Oberlin Founders Day marks 87th founding anniversary
Oberlin College celebrates its 87th founding anniversary with a Founders Day program in Finney chapel. Elyria Judge A R Weber reviews the college’s early history. The event honors 66 alumni who died this year, notes alma mater ties to Wayne Wheeler and anti slavery work, and recalls carriage of Civil War Underground Railroad support.
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Oberlin College
Finney Chapel
Lorain
Elymian
A. R. Weber
Elyria
Chronicle-Telegram
Wayne B. Wheeler
Caroline Marian Rudd
Wellington
Cleveland
Brother-in-law of Wilson Denies Graft Under Oath
R Wilmer Bolling, brother in law of President Wilson and shipping board treasurer, testifies he did not receive graft money tied to bond deals. He calls the accusation personal vengeance as a House committee investigates the shipping board’s perk.
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R. Wilmer Bolling
Wilson
Shipping Board
Jierk
House
Raleigh County Courthouse Guarded by Machine Guns
In Raleigh North Carolina the county courthouse was stormed by a mob seeking five black defendants in a murder trial. A machine gun company of state troops guarded the building after last night’s attempt. One man was wounded as citizens defended the courthouse and the prison.
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Raleigh
N. C
Gatdsboro
Wayna County
Calune
John J. Langson
Bald
Parrison
New Management Takes Over Chronicle Telegram
Former state senate candidate announces transition of Chronicle Telegram to general management by Exail Calman publisher of Newcastle Herald starting December 1 with full duties by December 15. Burke states his role as editorial writer and correspondent while Calman applies years of newspaper experience.
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Exail Calman
Newcastle
Pa.) Herald
Chronicle-Telegram
J. FR. Burke
Lorain County Mothers Receive Pension About $9 Each
In Lorain County about nine mothers receive pension payments of 700 dollars per month. The total amount helps cover household expenses as mothers care for children. Pro bate Judge Wcox notes new names are added to the list over time while some names are withdrawn when support becomes available.
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Lorain County
Wcox
Optimism Urged By Ford Specialist At Kiwanis Talk
Charles Brownell advertising manager of the Ford Automobile Co. urged optimism over pessimism and predicted a one year reconstruction period after World War I. Speaking to Elyria Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce, he said working relations between employees and employers are better than ever and that America will lead a prosperous postwar era as world commerce and Europe’s needs grow.
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Charles Brownell
Ford Automobile Co
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Courterece
Brownell
Thase
Europe
America
United States
City Curfew Strictly Enforced by Police Chief
Chief of Police J. Stankard orders tighter curfew enforcement after multiple complaints. Children under 16 must not be on streets after 9:00 p.m. unless with a parent or guardian.
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Poliea
J. Stankard
Polie Department
Public Health Nurses Discuss Problems at Round Table
A Round Table Meeting of Public Health Nurses convened at the Lorain County Court House with six counties represented and about fifteen nurses in attendance. Leaders included Miss Ahhe and Miss Bentley, with luncheon served by Miss Avery. discussion continued until three o'clock followed by a feast at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children. The next gathering will occur in Lake County in March with attendees from Lorain and neighboring counties.
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Boards of Health
Red Cross Public Wealth Service
Boards of Education
Schon
Haing
Mina Crow
Ahhe
Bentley
Lake Division
Red Croes
Misa Avery
Floshtal Tar
Lake County
Uring Maren
Merriam
Lake Qeen'v
Miss Shaw
Cavenoga
Miaa Atlen
Geauga
Mies Vanna
Medina
Lorain
Misa Farrar
Miss Greenwood
Oberlin
Misa Allen
Baughman Elyda Schaal Nuran
Paddeck
Worder
Mra. Spitzer
Lorain County
Man accuses wife in Lorain case of coercion during illness
Stephen Mondok of Lorain answers his wife Sophia Crowhiel Ba in an amended petition claiming duress led him to deed a half interest in his Lorain property while ill from injuries at National Tube Company. She alleges brutal treatment and that she worked despite his capacity, to support herself. In Judge Thompson's court, John Ells seeks damages from Hoffman Heater Company in a breach of contract suit.
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Stephen Mondok
Lorain
Sophia
Crowhiel Ba
National Tube Company
South Lorain
John Ells
Thompson
Hoffman Heater Company
Jackson Hotel Changes Hands In Cleveland Market
William Field of Cleveland, former Colossal Hotel proprietor at Lorain, has bought the Dooksan Hotel at Trend Street and West Avenue from Stevens and McCarey. He plans to invest about 20000 in improvements including electric lights and baths and will install hot and cold running water in every room. The hotel will be renamed the Jackson Hotel and operated under new management to better serve patrons.
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Wiliam Field
Cleveland
Lorain
Trend Street
West Avenue
Stevens and McCarey
Dackean Hotel
Puesta
Five Bandits Rob Bank At Grove City Morning Cash Loot
Masked gunmen held up a Grove City bank about 10 o'clock this morning, forcing employees into a room, locking the door, and escaping with Liberty bonds, notes, and about 4 000 in cash. Bank officials and the directorate struggled to secure the vault as bandits fled in a car toward nearby towns. Authorities extended the search to surrounding areas and issued notices for registered mail shipments.
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Grove City
Miles
Nates Esaid
Witte Willrt
Lus Aungi
Agnes
C. J. Retvelensbier
Bundins
Columbus Potten
Minseapolis
Beac
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Argentina To Quit League And Admit Costa Rica
Geneva reports indicate Argentina may withdraw from the League of Nations and Costa Rica recommended for admission as a sovereign state. Brazil’s return to the council is seen as likely, while Greece may lose its seat. Argentina’s protest over universal membership plans sparks potential withdrawal from the organization and questions over representation.
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Costa Rica
Geneva
League of Nations
League
N. W. Rowell
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Great Britain
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Brazil
Greece
League of Nations Committee
Buenos
Ilas
Honario Pueyrredon
Arzen- Vina
Ine
Genrevit
Hig Deemom
Pueyrredon
Europe
Tengua
Urtson
Assembly
France
Foreign Office
Washington
United States
League Commission
Pleads Guilty in Burlington Mail Train Robbery Case
Keith Vollins pleaded guilty in federal district court to conspiracy in the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Mail train robbery at Council Wythe. Authorities say over three million dollars in money and bonds were taken. he was sentenced to fifteen years.
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Bes Moines
Kieth Vollins
Federal District Court
Chicago
Burlington
Si Council
Maynard Much Talks Tonight at Rialto Theatre
The Lorain County Fish and Game club meets at the Rialto theatre this evening with a full house expected. Members and their wives will view large game pictures presented by Maynard Murch. Julius Pant of Lorain has fled suit in nommagn to recover $389 from Tours Mogws, claimed as the balance due on a home painting contract.
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Lorain County
Julius Pant
Lorain
Nommagn Plans
Tours Mogws
Elyrian Contracts Smallpox Vaccination Drive
For the first time in months a case of smallpox has appeared in this city. Mrs. Abram P. Bates of Eastern Heights is ill and quarantined with protection to prevent contagion. The disease is mild but authorities order vaccination for all employees at Fleet Mills and nearby offices. A young stenographer in the general office fell ill, prompting the vaccination mandate.
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Abram P. Bates
Eastern Heights
Houlevard
Bates
South Lorain
Baten
Fleet Milla Ag Crief
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