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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
1
A bogus government tax inspector flexes authority at Flyrna Iron & rel Co, demanding tax blanks from foreigners. He presents a gold government seal, pockets five dollars per blank, and threatens arrest and fines. Police caution others that no government inspectors are active and warn to arrest on sight if seen.
A 1920-era report outlines Harding supporters pushing Gen Leonard Wood as a second choice for president. Warren G. Harding’s camp seeks to use Wood to court Ohio delegates, while Johnson and Lowden are pushed as alternatives. The Springfield Sun quotes Gen Keifer criticizing the split Republican camp as harming Warren G. Harding’s hopes.
Carrie Beebe Parsons age 60, Ridgeville resident, died Saturday and was buried yesterday in Ridgeville. She was a longtime local resident and left no immediate survivors listed in the notice.
Washington March views of ex service men pending soldier legislation will be heard by the house Ways Means Committee. If it takes two months the committee has announced after its first public hearing during which charges were made that the bills for former service men were sent to be pigeonholed until after the November election.
Glenn E Plumb author of the Plumb Plan for railroad control speaks at Lorain high school auditorium tonight under the auspices of Lorain local of the Plumb Plan League. Lecture is free and Elyrians plan to attend to hear the national figure.
Youngstown on March 3 reports about 40 alleged radicals held in jail receiving federal letters from Cleveland officers indicating they will be deported within a short time. About 30 more are expected to be deported with 40 others at liberty on bond, though the letters do not specify a deportation date.
Washington report notes Palmer enters the presidential race, with Ohio watching Columbus closely as Governor Cox and others react. Despite Cox withholding his name in primaries elsewhere, Palmer’s entry shifts the race nationally and could invite a Wilson endorsement stance.
Citizens report warm sun above freezing for three days as snow and ice melt. Robins return, garden seed supplies dispersed, and sellers push closing out winter clothing. Local Chronicle Telegram notes peeking garden tools and hopeful growth despite lingering frost.
Seven teen defendants were discharged by Judge Sessions in the Newberry election conspiracy trial. The dismissal leaves 85 defendants remaining and includes the fifth count of the indictment based on the federal statute of October 16, 1918.
Sheriff Backus issues warning to owners of unlicensed dogs as winter ends. Deputies will resume searches and arrest both owner and dog under state law, with fines for violations.
The Exchange Club met yesterday at the Andwur hotel with strong attendance as it grows as a community factor. E Jay Howenstein from the Chamber of Commerce delivered an address praising Elyria’s future growth and was well received.
The notice states Arbor Day will occur Friday April 9 with events planned in Columbus and mentions March 3 as a related reference point for the observance.
Weington March 2 More than 59 delegates will vote for Leonid Wood on first ballot at Roublikear convention in Chicago. Wood predicts second ballot nomination as supporters cite shifts from Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Harding campaign figures in Washington express confidence, with Daugherty and mentors planning Topeka tour to bolster Wood sentiment.
William T. Tyler, regional director of operations for the U S railroad administration, has been elected vice president in charge of operations at the Northern Pacific railroad. He is expected to assume duties shortly after March 1.
Barton and Deutsch, real estate dealers, filed suit against Anna and Gust Webber alleging breach of contract over twenty one Western Heights Allotment lots. Plaintiffs say five lots sold with $2,075 expected profit, later contract annulled, they claim remaining sales net $7,015 profit and seek judgment for that amount.
Lorain Ohio reports Louis Delinzer of Bay Village buried eight relatives in four years. The mother drowned in a cistern four years ago, followed by infant deaths from a child, and the remaining six children fell to diphtheria flu and scarlet fever. Relatives say contaminated cistern water caused the deaths.
Contractors and builders report strong prospects for a new building boom this year. Inquiries for plans and specifications are numerous and one builder reports twenty dwelling contracts already closed. Realty firms plan to erect houses in their allotments as buyers step up purchase of lots, signaling substantial city growth with demand for at least one thousand more dwellings.
The Lorain Times-Herald raises its newsprint price to three cents citing high paper costs and material shortages. The move follows ongoing consideration of rate adjustments to offset rising expenses.
Robert George Laws a seventy-two year old London broker who recently arrived in the United States says his health and youthful vigor were restored by capsules made from monkey glands. The capsules follow a prescription by Prof Serge Voronoff whose work has attracted wide medical attention.
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University in New York, is being urged as a credible candidate for the presidency of the United States. Butler has long been a leading figure in the Republican party and a major influencer among its ranks.
William Berr of Oberlin sues Wycoff of Oberlin alleging misrepresentations in a February purchase of a tailoring and dry cleaning business. Claims $12,000 investment, $4,500 yearly agency profits, and licensed status, plus a covenant not to compete in Oberlin. Seeks temporary injunction and $6,000 damages for alleged misrepresentation.
New York March 3 mystery over seven human skeletons on a Staten Island beach ended as bones of people buried forty years ago when the area was a cemetery. Recent high tides washed away part of an eight foot embankment revealing the remains.
The Better Business club board met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and approved a March program. Events include Community Opening on March 17 15 and 19 and Dollar Day on March 30. A spring program begins with Community Opening, and March 24 hosts the monthly meeting with dinner at 6 20. The entertainment committee is preparing an engaging program for tonight.
New York report states two men Raymond Rodrisurz and A Herra were sentenced to 62 years and six months each at a state prison for beating and robbing Mrs. A J Broderick of Dallas at the Hotel Knickerbocker last December. They pleaded guilty and Judge MelIntyre lamented not being able to impose the death penalty.
President Wilson, accompanied by Mr. Wilson, Dr Grayson, and secret service, rode in a closed car along the Potomac to the White House grounds for the first time since October when bedridden by order of Rear Admiral Grayson. Weather was nearly ideal for the outing.
In Berlin the majority Socialists push to refer the Testament to the National Assembly as they seek to confiscate the former emperor’s assets. A constitutional amendment would fix a maintenance sum for him while the Judiciary Committee reviews the bill, with weeks of conferences anticipated.
Madrid March 3 report from the Portuguese frontier states workmen in Portugal have proclaimed a Soviet Republic. The news has not been confirmed.
On March 2, volunteers led by women tore down the Alliance Tabernacle in Tabernagle. Hats, hammers, and nails were used as women joined men to dismantle the structure for removal to Lorain for future services.
The Lorain County Bank and Trust Co announces a three story structure to be built on the Reed Bros site on Middle Avenue by the National Bank of Elyria. The front will mirror the Lorain County building and the interior will be arranged for banking use. Construction will start as soon as weather allows.
County Superintendent W A Hiscox has notified the County Board of Education of his resignation to take effect at year end.
Albany March 3 Governor Smith urged the New York Assembly to pass a hoarding bill to curb food price rises. He said the best figures show a recent rise in the cost of living and urged a patient, targeted attack on hoarding to prevent food from leaving the market and to cap prices.
A fragment notes Elyria Royal and a store obis entry with numbers 5 and 16. The readable text lists these terms as key items in the fragment without clear event context or dates. The piece appears to be an OCR snippet from a local directory or notice segment.
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