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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1920

Page

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Car Crash Breaks Railing On Huron Street Bridge

Superintendent Mosher of the County Children's Home and Mrs Ada Westcott escaped serious injury when a car driven by Mosher crashed into the railing of the Huron Street Overhead Bridge. The vehicle slid over railroad tracks thirty feet below. both victims were taken to Memorial hospital for surgery.

Mosher Ain County Childrens Home Iwimn Ada Westcott Mosh OO Street Memorial Hospital Westcott Elyria Antonio

Democrats Open Nation State Convention With Campaign

Columbus August 16 Democrats begin gathering for the party convention and the national and state campaigns. Governor Cox will formally kick off his presidential bid with a convention speech. A. B. Donahey and W. A.n of Cincinnati are expected to speak as nominees for state offices. Former governors Darmon and Camp may be named electors at large, while a new state central committee organizes and district delegates are chosen.

Jumbus Democratic Wernor Cox A. Daugherty Lancaster Harman Baltiimorg Baker A. V. Donahey Cincinnati Jusidarmon James E. Camp Hig Frank Roosevelt

Raid net in Norwalk nets whiskey bound for hospitals

Bright men arrested in Norwalk Ohio last night as about .00,000 in whiskey was confiscated. The liquor was being moved from Fort Fort Ky to New York hospitals. Prohibition commissioner affidavits supported the raid and arrests.

Norwalk Ohio

Fifteen Thousand Attend Shrine Services in Ohio

Aug. 10. More than fifteen thousand people are said to have attended the shrine services yesterday at the Pilgrims to the Shrine of the Church Lady of Consolation, Carf urty miles north of lore. The crowd filled the city and two hundred attended. Wanner of Cleveland was set to her sight through faith. The pilgrim rite ended with a benediction, the crowd large enough to keep an improvised altar on the church steps in course of construction. It was reported as the largest ever attendance.

Jon Ohio Car-f Lore Wanner Cleveland Pilgrimmaire

Waterworks Suit Nearing Settlement in City Council Meeting

At a special city council session a settlement was reached with ten of sixteen defendants in the Waterworks appropriation case. Officials hope remaining cases settle within days so the new water pipe work can proceed. The council authorized the city solicitor to finalize settlements. One foot price of 1 dollar was agreed, far below some defendants’ demands of 10 dollars per foot, seen by officials as excessive. Remaining cases scheduled for probate court tomorrow morning, with hopes of prior settlements before trials.

Ely

Great Lakes String Quartet at Chautauqua

The Great Lakes String Quartet, four navy veterans from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, delighted Chautauqua audiences with a polished program. They have toured the country since the war and even accompanied President Wilson to Europe. Accompanist Miss Prue dence Nef drew praise, while tonight the New York Opera Singers appear followed by a lecture by Sir John Poster Fraser who served on every front of the Great War.

Great Lakes Pruedence Nef Elyria New York Opera Singers John Poster Fraser George

Modification of Divorce Decree Seeks Alimony and Custody

Anna Kelley petitions to modify her divorce from Mayes Kelly after the birth of their child. She says she was unaware of her condition at the time of divorce and now seeks alimony for the child’s support and custody. She also asserts a reversionary interest in 100 acres of land in Monrietta Township.

Mayes Kelly Anna Kelley Monrietta Township

Costello Divorce Plea Alleges Poker and Swearing

Susan Costello of Lorain files for divorce from Bruce Costello charging she found he had a wife and child living at the time of their marriage. She also alleges he cursed her played poker and neglected her leading to her leaving him last January.

Susan Costello Lorain Bruce Costello

McGraw Ordered to Testify in Slavin Probe

New York Aug 16 Federal prohibition agents were ordered to compel John J McGraw manager of the New York Giants to appear before the U S district attorney for questioning regarding a report he bought liquor at the Lambda Club during the Slavin investigation.

New York Prohibition Enforcement John J. McGraw New York Giants United States District Attorney's Office Vquorl

Bail Threats Rise in Ponzi Case as Officials Probe

Boston reports state and federal officers resume the Ponzi inquiry into his finances and possible hidden funds. Ponzi seeks release from East Cambridge jail with a federal bond of 325000, plus possible state larceny charges totaling 85000. Guarded at Lexington home, he and his family face threats and investors seek recovery from 50 percent promises. Officials audit Hanover Trust, Old Colony Foreign Exchange, and related assets to trace funds.

Pollai East Cambridge Enerry Lall Commonwealth Alien Peel Ponzi Hame Lexington Old Colony Foreign Exchange Charles M. Brightwell Reymond Meyers Pred Meyers Benk Ailen Hanever Trust Company Hanover Trust Company Boston East Cambrid A Mass

Farmer's Picnic Well Attended at Crystal Beach

The Erie Huron and Lorain county farmers picnic drew a large crowd under the Erie County Agricultural Society. Hundreds of autos and many trolley cars and horse drawn vehicles crowded the grounds. In the afternoon Ten John F Drags of Parkertown, a candidate for State senator, gave a non partisan address to a well received audience. Attendees pronounced it the best picnic yet held by the association.

Erie, Huron and Lorain County Crystal Beach Erie County Agricultural Society John F Drags Parkertown

Electric Company Heads Talk Over Coal Question

Ohio managers of the H L Daugherty Co owners of the Lorain County Electric Co met in this city for conference Saturday. They had dinner at Albers Villa. The subject of the discussion was Coal and how to get it. They currently obtain coal on a priority order but the duration is uncertain. Attendees from out of town included Ross of Massillon Chamberlain of Mansfield Franklin of Warren and Durkee of Toledo.

Ohio H. Ll Daugherty Co Lorain County Electric Co Albers Villa City Ross Massillon Chamberlain Mansfield Franklin Warren Durkea Toldeo

Suffrage fate to be known tomorrow in Tennessee

Tennessee lawmakers prepared for a House vote on the federal suffrage ratification. Supporters and opponents predicted triumph or defeat as committees planned to report tonight and a roll call indicated members’ alignment. A brief debate was anticipated with possible night sessions to push a result.

Nshville Tenn Tennessee House Senate Seth Walker Sitragista Mne

Automobile Stolen From Elks Club Recovered in Akron

Robert Davies reported his car stolen Saturday night in front of the Elks Club. Police alerted surrounding towns and by Sunday afternoon the vehicle was found abandoned on Akron streets.

Robert Davies Elks Club Akron

Funeral Services For Mrs Webb To Be Held Tomorrow

Services for Mrs Annie Webb who died Saturday at 1604 Middle Avenue will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from the home Rev J B Grant and Rev Harry Buxton will officiate in the absence of Rev Redhead burial will be private in the family plot.

Annie Webb Middle Avenue Grant Harry Buxton St. Andrewa Redhead

Marriage Licenses for George D B and Rose Gardner

Lorain couples George D B a brakeman and Rose Gardner a waitress both in Lorain. William J Gillis pollahar and Winnta Wilcox telephone operator Elyria. Myron Piggott 21 fireman and Halon Landen 21 Lorain.

George DB Beach Rose Gardner Lorain William J. Gillis Pollahar Winnta Wilcox Elyria Myron Piggott Halon Landen

Two Armored Vessels Guard American Interests Warsaw Contract

Nea Washington reports that the armored cruiser Pittsburg and a de euoye have been ordered to the Baltic to protect American interests. They are at Cherbourg and will proceed to Russian waters. In Warsaw, fighting continues with Radzymin in Polish hands after an all day engagement near Zegrezi and Okunin, about 15 miles east of Warsaw.

Nea Washington Pittsburg Deeuoye Baltic Sea Cherbourg France Navy Department Warsaw Radzymin Zegrezi Okunin London Moscow WdAs Nove Georgievsk Soldau Miana Ukra Izgerzh Okuniew Dyubo Vistula Thorn Pripet Dnieper

Thugs Hold Up Toledo Cafe and Other City Crimes

Toledo reports a cafe robbery netting 6000 in checks and 8400 in cash amid a violent weekend with three deaths across the city. Police probe suicide claims by Leo Cousino, a man shot Dan Martin, and a fatal work accident as the city reels from a wave of crime and tragedy.

Toledo Henry Miller Leo Cousino Cousino Glain Dan Martin John Gerding RM. Duwve

New Abstract Company Opens for Business in Elyria

The Elyria-lrais Abstract Company has incorporated and opened for business on the third floor of the Elyria Block. It will issue complete certificates of title and extensions of abstracts and examine U S Court records. Officers include Albert Trefber as President and Treasurer, W W Tuck as Vice President, W J Andress as Vice President, KE P Ransom as Secretary, Arthur Tralber as Assistant Treasurer, J H W Bennett as Assistant Secretary, Frank Wilford as Counsel, Elmer Warp as Manager.

Elyria-lrais Abstract Company Pew Mlyria Elyria U. S Albert Trefber W. W. Tuck W. J. Andress KE. P. Ransom Arthur ©. Tralber J. H W. Bennett Frank Wilford Elmer Warp

Roomers Take Furnishings

Mrs D Nichols of West avenue reported to police that an Italian man and woman rented a room in her home last week. On a Wednesday she went to Cleveland and returned Saturday to find the couple had departed with two floor rugs a pillow case, a bedspread and a comforter.

Raisin Jack Owner Fined in Local Court

Paul Fedor, a show maker at Western Heights, was arrested Saturday for possessing raisin jack in his place of business. Police found a bottle under a cobbler’s bench and an empty quart bottle wrapped in a newspaper. In court he refused to identify sources, and was fined 200 dollars plus costs, paid.

Paul Fedor Western Heights

Rail situation much improved asserts Willard

Daniel Willard, resident of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and chairman of the advisory committee of the Association of Railway Executives, says the railroad situation has improved since August 1 as employees work harder and executives regain enthusiasm after pay and rate increases.

Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad The Association of Railway Executives

Toledo Doctor Out on Two Thousand Dollar Bail

Toledo physician Dr J H Spicer is free on $2000 bail after his arrest on a charge of performing a legal operation that allegedly caused the death of Mrs Ida Schafer. The case centers on a medical procedure performed yesterday, with authorities pursuing a thorough investigation.

Toledo J. H. Spicer Liberty Ida Schafer

Tire Thieves Busy in City

Automobile tire thieves have been quite busy in this city of late, with nearly every three days a report of theft. Yesterday Frank Day reported a garage burglary with two tires a gauge and a wrench stolen, while Ed Smith of Lake Avenue reported a shop machine robbed of a tire, spark plugs, and tools.

Frank Day Ed Smith Lake Avenge Hilo Machine

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