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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1920
Page
1
The Chronicle reports on the national suffrage issue as debates and ratification tensions rise. News from Berlin details Bolshevik threats, strikes, and civil unrest affecting Germany and global reactions.
Hobart E Corning former sheriff of Loran County died after a paralysis stroke in Lebanon Pennsylvania. He had lived in Washington D C and belonged to Richard Allen Post A R and King Solomon's Lodge F and A M. He leaves a widow two daughters Adella Boyd and J M Ryals and three sons Clarence J Leveritt B and HH Munson Corning. Funeral arrangements pending with service at the Elyrian M E church to be announced.
Tomorrow evening the Young Men's Business Club meets at the Chamber of Commerce assembly room for a weekly program. Several members will perform stunts, storytelling and songs. New members are urged to attend and see the club's lively spirit as the campaign for 600 members gains momentum.
J J Mosher of Princeton Avenue narrowly escaped death late Saturday after driving north toward Broad Street and passing the north gate at the East avenue crossing. The South gate swung down and the gateman shouted a warning as a passenger train bore down. Mosher leaped free just as his Ford was hit and wrecked, the mishap leaving the car a total loss.
The culvert on East River Street at the city limits caved in last Saturday forcing a street closure. Warning signs are in place to protect the public until repairs are completed.
Washington reports the fate of women’s suffrage hinges on Delaware’s special legislative session. If Delaware acts affirmatively, twenty million women gain the vote in the looming presidential election. if not, suffrage loses a critical path to the required thirty six states. The fight features national suffrage leaders and high stakes for November.
A Legion Minstrels rehearsal is scheduled for tonight at 7 30 on the third floor of the city building. All members are urged to attend. Mrs Priscilla J Marshall visits Cincinnati this week with her nephew. Thelma Harrison, Lititz Young Ladies Seminary senior, will return home for Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs F Harrison and Mr and Mrs Arthur Whelan hosted friends in Norwalk yesterday.
Peter Schramm long time farmer died Sunday after a prolonged illness on Schramm road. He arrived at age twelve and lived on the farm 71 years. Survived by wife and six children Jacob A and Frederick J in Russia township Mrs Simes Ridgeville Franklin G Catherine and Walter H at home. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm at the house conducted by Rev. G W Krause.
Six Elyria young men Charles Tobin Victor Howard Antonio Kelinsky Vincent Krell Alvin Warringer and George Zoldak have enlisted in the United States Army. They will be sent to Camp Taylor Kentucky to join the 7th Field Artillery.
An automobile driven by H. McCaffery of Wellington collided with one driven by M. Rawson on Cheapside Sunday evening. Both cars were damaged and the passengers shaken but no serious injuries were reported.
County auditor Welty has completed the December tax distribution for the county. Elyria receives 131,136.58 for its general fund while the school board gets 120,653.07. Lorain and Oberlin lead the general fund totals with 243,250.80 and 26,149.08 respectively, and other towns receive smaller amounts.
Mary A Isler aged 79 died last night at her son Herbert’s home at 224 Fourteenth Street. She is survived by her son and two daughters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the house conducted by Rev Burner. Burial at Ridge lawn.
City health department reports six confirmed scarlet fever cases with several mild, unreported instances. Health Officer French warns unreported cases violate the law and will be prosecuted. officials say the illness is approaching epidemic levels in parts of the state.
Washington and the nation celebrate the ratification of the Susan B Anthony amendment as the 36th state confirms equal suffrage. The piece recalls the 1913 procession, White House pickets, prison specials, and viral campaigns that pressured President Wilson and Congress to submit the amendment.
The M. E. church Men’s class drew 140 attendees surpassing prior records as active members from various backgrounds joined. Lorain’s class had 92, Elyria aims for 200 next Sunday to win the oversea attendance contest. The Sunday school reached 76 and plans to reach 1,000 on Easter Sunday.
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