Lodge Delivers Fiery Keynote at Republican Con vention
At Chicago June 8 the Republican National Convention opened with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge as temporary chairman delivering a fiery keynote denouncing Wilson and his allies. Lodge asserted the dynasty must be driven from power and the League of Nations rejected, pledging to defend Republican principles and the country. Bryan listened from the press stand as delegates and women delegates gathered amid ceremonies and music.
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Removal of Park Railing Marks a Forward Epoch
Old Dobbin is slated for a new era as the park commission begins removing the east park railing. The article traces the fence from wooden posts in the 1870s to the iron rail set about twenty years ago, used by farmers for hitching horses. The shift away from horses reflects broader changes as automobiles replace horse traffic.
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Elyria
Gas Franchise Tabled as Council Hears Rate Request
The city council discussed the gas companys request for a rate increase. The ordinance was taken from the table and read for first approval with potential changes to come. The company urged approval, citing other municipalities and threatening action by the utilities commission if denied. Alfred O Donnell spoke in favor while Councilman Andress supported a 50 cent minimum rate for 2000 feet, a proposal broadly favored. The matter was set for the next meeting for second reading.
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Askids
Poole Utilities Commission
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Nstead
Lorain Car Wreck Kills One Injures Two From Cleveland
R Doty advertising manager of White Sewing Machine Co was killed Richard Turner suffered a broken leg and Ed Preusser badly bruised when their automobile overturned last night at Oak Point All resided in Cleveland Turner and Preusser were taken to Lorain hospital Doty s body sent to his home The party had visited Cedar Point and were en route home when the accident occurred.
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Heavyweight Champion Dempsey Faces Draft Evading Trial
San Francisco June 8 Trial of heavyweight champion William Harrison Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns for conspiring to evade the draft was to begin in U S district court. Indictment alleges Dempsey falsely claimed his dependents to obtain deferred classification. Mrs Maxine Dempsey, his divorced wife, prompted the grand jury appearance and may be a prosecution witness.
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City budget passes for 1921 tax raise plan
The mayor presented the 1921 tax budget to the city council and an ordinance approved the proposed allocations totaling 346 948 dollars. Generals fund 326 268 dollars. Safety fund 17 850. Service Fund 94 968. Health 10 000. Hospital 8 000. Park 5 400. Police pension 1 000. Fire pension 41 060. Sinking fund 82 000. The final tax levy may vary from the requested total.
Better Babies Week Campaign In Elyria Outline
Elyria pursues a 100 percent babies goal with contests and lectures this week. A 9 80 a m Wednesday start at the Y M C A features infants three years and under judged by Drs Smith Anderson Lawrence and Hersld with helpers weighing and filing cards. A photographer will record fit babies as merchants loan exhibit room items. A 3 p m program at Chamber of Commerce includes Western Heights children and a lecture on Infant Feeding by Dr Hall followed by a milk modification demonstration by Miss Waite. Merchants and public-spirited men are invited to attend.
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Ashbolt Claims Obregon Will Ease U S Mexico Ties
Lorain writer William Earl Ashbolt told the Rotary Club that all trouble between the United States and Mexico would end if Obregon leads the Mexican government. He said past tensions arose from enmity toward the U S and shared experiences of being held by Mexican bandits last winter.
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Employ Auditor To Inspect Figures
The council passed an ordinance to employ William Rober to audit the Lorain County Electric Co. He is a city resident, not connected with the firm, and will report findings to the council before considering a proposed raise for Yates.
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Elyria High to Graduate Largest Class in History
Elyria High School will graduate sixty girls and forty boys this week. The commencement exercises occur tomorrow night. Names submitted for board sanction include returning World War I veterans and a long list of the graduating class of 1920.
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Alfred L. Brouse
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Archie Carter
Thelma Irene Chass
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William H. Conrad
Ruth Marion Conry
Wildabn, Crayford
Clyde BE. Crowell
Dorothy Blanché Dairy PLC
City Officials Attend Hearing on Elyria Telephone Rate Rise
The Elyria City Council passed a resolution authorizing the city solicitor and mayor to represent the city at a Public Utilities Commission hearing on proposed rate increases by the Elyria Telephone Co. Councilman Halpin objected to the mayor's presence, voting against the move. The council said the mayor's presence would back the solicitor and show city interest. In Pittsburg district, masked raiders looted Hayes National Bank near Hayes Pa, escaping toward Pittsburgh after threatening the cashier.
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Pittsburg
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Unique Republican convention begins without clear winner
Chicago June 8 The Republican National Convention opens with no candidate holding a definite path to nomination. The party faces a record ballot count, a leaderless field, and a complex push from various favorite sons as delegates drift through a dynamic, undecided first day.
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