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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
8
A Nebraska writer argues the Republican convention will hinge on personalities and policy principles rather than a clear platform. He urges voters to judge candidates by stated programs, with questions on suffrage prohibition and government policy guiding their choices.
The Moose Lodge plans a Wednesday visit by James A Davis founder and director general and former Congressman John J Lentz governor of Moose Heart. A reception committee will greet them with Mayor Jones and Hon William G Sharp as guests at a booster meeting in Moose hall.
An animal trainer and workers tried to move two eight year old bears from the fairgrounds to a Cascade Park pen. The brown bear fought ferociously, tearing at a cage and wrestling free from a lasso. Spectators fled while laborers struggled to recapture. the plan awaits a professional trainer's arrival.
The report from Columbus on May 8 states sugar price control in Ohio is handed to John Pfeiffer, price commissioner, by the Department of Justice. A letter from Howard Figg urges cautious revision of wholesale and retail profit margins, with guidance to act only after thorough study of conditions. Assistant DA Thomas Morrow arrived to advise Franklin County fair price commissioners on their authority to enforce prices.
Captain John O Webster, famed explorer, arrives for a four day stay to present air show feats for the Eastern States Park Co. He will perform from the Pasadena Street field starting Sunday and Monday, after recent praise in Fremont. Performances include nose dive head spin maple leaf loop and other figures as crowds are invited to witness.
Joseph Hill, 45, of 130 Quincy Street, died at Memorial Hospital after a yearlong illness and a recent Cleveland operation. He leaves a wife and eight children. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Salvation Army parlor, with burial at Ridgselawn.
Fire caused by an accumulation of grease at the Mandarin restaurant. The blaze appeared around 7:15 p.m. last evening and was extinguished by the fire department without disturbing diners in the dining room. The fire was small.
Ralph Terrell 25 a stationery engineer Ridgeville and Cora Bowman 29 Elyria. Joseph Kroneergie 86 laborer Lorain and Rosie Sezina. Hollis Baker meat dealer Akron and Ada Bueche 277 Lorain.
Polish and Ukrainian troops report capturing Kiev after a night operation near the Dnieper. Bolshevik defenses held the outskirts as counterattacks and withdrawals unfolded, with reports of marines and Chinese troops aiding the defense and ongoing doubt about Kiev's control.
Washington May 8 The Railway Labor Board heard W Jett Lauck argue a living wage of 2500 a year for a five person American family. He cited Budgets and Meeker figures and blamed profiteering for high living costs, urging immediate action on a living wage standard.
Washington May Se Weathers predicts a week starting Monday with generally fair conditions in the Ohio valley and Tennessee with possible local showers midweek. Great Lakes region shows chances of showers midweek but otherwise fair with temperatures near or slightly above normal.
Henry T. Hunt former Cincinnati mayor and railroad board member is sued for divorce by Mrs. Thomas Haydock Hunt. The action filed in Cincinnati on May 8 names Hunt as defendant and notes his longtime public roles.
David Femly aged 87 died Friday at his son J. B. Femly’s house 694 Cleveland street The death occurred Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the residence at 594 Cleveland street The report notes the city address and the time of death by the family home indication
C Hi Halsey, a carpenter from LaGrange, reported a thief entered a new house on Bell avenue while he worked and stole tools. This is the third such burglary, with police suspecting a continuing theft business.
Suit filed in the supreme court to force Cincinnati officials to return to central standard time by repealing the daylight saving ordinance. Charles M Cleat and Edsar W Cleat are plaintiffs with Stuart R Bolin as counsel. The hearing is set for May 18. Missing Navy dirigible C-10 reported missing after leaving Chatham Massachusetts and landing at Far Rockaway.
Diary of General Woodward recounts the Turkish nationalist assault on Urfa after a siege of six weeks. French troops evacuated under a promise of safe conduct were ambushed. hundreds killed or taken prisoner by tribesmen as the garrison was overwhelmed. A white flag failed to save the survivors.
Miss Edith Metcalf daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Metcalf will speak at an open forum in the Machinists hall 322 Broad St tomorrow at 3 30 in Elyria. She recently returned from the Holy Land as a Palestine commission member and will discuss Jerusalem and Red Cross work before leaving for Albania on the 21st with her parents to Paris.
Leedle and Shafer opened their new cigar store on Broad Street this morning. Bill and Jake were on hand greeting customers. The shop is neatly fitted and ready to serve their trade.
Sneak thieves pried off an iron bar guarding a rear window at the Saul store on West Broad Street last evening. They broke a window and gained entrance, taking about $7 from the till. No other items were disturbed.
Reports received in El Paso on May 8 claim revolutionary forces under General Carranza have captured larger areas including Mexico City and Veracruz. Telegrams from Chihuahua and Tamaulipas describe federals retreating as Carrancista allies grow, with leaders signaling possible U S asylum for General Salinas and ongoing shifts in allegiance.
Lake Shore Rubber Co plans a new factory at West River Street and Infirmary Road in the southwest city area. The project involves a $75 000 building permit and will produce rubber specialties for the local market.
Blanche Messenger of Oberlin files suit for divorce from Sara Messenger alleging cold treatment contempt and association with another Oberlin woman. She requests alimony in addition to divorce.
Mary Carolyn Davie reflects on Mothers' Day as proclaimed by President Wilson, tracing the origins with Miss Jarvis and the white carnation symbol. She urges honoring mothers and all who mother through the war and daily care, noting the date falls on the second Sunday in May and emphasizes universal appreciation.
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