Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

Page 1

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1920

Page

1

Italian Regulars Move On D'Annunzio In Fiume Siege

London reports Italian government troops closing in on D'Annunzio at Fiume. General Caviglia’s forces push D'Annunzian lines to city outskirts while sea and land units advance from three directions. D'Annunzio orders no open fire unless forced. Demonstrations break up as royal guards disperse crowds. Dalmatian volunteers fail to capture Marsala at Zara.

London Fiume Gabriele D'Annunalo Caviglia Juans D'Annunzio Tts Gabriele W Royal Mounted Guards D'Auguazia Rapano D'Avonicio Federsoni Sergius Koussevisky Augusteum Faris Zara Marsala Vesge Ancona Adriatic Havas

Auto Hits Unidentified Man on Washington Ave and Broad St

Mrs Weil of Washington Avenue reported her car struck a man Friday afternoon at the corner of Washington Avenue and Broad Street. The injured man left the scene, declining medical help and giving no name.

Mirs. H Weil Washington Avenue Broad Street

Abandoned Stolen Auto After Joy Ride

A 1920 Studebaker touring car parked near the Candy Kitchen on Cheapside Sunday was taken by joyriders and later abandoned at Chestnut and Seconds. Owner Harry Cunningham of Elyria township reported the theft, and police seek the car’s unknown drivers while notifying neighboring cities.

Studebaker Candy Kitchen Cheapside Chestnut and Seconds Treaty Harry Cunningham Elyria Township Cunningham

Rotary Club to Treat County Orphans

The Rotary club will visit the Children's Home at Oberlin this evening for its annual Christmas treat. Members and wives will dine at the M. C. A. and a green line car will transport them at seven to the Home where a Christmas tree and Santa Claus will deliver presents. The event is a longtime Rotary tradition, aimed at bringing joy to orphans who reside there and actively participate in the celebration.

Rotary Club Oberlin

Cleveland Milk Price Drop Sparks Public Interest

A Cleveland dispatch reports milk prices now nine cents a pint and sixteen cents a quart, with city inquiry into a further one cent pint drop. Meanwhile Arthur Gleason of Lorain was granted a divorce from Blanche Gleason for gross neglect of duty by Judge Redington.

Cleveland Arthur (Leason of Lorain Blanche Gleason Redington

Community Christmas Tree Enjoyed by Elyrians

A city park Friday night hosted the Young Men's Business Club Christmas event for local children. Santa handed out candy as adults watched the festive scene and Mayor Jones spoke on helping those in need.

Elyrians Young Men’s Business Club Santa Claus Jones

Henriettta Men Fed S38 Put Whisky Still Raid

Deputy Sheriff Steve Cowie and deputies Sudro Cole and Lersch raided a whisky still near the green in Henrietta township. They found a large copper still, 360 gallons of mash and 26 gallons of prune wash. Owners absent. Steve Glessler and Paul Mastovich charged with operating the still, pled guilty, fined 350 dollars plus costs, and jailed Christmas Day when unable to pay.

Steve Cowie Green Line Menrietta Township Sudro Cole Lersch Steve Glessler Paul Mastovich Hughes

Death Notice for Ernestina Ulrich 77 in Elyria

Mrs. Ernestina Ulrich, 77, died at her home 113 East Fourth Street Sunday after a fall and hip fracture eight months ago. Her husband was killed at work thirteen years ago. Funeral at home Tuesday 2 PM conducted by Rev Bourguin and Rev Bischoff, interment Elyria cemetery.

Ernestina Ulrich East Fourth Street

Rain water seller under arrest in Lorain

Bim Nagy reports that Lorain police believe the man who sold him several fifteen gallon cans of rain water claimed to be liquor. The cans allegedly had false bottoms and delivered only a small amount of unlawful liquor, with the rest ordinary cistern water. Police estimate the loss at one thousand dollars and seek recovery.

Bim Nagy Lorain Nagy Raisin Jack Id Andre Arrest

115 Year Old Woman Survives Gas Incident in Chicago

Mrs Sarah Quinn, claimed to be 115, says she felt well after nearly being suffocated by a blown out gas stove flame in her home yesterday. A hospital revival followed, and she reportedly insisted on going home to do the dishes.

Chicago Der Sarah Quinn

Elyria Lumber Co Installs New Overhead Coal Yard Unloader

The Elyria Lumber and Coal Company has installed a concrete and wood overhead loading device for coal yards. The unloader began operation on Friday.

Elyria Lumber & Coal Co

Wellington man E C Branson dies after illness

E C Branson of Wellington former county treasurer and longtime Republican leader died at home on Dickson Street after a several weeks illness. He was in his 64th year and leaves wife and four children, with services set at his home Wednesday afternoon at two, officiated by the Masonic lodge of which he was a member.

C. Branson Wellington Lorain County Dickson Street Reive Allen John Frank Carl Midland Mich Fred War- Ten Lodi I O'Elack Masonic Lodge

Moose Lodge Xmas Program Draws 400 Plus Attendees

The Moose lodge hosted about four hundred children and many mothers for a festive Christmas gathering. Mayor Jones and Police Chief Stankard spoke on the day’s meaning and charity. A decorated tree, Santa Claus, gifts of toys fruit and candy, and music by local groups made the event the lodge’s most successful celebration to date.

Moose Lodge Kroghman Santa Claus Mayor Jones Police EB. J. Stankard

Elyria Eagles Brighten Tots at Gates and Children's Homes

The Elyria Eagles lodge gave boxes of candy to the children at Gates Home and the Children's Home in Berlin on Christmas day. The surprise visit delighted the boys and girls and pleased the home authorities with the unexpected kindness.

Eagles Lodge Children of Gates Berlin

Oberlin Man Dies in Telegraph Road Crash

Hilton Humphries 50 of Russia Township dies after a high speed crash on Telegraph Road. Henry Gibbs of the city suffers a fractured jaw and severe bruises, thrown from the car thirty feet from the wreck. Humphries had worked on a new bank building. funeral services held for Hilton Humphrey in Oberlin.

Hilton Humphries Henry Gibbs Elyria Has Russia Township Telegraph Road Elyria Auto Giles Humphries Memorial Hospital Gibbs Bank Oberlin Allen & Haylor Hilton Humphrey Thomas Humphrey Wrest

Gimonicle Telegram Rantor Injured in Gas Explosion

Charles Palmer, janitor at the Chronicle Telegram office, was severely burned about the face and hands when a gas leak and flame surprise exploded while he tried to light four small furnaces. He received medical attention and was sent home.

Charles Palmer Chronicle-Telegram

Two Detroit Men Arrested In Joy Ride Auto Whiskey Found

Fats Lester and Jimmy Lenning from Detroit spent a holiday in the city lockup after a Friday afternoon autos crash on the high level bridge west of Hastings. A partially filled Cana dia Club whisky bottle was found under a seat. Lenning charged with driving while intoxicated and Lester booked on intoxication. Lenning fined 25 dollars plus costs and Lester 8 dollars and costs.

Fats Lester Jimmy Lenning Detroit Hasting Lenning Lester Ais Lensing Cos Lester Deni

Grafton car jumps track injures passengers

About sixty passengers on the south bound Grafton line car were shaken when the car jumped the curve at Past avenue. The front wheels left the track and the car crossed East avenue, breaking telegraph poles and windows. Col Jackson and Robert Collier suffered minor injuries. others were bruised but none seriously hurt.

Grafton Line Past Avenue East Avenue Town Coh. Jackson Robert Collier Ane War

Community Fund Helps Those In Need Through Kiwanis Aid

The executive committees of the community fund raised for the benefit of unemployed and loan applicants have reviewed cases carefully before action. Through Kiwanis efforts, one man with tuberculosis has been assisted to seek relocation to Colorado for treatment.

Kiwanis Club Colorado

Toledo Man Sentenced to One Hour in Jail for Contempt

Frank Guilde of Toledo received a one hour jail term as punishment for contempt of court in a case started by his former wife Pearl Guilde. Deputy Steve Cowie escorted him to Toledo for the hearing before Judge Thompson. It is the first such sentence from a total bench and viewed as unusual.

Frank Guilde Toledo Pearl Guilde Steve Cowie Thompson

Elyria White Plague Victim Seriously Ill

Chief of Police Stankard received a telegram from Chicago reporting that Samuel Andrews of Elyria is in an unconscious condition in a hospital there. Andrews is a tuberculosis victim en route to Colorado when struck down. the sender did not reveal the hospital name, so officials cannot obtain more details.

Polica Stankard Chicago Samuel Andrews Andrews Colorado

Suit Filed for Ten Thousand Damages in Rails Crash

Arthur Gleason sues the Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus railway for 10000 damages after a greenling car truck struck his automobile injuring him on August 28. His wife Mrs Gleason sues for 29000 for the death of her husband.

Arthur Gleason Cleveland, Southwestern & Columbus Railway Young Gleason George Gleason Gleason

Robbery at City Railway barns yields $2400 loss

Dayton police reported no clues to the identity of the robber who entered City Railway Company barns on West Third Street early Sunday. He locked the cashier and watchman in a closet and escaped with about $2400 from the safe and cash drawer.

Dayton City Railway Company West Third Street

Lorain Mayor Targeted by Minister in City Row

Dec 27 in Lorain, Rev. Grant, of the M E church, urged Mayor Crall to oust Safety Director Timberman and Mika Peer, president of the civil service commission, or resign. He claimed he could prove inefficiency and warned police may resign, deepening the city controversy.

Rev. Grant Lemon Timberman Civil Service Peer Lorain Crall Grant M. E. Church Mika Peer Civil Service Commission

Murder Victim Monk Eastman Found Dead in New York

Belief that Monk Eastman a longtime East Side gang leader was slain in a feud set detectives on a hunt for his associates. Wil liam Downey the man’s real name and WW II service are noted. A witness J A Ayers described seeing shots near Fourth Avenue and 14th Street.

New York Monk' Eastman Lower East Side Eastman William Downey Smith Fourth Avenue 14Th Street J. A. Ayers

Defense to call two McGannon brothers in murder trial

Cleveland reports that two doctor brothers of Judge Witliaan H. McGannon will testify for the defense to dispute Miss Mary E. Neelys pivotal testimony that she witnessed the fatal shot at the Hamilton avenue and East Ninth street corner. The defense seeks to cast doubt on Neelys sighting while presenting alibi witnesses who place the judge several blocks away at 12 30 a m. Prosecutors hint at possible perjury indictments as grand jury review looms with nine witnesses already heard.

Cleveland Witliaan H. McGannon Harold C. Kagy Mary E. Neely J. F. McGannon Aliss Neely Hamilton Avenue East Ninth Street Oregon Avenue East Ninth Streets A. C. McGannon Kagy Margaret Doyle New County Grand Basking Edward C. Stanton Stanton McGannon Oregon Ninth Street Miss Neely George R. Smith William Wilson

Cold Wave Warnings Issued Across Several States

The weather bureau ordered cold wave warnings for Ohio valley Tennessee and the east gulf states. Much colder weather was forecast to spread to nearly all regions within 24 hours except the northeast with snow likely tonight across the great lakes upper Ohio Valley and north Atlantic states continuing tomorrow. Elsewhere east of the Mississippi was expected to be generally fair.

Washington Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Tennessee East Gulf States Great Lakes North Atlantic Mississippi

Three Robberies Within Sight Of New York Prison

New York December 27 1920 crime sheet reports three robberies near the Tombs and the criminal courts building known as the bridge of sighs. Deputy court clerk William S Tafford says two men robbed his watch and $13 Friday night. Probation Officer James Russell says two men on probation were robbed of $40 and $28 respectively after leaving the shelter of the criminal courts building.

New York James Russell Criminal Courts

Four Homes Burglarized With Little Loot Reported

Sometime Saturday night into Sunday morning several city homes were entered by prowlers. Ralph Hearre’s residence on West Avenue reported items missing an overcoat a K VP pin a casserole a coat and a suk waist. Carl Baron on Princeton Avenue noted entry but fled empty handed. William Woodford on Fairfield Lane said couch and stereo overturned. Charles Cherry on Cornell Avenue had the rear door broken but nothing taken.

William Woodford Fatrant Laverne Ame Charles Cherry Cornell Ayente

Also Mentioned on This Page

D’annunzio Royal Mounted Rome Lietle Spayr Signor Odenigo Quarnero Bevera Las Baross Luzark Jugo Slavia Hiume Matil Dear Brothers Kis Ocan Mirs Ernestia Ulrich ARRES E. C. Branson Sioner Atoskode Lad Kilten Arthur Bateman Hennadh Rayle Grafton Sixteenth Street Jal Toguit Cincinnati Joseph Halneback George Weninger Burnet House New York Prison
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication