21 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
1
Rome reports troops occupying major railway stations and guarding lines with machine guns as rail workers strike. Martial law declared in principal cities to maintain order as Italy faces transportation disruption nationwide.
The Hyhla Young and Christian Association hosts an annual meeting in Gates room, Congregational church, Friday January 24 at six. Condensed reports on last year's work, membership drive, and plans for the year are announced. Migs Aytes Dougherty and Mildred, Doris Todd will speak on related clubs.
Funeral services set for Mary Benzin of Grafton after a long illness lasting about three months. She leaves a husband and two daughters Mrs Whiteneurk and Mrs Schillerman. The service is at 2 p.m. Friday at 220 Gales Avenue with Rev Grant officiating, Nasbit cemetery in Grafton.
The flu epidemic spreads through several army camps and appears among American troops in Germany as Surgeon General Ireland notes. Public health officials say civilian cases rise but remain below wartime epidemic levels, with mild illness and low death rates despite pneumonia-related fatalities.
Six thousand people in Chicago are ill with influenza as the city battles a lingering outbreak. Health officials say the epidemic is near its peak and the death rate remains low. The city reports 2 514 new cases and 36 deaths yesterday while urging 1500 more nurses be hired to handle the surge.
Mrs Lillian Kieighman was granted divorce from Julius Fleishman former Cincinnati mayor by Judge Hoffman in the Domestic Relations Court. He did not contest the suit and she received alimony of 25 000 yearly and the New London summer home. a private settlement with other relatives was not disclosed.
Rumor notes a local event claiming a complete liquid transmission engine that can be controlled by throttle only. Demonstrations were promised at Key's shop with a machine said to be near total perfection and capable of manning reverse and variable speeds.
H W Ingersoll, president of the Ohio State Dairymen Association, will preside at the annual meeting in Columbus January 18 and 24. He will deliver the president’s address January 28. Meetings accompany the Farmers Week program at Ohio State University January 4 to 9.
Rotary speaker William Ward highlighted the critical 12 to 20 year age group, urging focus on home church and school in shaping future men. He cited millions of boys in the country and warned of negative influences, stressing parental obligation and organized youth work in the church and community.
A brief news item reports a wife refusing emigration and pursuing divorce. The fragmented text mentions marital dispute, legal action, and a court or custody context with unspecified parties and locations.
Asnorted dispatches trace typhus like typhoid fever spreading in Ukraine with reports of about 600 persons affected in Kharkiv and other government regions. The alert notes epidemic form and sources vary in reliability.
Tokyo reports that Japan agrees to cooperate with the United States in supporting Czech and Slovak forces and that Japanese troops will be withdrawn from Siberia, following a decision by the Advisory Diplomatic Council at its meeting yesterday.
Pittsburg January 11 Joseph Lluer died in the wreck of the Pittsburg and Chicago Express near New Waterford Ohio yesterday. He was reportedly ordered to pay $2000 according to reports from Palestine where Coroner Van Fessen of Columbiana County investigates the wreck. Pennsylvania railroad officials said they heard of the loss and instructed on the ground to investigate. Lluer was an immigrant from Iberia en route to join his gang in Mort Warne Indiana.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police opens a post at Copper Mine river mouth in Manitoba as Powhatan with 71 passengers is towed toward Halifax by Western Comet. Accompanying ships include Northern Pacific, Leary, and Sharkey. Cedric stands by but weather halts transfer plans. The transport is not in danger.
Cleveland January 21 a series of explosions and a blaze destroyed a garage and ten autos owned by the Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co with losses around 76 000 Firemen and workers were endangered as flames spread to the gas tank of the machinesAuthorities report the incident followed the spreading fire to gas tanks in the vehicles Arrests in the campaign against radicals were reported in Seattle and Van Davenport as federal officers detained several suspects likely awaiting deportation.
Diplomatic advices report General Denikine has emerged from eclipse to form a new government in Novo Rossyk with his capital there. The populace reportedly supports the new regime as anti Bolshevik forces consolidate in the region.
Moos de Creme, daughter of the Netherlands envoy, joins Washington society circles with her parents in the capital. As a debutante, she attracts attention among the younger set and quickly becomes a popular figure in social events.
Alexandre Millerard becomes premier of France and takes on the post of foreign minister in the new government. He was recalled from the governorship of Alasco to accept the positions.
The second annual ball conducted by the Ban ton police last evening proved a big success with about four hundred couples on the floor. The hall was decorated with flags and Old Glory as Converse's nine piece orchestra played. Chief Stankard estimates a tidy sum added to the police pension fund thanks to fresh men, manufacturers and others who generously contributed.
A truck emptied the residence of Prank Boynton taking jewelry clothing and trinkets valued between two thousand dollars and four thousand dollars. The loot was moved away using a truck while the home was nearly stripped. The Boynton family are wintering in Wilmington Delaware.
A Wyandotte pallet deal sparked a fatal chain of events when the owner rejected a $100 bid. The incident unfolds amid cold conditions and rising tensions, with authorities reporting a homicide investigation linked to the dispute.
Preparations underway for the annual McKinley day banquet to be held Thursday evening January 2 in the city’s hall. The Central committee will host speakers including Attorney Jackson Stetson and Wool Wenner of Ashland, with delegates from county districts and Republicans from Elyria Oberlin Amherst and Brighton. Tickets likely one dollar and a half, available from committee members or Leamy’s book store. Further details to be announced in a few days.
Park Commissioner Wyford says Cascade Park offers lightning fast coasting for fans. A month from top to bottom the sport attracts great crowds to this exhilarating attraction and opportunity for enjoyment.
In Louisville a joint commission of the Methodist Episcopal churches approved a plan to unite the northern and southern branches under a new church name. If adopted by general conferences, the merger would heal a 75 year split over slavery affecting about 600,000 members.
A French steamer named Afrique sank in the Bay of Biscay with a cargo of 20 million francs in new 1000 franc notes. The money was intended for the treasuries of French West Africa and French Equatorial Africa. Reports cite Liberte and Sudouest confirming the loss and estimate the craft’s value at around 37,900,680 francs.
J J Cronin presides over the annual Businessmen’s meeting as the group discusses proposals and elects members. The reception includes remarks about cooperation and future priorities for commerce and industry.
Local records show Elyria women filing divorced petitions claiming alimony consent and support issues. One party alleges the husband refuses to work or provide financial support, prompting courtroom action and custody questions.
George Clemenceau former Prime Minister and War Minister handed over the ministry of war to Andrew Lefevre. Clemenceau immediately left the ministry after the transfer, signaling a new wartime leadership in Paris.
Cleveland jurors find John Platzky guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Patrolman Robert Shelton. Judge Phil Lips sentences Platzky to life imprisonment after the verdict and mercy recommendation.
In Philadelphia a blaze at the Robert Tarjo & Son furniture factory on South Street killed six men and injured eight, including a fireman. Fire spread quickly from the engine room as workers fled, several leaping from windows. Teams searched the ruins for other victims as investigators worked to determine the fire’s origin.
A morning blaze at the Western Automatic factory destroyed one building due to spontaneous combustion in oil soaked metal shavings. The plant had sprinklers but caused heavy damage as the company and fire department fought the fire, with pumps operating until the blaze was checked. Estimated loss nears £200.
The Elyrim Savings & Banking Co annual meeting praised a prosperous year and stronger finances. Directors elected include Andress, Cle, Clement, Crisp, Cushing, Hadawdy, Heldmyer, Hurpates, Hart, Wurst, Wy Ingersoll, Tafferd, Knechtgen, Lehman, Metcalf, Murbach, Markee, Rawson, Rice, Robinson, Shaw, Wilford, DDe nell, Merthe, and Mitek. Plans for a new building were discussed and will be carried out in a large, broad, best way when time comes. The Board of Health banquet is planned this evening at the restaurant Thuis.
Tax collection actions begin as internal revenue staff, including a Cleveland collector, start notifying property owners to pay last year’s income tax. The notice outlines quarterly payment options and standard deductions, with figures for single and married individuals and allowances for dependents.
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