East Side Grocery Store Held Up and Robbed by Bandits
Two men entered Tom Miller’s East Side Grocery at 315 Clark street at 10 15 PM rifling the cash drawer of 88 35 and taking Miller’s pocketbook with 126. Police tracked leads to a suspicious colored man near the East Side coal chute but failed to arrest anyone. A separate attempted break in at Reith Brothers Jewelry on Broad Street left a trap door open and burned matches on the floor suggesting a lookout warned the robber.
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Tom Miller
Clark Street
Miller
East Side
Garford Engineering Company
Reith
Jewa Woat Broad Street
Dreamland Theatre
Tel Thala backs anti union plans at open forum
The open forum at Machinists' Union hall was sparsely attended due to extreme cold, yet speakers delivered strong talks. F W Griffith International Organizer warned that workers face a critical period as they become better organized and educated, influencing the open shop debate.
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Machinists’ Union Hall
Saat
Wall
F.W. Griffith
Machinists’ Union
Speeding Up Water Works at Elyria Plant
Representatives of Leupfer and Remmick of Buffalo, in charge of substructure work at the Elyria waterworks west of Lorain, met Knowles Engineering of Pittsburgh and Service Director Henry Beck to speed up progress. They discussed plans to replace current machinery with a larger outfit soon and cited recent illnesses and injuries among workers as delaying factors. The engineers expect the dirt will fly again at the Lake Erie bank once the new equipment arrives.
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Leupfer & Remmick Company
Buffalo
Elyria
Lorain
Frm
Rs Knowles Engineering Company of
Pittsburgh
Henry Beck
Beck
Lake Erie
Ridgeville Resident Run Down by Truck
Ridgeville resident Daniel Sniteler, 43, was badly cut and bruised after being struck by a light truck while alighting from a city car at Marseilles avenue and Cleveland street. Witnesses said the truck, operated by the Gonetcher company of Cleveland, was moving about 40 miles per hour. the driver will be summoned before the mayor to explain the accident.
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Daniel Sniteler
Ridgevis
Memorial Hospital
Marseilles Avenue
Cleveland Street
Gonetcher Company
Cleveland
Quake Shocks Coast Village During Nights Awakening
Willows California reports a strong quake at 2 15 this morning that woke every inhabitant of the town but caused no damage as yet according to local reports.
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Willows
Cal
One Friday the Wat and celestial notes for 1980
Only a few days remain in the year as readers peek into the new one. The piece surveys almanac details including solar and lunar eclipses, Lent, Easter, and Christmas dates, with warnings about a Friday the 13th likely to be unusually lucky or unlucky amid general guidance for prudent behavior.
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Aseen Mouns
United States
Egster
Fiume Ceasefire Talks Halt Fighting French Dec 29
Reports from Rome Paris and Milan say fighting near Fiume paused as delegates from the mayor of Fiume and Italian regulars met to outline terms for capitulation. D Annunzio reportedly aligned with local authorities and a noon truce was arranged, with strong involvement from the Duke of Aosta.
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Paris
Fiume
Gabriele D” Annunzio
Roma
Ferrario
Abrazsia
D'Annunzio
Duke of
Aosta
Victor Emmanuel
Offices Relocated Within Masonic Temple Complex
Fourth floor spaces in the Masonic Temple will be reassigned as the Masonic Club moves to new rooms. The Associated Charities will occupy the Elyria Breck fourth floor, with Red Cross next to them. Community Service shifts to Crandall's Drug Store upper room. C B Minks moves to the third floor, and Fri c Radio to the third floor of the later Justice Chamberlain. Rearranging work starts the first week of January to create convenient slib rooms. Sheriff’s Slayer to Die. Madisonville murder case verdict reports death sentence for Lea Ellison in Hopkins County.
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Masonic Temple
Masonic Club
Associated Charities
Elyria
Breck
Red Cross
Justice Chamberlain
Deliberate perjury claims in McGannon murder trial
Assistant County Prosecutor Green accused Judge William H. McGannon of deliberate perjury as final arguments began in the second degree murder case over Harold C. Kegg’s shooting. The defense contended a third man was present. both sides urged jurors amid testimony recalling contradictions and debated witness reliability.
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McGannon
G. Cleveland
William H. McGannon
Harold C. Kegg
Green
Maurice Bennon
MecGannon
Kagy Wa
Boyd
Kagy
John W. Joyce
Joyce
Mary E Neely
MinGannon
Train bandits killed by train near Kankakee Illinois
Two youths Jose and Jacob Scott aged 24 in a failed hold up of the Cincinnati Bound train on the Big Four line near Kankakee Illinois. One robber fatally wounded after being pursued through the train, the other surrendered. Jewelry worth thousands recovered. incident halted a planned second robbery at Aroma Park.
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Kankakkee
Ill
New Orleans
Ilinois
Cincinnati
Big Four
Aroroa Park
Rothels
Hig Four
Jacob Scott
Waels Central
Gilman
Kankakee
No Kiwanis Club Luncheon Cancelled Tomorrow
The Kiwanis club cancels its regular weekly luncheon tomorrow noon due to the New Year party on Thursday evening. Members will gather with wives and sweethearts at Hotel Elyria for a dinner and dance to farewell the old year and welcome the new. The annual event is a highlight for the club. State Plans 15 Buildings on Ohio State Campus as lawmakers approve funding.
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Kiwanis Club
Hotel Elyria
Yyapate
Columbus
Ohio State
Chambers of Commerce invited to speak at forum
After a Machinist's Ball open forum last night a brief debate led to a unanimous motion directing the secretary to seek speakers from the Elyria and Lorain Chambers of Commerce for the next meeting. Members seek to hear the chambers stance on organized labor and whether the invitation is accepted. speakers' names will be announced if confirmed.
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Open Forum
Elyria
Lorain Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Community Drive Booth Placed Near City Park
A Community Sexyjoy campaign booth was set up in front of the city park this morning with headquarters to be established there. Arrangements progress steadily and campaign plans are expected to be released within one or two days.
Father of Mrs Hennings Dies in Lorain
Peter Nubn aged 77 died at 8 30 this morning in Lorain after being summoned from Twenty first Street to St Peters Church Ridgeville for funeral services. He leaves six children Mrs Hinsley Lorain Mrs Hennings Elyria Mrs Lamb Lorain and Mrs Lomge Arnold Trenton and ten grandchildren. Brother Matt Nubn of Ridgeville. Funeral Friday at nine from St Peters Church Ridgeville.
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Charles Hennings
Jyddle Avenue
Lorain
Peter Nubn
Twenty-first Street
Peter
Joseph
Mra
Joseph Hinsley
Mra Hennings
Ilyria
Thomas Lamb
Lomge Arnold
Tratton
New Year’s Eve Dances Without Wine in Prohibition Era
The article notes New Year’s Eve celebrations shift from traditional punch and wine to near beer, grape juice, and substitutes. With whisker sales banned last year, bringing own booze faced restrictions, prompting many to celebrate at home. Dances planned across venues may lead to disorder and police activity as revelers ring out the old year.
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Pupck
Ceeneg
Tom and Jerry
Local Liquor Violations Prompt Store Closure Threat
Sam Nagy of Vulcan Street fined in police court for liquor violations and urged by Mayor Jones to dispose of his business quickly and refrain from soft drink sales. The mayor vows to close soft drink parlors in Western Heights if laws are not followed. Nagy’s arrests span three cases, with recurring fines, while witnesses describe Seizure and customers seeking wine and gin at Nagy’s home. Blakely and Cham bread admit obtaining drinks from Nagy, with officers intervening during a patrol visit. The mayor plans to review Nagy’s stock and monitor suspicious activity, including outside visitors seeking beverages.
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Sam Nagy
Vulcan Street
Jones
Western Heights
Nagy
Amnea
Phagi S
Gach
Useriin
Nara Liguer
Blakely
Oberlin
Chanbita
Waller
Raigin Jack Wise
Chambers
Esterday
Sweet
Sie
Cole Dore
Nagy Nome
Court business at county court house slow during holidays
Court at the county courthouse is unusually quiet through the holiday week. Judge Hedington reads motions and equity cases each morning but has little to do. Attorneys are inactive and new cases are rare. The new term opens January 17, when activity is expected to pick up.
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Hedington
Lorain Y M C A Boys Hike In Cold Weather
Twenty Lorain Y M C A boys under physical director F Rudolph hiked from Lorain to Elyria, built a fire, cooked dinner, swam in the main pool, and played games in the gym before returning by street car.
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Lorain Y, M. C. A
F . Rudolph
Lorain
M C. A
Cold spell eases as south wind warms homes
Flyrians who retired early Tuesday night woke to a warm comfortable house and learned the cold spell had broken overnight as a south wind shifted. The gag pressure, low this morning, improved with the rise in temperature and the earlier inconveniences from gas supply during preparations for the evening meal did not recur.
Hospital Notes Admissions Sambha Brewster of Birmingham
Admissions notes list a patient Sambha tied to Woren Street and Mro Mizabeth Brewster of Birmingham in a hospital record entry. The item records intake or transfer details for the named individuals in a concise hospital notation.
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Woren Street
Mro
Water Rates to Rise Beginning January First
The Chronicle Telegram reports water charges will increase starting January 1 1921. Delays from Morris Knowles Engineering Co postpone full implementation. First bills under new rates due January 17 to 31. New minimum rises to 3.80 or 3.38 per quarter with higher blocks adjusted. Citizens warned the 1 million dollar bond plan remains required for future improvements.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Morris Knowles Engineering Company
Pittsburgh
Eck
Snc
Beck
Lorain Official Fails To Settle Damages Claim
Lorain county officials sought payment for damages after a Timberman vehicle hit East Iria avenue safety gates. The repair cost was 19 dollars 10 cents. Timberman promised to meet the commissioners yesterday but did not appear.
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Timberman
Lorain Aa
Palies
Walker
East Iria Avenue
Cannon Breaks Record, House Pays Tribute
Washington dec 29 The house of representatives arranged to pause for an hour or more in its consideration of appropriations taxation and other governmental matters to pay tribute to its grand old man Uncle Joe Cannon with a ceremonial pause in session reflecting reverence for the longtime speaker.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Uncle Joe” Cannon
Arrest Lorain Baker for Court Contempt
Lorain baker Tom Billock was arrested on a court contempt warrant after violating an injunction by operating a competing bakery and driving a baker’s wagon to solicit customers. He is jailed after ignoring the injunction issued by Deputy Sheriff Cole.
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Tom Billock
Lorain
Covie
Cole
Billock
Lorain, Baking
Asa
Stephans
Jorain
Sherif Sackus
Inspector checks tonics and bitters at city sales
An inspector from the state fand department surveyed local tonics and bitters sellers today, seeking permits for this trade and to tally brands. Police note some beverages once carried over one percent alcohol, but enforcement has tightened following Mayor Jones’s crackdown on saloon and soft drink vendors.
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Fand
Stax
Jones
Marriage Licenses Listed in Amherst and Surrounding Areas
Loula Ruth 5 and Maris Fuchs 29 from Amherst receive licenses from Rev Egn. Howard V. Noysris 35 farmer and Katherine Burton 26 of Wellington obtain licenses through Winters Blyria. Homer A. Fletcher 25 clerk and Frances Gelger 18 teacher in Lorain are granted licenses by Rev Goodri Lorais.
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Loula Ruth
Quarryman South
Amherst
Maris Fuchs
Egn
Amhers Howard V. Noysris
Farmer
Katherine Burton
Wellington
Res
Winters
Blyria
Homer A. Fletcher
Clerk
Frances Gelger
Teache- Lorain
Goodri Lorais
Good sleighing weather but cutters are scarce
The city shows thirteen sleighs on paved streets yet few cutters due to a lack of driving horses and the rise of automobiles. Old timers recall well rigged teams and bells, but modern street life has dimmed horse drawn transport as farms and shops shift away from such work.
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Peils
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