Meacham Seeks 200000 in Auto Crash Suit
Mrs Grace Meacham of 176 Cleveland street Elyria sues New York Central Railroad and B W Baird for 200000 over injuries from an October 28 1919 crash on East Bridge street The petition accuses Baird of reckless driving and the railroad of undercut construction liability The case arises in common pleas court with Ralph Standen named as driver in the same vehicle line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Central Railroad
City OF Elyria
B. W. Baird
East Side
Elyria
Grace
Meacham
William Standen
Cleveland Street
Cleveland
New York Central Railroad Company
Heldmyer
Hast Bridge Street
Meecham
East Bridge Street
Baird
East River Street
Hagt River Street
Taxicab operator injured in overturn near Dover
Clinton Worthington of 605 Middle Ave was severely cut when the Lepper Auto Car of Broad Street turned turtle near Dover. His car toppled into a shallow ditch after sliding on ice while attempting to stop to assist a stalled vehicle. He required stitches and will miss work for some time. Drivers and local physicians aided at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Clinton Worthington
W. Lepper
Lepper Auto Area Company
Broad Street
Dover
Worthington
Lepper
Worthngton
Cleveland
Much Married Man Divorced
ELYRIA January 20 Judge Thoms grants Augusta Wood a divorce from L A Wood on gross neglect of duty. Wood, once an Elyria dentist, has married four times and all former wives secured divorces. His present location is unknown. Sues For Goods ELYRIA January 20 The O Don Hue Knight and Gage Co sue City Market v for 3459.98 for goods sold but not delivered to the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Thomson
Augusta Wood
L. A. Wood
Wood
Lyria
O'Don Hue, Knight & Gage Co
December Tax Payments Slow at Elyria Office
Elyria January 20 Despite expectations, few residents visited County Treasurer A Baker’s office to pay December taxes. The tax duplicate totals about 3.5 million dollars, with about 1.75 million expected to be reserved before books close. By this morning 1.5 million had been received and the books will remain open until Saturday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
A. Baker
Court House
Baker
Woman kills husband in Cleveland home
Mrs Mauda Miller, 26, shot and killed her husband Peter Miller, fraternal lodge organiser, in the vestibule of their Cleveland home. Held for investigation, she said she thought he was a burglar after alleged attempts to enter the house. She waived examination and was held to the grand jury without bail by Police Judge Stevens on a murder charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mauda Miler
Peter Miller
Miller
Marriage Licenses Albert Emery and Esther Schrader
Albert Emery 22 machinist Amherst and Esther M Schrader as typist Hlying. Fred Sage 40 painter Wellington and Edith Jackson 40 Wellington Some minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Emery
Amherst
Esther M. Schrader
Hlying
Fred Sage
Wellington
Edith Jackson
Memorial Hospital Admittances January 20
Elyria notes show admittances including Miss Nella Vogley 115 Lake Avenue Mrs Lou Caldwell 405 Earlcourt and Rose Kuskuc for Gates Hospital Agnes Bareske 321 North Street to the Children’s Home in Oberlin Discharges include Mrs Carlie Drage 810 Woodland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Nella Vogley
Lake Avenua
Lou Caldwell
Earlcourt
Gates Hospital
Rose Kuskuc
Oberlin
Agnes Bareske
North Street
Cartie Drage
Woodland Street
Abandons Road For Railroad Tracks And Crash Results Soon Afterward
Elyria reports Harry Steyn of 187 Briar Street chose the New York Central right of way near a sewage bridge after icy approaches halted his wagon. He drove down the rails toward Owl's Lane, intending to exit onto the highway, but an eastbound passenger train collided with the wagon. The vehicle was wrecked, iron scrap scattered, Steyn suffered a head bump and was taken home. a friend sought the horse that fled the scene.
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Elyria
Harry Steyn
Bria Street
New York Central Railroad
Impany
Seeuge Bridge
Owl’s Lane
Stolon
Stolen
Bear killed for Masonic banquet in Ely
A year old bear kept in Art Sandera’s barn near Ely was shot by Earl Jenkins. The bear was dispatched with a single rifle shot, then loaded for tanning, with Art Landon taking charge. The Masonic banquet is planned for January 28 at the club room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Art Sandera
Earl Jenkins
Bill Whitney
Mr. Jenkins
Art Laundon
Mike Brown
Hhis Market
Masonic Club
Tax Committee Delays Soldier Bonus Plan in Ohio
Columbus, Jan. 20. The senate taxation committee held up the soldiers bonus resolution awaiting an Attorney General opinion on the legality of a $26,090,000 bond issue to fund bonuses up to 250 for 240,000 ex servicemen. Senators questioned form, constitutional power to administer the fund, and the assignment of bonuses to veterans groups or a hospital fund. Col Simeon Nash and Maj Hugh K Martini defended the draft as constitutional, noting experience in New York and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate Taxation Committee
Prica
Frank E. Whittemore
Majority Froot
Taxation Committee
Burke
Wlyria
Gifford
Toledo
Simeon Nash
Hugh K. Martini
American Legion
New York
Sues to Recover Money Invested
Elyria Jan 20 Carl F Wolf sues Paul A Rissman of Lorain over a real estate venture. Wolf formed a partnership then a corporation Rissman Building & Realty Co. He bought 1500 dollars stock with a verbal retirement option. He withdrew July 20 1920 and demanded his money but Rissman did not pay. Wolf seeks 1500 dollars judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Carl F. Wolf
Paul A. Rissman
Lorain
Rissman
Rissman Building & Realty Co
Wolf
Senator Borah Reg Regulation On Naval Reduction Favored
Washington Jan 20 Senator Borah's plan to negotiate naval reductions among the United States Great Britain and Japan won favorable report today from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Rockaway N J Jan 20 Lieutenant Stephen A Farrell one of three naval balloonists who recently flew into northern Canada is under naval board inquiry today halting the hearing on their adventures. Farrell's physician said he suffers tonsillitis and may testify tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Borah
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rockaway
N. J
Tnesa
Stephen A. Farrell
Naval
Canadian Wilds
Naval Board of
Farrell
Wagner May Play Again in Continental League
Pittsburg January 20 Hans Wagner once called the grand old man of baseball is sought by George Lawson for a new Continental league He last year coached the Carnegie Tech team and played on an all star squad bearing his name
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Wagner
Pitsburgh
Hans Wagner
George Lawson
Carnegie Tech
Fire Marshal Appointment Affirmed in Ohio Senate
Columbus Ohio January 20 Geo T Poor Republican Cincinnati was confirmed by the State Senate to join the state public utilities commission replacing Byron Oldenning Democrat of Cincinnati. Two senators Burke and Bender abstained citing Cincinnati interests. Reorganization expected with Republican majority on the board. Beecher Waltermire term ends February 21. Other confirmations include R W Swisher Democrat as state civil service commissioner and Henry A Dykeman Republican Elyria as fire marshal.
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Columbus
Geo. T. Poor
Cincinnati
State
Pable Utilities Commission
Byron Olendenning
State Senate
J. F. Burke
Elyria
George H. Bender
Cleveland
Utilities Commission
Beecher W. Waltermire
Ember
Davis
R. W. Swisher
Henry A. Dykeman
Senate
Mr. Dykeman
W. J. Leonard
New Motion Picture Building Planned on East Broad Street
Elyria January 20 Sam Sadaris of the Topliff Restaurant says work on a new moving picture building east of Gala Bowling Alleys will start soon bids have been submitted to local contractors. After Cleveland figures arrive the contract will be awarded and work will be rushed to completion once materials are delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Sam Sadaris
Topliff Restaurant
Moving Picture
T A
Cleveland
Notable Death on Train and Politics in Brief
Bulletins from Chicago report Samuel Kahn a 61 year old Cincinnati stove maker found dead in his train berth as it arrived in Chicago He was traveling to California for health reasons Also in Washington the Senate considers provisions of the Calder bill regulating coal industry with cost data to be gathered by the FTC In Chicago Buck Weaver the former White Sox third baseman defends his suspension and claims affidavits against him will cost $500 next season In Berwick Pennsylvania strict Sabbath observance enforcement is ordered By contrast New York Promoters back Jack Dempsey versus George Carpenter amid a potential change of venue to Canada Tex Rickard vows to proceed Harlan Kentucky attorneys for Dr H C Winnes announce readiness to arraign him for murder in the Parsons case with extensive witnesses from Cincinnati Indiana and Kentucky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel Kahn
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mr. Kahn
California
Washington
Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Manufacturers Committee
Chicago Americans
Cook County
Buck Weaver
Forme Whits Sox
Weaver
White Sox
Miller bill creates state commissioner of prohibition
Columbus C Jan 20 The temperance committee by unanimous vote today recommended passage of the Miller bill creating the office of state commissioner of prohibition and necessary machinery for enforcing the Crabbe prohibition act Senator Burke of Elyria chairman said the bill would take the regular course and likely come up for passage in the senate early next week The house judiciary committee recommended passage of the Robbins bill raising pay of jurors in common pleas courts from 2 to 3 dollars a day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Sengis Temperance Committee
Miller
State Commissioner of Prohibition
Burke
Elyria
Temperance
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Common Pleas
Chamber Names Officers for February Election
Elyria report shows the Chamber of Commerce nominating committee has filed a slate for the February 2 election. Candidates include for president Cushing, Smith, and Taylor, five vice presidents Price Silsbee and Thomas, plus a large slate of directors led by Alderdice and Annas among many others. The vote will take place throughout the day and results announced at the evening dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Wilford
George Stevens
C. M. Braman
Sam Horvitz
Ralph Murdach
C. H. Cushing
James C. Smith
A. B. Taylor
Chas, Price
Ralph §. Silsbee
Glade B
Oberlin College
Kooster
Oberlin
Ohio State
Pape
Spauld Taits
Los Angeles
Bis
Spaulding
Rooster
Could Not Figure Out Which One Was Lit
Elyria report describes Chief Stankard Patrolman Hurd misidentifying three intoxicated men Oscar Stalla among them as Raisin jack. Onlookers witness a glare of feet as each man stumbles and officers tumble on the flagging until Wilkins Hurst ambulance arrives and Stalla is loaded into the wagon for transport to the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Stankard
Hurd
Oscar Stalla
Fee
Elaila
Wikins-Hurst
Illinois Expert Centers With Governor in Ohio Visit
George B. Frazer of Chicago arrived to explain Illinois state department reorganization to Governor Davis and the legislature. He met with the governor and legislative committee on administrative reorganization to share Illinois experiences for Ohio's program. Drag On The Market reports motorcycle side cars cluttering Elyria streets with no claimants at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
George B. Frazer
Chicago
Illinois
Ohio
Davis
Blazer
Legislatioe
Elyria
Mill Street
Several Seek Guard Post After Fire Marshal Appointment
Elyria January 20 officials report several men seek the vacancy on the county board of elections after H A Dykeman's resignation. Candidates include F A Stetson who has GOP executive backing, George Stark a city council member, Chas Murray of Brighton and Ross Fauver of Elyria. The secretary of state will appoint the new member to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
H. A. Dykeman
County Board of Elections
F. A. Stetson
Republican Executive Committee
George Stark
Chas. Murray
Brighton
Ross Fauver
Injured Foreman Seeks 35000 From Railroad
Elyria, Jan 20. Guy Blake, an eight B and O section foreman, sues in Cleveland common pleas for 35000 alleging injuries when crashing to the ground after jumping from a train near Elyria last March as brakes failed striking a cow. He claims the railroad company failed to keep proper braking and safety devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Guy Blake
Common Pleas Court
Cleveland
Blake
Development Co Choose Officers in Annual Meeting
Elyria January 20 The Elyria Industrial Development Co held its annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce J C Crisp was elected president and treasurer L B Fauver vice president E H J Howenstine secretary C E Logler E P Jones J C Crisp J B Johnson A L Garford F B Colson Alex Altfeld G E Nicholas J B Murbach Harry Calvert J C Parsch J E Howenstine L B Fauver and J Crahore named as members of the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
The
Elyria Industrial Development Co
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Crisp
Trasurer
L. B. Fauver
EH. J. Howenstine
C. E. Logler
E. P. Jones
J. B. Johnson
A. L. Garford
F. B. Colson
Alex Altfeld
G. E. Nicholas
Deportation Ordered for Russian Bureau Chancellor
Washington Jan 20 Secretary Wilson of the labor department ordered the deportation of Gregory Weinstein chancellor of the Russian Soviet bureau in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gregory Weinstein
United States
Wilson
Labor Department
Hotel Elyria full of travelers note January 20
City lodging list from Elyria records hotel registrants at Hotel Elyria includes visitors and arrivals from Cleveland Sandusky Toledo Chicago Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Detroit Battle Creek Alma and other locales. Names include G Dehm F N Fredrick H H Harns W H Hahn M M Keep A R Arnold R C Bradenburg J S Parker and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Hotel
G. Dehm
Cleveland
F. N. Fredrick
Sandusky
H. H. Harns
Toledo
W. H. Hahn
W. B. Rewston
Chicago
M. M. Keep
Bellefontaine
W. F. Collings
Utica
N. Y
Joyce Hermis
Philadelphia
George BH. Appel
New York City
W. T. Snow
A. R. Arnold
Cincinnati
R. C. Bradenburg
Fremont
K. Bradenburg
Lorain
J. S. Parker
Edward Padison
C. C. Griffiths
Akron
T. E. Gull
Quoda
A. A. Warmer
Detroit
C. H. Reeves
Columbus
M. J. Duramet
B. F. Barnes
Marvin Case
Injunction Made Permanent in Elyria Farm Case
In Elyria on January 20 Judge Thompson made permanent the injunction suit brought by Samuel White against John Rupert. Rupert is restrained from cutting trees or molesting property on the farm now occupied by him. Carrie Hobill also won $107 against F P Hummell on a cognovit note, in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Samuel White
John Rupert
Thompson
Carrie Hobill
F. P. Hummell
Minor Accidents Result From Icy Pavement in Elyria
A major sleet storm left Elyria icebound and traffic crawling. Dozens slipped on sidewalks and several auto collisions occurred on Clark Street, Washington Avenue, and Mill Street as trucks and cars struggled uphill. Police reported no serious injuries.
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Elyria
Jan
Clark Street
Washington Avenue
Broad Street
Mill Street
Dwight West Falls Dressing, Breaks Leg Near Home
Elyria, Jan 20. Dwight West, 82, former Wellington resident, staying with his son Frank West on Third street fell while dressing and broke the large bone in his right leg just below the knee. Surgeons called, X rays confirmed the seriousness at Memorial hospital. His age makes the condition a tedious suffering, though he endures the pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Dwight West
Wellington
Frank West
Third Street
Memorial Hospital
Grand Jury Still Busy in Elyria and Toledo Railways Fight
Elyria reports a busy grand jury with fifty eight cases on the docket and over one hundred witnesses expected after two days of referrals. No session yesterday due to missing witnesses. In Toledo, the Railways and Light Company seeks a council meeting to challenge cost ordinance provisions adopted in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Jen
Toledo
Toledo Railways and Light Company
Peggy Marsh Marries Albert L. Johnson in Greenwich
New York report confirms English actress Peggy Marsh wed Albert L. Johnson of a prominent New York and Cleveland family in Greenwich Connecticut. Marsh, confined in a Saratorium after an appendectomy, plans legal action to claim part of the late Henry Field’s estate for her 4 year old son Henry Anthony Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peggy Marsh
Albert L. Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Greenwich
Conn
Albert Meade
eHnry Field
Chicago
Henry Anthony Marsh
Tom L. Johnson
Albert L. Johnsen
Henry Field
Marshall Field
London
Superior Court
Cook County
Marshall Feildwill
Field
Louisa Seddon Dies at Home in Elyria
Elyria resident Louisa Seddon aged in her 80s passed away at 115 Rush Street last night. She was mother of William Seddon of Floral Court. Funeral services set for Saturday at Wilkins-Hurst parlors at 2 pm with burial at Elmwood Cemetery Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Louisa Seddon
Cit
Rush Street
William Seddon
Floral Court
Wilkins-Hurst
Elmwood Cemetery
Loraia
County, Cuyahoga officials meet on Avon road plan
In a joint afternoon session at Avon township, County Commissioners and Cuyahoga County officials discussed improving a road along the intercounty line. The meeting focused on shared responsibility and funding needs for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlyria
Cuyahoga County
Avon Township
Toledo Slayers Must Face Trial
Toledo reports Edward Foley aged 20 and Royca Richardson were indicted by a county grand jury for first degree murder in the Monday killing of two railroad detectives during a $9000 holdup. Foley confessed and implicated Richardson. Police say two other members, Frank Seward alias Stewart and John McGuire alias Burke, are identified as part of the killing party and are at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Edward Foley
Royca Richardson
Foley
Richardson
Frank Seward
Stewart
John McGuire
Burke
Improvements Nearing Completion for Elyria Water Works
Elyria officials review progress on the water works upgrade led by Morris Knowles Inc. J M Rice and the local representative outline steps to finalize the 36 inch main, disinfect and test water, and install cross connections without interrupting service. Plans call for securing funds to construct the pumping station and filtration plant with the plant operating under municipal ownership this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Board of Control
J. M. Rice
Morris Knowles, Inc
Elyriang
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Kansas City
Page
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Hurt
Black Bear
TAX Committee
Cincinnatian
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Berwick
Herain
BerWick Council
Jack Dempsey
George Carpentie
Tex Rickard
William A. B
Charles B Cochran
Canadas
Harlan, KY
H. C. Winnes
Indiana
Hoagcor
Weterlaurian
Chamber
D. Ando
Weinstein
Elyria Hotels
Perrounent
Fall
Grand Jury
Todmy
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