Claims of German Revolution and US involvement intensify
News items report 2000 dead in a German upheaval, a relief train aiding 200 Americans in Leipsic, defeat of a peace treaty offered to President Wilson, and Senator Newberry with 16 of 84 co defendants found guilty. Nolo contendere and indictments widen with 93 Democrats said to sweep Germany opposing a pact. Essen captured and 67 others indicted with mixed acquittals and guilty verdicts.
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Leipsic
Wilso
Sen. Newberry
Noloheviom
Germany
AED
Essen
Newberry and 16 Co-defendants Found Guilty in 1918 Senate Election Case
Grand Rapids report says Senator Truman H. Newberry and sixteen of his 84 co defendants were convicted of criminal conspiracy in the 1918 senatorial election. The jury named relatives and aides among the convicted, with penalties set at a ten thousand dollar fine and up to two years in prison.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
United States District Court
John S. Newberry
Paul King
Frederick Cody
New York
A. A. Templeton
Detroit Board of Commerce
Hannibal Hopkins
B. Franklin Emery
E. S. Chilson
National Republican
Orchard Filet
Turbulent German unrest prompts German crisis report
Coblenz reports a special train carrying American and allied business men as danger fears rise in Germany. London tallies 2000 dead in the fighting. Berlin dispatches describe Bolshevik influence, street battles, and Ebert's government holding firm amid unrest across Essen and Thuringia.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
LD90
SD3
Leipsic Thisfternoon
London
Berlin
Expange
Stuttgart
Essen
Red’’ Army
von Watter
Oops
Thuringia
Ebert
Leipsic
Exchange Telegraph Company
Jessare
Inerlin
German National Assembly
Stuttart
Ormal
Hamarg
Cruiserschwarzburg
Regensburg
Yittlesbach
Gustav Noske
Noske
Premier Auer
Mueller
Thuringis
Kie
Saxony
Aeatphalia
Sen
Chemnitz
Janen
John Miller Dies at 71 Former Local Horseman
John Miller 71 a former well known horseman in this city died Friday in his son's home at 116 Water Street after a period with illness. Survived by wife and children Miss Ida M C Miller George A Miller and Donald H Miller funeral Monday at 2 pm at the Friday parlors conducted by Rev Winters with burial at Ridgelawn.
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John Miler
George A. Miller
Water St
Miller
Columbia Hardware Co
Cleveland
Ida M. C. Miller
Donald H. Miller
Gesunterman Divorce Awarded to Wife in Custody and Alimony
Freda Gesunterman of the city was granted a divorce by Judge Redington on the ground of extreme cruelty. She receives custody of the children, the home, and $30 per month alimony.
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Freda Gesunterman
Thin City
Redington
Labor union urges arbitration board for Elyria city wide
After extended negotiations the Central Labor Union of Elyria Ohio sends a letter to the Elyria Manufacturers Association proposing formation of a conciliation or arbitration board to prevent labor troubles. The union seeks cooperation and reiterates good faith for the city's welfare.
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Central Labor Union
Elyria Manufacturing Association
Elyria
Maron
Elyria Manufacturers’ Assn
H. J. Edwards
Manufacturers’ Association
Elytia
Atention
Divorce Petition Filed by Mary Tabor in Oberlin
Mary J. Yabern of Oberlin files for divorce from Henderson Tabern, alleging cruelty gross neglect and violent temper. She seeks to bar him from the home she claims to own and to restrain him from harassing her during the suit.
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Mary J. Yabern
Oberlin
Henderson Tabern
Sons of St George to entertain at G A R hall gathering
The SONS OF ST GEORGE will entertain older English folks at a social gathering in the G A R hall next Monday evening March 22. The event invites local seniors to enjoy a program of songs and camaraderie.
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Sons OF ST George
G. A. R. Hall
Elyrians Attend Red Cross Secretaries Conference in Massillon
Miss Smith and Miss Fay of the Elyria Red Cross attended a Friday Secretaries Conference in Massillon. Experts discussed Home Service work, rural programs, psychiatric topics, and follow up plans for transient soldiers. Noted participants included Mr. Teleen of Lake Division, Dr. Reeve of the Cleveland Mental Clinic, Eugene Foster of Indianapolis, and Capt. J L Backus of Washington. The event opened by Mr. Stewart of The Central Steel Co, Massillon Chapter chairman.
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Miss Smith
Miss Fay
Elyria Red Cross
Massillon
Teleen
Lake Division
Reeve
Cleveland
Eugene Foster
Indianapolis
J. L. Backus
Washington
Backus
Red Cross
American Legion
Stewart
Central Steel Co
Rotary Club
New Ohio Law Extends County Commissioners' Terms
Lorain County electors learn that a new state law amends Section 2395 of the General Code changing how county commissioners are elected and how long they serve. The 1920 election assigns terms for three commissioners, with staggered start dates, transitioning to four year terms thereafter.
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Lorain County
Ohio
Board of County Commissioners
Noted French Woman Delights Elyria Audience
Baroness Huard toured Elyria with afternoon address at Rialto Theater and an evening talk at First Congregational Church. Mayor Jones praised Franco American ties while officials outlined plans to form an Elyria auxiliary to the American Society and to organize a One Hundred Club chain to aid reconstructing devastated France.
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Huard
Rialto Theater
First Congregational Church
France
Jones
Elyrians
W. G. Sharp
Elyria
Cemetery Vases Planned For City Use
Service Director Henry Beck announces purchase of neat vases for city cemetery use. The plan keeps vases in cemetery ownership and loans them to visitors, replacing prior improvised containers from tin cans and other unsightly options.
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Henry Béck
Lorain County Inter Church Conclave Set for April 8
Lorain County interchurch conference will be held at Elyria First Congregational Church on Thursday April 8 with addresses charts and pictures illustrating the Interchurch Movement. Delegations from Ohio counties will learn aims and methods as leading speakers from Lorain will also speak in Cleveland and Akron events.
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Lorain County
Elyria
First Congregational Church
Interchurch Movement
Ohio
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Akron
Summit County
Legion Minstrel Rehearsal Scheduled by American Legion
The American Legion met at the Chamber of Commerce with strong attendance. A minstrel show rehearsal was set for Sunday at 2 30 PM, cast not yet chosen, director Mr Stutz seeking all members. Ticket sales for April 7 and 8 were encouraging. The Service Star Legion invitation for April 8 was accepted and a service flag will be presented then.
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American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Stutz
Service Star Legion
Amercan Legion
Kryl's Orchestral Sextette Delights Elyria Audience
Kryl's Orchestral Sextette appeared in the Methodist church for the Men's club event, drawing a full church and earning prolonged applause and encores. Miss Irene Slotofsky led on violin with Miss Jessie Pringle soprano and piano, while Miss Fara Groves on cornet and Miss Anna Slack on cello impressed. Robert Wheeler played saxophone and Raymond Endrassen clarinet, both delivering high order performances.
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Kryl
Elyria
Irene Slotofsky
Jessie Pringle
Fara Groves
Anna Slack
Robert Wheeler
Raymond Endrassen
1000 Killed in Kiel Report Sparks Rail Crisis
London reports say one thousand people have been killed in Kiel. Essen has surrendered to women. Communists have seized many railways and continue to gain strength.
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London
Kiel
Essen
Commun Ats
JEALE I NAMED COUNTY SCHOoL CHIEF
The county board of Education met to elect a successor to W A Viscox county superintendent who recently resigned. Two candidates were considered C Seale of Kent Normal school and T Jacobs district superintendent of District No 3. Seale won despite Jacobs having broad endorsements. The new superintendent will take office August 1 and has been engaged at Kent Normal in extension work.
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County Board of Education
Turner
W. A
Iscox
The
Boar
C. Seale
Kent Normal School
T. Jacobs
Cotton
Gibson
Briggs
Seale
Jameson
Gibbs
Jacobs
Kent Normal
Elyria Seeks Right to Lay Water Main on County Roads
The city of Elyria asks county commissioners for permission to lay water mains along county roads in Sheffield and Elyria townships. The new line would run from the pumping station toward Penfield Junction, with approval needed before construction.
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Elyria
Sheffield
Penfield Junction
Local Marriage Licenses Listed For Francis Comerford Couple
Francis Comerford a 26 year old machinist and Elia Hall 30 of Elyria appear on a marriage license list. Charles Dotson 41 a telephone foreman of Greenwood Virginia and Mabel Anderson 24 of Lorais are also recorded with licenses.
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Francis Comerford
Elia Hall
Elyria
Chas
Dotson
Greenwood
Mabel Anderson
Lorais
Ratification Vote in Senate Sees Shifts and Opposition
The ratification tally shows 283 Republicans and 21 Democrats for, with 12 Republicans against. Four months of talks added 17 Democrats to the yes side, but Senator Robinson moved to reconsider and was blocked. House action would be needed to declare peace by resolution, while Wilson disapproved of a process verbal approach. Senator Harding was paired, Senator Pomerene voted yes.
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Washington
White House
Senate
Knox
Germany
Wilson
Tor and
Zu Wer
Robinson
Arkansas
Tas
House of “Representatives
United States
Wiro
House
Congress
New Mexico
Harding
Ohio
Pomerene
Baby Fitch Dies at Seven Months in Heldmyer Home
Seven month old J Kendall Fitch, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Fitch, died at home last night in Suite 4 Heldmyer. Funeral services are planned for Friday afternoon at the Parlor conducted by the Salvation Army.
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J. Kendall Fitch
Glenn KK. Fitch
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Hamberg
Covenant
Bulletin
Rhineland
Krupp
Dusseldorf
Elberfeld
Cologne
Rhine
Leipskc
Hamburg
John Miller
ENON
Elyria Manufacturers’ Association
Ed. Kelley
Mary Tabor
Legion Minstrel
Keyl Orchestra
CHUGH
Jeale I
Chie
O. T. Jacobs
Fitch
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