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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
13
Reports describe a sensational escape attempt at the Ohio penitentiary where two inmates sawed jail bars and a car assisted from outside. Warden notes indicate several prisoners faced charges linked to the murder of railroad detective Heity in 1919 and varying parole statuses.
Dominick Dia a 25 a veteran of the ar was murdered late last a tragedy in Ma wenue Dinini shot in the back by an unknown assailant. BJ Morris of Youngs eed two then under arrest in jail early this as suspects. Son of a Sicilian born in this country he enlisted June 30 1918 and served in France.
The Associated Press reports May 20 that a Republican caucus in Congress backs five plan options for soldier relief but faces House Ways and Means Committee resistance. A Democratic committee and some Republicans seek to amend tax provisions, adding a stock dividend tax plan, while Fordney of Michigan aims to win floor preference. If approved, the bill could reach the Senate after recess amid uncertain odds.
A. R. Webber presided at a Kiwanis Club luncheon at Hotel Andwur. G. A. Bennett of Grafton was unable to attend due to work in Chicago. Webber spoke on early Elyria with engaging reminiscences and stories, delivering an impromptu but well received address.
A Lorain Fish and Game Club gathering featured stories of wolves chasing a Canadian guide and a near-death bear encounter. Members heard hunting experiences in Mexico and bandit captures, with remarks about General Obregon and friendly ties to the United States.
Mahoning county grand jury returns fourteen indictments charging Bruce Campbell secretary treasurer of Struthers Saving and Banking Co with embezzlement misapplication of bank funds and false reports. Indictments allege deposits including Youngstown city and steel company funds not credited to depositors and misappropriation of about six hundred nine thousand dollars. Campbell held on 75 900 bond as bank liquidates with reported assets of 1 960 000.
A freight car loaded with print paper from a Canadian company derailed at the Washington crossing, blocking two tracks for about two hours. An eastbound freight likely caused the buckle by the air brakes. A large crowd gathered to watch the clearing of the wreck as efforts to reroute the shipment continued.
City speakers accept invitations for Memorial day events in Wellington Penfield and Huntington. Mayor Jones will speak in Wellington and Lawrence Webber will address audiences in Penfield on Saturday May 29 and in Huntington on May 30.
Chicago May 20 Associated Press reports club owners of the American Association will meet in special session to decide action against players who deserted their clubs. Kansas City lost Pitcher Evans and Shortstop Fabrique who joined Oil City Pa of the Steel league, and Pitcher Johnson went to a team at Idatta Falls Idaho. President Hickey said they would be obliged to do something.
Thirty state police and deputy sheriffs patrolled Matewan West Virginia after a deadly pistol duel between Baldwin Felts detectives and townspeople. Ten dead and several wounded were tallied as authorities moved in to restore order.
L D Woodruff announces he will attend a debate at Mechanics Hall on Friday evening May 21 to discuss public service and railway management. He argues private monopoly harms public interests and urges readers to join in the discussion of fiscal policy and wartime burdens.
A track belonging to Superior Electric Co. collided with an automobile driven by Robert Wilson yesterday afternoon on Middle Avenue and Lifth Street. Both vehicles were badly damaged and Wilson sustained cuts to the head and hands from glass.
Cadiz Ohio May 20 80 year old Mrs B E Kinsey died after breaking her neck in a stair fall last night Her mother and mother in law to the daughter also died in similar fashion in the same family line error noted in source parenthetical AP report
A sneak thief entered the home of F. J. McAllister at 515 West Third Street yesterday and stole a lady's small diamond ring. The theft was reported to the police last evening.
Walter Schmenkoski, 20, wheelsman on the steamer F. R. Hazard, fell overboard in port at Cleveland while ladder broke during painting. Despite rescue attempts by his brother George A. Sherman, the body was recovered too late. He served in naval reserves before war and was to be buried soon.
Congressman Martin J. Davey asks Ely and Lorain county Legion Posts to nominate a candidate for a West Point appointment with a mental exam deadline of July 2. An ex service man with at least one year in service is preferred but not required. ages 17 to 29, height 5 ft 4 in, with ex-service up to age 24.
E L App has been asked by many at the Open Forum to provide more details on the Site Tax Plan. A second Congregational church meeting to discuss the amendment is set for Friday May 21 at 7 30 in the basement at Lake avenue and Lodi street.
New York May 20 The National Preservers and Fruit Products association announced that its members will stay out of the sugar market until sugar prices drop from the current high level. The association claims to represent 85 percent of the jam jelly and preserve manufacturers in the country.
A public safety incident reports two men attacked by masked suspects in a local town. An Asian cashier named Mark Caster is mentioned in scattered fragments as part of the event but details remain unclear. The report emphasizes the crime and ongoing police investigation.
The state filed what is described as its first suit to curb rental costs in the Ohio Supreme Court. Attorney General Price seeks dissolution of Depositors Realty and Cleveland2Columbus Realty, alleging profiteering in rentals through transfers of property between entities.
The Department of Commerce announced that April exports declined by 123 million dollars while imports fell by 30 million compared with March trade figures. The report, released in Washington, cites these changes as part of the month’s external trade data.
Columbus report predicts that despite a good crop forecast for apples pears and peaches thousands of bushels may be wasted in Ohio this year due to sugar shortages. W E Callander chief of the cooperative service reports frosts last week did not cause serious injury to other fruits and overall prospects remain favorable.
Willie Schlagel a Youngstown waiter brought from Ohio in connection with the murder of Fritz Rueckert wealthy metal manufacturer was discharged by Recorder Carsten at arraignment in Hoboken New Jersey on May 20.
Admittances today include Mrs. D. B. Boyd Mrs. H. C. Barris Paul Goodman and Mrs. Martha Brown. Discharges include Tone Reco Ethel Hershey and Stanley Raczy Ruska. Whiskey pilferage involves five one gallon jugs marked whiskey destined for Newton Falls. box too light and contents likely stolen before arrival in Alliance from Cleveland.
Arbitration session last night set to decide wage demands of Stark Electric Company line men. Representatives from Stark Electric and theater wage earners named. third member to be chosen by the state industrial commission.
The Associated Press reports Ohio’s crop reporting service head W. F. Callander sent a survey to 25 000 farmers asking if farms are depopulating, if young farmers are leaving for cities, and whether farms are bought or sold for speculation. The questionnaire went out February 4.
The obituary sideons report a state convention shift from Dayton to Toledo. The event is rescheduled for Saturday May 33, with final details by Associated Press.
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