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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1920

Page

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Webber wins nomination for county prosecutor in Lorain primary

Lorain area primary results show Webber narrowly leading Renee Webber for county prosecutor after decisive Lorain city support and strong rural backing. Other winners include C. G. Williams for state representative and A. Hale securing a third county commissioner spot amid unexpected shifts. Strong showings by Stetson and other candidates noted as returns inland delayed final tallies.

Ste Ehner F. Cotton Elyria Township C. R. Summers Oberlin Uacle Spicer Ridgeville Cotton CG. M. Williams Samuel A. Beal Flyvia William Dham Lorain Missioners W. B. Idirlimond Sam Haigh County Elyria Lorain Davis Beal Webs County Commissii Hale Richmond Eae Ee Er Daigh Qi Rankity Aee Oy Boag Hawley Tau Een Wright Ludwig Beebe Webber Er A Re Stetson Trish Eee Brodrick Beene Ne Dede

Harding Works On Porch Speeches In Marion

Senator Harding spent August 11 preparing front porch talks for Friday’s meeting of the Ohio Republican editorial association in Marion. Advisors expect talks may cover the League of Nations and a reply to Governor Cox. Will Hays said the national committee has not planned visiting delegations as in 1896 McKinley front porch campaign.

Marion Harding Tha | Oate Republican Editorial Association League of Nations Cox Will H. Hays Hays National Committee

Death claims Ernest Flogdell in city after illness

Ernest Flogdell, 45, of 202 West street dies early this morning after months of illness described as stone-cutters' consumption. He came from England thirteen years ago and is survived by his wife and daughter Eva. Funeral arrangements pending. remains at Friday parlors. A list of relatives and acquaintances appears, including Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Nanke, George TLupica, Irving Thomas, and others.

Ernest Flogdell West ‘Street England Eva

Burke Seeks Senate Seat After Primary Victory

J. F. Burke thanks friends and Republican voters for support in the primary and pledges to work diligently to merit the confidence shown, stating he will strive to be worthy of the election if chosen for the State Senate.

School Levy Proposals Pass In Elyria Vote

Voters yesterday approved two school measures in Elyria. One seeks a new three mill levy for five years to fund school maintenance on all district property. The second would remove limits on interest and sinking fund levies for bonds issued before January 20, 1920. Counts indicate both measures likely carried by a comfortable majority, easing future funding.

Elyria Board of Education

Horace Gaston Dies After Illness at 70

Horace Gaston, 70, died at his home on Blaine Street after about two months of illness. A resident of the city for years, he came here from Oberst. Survived by daughters Viva and Alize at the home and Mrs J L Peters of Harvard Avenue. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday from 209 Blaine Street.

Horace Gaston Blaine Street Oberst Viva Alize J.L. Peters Harvard Avenue

Alfred Martin Dies at Home in Lakewood Local notice

Alfred Martin, 75, former resident of Ridgeville and Eaton townships, died at his home on Ethel Avenue, Lakewood, after a period of illness. He is survived by his wife, daughter Caroline at home, and sons Vernon and Charles of Elyria. Funeral services will be at his late home Friday at 1 30 pm with burial at 3 30 pm at Butternut Ridge Cemetery.

Alfred Martin Ridgeville Eaton Townships Ethel Avenue Lakewood Anneas Caroline Vernon Charles Elyria Butternut Ridge Cemetery

Takes Charge Of New York Bank

Boston August 11 Bank Commissioner Allen today took charge of the Hanover Trust Company. The bank, tied to financier Charles Panzi, had been shown to be overdrawn. Allen said agents had been examining the bank since last Saturday and found it operating in an unsafe manner. Doors closed at 1 45 p m.

Boston Allen Hanover Trust Company Charles Panzi

Marshall Leads For Chief Justice

Columbus, Aug. 11. Late returns indicate C. T. Marshall of Zanesville may have won the Republican nomination for chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court over Frank W. Geiger of Springfield. The race was close and full returns may be needed to determine the nominee. Judges Thomas A. Jones and Edward S. Mathias were unopposed for the Republican nomination for judge of the supreme court long term.

Columbus C. T. Marshall Zanesville Ohio Supreme Court Frank W. Geiger Springfield Secretary of State Thomas A. Jones Edward Mathias Supreme Court Joseph T. Tracy Portsmouth Tracy E. M. Fullington Stephen A. Sulliwell Joseph McGhee Jackson David C. Parker John G. Price Rudolph W. Archer Charles B. Orwig Mansfield C T Marans

Elyria Lorain Lead in County Primary Returns

Early results from Elyria and Lorain show Governor race totals and 58 of 73 precincts reporting across the county. Ballots counted across municipalities indicate trending support for leading candidates with statewide implications.

Elyria Lorain

Food shortage shadows Soviet Russia in winter

AP reports grim Russian food crisis as winter nears. From Vladivostok to Moscow and Petrograd, 4000 miles of disputed frontier, famine fear grows while Soviet authorities push strict control and depots demand life essentials. Correspondent notes depor tations and uncensored dispatches as conditions worsen.

Associated Press Viborg Finland Russian Fronier Poland Soviet Russia Far Siberia Vladivostok Moscow Petrograd Mostow

America Wakes Position Plain on Poland

Washington Aug 11 The United States backs Poland’s political independence and territorial integrity and opposes dismembering Russia. Secretary Colby’s note to Italy outlines a policy to use all means to ensure Poland remains autonomous. The note also distinguishes safeguarding Russian people from supporting the Soviet regime and seeks allied declarations of respect for territory.

Washington United States Poland Russia Colby

Ohio nominating races shift with unclear outcomes

In Columbus on August 11, Ohio primary results show mixed outcomes for two coalitions. Former U S Senator Theodore E. Burton leads Emerson for the 22nd district while Robert Crosser edges Gabka in the same district. Nomination prospects remain doubtful across several congressional districts with renominations noted in key races and multiple candidates listed for each seat.

Columbus Ohio Gabka Nicholas Longworth John FE Allen A. EL BR. Stephens Jr Thomas H. Morris GG. Kitzgerald W. G. Plelerel Dohwts Cuble Welty Thompson Tri Doubt Ysrael Foster Ben F. Reynolda Edwin D. Ricketts John ©. Speaks Arthur P. Lamneck James T. Begs Alfred Waggoner G. L. Knight L. Davey O. Ellis Moore John Talbot W. M. Morgan W. Aashbrook Frank Murphy John Cooper James Kennedy G. Norton Charles A. Mooney Harvey Galin Robert Crosser Theodore E. Burton M. B. Excell

Cleveland Ex-Mayor Leads in Ohio Primary Returns

Columbus dispatch reports Governor nominee race tightens as former Cleveland mayor Harry L. Davis holds a slim lead over Ralph D. Cole with rural precincts still to report. Frank B. Willis strengthens his Senate bid, leading Walter Brown by about 35,900 as two thirds of statewide precincts reveal results.

Columbus Harry L. Davis Cleveland Ralph D. Cole Findlay Cole Davis Frank B. Willis U.S Willis Walter F. Brown Toledo Brown Wanamaker Walcutt Walser Aus Stormer Alph D. Cole Lus Findlay Rosene C. McCulloch Canton Frank Rlow Delaware Walter P. Brown U. S R. M. Wanamaker Akron W. A. Julian Cincinnati A. F. O'Neil AL V. Donahey McCulloch Wood Julian League of Nations Prohibition Chicago Harding Clarence J. Brown Carl R. Kimball Jean B. Hurst Howell Wright Earl D. Bloom Bowling Green Rettros Wright Bloom

Ponzi Admits Identity. Attorney Conference Nears

Boston August 11 an associate of Charles Ponzi at Ponzi's Lexington home telephoned The Associated Press to say Ponzi admitted he is the Montreal Ponzi. He said the financier is in conference with his lawyer and would issue a statement later. New York August 11 Jack Dempsey signed to meet KK O Phil Brennan before January 1 1921. Details such as date place and rounds were not specified.

Boston Charles Ponzi Lexington Associated Press Ponzi Montreal New York Jack Demney KK. O Phil Brennan Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Webber Burke Endly Ludwig Williams Fale Haigh Richmond Walter Udwle Frank A. Stetson Renee Webber G. Ferick H. Ilcox N. A J. FP. P Times-Herald Herald Bsarty R. Ondy Als Congress C. R. Knight Feld Lorain County Knight Carhie City Cod Summit County Andrewa Pristine Montgomery F. L. Nanke Huron Street George Tlupica Wellington Irving Thomas Litchfield Gates Francis Campbell Erie Avenue Loraly Isaac Scott Vine Street J. H. Conger 405 Middle Avenue Friends J. F. Burke State Senate NEW York Bank Marshall Sunset Auoala America Italy Anight and Davey Burton Register McCulloch and Wanamaker Harvey C. Smith O'Neil B. C. Smith William D. Fulton Newark Fulton Harry A. Bell William H. Hoover Guy R. Wimegarner Daniel E. Butler Patter John E. Harper Alfred B. Peckinpaugh
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