War Extravagan ce Revealed In Toledo Plant Costs
The nitrate plant at Toledo Ohio is estimated at 20 million dollars, could have been built for 6.5 million. Henry Gorrell of New York, former water department raiser, fled today before a House War Investigating Committee. After Toledo, Tyrrell proceeded to the Anchor plant in Cincinnati before being recalled.
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Praiser
Toledo
Associated Press
Weshington
Governite
Henry Gorell
New York
Wat
Tas
House
Tyrrell
Washington
Cincinnati
Train Car Collision Injures Eight In Springfield Lake Area
A Canton Akron Cleveland bound train collided with a car near Uniontown Springfield Lake. Eight people were seriously injured and many more bruised, none believed to be fatally hurt. Officials released names including D T Bell Akron and Kate Kirby Massillon among others.
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Kron
N. QO. J
Union Town
Pringfield Lake
City Hospital
City Utal
D. T. Bell
Akron
Har- Violett
Shakespeare Ave
Mecaod Lane
Uniontown
Jima
Park Ave
Glevelard
Katerety Massillon
John Campbell
Joseph Hanaym
City Council Takes Action on Minor Items and Land Parcels
The council reviewed twelve minor items and approved a watchman assignment at Abbe for twelve hours. Warren Avenue vacation was discussed, land plots and grading routes were proposed, and acceptance of a six acre round north Everly Court area was requested. The Halpin property on Sixth Street entered platting discussions with the Cambridge allotment committee.
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N.Y. C. Sty
Ntiiman Winslow
Cuitton
Warren Avenue
Council
Everly Court
Rain Church Damage Suits Filed Over Internal Dispute
The two pending suits claim $6,000 damages each against Bapt ist Greek Church of Lorain leaders over alleged mismanagement and a false statement of collusion. Benedict Forden, a church member, is named in the petition as involved. The plaintiffs seek rent recovery and the case awaits trial.
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Nai
Lorain
Mike Yapotéchny
Urer
Benedict Forden
Federation of Churches in Lorain County Formed
The meeting in the Congregational church formed a federation of Lorain County churches to promote welfare, cooperation, evangelism, missions, and social service. An initial constitution outlined four areas of activity with officers elected from Elyria Oberlin Wellington and Lorain.
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Congregational Church
Fered
Council
Federated Churches
Lorain County
J. Folourke
Elyria
Ro H. Kinney
Lorain
G. Kerr
Wellington
HW. Rugg
Oberlin
J. T. Henderson
Pussing
Italian Steamer Dannnbio Attacked in Dalmatian Coast
Reports from Rome say the Italian steamer Dannnbio was attacked at Tran on the Dalmatian Coast and forced to lower her flag. Passengers were injured and startled by the assault amid rumors of similar incidents at Spalato and other eastern Adriatic ports.
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Associated Presa
Rome
Dannnbio
Tran
Dalmatian
Ingtwitel
Spalato
Adriatic
Canine Goes on Rampage Biting Thirteen Dogs
A dog went on a rampage last evening in a western area, biting thirteen dogs before being killed by police. Witnesses report the animal attacked while near a residence, tearing through a broom and dragging items, prompting authorities to shoot the dog. Residents urged to watch their pets and confine any unfamiliar behavior for observation or immediate handling.
GOUNGIL TACKLES GAS RATE PROTEST AT MEETING
City officials considered a Citizens' Gas Co rate protest. Albert Monroe of a White House bakery lobby urged caution citing conserving gas. Chamber of Commerce sent a letter endorsing a study and urged action on building and extending gas mains to meet rising demand.
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Gas Co. Norvetlon
Cem
Citizens’ Gas Co Courciman
Prs Committee
Sftel
Vakery
Unuy Chinse
Pus
Nnimuf
Secretary Daniels Defends War Medal Awards
Secretary Daniels testified before a Senate Naval Committee to defend naval decorations amid Admiral Sims's charges of improprieties. He argued the Navy’s award policy supported morale and cited Sims’s long shore duty record over sea command, with figures noting 18 years ashore and 7 years at sea over the past five decades.
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Washington
Daniels
Senata Naval
Naval Decorato Agd
Sims
Thresea
Rotary Club hears Y M C B plans and community drive
Rotary Club luncheon features Attorney Lawrence Webber outlining the Young Men's Business club plans, wartime membership shifts, and a drive upcoming with a national meeting at St Louis. E F Allen describes the Community Service Council work and A J Martin previews moving pictures promoting the drive.
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Rotary Club
Lawrence Webber
Elyria
St. Louis
E. F. Allen
Community Service Council
A. J. &. Martin
Residents of Princeton Avenue Petition for Street Paving
City council received a petition from Princeton Avenue residents asking the street be considered in the paving program this year, offering to cover 98 percent of the cost. They request a future policy to share costs. The two petitions were referred to the street committee.
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Princeton Avenue
Newberry election case trial opens in Michigan
Federal court hears opening statements in the Newberry senatorial conspiracy trial as James Murfin outlines the defense and Frank C. Dalley continues the prosecution. Six counts allege conspiracy and fraud against 124 men with testimony to begin.
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Associated Press
Greand Hay Mich
Frank C. Dalley
Federal District Court
Newberry
James D iMurfin
Larva
Trueman
James
Murfine
United States District Court
Junge
Grudge Fight Sparks Near Fatal Stabbing in Columbus
Chester Moss of Columbus was stabbed during a restaurant altercation with Harvey Young rooted in an old quarrel. Moss lies in a local hospital in critical condition while Young has been arrested.
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Columbus
Chester Moss
Harvey Young
Tite City
Moss
Oa Taest
May Ain
Young
Prohibition Party Plans May Convention in Columbus
The Ohio Prohibition Party announced a convention in Columbus on May 27 to elect delegates to the national convention at Lincoln on July 21 and to select candidates for the nickel party slate. Mrs Freda Wandoff, 14, died at Mercy Hospital from burns suffered in a gas heating accident.
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Associated
Columbus
Ohin Prohibition Party
Columbua
Lincoln
Nebraska
Family Held as Hostages While He Leads Reds
General A. Brusiloff leads the army preparing new drives against the Poles ordered by Trotsky. To ensure loyalty, Trotsky holds Brusiloff's family as hostages while the general is in the field.
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A. Brusiloff
Trotsky
Brusiloff
Allies Prepare Note on Extradition List for Germany
Paris February report from Associated Press outlines Allied extradition demands listing about 900 German figures headed by Crown Prince William. The eight class list names Von Windenburg Ludendorf and others with charges by England France Belgium Italy Romania and more. The note to Germany will be handed to its representative and not made public.
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Associated Press
Paris
William
von Windenburg
Ludendorf
Theobald
Bethwig Helwig
McKenzie
Prince Ruprecht
Duke of Wurtenberg
England
France
Belgium
Italy
Roumuania
Jugo-Slavia
Poland
Melton Henry Wren Pneumonia Victim
The body of Melton Henry Wren who died at Memorial hospital Saturday has been shipped to his mother Mrs. Carl Clay at De Graf for funeral services. An employee of Harshaw Fuller Goodwin Co for four years his death was caused by pneumonia.
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Melton Henry Wren
Memorial Hospital
Carl Clay
DeGraf. C
Wren
Harshaw, Fuller & Goodwin Co
One Man Car Fails to Solve New York Trolley Problems
A test run of a single car on the Lexington Avenue subway in New York during rush hour failed to operate smoothly. Staffs struggled with doors and signals while the engineer performed duties, causing delays as homebound passengers waited for trains. After two hours the service was restored to normal.
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New York
Lexington
Lorain Hears Big Amusement Park Plan Rumor
Rumors say Cleveland and Akron capitalists back a $1,000,000 amusement park project in Lorain. The proposed park would be located a mile from the city and marketed as easily accessible from Cleveland.
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Lorain
Cleveland
Akron
AIRMEN HELD BY MEXICO AWAIT WORD IN NACOZARI
El Paso reports Lieuts G L Usher and L M Wall from Fort Bliss were captured by Mexican soldiers near Nacozari Sonora and taken to Nacozari. They were lost during a flight from Fort Bliss to Nogales and landed forcibly south of Nacozari. Officials expect swift release after a standard explanation. The machine was damaged. repair status unknown.
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el Paso
Tex
G. L. Usher
L. M. Wall
Fort Bliss
Nacozari
Sanora
Mexico
Noxales
Ariz
Ligely
Ikobert L Howse
Horder
Francis J. Laver
Nogeles
Adolfo de la Hu
Six Die in Gas Poisoning at Newark Hotel
In Newark New Jersey six men were found dead of gas poisoning in a small hotel room. Owner Dad Grana a Spaniard was arrested on charges of manslaughter for alleged criminal negligence in permitting defective gas fixtures. The victims, all Spaniards, had arrived to work in the shipyards, the mixth having been in the country one month.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Dad Grana
Undercut at Olive Street Sought by East Side Workers
A petition with 1140 names from workers at Garford Manufacturing and other east side factories urged construction of an undercut at the Olive street crossing of the New York Central tracks. A. L. Patrick said employees originated the idea. The railroad opposed an overhead bridge and councilman Winslow supported the undercut citing long delays for workers in cold weather.
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Olive Street
N.Y. C
A. L. Patrick
Garford Manufacturing Co
Winslow
Berlin raids seize army trucks of literature
Berlin reports say police and soldiers conducted raids on suburbs over the past forty eight hours. In one raid they seized five army truck loads of literature and fighting materials, targeting alleged Bolsheviks.
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Berlin
Fire devastates business district in Glens Falls area
Glens Falls New York reports a severe fire near Hudson Falls spreading through the business district. Three blocks of buildings are destroyed by 19 a m with losses feared to exceed 500000. Authorities fight to contain the blaze and protect adjacent structures.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Hudson Falls
Resolutions for Late Mrs Evalyn Terrell Hill
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union passes resolutions praising Evalyn Terrell Hill a faithful member. They note her death at home, extend sympathy to her family and order a copy of the resolutions entered in union records.
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Evalyn Terrell Hill
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Hilwa
F. . Puatps
Strickler
W. S. Eaytman
New Director Directory with Population Figures
The new city directory is ready for distribution showing a population of 21,530 from the census. Errors exist including omitted residents and initials of well known locals, but it lists city officials churches schools lodges and a business directory with resident street addresses.
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Chronicle Telegram
Iity
Lorain Council Fixes Gas Rate After Rejection
Lorain city council passed an emergency ordinance setting a fixed gas rate for prompt payers after Citizens' Gas Co demanded a higher sliding scale. The company rejected the Lorain rate and council tabled further consideration, signaling a new move by the company.
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Lorain
Citizens’ Gas Co
Lerain Couneil
Pus
Revolution in Honduras suffers losses
Managua reports a freak revolutionary outbreak in Honduras led by Don Alberto Membrena and Doctor Nevario Sotiano. Government forces defeat the revolutionists who retreat toward the Nicaraguan frontier amid heavy losses.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Honduras
Don Alberto Membrena
Feemer
Nevario Sotiano
City to Hire Electrical Engineer for System Overhaul
The city council approved hiring an electrical engineer to prepare specifications for an electric light system revamp. City officials expect the professional to spearhead the project and guide the modernization in the business district, with local leaders touting it as a key improvement for Taake Jt area.
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Norwalk
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