Democrats Split as McNary Sugar Bill Advances
The Senate Agriculture Committee moved a favorable report on the McNary sugar export bill by 6 to 3. Supporters include McNary Capper Kenyon Norris Harris Kendrick while Democrats Angell Angl Delou Geogia South Carolina Louisiana oppose. the measure is amended to exclude sugar shipments to the United States by foreign countries from a refiner.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nate Agriculture Committee
McNary
Senats McNary
Oregon
Capper
Kansas
Kenyon
Norris
Nebraska
Harrin
Mississippi
Kendrick
Wyoming
Majors Smith
Georgia
Smith
South Carolina
Angdel
Louwisiana
United States
Senate
Bolshevik Advance and Ceasefire Across Warfronts
The report notes Bolsheviks pushing toward the Polish frontier with clashes near Kiev and northeast of Brovari. Russians and Japanese cease hostilities on May 25 and the armistice commission is active at Khabarovsk. In Thrace, Greek threats mount as Turks and Bulgars prepare for potential fighting near Adrianople.
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London
Bolsheid
Kiev
Wacow
Brovari
Siberia
Ding
Reuter
Adivostok
Constantinople
Vilayet
Irianopie
Turkey
Adrianople
Aetena Thrace
Pulgar
Roito
Galol
Thrace
Eeks
Endance
Mayor Jones May Try Stunt In Elyria
A garbled report from Athens describes a city approach where police use planked nails on streets to deter speeding by blocking vehicles. Officers in Athens aim to curb fast machines by dropping nailed planks to puncture tires if needed.
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Mayor Jones
Elyria
Athens
Greece
Obsequies for H P Chapman Well Attended
Funeral services for H P Chapman were held yesterday at the LaPorte home with a large turnout of old comrades neighbors and friends. A floral casket and a simple service followed by G A R ritual at the grave reflected his lifelong patriotism and local roots.
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H. P. Chapman
LaPorte
Stoad
Chapman
Kaley
H. C. Wilcox
Butternut
Hidga
Water Power Bill Advances to President After Senate Vote
Washington May 28 The conference report on the pending water power bill was approved and will stay with the Senate before moving to the president. The vote stood 45 to 21.
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Washington
Iduz
Senate
Ohio official delays county air price commission appointment
Prosecuting Attorney Findley reports the state holds the power to appoint a fair price commission for the county, but no local commissioner is yet named. He notes Sugar price concerns, mentions Elyria dealers paying 30 cents in Detroit and selling at 35 cents after transport. He vows to counter profiteering on staples like sugar.
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John Pfieffer
Fair Price
Ohio
Fintter
Air Price Commission
Findley
Elyria
Detroit
Worth Seeing Gir gus Parade Delayed But Impressive
The John Robinson circus parade reached Elyria late due to train delays, but drew thousands who enjoyed a well cared for display of horses, exotic animals, and a large clown line. The circus aimed to start performances once unloading and setup finished, with doors opening an hour before the o’clock show.
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John Robinson ‘Circus
Elyriaos
Tmigin
Jon
Thoroysafare
Nirek Resid
Elyria
B&t
Fair Grounds
John Robinson
Goodyear Co Declares Stock Dividend and New Stock Issue
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company directors declare a 150 percent stock dividend for common stockholders of record June 14, totaling 31,123,250 dollars. They also approve selling 10,000,006 in common and 20,090,000 in preferred stock to raise capital. After refinancing, total capital will be 128,557,250 dollars with a 43,000,000 dollar surplus. First six months’ business exceeds prior year by 59 percent.
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Akron
F. A Seibér-.ling
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Goodyear
Tow
Militia Quells Riots in Bristol Rhode Island
Governor Beeckman orders three militia troops to quell unrest after strike sympathizers attack women clerks and workers at the National India Rubber Company. The plant is closed except for essential office and repair staff as insurrection declared.
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Associated Press
Bristol
R.I
Beeckman
National India Rubber Company
Window Trim Contest Op ened By Merchants Group
The third annual window trim contest under the Better Business Club opened with many displays despite fewer contestants. Participants from hardware, clothing, book store, and shoe firms presented original trim work. several shops earned praise for effort.
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Windows
ee carert la _Hardware Co
Daehtler
Daeslar
Foster Fitch Co
Robinon
Harcock
Central Book Store
Tom Douglas
Outle Clothing Co
Laader Shoe’Co
Lewis Mercantile Co
Harry “Hh. Smith Co
The
Farm Implement Co
Wilkins, At
Prohibitionists Declare War on Cigarette Habit
In Columbus on May 1 a prohibition convention adopted a declaration of principles declaring war on cigarettes and habit forming drugs. Delegates led by Rev Miller and Rev Watkins endorsed rigid enforcement, better highways, and suffrage based on intelligence, law on capital and labor, plus a seven day rest principle.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Watkins
Morgantown
Jona A.” Henderson
Dayton
E. 5
Righ
Cleveland
Elias Jenkins
Youngstown
W.B. Patton
Warren
Factory Shutdown Prolonged Through Tuesday
Workers at the General Phonograph Co. will not reopen until Tuesday due to a partial holiday tomorrow and Memorial Day observance. Employees attended the circus this afternoon, delaying normal operations.
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General Phonograph Co
Pioraiaas
Expect Villa to Surrender forges claim
Vera Cruz reports Diaz says Villa shows friendly attitude to government yet authorities hear he is ready to surrender. Mexico City dispatch notes Calles states talks failing and Villa may capitulate within days. Rodolfo Herrero, linked to Garmza killing, reportedly en route under federal guard.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Felix
Diaz
Taave
Huerta
Mexico
Mexico City
Negotia- Mons
Francisco Villa
Bec Sez
Calles
Hodgskin and Simon Sentenced in Heyden Enemies Case
New York lawyer Ellert Hodgskin was sentenced to two years in federal prison in Atlanta on each of two counts for conspiring to violate the trading with the enemy act. Vice president John Simon was fined $20,000, $10,000 on each count, for concealing enemy ownership of the Heyden chemical company from the alien property custodian.
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Associated Press
New York
T. Ellert Hodgskin
Recenty
Heyden, Chemical Company
Atlanta
Mack
John Simon
Hodgskin
Hodgskin and
Simon
Heyden Company
Jury Awards Small Verdict in Meech Case
The jury awarded ee Bailey 300 dollars in damages in the suit against Albert Meech for injuries from a collision on the Cleveland road when she was struck by Meech's automobile.
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Ee Bailey
Albert Meech
Meech
Strug
Cleveland Road
Resolution Expresses Sympathy With Irish Aspirations
Washington May 28 The house foreign affairs committee reported a resolution viewing with grave concern conditions in Ireland and expressing sympathy with the aspiration of the Irish people for a government of their own choice. The 11 to 6 vote followed a lengthy committee battle.
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Washington
Ireland
House
Foreign Affairs Committe
Mason
Republic
Wines
Iriah Rep’lic
Supporters push relief bill as House action looms
In Washington on May 28 supporters of soldier relief legislation planned to block other measures to speed House consideration. Democrats and Republicans joined in a "crusade" to press the Republican steering committee. Leaders planned a six day suspension of rules to propel the bill toward a House vote.
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Washington
House
Overriding Wilson Veto Fails in House Vote
May reports say an effort to override President Wilson’s veto of the Republican peace resolution failed in the House with 219 in favor and 152 against, 39 short of a two thirds majority. Leaders warned Senate action would be unlikely as debates focus on the treaty in upcoming campaigns.
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Washington
Wilson
Fepera
Congress
Ledders
House
Senate
Mr. Wilson
Sénate
House Leach
Zulu Land Talk At Kiwanis Meeting Sparks Debate
Ir Dr J B McCord told Kiwanis members at a luncheon that in Africa a Zulu man could take multiple wives for cash as a good investment. He warned about ineffective medicine and joked that some remedies are useless while noting scant professional care. The club postponed its monthly ladies night to June 4th.
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Wilyria
South Africa
Oberlin Invites Ohio Teams to May 23 Meet at South High
More than 400 scholastic athletes from Niles Warren Girard Oberlin Canton Massillon Barberton Columbiana Akron Wear Akron Central Cortland Youngstown are entered for the South High School field and track meet. Rayer Teams also expected from Ashtabula East Liverpool and Steubenville.
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Youngstown
Ohio
South High School
Niles
Warren
Girard
Oberlin
Canton
Massillon
Barberton
Columbiana
Akron Wear
Akron Central
Cortland
Rayer
Ashtabula
East Liverpool
Steubenville
Railmen Oppose Mediation Says Arbitration Boards Incomplete
Chicago May 28. Representatives of public or arbitration boards express unfamiliarity with real labor problems. Sheppard, president of the order of ? notes the public seeks stability amid rising prices. He questions if the present approach can solve labor issues and doubts it will succeed.
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Chlcago
Reai
Relizi Fy Sheppard
Seta
Turkish peace terms hailed as autonomy path, Venizelos says
Venizelos tells Greek chamber that the Turkish treaty grants only total autonomy, with possible later independence if the people choose. He claims southeastern Europe remains a Turkish foothold, limits on Turkish forces to about 1,000, Constantinople retained under Sultan, and warns powers may adjust terms if violated.
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Assertion Press
Washington
Chamber of | Deputies
Athens
Venizelos
State Department
Turkey
Europe
Constantinople
Empty chairs mark grief at Grafton graduation
A fatal accident at Grafton during graduation left an empty chair in the ceremony. The class abandoned planned events and received diplomas from Rev. Crafts while J F Burke of Inlyria spoke to comfort the mourners.
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Grafton
Deaca
Inlyria
Crafts
Jury draws names for service scheduled June 1
The jury commissions lists names of petit jurors ordered to report on Tuesday, June 1. Names include Alten, Walton, Urban, Stone, Ivish, Ludwig, Artress, Letsin, Burke, Eaton, Branson, Davies ton, Knechtges, Billings, Man ping, Myers, Buick, all from Elyria and surrounding areas.
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Thesday
M. C. Alten
A. GB. Walton
Frank Urban
T. B. Stone
G. M. Ivish
John Ludwig
Thos
Artress. Letsin
David Burke
Eaton
C. C. Branson
D. W. Davieston
Joe Knechtges
Grafton
N. BR
Billings
Ridgeville
Wm. Manping
Pittsfield
Leo Myers
W. H. Buick
Elyria
Miner award dispute sparks commission hearing
The document notes an ongoing dispute over an award in which the president is asked to consider a strategy and acceptance. It mentions a percentage reversal and recognition, with negotiations continuing. The commission is set to hear arguments next week.
Wilford Seeks Expert Bear Tamer for Cascade Park
Park Commissioner F C Wilford hunts a skilled bear trainer after a failed move of two bears at Amusement Park to Cascade Park. He sought a hypnotist like eye and strong nerve but circus handlers declined, fearing dangers and lack of taming expertise for the bears.
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F. C. Wilford
Amusement Park
Cascade Park
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