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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
3
The Democratic platform committee in San Francisco pushes toward a draft addressing league of nations and prohibition. Major issues remain unsettled though progress on minor planks and reparations is noted as sub committee members work late into the night.
The General Phonograph Company cuts output by two thirds and lays off 400 to 500 of about 950 employees. Many workers are transients or unmarred. plants near Elyria close for a multi day Fourth of July break and temporary suspensions continue through early next week. The Troxel Manufacturing Co also shuts down until at least Tuesday, and American Lace Co remains closed for repairs and overhauls until July 6.
Mayor A R Jones reports a telegram from the Interstate Commerce Commission saying the open car embargo will not be lifted until national coal needs are met. The embargo halts land shipments and delays Hast Avenue paving and street improvements indefinitely.
A dispatch from Columbus reports that Attorney Frank A Stetson has been elected vice president of the Republican State Committee now in session in Columbus.
City residents claim inequitable gas distribution and pressure from the Gas Company. They warn of severe winter suffering for residents and urge council to compel fair supply or raise rates to force equal treatment.
Police could not determine the origin of a mysterious hole in the Third Street pavement near the Methodist church. Officer Johnson warned it endangered vehicles and ordered a danger sign. Officer Sweet later reported no hole could be found after a thorough search.
Officer C. B Sayle on Bath Street spotted a man peeping into a home window on the west beat. A chase followed but the window peeper escaped.
Elyria faces a coal shortage threatening to halt the Elyria water works pumping plant. Mayor Asaph Jones and officials report no planned shutdown, with emergency coal deliveries from National Tube Co and Lorain County Electric Co easing immediate pressure. The tube company, led by an Elyrian, consumes about 200 cars daily and is expected to aid during emergencies.
The two story Frank Boylan cottage at Lodi and Furnace Streets near Lorain was partially demolished by a wind storm. Rebuilding was completed but found to be on the wrong lot, requiring removal and reconstruction. Councilman John Haipin is cited as the contractor.
A Belgrade dispatch via Prava from Uskub Southern Serbia reports the Albanian city Aviona has fallen to Albanian insurgents. The Italian garrison of about 500 was said to be taken with the town.
David Crawford pool room proprietor Lorain suffered heat prostration while picking elderberry blossoms in Brownhelm on June 36. He is expected to recover.
The homes of Frank Hartman on 9th Street and Joe Duffey at Middle Avenue and Wooster Streets were burglarized while families were away. Jewelry and silverware were stolen in both break ins. Police have a description of a man seen near both sites and believe one suspect carried out the two crimes.
Police order the sale of newspapers by newsboys near the Andwur Hotel to stop on Saturday nights due to noise and disturbance reported by manager W. P. Mussey. The ruling allows paper carriers in the area but restricts night sales near the hotel.
Elyria water works pumping station broke all pumping records Monday as Engineer Albert Mueller reported. The total water used reached 3 700 000 cubic gallons due to heat, garden and lawn sprinkling, and washday, with Mondays showing the highest consumption.
Secretary of State Harvey G. Smith heard protests challenging the candidacy of Harry Clay Smith of Cleveland and Harold C. Smith of Elyria. Protests claim the similar names could confuse voters as both seek renomination in the August 10 primary.
Congressman Martin L. Davey spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon arguing for his Sedition Bill amid concerns over the Red Menace. He cited postwar service to constituents and urged defense against radicals while noting immigrant roots and personal rise. Rotary leaders welcomed a copy of the bill to aid similar efforts and plans for future convention reports were noted.
Elyria police and Sheriff Backus pursue a Greek suspect described as shirt sleeve in a fatal afternoon shooting on 28th street. Paul Joseph of South Lorain was killed after being shot twice, once in the stomach and once in the arm. A posse searches woods nearby as authorities warn residents.
A seventeen year old West Bridge Street youth was ordered to appear before Mayor Jones to explain his shooting of fire crackers in the city. Mayor Jones cites an ordinance banning firecracker use before and on Independence Day. Sheriff Backus warned rural store proprietors against selling to under fourteen, a law also in effect.
The suit naming Sheriff Backus among others was settled with the sheriff dropped from the action. The case against remaining litigants was finally adjusted. Also: funeral notice for Mrs Salina Renouard at her home on Bath Street.
Funeral services for the late Henry J. Eady are to be held Friday at 2 PM at St Andrew's Episcopal Church with Rev. E. B. Redhead officiating. Also reported a bicycle theft by Phillip Biggs of Wooster Court.
San Francisco June 30 candidates for presidential honors were placed in nomination at the Democratic National Convention. Speakers outlined each contender while committeemen draft a platform behind closed doors. balloting may not begin until late Thursday or Friday.
Deputy sheriffs and Lora officers chased a lead about a speakeasy and whiskey transport to Vari Point. They found lights on the lake and cars near, searched them, but retrieved no liquor and found fishermen at the shore.
The Erie court jury ruled justified the killing of Alfred Rubins by Julian K Schade at the Schade home in Sandusky. Rubins and two companions allegedly attempted to burglarize a garage where Schade found them last Monday.
Grangers at Ridgeville and Eaton rally against removing the hitching railing from the east side of the public square. Edgeville Grange supports action while Faton Grange considers study. A plan to build a fence west of two large trees near the courthouse aims to create a horse hitching station as the railing removal ends the city’s last hitching place.
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