Lorain Police Foil May Day Riots Threats
Police seized circulars urging May Day violence distributed to foreign residents in Lorain. Chief A King said officers would be ready to prevent a riot after a prior two year recall of clashes at Darek's hall when a Russian speaker faced an assault by loyalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szorain
Lorain
Communist Party of America
A. King
America
Colonist Party of America
Cel
Verica
Russia
United States
Darek
Elyria Sees Improved Health as Smallpox Quarantine Lifts
Elyria reports two more free from smallpox with a healthier city mood. A diphtheria case and scarlet fever case trigger two quarantine cards. Health Officer Dr. French and Sanitary Officer Frank Williams note few quarantined homes and ten fumigations this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
French
Frank Williams
Board of Health
ARL ACCEPTS SWISS TERMS
Former emperor Charles accepts Swiss conditions to live in Switzerland and seeks a villa near Lucerne. He must cease all political activity, and if he leaves, he must give forty hours notice to Berne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chai Sable
I. N.S
London Daily Express
Feneva
Speror Charles
Hapsburg
Hungary
Lucerne
Arles
Berne
TH Houses Recess Until May Twelfth Columbus
April 30 report states the sea and house at midnight tonight will recess until May twelfth in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Pretty Picking Her Occupation Well As His'n
Columbus police report a local man, Herbert J. Edmiston, claiming he picked up a good looking girl for a brief ride and later found five twenty dollar bills missing after releasing her at High and Broad streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Herbert J. Edmiston
Two Convicted In Rum Transportation Case In Elyria
In Squire Hughes court Dash Dormas John Ersek and Gust Huszer faced charges of transporting liquor. Ersek and Huszer were found guilty and fined $100 plus costs each. Dormas was acquitted after evidence showed he picked up the pair unaware they carried liquor. Attorney Don Myers represented the state in prosecutor Webber’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Dash Dormas
John Ersek
Gust Huszer
Squire Hughes
Cash Dormas
Webber
Don M*y Ers
Y M C A Annual Meeting Set for Tuesday Night
Elyria notice announces the Y M C A annual meeting on Tuesday May 3 at 8 o clock. Five trustees will be elected and trustees will meet to elect officers for the new year. Other business will be disposed of in what is described as a very important meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Kiwanis to Attend Norwalk Gathering
BELYRIA The Kiwanis plan to attend the district meeting at Norwalk on May 3rd with a car load of members aiming to have the largest delegation. They depart Elyria at 4 30 o'clock in the afternoon. Water pressure in Elyria will be very low from midnight Saturday to 4 Sunday morning due to pumping station work but hot water in basements remains unaffected and water can be drawn on the first floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belyria
Kiwanis
Rotary Club
Norwalk
Elyria
H. A. Beck
Public Service
O-10 Submarine Runs Aground Near New London
The American submarine O-10 ran ashore off Montauk Point during a return from the Hampton Roads fleet review. The crew remains aboard the vessel as the incident is assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Montauk Point
Harding
Hampton Roads
United States Not Represented at Allied Council Meet
The United States government was not represented at the Allied Supreme Council session in London. No official or unofficial American representation was authorized and no American observers attended. France has not signaled any delay to its German territorial advance planned to begin tomorrow. Secretary Hughes met with President Harding but would not discuss his White House visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Allied Supreme Council London
United States
Franca
Hughes
Harding
White House
Twenty five indicted in Toledo post office job case
Twenty five Toledo residents were indicted by the U S grand jury on February 27 with two witnesses against each defendant. Notably named are Frank Urbavtis and Wanda Urbavtis of Chicago who were not included in the indictment. Trials set for June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
United States Grand Jury
Suit filed over land sale in Henrietta township
Sewell Bliss sues Clayton Bliss in Elyria court to recover 500 dollars. He says a verbal land sale agreement existed and he paid 500 down but the defendant refuses to deed or return the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Sewell Bliss
Clayton Bliss
Henrietta Township
Sons of Veterans Invite Participation for Decoration Day Parade
The Sons of Veterans urge all societies orders and clubs to join in Decoration Day activities. An official invitation printed in this paper asks the public to participate and help make the day memorable with a large, orderly line. Route and march details will be released when participants are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Train Engines Damaged in Wellington Collision
A head on collision west of Wellington between two Wheeling and Lake Erie freight trains resulted in both locomotives badly damaged while all cars stayed on track and no crew members were injured.
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Wellington
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Germany Agrees To Immediate Indemnity Payment
Berlin reports Germany notified France it would immediately begin payment of the 1 billion gold marks indemnity owed to the Allies, overdue since May 1, with the May 1 due date approaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
France
Lorain Man Appointed Tax Commissioner
Governor Davis asked the senate to confirm C. A. Tiorn of Lorain as republican member of the state tax commission for the term ending February 1927. W. H. Welly succeeded Lorain County Auditor, marking Lorain County’s second major state appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Davis
Senate
C. A. Tiorn
Lorain
State Tax Commission
C. A. Horn
W. H. Wely
Lorain County
Tf. A. Dykeman
Elyria
Warehall
A Ballied
Dykeman
Hern
Colham
Wna
Fheine
de Teunn
Brit ish police and soldiers suffer week of Irish combat
An April 30 casualty report from Sinn Fein states British police killed eight and wounded fourteen in Ireland during the past week while British soldiers suffered one death and seven wounded. Sinn Feinerg reports five killed and six wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Binn Fein
Sinn Feinerg
Alimony Hearing Sets Monthly Support at 100
In Elyria Judge Redington presided over Mabel Zeh versus George Zeh alimony proceedings. The Zehs’ attorney attempted to introduce improper evidence, but the judge ruled it out and focused on living costs until final hearing. George Zeh earns about 2090 monthly at the steel plant and was ordered to pay 100 per month until disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Mabel Zeh
George Zeh
Lorain
Redington
Zeh
France's Peace Time Army Shifts Power in Europe
Paris reports France commands a near million strong force under Marshal Foch with the greatest European army in peace time. Poland is noted as a key ally with about 600000 bayonets in reserve and active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Marshal Foch
Europe
Poland
Germany
Commissioners buy cool box for home in Elyria
The county commissioners purchased a York ice refrigerating machine for the county home at 1625 dollars. It is a direct expansion unit with coagulating tanks. The ice crop failed this winter and the home could not fill its icehouse, so artificial ice or an in house plant was considered as a cheaper alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
York
War Department Claims About 900000 For Damaged Vessels
A War Department letter to Senator Wadsworth shows claims totaling about 900000 for alleged damage to British and other foreign vessels used to transport American troops in World War I. The Senate committee reported a bill to authorize liquidating the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
War Weeks
Wadsworth
Republican
New York
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Secretary of War
He is Not Italian He’s Plain Turk Says Akron Husband
Akron April 30. Guiseppa Sarniola told police he would keep both wives and their children and care for them. Wife number 1, married in Italy ten years ago, has an eight year old son. Wife number 2 led a small son into police headquarters. He claimed to love them both and asked to care for them. He said his wife four years ago was denied U S admission due to the war and that he heard she was lost in the bath of war. Last week a letter said his wife had sailed for America. Police told him to solve his own marital puzzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Guiseppa Sarniola
Italy
Sarniola
United States
America
Red Cross Proposes Health Center Support in Elyria
At a board of health meeting Mrs. J. H Leonard outlined a Red Cross plan to co operate with the board in maintaining a public health center. The group would provide a room while the board would supply a nurse, with a public dispensary and free clinic proposed and endorsed by Health Officer Dr George French and Public Nurse Miss Margaret Miskell. The board stressed the arrangement would keep the board independent and subject to its own orders, with the Red Cross offering advisory support and moral backing. Potential quarters costs remain a drawback, and the board said it would study the proposal before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Board of Health
J. H Leonard
Redross
George French
Margaret Miskell
Red Cross
Leonard
Pic
Gibbons Knocks Out Walker in Terre Haute Bout
Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul knocked out Hugh Walker of Kansas City in the first round at Terre Haute Ind. in an April 30 boxing event. The victory adds another KO to Gibbons’ record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Walker
Terre Haute
Ind
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Hugh Walker
Kansas City
Ohio Senate clash ends with recess and budget bill move
In Columbus on April 20 the senate faced a venomous tirade against the Ohio supreme court by Senator William M. Miller of Muskingum. The dispute created confusion as Senator Burke urged striking the proceedings, a plan that was dropped after a recess. The fight surrounded a bill to let the court control its budget and set salaries within the lump sum. Miller, chair of the finance committee, steered the measure toward his committee despite objections, ending in a recommendation after weeks of conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supreme Court of Ohio
General Assembly
William M. Miller
Muskingum County
Burke
Lorain County
Miller
Judiciary Committee
Finance Committee
Anniversary Celebration Draws Large Elyria Crowd
Elyria Hall hosts over 400 for Elyria Lodge anniversary. Tr C J Miller delivers welcome, Mrs O G Mapleshire sings with Judith Rimbach on piano, one string violin by Mr Lacehee impresses. Joyce McKinley dances, choir leads with I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles. Rev W N Burner gives a fine address before refreshments. Mayor Jones absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elyria Lodge
T Ie
C. J Miller
OG. Rt. Mapleshire
Judith Rimbach
Lacehee
Karl Lehman
Lttle Ming Joyce McKinley
Tre
Misa Joyce
W. N. Burner
Jones
Falcone Death Ends Local Underworld Kingpin Career
James "Big Jim" Falcone aged 38, famed in Youngstown as a top underworld figure, died from two bullet wounds after an attack Thursday night by an unknown assailant. He refused to name his shooter and had recently moved from New York where he owned Staten Island hotel properties. He leaves a widow and two children and was known for wealth and charitable work among Italian communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
James
Big Jim” Falcone
Falcone
New York
Staten Island
Street Car Company Faces 25000 Suit
Elyria Lorain Street Railway Co. faces a 25000 damage suit in common pleas court filed by Mary Michaliga. She says after boarding a car on the evening of June 26 1920 near E 28th and Toledo avenue the vehicle began moving suddenly throwing her to the pavement. She claims permanent injuries including to her spine hips and back due to alleged negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain Street Railway Co
Mary Michaliga
Court of Common Pleas
E. 28Th
Toledo Avenue
Ellenberger Succeeds as Unauthorized Attorney in County Move
Frank Ellenberger, known as Scoop, argued before Judge Redington to obtain court permission to purchase a Torch sedan for the county commissioners and sheriff. Despite not being admitted to the bar, he presented the case, urged necessity, and won approval for an expense not to exceed 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inlyria
Frank Ellenberger
Lawrence Webber
Frank
Bass Fishing Season Closes for Six Weeks
Elyrta reports the bass fishing season has closed and will not reopen until June 16. During the six week spawning period the state law imposes a 826 fine for anyone caught bass fishing.
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Elyrta
Ocean Liner Remains Aground At Block Island
Attempts to float the Portuguese steamer Mormugao stranded on Rhode Island rocks near Block Island failed today. Two hundred passengers were evacuated last night and 168 were moved to government vessels today. Work to remove the cargo and refloat the ship continued, with another attempt planned at the next high tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block Island
RQ. T
Mormugao
Receiver 18 Appointed For Lorain Concern
Elyria judge Redington granted an application for a receiver in the Hody & Tulea business matter. He indicated a receiver would be appointed with an $8,000 bond and asked counsel to suggest suitable, willing men familiar with the business to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Redington
John Tulea
John lMeckte
Hody & Tulea
Union and Company Officials Meet Over Pacific Wage Row
Union and company leaders plan a Cleveland meeting to avert a midnight strike by 300 Green Line motormen and conductors after the Carmen's Union rejected a 20 percent pay cut. The dispute could cut power to Elyria and Lorain areas if the strike proceeds, but officials say a settlement will be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Elyria
Cleveland, Columbus & Southwestern Electric
Carmen’s
Cleveland
Cermen
Green Line
Mansfield
Medina
Ashland
Oberlin
Wellington
Amherst
Ower
Harding Takes Hand to Avert Marine Strikes
President Harding intervened to avert a nationwide marine workers strike that would halt the merchant fleet at midnight. Secretary Hoover and Secretary Davis were summoned to the White House to help resolve the labor dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Washington
America
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Labor
Davis
White House
Four milk dealers meet new raw milk regs
In Elyria four certified milk dealers are delivering raw milk under stricter health rules. Inspectors verify tuberculin tested cows and health of milkers. barns must meet standards and be inspected before service begins. Once compliance is complete the milk is delivered to city customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Bigetry
mnMmen Te
George Savage
Board of Health
Merchants Plan Wednesday Half-Day Closing on Ralf Holiday
Elyria business leaders on Broad street and Middle avenue vote to close shops Wednesday afternoons starting May 4 for the summer season. Firms named include John Lersch & Co Lewis Mercantile Co Style Center Marcus Saul Inc Fay Co Elyria Dry Goods Co Leader Shoe Co Robert Vestal George W Philpott W H Barnes Walkover Shoe Store National Shoe Co Thomas Gray Reid Bros Cut Rate Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Broad Street
Middle Avenue
John Lersch & Co
Lewis Mercantile Co
Style Center
Marcus Saul, Inc
Fay Co
Elyria Dry Goods Co
Leader Shoe Co
Robert Vestal
George W. Philpott
W. H. Barnes
Walkover Shoe Store
National Shoe Co
Thomas Gray
Reid Bros
Cut Rate Shoe Store
Public Health Nurse Starts in on Monday
Miss Margaret Miskell the Red Cross accredited nurse and public health worker from Kane Pa has arrived in Elyria to begin her duties next Monday. She plans to base at Dr French’s Troxel Block office and undertakes extensive community work with strong enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Margaret Miskell
Kane
Miss Miskell
Red Cross
French
Troxel Block
Gym Exhibition Delights Large Elyria Crowd
About 200 athletes, embryo competitors, and a 30 member Cleveland Central gym team showcased club swinging parallel and horizontal bars and horse work. The event featured a basketball game, dumbbell drills, calisthenics, and pyramid displays to benefit the boys camp equipment fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Cleveland Central
Cleveland
Nationwide Roundup of Reds Aims to Thwart May Day Militancy
United States government agents predicted a nationwide roundup of communists and sympathizers after overnight anti red raids in New York. Justice Department radical squad head Charles J. Scully called the arrests the most important since the American wing of the communist party was organized. Secret Service and New York City detectives assisted the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Department of Justice
Tive
Charles J. Scully
Communal Party
Secret Service
New York City
Boms Pqued
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ARG
Odgers
ARL
Verdal
Street Car Company
Ellenberger
Dayton
Communist Party of Ameriteo
American Freedom Foundation
Rhode Island
Lorain Concern
Union and Company
Carmentiare
Supr
N.endent
H. J. Humphrey
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