House Burglar Steals Jewelry At Merihe Residence
Burglary at C. H. Merihe’s 410 West Avenue during Saturday night led to losses around 400 dollars. A screen was broken, clothing moved to the kitchen, papers scattered on the back porch, and 59 dollars, a diamond stick pin worth 125 dollars, gold chain glasses, and gold sleeve buttons with chipped diamonds were taken. The thief drank milk on the back porch, suggesting involvement in a related break at Willard Taylor’s Fourth Street home where a back window screen was also broken but no entrance gained.
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C. H. Merihe
West Avenue
Mintranca
Willard Taylor
Fourth Street
Six year old Chester Hunt falls thirty feet from home under construction
Chester Hunt six son of Mrs Elizabeth Hust 329 High street accepted a dare to climb a house under construction on Courtland street Sunday afternoon. He reached the peak, lost balance and fell over thirty feet landing on his left side. He was rushed to Memorial hospital where wrist and ankle fractures and general bruising and shock were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hunt
Elizabeth Hust
High Street
Henry Heinrich
Courtland’ Street
Memorial Hospital
Woman shoots husband then slashes throat in Wayton
John Connaughton, a paper hanger, was shot five times and his throat cut by his wife Mary in Wayton. Reports say she showed marks of fingerprints on her throat indicating a prior attack. She told police that after shooting him he still breathed, so she cut his throat and was found singing when officers arrived.
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Asociated Press
Wayton
John Connaughton
Mary
Auto Suspect Thieves Land in Cy Jail
Marshall William Miller and Edward Mays of Amherst held on auto theft charges after being arrested in Toledo with the Cromwell car. They appeared before Mayor E F Foster in Amherst, pleaded not guilty, and were bound over for grand jury investigation. One suspect broke from officers but was recaptured after a four block chase.
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Marshall William Miller
Edward Mays
Amherst
Bonna Lament
Robert Davison
Toledo
Marshall Miller
E. FE. Foster
Elimination of Crossings Stopped for Now in Elyria
The New York Central Railroad abandons plans for a new station, citing no government funds postwar. Instead they will upgrade the present station with a drinking fountain and new toilets. Elyria citizens and the Chamber of Commerce praise the improvement efforts.
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New York ‘Central Railroad
Elyria
Tra
New York Central
Building Code Discussion Tuesday Night
Elyria Chamber of Commerce announces a Civic Committee meeting with Builders' Trades Council in city hall Tuesday evening to revise the proposed Building Code presented two weeks ago. Other week night meetings are listed: Monday 7 00 p m American Legion, Wednesday 7 30 p m Farm Bureau Assn, Friday 7 30 p m Chau tauqua Meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
American Legion
Ithe Farm Bureau Ass'n
Chautauqua
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Builders’ Trades Council
War Babies to Arrive Shortly on Geo Washington
The presidential ship George Washington will return from France next week and host a nursery for war babies. About two hundred war brides are planned to sail on its next voyage, with the American Red Cross supplying baby food milk clothing and infant care items. A record 373 war brides and 16 war babies arrived in a week with transports Cap Finisterre and Henderson bringing several brides and husbands. Lieutenant C C Hopkins of Pittsburg leads a bachelor commanded casualty unit. asked about a seventeenth bride he said You can search me.
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New York
George Washington
France
Teamsport
G. A. Micker
American Red Cross
Cap Finisterre
Henderson
C. ¢. Hopkins
Pittsburg
Leutenant
Lorain County Road Fund Delayed by Funding Shortfall
Lorain County faces severe road funding shortfalls with only 30000 in the road fund and five townships at tax limits under the Smith law. The county cannot fund new roads and must rely on repairs as the state takes over key routes like Elyria Ridgeville and Lake Shore roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Board of County Commissioners
Oscar Dunn
Elyvia
Ridgeville
Lake Shore
Pera
West Shore
Lorain
Oaks Point
Hlyra
Carlisle
Columbia
Wellington
Eaton
Amhert
South Amherst
Avon
Stein Divorce Case Alleges Assaults and Injury
Grace Stein files for divorce from Michael Stein citing ungovernable temper and repeated assaults including a strike and a fall down stairs that left her with a back injury. She seeks alimony custody of their child and a court decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Stein
Michael Stein
Oberlin Professors Split Over Nation Pact
Oberlin College faculty are divided on the League of Nations issue. Professor Kemper Fullerton criticizes the covenant as an alliance that preserves the peace treaty and urges rejection of Article Ten. Professor W H Chapin, head of chemistry, supports the league and urges backing in every way.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
League of Nations
Pomerene
Washington
Kemper Fullerton
Graduate School of Theology
England
France
Italy
Japan
United States
W. H. Chapin
League
Reverend Grant Supports League at Union Services
Rev John Grant spoke at a city union outdoor service urging nations to unite for lasting peace. The open air gathering drew large crowds as ministers from Elstia churches led congregational singing and plans to continue services through the heated season were announced.
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Rev
John Grant
League
Stes
Elstia
Court House
Jobo Grant
Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity Dance at Ellis Hall
July 24 1918 dance at Ellis Hall hosted by Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity. Dance begins 3 30 pm tickets 1.25 per couple. Music by Phi Sigma Epsilon Jazz Orchestra six pieces. Wanted two cashiers and a middle aged man for ticket taker apply in person American Theatre July 14 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHI Sigma Epsilon Fraternity
Ance Ellis
Phi Sigma Epsilon Jazz Orchestra
American Theatre
Donahue Backed For Big Selection By Lorain Bar
A circulating petition among Lorain County Bar members is being signed to back Maurice I. Donahue of Columbus for the vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals created by Judge Warrington's resignation. Cincinnatians favor Simeon Johnson for the post, while Lorain and other Ohio bar groups push Donahue, arguing regional balance should be recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Maurice 11
Donahue
Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Warrington
United States Court of Appeals
Brownhelm Man May Be Cited for Contempt
Trelen Hess seeks arrest of Carl Hess for contempt over unpaid alimony and disposal of property tied to the court order. Also noted is a lost lock and key for a Cadillac car, with a reward offer and a return contact through the American Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownhelm
Trelen Hess
Carl Hess
Elyria Yanks Meet Tonight At Chamber Auditorium
Adjutant George Robson of Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion calls all members and service men to attend a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium at 7 30 this evening. Important matters will be discussed followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Chadiber
George Robson
Elyria Post No. 12
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Injured Yanks to Receive War Department Meritorious Service Letters
Washington announces plans to send special meritorious service letters to all service members injured in action. About twenty Elyria youths will receive them, many life crippling. Letters praise valor and include condolence notes to relatives of those who died in action. Navy and merchant marine crews also eligible. nationwide reach planned for all overseas and domestic personnel.
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Washington
War Department
Elyria
Deva‘don
United States
Navy
Merchant Marine
Army
Italian Feud Ends Fatally in Cleveland Market District
Samuel Amato an Italian express driver was shot dead this morning in the market house district authorities say the slaying stems from a Mafia feud the assailant fled the scene authorities reported no arrests at this time
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Asociated Press
Cleveland
Samuel Amato
Italian Express
Market House
Thirteen Thirteen: Odd Tale From Camp Sherman Crew
Joseph M. Newman of Fladlay recalls demobilization at Camp Sherman Chillicothe July 14. He describes a run of thirteen and unlucky thirteen motif across trains ships Brest Brest time and thirteen months back, noting only one death among thirteen leaving units.
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Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Joseph M. Newman
Fladlay
Newman
Michael D. Newman
Cleveland
Camp Mills
Hoboken
Leviathas
Brest St
Brest
France
Elyria Mecca for Autoists on Ideal Touring Sabbath
Sunday brought ideal touring weather as thousands of autos filled Cascade Park and the town for pleasure trips. Forecast calls for varied week with rain and cooler temps. Dr Frank A Lawrence returns to medical practice at 503 Lodi Street with phone 37564. Notices recruit home owners for house painting on easy payments by O Donnell.
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Cascade Park
Frank A. Lawrence
Medical Corps
Lodi Street
Will contest over Lorain flower shop heiress estate opens
Mary Moehle filed suit in Lorain County Court alleging Stella Hageman s will was invalid. Heirs under the will named Margaret Offen ders et al face a dispute over the estate valued at 2800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hageman
Lorain
Mary Moehle
Margaret Offenders
Iste
Allied Troops Parade in Gay Paree on Bastille Day
Paris July 14 Allied troops marched through the Champs-Élysées arc de Triomphe led by General Foch and Marshal Joffre with General Pershing among the crowd. One thousand wounded soldiers carried a wreath to the arch as a large welcoming procession drew joyous cheers from the vast audience and forty American organizations displayed disciplined marching.
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Foch
Pershing
Bastille Day Observed in Elyria With French Spirit
Elyria observes Bastille Day in memory of France's independence as citizens join in the celebration. The French flag flew from the city pole all day and locals recall the 1998 commemoration as a lasting reminder of liberty.
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France
Elyria
Elytia
Prange
City merchant predicts furniture price surge
Harry H W Smith of the Harry H Smith Co reports a large Grand Rapids furniture market volume with widespread sellouts and six month backorders. Prices for materials and labor rise, unrest looms, and a general wage increase is predicted. He urges buyers to purchase now to beat expected price hikes and improve working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry HW. Smith
Harry H. Smith Co
Grand Rapids
Mr. Smith
Rol Faulhaber Promoted to Superintendent at Troxel Manufacturing
Friends of Rolidnd Eddie Faulhaber learned Monday he has been promoted from assistant superintendent to full superintendent of the Troxel Manufacturing Company with immediate effect. He will resign his training stable of fighters to devote full time to duties. Faulhaber is developing promising local battlers and his physical culture school is well attended. He was once county lightweight champion and among the state’s best bets at his weight.
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Rolidnd
Eddie
Faul[haber
Troxel Manufacturing
Faulhaber
Paulhaber
Amherst Doctor Awarded for Extraordinary Heroism
Amherst July 14 Dr H W Powers received the Distinguished Service Cross from General Pershing on behalf of his son Dr Ralph Powers awarded June 3 1919 for extraordinary heroism. Dr Powers was killed in an uprising at Parenga near Archangel Prussia January 23 1918.
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Amherst
H.W. Powers
John J. Pershing
Ralph ©. Powers
Dis
Dr. Powers
Parenga
Archangel
Prussia
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U. S
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Geo. Washington
Underwood & Underwood
Begaude
Fullerton
Qdonnells
Judge Donahue
Chronicle-Telegram
Gen. Pershing
Elyria Mecca
O'Donnell
Hodi & Leden
Topliff “Hotel
Robert Ruth
Ately
ROL Faulhaber
Ay Stackin
Robinson Cook
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