German Civil War Turmoil Rocks Berlin and Ruhr Fronts
A flood of dispatches from Berlin Leipsic Essen Kiel and Hamburg details street fighting Bolshevik unrest and government crackdowns as Ebert Noske and troops attempt to restore order across the German republic. Reports say hundreds killed or wounded while Allied observers fear further advance into the Rhineland.
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Hamberg
Ebert
Leipsic
Berlin
Gustav Noske
Bulletin
Coblenz
London
Ger
Revolution Army
Exge
Ehertys Govmt
Exye Telegraph Company
German National Assembly
Stutt
Stuttgart
Exchange Telegraph
Rhineland
Essen
Krupp
Dusseldorf
Elberfeld
Cologne
Rhine
Germany
Kbert
Kiel
Hamburg
Indicted Senator Newberry Convicted in Conspiracy Case
In Grand Rapids Michigan sixty seven others were indicted. Newberry and sixteen associates were found guilty of criminal conspiracy by a jury. The verdict noted that while some were acquitted on the first count, none were guilty on the sixth count. Penalty includes a ten thousand dollar fine and up to two years imprisonment. Other named figures include John S Newberry campaign manager and Frederic agent plus A A Templeton and Richard Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Associated
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mai H. Newberry
Aml
John S
Truman
Senatorial States District Court
Paul King
Cam- New York Legislative
Deion Board
John Miller 71, Noted City Horseman, Dies
John Miller, 71, longtime driver and trainer of horses in the city, died Friday night at the home of his son George A. Miller at 116 Water Street. Survived by wife and children Miss Ida M. C. Miller, George A. Miller, and Donald H. Miller. Funeral Monday at 2 PM at the funeral parlors, Rev. Winters officiating. Burial in Ridgelawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
George A. Miller
Water St
Miller
Columbia Hardware? .Co
Cleveland
Ida M. C. Miller
Donald H. Miller
Rev. Winters
Ridgelawn
Freda Gesanterman Divorced by Judge Redington
Freda Gesanterman of this city was divorced yesterday by Judge Redington on grounds of extreme cruelty. She received the home, custody of her children, and alimony of $80 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Gesanterman
Redington
Union Proposes Arbitration Board for Elyria
The Central Labor Union of Elyria urges the Elyria Manufacturers' Association to reconvene talks on forming a conciliation or arbitration board to prevent local labor troubles. The letter, dated March 19 1920, expresses willingness to cooperate on any plan and emphasizes good faith for the city’s benefit. Ed Kelley chairs the committee.
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Central Labor Union
Elyria Manufacturing Association
Elyria, O
The
Elyria Manufacturers’ Assn
H. J. Edwards
Manufacturers’ Association
Elyria
Ed. Kelley
Mary Tabor files divorce petition
Mary J Taborn of Oberlin files for divorce from Henderson Tabern alleging cruelty and gross neglect. She says he is temperamental and has assaulted her, seeks exclusion from the home she paid for and restraint during the suit. The Sons of St George host an English social at G A R hall next Monday evening March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Taborn
Rf Oberlin
Aga
Henderson Tabern
Vic
Sons OF
Elyrians Attend Red Cross Conclave in Massillon
Miss Sraith and Miss Fay led Elyria Red Cross secretaries at a Massillon Conference Friday. Experts spoke on Home Service challenges and future plans. Attendees included Mr. Teleen of Lake Division, Dr. Reeve of the Cleveland Mental Clinic, Eugene Foster of Indianapolis, and Capt. J. L. Backus of Washington who described soldier follow up and welfare clearinghouses. The event opened by Mr. Stewart of The Central Steel Co. and Rotary Club hosts honored delegates.
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Sraith
Backus
Red Cross
American Legion
Stewart
Central Steel Co
Massillon
Rotary Club
Commissioners To Serve Four Years Under New Law
Lorain County electors may be unaware that a new state law changes county commissioners terms. The 1920 act amends section 2395, establishing a three member board with staggered terms and quadrennial elections beginning January following each November vote. The two top vote-getters in 1920 begin September 1921, with terms to 1925. the third member serves to 1928, after which all terms are four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Ohio
Board of County Commissioners
Noted French Woman Thrills Elyria With Addresses
Baroness Huard drew large crowds in Elyria with talks at the Rialto Theater and First Congregational Church. Mayor Jones lauded Franco-American ties and announced plans to form an Elyria auxiliary to the American Society to aid reconstruction in devastated France through the One Hundred Clubs network.
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Huard
Hs City
Rialto Theater
First Congregational Church
France
Jones
Elyrians
W. G. Sharp
Elyria
Cemetery to Buy Flower Vases for General Use
Service Director Henry Beck plans to purchase a quantity of neat vases for city cemetery use. Previously, improvised containers from tin to teacups were used, some proving unsightly. Under the new plan the cemetery will own the vases and loan them to those who wish to place flowers.
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Henry Beck
Lorain Inter-Church Conclave Set for April Eighth
Lorain County Inter-Church Conclave will be held at the First Congregational Church in Elyria on Thursday April 8. The event includes addresses charts and stereoptican pictures presenting survey results from the Interchurch Movement over the past year. Aimed at informing delegations from cooperating churches, the Elyria gathering features speakers who will also address conferences in Cleveland and Akron.
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Lorain County
Elyria
First Congregational Church
Interchurch Movement
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Akron
Summit County
Legion Minstrel Rehearsal Sunday in town
American Legion met Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce with good attendance. A minstrel show rehearsal is planned for Sunday at 2 20 PM and all members should attend. Cast not yet chosen. Director Mr Stutz urged participation. Ticket sales for April 7 and 8 were encouraging. The Service Star Legion invitation for April 5 was accepted and a service flag will be presented with exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Stutz
Service Star Legion
Keyl Orchestra Delights Elyria Church Audience
Kryl's Orchestral Sextette performed at the Methodist church last evening, closing the Men's club lecture series before a full house. The concert drew sustained applause and encores, with leader Irene Slotofsky and soloists Jessie Pringle Fara Groves Anna Slack acclaimed for their skilled performances. Robert Wheeler on saxophone and Raymond Endrassen on clarinet also contributed high order.
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Kryl
Elyria
Irene Slotofsky
Jessie Pringle
Fara Groves
Anna Slack
Robert Wheeler
Raymond Endrassen
Thousand Killed in Kiel Report as Reds Take Rails
London reports say one thousand persons were killed in Kiel. Essen has surrendered to Ikmez. Communists have seized many railways and continue to gain strength.
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Kiel
Saxony
Kalia
Cieuiitz
London
Essen
Ikmez
County Board Names New County School Chief
The county board of Education met to select a successor to resigning W A Hiscox. Two candidates, S C Seale of Kent Normal and O T Jacobs of District No 2, vied for the post. Seale won after three board members backed him. Jacobs had two votes. The new superintendent will take office August 1, and Seale has been in Kent Normal extension work.
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County Board, of Education
Turner
W. A. Hiscox
S. C. Seaie
Kent Normal School
O. T. Jacobs
Jacobs
Cotton
Gibson
Briggs
Seale
Jameson
Gibbs
Kent Normal
Elyria seeks county approval to lay water main
Elyria petitions the county commissioners for permission to lay a new water main along county roads in Sheffield and Elyria Townships. The line would run largely along the roadway between the pumping station and Penfisid Junction, needing official consent to proceed. Also listed are marriage licenses for Francis Comerford and Ella Hall and Chas eee with Mabel Anderson.
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Elyria
Sheffield
Penfisid
Francis Comerford
Ella Hall
Gisemwodd
W. Va
Mabel Anderson
Lorain
Ratification Defeated in Senate by Narrow Margin
Ratification failed 49 to 35 with 25 Republicans and 21 Democrats for and 12 Republicans against. Four months of talks yielded 17 additional Democrats in favor, Robinson moved to reconsider but was ruled out on a point of order. House action would be needed to continue a peace declaration. Wilson disapproved of a process verbal approach and Harding was paired for ratification while Pomerene voted yes.
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Washington
White House
Senate
Knox
Germany
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
Vevistas
Robinson
Arkansas
House of Representatives
United States
House
Congress
New Mexico
Harding
Ohio
Pomerene
Baby Fitch Dies at Seven Months in Home Loss
J Kendall Fitch, seven months old, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Fitch, died at their Heldmyer block home. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at Friday Funeral Parlors conducted by the Salvation Army.
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J. Kendall Fitch
Glenn Ki. Fitch
Heldmyer Block
Salvation Army
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Elief
Fiona
Leipse
Wilson Sen. Newberry
Associated Press
Trohr Tt
Ling
Essen Wen
von Watter
Thuringia
Ham
Arzburg
Regensburg
Asbach
Stay Noske
Ttional Assembly
Noske
Ber
Mueller Jerr Giesberts
Ruhr
Thuringis
Magnus
Covenant
Elyria Manufacturers’ Association
Mary Tabor
Legion Minstrel
Keyl Orchestra
Church
Deale I
County
Righinay
Fitch
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