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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1920
Page
1
Washington attends to the Adriatic note amid unresolved allied proposals. President Wilson weighs next steps as ambassadors report on Turkish and European developments. Officials prepare a coded reply to be sent to the White House for final approval as press coverage seeks clarity.
Semi official reports indicate Britain and Mexico edging toward a halt in relations. The meeting discussed by unnamed officials touched on energy policy, industrial matters, and potential changes in leadership as political figures maneuver ahead of campaigns.
The executive committee of the Nation of Churches met yesterday afternoon and elected Robert D. Rugg of Oberlin as secretary. The group accepted the commitment to continue interchurch work with planned duties starting April 1, under Rex, a designated secretary, to oversee the responsibilities.
Former Senator Joseph W. Bailey formally announces his candidacy for Governor of Texas on the Democratic ticket. He led a Texas Democratic faction that, at a Fort Worth conference last fall, called for party reconstruction on the principles of Thomas Jefferson.
Washington February 21 opposing factions in the House lined up for a last stand on the Esch Cummins compromise measure. A final vote was expected by early evening to dispatch the report to the Senate Monday, with organized labor objections fueling party clashes.
The Garford Manufacturing Co has changed its name to The General Phonograph Supply Co and will be known by that name hereafter The Garfordt Co will still refer to the factory The General Phonograph Co operates a number of factories across the country and is among the west manufacturers of phonographs and supplies.
The report from Dayton dated February 21 notes O L Mullen of Sidney Quebec recovering from influenza when his horse slipped after he hitched it to a buggy near the main street and broke a leg. The horse had to be destroyed and a jitney was called to transport Mullen to see a physician.
City Attorney D A Baird filed with county commissioners a petition requesting annexation of land east of the Abbe road north of Cleveland Street toward the Catholic cemetery on Lake Avenue and a portion of Carlisle Township near the car barns. Notice of hearing will be given.
Reported state Republican rally scheduled for Monday in Columbus with Mayor Jones Georne H Chamberlain and other officials expected. Indicates candidates from across Ohio will attend to extend a conference of Republicans at the state capital.
Columbus reports Governor Cor vetoed amendments to the Smith Cold Storage bill and allowed a terms extender for the county auditor to become law without his signature. He approved the Griswold DHT enabling farmers to form cooperative associations to buy their seed. Evens Public Utility yesterday.
The American Legion plans a minstrel show at Rialto Theatre, soon after their last meeting. It will be the first home minstrel of the winter season and is expected to be a first class production by the legion’s talented members.
Governor opposes Toledo clause in Evans bill proposing interurban rail relief. He notes lack of compromise between state and local authorities and stresses interurban provisions were altered from their original form and folded into the Evans measure at the last minute.
The American Legion will distribute 14 409 French certificates to the next of kin of soldiers who died in the World War. The authorizing gesture honors American servicemen on Armistice Day with churches and pastors marking the occasion nationwide.
An odd report claims sugar deposits on Douglas fir trees in British Columbia worth 66 dollars per pound. Experts including Prof John Davidson of British Columbia studied the find and noted it parallels a chemical bureau note, though details remain unclear.
Daniel Poling will speak on The Inter-Church Movement in North America to Lorain County pastors at First Congregational Church Elyria. The event follows the Columbus conference where Poling and Sherwood Eddy were highlighted leaders.
In Chardon a wood chest protector and harness halted a “feather picker” hen that had been plucking feathers from its flock. Mrs Curtis of Chardon fitted a chest harness to her Flypoputh Rock hen, which began laying daily again as feathers regrew, proving the contraption effective.
Alfred Bates resigns after years as factory inspector for the State Department of Public Build. He will take effect March 1 and has accepted a traveling salesman post with National Tube Co., dedicating his time to the company’s interests.
Irene Gladys Mary Lewis from Clifton Springs New York explains she ran away two years ago and married a man in Cleveland January 19. She attempted suicide after wandering streets and confinement in a Cleveland jail. She had worked as a waitress in Toronto Buffalo and Cleveland and spent time at the YWCA and Hawley House before her arrest.
Community Chest workers report total $86,437.18 with 2 66 subscribers and $6,062.85 still needed to reach $92,500. Tomorrow night final reports set a citywide celebration. Local lodges churches and schools mobilized for the drive with Captain Frank Smith leading per subscriber honors.
The Elyria Telephone Co celebrates one year of automatic operation with praise from citizens and a gain of 422 subscribers. Additional switchboard gear was ordered in December to support 500 more lines, and planned cable installs will link the west and east sides once weather permits.
W A Weygandt of Wooster in the Federal Prohibition Enforcement department announces that local liquor permits will be handled by J A Shearer of the Federal Prohibition District of Ohio with offices in Columbus. This follows waivers through the Internal Revenue service and notes for physicians and druggists to take notice. Akron postmaster nomination reported for William H. Kirneee to be postmaster at Akron.
In New York on February 21 a baby known as "Love of Mike" died from prematurity complications. The infant had been abandoned by its mother who later fought in court to gain custody after a prior kidnapping incident.
Police report a Butek automobile stolen from the Auto Co. East Bread street has been recovered and is being held by authorities. The vehicle is expected to be returned to its owner after verification and processing.
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