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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

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Turmoil in Berlin as Kapp, Noske clash over control

The text reports that after a quick collapse of the reactionary government in Ber why the old regime reemerged. Minister Noske moves to restore order whileKapp and loyalists flee. Reports mention radical uprisings and barricades across Berlin with troops and striking workers in flux.

Associated Press Ber Defense Noske Germn Germany Berlin Wolfgang Kapp Paul Cellor von Seezht Ivbert iNapp Ebert Govert Ger Devlin

Arrest of Lester Edwards for neglecting children in Cleveland

Lester Edwards, a colored man, was arrested in Cleveland on a charge of neglecting his minor children. A warrant issued by Justice Chamberlain’s court led to Con stable John Hawlett departing this morning to bring Edwards back for a hearing.

Lester Edwards Cleveland

Census of City to Be Taken May Sixteenth

Elyria ministers plan a May 16 census survey to contact every city household. The effort aims to map church reach and determine each family's church preference through Sunday afternoon canvassing.

Presidential aspirants name women to mobilize new voters

A California presidential aspirant appoints three women as official campaign managers to reach new voters. Fletcher Dobyns of Chicago is for Governor Lowden, Harriet Vittum of Chicago for General Wood, and Katherine Edson of California for Senator Johnson. All have suffrage and political experience with Chicago municipal campaign activity noted.

California Fletcher Dobyns Chicago Lowden Harriet Vittum General Wood Katherine Edson Johnson Dobyns Vittum Culi« Farms Welfare Commission

Robbery on West Bridge Street Targets Traveling Merchant

H W Sherrard, a traveling merchant living on AES avenue, was robbed last evening near West Bridge Street by two colored men. They stopped him at gunpoint, searched him, and stole $2 in small change before fleeing westward on the rails. Police believe the assailants may have boarded a freight train and left town. They searched the neighborhood but found no trace.

H.W. Sherd

Lorain County Shriners Initiate Nearly 300 Members

Alkhorun Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine held ceremonies at a Cleveland Masonic hall as a class of nearly 300 received the initiation degrees. About 125 Lorain County Shrine members attended, plus many guests from Lorain city. The proceedings spanned afternoon and evening with a banquet at 6.

Alkhorun Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine Cleveland Wat Lorain County Shrine Edward Bowers

Horace Faxon Appointed Secretary of Bellefontaine Chamber

Horace Faxon of this city has been elected secretary of the Bellefontaine Chamber of Commerce and will begin his duties next Wednesday. He has been involved with the local Chamber here under Secretary Howenstine.

Horace Faxon Chamber of Commerce Bellefontain Faxon Howenstine

Red Cross Relief Feeds 30,000 in Polish Town

Devinsk reports the American Red Cross relief unit from Warsaw has saved 30000 people from starvation. Food had run out for weeks as Polish forces advanced. Soap kitchens are reopened feeding 17000 children and 29100 adults.

Associated Press Devinsk

Mouth Organ Playing A Lost Art Says Dealers

Dealers warn mouth harp playing is fading as boys do not take to it like fathers did. High prices, with harmonicas ranging from 1 to 4 dollars, may contribute to the decline from the old quarter price.

Baroness Huard to speak in Elyria on war films

The Rialto theatre hosts a free Friday program of The Heritage of France on March 19 at 3 pm with Baroness Huard of Paris sharing personal wartime experiences. A second address at the First Congregational Church at 8 pm offers free admission.

Elyria Rialto Theatre France Baroness Huard Paris John Himmelein Frank Bole Earl Bennett Nvar First Congregational Church

Arbor Day Observance Planned by City Schools

Governor Cox designates Friday in April for Arbor Day observance by public schools. The city marks years since prior observance and notes three trees planted by school children at Lunefty Park. Special programs for school exercises are planned to celebrate the day.

Cox Lunefty Park

Akron murderer's 12 day reprieve granted by governor

Columbus March 18 Associated Press Vincent Domnico of Akron was set for execution by electrocution at the penitentiary just after midnight when Governor Cox granted a 12 day reprieve.

Associated Press Columbus Vincent Domnico Akron Penitentiary Cox

Akron Phone Rate Increase Denied by Public Utilities Panel

The Ohio State Telephone Company request for higher rates in Akron and Warberton was rejected by the Public Utilities Commission. The panel ordered no increase at this time, citing no improvement in service since the previous raise and continuing the case for future consideration.

Webstor Press Columbus Mar State Public Utilities Commission Akron Warberton Ohlo State Telephone Company Sintc

Eight escape from jail at Steubenville

Eight male prisoners escaped from the Steubenville county jail early this morning. Authorities launched a search and reviewed cell blocks and exits for possible accomplices and clues.

Steubenville Associated Press Ergon County

Seven Train Crew Die in Bernina Pass Avalanche

Seven men of a train crew were killed when an avalanche overwhelmed a Berne Bernina Pass train at about 19 000 feet yesterday. No passengers were injured.

Berne Bernina Pass

Two Bids For Construction Water Mains Are Received

The Board of Control opened bids for excavating and laying a new water mains line from the pumping station to Penfield Junction. Two bids were received the Highway Construction Co Elyria 264 500 and Gillespie Construction Co New York 275 841. This is the second opening and the figures are about 10000 lower than original. The city may decide to do the work itself.

Board of Control Water Works Penfield Junction Highway Construction Co Elyria Gillespie Construction Co New York Mnay

Charlotte French Denies Charges in Separation Suit

Charlotte French of Gberly Road denies her husband William French’s divorce petition and alleges extreme cruelty. She says he threatened bodily harm, threw a flat iron, chased her from the home, and threatened to cut her throat. She also claims lack of support and states she had to work for income. She seeks an order barring his visits to her home.

Charlotte French Gberly Road Desauer Cross Petton William French Hke

Lorain to Be Enlarged by Annexation

County commissioners concluded a long hearing on annexing a large eastern tract to Lorain. The proposal passed, expanding the city by nearly a thousand acres along the Root road to the east, with mostly farmland and few new residents expected.

Lorain

Mrs Close Rites Largely Attended

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Close of 260 Harrison Street were held yesterday at St Peter's church Ridgeville and were largely attended by relatives and friends. She lived with her daughter Mrs Chas Henry and is survived by daughters Mrs J A Lacy Mrs Henry of E and Mrs G Eberling of Dover four sons Adam Wilbert Ashtabula William Wilbert Spencer John and Edward Wilbert Elyria twenty grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Elizabeth Close Harrison St St Peter's Church Ridgeville

Bank of Trenton Robbed in Night Burglary

Fifty six safety deposit boxes were emptied by robbers who entered the bank of Trenton Ohio near Hamilton during the night. No loss estimate could be made, an official stated.

Associated Press Hamilton, O Trenton Ohio

Hartley Toddler Falls Into Boiling Water in Fostoria

In Fostoria on March 18 Peter Hartley aged two fell into a tub of boiling water in the Hartley kitchen. He suffered severe burns over his body but remained alive.

Fostoria Peter Hartley Hartley

Landslides disrupt Baltimore and Ohio line near Cumberland

A thaw caused landslides blocking the Connellsville division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Cumberland Maryland. The worst slide four miles east of Connellville, with another at Slip Rock near Hyndham about fourteen miles northwest, tied up service yesterday.

Cumberland Connellaville Baltigiore Jahio Western Maryland Railway Cornellavil

Senate Rejects Reed Reservation On Peace Treaty

Washington March 18 the senate soon after meeting today rejected 48 to 27 a reservation offered by Senator Reed Democrat of Missouri. The measure would reserve to the United States for decision questions affecting its national honor or its vital interests.

Associated Press Washington Senate Reed Missouri United States

Grand Duchess Olga Found Living in Box Car

The American Red Cross announced at Washington headquarters that Grand Duchess Olga sister of the late Czar Nicholas is sheltering in a box car in Southern Russia. She is named as one of three survivors of the House of Romanov.

Associated Press Washington Olga Czar Nicholas Russia American Red Cross House of Romanol

Kiwanians Hear Elyria Future Talk at Noon Meeting

The Elyria Kiwania Club session at Hotel Audubon featured Secretary E. J. Hawenstein of the Chamber of Commerce discussing the future of Elyria. He urged growing factories be managed by capable leaders to become stable city pillars. Miss Irena Titus sang with Mrs. J. G. Wherry accompanying, and County Clerk C. M. Williams captured the Leader Shoe Co booster prize, famed for a rabbit's foot in his pocket.

Kiwaria Club Hotel Audwur E. J. Hawenstein Chamber of Commerce Elyria Jie Irena Titus Lakewood Congregational Church J. G. Wherry Hill Shoa Ca C. MM. Wiliams

Cleveland Cribbage Club Here Tonight

The Cleveland Cribbage Club meets this evening in Elyria at the Masonic Temple rooms. Rivalry with the Cleveland club has been keen with honors fairly even, and any interested players are invited to join, says George Savage.

Cleveland

Union machinists in Cincinnati seek 25 percent wage hike

Union machinists in Cincinnati voted for a 25 percent wage increase to take effect May 1. The city’s union membership is estimated at 12,000 workers.

Cincinnati Associated Press Cincinnati, O Union Machinists of Machinists Union

Allies arrest Turkish leaders and hold Constantinople

Interallied occupation of Constantinople continues with calm as British General Wilson orders arrests of nationalist leaders including Djemal Pasha. Proclamation from French British and Italian commissioners affirms provisional occupation and intent to restore order while not depriving Turks of the city. Naval forces occupy key harbors as ships brace for action. In Peoria, Canton Crystal Park tops five-minute counts in bowling event.

Associated Press Constantinople Bosphorus Gud Ted Statons Henry E. M. Wilson Djemal Pasha Dejvad Pasha Ententa Turkey

Five Hundred Dollar Pearl Spoiled Here Through Cooking

G. V. Chriss of the Tom Douglas store recalls finding a pearl in oysters bought recently. After cooking it, the pearl turned gray and lost its value, with a jeweler noting it would have been worth about 500 dollars if not cooked.

G. V. Chriss Tom Douglas Bat

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