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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1920
Page
9
The Chronicle Telegram reports President Wilson appoints a commission to settle the hard coal miners wage dispute as national political activity heats up ahead of the Republican convention. Ogden Mills arrives to guide platform talks with resolutions committee oversight and public hearings on policy issues.
About two hundred sportsmen will take part in a large crow hunt organized by the Lorain County Island Game Club on June 23. Two teams led by captains Fred Schmitkens and Rod Bradley will compete, with farmers asked to aid in pest control. The club also schedules its first trap shoot of the year at Wingkles Farm, Cleveland, next Saturday afternoon.
Three men died and twelve injured when a fast eastbound freight crashed into a Barberton truck at a crossing on the Erie line. Victims were barge workers from Columbus Asphalt, all Barbertton residents, with several in critical condition. Prosecution found no criminal action against the truck driver or crossing gate keeper.
Kiwanian Elmer Bennett of Bennett Milling Co at Andwur spoke on Sunshine flour production from wheat to finish. He detailed cleaning, moisture, and milling steps, and noted Chiße winter wheat share. The mill outputs 160 tons daily with two million pounds finished daily. Freight tieups once required costly transport by boat from Chicago to Sandusky.
Washington reports the senate judiciary committee approved the house joint resolution repealing all war legislation except food control and the trading with the enemy act. President Wilson appointed a three member wage commission to settle the anthracite miners and operators dispute with a retroactive April 1 award. Members are William Thompson Neal J. Ferry and William L. Connell.
Columbia June 4 A Domaunion Pleas Judge Frank W Geiger of Springfield filed for the Republican nomination for chief justice of the supreme court. J P Walsh of Akron filed for the Republican nomination for United States senator. London June 4 Charlebelle owned by A P Cunliffe won the Oaks stake of 5000 sovereigns.
Akron police clerk Frank Boss says thieves have stolen about 193000 worth of automobiles in Akron since January 1 this year. About 169000 worth of stolen cars have been recovered by city police and detectives. Marriage licenses issued include Wm R Fullerton 21 and Elizabeth McCormick 22 in Tain and J McClosky 26 machinist.
The peace treaty with Hungary was signed at 4 25 this afternoon in the Grand Trianon Palace. It was the first treaty signed before the others at the peace conference. Premier Millerand of France and American ambassador Hugh C. Wallace were among early arrivals.
Kggeland June 4 The county grand jury found evidence in the shooting death of Harold C. Kagy automobile dealer on May 8 and returned a second degree murder indictment against John W. Joyce Joyce, named by Kagy as the shooter, is free on 25000 bail and to be arraigned next Thursday morning.
Four new bubonic plague cases were reported in Vera Cruz on June 4. Three victims were soldiers and one a laundress who died after hospital transfer. Officials burned docks and nearby structures to eliminate infection centers as U.S. aid with supplies was awaited from New Orleans.
Washington June 4 The senate campaign finance probe moves toward action on Senator Pomerene's proposal to extend hearings beyond the November election. The committee plans limited testimony from witnesses already summoned as hearings wind up before the conventions. Paris June 4 Gen Edouard de Castelnau and Gen Louis Lyautey expected to be named marshals of France by Premier Miller and President Deschanel on July 14.
Akron dispatch says Toth Gergeley and Troja Janos cancel their Hungary trip after a $6,000 theft at Gergeley home. Police report the money, $3,000 each, was hidden in a closet. investigation underway. Washington note says F L Polk resigns as undersecretary of state, Wilson accepts, Norman H. Davis linked to the post.
At a Better Business 3 Club meeting in Lorain county chamber W. Richmond, a county commissioner, said Lorain has 285 miles of improved roads with only 19 000 in construction funds and 88 000 for repairs. He warned that a mile and a quarter more funding is required and blamed overloading trucks for slow progress while noting the new license law limits cash. He promoted a Get Acquainted tour to improve city country ties and Harry H. Smith urged stores to close Wednesday afternoons year round, with Saturday evenings slated to follow.
Charles Cawrse aged 90 died yesterday at his home due to infirmity of age. He formerly lived in West Park and has resided here nine years. Survived by children Edward J and Leonard in Cleveland, Mary Elizabeth and George H in Blytia, Arthur in Clarksfield, Elias D in Cambria Wyoming. Funeral Sunday 1:30 p.m. at his home conducted by Rev W B Winters. Burial at West Park.
Norristown authorities report arrests in a kidnapping case involving 13 month old Blakeley Couth. A woman associated with the Coughlin household and the child’s father are both detained on suspicion. Police pursue clues as 7500 dollars in rewards attract volunteers and calls for the baby’s safe return.
Wealthy draft evader Bergdoll, who fled from army custody in Philadelphia on May 21, is reported to be attempting to reach the Mexican border. The case follows his defection from two non-commissioned officers at his home.
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