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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
4
A French general, identified as supreme commander of air forces, organizes and coordinates Czechoslovak troops to oppose Bolshevik forces. The movement includes officials meeting in Presaburg to confer on the allied effort.
Washington reports rail leaders warn that without compensation for wartime rent and other dues, large eastern trunk lines may fail to pay cash wages. About 306,000,000 is due for rent through March 1, 1920, with 150,000,000 contested for maintenance. Advances totaling near 100,000,000 have reduced six month guarantees. Outcomes hinge on government timing of payments from the railroad administration.
Antwerp August 16 hurdlers led by Frank Loomis of Chicago A C won the 400 meter hurdles final with a United States score of 17 points. Loomis set a new world record at 54.0 seconds. Norton of Olympic Club SF took second, Desch of Notre Dame third, followed by Andre of France and Christerssen of Sweden finishing fifth and Duges of Los Angeles A C sixth.
Antwerp report notes Lehtonen of Finland won the ancient Pentathlon with 14 points in the Olympic games stadium. Everett L. Bradly of the University of Kansas finished second with 25 points. The event used the lowest score to determine the winner.
A Chronicle Telegram notice describes a compact 37 by 32 foot bungalow with a 12 by 16 living room and two bedrooms on each floor, plus a den option and a spacious storeroom. It advertises a book of 100 bungalow designs priced 1500 to 6000, available for 1.90 by mail to Elyria Ohio editor.
Marines prepare for a major Camp Perry event as heavy rain plagues the range. The Ala-Tiné corps cup draws 795 entrants across 690 and 1000 yard stages, with two fighting shots and twenty shots for record per competitor. Twenty-four teams enter the championship regiment, each with six men from various services, shooting on the 200 and 690 yard stages for record. The Port Clinton trophy match introduces seven teams of six, firing 200 rapid fire and 600 slow fire this afternoon, while trapshooting may start later if weather allows.
Columbus report says Governor Cox and party faced a speeding charge near Jackson Ohio while traveling from Wheeling West Virginia. Adjutant General Roy E. Layton released a formal denial stating local police sought notoriety and to gain from the incident.
Coloratura soprano Amelita Galli-Curci returned to the United States after a month in Italy and plans to become an American citizen. She said she prefers America to Italy and arrived a few days ago, two months earlier than expected this year.
General Layton states the Wheelleg average speed of 33 miles per hour, below the limit, while the governor's car runs at 17 miles per hour before being halted by road officers.
Local report from Sandusky dated August 14 notes the defeat of the renowned checker champion. Banks of Detroit is listed as claimant of the title in the event details, with further actions pending.
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