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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
1
Two armed robbers entered the Cleveland Trust Company branch during a blizzard in North Dakota and escaped with about $12,000 in cash as a teller was counting payroll funds. The incident disrupted bank operations and prompted a manhunt.
Dispatches from Germany state that attacks on Matthias Erzberger, the finance minister under the Ebbert/Obert government, fueled public distrust and helped spark revolt. Helfferich faced libel charges over claims Erzberger directed German finances for personal gain, with the verdict seen as a broader rebuke of Erzberger.
Kapp administration in Berlin collapses with a 1 PM resignation amid rising radicalism and street clashes. Reports claim casualties in Dresden and other centers as the new government in Stuttgart vows swift restoration of order within a week to eight days.
The fragmentary OCR text suggests a local item about a special event or notice though key details are unreadable. A single clear fact remains unclear due to garbled typography.
With the month nearing its midpoint, city records show building permits being issued as police report activity notes. Permits cover constructing multiple modern homes in various districts, plus garages and repairs, totaling over $57 000 in value.
A fashion display at Ridgeville opens with a spring show featuring hosiery, laces, and white accessories. Attendees admire shapes up to 124 and expect outfits to be ready for a new season.
The Rotary Club heard A L Patrick of General Phonograph Supply discuss the rapid rise of the phonograph industry. He cited widespread employment, production and shipping of machines, praising ongoing growth and the Flyria factory alongside other facilities in the organization.
New York March 1 Valuable statistics on the high cost of living were presented to a subcommittee of anthracite miners and operators. The committee expressed hope for definite action on miners demands for a 60 percent wage raise until a settlement. President Wilson had announced a wage question in the bituminous field.
Yesterday a preliminary opening number announced by the School Chronicle telegram calls attention to an event for teachers parents and pupils. It promises entertainment value and a focus on youth with appeal to older participants as well.
Reports from Hungary claim Admiral Miklós Horthy who took office March 1 oversees a white terror surpassing the Bolshevik red terror. The advices describe brutality and excesses by Horthy's forces, arguing the dictatorship exceeds that of Bela Kun.
In Boone Indiana on March 17 Mrs Alice Locum secured her thirteenth divorce, this time from John Locum. The case drew a crowd as she, famed as the Grief Widow, continued her courtroom series amid public interest in a career marked by multiple separations and headlines.
The Lo rain County Fish and Game club elected officers at its annual meeting with F C Wilford named president and a slate including Kellogg Day and Charles Hancock. The board set dates for the next meeting and a Rialto Theatre gathering in early April to feature theatre pictures.
Five known dead and thousands of dollars in property damage mark a two day blizzard across North Dakota. Hazel Miner 18 died after shielding her younger siblings in Center from the storm while Adolph Wohika tried to reach help for his brothers as they faced freezing conditions.
D A Daiber an employee of the Wialleys Overlands plant was injured this morning while on his way to work. He stepped on a draw bar as a freight train glided forward and narrowly escaped losing a foot. Train crews released him after about fifteen minutes and he was taken to hospital for treatment.
William Thomas Babcock 63 years old died after a three year illness at his home on Schwamm road. He is survived by his wife and four children, Mrs Freeman, Mrs Eason, Mrs Hitsman, and Melton Babcock of Elyria. Funeral services will be Friday at 3 PM at the funeral parlors. Burial will be at Carlisle Cemetery where he had served as sexton for many years.
Washington March 17 Photographers were allowed to capture President Wilson’s first image since his western trip last September. He left the White House grounds for his fifth automobile ride since his illness in October.
Columbus March 17 The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the graduated auto tax with retroactive effect from January 1. Owners must obtain a new license form within fifteen days and pay four tax periods: full tax by April 1, three fourths after April, half after July 1, and one quarter after October. The levy funds state road maintenance and includes rates for motorcycles cars and commercial vehicles with weight-based additions. Harvey Smith serves as secretary of state.
In a Senate Investigating Committee session Rear Admiral Lima expands on charges that overseas staff inadequacy hindered several months of the U S naval war effort. He asserts global command issues eroded maximum wartime efficiency and cites the March 17 statement as support.
Chemist Curtice announces water now fit for drinking after prior inconsistencies and public concern. He cites improved purification, lake clearing, and replacement of old deposits as reasons for the safety and reliability of the supply.
Police report a man died this morning from injuries after a home invasion last night in which he was assaulted and robbed of $200. The incident occurred on Del Harize's street, near Newton Puls, with Warren listed among those involved.
Life long resident of the county Mrs Frank Ketchum aged 41 died yesterday afternoon at Memorial hospital. She is survived by her husband Thad Wilson of Pittsfield daughter Ruby Linden son Thad Wilson and by in laws and county officials. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home conducted by Rev W L Burner. Burial at Ridgelawn.
William Jennings Bryan visited from Florida to New York and joined Democratic senators in third hour negotiations on the peace treaty. He urged ratification to allow the party to align with the majority senate view and avoid obstructing the treaty process.
Robbers broke into the Yalger bank early today near Lima and escaped with 21300 in liberty bonds from safety deposit boxes. Mac Fury Allen attended a formal dancing party Wednesday at the Hollendes Hotel in Cleveland.
Washington March 17 With Minnesota sending twenty four delegates pledged to General Leonard Wood the Wood campaign strengthens its lead in the Republican race He also claims instructed delegates from five states bringing total committed to Wood to about eighty with more pledged in Tennessee Oklahoma Delaware Connecticut New Mexico Colorado and the Philippine Islands Minnesota’s results are not official by primary vote but the win solidifies a strong wood bloc ahead of Harding Johnson and Lowden as the party eyes the convention.
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