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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
1
An editorial argues universal woman suffrage is imminent or near, citing state constitutions and early enfranchisement in several states. It defends opposition to suffrage fears as unfounded and stresses education as a path to better governance and society.
A central executive committee decree dated May 11 proclaims martial law in central and northern Russia provinces. Provincial committees gain full power to protect railways, military supplies, depots, and to control communications. A 24 hour work day is ordered in admin offices and efforts to boost war material output are urged. Remnants of a division attempting to cross the Dnieper were killed or captured.
Society editor Mrs. J. M. Clark describes a guest flight with Captain J. O. Webster of General Air Service Co. in Elyria at Pasadena Park. She details awe at the man-made bird aircraft, the gear provided, and the uplifting experience of a cloudward trip guided by Webster.
Authorities say a string of burglaries may be solved with recent arrests. John Jackson, former Elyria saloonist, bound over to grand jury on charges of burglary and receiving stolen property with bonds of 2500 each. Lottie Babcock, housekeeper in Grafton, charged with receiving stolen property on 2500 bond. Police identify two more suspects and trace Silk and dress goods to the Aschenbach store burglary in Amherst May 18.
Franklin D Oll er national commander of the American Legion states in a letter to Thomas Goldingay adjutant of New Jersey that the organization should avoid taking sides in strikes and disputes between employers and employees. The policy, set for review by the national executive committee in Washington next Tuesday, emphasizes a hands off approach while recognizing individuals may act of their own accord.
George Kokas employed at the Columbia Steel Co suffered severe burns yesterday afternoon while at work. He was hospitalized, able to rise this morning but unable to work for a few days.
Mrs. George Studeney of West View was brought to Memorial hospital after an accident near her home. She sustained a crushed chest and remains unconscious. a photo of the injury was taken this morning.
The city received bids for laying water mains between Penfield and the pumping station. Officials deemed bids high and expect further reductions by close calculation. Three firms submitted bids totaling $98,000 to $186,000 for the work with segments of excavation, hauling, and laying.
Elyria plans a census style church outreach tomorrow with visitors calling on residents. The effort aims to gauge church affiliation and preferences without fundraising or listing names for future subscriptions, and hopes to spark yearly general visitation across twenty districts led by district captains and a team of assistants.
A man filed for divorce from Matilda Clapper claiming gross neglect and that she consorted with other men at his home during his absence. He alleges she has since moved to the same boarding house as the co respondent. The piece also notes traffic improvements affecting Youngstown area steel mills with furnaces and mills opening at Sharon Steel Hoop Company and Trumbull Steel Co, and mentions Republic Iron and Steel cooling blast furnace loss amid heavy freight traffic and strikes.
Constantinople May 15 The Turkish sultan is rumored to resign his throne in protest against the severity of the peace treaty offered to Turkey by the allied powers. The report has currency in several quarters.
The May census shows Hamtramck Michigan up 45 006 to 1266 percent, Highland Park Michigan rising 1031 percent, and Wayne County townships with large gains. Other towns like Richmond Kentucky Kalispell Montana Ecorse and Wyandotte Michigan exhibit smaller increases or decreases amid scattered shifts.
Associated Press reports two Princeton edifices Dickinson Hall and Marquand Chapel were destroyed by fire last night. Loss is estimated at 200 dollars. A separate note from Richmond, Virginia notes the transfer of the business and good will of the Richmond Virginian turning paper to the Evans Journal, with suspension of publication and a high operating cost and paper shortage cited as causes.
New York May 15 Jules W Arnstein known as the mastermind of a $5 million bond theft plot surrendered in the district attorney's office with his wife Fannie Bryce Autises. He told reporters he had been in Pittsburgh all along as police sought him.
William Smith, a negro, was shot twice before capture by police on a murder charge. He was rushed past a crowd of lynchers in Youngstown and brought to the jail as supporters clashed outside. Smith allegedly killed John Constantino, village policeman, and wounded Morriss Hyman, a storekeeper, last Sunday night. a $500 reward had been offered for his capture near East Youngstown.
Dined by Governor Columbus on May 15 veterans of the Rainbow division, here for the first annual Ohio members reunion, spent last night in comfortable beds at the governor’s mansion, contrasting wartime trenches in France.
Berlin reports an unknown man tossed a hand grenade at a meeting in Enslingen near Stuttgart supporting Erzberger for reichstag saw scattered injuries. Other dispatches note German communists planning insurrection with feared massacres and Mecklenburg proposals. Spa conference delayed to June 21 with France seeking priority indemnity terms.
Weather predictions forecast a mixed week starting Monday with occasional showers in California Valley and Tennessee early on, then drying. Great Lakes region expected to see occasional rain first half and generally fair skies thereafter with near normal temperatures.
Admissions today include Steve Succash of 225 West River Street George Copas East Bridge Street Mrs BR McLaughlin £ 09 12 East Fourth Street Mrs Joan Studnery of West View Those discharged include Mrs Wayne Black and baby of 237 Gates Avenue Charles W Tarr of 325 Seventh Street A S Welcher Wellington Mrs W D Taylor and baby Ontario Canada R Pallas 218 Bath Street and Rosie Hazok from Oberlin Children's Home discharged from Gates hospital
Miss Alvina Blaha, 29, of KR D 4, was rushed to Memorial hospital yesterday in critical condition and died that night. Funeral services will be announced later.
National Tube Co. not delivering slag due to railroad strike postpones county road work and resurfacing. Trucks can fetch slag from S& but not for long hauls. New unloading machine sits idle on tracks near coal rocks. Grafton and North Eaton roads awaiting work until embargo ends.
Retail sugar prices fell in Toledo after the arrest of grocer M F E Holmes on a charge of selling above the two cent per pound limit set by Attorney General Palmer. Justice Department agents pursue the probe.
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