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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1920

Page

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One More Institution Succumbs to Ponzi's Dealings

Bulletin from Lynn and Boston reports the Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company offices taken over by district attorney investigators and Bank Commissioner Allen as Ponzi related failures widen. Hanover Trust ties loom. Polish Industrial Association bank collapse. assets depleted, hundreds of thousands in deposits vs capital. hearings set for next Tuesday as creditors and note holders swarm offices seeking repayment.

Lynn Mass Te Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company Edward F. Flynn John T. Curry Allen Boston Hanover Trust Comny Aatan Avieta Wewue Grub AA EV Lui Lal Oid My Foreign Exchange Company Aymond M. Meyers Charles M. Tehtwell Connor R. A. Lind Oay Foreign Frychange Ponzi Nsed Rifes Exchange Company Old Colony Foreign Exchange Pany Ponz! Company Old Col Anotheice Jual Zorn Foreign Exchange Com

McGraw Declares Mind Blank in York District Office

John Me, manager of the New York 8, told the district at his office his mind was blank. Slavin, missed by actor, received two fractures in his company early Sunday morning in White.

W York Aus John Me New York 8 John Slavin

Lectures On Family Life In America At Redpath Lyceum

Roscoe Gilmore Stott delivered a rapid fire lecture titled A Man's Size Job at the Redpath Lyceum Bureau course last evening, mixing original jokes with sober critiques of American family life. The program opened with the College Singing Girls, and tonight features the Musical Arts Trio followed by a sonologue.

Roscoe Gilmore Stott Redpath Lyceum Bureau Stott College Singing Girls Adrian M. Newens

Canada Grants Rail Rate Increases

Ottawa August 14 The board of railway commissioners of Canada granted increases in through rates to conform with recently approved Interstate Commerce Commission increases in the United States. These increases apply to all commodities except coal and coke.

Ottawa Board of Railway Commissioners of Canada Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States

Cal Young Man Wins West Point Appointment

Cal Young, aided by Congressman Martin L. Davey and the American Legion post of this county, earned authorization for immediate admission to West Point after passing physical and educational requirements. John Snoble of 8 District aided his nomination, with hometown support praising his clean character and hard work.

Cal West Point Congress Martin L. Davey American Legion Charles Snoble Ity John Snoble Verly Avenue Inifa Elyria Business College Ertin Business College C. W. Smalley Weet Point Toth

Suffragists eye Tennessee House after senate ratifies

Nashville Aug. 14 suffragists shift focus to the Tennessee House after a 25 to 4 senate vote ratifying federal suffrage amendments. Leaders expect strong opposition and aim to secure final pledges before reconvening Monday. Carrie Chapman Catt denounces a charge of intermarriage as fabrication while reiterating suffrage is color and sex blind.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Senate House Louié Senate Honey Chandler Carrie Chapman Catt National American Woman Suffrage Association

Burglar Gets Little On Lodi St

Police report two burglaries last night on Lodi Street Elyria Milling and Power Co window entry ransacked but nothing stolen Lambrose and Co candy store entered thieves took two boxes cigars some cigarettes two dollars and a ladies gold watch no clues on the culprit yet

Elyria Milling & Power Co Lodi Street Lambrose & Co Thathiaves

Fair and Warmer Forecast for Week Across Regions

Washington Aug. 14 weather prediction for the week ahead calls for generally fair skies and warm temperatures from Monday across the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region, with warmth prevailing in the dominant forecast areas and no major storms expected.

Washington Ohio Valley Toaneasse Great Lakes

Warning to Chronicle Telegram Subscribers on Fake Collectors

The Chronicle Telegram warns Elyria residents that some local youths have collected money claiming to be for the paper but kept the funds. The note advises subscribers to demand official cards bound in bundles of fifty with a clip and to ensure proper punching with each payment.

Chronicle-Telegram Elyria Publc Chronicle-Telegran

Rate increases granted by interstate commerce commission

Washington news confirms Exp Tate increases tied to the latest wage rise were approved today by the Interstate Commerce Commission, granting higher rates for EAPRESO operations. The action aligns with adjustments in labor costs and regulatory standards, affecting applicable shipments and service charges.

Bulletin Washington Tate Ward Interstate Commerce Commission

Prizes awarded in home garden gladiolus display

A beautiful exhibit of gladiolus at Wilkins Horse store on Broad street drew prize money from the Home Garden Association of Kiyraxs for the best developed bulbs. Lawrence Bungart won first prize with 21 varieties, followed by Miss Margaret Millar and E.R. Strauser. Judge L. C. Hecock noted the high quality of all twelve entries.

Wilkins Horse Store Broad Street Home Garden Association of Kiyraxs Lawrence Bungart Grafton Road Margaret Millar West Avenue E.R. Strauser Belle Avenue L. C. Hecock

Increase Freight Rates in Illinois

Washington Aug 14 The Interstate Commerce Commission today ordered a forty per cent increase on interstate traffic between Illinois and eastern territory and a two per cent increase on traffic from Illinois into western territory.

Illinois Washington Tiinoin Interatats Commoerce Commission Ilinois Ematern Witnola Western Territory

Governor Cox assails Republican trickery over League of Nations

In Wheeling West Virginia Governor Cox launched a broad attack on Republican leaders accusing them of trickery toward the American people in opposing the League of Nations. He denounced a behind the scenes campaign to secure spoils, urged unity in democracy, and promised projected savings in government expenses. He called for a moral, nonpartisan drive and criticized the senatorial oligarchy within the GOP.

Wheeling W. Va Cus League of Nations West Vira Republi Thej Democrats Democratic Party Cox Tme Republican Party Pant

Polish and Russian Fronts and Warsaw Peace Delegation

Artillery roars reach Warsaw as Russians press toward Plonsk and Radzymin while Bialystok road line marks 21 miles from the capital. Poland’s 16 member peace delegation, with aides, prepares to depart for Minsk to meet the Soviet government amid Moscow’s silence.

Bolsheviki Bug River Bialystok Pany Warsaw Plonsk Vistula Radzymin Bug Bialystok Road Diet jJeaders Mo Dambski Minister of Foreign Affairs Ohsbers Mr. Wrobelwski Sec American Relief Organization Hersche Walker Philadelphia Maurice Pate Moscow Minsk Stedice Miosk

Leaves for home. In Greece Melton Phelps chess

Melton Phelps, a longtime Elyria businessman with ties to moving pictures, leaves tomorrow for Greece the first visit in fifteen years. He built theaters and restaurants in Columbus Elyria Springfield and other Ohio cities. He planned a return to new business ventures with partner John Pekros after a rest.

Melton Phelps Moving Picture Greece Phelps Columbus Wiiness Springfield Elyria Peoples Strand Theater Rialto Theater Elyria Theaters Company Banuuno Reisinger John Pekros Pariditse Soda Grill Sr. Phelps

Raisin Jack Involved After Auto Car Collision

An automobile driven by Sam Brisco of 1622 East 32d street Lorain collided with a green line street car at Oak street and Lake avenue. Brisco was charged with reckless driving. Antone Hardazenak, owner of the car, faced intoxication charges. Two bottles labeled raisin jack were found in the vehicle. Brisco paid a $10 fine plus costs, and Hardazenak $6 and costs in police court.

Sam Brisco East 32d Lorain Oak Street Lake Avenue Brisco Antone Hardazenak Bardazonak Costa

Infant Seeks $2000 Damages in Auto Accident Case

John Frofant, by his next friend Mike Profant, sues in district court for $2000 damages. The petition alleges July 8 the defendantCarelessly operated his automobile on Globa avenue, knocking the plaintiff down and running over his chest. He has been hospitalized and incurred large medical bills.

John Frofant Torang Mike Profant Skalnet Steve Chick

Power received for proper marriage license

A marriage license was saved in court today for Jessie B. Proper, 25, an efficiency engineer from Flint, Michigan, and Grace Powers of Oberlin. If any error in a name exists, the groom should be a model husband, and if not, the bride may be able to handle him.

Jessie B. Proper Fiint Mich Grace Powers Oberlin

Kipton Jewelry Store Burglary Loots Local Shop

Burglars looted L. F. Whitney and J. H. Catkins jewelry store in Kipton last night entering via the neighboring Whitney grocery. All watches chains and lockets were taken and a small sum from the cash drawer. Sheriff deputies searched for clues but two strange men seen in town are suspected and a description exists. Loss estimated about 600 dollars.

Kipton L. F. Whitney J. H. Catkins Whitney Grocery Sheriff’s Offce Fem

Death Takes Both Mrs Webb and Sister Within Week

Anna Webb aged 80 widow of Jessa Webb longtime city resident died at her home 1604 Middle Ave following the recent death of her sister Mrs Tew aged 70 who lived with her Mrs Webb survived by one sister Mrs G W Baker of Harrison Street and a niece Mrs Cross of Youngstown Ohio at her bedside Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Anna Webb Jessa Webb Middle Avenas Tew Webb G. W. Baker Harrison Street Cross Youngstown First Congregational Church

Mine Confab at Cleveland Continues

Cleveland Aug 14 Representatives of Union soft coal miners from most producing districts attend the wage conference with coal operators and central field union men. Outliers from outside the central field press for action and call for an international convention. If day men gain, tonnage men likely seek higher wages as well despite a coal commission award.

Cleveland Ditue Minous Unigo Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of Wilaan Coal Commission

Eaton Township Farmer Dies at 71 in Barn

William Walkden, 71, a well known Eaton Township farmer, collapsed and died this morning while feeding stock at his barn. He owned the farm shared with Alex McAdams and had lived in Kates all his life. Survived by daughters Ines Lucas of Portland Oregon, Mrs Patrick, and Fern Brown of Lakeside Cleveland. brother Darwin Walkden. siblings Albert Eaton Bates Lester Clar enes Andrew Walkden Elyria Mrs Lillian Nichols LaGrange and Mrs Bloomfield Woodconmeg. Remains taken to Jenkima undertaking. funeral arrangements expected.

William Walkden Eaton Towash Walkden Alex McAdams Kates Ines Lucas Portland Oregon Patrick Fern Brown Lakeside Hospital Cleveland Darwin Walkden Eaton Albert Bates Lester Clarenes Andrew Walkden Elyria Lillian Nichols LaGrange Bloomfield Woodconmég Jenkima Estabisshment

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Commissioner Allen Hanover Trust Company Gsy McGraw America Harry J. Loase Musical Arts Trio Canada Rail Rate Increses U. S Christiania Norway Informatioa Council of Women Ida Smoot Dusenberg Salt Lake City Anna C. Haime Michigan Rath Erine C. Could New York Council J. Eugene Reilly Charlotte, N Myra Kingman Jer Caifoma Organization Tennessee Lodi ST Eapreso Foreign Office Kutask Stumkowski Diet Thi Delegatioin Raisin Jack Webb and Ister Eaton Township
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