Penitentiary Term Sought Over Perjury in Bank Report
Walter Davies, former Lorain City Bank cashier, appeals a perjury conviction tied to entries in a report to the state superintendent of banks. The Ohio Supreme Court denied leave to file an action in error, keeping Davies convicted as he faced a lengthy penitentiary sentence amid prior related banking offenses and testimony against accomplices.
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Columbus
State ‘Supreme Irt
Lorain
Supreme Court
Walter Davies
Pig Ter Davies
Ity Bank
William Treble
Davies
Court of Appeals
Kennedy
of Common: Pleas
Mse
City Plans Planning Commission Established
An ordinance granting a city planning commission was introduced with first reading. The body will include the mayor or city service director as president and four citizen appointees. It will oversee plats and allotments and enforce building setback and zoning standards to shape orderly growth. Funding will be provided after authorization.
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Mary
T He Park Board
Smavor
Eense
Planning Commission
Fred Brown Sentenced for Embezzlement in Elyria Case
Fred Brown of Elyria pleads guilty to embezzling £3055 from his former employers the American Express Company. He is sentenced to eighteen months in Atlanta Federal Prison after court in Cleveland. Brown had failed to produce returns for money orders and irregular freight collections.
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Fred Brown
Elyria
American Express Company
Ted. Een WaspMle
Brown
Westenhaver
Atlanta
Cleveland Street
O. D
Treasury
Cleveland
The
Express
Labor Leader Fight Looms At AFL Convention
Denver June 21 The AFL convention becomes a political clash as John L Lewis heads to the ballot amid a split with Gompers supporters. Lewis claims broad backing among coal miners railroad workers and metal trades while rivals dispute vote pledges as tensions rise.
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Mildred Monnis J. N
Denver
Convention
The
Federation
Lewis
Gompers
Divided Ruling on Governor's Bill Sparks Court Debate
Judge Johnson calls the Dunn act comprehensive and revolutionary while Wanamaker warns against overreach. The dissenting opinions oppose the emergency claims and question the initiative and referendum's alignment with the constitution and public confidence in the courts.
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Johnson
Ripper
Wanamaker
Releere
Rjohnson
Ed. Scott
Police disperse after Chestnut Street disturbance
officers arrived at 11 15 last night to quell a large fight involving two auto loads from Lorain and Elyria. a scrap began as natives banded together in a forested region near Suva and Fiji islands, with a posse-led effort lasting over 12 hours.
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Chestnut Street
Lorain
Elyria
Suva
Fiji Islands
Whatley
Chicago
Elyria Driver Fined After Repeating Offense in Amherst
Albert Kay of Elyria, a driver for the Richwine Ice Cream Co, repeated a speed offense in Amherst on Monday afternoon. Because it was a second offense he received an unusually severe fine of one dollar and costs. Kay was also arrested in Elyria for speeding.
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Albert
Cme
Marsha Miller
Kay
Elyria
H.cl
Richwine Ice. Cream Company
Woman Fends Off Burglars at 249 Third Street
Mrs. E. T. Foster startled by a burglary attempt at 2 25 am. She alerted police. three officers investigated and found footprints and entry marks but the intruders had escaped.
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E. T. Foster
Third Street
Paternity case settled out of court
Alta Worthington against John Gooden was settled this morning after two hours of legal wrangling. Gooden agreed to pay 200 dollars down and 3 dollars weekly for child support. A breach of promise suit seeking 10 000 dollars was settled with Gooden agreeing to pay 3500 dollars.
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Alta Worthington
John Gooden
Gooden
Mrs Faye Adams Sues For Divorce In Common Pleas
Mrs Faye Adams of Lorain files for divorce from William Adams in common pleas court over alleged adultery. She lists $100 in Stephen's County Oil Co stock, a $900 automobile, and an $85 phonograph as assets. She states her husband earns about $759 monthly and is an official at Stephen's County Oil Company.
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Faye Adams
Lorain
Common Pleas Court
William Adams
Kaiser v Welling Defeated in Auto Accident Suit
A jury in Judge Redington's court ruling favors Chas Welling in the suit by Arthur J Kaiser over an automobile accident. Kaiser sought damages of 106 dollars and 43 cents.
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Redington
Arthur J Kaiser
Chas. Welling
Welling
Kaiser
Minor Council Actions On Streets and Park Plan
The city council approved lighting on Gates and Thirteenth streets, to cinder Prospect Street with resident paying part, and to erect barriers at Glendale and Florence court ends to prevent falls into Cascade Park. They will review Oberlin road pavement and green line rail. Cascade park pavilion sale offered for dances. park committee to consider. Eastern Heights plat vacate approved for Henry Fridenstine but not a boulevard portion. Oil for Cascade Street funded. Mendel Court may be accepted if residents dedicate enough land.
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Gates
Thirteenth Street
Prospect Street
Glendale
Florence Court
Cascade Park
Oberlin Road
Guy Davis
Cascade Park Pavilion
Park Committee
Henry Fridenstine
Eastern Heights
Beck
Cascade Street
Mendel Court
Bicycle theft report from rural mail carrier
Frank Dietrich reported to police that a new bicycle belonging to him was stolen from the rear of the post office early last evening.
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Frank Dietrich
Henry Ingersoll Undergoes Operation at Lakeside Hospital
Henry W. Ingersoll is hospitalized at Lakeside hospital in Cleveland after a successful operation yesterday. Reports say the procedure went well and his condition is favorable today.
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Henry W. Ingersoll
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Band Concert in City Park Wednesday Evening
City park hosts a pop style band concert Wednesday evening with several new players. An excellent performance is expected and solos by skilled instrumentalists will be featured. The program will be announced in tomorrow's paper.
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City Park
Alma Abell Sues for Desertion and Non Support
Alma Abell files for divorce from L. A. Abell charging willful absence for three years and failure to support. She says she has supported herself and does not know her husband's whereabouts as she resides in Lorain.
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Alma Abell
L. A. Abell
Lorain
Dead Mizner Seeks Half of Restock After Divorce
AKO County Clerk Williams billed W B Mizner for costs in a divorce. Mizner, now in Shiloh, informs the clerk his wife owes him half of restock and agricultural tools. He requests deduction of costs and collection of the balance, noting his stroke left him paralyzed and that half of him is dead. The clerk lists the claim among deferred accounts.
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Ako County
Williams
W.B. Mizner
Shiloh
Mizner
Amend Ordinance To Raise Fines On Disorderly Houses
The city council last evening considered an amendment at Mayor Jones request to raise penalties for visiting disorderly houses. Attorneys' opinion invalidated the previous ordinance which was amended to set a penalty not to exceed 200 dollars plus prosecution costs for conduct in a disorderly house.
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Jones Gud
Arene
Death Lurking Sign Boards Removed
The United States Rubber Co. removed the sign board blamed for the deaths of Clarence and Joseph Eslinger after coroner Perry found the sightline improved. Editorials urged authorities to address crossing visibility at Stop 47 and Penfield Junction to prevent further accidents.
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Clarence
Joseph Eslinger
United State Rubber Co
Perry
Stop 47
Penfield Junction
Elyria
Lorain
Amherst
Penfield
Court actions seek judgments and contract rescission
M T Scott Son asks the court for a verdict of 897.60 against William Duggan and others on a mortgage secured note. A new suit by Frank Unger vs FL W Terpenning Co seeks rescission of a contract with claims of fraud and damages totaling 3000. Equity relief and damages are sought.
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M.T. Scott Son
William Duggan
Frank Unger
FL W. Terpenning Co
Judge Grants Martha Meredith Divorce In Home Bench
Judge Redington grants Martha Meredith a divorce from John Meredith on gross neglect of duty. Martha Bowell regains her maiden name after testimony taken at her home because her mother cannot attend court. Judge travels to Bowell’s home with Bailiff Underhill and Attorney Webber to hear the witness before returning to courthouse to finalize the decree.
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Martha Meredith
Baliff Underhill
Webber
Underhill
Deputy Arrests Army Deserter in Lorain
Elmer DeChant of Lorain was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Cole and Capt. Riley for desertion from the U S army. He had a furlough from Camp Sherman and was found at Jacob's farm near Oak Point engaged in illicit activities. He is held in Lorain City Prison as military authorities are notified.
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Elmer DeChant
Lorain
Cole
Sheriff's Office
Capt
Riley
Italy Backs Anglo French Mediation For Greece Turkey Peace
Rome dispatch quotes Italian government statement saying Italy has decided to adhere to the Anglo French note to Greece. Mediation effort aimed at peace between Greece and Turkey is supported by Italy as of June 1.
Five Youths Fined For Shooting Crackers On Lodi Street
Mayor Jones and police moved to curb west side disturbances as James Murphy Tom Murphy Joseph Radica Harold Delafield and Harold O Brien faced court for disorderly conduct after firing fire crackers and not dispersing when ordered. Each was fined one dollar and costs.
Mataxas Receives Cognovit Judgment in Lorain Case
Judge grants C D Mataxas a cognovit judgment against Pereklas Fascullg of Lorain for 750 dollars. Court also orders foreclosure of a half interest in a chattel mortgage.
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C. D
Mataxas
Pereklas Fascullg
Lorain
Train Collision Injures Woman Near Armstre
Report states Mrs Armstre was struck Friday by a train. condition described as serious though slightly improved. Authorities continue to monitor her progress as the incident is investigated by local police.
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Mra Armstre
Little Irene Osika Victim of Diply
A brief item notes Irene Osika of Iowa as a victim in a Diply incident with continued coverage on page Pare.
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Irene Osika Ia
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Judge Wanamaier
Ormer Lorain
Err Elyrian
Phold
M. S
Sam Gompers
John
Liewis
Chenfeld
Ascherfeld
Henry Ingersoll
Washington
Carroll A. Deering
Diamond
Caroina
State Department
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