Freight Handlers And Clerks Take Strike Vote Today
Eight thousand freight handlers and thirty thousand railroad clerks in Chicago area prepare to vote on a strike tonight. The Railroad Labor Board refuses to hear complaints from strikers not complying with transport laws, signaling a high-tension scene as disruptions loom nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Alliance
National Rail Labor Wages Board
Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Barton
Eagan
New Jersey
Edward McHugh
New York
W. N. Doak
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Iew
Chicago
Brotherhood
George A. Worrell
Chicago and Northwestern
Central
Far West
Pacific Coast Railways
Lorain City Council Faces Vacancies Amid Bitter Battle
Lorain Ohio April 19 Mayor Grall announced four men sworn to serve as emergency councilmen should seats of three Republican members be declared vacant for holding public office. Heiman’s refusal to vacate and vote shifts Democratic control as banks threaten loans, while the council may unseat Baird Peebles and Long for deputy sheriff status. An emergency session is planned to decide fin orcial and legal actions.
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Walter D. Mears
Cleveland
Heiman
Prise
C. 1. van Deusen
John Baird
Thomas Peebles
James Long
Coun
Tennessee
Virginia
Supreme Court
Henry Alexander
Gail
Grall
Allied premiers meet at San Remo on Ruhr disarmament plan
April 19 reports from Paris say the inter allied supreme council met in San Remo to discuss the Ruhr Basis disarmament. Premiers Millerand Lloyd George and Nitti held a brief session, agreeing in principle to force Germany to disarm but not yet deciding on methods.
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San Remo
Interallied Supreme Council
Paris
Allied West
Associated
Ruhr
Germany
Petit Parisain
Millerand
Lloyd George
Nitti
Stella Wheeler Sues for Divorce Over Alleged Cruelty and Draft Evasion
Stella Wheeler of this city files for divorce from Winfred Wheeler alleging extreme cruelty and frequent striking. She also claims he dodged the draft by leaving town and is now a deserter, with her unable to locate his present address.
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Stella
Wheeler
Winfred Wheeler
State Health Board Must Approve Water Works Plans
Service Director Henry Beck will travel to Columbus tomorrow to present water works improvement plans. State board of health must grant approval before work can begin.
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State Health Board
Henry Beck
Columbus
State Board of Health
Men Class Sets County Attendance Records at Elyria Event
A huge crowd of 538 greeted C W Whitehair in Elyria as the Methodist Church hosted the final Lorain County contest day. Lorain’s 511 turnout was surpassed by 27, boosting eight Sunday sessions totals to 1338 for Lorain and 1428 for Elyria with strong average attendances. The overall county record crowd totaled 1158 as W G Sharp introduced Whitehair, who praised Sharp and contrasted his wartime ambassadorship with the French people.
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Elyria
Lorain
Hon. C. W. Whitehair
C. W. Whitehair
Cleveland
Lorain County
Elying
Union Commerce National Bank of Cleveland
W. G. Sharp
Mr. Sharp
Mr. Whitehair
Peas
Sharp
Public health work resumes in city under Miss L A Waite
Public health services restart under Miss L A Waite, a Lakeside Hospital graduate and former Cleveland public health nurse. She will be at Memorial hospital office daily 8 to 9. Free clinics reopen with physicians volunteering again. Infants under six attend two infant hygiene clinics at Gates hospital and Western Heights Settlement. Older children and adults attend the general clinic at Memorial hospital 3:30 to 4:30, with an infant clinic 9:30 to 10:30 Tuesday and 10 to 11 Friday at Western Heights.
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L. A. Waite
Lakeside Hospital
City of
Cleveland
Memorial Hospital
Gates Hospital
Western Heights Settlement House
Elyria Man Advertises for Lorain Bride Under 25
An Elyria man seeks a wife in a Lorain paper stating age 25 or younger, but open to a widow with one or two children up to 30. He boasts $5,000 in property, a claim that suggests Elyria girls may have overlooked the chance.
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Elyria
Lorain
Cold April Becomes Latest Record In Local Climate
Sunday brought a rare clear day inviting crowds to churches and venues like moving picture houses and the opera as residents note the coldest April in over a decade. Weather forecasts warn of rain Monday and Tuesday followed by cooler, dry conditions later in the week.
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Weather Bureau
Mexico Faces Bleeding Revolution Across Borders
April 19 Agua Prieta Mexico officials report Sonora defection from Carranza government and federal forces mobilize to oppose invasion. Michoacan revolt linked to Obregon faction prompts governor Rubio to flee with treasury. Neiro arrives to lead operations while troops pursue the outlaw governor. Obregon reportedly in Morelia, unconfirmed officially.
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Agua Prieta
Mexico
Sonora
Carranza
Sizola
Mazatlan
Soora
Mexico City
Michoacan
Casas Grandes
Villa
Chihuma
Pasqual Ortiz Rubio
Alvaro Obregon
Rulgo
Morelia
Jesus Milan
de la Torre
Catranza
Acambaro
Bruno
Neiro
Traops
Morella
el' Universal
Col. Obregon
First Overall Club Formed in City to Ease Clothing Costs
The city forms its first overall club at city hall to counter high clothing prices. City employees from all departments join, men to wear overalls and women gingham dresses and aprons. Council clerk Dan Symons leads the effort, expecting members citywide as merchants report strong demand for overalls.
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Dan Symons
Appeal Court Reviews Four Cases
The court of appeals sits in court room No 1 with Judge Dunlap presiding and associates Washburn and Vickery. The docket includes National Tube Co v Horn auditor and others on appeal by defendant. Harold C Bennett v Ernest G Davidson on error. Krueth v Davis appealed by defendant. Whitney v Clement appealed by defendant. Barion & Deutsch v Elyria Home Building Co appeal by plaintiff.
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Court of Appeals
Thomas W. Dunlap
G. Washburnn
Willis Vickery
National Tube Co
C. A. Horn
Harold C. Bennett
Ernest G. Davidson
Charles J. Krueth
Archibald H. Davis
Everett F. Whitney
Barion & Deutsch
the Elyria, Home Building Co
Freight Tie Up Eases As Switchmen Return to Work
Freight operations in Lorain begin to recover after most switchmen return to duties. Colson Co economies reopen parts plants, easing coal shortage pressure. A police probe into the city’s civil service commission, led by Mayor Grail, aims for a speedy conclusion amid allegations involving Police Chief A. A. King and other officials, with testimony claiming improper acts and potential blackmail.
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Colson Co
Lorain
Spur
Service Commission Police Probe Committee of Citizens
Graf
Citizen Committee
Civil Service
Alike Peer
King
Mike Peer
Grail
Grall
Police Department
John Hilderbrand
Coates Detective Agency
Cleveland
William J. Hughes
Travelers’ Club
Lorain Yard Engine Operates Despite Striking Switchmen
In Lorain Ohio on April 15 an engine at the B and 10 docks began operating despite 155 local switchmen not returning to work. The New York Central line shipping from Lorain via spur through Elyria accepts freight east to Cleveland and west to Chicago.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
Lorain, O
New York Central Railroad
Lorain
Elyria
Cleveland
Chicago
Ice price hike eyed by Hygienic Ice Co manager
Manager A Lucas of Hygienic Ice Co says summer ice prices will rise for domestic buyers by about 2 dollars per ton and by 1 dollar for wholesale. Last year Elyrians paid 12 to 13 dollars per ton for private use and 10 dollars for wholesale. He notes higher labor costs by 2 dollars daily and increases in coal salt and chemical costs.
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S. A. Lucas
Hygienic Ice Co
Elyrians
Lucas
Death of Miss Cora Morgan in Avon area funeral set
The death of Miss Cora Morgan occurred Saturday afternoon at Memorial hospital from heart trouble. A crippled deaf and dumb woman, she had worked for Avon and the Worthington Ball Co., lived in this city, and was the daughter of the late Robert Morgan with a brother Frank here. Funeral services will be at Wellington Tuesday at 1 PM, burial in Penfield.
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Cora Morgan
Avon
LT. S
Worthington Ball Co
Robert Morgan
Frank
Wellington
Penfield
DUMMY PIG FORETELLS PRICES
A West End butcher uses a papier mache pig in the front window to signal pork price movements. When prices rise the pig lifts its front feet. now it stands on its hands pointing upward. If prices climb further it will gain stilts.
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West End
Harvard Ave Allotment Sewer and Sidewalks Contract
The Harvard avenue allotment signs a contract for immediate construction of one mile of sidewalks and one mile of sewers. The expenditure is set at about $20,000.
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Harvard Ave
Harvard Avenue
Auto Collision Sunday Leaves No Injuries
A Sunday traffic incident on East Broad street involved Newton Blaine of North Olmsted and Henry Knipper. Knipper’s car suffered a smashed front wheel and bent fender, but there were no injuries reported.
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Newton Blaine
North Olmsted
Henry Knipper
East Broad Street
Knipper
Butler Des at Her Daughter's Home
Mrs. Sarah B. Butler, 72, widow of William Butler and former Toledo resident, died Saturday at her daughter Mrs William Held's home in Smith Court after months of illness. Survived by five children, two daughters and three sons: Mrs Held, Mrs Stah Gurhey, Frank, Charles, and Will. Funeral at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St Mary’s Church with burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Sarah BE. Butler
William Butler
Toledo
William Held
Smith Court
Butler
Held
Stah Gurhey
Frank and
Charles
Will
Detroit
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Kent Moore age 25 inspector of Wellington weds Lucile Crile age 19 of Huntington. Oscar Francis age 30 draftsman of Elida weds Josephine Montgomery age 25 housekeeper of Lorain. Frank Yockworth age 22 machinist of Lakewood weds Carol Colcord age 18 stenographer of Elyria. Peter Blezer restaurant keeper weds Anna Koos age 33 restaurant keeper of Lorain. Julius Boros age 25 laborer weds Rose Kovath age 18 of Elyria.
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Kent Moore
Wellington
Lucile Crile
Huntington
Oscar Francis
Elida. O
Josephine Montgomery
Lorain
Frank Yockworth
Lakewood
Carol Colcord
Elyria
Peter Blezer
Anna Koos
Julius Boros
Rose Kovath
Slyria
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