Lorain man charged with defrauding auto insurer
Thomas Bass of 725 Washington avenue was jailed in Lorain on a charge of securing $2400 from The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co by false pretenses. A warrant, based on W. B. Heddington’s testimony after Evelyn Morris’s interview, alleges Bass swindled the insurer. Morris, linked to a Detroit theft warrant, was briefly detained, then released. authorities planned further action.
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Lorain
Thomas Bass
Washington Avenue
Bass
W. B. Heddington
Ohio Casualty Insurance Co
Heddington
Evelyn Morris
Theodore Walkers
Fares Trist
Detroit
Studebaker
Morris
Columbus
Mrs. Morris
Man arrested in fraud case in Lorain
Charles Patterson a salesman for A D Goodman Co Cleveland Wholesale Cigar Dealers was jailed in Lorain on fraud charges. He allegedly borrowed 420000 Camel cigarettes from George Canales and sold them in Marion with the proceeds. Patterson faces a preliminary hearing in municipal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Charles Patterson
A. D. Goodman Co
Cleveland
Lorain City
George Jennings
Patterson
George Canalos
Canales
Marion C. O. D
Goodman
Patterson Wille
Former Elyriano Health Commissioner Appointed in Wadsworth
Dr. Har old H. Biggs, formerly of Elyria, has been appointed Commissioner in Wadsworth Ohio. The Medina County health official transfer signals regional oversight shift as of January.
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Elyriano
Medina County
Elyria
Jan
Harold H. Biggs
Wadsworth
Ohio
Iva Cecil Seeks Divorce in Medina Desertion Case
Iva Cecil files suit in Elyria court seeking divorce from Charles Cecil on grounds of three years willful absence. She states the couple lived in Medina in 1915 when he deserted her.
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Elyria
T Iva Cecil
Charles Cecil
Medina
New Ohio Highway Contracts Under Scrutiny
Governor Davis and the legislative reorganization committee probe the December 31 highway contracts worth about 3 million dollars. Leon Herrick, named highway commissioner, will halt these agreements and seek new estimates upon taking office. The probe targets pavement of the National pike segment between Columbus and Springfield and North High Street improvements, with court action possible to challenge the Franklin County contract.
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Columbus
State Highway Department
Davis
Legislative Reorganization Committee
Leon
Herrick
Norwalk
Samuel Beal
Lorain County
Dykeman
A. R. Taylor
Taylor
Springield
North High Street
Franklin County
Columbus, Delaware and Marion Traction Company
Kinkead
State Senate
Legislative Committee
Highway Department
Martens Is Deported After Two-Year Effort
New York dated January 22 reports Ludwig A. Martens, long seeking U S recognition as ambassador for the Russian Soviet government, was deported to Gothenburg Sweden aboard the steamship Stockholm. The deportation followed a labor department order declaring him an undesirable siren as hundreds of Martens supporters and his 42 member retinue gathered at the docks to bid farewell.
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New York
Ludwig
A. K. Martens
U.S
Gothenburg
Sweden
Stockholm
Department of Labor
Martens
Canadian Money Disappears From Circulation in Northern States
Elyria January 22 Canadian currency is being withdrawn from circulation as Cleveland Sinks imposes a 20 percent discount on Canadian coin. Money from the border will retire until exchange rates normalize. Speculators flood the north with Dominion currency, prompting American banks to lay down $1,050 on every $10,000 exchanged.
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Elyria
Cleveland Sinks
Canada
Dominion
Lorain Mayor Grall to Seek 600000 Park Bonds
Lorain officials moved to issue bonds totaling 600000 to buy Darley Square Park and Emergency Fleet Corporation homes. Mayor Grall informed Council Clerk Geo Hoffman that a special meeting would be held Monday January 24 to consider the plan. Congressman Darvey supports the proposal and may aid in federal backing.
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Danley Park
Grall
Martin L. Davey
Davey
Washington
Geo. Hoffman
City of
Lorain
Ohio
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Hog Island Shipyard To Cease Operations Next Month
Hog Island in Philadelphia, once the world’s leading shipyard, will stop shipbuilding as the Emergency Fleet Corporation receives the yard next Thursday. The Aisne will be the last vessel tested before turnover to the U S Shipping Board. At its peak over 26,000 workers were employed and from February 12 1918 to date 122 vessels totaling 956 750 deadweight tons were completed.
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Philadelphia
Hog Island
Delaware Capes
Emergency Fleet Corporation
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
U.S. Shipping Board
Davis to attend Spanish War Vets Conclave in Lorain
Gov Davis will be honored guest at the Ohio Spanish War Veterans encampment in Lorain during the last week of June. Former Gen Cox and possibly President elect Harding are slated to attend. The June 28 start plans call for a large, patriotic gathering with 800 1898 veterans plus many visitors, aiming to be the biggest ever in Ohio.
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Gavernor
Harding
Cox
Lorain
Gov
Davis
Ohio
Gen
Cleveland
Hiwanis Club
Birt
Chamber of Commerce
Lorzin
Buckere
Spain
Thomas Cook Former Lorain Resident 15 Buried in Michigan
Funeral services were held in Toledo for Thomas Cook aged 15, a former Lorain resident who died yesterday morning. Burial took place in Hay City, Michigan. Cook lived in Lorain for over 25 years and ran a bakery. He leaves a wife and several relatives. he was a charter member and past president of the Lorain Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Lorain
Toledo
Thomas Cook
Hay City
Mich
Cook
Lorain Fraternal Order of Hagles
Late stock report notes losses in oils steels and shippings
New York Jan. 22 stocks fell 1 to 2 points on renewed selling led by oils, steels and shipping issues. General Asphalt and Sumatra tobacco weakened while late session rallies lifted several names. About 230000 shares traded as commodities closed firmer and bonds showed varied results with cotton and sugar futures easing.
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New York
Shorts
Sumatra Tobacco
Albany
Mexican Patroleum
Cleveland Market Reports Lead On Jan Twenty Second
Market notes from Cleveland list live fowls at 32 to 34 cents, round white potatoes 280 per 150 lb sack, Michigan round white 12.35 to 2.50, Delaware yellow sweet potatoes 1.65 to 1.75 per bushel. Cattle receipts 200, calves 200, sheep and lambs 660, hog receipts 2000 with steady prices. Calves 14 to 15 dollars top, 8 to 12 dollars midrange, lambs 10 to 10.5 dollars, sheep 4.5 to 5.5 dollars, hogs 10.25 to 8 dollars.
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Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Michigan
Delaware
Plans Survey Welfare Work Torgies
Final plans for a survey of charitable organizations in Lorain to assess prior and projected aid from the proposed Community Chest were laid by the Welfare Federation. A question blank will be sent to all local charities to record past two year expenditures and expected Chest funds for the coming year. The survey committee chaired by Rev. L C Grant includes Giorgi W Dudderar Lynn Bowman and two others. Return blanks to the Chamber of Commerce by February as the survey progresses toward Chest plans.
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Lorain
Welfare Federation
Chamber of Commerce
Lorain Chamber of Commerce
Community Chest
L. C. Grant
Giorgi W. Dudderar
Lynn Bowman
M. ¥. Walter
Harry Burrell
Lorain Girl Arrested in Cleveland Masquerading in Boy's Clothes
A Lorain report describes a Lorain girl, described as a negress, arrested in Cleveland for masquerading in boys’ clothes. The piece notes she was brought back by her parents promising not to wander again.
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Lorain
State Reformatory
Lancaster
John Cobb
Chronicle-Telegrmam
Wilcox
Elyria
Ytle Cian
Chronicle
Telegram
Central Station
Cleveland
Restaurant owner Mike Didi dies after two day illness
Lorain, Jan 22. Mike Didi 1760 E 28th St died at St Josephs hospital after a two day illness. He moved here eighteen months ago from Lackawanna and worked at National Tube Co. Survived by wife Frances and three children Elaine years Anna 4 Roge 13 mos. Funeral Monday at St Michaels Church 9:00 with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
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Lorain
Mike Didi
E. 28Th Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lackawanna
National Tube Co
Frances
Elaine
Anna
Roge
Retchland, Reidy
Scadian
St. Michaels Church
Calvary Cemetery
Canadian Money Value Drops in Lorain Ohio
Jan 22 Lorain Ohio reports Canadian money worth about 40 cents on US dollar with Canadian dimes at eight cents. Local bankers and traction companies warn conductors to reject Canadian coins amid exchange speculation. Also notes Yeomen card party at Pierce Hall with prizes to several winners and an after luncheon with musical program.
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Lorain
Ohio
Nottle
Uncle Sam
Yeomen
Brothers of
Amercan
Pierce Hall
W. J. McDonald
J. Fuhrman
Fred Stephen
Phillips
W. Boyd
Standes
New Smallpox Case Reported in Lorain
Lorain reports one new smallpox case at noon, Catherine Pellila, two, of 327 12th Street. In Warren, Mrs. Thomas Koehler faces trial for first degree murder over the death of her two children whose bodies were found in the ruins of their burned Hubbard-area home last month after a grand jury indictment.
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Lorain
Jan
City Health Board
Catherine Pellila
12Th St
Warren
Thomas Koehler
Fong
Hubbard
Trumbell County
Lorain Man Foils Thief In Overnight Break In
January 22 Lorain police were alerted when D Heggie awakened by a burglar alarm in his garage. A man estimated at 4 feet 8 inches wearing a cap and light overcoat carried an umbrella and fled toward Grovestreet after being blinded by garage lights. Police found no trace of the intruder despite Heggie’s early apprehension.
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Lorain
D. Heggie
East Thirty-first Street
Heggie
Grovestreet
Hegle
Funeral Services For Clayton Terrill Today
Funeral services for Clayton Terrill, who died early Wednesday at his daughter Mrs. C Adams home in East Shore, were held this afternoon at the Adams residence. The Rev L Grant of the First Congregational church officiated with burial in Ridgeville. Pallbearers included Attorney Rank Coleman G A Resek Kistry Shaw George Canales R T H Kinnel and H A Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Clayton Terrill
Mm. C. Adams
East Shore
Adama
Rev. L. Grant
First Congregational Church
Ridgeville
Rank Coleman
G. A. Resek
Kistry Shaw
George Canales
R. T H. Kinnel
H. A. Snyder
Demoted Chief A A King Might Seek Lorain Mayor
Former Chief of Police A A King may enter the Lorain mayoral race as a Republican nominee after friends declared plans to nominate him. King, contacted today, was noncommittal saying he could not prevent his friends actions and would not reply yet.
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Lorain
A. A. King
King
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