midnight to save energy.
George H. Martin resigns as clerk of the health board after fifteen years of service in Norwalk. Earl Clark, the present deputy, announces his candidacy for county clerk as a Republican.
New York April 16 reports that coal wage talks resumed with operators presenting verbal arguments against key miners demands. Nearby notes describe weather and school bell issues at Medina Road schoolhouse, delaying instruction, and a planned vacation while teachers canvass farm routes. A separate discuss discusses mislabelled grass seed mixtures and Ohio seed laws protecting farmers from unscrupulous dealers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.