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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
1
Elyria voters showed roughly 50 percent turnout projected by 1 pm with precinct tallies: Precinct A Fourth Ward 75 of 320, Precinct B 121 of 614, Precinct First Ward 78 of 350. Polls opened at six, rain dampened early hours, and candidates campaigned across the city as margins and betting hint at close results.
The Chamber of Commerce has arranged a special car to take baseball fans to the New York Cleveland game tomorrow. It will depart the green ting room at 12 30, arrive in Cleveland at 1 30, giving fans time to reach the ball rounds for warmups and a concert. About one thousand local enthusiasts are expected to attend the game hoping for clear skies for play.
County candidates held a close campaign gathering in the city park with Mayor Jones as chair. Warry C. Smith spoke vigorously for Secretary of State, claiming he would not vote for a recount due to color. Other speakers included Robert Pulley and several county offices candidates, outlining their merits and aims.
Admissions today include Mrs. Theodore Francis of 175 Spruce street Ernest Klein of 206 Blaine Third street Robert Fortner of R. D. No. 1 John N. Moss of R. D. No. 3 and Lewis Banach of 361 Third Street.
Henry Hollingsworth, held on insanity charges, created havoc in the county jail corridor second floor. He smashed glass and fought deputies, was overpowered and placed in close confinement. He protested, blaming his brother and family for his trouble and demanded release. The case will be reviewed by Judge Wilcox to decide if he is insane.
Chicago Aug 10 The death of J B Todd dining car steward from wounds sustained when a bandit held up the Chicago Day Express last night en route from New York spurred police search. Todd a former dining car worker on another railroad, died early today. Passengers barricaded doors as the assailant fled after abortive robbery. motive may be revenge for recent terminations.
C K Kozlowski, Cleveland auto dealer, reported a Patterson touring car stolen last night. At 4 30 this morning a lone auto driver crashed into an electric pole near the East avenues limits and then hit a tree. Neighbors saw a man jump from the car and run. Police found the Cleveland stolen car badly wrecked and in need of extensive repair.
President Wilson today asked the joint scale committee of bituminous miners and operators to meet in Cleveland on August 14 to consider any inequalities in the award of the bituminous coal commission.
Paris Aug 10 The Hythe conference agreements by Lloyd George and Millerand and advisers include that Allied troops will not be sent to Poland and that Poland’s western frontier must be preserved. The Allies will continue supplying munitions and skilled officers to Poland while blockade options may be considered later.
Three bandits entered Sol Bergman’s Jewelry Store on Fast Ninth Street in downtown Cleveland early today and shot two employees, Frank Schuck and Jerome Suskin, injuring them. They looted the safe of jewelry and an estimated $30,000 in wine and valuables, then fled in an automobile.
Harry F. Pankhurst of Cleveland assistant treasurer of the American Shipbuilding Company, his wife Susan and son Robert were injured when their touring car skidded on a wet highway near Auburn. Pankhurst had nine broken ribs and was in serious condition. his wife had a broken rib and severe bruises. the other injuries were not serious. A second note reports Alliance voters amid tax increase contests with light turnout.
The Nor a Savings & Loan Co of this city with authorized capital of 1500000 completed its organization last evening and elected officers including president J C Braman secretary G L Lremuary and directors H Squire A H Batcock Curren W Parseh J A Hewell Lozier S H Sanire and Trexell The temporary offices are on the second floor of the Lahain County Bank building The secretary states the company was formed to finance first mortgage real estate and hopes to spur home building and active business growth.
Paul Patterson the music director his wife and daughter Virginia of New Castle Pa are hospitalized in Ravenna with serious injuries from a head on collision at Stow Corners near Akron while driving to Cleveland Monday evening Alt will recover Mrs Patterson has a broken jaw The Patterson car passed a truck triggering the crash four people in the other car escaped injury
Columbus report says at least a dozen physicians and druggists in Ohio will have licenses revoked this month for violations of prohibition regulations. Federal director J. A. Shearer noted overprescribing or unlawful disposal of liquor, with cases centered in Cleveland Dayton and New Richmond among others.
Columbus Aug 16 Ohio voters today select nominees for governor U S senator and other offices in primaries. Key races include four candidates for governor and a five way race for the U S Senate with notable figures such as Frank B Borah Walter Pr Brown and J P Walser. Also contested are lieutenant governor secretary of state and other state posts with partisan battles across the Republican and Democratic tickets.
New York August 10 The general court martial to try Irwin R Bergdall of Philadelphia on desertion charges for evading the army draft convened at Fort Jay Governors Island The seven officers of the court were sworn in and the trial recessed until later afternoon Grover Cleveland Bergdoll his half brother remains at liberty after a prior conviction.
In Ashtabula the city council approved a gas rate ordinance boosting charges to 1.00 per thousand cubic feet for the first 5000 feet, 1.25 for the next 5000 feet, and 1.50 for each additional 1000 feet, up from 0.36. The 13 page schedule goes into effect in 30 days.
Chicago Aug 10 1920 express employees receive a sixteen cents per hour wage increase retroactive to May 1 1920. Messengers and train service staff gain 38.40 a month while other workers get 32.64 dollars. The thirty million dollar rise affects four unions and is subject to rate adjustments under the Esch Cummins act. The decision excludes rules and working conditions.
J. W. Solada, auditor for the Chronicle Telegram, was named chairman of a committee to draft a uniform system for advertising orders and schedules. He outlined the paper's efficient procedures at the Elyria convention, with the new system to be presented at the next Ohio Select List meeting in Cleveland. The association comprises 53 leading Ohio newspapers.
Lamton Aug 10 Arch bishop Daniel J Wannix of Australia has landed yesterday off Penzance aboard a British destroyer and arrived there at six o clock this morning. Few reporters were present and a handful of priests gathered to welcome the archbishop, with heavy police on duty. No untoward incidents occurred.
Allen Saunders a five year old farmer sues to set aside a deed to his Murray Ridge farm. Defendants W R Morgan and Ella Morgan allegedly tricked him into transferring the property for 15000, paid 6000, and kept a promissory note. He claims meals, washing, and crop rights were not provided and seeks restoration of the farm and return of 46000, alleging breach of contract.
LaPorte Ind Aug 10 A thunderstorm over a Springville tent meeting left two ministers dead on the platform and several worshippers knocked down. Evangelist Rev John Timber was burned and taken to a hospital in critical condition as an earlier prayer service was interrupted by a bolt of lightning.
Columbus, Aug. 10. Twenty seven prosecutions were made by the State department of dairies and foods during July. It was announced today at the department. Nine were for sale of adulterated food, nine for adulterated milk, nine for adulterated drugs, five for illegal sale of narcotics, two for use by milk dealers of other dealers bottles, and one for violation of the weights and measures law.
Aton Aug 10. Rale threats to postpone the national horse shoe pitching tournament delays the barnyard golfers. Schedules for the rest of the week are tightened to finish by Saturday. If postponement holds, morning and night matches may be scheduled again.
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