Auto victims Schmauch and Beck die in train collision
Carl Schmauch 30 and W G Beck 45 both killed near Wyandotte Michigan after their convoy auto was struck by a freight train on the Michigan Central line. Surviving relatives named. funeral planned in Amherst. Other convoy members assisted the dying men to Wyandotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schmauch
W. G. Beck
Wyandotte
Michigan
Schmauch
Beck
Oberlin
Detroit
Michigan Central Railroad
dVyandotte
Lehmauch
Alcatcara
Morris’ Schubert
Rupert Paden
Henry Peam
Robert McCord
Henry Kiermund
J. MecCord
Klermund
John’ Schmauch
Pane County
Conference on Honest Weights and Gasoline Pumps
Officials from the United States weigh and measure offices opened a conference here to discuss reducing costs and improving honesty in weights and measures. Special focus will be on gasoline pumps and dispensing apparatus, and on motor oils, with noted increases in costs warranting full discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weights and Measurer
United States
Davis to Speak at Elyria Rotary on Municipal Government
Harry L. Davis former mayor of Cleveland who resigned May 1 to campaign for the Republican nomination for governor will be the principal speaker Tuesday noon before the Elyria Rotary Club. He will not be permitted to make apolitical speech and will address Problems of Municipal Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry. Li. Davis
Cleveland
Elyria Rotary Club
Pioneer Temperance Workers Honored at Memorial Service
Wayne B Wheeler Howard Russell and other Sneak ers joined a memorial service at the Congregational church honoring E W Metcalf G W Shurtliff James Monroe and Dy Brand of Oberlin pioneers in Anti Saloon League work. Attendees included prominent temperance workers and citizens who admired the honorees. Bankers Convene Cleveland May 24 The Association of Reserve City Bankers opened its annual convention with 300 top bankers expected to discuss US financial policy amid falling prices and retrenchment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne B. Wheeler
Howard Russell
Congregational Church
E. W. Metcalf
G. W Shurtliff
James Monroe
Dy, Brand
Oberlin
Bankers
Cleveland
Association of Reserve City Bankers Open
State distributes auto tax money to towns
Monroe County Auditor Welty reports the first apportionment under the new automobile law effective January 1. Towns and villages receive percentages of license fees totaling 5481.77 dollars, with monthly remittances to follow. Funds are intended for street and road maintenance. budget officials must limit use to that purpose.
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Monroe
Welty
Secretary of State
Lorain County
Amherst
Avon Lake
Avon Village
Elyria
Grafton
Mexico Revolt Leaders Seek Harmony With United States
Washington confirms General Obregon and the revolutionary government will seek peaceful ties with the U S. Morones, speaking for Obregon, assures Wilson that the rebels are not responsible for the ousted Venustiano Carranza and will not harm him. May 24. May 25 ultimatum to Villa remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Genevalallies
Coahuila
el Paso
Mexico
Ca .Francisc
Vina
P. Flias
Calles
Washington
A.messas
Greek King Alexander's Paris Visit Sparks Royal Marriage Rumors
Reports say King Alexander of Greece wed a rumored morganatic wife before any throne succession. The Greek legation in Paris would not confirm or deny. The couple frequented Versailles and reportedly sought separation so he might wed a princess of royal blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Niagee Aesastin
Greece
Manebibiselle - Manos
Constantine
Paris
Alexander
Versailles
Venizelos
Blay
Athena
Athens
Pittsburg Man To Address Gramber City Planning Talk
Elyria Chamber of Commerce has formed a City Planning committee to survey hotel facilities and zoning issues. A meeting is set for Wednesday at 6 20 with Morris Knowles of Pittsburgh speaking on city planning and the committee to publish a report with recommendations soon. R J Whelan will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
States
Commerce
Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Morris Knowles
Morris Knowles Company of
Pittsburgh
R. J. Whelan
Committee On
Sugar takes another jump in price increase
The American Sugar Refining company today advanced sugar to 22.12 cents, the third rise in a week, citing higher raw sugar costs as the reason in a company statement from New York on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py Associated Press
New York
American Sugar Refining ‘Company
Arizes
Bank Robbery Strikes Finleyville Seizing 115000
Six men robbed the First National Bank at Finleyville near Pittsburg shortly after noon. They fled with 100000 in bonds and securities and 15000 in cash. The cashier was knocked unconscious and locked in the vault. A sheriff's posse pursued the bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
First National Bank
Finleyville
Here
President of France Deschanel Falls From Train Car
May 2 in Argis France President Paul Deschanel fell from a moving presidential train near Montpriscon while attempting to open a window for ventilation. He landed on the track and was found with scratches and bruises but no serious injuries. Doctors reported his condition satisfactory though ill with grippe.
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Mont
Argis
France
Paul Deschanel
French Republic
Deschanel
Dana
Aga Pre’ Antitetanus
sChutiet
Dar Ag
M. Deschanel
Monpriscon
Raymond
Damascus Post Office and Store Robbed in Weekend Break-In
Unknown thief burglarized the Damascus post office and H. C. Stanley's general store, six miles east of Alliance, Saturday or Sunday night. About $30 in small change and stamps plus cutlery watches and other merchandise valued over $200 were stolen after a rear door was forced open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sassociated
Alliance
H. C. Stanley
Damascus
Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges Listed
Admissions include Myrtle Hyde Eva Gifford Anna Babich and others. Discharges include Clarice McCrarey Nick Laczi Lila Barnfield and baby, Louise Shunk Anna Bowen Thelma Struble among locations such as West River Street East Street Hotel Jackson Jefferson Apartment Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hyde
West River St
Eva Gifford
East St
Anna Babich
West It
Clarice McCrarey
Hotel Jackson
Nick M. Laczi
West Ave
Lila Barnfield
St. Mra
Louise Shunk
Jefferson Apartment
Anna Bowen
Spencer
Thelma Struble
Columbia
Bolshevik Offense Rages on Polish Front in East Prussia
Disrupted lines and heavy fighting reported along a 90 mile front as Bolshevik troops press waves against Polish positions near East Prussia. Villages report shifting control as both sides clash daily in the ongoing battle.
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Gy Associated Press
Warsaw
Forthern
East
Prussia
Community Friendship Movement Endorsed by Governor Cox
The national conference on community organization to promote friendliness and goodwill was endorsed today by Governor Cox. He issued a proclamation urging all residents to observe June 12 13 and 14 as democracy days with June 12 neighbors day June 13 Community Sunday and June 14 flag day.
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Columbus
May Pooh
National Conference On Community
Cox
Death claims George Hoffner at 21
George Hoffner aged 21 of 704 Foster Avenue died Sunday morning after a brief illness. Born in Amherst he moved to Elyria nine years ago and was known in Amherst Lorain and Elyria. He worked as an attendant at the Lake Terminal railroad of the National Tube Co in Lorain. Survived by his mother Mrs Lydia Hoffner and three sisters Mrs J B Paulley Grace Hoffner of Detroit Mich and Dorothy at home. Funeral at M E church Wednesday at 2 pm with interment in Crownhill Cemetery Amherst. He was a devout member of the local Methodist church.
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Schmauch
Detroit
Elyria
Savience Fond Garatage
South
William Schmauch
Roy Mitchell
Amherst
George Hoffner
Foster ‘Avenue
Lorain
Lake Terminal Railroad
National Tube Co
Lydia Hoffner
J. B. Paulley
Grace Hoffner
Mich
Dorothy
M. E
Crownhill
Wood Closing The Gap In Oregon Presidential Primary
In Portland on May 24 the Associated Press reports Hiram W. Johnson led Leon A. Wood by 510 votes as returns from Oregon’s last Friday primary were tabulated. Johnson had 40 619 votes to Wood 46 109, with the tally continuing as counts resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Hiram W. Johnson
Leonard Wood
Oregon
Johnson
Wood
Arnstein Summoned in $5 Million Bond Theft Case
New York May 24 Jules W. Arnstein known as Nicky Arnstein was summoned to appear before U S Commissioner Gilchrist in bankruptcy proceedings tied to a $5 000 000 bond theft plot. Arnstein previously refused to answer questions citing possible self incrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jules W
Nicky) Arnstein
U. S
Gilchrist
Arnstein
Badly Injured When Hurled From Car
Willara D. Lunsberger, a Wadsworth freshman at Oberlin College, lies near death at Oberlin Hospital after being thrown from a Green Line electric car onto a milk stand between Wellington and Oberlin. The accident occurred Saturday night as he traveled back from the Big Six track meet in Columbus. He is unconscious and his parents are at his bedside.
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Oberlin, O
Willara D.”. Lunsberger
Wadsworth
Oberlin College
Oberlin Hospital
Wellington
Oberlin
Columbus
Corurabus
Lunsberger
May Day Festival Planned by Settlement House Monday Night
The settlement house will present its annual open air May day festival on the school property at West River Street and Woodford Avenue at 6:70 o clock. If rain, the event moves to the same time on Wednesday. The Boys' band of Elyria directed by B W Baird will provide music. About 150 youngsters from the house will take part led by May Queen Miss Mary Sheema with pages Stephen Baro and Charles Kokai and maids Elizabeth Pondy and Mary Helli. The Kewadin or Young Ladies' club will crown the May Queen at the May dance. Other attractions include kindergarten rhythms Penny club folk dancing Chickadees in a dance Blue Birds in a parasol drill and gymnasium girls in a flower dance. Helpers Misses Friday Schuur Holcorbe Adams Kop Un assisted the workers.
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West River Street
Woodford Avenue
Elyria
B. W. Baird
Mary Sheema
May Queen
Stephen Baro
Charles Kokai
Elizabeth Pondy
Mary Helli
Kewadin
Kindergartners
Penny Club
Blue Birds
Gymnasium
Friday
Schuur
Holcorbe
Adams
Adams and Mrs. Kop- UN
Fake Fire Alarm Sends Firemen on Wild Goose Chase
A small boy from the neighborhood phoned in a report of a fire at a Fourteenth Street address. The fire department responded promptly but found no blaze. Police will detain the boy for questioning after discovering he once lived at the location.
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Fourteenth Street
Five Injured In Manhattan Hotel Fire
Five persons were hospitalized after leaping from upper floors of the Manhattan Hotel on Market Street. The blaze forced about 200 guests into the streets in their night clothes. The hotel was destroyed with losses estimated at 150000 to 200000 dollars. The fire's origin remained unknown.
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Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
Manhattan
Market ‘Street
Explosion injures score at 2025 Penn Ave in Pittsburgh
An explosion at 2025 Penn Ave Pittsburgh this morning injured more than twenty people and left several missing. The blast damaged two buildings and caused damage to nearby structures according to Associated Press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Penn Ave
Railroads Seek 1 017 Billion Freight Rise Under 6 Percent Guarantee
Washington May 24 The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on railroad requests for a general freight rate increase to assure a 6 percent return under the transportation act. Howard Elliott led the carriers case with eastern southern and western group proposals. total revenue aim is 1 017 000 000 with rate hikes of 30.4 30.9 and 23.9 percent by region. Future valuation methods and wage discussions to follow with state commissioners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce’ ‘Commerce ‘Commission
Howard Elliott
Association of Railway Executives
Frederick Strauss
New York
Daniel Willard
Clarké
J. A. Geyer
Iowa
R. C. Dunn
Florida
W. D.] Bainey
Pennsylvania
Railroad, Labor Board
Howard Hiliott
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Howard Eliott
General Rate Committee
The
New York Today
Interstate Commerce Committees
Bank Devotion of Elyria Bank To Build New Block
The National Bank in Elyria plans to dismantle a block on Jheapside recently acquired by purchase. A handsome structure will rise on the site harmonizing with the Botain County Savings Trust Co. building next door. Banks merge interests and will be neighbors once ready for occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eft “National Bank
Elyria
Igatoutte
Cheshire
Struc
Botain ‘County Savings & Trust Co
Memorial Sunday Address By Rev Burner At Church Of Christ
Memorial Sunday observations at the Church of Christ on Second Street featured Rev W L Burner delivering the annual sermon to the G A R and allied patriotic groups. The service honored the G A R the W BRC the Sons of Veterans their Ladies Auxiliary the Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary with a parade to the church and a filled auditorium decorated with flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Second Street
W. L. Burner
G.A R
W. BR. C
Sons of Veterans
Barner
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Harry L. Davis
Pioneer Temperance Workers
Villa Io
Aron
Gramber
Sugar
FAN Nl
Damaogus
M. E. Church
Score
Interstate
Stross
Federtral
Mohammed
Christ
G. A.R
Tim
Clowe
Old Guard
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