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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
1
The city council discussed the gas and water rate increase request by a company and planned a special Friday meeting at the council chamber. Citizens are invited as the council weighs whether to accept the new rates or pursue a referendum to set a different pricing structure.
August Ernest Stark aged 57 of 1103 St Avenue died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital about two weeks after his brother Carl. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at home conducted by Rev Muhler. He is survived by a brother.
Five reg ions introduced in the assembly sting with cases of five suspected socialists. One contends they should be reported to a committee as hearings proceed toward the judiciary panel’s end of the preciously noted trial.
The Acme Rubber Heel and Sole Co held its annual meeting at the Troxel building with good attendance. Reports show satisfactory progress, dividends delayed to June for working capital, and several subscriptions taken. directors elected include CC i McDonald, A J Hobsing, H. A Crandall, LB W. Rota, Ki' M Brush, Gust Kollosky, and Alfred O'Donnell.
Baroness de Stockl assists Princess George founder of the Russian Red Cross relief effort in London since its inception. The Russian embassy hosts a hush club auctioning jewels once belonging to Russian nobility.
Lorain aviator made a record parachute drop of 19000 feet for a government field test at Gayton. Local relatives report the drop occurred during an experimental phase and was described as a near perfect landing in Lorain Ohio.
An amendment to the Smjts One Per Cent law allowing sinking fund and interest levies outside the ten mill limitation was introduced in the Ohio House by Representative Beedham. Republicans plan caucus to limit city access to the current two to five year tax period. A temporary relief measure mirrors last year’s raid response and will be discussed with lawmakers.
The article reports that Admiral Sims' statements prompted a general inquiry into the navy's operations. It notes hindered cooperation at Washington, delays in recognizing the European situation, and difficulties in appointing ship commanders and aides, leading Republicans to demand a full war operations review.
About 130 Garford Mfg Co employees attended a winter picnic organized with a Lammyttée from the bicory. The gathering featured bowling, pool swimming, refreshments, and remarks by Y M C A officers. The event underscored the association as a community center in the city, with plans for larger crowds next time.
Service Director Henry Beck was authorized by the city council last evening to enter into a contract for the construction of delinquent sidewalks for the year 192. Contractors are very busy with other work, so the director believes it will be difficult to secure a contractor.
Paris dispatch says Italy may press to accept the allied note to Yugoslavia or demand immediate execution of the London treaty if no reply by tonight. Premier seeks full enforcement while delay in ratifying the peace terms lingers.
A New York City bound passenger train No 21 left the track three miles east of Erie Pennsylvania this morning. Four cars stood upright and the engine overturned slightly injuring one locomotive fireman. Cause of derailment is unknown.
Chicago detectives report Louis Aliveria confessed his name in a connected murder case near Beltsby and said he is wanted in Pairmont West Virginia for the slaying of three persons. He is under arrest as of January 20.
Columbus January 20 Associated Prose reports a meeting of the prohibition enforcement commissioner and federal Prohibition officials to outline plans for enforcing the state constitution ban. John F. Kramer attended and was to address members of the state legislature.
City Attorney Baird and Attory Hamlin told the council about the Green Line suit over extending city cars south to the B and O tracks on Oberlin road. The company offered to run cars to West Avenue rather than the east end of the car barn. Hamlin warned outcomes hinge on the judge and franchise interpretation. The report, noting few residents in the area, was sent to the railroads committee for likely approval.
Mrs Worden of Cleveland reports the death of her aged mother, Mrs J Mfllihsan, who died Sunday. The remains will be brought to Biyaja and funeral services will be held from the daughter’s home at 298 fod 1 street on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
An old Lorain Ohio advertisement reads two lonely girls Fae and Dean Parker seek two handsome young men to correspond with. The notice, dated January 20, appears in the local paper and carries leap year flavor.
Thurless Tipperary January 20. Sionat Penners Sandey night attacked Drombane village hall. An unsuccessful blast used dynamite failed to destroy the hall. police later surrounded the building for hours and drove off the attackers. Casualties and details remain unclear with reports of snipers and postal authorities seizing related articles.
New York on January 26 reports the metropolitan police department has grown to 100 officers in its wireless corps with more than 200 volunteers ready to serve. Governor Smith's committee on relation was informed by Del Jefferson De Monts, deputy police chief, about the flying division of the department.
The Lorain County Farmers Institute Assoc meets in North Ridgeville with Imperial Jubilee Singers and comedian Walker on the bill. Merchants including Baron and Elyria firms donate prizes totaling over 10 dollars, led by a 25 dollar silver loving cup.
Welifax Nova Scotia Jan. 20 Wireless report says Powhatan 241 passengers will be taken off by destroyers when weather moderates. Cedric approaches for rescue as Bardic lines up a lifeboat plan. Captain Randall reports Bardic boiler rooms full to the waterline and ships in distress.
Armed auto mobile bandits held up George Shimola at noon and escaped after a running gunfight in which nine shots were exchanged. none took effect. Mayor William F Gorall urges an anti-boycott ordinance before council meeting this evening.
The Hague reports indicate the Dutch government doubts surrender of the former German emperor to the Allies for trial. Strong ties between Dutch and German nobility, plus fears of German reprisals, fuel the assessment that extradition is unlikely.
The city council authorized bids for city printing and for fire department supplies. The director of sanitation was asked to re advertise for garbage collection bids after a high previous bid of 11 000. An appropriation of 350 was noted. Councilman Castle urged local collection to cut costs and said he would present figures next meeting.
Unwanted aliens led by Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, deported from the United States, entered Soviet Russia at 2 PM yesterday near Terijokd on the Finnish border and were greeted with enthusiasm. Goldman told the Associated Press she returns with awe and plans to someday turn to America.
Influenza spreads in mild form with New York and Chicago reporting thousands of cases. Health department mobilizes nurses. Dr John Dill Robertson notes over 4 000 total cases and 20 deaths in 48 hours. Pneumonia also rising with 282 new cases and 66 deaths. Camp Dix and nearby camps report rising influenza with mild cases and quarantine. Dr Edwin Godfrey travels to study the outbreak.
Elyria Memorial hospital will again receive $6,000 from the city for indigent patients and city employees injured or taken sick on duty. The hospital asked for $10,000 this year due to higher living costs, but the request was not granted as the budget had been set.
New York January 26 Housewives hear Mrs. Lewis Mason describe a washwoman who owns a car and offers service to clients seven miles away. The dialogue shows she explains her automobile allows quick travel to homes and parking arrangements as part of her washing service.
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