Five Die as West 57th Street Fire Ravages Five-Story Building
A five story apartment house on West 57th Street in New York caught fire and burned five people to death. The victims included Miss Marjorie Lescomb, an actress newly arrived from England, a girl known as Betty, J F M Potter a veterinarian at the New York Hippodrome, Mrs Harald Boswell Reid a singer and Mrs Joe Jenkins, sister to Miss Lescomb. The blaze began in the building’s basement and rapidly climbed the interior—thick smoke and flames trapped residents as crowds gathered outside. Investigators began checking for negligence as a possible cause while rescue teams recovered bodies from the second and fifth floors. The building housed students and professionals. several occupants remained unaccounted for at press time.
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New York
Nec
West 57Th Street
Fifth Avete
Marjorie Lescomb
Motionature
America
Encad
Betty
Miss Lescomb
J. F. M. Potter
The
New York Hipporome
Harald Boswell Reid
Jose Jenkins
Mb Walter
Spors
Ing
Tursons
F. M. Potter
K Hippodrome
G. Los 1
Reid
Miss Seacomb
Lescomb
Amotion Pie- 2
West 67Th Street
Miss Comb
Rudy
England
Rae
Local Man Favored for President in Milk Association
Delegates chosen to attend Cleveland stockholders meeting next Monday favor Ingersoll for the presidency. There is some strife among stockholders, but Ingersoll says the matter will be ironed out. Directors and stockholders plan to meet to select a resident president and ensure future stability. The membership reportedly shows a decline from 5,000 to about 2,500, sparking debate within the association.
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Ohio Un-operative Milk Com. Y
Vo Ingersoll
Cleveland
Ingersoll
Associa
Ingersolle
Assuria
Search for Ambrose J. Small Continues in Ontario
In Irona to Ont on December 2 a large earth moving operation under the direction of Sergeant Mitchell began at the land theatre. Work will continue to determine if the missing theatre magnate Ambrose J. Small is buried there. Officials have clung to the theory that he is alive or held for ransom.
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Ironta
Land Theatre
Ambrose J. Small
Sergeant
Mitchell
Small
New Army Unit Planned for Camp Travis Texas
Washington December 2. A new type of army unit the complete Medical regiment is under organization and will be attached to the second division at Camp Travis Texas. Provided under new reorganization laws its units include ambulance sanitary hospital detachments veterinary and administrative companies a medical supply division and a medical laboratory. All members will be trained for technical services largely drawn from experienced enlisted men with at least two years in the regular army. General Harris reports 14 officers have been commissioned: 50 captains 20 first lieutenants and 70 second lieutenants.
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Washington
Camp Travis
Texas
Amon
Ragnar
Kar- Tis
Empress Augusta Victoria In Critical Condition In Germany
An Associated Press report from Dorn Castle outside Empress Augusta Victoria’s home states she remains critically ill after days of alarming condition rumors. Officials say inquiries found no truth in death reports, keeping the state of the former German empress uncertain.
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Ncorn
Holland
Augusta Victoria
Germany
Rinomara
Dorn Castle
Associated Press
ANNUNZIO DECLARES WAR ON ITALY
A shaky war declaration by Captain Gabriele D Anunzio was announced Friday morning though military leaders question its merit. Warlike actions occur at the frontier with Gunfire heard near Privine while travel is restricted and searches for arms and propaganda letters intensify.
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Tinest
Italy
Gabriele D' Anvungla
Pidine
Quarnern
Tepin Heb
Baspace
Helnge
Inoue
Fluma
D’annungio
Court To Letter Dispute Over Ridgeville Land
In common pleas court Oscar Steinmetz and Frank J. Marvin face a dispute over possession of a small strip of land in Ridgeville township. The Luetkemerer Company of Cleveland has filed suit to recover 305 dollars from R Munfee of Lorain, alleged to be indebted to the firm.
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Oscar Steinmetz
Frank J. Marvin
Common Pleas
Ridgeville Township
Cleveland
Snea
Luetkemerer Company
Common Pleas Court
R Munfee. of
Lorain
Merchants Warned About Phony Checks in Holiday Rush
Police report a surge of worthless checks used to pay merchants and banks. A druggist chased a suspect after a $28 fake cashing incident, while a woman halted a $100 check by confirming the issuer’s identity. Another offender tampered with a bank book to cash multiple checks and took $25 before fleeing. Police urge merchants to verify strangers’ checks despite holiday rush.
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Ank
Endeng
Endeng To Secure the Money, Fled the Store and Made His Estapa
To Cosb
Oberlin
Hanks
Hamlin Elected New Head of Legion Post
David Hamlin was elected to succeed D. Symons as commander of the local American Legion post at the Chamber of Commerce hall. D. W. Meyers, Charles Baron Jr, George A. Ruson, and Russell Waldorf were chosen as first vice commander, second vice commander, adjutant, and quartermaster respectively. The report praised the post’s handling of 98 compensation claims with none refused, and noted several service and burial actions, back pay approvals, and bonuses for veterans followed by a banquet and taps.
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David Hamlin
D. 3. Symons
American Legion
Chimer of Commerce Hall
D. W. Meyers
Charles Baron, Jr
George A. Ruson
Russell Waldorf
Finnong
Fameone
District Nurses Meet Here Conference Disrupted
District nurses from section three hold an all day conference in room two with participants from surrounding towns. Sheriff Hackus mistook two nurses for witnesses and was shot to usher them into courtroom one. An official apologized as he exited the room.
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Dm Cnurt
Hackus
Tha Wn
Sand
Hitchcock Plan Proposes 360 Million Farm Loans
Senator Hitchcock proposes immediate 360 million dollars in government funds to aid farmers facing low prices. The plan, to be presented when Congress meets next week, would use the federal reserve banks profits as security and would finance through the federal land banks with grain and livestock as collateral. Loans on grain limited to six months and livestock to one year, intended to bolster farm credit and gold reserves. Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board indicated favorable inclinations toward the plan.
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Shington
Aitenbeck
Nebraska
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Hitchcock
Congress
Federal Reserve
Federal
Hospital Notes Admits Wide List of Patients to Memorial Hospital
A large intake from various names and addresses appears to have admitted to Memorial hospital and Gates hospital. Names include Willam Castle Peter Cameron Mary Kerensky Ernest Seabald Roy Held and Mary Szalacsi among others. Discharges include Charles Dillingham Floyd Bush Ollnstead Falla and John Vargo with addresses listed.
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Willam Castle
Chas
William Allen
Jackson Hotel
Peter Cameron
Kenyon Avenue
Frank Perron
Bond Street
Harlie Pren~ Ten
Bath Street
Er. A. Seabold
West River Street
Ernest Seabald
A. M. Andress
Charles Court
Roy Held
Quincy Street
Mary Szalacsi
West River al Teat
Breaks Le Six Times William Cnobhel Injury
William Cnobhel son of Councilman F Tk suffered a sixth limb fracture yesterday while walking Heroes Temor at The Parm ere Co On live store. Doctors say his bones are fragile and a small jar could worsen the condition. the family remains hopeful for recovery and notes his cheerful spirit despite the injury.
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William
Cnobhel
Tifteey
F. Tk
Cauth
Heroes Temor
Parmere Co
Captie
Fourth Street
Hig Msg
Wily Dee
New J P Gets Commission Appointed by Trustees
Justice of the Peace J George, appointed by township trustees, fills the unexpired term of the late George W Chamberlain. He is presented to the town treasurer and county clerk Williams and is ready for business.
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J. George
George W. Chamberlain
Wis
MS Williams
Motor Manager Instantly Killed in Sandusky Accident
Sandusky, Dec 2 Donahu M Hand 25 years old manager of the Mathohm Motors Corporation of this city was instantly killed and Walter Jeffrey and H Huff business associates were seriously injured four miles south of here early today when the automobile in which they were riding skidded on a slippery pavement and tumbled into a ditch.
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Sandusky
Memorial Day Services by Elyria Lodge of Elks
The Elyria Lodge of Elks will hold its annual Lodge of Sorrow Memorial Services Sunday at 1 00 PM in the lodge room. Judge H G Redington will deliver the Memorial Day address as Elks gather to honor departed brothers with members in attendance.
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Elyria
Lodge of Elks
H. G. Redington
Divorce filing cites husband desertion and duty claim
Jennie Lowes files for divorce alleging abandonment by her husband two years after a fatal incident. she asserts extreme cruelty and duty to care for their child, framing the petition around a final act tied to a prior event at the well.
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Jennie
Lowes
Potitte
Anthony
Eaton Man Seeks School Opening Targeted by Board
A resident from Eaton township presses the county board to force school district action. The dispute centers on opening a school in the subdivision while McLean reports months of issues and delays.
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Evar Hiway
Buefor
Mdimes- Yun
Haton
Mclean
Democratic Leaders Hold Conference in Columbus
Democratic leaders meet in Columbus to discuss party polls and strategy. Governor Fox and candidates from Cleveland are among attenders, with plans to retain state headquarters and expand the party organization statewide.
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Columbus
Der
Fox
Wloa
Julian
Cincinmau
U.S
Tim Wrisht
Cleveland
Cleveland Woman Dead in Apparent Shooting
Dec 2 cleaning day reports the body of Mrs. Theresa Viscone found in bed at her home with a bullet wound to the breast. A broken window and an interior door suggest she escaped by jumping through a window after a struggle. Police investigations continue into the apparent homicide.
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Eveland
Theresa Viscone
Indicationa
Marriage Licenses and Vehicle Accident Report
Marriage licenses issued for Paul A Mort 25 Amherst chief clerk and Mattie M Cummings 28 Oberlin bookkeeper to John Castel 5 Cleveland and Mary Hattan Hesaman 67 Ridgeville. Pete Held’s delivery truck was rear ended in front of the Madison Temple on Middle Avenue. driver slightly hurt. Toledo police report Mike Barasci’s home search found hard cider and raisin whiskey. Barasci arrested under the Worcester wet act.
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Paul A. Mort
Amherst
Mattie M. Cummings
Oberlin
John Castel
Cleveland
Vook
Mary Hatta Hesaman
Ridgeville
Pete Held
Madoni Temple
Avenine
Middle Avenue
Toledo
Mike Barasci
Glen Four
Ad Barasci
Jiggs Loestner Faces Trial Over Gaffney Slaying
The trial of George Jiggs Loestner for the December 1918 killing of Patrolman Patrick Gaffney in Cleveland is set for Monday. He is also suspected in the July Barnes murder. Edward Worthington identifies a photo of Loestner, but Police Chief Stankard doubts enough evidence for an indictment in the Barnes case.
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George Jiggs Loestner
Patrick Gaffney
Cleveland
Loestner
David Barnes
Edward Worthington
Elyria Foundry Co
Barnes
Stankard
Gaffney
Rity
Allegations In Divorce Case Surround Husband Actor
Lana Weir seeks divorce and custody after accusing her husband Jos Weir of severe drinking and neglect. The hearing notes he has not shown signs of change, and the couple wed in New Haven in 1908.
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Jos Weir
Lana
Weinstein
New Haven
Mediation role outlined for Armenia Turkey conflict
Washington reports clarify that the mediator chosen to bridge Armenian Turkish tensions will not be President Wilson or any named individual. The U S state department says the mediator will carry United States government influence, with moral weight the key asset. Awaiting League of Nations acceptance, Washington seeks partners Brazil and Spain to join the effort.
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Washington
Noc
Wilson
United States
Woodrow Wilson
State Department
League of
Catholic Missions Organize in United States
Catholic church prelates from across the United States met in Cincinnati and formed a permanent organization for Catholic missions. They elected officers and adopted a constitution and bylaws to govern the new body, aiming to coordinate mission work in every parish and raise interest in home and foreign missions. Archbishop Henry Moeller of Cincinnati was elected president. Archbishop G W Mundelein of Chicago vice president. Rev. F Regis Canevin of Pittsburgh, treasurer. Archbishop Patrick Hayes of New York named as secretary.
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Cincinnati
Catholic Church
United States
Cincmantl
aWs
Thomas P. Hart
Catholic Telegraph
Minaton Field
America
Tts
Henry Moeller
G. W. Munteleln
Molcago
Whiskey Thieves Kill Guard at Pepper Distillery
Authorities and federal agents search Lexington area for band of whiskey thieves who killed government guard William St. Anderson at the J. K. Pepper Distillery on the old Frankfort Pike after the watchman fired at them.
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Lexington
Clty
William. St. Anderson
Frankfort Pike
Prize Offered For A New Slogan For Coming Campaign
A. G. Bean announces a $10 prize for the best slogan to be used in the upcoming Community Service campaign. A judging committee including Mrs. George Stavens and I. F. Burke will evaluate entries mailed or brought to the Chronicle Telegram office marked slogan suggestion. Cleveland's successful campaign slogans are cited to encourage broad participation and prompt submissions.
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A. G. Bean
Coming Community Service
George Stavens
Mia
James Thomas
Ford Loomis
Flo
Wilford
I. F. Burke
Chronicle- Telegram
Stegestion
Cleveland
Auto tags soon ready for Lorain County residents
Lorain County automobile license tag applications are opening for 1600 club members. Secretary Charles Flower notes numbers will be assigned on Christmas Day, allowing applicants who file now to avoid walking for numbers near year’s start. License fees remain 8, 12, and 2 dollars according to Wiewer.
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Lorain County Automobile Cinb
Charles Flower
Fing
Thea Cld
Wiewer
Illiterate Population Counts in County and Erie Detail
The 1920 federal census records show a large illiterate cohort in Lorain County with a substantial foreign born group and 119 native born. In Erie County the total illiterates number 565 with a portion being native born and a notable share foreign born.
Government declines to interfere with coal commission award
Washington December 2 the government will not interfere with any revision of the anthracite coal commission award of last August agreed upon by the joint scale committee Secretary Wilson stated after a conference with committee members His interpretation of President Wilsons letter on revision opens the door to wage increases beyond 17 percent and the scale committee will resume deliberations in Philadelphia next Monday The outcome is seen as largely dependent on operators actions.
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Washington
Anthracite Coal Commission
Joint Scale Committee
Wilson
Commiitees
Philadelphia
Governor-Elect Galls on Cox in Columbus
Elect Harry S. Davis visited Governor Cox in Columbus to mark the transition to the state’s chief executive role in January. He also met Blaire officials, observed the secretary of state canvass for U S senator and judges, and discussed the upcoming supreme court seat. Benson W. Hough of Delaware, elected to the short term on the bench, was due to receive a commission later today and confer with Chief Justice Nichols.
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Columbbi
Harry S. Davis
Cox
Blaire
U. S
Supreme Court
Benson W. Hough
Delaware
Supreme Bench
Nichols
Slayer Appeals Death Sentence
Nelson J. Barger sentenced to die January 21 for killing merchants and a policeman has appealed to the supreme court after a prior reprieve. The case began with a July 30 death sentence and an ensuing stay pending the appeal. Also, John Relovary seeks $550 repay from Joe Salut and wife who gave a promissory note for that amount.
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Stamilton
Nelson J. Barger
Harry Baker
Supreme Court
John Relovary
Joe Salut
Expert Testimony Holds Conflicting Views In Beverages
Samuel Goodman of Lorain faces inquiry on alleged use of saccharin in Jemon soda. Beverages samples were sent to a Cleveland chemist who said no saccharin traces were found in the analyses, per Goodman’s attorney amid courtroom questionings.
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Muavor Jane
Samuel Goodman
Lorain
Eacharmn
Jemon
1 3
Cleveland
Gooman
Wakeman Woman Seeks Damages After Fatal Wakeman Killing
Wakeman, Ohio. Lena Graben administratrix of the estate of David St Aubin, a Toledo truck driver killed by a posse last November during a burglary incident, files two damage suits totaling 45000 dollars in Norwalk. She seeks 5000 dollars against Huron County Commissioners under mob act and 40000 dollars from named Wakeman residents including Ralph Fox Fred Burke Nell Burke A Lewis Burke W L Pease and John C White.
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Lena Graben
David St Aubin
Toledo
Wakeman
Norwalk
the Plainter
Harom County
Ralph Fox
Fred Burke
Nella Burke
A. Lewis Burke
W. L. Pease
John C. White
Wakoman
Christmas seal sale team named by mayor at noon meeting
The Wiwants Club was chosen as the official sale agency for Christmas seals. Mayor Jones announced the committee to promote the sale, including WC. Queen as chairman and Jin Armitage Otis Altfeld Henry Hardrich Dr. C. H. Cushing C. M. Braman C. M. Hill H. M. Andress and Frank Aust. Proceeds go to the Red Cross for tuberculosis wartime work and deserving projects.
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Jones
WC. Queen
Jin Armitage
Otis Altfeld
Henry Hardrich
C. H. Cushing
C. M. Braman
C. M. Hill
H. M. Andress
Frank Aust
Red Cross Association
Uniformed men wreck Killarney business district
Uniformed men visited Killarney Ireland this morning and indiscriminately smashed nearly all windows in the business section. Damage estimated at several thousand pounds. A bicycle was stolen from the High School yesterday afternoon with George Cunningham as the victim and the thief said to be operating frequently in the neighborhood.
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London
Killarney
Ireland
Evening News
George Cunningham Helds
Christmas Vacation Extended For Public Schools
Superintendent 7. M. Shelton announces a two week Christmas vacation, first such extension since before the war. Students will have one full week off at Christmas and may work a week before the holiday. school will dismiss Friday December 17 and resume Monday January 3.
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7. M. Shelton
Junaaty Rd
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