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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
6
Elsie Janis brings A Regular Girl to Colonial Theatre for a performance tomorrow. While filming at Selznick studio she delivered a hushed, tearful moment with a blind soldier scene, then recovered, eliciting laughter and a quick close up.
Ora Carew a well known actress receives a covered bouquet after being chosen guest of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses festival as the National Picture "Blind Youth" opens a three day engagement at the American theatre. Carew noted for beauty and entertaining personality. her performance in Blind Youth is a highlight of the National success.
Dreamland theater presents Buck Jones in Forbidden Trails with the famed roping feats described as a new screen sensation. The article notes W Edgar Horne and other UK politicians witnessing rope work, praising Jones as a pioneering entertainer and referencing past career moments linked to the Peace Conference in Paris.
During the Isle of Conquest shoot at Colonial theatre a mystery about Nowg Talmadge’s aquatics emerges. She dives thirty feet with precision that astonishes director Edward Jose, prompting her to credit courage over fear learned from childhood near the sea. Connie recalls water immersion as a child and her instinctive paddling to safety after a fall overboard.
Akron, June 30. Three women prisoners escaped their cell at the county jail. Carrie Childy 24, Marie Hamilton 20, and Pearl White 22, all charged with petty thefts, jointly moved to freedom after sawing bars. The escape followed their cell over the jail office and a drop to ground level in front of the office windows.
Senator Harding of Ohio and Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts met in Washington for their first talks since the Chicago convention named them as the 1920 Republican ticket. Coolidge dined with Harding and accompanied him to the Capitol for initial discussions with Chairman Hays.
William T. Tilden of Philadelphia defeats Zenzo Schimidzu of Japan to capture the British singles championship in Wimbledon.
On April 7 William Desmond welcomed a daughter. Mrs. Desmond is Mary Maclvor and both mother and baby Mary Joanna are reported doing well.
This fragment mentions ABE MARTIN and Joe SPIT with a daughter described by two well defined eyebrows and two Teddies. It notes a married couple, Meadows and Violet Paty, and indicates someone will not be at home at one time, reflecting a domestic notice tone.
Delegates from 13,000 Congregational churches gather in Boston for the International Congregational Council's 20th century Pilgrim tercentenary. About 3,000 delegates attend as the four decade event opens with devotional services and talks on church unity and history.
Carlisle reporter notes the Tri-U club picnic at Avon Beach on Wednesday. Dee Yes works for Mr. Rowland. G. Broughton and daughter visit Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hamlin in Elyria. Mrs. Paul Hamlin visits relatives in Shiloh. Sam Jagusch of Cleveland calls in the area as Mr. Rowland builds a new born and remodels his house.
Avenue Rustan police captured the assassin of Essad Pasha, the Turkish statesman and Albanian Premier. The man resisted, ending up with swollen eyes and a battered appearance in the police photograph.
June 30 items from Ridgeville report Mrs Henry Loescher ill. Elwin Oakes of Cleveland visited Dr and Mrs Oakes. Mr and Mrs 8 G Shaw and son John of Elyria visited parents. Arthur Ford entertained a Michigan cousin. P L Morgan hosted sisters and a nephew from Cleveland. Mrs Conner and two daughters from Akron visiting.
Russell Gotherman, 22, was lodged in Highland county jail at Hillsboro after arrest for the murder of his father James Gotherman, 65. Authorities allege he confessed last December and stole 17,400 liberty bonds and 400 dollars.
Cedar Point hosted the Ohio Grain Dealers Association opening with a record turnout. Speakers included P. E. Goodrich president Charles Quinn secretary of the National Grain Dealers Association HE C Eckenberry former president and H L Loomann as discussions with farmers from across the state continued through the day.
Admissions include Robert B. Hawley of LeRoy, Mrs James Machis of Tenth street, Mrs Claire Haven of Gratton R D, Miss Gladys Berg of East Avenue. Discharged are Mrs Mary Smith and baby, and Gladys Berg of East River Street East Avenue.
In Augusta Georgia authorities report an express car robbery near the city early today. Bandits gagged and bound an express messenger and an armed guard, making off with 59725 dollars that constituted the payroll for marines at the Paria Island station.
Presiding Elder Rev W J Powell of Fordyce Arkansas district testifies that a parishioner recommended Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets. He credits the remedy with restoring strength and making him feel younger after severe weakness and nervous symptoms. Sold by druggists at 60 cents. stronger 90 cents.
The Turkish populace voices discontent with terms imposed by the peace treaty amid mass meetings in Constantinople and other cities. Weekend visits include Mrs. E Poffenbaugh and Marian of Toledo and Norman Shaw from Cleveland Heights with relatives.
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