German Revolt Tops Government as Bloodshed Flows
Chaos grips Germany as Ebert forces mobilize to reclaim power amid a general strike. Reports place Gustav Bauer and other ex ministers, with labor groups and workers aiding the upheaval. Berlin dispatches note intrigue around Kapp and a royal restoration pledge denied by new rulers.
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Associated Press
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Stuttgart
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Frederick Ebert
Dresden
Herr Heische
Herr von Berger
Rotterdam
Bavarian Cabinet Resigns Amid German Political Shift
Independent socialists and comrades met at Mannheim to back a pro soviet government. Bavarian government resigns. assembly to be summoned Tuesday to negotiate a new cabinet. Berlin military movement looming, with calls for unity against the Berlin actions.
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Associated Press
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Gerpear
Berlin
Penhagen
Sailors Report on Kiel Altona Support for New Government
A confidential message filed at 0 o clock last night indicated there was no confirmed report that sailors at Kiel and Altona had given support to the new government.
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Altona
Emperor Wilhelm Omits Services in Nervous State
March 15 lergonen. Former Emperor William spent part of yesterday in the castle garden showing great tension with up and down signs. Religious services were omitted yesterday as strain from recent events weighs on him.
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Lergonen
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Mobs Battle for Control in German Crisis
March 15 reports bloodshed as factions vie for control of Germany. In Frankfurt fifteen killed and over a hundred wounded in street fighting. mobs seize an arms depot and police abandon town. Shots fired between torpedo boats and naval workers as Berlin leaders take vessels. Marines occupy the dockyard and work stoppages halt industry and water plants. An American commander in Silesia warns Socialists to refrain from strikes that hinder the army.
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Ankfort
Berlin
Slenz
American Troops Will Not Take Part in Allied Advance
Washington reports that American troops on the Rhine will not join any allied advance into Germany without explicit directions from President Wilson. The 1300-strong detachment under Major General Henry T. Allen remains under Marshal Foch’s technical authority due to armistice terms, while barbed wire and heavy weapons edge Berlin toward potential counterrevolution as Germany’s political upheaval continues.
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Germany
Wilson
War Department
United States
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the Rhine
Henry T. Allen
City Council Meet Tonight Seeks Paving Adama Street
The city council will meet in regular session this evening to consider paving Adama Street as requested by Councilman Andrass. Also on the agenda is legislation for additions to the sewer system.
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Adama
Andrass
Alty
City Council Faces Busy Evening Over Gas Rate Claim
The Gas Co remains undecided on whether to pursue a rate increase. City officials expect a bustling council session as they handle the pending issue and related public concerns.
Damage suit starts over materials and damages claims
The Standard Oil Company sues The Highway Construction Company in courtroom No 1 for materials sold and car demurrage. The defendant counters with a petition seeking damages for alleged late delivery of materials.
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Standard Oi! Co
The
Highway Construction Co
Reduced Coal Freight Rates Aimed At Year Round Supply
Washington reports Interstate Commerce Commission to cut coal freight rates by at least 15 percent April through October and raise 15 percent October through April. Plan urged by Cleveland iron coal interests and Senator Pomerene aims to ease coal shortages, steady demand, and prevent seasonal fuel famine.
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Interstate Commission
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Congress
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Edsar E. Clark
Interstate Commirce Commission
Cleveland Era
Baby Smith Dead After Brief Illness
The eleven days old infant son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Smith Jr died Saturday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the family home 405 Gulf Street with burial at Ridgelawn.
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Walter E. Smith
Sjr
Gulf Street
Ridgelawn
Elyria Sunday School Class Leads Lorain Contest
The Elyria and Lorain Sunday school classes compete for the largest month attendance. Elyria surpassed Lorain last Sunday with 105 attendees, bringing their total to 538 for the period. Credit goes to W. A H. Vanoster Lieut. Mason Smith and C. W Kopes plus class members for boosting turnout.
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H. Vanoster
Lieut. Mason Smith
C. W. Koppes
Elyria
Machinery to Clean Streets Is Purchased
The Board of Control buys street cleaning equipment for city use. A Hargis road grader by Good Roads Machine Co costs 450 dollars and includes two sprinklers and eight horse power. Also purchased from Galen Iron Works is a Little Ideal reversible reader machine for 325 dollars.
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Board of Control
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Galen Iron Works
Rotary Club Meeting Tuesday Luncheon at YMCA
The Rotary club will hold its Tuesday noon luncheon at the YMCA. Arthur Patrick of General Phonograph Supply Co. will speak on the phonograph business, noting the company is the largest in the United States with Elyria factories and facilities in several other cities.
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Rotary Club
Fire devastates Grand View as 1000 homeless and $2 million loss
A large blaze in Grand View Texas yesterday afternoon destroyed business blocks and left about a thousand people homeless. The fire burned through the night, causing an estimated two million dollars in damage before dawn today.
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Associated Press
Grand View
Texas
Last Day To Pay Income Tax At Elyria Office
The article notes today is the final deadline for income tax payments. The Internal Revenue temporary office at the post office has been busy, especially evenings, with many people waiting to receive help filling forms. The deputy director reports heavier crowds than last year and several taxpayers unable to complete their filings before closing.
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Elyria
Two Divorce Cases Filed in Court of Common Pleas
Two divorce suits were filed in the Court of Common Pleas. Cynthia Cooper of Oberlin seeks a divorce from John Cooper on grounds of gross neglect of duty and wilful absence. Chas Dunn seeks a divorce from Catherine Dunn on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. He alleges she neglected meals, left home often, and struck him when remonstrated.
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Court of Common Pleas
Cynthia Cooper
Oberlin
John Cooper
Chas Dunn
Catherine Dunn
Judge Excuses Jurors for St Patrick's Day Observance
Judge Thompson excused the extra jurors until next Thursday citing the St Patrick's Day celebration. The decision followed court remarks noting the Irish heritage respect and the desire to allow jurors to observe the holiday.
Maynard property bought by M. E. Church in Elyria
In a morning session the M. E. church trustees announced the purchase of Dr. O. T. Maynard’s east-adjacent property from Migria Savings & Banking Co estate trustees for 20000 dollars. The land will be rented now and possibly used by the church later to prevent objectionable construction near the church. Names listed include Walter Hysell 25 locomotive foreman Elyria and Marie Mort 20 Amherst along with Chas. Galua 49 blacksmith Canton and Bella Denaes 43 Elyria.
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Dr. O. T. Maynard
Board and Quarterly Conference
Migria Savings& Banking Co
Maynard
Walter Hysell
Ireman
Elyria
Marie Mort
Amherst
Chas. Galua
Canton
Bella Denaes
Car derailment at Lodi Street Bridge disrupts tracks
A car in charge of Motorman Vanosickle and Conductor Ramer jumped the track near the east end of Lodi Street Bridge in heavy rain. The tender struck the railing, blocking both tracks and causing delays. Three passengers and crew suffered bumps. rail conditions from a severe winter worsen risk of further incidents without repairs by the company.
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Lodi Street Bridge
Ramer
Xeta
City Water Starts to Improve After Ice Clears From Lake
City water quality shows notable improvement over the past day or two as lake ice blown northward clears. Officials report better water clarity and anticipate returning to normal conditions within a few days.
Coal mine halts homestead cellar work in Plum district
Homesteaders John and H Wegher uncover a coal seam while digging a cellar on their Plum district claim in Newcastle Wyoming on March 15 The Weghers say the coal mine blocks excavation for a future shack and will force them to resume digging later They compare the find to the nearby Cambria coal camp and question plans for agricultural and stock-raising use on the ranch Vancouver sports notes report Japanese Canadian athletes excelling in American games and a local hockey team forming during winter In Delta Delaware a doctor performs a bat operation continued aboard the Delta hospital on March 15
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Cambria Coal Camp
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