Consolidation of Lorain County Phone Firms Proposed
The Lorain County Telephone Company with a 3 million dollar status is authorized by the Ohio Public Utilities Commission to acquire Amherst Home Telephone, Black River Telephone, and Avon Sheffield Telephone. The plan aims to unify most Lorain county lines and extend southward toward Oberlin to improve toll service. Oberlin Telephone Company manager Gardinari was noncommittal but saw potential benefits for users and firms.
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Lorain County Telephone Company
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Amherst Home Telephone Company
Amherst
Thea Black River Telephone Company
Lorain
Avon Sheffield Telephone Company
Avon
Ohio
Lorain County
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Oberlin Telephone Company
Gardiniar
Oberlin ‘Telephone Company
Communists Dominate Final Sessions of New Third Party
A new third party formed under communist influence plans a vigorous national campaign centered on nationalization of industry and government by farmers and tailors. Mouarad McDonald of Springfield Tinos named presidential nominee with William Bouck of Washington state as vice presidential nominee. Farm-Labor delegates left in protest at communist control, while others bolted as McDonald’s acceptance speech lambasted capitalists. Support waned though some farmers remained hopeful as Foster and others maneuvered to keep LaFollette from leading the ticket.
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Paul
Mouarad McDonald
Springfield
Tinos
McDonald
William Bouck
Washington State
Unan
Bouck
Wiliam Foster
Gc.e Ruthenhberg
Joseph Manley
Chicago
Melanala
Senator LaFollette
Wisconsin
McDonalds
Bob LaFollette
Foster
LaFollette
Democratic Platform Splits Over League and Klan Planks
In New York the 1924 Democratic unofficial platform draft surfaces two bitter factional fights. Eastern leaders push a pro league plank while Western leaders oppose a direct anti Klan stance. A unanimous agreement emerges on supporting the permanent Court of International Justice.
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New York
Norman F Mack
Buffalo God
Teachad
Permanent Court of International Justice
United States
Harding-Hughs-Coolidge
Honor
Cummings
Connecticut
Will
Democratic Committee
Carter Glass
Virginia
Finis J. Garrett
House
Cordell Wall
Key Pittman
Nevada
Norman E Mack
Buffalo
Elyria Eagles Win at Ohio Convention Parade
The Sandusky Drill team won first prize in the Eagles parade and the Sandusky band also took top honors. Elyria captured the largest attendance prize, while the Elyria ladies drill team won first prize and Fremont’s team finished second. The Elyria delegation held a banquet for 2038 guests with Mayor Hinkson as toastmaster after the parade.
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Ohio
Elyria
Sandusky
Fremont
Secord
Toledo
Peele Island
One Dead and Two Hurt in Wreck Near White River Junction
In Bakke Vermont on June 20 a collision between the Montreal Washington express and a freight train killed one crew member and injured two passengers. Physicians were dispatched from hospitals in Bakke and White River Junction to treat the injured and assess the scene.
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Bakke
White River Junction
Senator Robinson and Dr Mitchell in Fist Fight
In Washington a fist fight broke out between Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas and Dr James F Mitchell near the Chevy Chase Golf Club. Accounts say Robinson struck Mitchell in the eye after insults during a confrontation among the four senators.
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Washington
Bladenburg
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
James F. Mtchell
Chevy Chase Golf Club
Robinson
Dr. Mitchell
Thomas J. Walsh
Montane
Andrieus Jones
New Mexico
John B. Kendrick
Wyoming
Mitchell
Arkan- Sar
T. H. Caraway
Caraway
Horace Greer Acquitted and Returns to Work
Horace Greer is acquitted by a jury of ten women and two men of shooting Courtland Dines. He is returning to work for Marie Normand, with his attorney noting a promised hire upon release and Greer heading to Hollywood to rejoin his former chauffeur role.
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Horace Greer
Los Angeles
Marie Normand
Courtland Dines
Miss Normand
Hollywood
Greer
Dines
Elyria Y M C A reports strong growth and finances
The Elyria Y M C A annual report to the International Committee shows marked growth in membership and services, a sound financial condition with debts cleared, and a budget that was largely on target. Attendance and programs expanded across senior and boys departments, community service, religious work, and dormitory facilities.
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YM CA
Elyria
Board of Trustees
Association
International Committee
Elyria Y. M. CG. A
Hoys
Fishing trip ends with legendary bass in New Baltimore
A party led by Probate Judge I. C Wilcox travels 192 miles from Elyria to New Baltimore Michigan on Lake St. Clair. Bill Quiggle ferries the group to the fishing grounds where 9,422 casts lead to a dramatic airborne bass catch despite late season bass activity.
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Monroe
Mich
Genoa
C. C. Lord
New Baltimore
Lake St. Clair
Elyria
I. C Wilcox
Hubbard
Pit Gilman
Wilcox
Elyrians
Norwalk
Odd Fellows
Elyria Knights
Three Links
Toledo
Steve Leser
Elvria
Michigan
Herr & Surprise
Temperance
Gil- Tan
Walcox
Canada
Rip van Winkle
South Channel
North Channel
Callmas
Chesterfield
Lord Chesterfield
Hinkson
Trafic
Fil
Bill Quiggle
Hill
Bill
Steve Nagy Re-arrested Over Unpaid Fine Installment
Steve Nagy was re-arrested after failing to pay the remaining $250 of a $500 fine and costs from an April release. He remains in Lorain County Jail as authorities pursue collection, with $25 monthly installments unpaid to date. John Muth had his left hand crushed at General Phonograph Manufacturing Co and was sent to Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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Steve Nagy
Steve
Lorain County
Hal
John Muth
Eleanor Sr
General Phonograph Manufacturing Co
Mute
Memorial Roapita
Attorney General Plans Conference on Gasoline Price Fixing
A nationwide move to prosecute those accused of price fixing gasoline was announced by the federal government. Attorney General Stone said he would meet next month in Washington with U S attorneys and state representatives to outline a campaign plan.
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Washington
Stone
United States
Metagama Rescues 1000 Passengers in Fogbound Atlantic Collision
In a fogbound North Atlantic collision with the Italian ship Clara Campus off Cape Race the Canadian Pacific liner Metagama, carrying 1000 passengers, battled flooding for 24 hours. Crew kept pumps running as it beached near shore. three Metagama sailors vanished in the fog while attempting to aid the other vessel. The Clara Campus arrived with wrecked bows as the Rosalind diverted to help.
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ST Johns
Nfp
North Atlantic
Metagama
Metegama
Ned
S. O S
Witich
Kent
Jatt
Olheers
Clara Campus
Red Cross
Rosalind
Distribution of 6,000,000 soldiers bonus application blanks begins
Major General Robert C. Davis announces the mailing of six million bonus forms to American Legion posts Red Cross chapters Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled American Veterans and other outlets. The plan speeds distribution nationwide by June end with 2,517 clerks trained and 1,200 more staffed by July to handle filing, record review, and data processing.
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Red Cross
Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Washington
Robert C. Davis
Adjutant General
Army
American lLegion
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Six Speeders Fined Five Dollars in City Court
Six speeders were brought into police court on Wednesday and fined five dollars and costs. The names listed include Eugene Haynes E D Niésson Philip F Sonenshelm Smith Widmat and Frank Kosapien ski. Officer Obitts says speed laws are being strictly enforced in the city.
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Eugene Haynes
E. D. Niésson
Philip F. Sonenshelm
Smith Widmat
Frank Kosapienski
Ohio Heat Wave Claims Six Across State
Cleveland and Columbus report six deaths from a prolonged Ohio heat wave as forecasters warn of more storms. Names and ages include Ronald Andrews 11 and Kenneth Swearingen 22 with victims in Cleveland and East Liverpool while beaches draw crowds seeking relief.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Emery
Ronald Andrews
Ohio River
Vam
Liverpool
Kenneth Swearingen
Louis Gedean
Mary Dodd
Zella Roy
John Mahoney
Columbus
Alexander
East Liverpool
Richard
Joseph Dover
Midlands
Young Dover
Howe
Ronald
Alex Andrews
New Cumberlam
W.va
Wheeling
W. Va
Jae —Sprog
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Convention OF Farmer-Laborites
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Lorraine Daly
Mias
Alice Lorraine Daly
Sccre
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Beals
William Foster
Coamanist
Eader
Elyria Y. M. C. A
Dether
Arthur Rugh
Heigts
Oberlin
North Olmsted
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Findlay
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Kivanig
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