Flying Squad to Protect Oil in Elyria
February report states Big Bill Lucas is to organize two minute men squads under Police Chief Stanskard to guard Elyria against robbers. The volunteers will install devices to hinder getaway attempts and form a flying squad armed with riot guns. Lucas seeks brave volunteers ready to face danger without hesitation.
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Bill Lucas
Elyria
Big Bill" Lucas
Chamber of Commerce
Stanskard Lucas
Lewis Motor Company Indebted in Elyria
The bailiff from Justice Hughes court foreclosed the offices and furniture of the Lewis Motor Manufacturing Company amid a $134.84 claim by The Century Print Shop Company for printing and stationery. The sample motor displayed at the Elyria Hotel was attached but the transmission remains unseized, signaling possible end of local production.
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Elyria
Thea Swan
Lewis Motor Manufacturing Company
Elydria Hotel
Seven Children Die in Ohio Flames
Ohio fire records list seven childhood deaths in three weeks from January 20 to February 12, all left alone at home. Fire Marshal Dykeman cites carelessness and supports proposed felony statute for leaving children unsupervised. Six Columbus residents among the victims. total Ohio deaths 28 with 14 injured in the period.
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Cotmbus
Ohio
Dykeman
Raymond Jackson
Waythan Jackson
Akron
Kenneth Baker
Ralph Weingardner
Irene
Julia
Goodwin
Columbus
Mr. Dykeman
Lorain Sheriff Sells Local Tailor Stock and Vehicles
Elyria Feb 12 Sheriff Backus sold the Lorain stock of Re Wyable Tailors seized in the Serge Co case including rain coats and fabrics. He auctioned a well automobile in the Western Reserve Finance Co versus Fred Kenyon case and a marine engine from the Lewis Motor Co that had been on display at the Elyria hotel lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Backus
Lorain
Serge Co
Western Reserve Finance Co
Fred Kenyon
Lewis Motor Co
Hamlin Case Dropped By Court In Sandusky Trial
In Sandusky yesterday the State of Ohio case against Attorney L. D. Hamlin on adultery charges was heard. The municipal court discharged Hamlin for lack of evidence after testimony from the arresting officer and multiple defense witnesses. Hamlin claims a conspiracy to ruin his name and business tied to a recent divorce filing seeking large alimony.
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Sandusky
Elyria
State of Ohio
L. D. Hamlin
Sandusky Hotel
Lea Stroup
Anthony Nieding
F. A. Stetson
Hamlin
F. M Stevens
Charity Benefit Tonight In G A A Hall Elyria
Hold K of P benefit for charity tonight in the G A A Hall under the Knights of Pythias Triangle club. Proceeds go to needy families. program by Sidney De Lavars troupe of dancing pupils. Social session and refreshments to follow. full house hoped for. Coroner Selis Tombstones item follows.
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Elyria
G A. A. Hall
Triangle Club
Knights of Pythias
Triagle Club
Sidney de Lavar
Local W C A Sees Staff Departures Deplete Ranks
The local W C A reports a major staff depletion after the resignations of general secretary Miss Katherine Tuck physical director Miss Grace Cole and girls work secretary Miss Mary Newland. Board president Mrs H M Miller confirms Tuck and her assistant have left for Cleveland to take other posts while a replacement staff is organized. The matron Mrs Willard and workers Miss Robins continue to manage the association services satisfactorily.
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W. GC. A
Katherine Tuck
Grace Cole
Mary Newland
Board of Managers
H. M. Miller
Tuck
Captain Pringle to Speak at St Andrews on Sunday
Elyria reports a large Sunday service expected at St Andrews Church with Captain Pringle of the Near East Relief movement as preacher. A former war chaplain and Episcopal clergyman, he has won many friends here and will be welcomed for a second message. The choir, led by Mr. Anderson, will provide music for the 10:45 a.m. service.
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Elyria
St. Andrews Church
Pringle
Near East Relief Movement
Episcopal Church
Anderson
Richey to Address Elyria Business Club on Invention
At the Young Men's Business Club meeting in Elyria Frank C. Richey patent attorney will speak on The Invention in History. The talk is led by Horace H. Nye with plans for a March 1 banquet smoker a play and music to follow the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Young Men's Business Club
Chamber of Commerce
Frank C. Richey
Richey
Horace H. Nye
Jockey Rides Two Horses To One Gatwick Race
In Gatwick England Stubbs a noted cross country jockey rode twice in the Leatherhead Chase at Gatwick. Three of six horses started. Menlo led early, then faltered. Fizzer II fell at the first fence and Old Brandy's rider Dunn went down. Stubbs jumped from Fizzer II to Old Brandy and finished second. A burglar in Columbus also stole a bath and meals at W J Montgomery’s home.
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International News Service
Gatwick
England
Stubbs
Menlo
Fizzer II
Dunn
Old Brandy
Fizzer Sh
Olid Brandy
Miss Francis Kent Former Elyria Court Stenographer Die
Elyria reports the death of Miss Francis Kent in Cleveland. Kent served as an assistant court stenographer in Elyria for several months during the war, a role that surprised friends and left them shocked by her demise. Grace Morrison of Elyria is her cousin and has received word of the death.
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Elyria
Grace Morrison
Francis Kent
Cleveland
Kent
Elyria Chamber Outlines City Development Plans
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce board last night outlined a program for the years ahead featuring a new public library building aided by the Woman's Civic League, park entrances beautification, a proposed new city hotel, and a second boulevard between Elyria and Lorain. They will publish a book recording Elyria Draft Board district No 2 actions, enlistees, and wartime activities. C E Lozier elected president and Thomas Cook treasurer of the Elyria division of the National Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Woman’s Civile Club
Chamber
Cascade Park
Eyria
Lorain
Elytia
German FinMin Wirth Calls For Labor Reorganization
Berlin Feb 12 Minister of Finance Wirth declared in Bremen that Germany will go to London with an offer on indemnity not a small one. He urged a complete reorganization of labor and said America must participate as world leaders meet. The German delegation sails late this month for the indemnity conference opening March 1 in London.
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Berlin
London
Wirth
Bremen
Ford Explains Attitude Toward Jews in Peace Drive
Detroit, Feb. Henry Ford long speaks on his anti Jewish propaganda claims saying the aim is world peace. He cites 5600 Jews employed and urges Gentiles to match Jewish energy, insisting Jewish bankers fund wars and must be stopped for world peace to come.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Witnesses recount Matewan battle with dozens of shots fired
Baldwin Felts detective John McDowell testified in Williamson West Virginia that between 100 and 160 shots were fired in the Matewan battle lasting only seconds. He stated the first shot came from under a hardware store door and saw a person fall near where Albert Felts stood as the shooting began.
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D. Weyer
U. S
Mingo County
Williamson
W. VA
Matewan
John McDowell
Baldwin-Felts
International Ews Service
Tom Felts
McDowell
Chambers
Albert Felts
Felts
Bitters confiscated in raid on Elyria drug store
Early morning raid on George Beavers sore drink emporium on West Broad street yielded eight to ten varieties of bitters and two bottles with suspicious liquids. City chemist found alcohol content labeled from five to 18 percent by volume. Captain Meyers, Sweet, Kray and Waldron led the raid, and Johnny Herbert of Lorain, a railroad brakeman, was taken in as a suspicious character. Beavers had allegedly promised to stop selling bitters, yet police recovered a varied stock at 5:15 am.
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Elyria
George Beaver
West Broad Street
Meyers
Sweet, Kray
Waldron
Johnny Herbert
Lorain
Beaver
Chicago Captains Ordered to Clean City Loafers
Chicago news reports Captains from all precincts were summoned before Chief Fitzmorry and told to remove five hundred loafers in the city police department who refuse to work or assist in the city cleanup program.
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Chicago
Fitzmorry
Wounded Bandit Survives Lorain Shootout Escape
In Lorain two hold ups occur within minutes as police battle bandits. A bandit opens fire on Officer Murphy near East 28th and Oakwood, wounding Moldorvan who later dies. One suspect escapes. police sweep South Lorain for the wounded man as another officer is grazed.
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Lorain
South Lorain
William A. Murphy
Bandit
East 28Th Street
Oakwood Avenue
28Th Street
Daniel Moldervan
East 29Th Street
William Murphy
Murphy
Moldorvan
Cambria Steel Reopens Departments After December Closures
Johnstown February 12 The Cambria Steel company announced the reopening of several departments closed since last December. The action indicates the business is rapidly returning to normal and will affect several thousand workers.
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Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Thieves Loot Secret Cash Drawer in Youngstown Break-In
Robbers forced a rear door to the building housing Nick Serbu this morning and stole between 2000 and 5000 dollars from a hidden secret cash drawer. Police say the amount was not confirmed and the motive remains unclear. Investigators seek leads on suspects and urge any witnesses to come forward.
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Youngstown
Nick Serbu
Dismissal Bid Hangs Over Neely Testimony in McGannon Case
Cleveland February 12 Judge Powell will rule on admitting or rejecting Mary B Neelys testimony in the McGannon murder trial. Prosecutor Stanton seeks to let it reach the jury while defense attorney Boyd asks its complete exclusion. The state vows swift action on perjury if any witness lied.
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Cleveland
Homer G. Powell
Mary B. Neely
William H. McGannon
Harold C. Kacy
W. H. Boyd
Edward C. Stanton
International News Service
McGannon
Goss
Cesa
Wilson
Stanton
McKean Sues Luton Board Over School Openings
Prosecuting Attorney Webber replies to the third amended petition in Ohio ex-re Mathew B. McKean v. board of education of Luton township. McKean seeks mandamus to force the district to open a school where he resides. The court is urged to dismiss the petition for lacking a cause of action. The note about trees sprouting from stumps appears as a metaphor.
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Elyrca
Webber
Ohio
Mathew B. McKean
Board of Education
Luton Township
McKean
Must Have Mistaken Likeness of Mayor Jones for Lincoln
Elyria reports a city hall mix up as a life size portrait of Mayor A. R. Jones was draped in mourning. Officials state the mayor is alive and suggest a near sighted error in mistaking the likeness for Abraham Lincoln during a birthday observance. A later note ties the piece to discarded cleaning materials near a city councilman fond of black decor.
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Mayor Jones
Abraham Lincoln
Elyria
A. R. Jones
Dan Simons
Lincoln
West 18 Sure West chapter two promised tomorrow
The Sunday Lorain County Chronicle Telegram announces the second chapter of the novel West 18 Sure West by William E. Ashbott will appear in tomorrow's edition. The first chapter appeared last Sunday and drew many new subscriptions.
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Lorain County Chronicle-Telegram
William E. Ashbott
Short Bart
Chronicle- Telegram
Sunday Chronicle-Telegram
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Bellaire
John R. Wyatt
Wyatt
Bemont County
S. O Steele I
Landis
Ashland
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Corps of Solicitors
Elyria Association
Near East Worker
ST. Andrew
W. J. Montgomery
18Th
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ACTIN
Lorain County
Ford
Witned
Daniel Moldorvan
E. 29Th ST
Polech
Sargeant Wm. Murphy
Moldervon
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Cambria Steel
Neely
Mary Neely
Ian McGannon
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