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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
1
Warsaw reports American relief workers have fled near battle lines as Bolshevik and Polish forces clash. Despite displacement, relief efforts continue feeding about 1.1 million daily with supplies valued at 5,000,000. Bolshevik advances threaten 200,000 children aided by Americans.
Patrolman Frank Cole of Lorain reports Henry Ford has a kick in his machinery. Cole was cranking when the engine backfired and his right arm snapped above the wrist. Farmers Co operative Elevator organized at LaGrange plans incorporation with $40,000 capitalization in a meeting set for Friday or Saturday.
Rome reports an American admiral controlled the coast outside Spalato Dalmatia ending a clash between Yugoslavists and Italians. Italian officers were wounded and a mechanic killed as Serb troops reportedly fired on rescue boats and crowds. Admiral Resio demanded reparation. three Italian destroyers arrived.
The city has allocated 1000 for band concerts but no contract is signed. The Elyria Boys band is the only active group, urged by citizens to start concerts soon. Arm injury report: Freeman, Oberlin member, recovering from a crushed arm at Elyria Enamel Products Co after being caught between a tank and a heavy iron piece.
Quarreling over rightful entitlement to window shades in a recently sold home leads to assault and battery charges in two local justice of the peace courts. Flora Stkilo accuses John Gooey. Gooey counters with a charge against Flora Stkilo.双方 blamed injuries and a hospital visit. cases adjourned to next Monday.
The Lorain Democratic Executive and Central committees appoint a slate interview panel for county offices. Names remain confidential until interview and consent. then a circular ballot instruction will go to all county Democrats for the August 10 primaries. Att. H M Redington says a strong ticket is in mind with possible election. A reunion at Century Park near the primaries will feature talks by Rep. Martin L Davey and Judge Rockwell. Committees endorse Davey for renomination and invite other Democrats to enter the race.
Tofiel Bridge, 14, of 208 Waren j avenue, was locked in the public library after becoming engrossed in a book. Police and firemen freed him from the second floor around 6 30 PM, with a ladder rescue and crowd gathering outside.
Fifty prizes from safety pins to an electric washer will be awarded at the first annual Young Men's Business Club picnic in Vermilion. Activities include autos to Vermilion, 2 pm athletic events, a baseball game, swimming, dancing, and a basket luncheon.
Police on patrol last night found the Berkine bar ber shop on Millet and the Ben Francis store on East Broad Street unlocked. They note it’s common for merchants to leave doors unsecured at closing, with near daily instances observed.
Bolivian revolutionaries seize La Paz, overthrow President Jose Gutierrez Guerra and cabinet, Bautista Savedra takes power with army support and appoints Jose Carrasco as chancellor, signaling a shift away from pro-Chilean policy and aligning with Peru.
Paducah Kentucky July 13 seven men were killed instantly by a dynamite explosion at the rock quarries of the Katterson construction company at Cedar Bluff Kentucky eight miles above Paducah shortly before noon today.
Seven inmates charged with serious crimes escaped from Buncombe county jail in Asheville by sawing from cells and sliding down tied blankets from a third floor window. Among them was Jarry Dalton, convicted last fall of double murder and sentenced to electrocution.
Frank Trumbull president of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad died at his Santa Barbara home last night of heart trouble. He was 62 years old.
The article notes Jose Gutierrez Guerra's May 7 1917 election as president of Bolivia and a March 15 1921 government overthrow. It cites Bautista Lavera as former minister of public instruction, appointed August 13 1909, and discusses Bolivia’s push for a sea port with Peru charging Chile aided Bolivian efforts at Peru’s expense. It covers Tacna Arica claims, Chile’s 1879 83 war losses, and Peru Chile Bolivian dispute over port rights and treaty obligations.
The directors of the Business Men's Club will meet at Machinists' Hall with the Lorain County Fair Price Commission to interpret the commission’s rulings and govern themselves accordingly.
Washington July 13 Justice Bailey in the district supreme court dismissed injunctions by Charles Fairchilds of New York president of the American constitutional league to stop ratification of the suffrage amendment and to test the equal suffrage law. The court held no authority to inquire into state legislature action or to rule on amendment validity. Fairchilds planned an appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
Police secured a delay in presenting two grand jury indictments against Carl Wanderer to allow motive inquiry for the shooting of his wife and the hired robber. Indictments will be reviewed by Judge Crowe later this week as investigators seek a new female witness and identify the hired assailant. The mental test suggests Wanderer is sane, though motive remains unclear, with letters revealing numerous female friendships and a possible path to insanity.
Four automobiles were involved in a general collision at the corner of West River and Third streets last evening. Mrs. Swetzer of Lorain drove south and was crowded toward the curb by a vehicle driven by Pinkey Taylor. The Swetzer car then struck a Ford and an Overland, causing damage but no injuries to occupants.
Joe Olah of 332 West Riverst pleaded not guilty to a disorderly conduct charge in police court this morning. The trial was set for next Monday. Olah is charged with calling Mrs. John Popp offensive names.
Chicago July 13 labor party and committee of 48 push toward fusion after meetings and appeals for unity. resolutions favor cooperative state movement election law reforms for migratory workers and peons relief for postal staff while debates over bank nationalization and Plumb plan stall a final agreement.
There will be no annual community picnic in Elyria this year. An effort to revive the event last year was dropped, and most Elyria residents plan to hold picnics individually.
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