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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
1
Associated Press report from Columbus says Governor Cox will convene a gathering of city solicitors tomorrow to discuss the housing situation and steps to curb alleged rent profiteering. D A Baird notes uncertain attendance and limited formal complaints, citing possible investigations only after a Columbus council decision.
The Elyr Milling and Power Co plant near East Falls supplying direct current to Lorain County Electric Co was partly destroyed by a midnight fire. Firefighters faced access issues due to the plant’s location. DC equipment and water wheels were put out of service. Loss estimated between 8000 and 10000 dollars, with power disruptions affecting several elevators and stores until an AC system is installed.
For the first time a fire department captain asks to be demoted to Class A fireman. Captain Stegman of Station 1 cites salary and extra responsibility. the request is granted. Lieutenant Drago becomes captain at Station 1, Benton moves to Station 3. Rhinebert, Phipps and Mosby promoted to regular firemen.
The Elyria Barbers' Union voted to raise haircuts to 75 cents starting tomorrow while shaves stay at 15 cents. Old timers recall past price hikes from 25 to 50 cents, fearing layoffs and a return to 19th century styles as barbers claim owners set no price change versus barber shares.
Colson Co employees operate a plant store run by a five member shop committee. The self supporting scheme, backed by moral support from management, buys shirts shoes and sugar in carload lots yielding large savings. A mutual aid society aids members in financial need. Similar cooperatives attract attention from other plants.
Paradise Soda Grill was incorporated today in Columbus for eighty thousand dollars by L. Pase and D. Stanley.
Tomorrow is the first of April known as April Fools Day. The piece warns readers to watch their steps and avoid practical jokes like fake phone calls and pocket books tied to strings left on sidewalks.
Two divorce cases filed in Lorain court involve couples married in Europe with one child. John Harvi and Katie Hari seek three years wilful absence. George Shillitova and Ada Stl lito married in Scotland face wilful absence grounds. One divorce was granted yesterday by Judge Redington, with Harry Emmet and Margaretta Emmet noted for wilful absence.
A Budapest dispatch relayed from Basle reports a nationwide Turkish revolution against Allied rule, with Constantinople remaining quiet. The alert came via Paris dated March 31, indicating broad unrest across the country.
Robert Decker who was sent to the penitentiary over two years ago for the murder of James Baldwin has been released and is back in the city where he has secured a position. He shot Baldwin one night in the alley near the Depot street saloon amid claims Baldwin broke up his home. Decker has been a model prisoner and friends aided his parole with support from the prosecuting attorney the trial judge the mayor and other citizens. The Board of Clemency granted release up to the time of the murder, with backers believing he acted while temporarily demented.
Columbus March 8. Because local licensing agents cannot distribute the 1920 automobile license tags by midnight tonight, Secretary of State Smith today granted a ten days' extension of time.
Washington March 31 officials said the White House has no information on which faction supports President Wilson in filing a petition to place his name on Georgia’s presidential primary ballot. The petition was submitted without his knowledge.
Copenhagen reports a general strike scheduled to begin Tuesday after King Christian and the new ministry rejected the unions offer to resolve the political crisis if Parliament convenes immediately.
Harry T. Stokes, a six foot tall young man, has joined the police force as a new patrolman. He received his badge and club Monday night and began his first beat with Patrolman Hill while learning duties of the position.
An automobile belonging to Joe Nanasi of North Olmstead, an employee of Garford Manufacturing Co., was stolen yesterday afternoon from a shed at the plant where it had been left by the owner. The theft was carried out in broad daylight.
Twenty indictments were returned by the Stark County Grand Jury last night. One is for first degree murder against Dick Howell, accused of killing Anthony Skotnichey, a city detective, here several months ago.
Admits include Mrs F M Bright at Rocky River and Mrs Steve Lendzag, 405 Bond Street. Discharges include Mrs A J Andrews and Miss Kata Rogers. Also listed are M. L. Porter, Erie Pa and Mrs. Richard Pillvant, 416 Columbus Street, T M Porter, Erie Pa with Mary Pol luck from Gates hospital.
Henrietta D March 31 During a passion week prayer service the Hen rietta Hill church caught fire from an unknown source. The congregation fought the blaze and continued the service after extinguishing the flames.
White House staff at Woods Hole Massachusetts prepare for the arrival of President Wilson and his official family around June. The preparations indicate ongoing plans for a presidential summer retreat and related arrangements.
Copenhagen March 31 offers by unionists to avert a general strike with a Reichstag call were rejected by King Christian and the new Danish ministry. The general strike seems inevitable as all classes unite with the majority socialists to demand it.
The fire department answered two alarms this forenoon for small fires. At F. L. Gazeau’s home 318 Mendelson Ter a waste paper fire in the kitchen was extinguished with chemicals causing about 25 dollars in damage. A second alarm was from Bert Nicholson’s home on Lodi Street where a bottle in the yard lit a pile of firewood. a garden hose extinguished it before the firefighters arrived.
A vote on ratification of the equal suffrage amendment was expected in the Delaware Lower House late today after committee approval. The Senate will await the Lower Branch action, with anti suffragists confident of defeat while national party leaders push for ratification.
A tentative wage agreement schedule was approved today by a subcommittee of bituminous coal operators and workers, to be reviewed further by the general scale committee. Separate notes report Mississippi and Maryland actions on the federal woman suffrage amendment with hearings and potential delays.
Retail milk dealers announced yesterday that starting April 1 the price will drop one cent on quarts and pints. Current prices are 16c for quarts and 8c for pints, with new prices at 15c for quarts and 8c for pints. Reductions have been considered for some time and mirrors cuts in Cleveland and nearby cities.
The House of Commons approved the Irish Home Rule bill on its second reading by 248 to 94. The supporting vote reflects a strong parliamentary mandate for the measure amid ongoing debates in London.
Central Union telephone rates will be increased in Columbus Akron Dayton Springfield Youngstown Toledo and Zanesville beginning tomorrow under a decision by the state public utilities commission. Increases are mainly on commercial subscriptions.
The Willys-Overland Company boosts employee welfare with a plant hospital, a free clubhouse, and a training school. A newly formed Willys-Knight Orchestra of fifteen pieces offers musical opportunities and plans a future worker band.
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