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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
1
Washington February twenty seven Associated Press reports a greed decree bars the Big Five packers from any business beyond meat and produce handling. Attorney General Palmer says the order ends fear of unrelated industry control and confines their future to distributing meat and by products.
The home of Peter Younglas on the diagonal road, Carlisle, burned to the ground around 2 o'clock this morning after a chimney fire set the blaze. Younglas woke with little time to save his clothing as the entire contents were lost in the fire. Mrs. Younglas, an invalid, was staying with a daughter and escaped exposure.
New York February 27 State Senator Dowling announced plans to introduce a rent usury bill limiting new apartment leases to one percent of an assumed valuation. The bill uses actual valuation as assessed value plus twenty percent for calculation.
Columbus February 17 Associated Press Colonel C W Hough who commanded the Rainbow Division in France today announced his candidacy for Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. A Republican Hough previously served as adjutant general of Ohio under Governor Wilds and seeks the two year term to fill the vacancy created by Justice Merrill’s appointment to the federal court of appeals. He has practiced law in Ohio for many years aside from his public service.
The father and son banquet at United Presbyterian church featured Judge ALK Webber's address about a plan by Mr Stewart and Mr Shipherd to extend a chain of colleges through the Mirlesspol valley. They began the first co educational college and the first in which whites and blacks were equal. The tale highlighted men who achieved great things for their country and fellowmen.
Paris officials announced new restaurant rules restricting menus to two courses and banning meat and dairy after 9 PM. If conditions do not improve, two meatless days per week will be ordered.
Johnstown dispatch reports Harding forces in the 19th district will permit Harding delegates to the National Convention to name Leonard Wood as their second choice. Providence dispatch notes Rhode Island acts would cap rents at 12 12 percent of diseased valuation as proposed by the federal fair price commissioner.
Prolonged frigid weather and heavy snowfall disrupt farming areas as wells dry up and farmers haul water from rivers or creeks. Deep snow hampers travel while some fruit buds look healthy, and a high storm could bring a good crop. First heavy snow hit December 10 with the thermometer at ten above zero, and a persistent cold spell continues with no thaw in sight.
Mrs Key Cammack has been elected assistant secretary of the New York Trust Company. Her duty includes assisting clients with household budgets and advising heirs on economical management of allowances. She is the second woman in a metropolitan bank to hold negative responsibility.
The county auditor has called a meeting of the district advisory board at the courthouse in El Tia Saturday at 10 o'clock to organize the district health board. The board includes chairmen of township boards, mayors of villages, and excludes Tyrieu and Lorain. Hammond, Gree, and Smith hold over. two new members to be elected. A budget for 1920 and tentative 1921 budget to be set amid legal questions and transitions under the new law.
Oklahoma City Feb 27 The Oklahoma Senate opened a potential final action on ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment. Two reports from the constitution committee stood before the chamber with a majority urging referendum at the statewide primary next August and a minority supporting immediate ratification via House joint resolution. The House had passed the amendment earlier in the week.
New York on February 27 two firemen died and seven were seriously injured in a tar tank explosion at the Nasea Blast of the Brooklyn Union Gas Company on the East River waterfront. The blast hurled blazing liquids while they fought the fire. The dead are Thomas Brenan and Michael Karbell of engine company 252. All injured were from the same unit and are in Brooklyn hospitals, expected to recover. Lehr Show Company received word he is a grandfather as Mr and Mrs Howard Brea of Youngstown welcomed a child.
Cleveland February 2. Vin Mc Kendall was elected president of the Department of Superintendents at the National Education Association. Resolutions urged passage of the Smith Hawley bill creating a secretary of education and annual federal school funding. The delegates urged justice for unrecognized middle classes and endorsed broader reforms while denouncing Bolshevism and sectarian domination in schools.
Washington February 27 The compromise railroad bill was sent back to the White House by the Department of Justice for an opinion on its constitutionality The President was expected to act today or tomorrow Attorney General Palmer told the President there was no constitutional objection to the measure
London February 27 British war office states pressure on the Chinese frontier near the Lil river district remains unresolved. Red troops threaten occupation if Bolshevik councils are recognized and Russian refugees surrender. Soviet offensive against Poland denied by the war office.
Mrs Florence Warner reports from Mrs Chas Gaither the death of her husband Charles Gaither of Sandusky. The notice notes the deceased’s former residence and the Madden death referenced in the portion of the message.
Reuben L. Haskell now King County judge plans a run for New York state governor on a wet platform if other candidates fail to secure a priority referendum as the chief campaign issue.
Ohio Republican delegates clash over preferred candidates and second choices as Harding supporters confront internal divisions. Rumors of Wood, Kiefer, and Johnson as second options surface while Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo factions press for votes and control ahead of state primaries.
New York faced the prospect of a dental supply shortage as 560 Dental Workers Industrial Union members strike to push for a forty-four hour week. The dispute could affect false teeth production and related dental services in the city.
Three fires occurred in six hours today after a lull since February 13. At 1:58 a basement blaze at 1305 Guincey Street spread, then was subdued with chemical. At 8:18 a fire at 77 Columies Street appeared minor but required effort to control, causing about $1000 in loss. At 7:55 a blaze at The Eligia Machine Day Plant started in a hot air furnace and was quickly extinguished.
Miss Teresa Sullivan, vice president of the Boston Telephone Operators' Union, travels to New York with fifty field workers to organize New York operators. She believes the union will help obtain better service for phone patrons and opposes strikes as a wage dispute method.
Alex Sealassi of 205 West River Street was fined $50 and costs by May or Jones in police court this morning for keeping a disorderly house where men drank and caroused. Police found a homemade still in the basement. the confiscated item led to the disorderly conduct charge.
Mack Green of Liberty township Marysville Ohio stored watermelons in furnace cells last summer and has been eating them through the winter. A 7-pound melon was judged the sweetest he had ever eaten. Also notes a church appointment in Toledo and a diocesan confirmation at St Pauls Episcopal Church.
Hospital notes list admissions for Mrs George Fiedler Riverdale Ct C C Johnson East River St Louis Baker Birmingham and a Vermilion couple with a daughter. Discharges include Fiva Mvecra and Mrs Walter Woodcock. The article also notes a 50 percent increase in waves and states Strix officials claim some members worked 70 hours weekly.
The State Department received today the British and French premiers reply on the Adriatic issue. It will be studied by the President before public release. The note reiterates Wilsonian aims and warns that the United States cannot join a powers’ concert while secret treaties and troop paring still influence peace efforts.
The Lorain Chamber of Commerce board accepted Frank Wilfdsdom's resignation from his post citing increased duties. A. Glass of Colson Campings will fill the role, with T. Moise elected for the coming year. Wi. Larter reelected as National Councillor. Senator Hawell Wright of Cleveland will speak March 1 at 6:45 PM.
Miss Moriarty testifies in her suit for back pay as deputy clerk from January 1917 to December 1. The defense cross examines and Robert Rice is called as first witness as the council clerk position changes hands via Supreme Court action.
Ottawa reports rapid progress of soldier settlement across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. District superintendents note the program has moved beyond the experimental stage as 15 023 service men have joined. With favorable conditions the annual output per man could average at least 2600 dollars.
Akron authorities report Russell Orway, age 20, was shot and killed in Akron early today after he allegedly refused a command to raise his hands. The assailant fled the scene, and local investigation continues as officials pursue leads. In other brief items, a county farm agent in Defiance resigned to take a position in Cleveland.
Federal agents and police conducted early day raids in Cleveland targeting alleged radicals. Ten individuals were arrested on unspecified charges, with authorities stating they violated United States laws. The men are described as radical suspects facing general accusations.
LaPorte women challenge the men in March to muster the largest Sunday school turnout at the Methodist church. The bet includes a dinner for the victors, with both sides counting attendances each Sunday evening. The appeal invites all residents to join the contest.
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