King George in Parliament Notes Irish Violence Distress
London Feb 15 The king spoke from the throne expressing distress over Ireland’s violence in pursuit of an independent republic. He urged repudiation of crime, support for the Ireland act, and constitutional self government, while addressing Indian unrest, trade talks with Russia, and European war indemnity efforts. He warned unemployment remains a pressing global issue and called for measures to revive trade and prosperity.
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Earle C. Reeves
I. N.S
London
Ireland
George
Government of Ireland
Duke of Connaught
India
Near East
Three Divorce Suits Filed in Elyria Court
Velma Tomashess seeks a divorce from Otto Tomasheska alleging gross neglect of duty cruel treatment and improper support plus alimony and maiden name restoration. Anna Precup sues John Precup for divorce alimony and child custody after years of non support and his desertion. Victoria Polyok files against Alex Polyok for divorce and custody of four children claiming lack of support and the need for court relief.
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Elyria
Velma Tomashess
di Forca
Otto Tomasheska
Veuna
Anna Precup
John Precup
Victoria Polyok
Alex Polyok
Deciding Against Reappraisal of Lorain County Land
Elyria February hearing before Lorain County commissioners ended with a decision not to reappraise real estate. They argued a second appraisal would unfairly burden taxpayers and raise state taxes, noting other counties had not ordered such action, to avoid overpaying.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Lorata County
Republican chieftains meet at St Augustine for Harding transition
International News Service reports political leaders of the Republican party gather at President elect Harding's southern retreat for what may be the last major pre March 4 conference. Will H. Ways arrives to confer with Harding while Harry M. Daugherty plans to join midweek and cabinet possibilities are discussed. Harding denies any letter from Wilson about marching to the capitol. Continued on Page 6.
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George R. Holmes
ST. Augustine
Fra
Republican Party
Harding
Will H. Ways
Harry M. Daugherty
Hays
Daugherty
Wilson
Scholarships open for ex service men in Lorain County
Ex service men may still apply for free educational courses funded by a reallocated grant. Lorain County Educational Committee chair F N Shelton says awards will be issued in Columbus by month end, not for collegiate courses. Call the Y M C A office for full details and available courses outside Lorain city limits.
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Elyria
F. N. Shelton
Columbus
Lorain County
Cty
Lorain
Annual Dinner of Elyria Men’s Clubs Set for Feb 7
Representatives of Elyria’s church mens clubs elected new federation officers A L Werner president and Deane Burns secretary treasurer The Federated clubs will hold their annual dinner at First M B Church on February 7 to honor Washington’s birthday A renowned speaker Samuel W Crathwell of Cincinnati will lecture How to Get By Your Hoodoo with tickets including dinner priced at one dollar Tickets available through committeemen or Mr A L Werner limited seating expected to sell quickly.
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Elyria
Federation of Men's Clubs of
Hlyria
A. L. Werner
Deane Burns
M. B
Washington
Samuel W. Crathwell
Cincinnati
Crathwell
Leland Stanford Jr. University
Abres
Hfe
Lyceum
Cleveland
Damages Sought After Lorain Car Collision
Anna German filed a suit in Elyria on February 15 seeking 310000 from C. S. & G. railway and Lake Shore Railway after a January 23, 1920 collision when a Green Line car on West Erie avenue Lorain collided with a Lake Shore electric car. She alleges head and body injuries and nervous system damage affecting sleep.
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Elyria
Anna German
C. S. & G. Railway
Lake Shore Railway
Lorain
Lake Shore
West Erie Avenue
King George Speaks on Trade, Ireland, and India
In a parliamentary address King George outlines hopes for an early UK Russia trade deal and a swift restoration of tranquility in the west and east. He condemns violence in Ireland against independence efforts, pledges drastic government spending cuts, notes efforts to revive trade, and trusts India’s new political responsibilities will ease unrest.
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King George
Great Britain
Russia
Ireland
West East
India
Federal government assumes full charge of typhus defense
New York Feb 15 The federal government today took complete charge of all anti typhus measures in this city and port and announced that every step necessary to guard the nation from this dread disease had been made.
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New York
Ohio Supreme Court voids prostitution house abatement act
Columbus February 15 The Ohio Supreme Court declared unconstitutional an act by the state legislature to abate houses of prostitution calling the measure null and void.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Supreme Court
Russian Persia Treaty Shifts Power in Far East Conflict
The article reports on a Russia Persia treaty reshaping influence in the region as Britain guards Persia and India remains a prize. It notes Russia renounces former Russo Persian accords, waives debts, and nullifies Anglo Russian influence arrangements. The piece frames a broader East conflict impacting world affairs and hints at continued coverage.
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Persia
Russia
India
United States
Near East
Orsent
Great Britain
Moscow
Atrera
Machaver el Memelek
Requiem Mass for Cleveland Bishop Farrelly At Cathedral
Priests seminarians parishioners and friends gathered at St John s Cathedral for a solemn requiem mass honoring Rt Rev John P Farrelly bishop of the Cleveland diocese His body lay in state in the cathedral house guarded by Knights of St John in full uniform The ceremony reflected a wide attendance from religious communities and lay supporters.
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Clevieland
St. John’s Cathedral
Cleveland
John P. Farrelly
Cathedral House
Knights of St. John
Little Girl Wins Auto Injury Verdict
In Elyria on February 15 a jury awarded Irma Braden 1250 damages against Elmer M. Gibson for injuries from a car collision on East avenue last summer. Gibson contended Braden ran into his machine and the accident was unavoidable. The court also heard Sidney Capell's $3800 damages suit against Charles Menicholin from a summer auto accident on the Lake road.
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Hlyria
Americans See Ruined Towns in Ireland Amid Bombings
Dublin reports British troops under attack as a bomb from a passing vehicle hits city hall. Cork sees ex-soldier William Sullivan shot dead with a card calling him a convicted spy. Cork constable Carroll’s parents die in Nenagh as he is away. American relief mission tours Balbriggan, noting devastation and horror. London dispatch notes a train ambush near Inishannon killing nine and wounding many, including a woman. Chicago court rules against state in interstate passenger rate case.
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Dublin
William Sullivan
Cork
Carrell
Nenagh
Ireland
Balbriggan
Philadelphia
London
Eigh
Inishannon
County Cork
Central News
Banker Fined for Selling Hard Cider and Bitters
Elyria reports John Csedrik a Hungarian banker was fined $600 and costs by Mayor Jones for selling liquor containing more than one half of one percent alcohol. Police seized a gallon of hard cider at his Bott dink place on West River street. John Kovacs and George Beaver postponed to Friday for similar charges as city awaits sample analyses.
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Elyria
John Csedirik
Jones
Q Csedrik
West River Ctreat
John Kovacs
George Beaver
Tpalr
Jury hears new alibi figures in Judge McGannon murder case
Cleveland February 15 defense adds witnesses claiming Judge William H McGannon was en route home at the time Harold C Kagy was shot. Witnesses assert the judge walked toward the 12 30 Huclid avenue car and not Ninth and Hamilton. A second witness for the state, A J Babbus, vanished after sending word of kidnapping to the prosecutor.
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W. J. Huske
WN. S
Cleveland
William H. McGannon
Harold C. Kargy
Hamilton
Kagy
Huclid Avenue
A. J. Babbus
Bradley, C
Harold Kagy
Paroled Youth Returns Loot In Lorain Case
Georgi Tomasik a fourteen year old parolee from Elyria admitted breaking into Miss Halliwill s Lakg avenue home and stealing a revolver a watch chain rings two kodaks and other items He led Probation Officer Johnston to a west side house where the rings chain and lavaliera were hidden The revolver was recovered in Lorain after being traded by Tomasik to another boy who was arrested And Tomasik who had served a term at Lancaster was home on parole He will be returned to Lancaster tomorrow Miss Halliwill is pleased to have her heir looms returned.
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Elyria
Georgi Tomasik
Miss Halliwill
Lakg Avenue
Tie
Johnston
Lorain
Tomasik
Lancaster
Slander suit filed in Elyria damages sought
Helen Hedvegi of Elyria filed a slander suit alleging her character was ruined by Ethel Polyak. She claims in the presence of others Polyak accused her of being intimate with other men and seeks 3000 damages.
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Elyria
Ethel Polyak
Helen Hedvegi
Bread price ultimatum shocks Elyria bakers
Elyria officials and bakers spar over bread pricing. Cleveland bakers threaten consequences if prices are not restored to earlier levels, demanding 16 to 13 cents per loaf or two loaves for a quarter. Local shops report stocking up on bread amid the dispute.
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Elyria
Cleveland
Local bakers urged to resist out of town price pressure
Asaph R. Jones appeals to Elyria citizens to back local bakers amid a boycott threat by distant firms. He argues out of town companies aim to control local bread pricing after a temporary 16 to 12 1/2 cent reduction, warning such moves would raise costs and ruin local businesses.
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Cleveland
Elyria
Tecal
Asaph R, Jones
Local bakers urge Elyrang patrons to support home industry
Twelve to fourteen Elyrang bakers met last night to discuss bread prices and pledge to maintain steady supply. They warned residents they may face higher costs if locals do not buy local bread, as Cleveland bakers cut prices recently.
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Elty
Elyrang
Cleveland Bakers
Advertising Scheme Nipped by Elyria Police Chief
Elyria February warning to merchants to verify ad buyers for a church calendar. A woman soliciting space claimed a letter from Rev. Winters but could not produce it. police and Chamber of Commerce halted the effort pending credentials. The promoter had cited calendars used for Norwalk Methodist and Oberlin churches to gain church approval.
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Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Ministerial Association
M. E
W. B. Winters
Rev. Winters
Stankard
Winters
Norwalk
Two Seamen Arrested Over Mayflower Plot Rumors
Washington February 15 The Navy Department announced two seamen aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower were placed under arrest amid rumors of a plot to blow up the vessel. The timing follows widespread speculation about security threats to the yacht.
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Washington
Navy Department
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