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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
1
The Davies embezzlement case at Lorain resumes with defense motions for directed verdicts on multiple counts. Witnesses describe stock transactions involving Treble and Davies, with bank losses cited and questions over receipts and deliveries.
William E. Rice, indicted on conspiracy charges in the Senate campaign for Senator Kerry, appeared in federal court in Grand Rapids and entered a guilty plea to the charged conspiracy. Associated Press report.
If a break arises between the two governments the U S navy would seize Tampico and Veracruz. Tampico holds strategic oil fields making it especially important in any intervention.
Washington reports a plan to drastic measures to avert a coal famine as a month long vacation by soft coal miners stretches supplies. Central and regional coal committees push curbs and reduced consumption. authorities warn miners could be arrested for not returning to work as mines reopen under government orders.
Edna Mary Seely aged five died of bronchial pneumonia after severe bowel congestion. Her mother is in critical condition with the same illness. Father Byron Seely was seriously ill for about ten hours but recovered. An eight year old son may escape infection. the mother’s condition improves. The article notes a nationwide alarm over the feverish malady more dangerous to children.
The Board of Control opened bids for laying about 28 000 tons of iron water pipe to extend the line from the lake pumping station to Penfield Junction. Bids came from across the country but exact figures were withheld until compilation. The board plans to visit Pittsburg on December 12 to meet Morris Knowles Co. engineers and select the top three bidders.
Two Lorain men filed lawsuits against Sheriff Backus seeking recovery of a seized player piano and related records. The actions claim $190 in damages and seek judgment for $3400 on two notes held against WW E Wilks, with cases filed in Lorain.
December totals push permits past 100000 with factory and garage projects noted. Key entries include Willys Overland factory 27000 and Memorial hospital 59000, plus multiple garages and dwellings listed by names such as J D Lickorish and Chas Novotny.
Three men were charged in the midnight shooting death of Sergeant William Coleman on Cleveland's 5208 Avenue. Carl Iverson James W. Iverson and another man were held after an hour's roundup. Iverson allegedly fired. investigators say the trio had criminal links and one had recently been jailed on related charges.
Friends of Carl Notley seek news as the U S Steamer Gopher crew member and Chas McPhillen headed to Chicago to bring the boat to Toledo. They left Monday, storm forced a return to Chicago, Notley stayed behind. Officials say the boats did not depart Chicago until Sunday and are believed safe. The Gopher is commanded by Captain E F Nicklett with a crew of thirty seven from Onlo.
Mrs. John Dickey formerly of Columbus street reports the death of her six year old daughter in Scotland. The child accompanied her mother on a visit to relatives in their old home about three months ago, and the community mourns the loss.
A violent wind storm hit the city and Northern Ohio on Saturday night with rain and gusts up to 75 miles per hour. Power failures interrupted trolleys and lights, widespread damage followed including downed poles, fallen signs, broken windows, and stranded travelers. Cars left in ditches between Oberlin and Wellington, and farm buildings suffered damage as doors and barns were blown off.
Police recovered a set of furs stolen from a theatre patron during the Flo Flo performance. A thief reportedly forced entry through an open window and hid the furs in the City Delivery barn until officers located them and returned them to the owner.
Lawton Michigan officials uncovered the partially decomposed body of Maud Tabor in a rotting trunk hidden under shingles in the cellar of her home. Florence Critchlow, sister, reported the location after discovering a foot when moving the trunk. Investigators seek the mother, a brother and another unnamed person tied to the case. Maud Tabor, once a Michigan graduate and language instructor, had been missing about three years.
A hunter named Kreeman Wrought at 218 Gates Avenue was severely injured when a barn door blew from its hangings during a Saturday wind storm. He was struck on the head and cut on the back and shoulders as a farmer pulled him from wreckage near Oberlin road.
War time fuel regulations began today affecting several states and regions. Stores and buildings were shortened while many cities ordered theaters closed and schools shut. Reports indicate miners may reject a 14 percent wage increase and West Virginia unions plan a full mine shutdown in District No.7.
The Chicago Tribune reports a severe newsprint shortage with demand about 25 percent above supply and prices soaring. It urges a general industry-wide agreement to curb consumption, asks advertisers to cut space, and offers to lead a movement to limit use to match supply.
The Board of Directors reelected last year's officers at Saturday's meeting. J. L. Edwards is president, C. T. Winckles vice president, HC Harris secretary and George Hill treasurer. Also listed are several members and spouses with ages and occupations in Lorain Elyria Oberlin.
The switchmen strike began Saturday and ended early today after a mass meeting. Members voted to return to work this morning, following guidance from national railroad officials. The end relieves gas shortages tied to the coal miners’ strike and may affect troop deployment plans.
Davis am, 78, a longtime city chef of 52 years, died at Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He catered at hotels and last worked at the Elks' restagraph. Funeral services will be held Friday at the funeral parlors, Tuesday afternoon at Ridgelawn, conducted by Rev Pace of Oberlin.
The forecast predicts continuing cold with sharp winds and lakeshore chills. Temperatures drop to near twenty six degrees, with a river freezing over and lake effect flurries expected through the period. Cardinal concerns about prisoners' release for Christmas are noted in a separate dispatch.
The United States renewed a strong demand for the immediate release of Agent Jenkins held in Mexican custody. Washington officials warned of consequences if Jenkins is not freed, stating the matter has become a serious diplomatic issue between the two governments.
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