Prominent Physician J F Grabill Dies by Suicide in Elyria
Elyria reports the death by hanging of Dr J F Grabill 67 at his 354 Second Street home. Despondent over finances, he used a halter rope and a ladder to end his life, with coroner’s verdict of death by own action. Survived by his second wife Julia and two sons from his first marriage. Funeral set for Sunday at 2:00 p.m.. Odd Fellows Lodge No 103 to conduct burial at Ridgelawn.
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Elyria
J. F. Grabill
Second Street
Grabill
Ashland County
Collins
Huron County
W J Johnson
Ohio Street
W H. Grabill
East Third Street
Julia Barsch
Valley City
Grafton
Medina County
J. J. Staman
Mifflin Township
David Grabill
Mansfield
Samuel Grabill
Greenwich
Odd Fellows Lodge No. 103
Ridgelawn
William Lange Dies After Brief Illness at 38
William Lange of Columbia Station died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a three week period following a horse kick that caused severe injuries. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Friday Funeral Parlors.
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Elyria
William Lange
Columbia Station
Elyria Memorial Hospital
England Takes Steps to Rid Communists Threat
London May 13 The British government acts to stamp out sedition in labor and the armed forces amid a labor crisis. German communist agitation and red agents are cited as bolstering Bolshevik plots on the ground.
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N.S. Stutt
London
Red
American Paintings Displayed in Elyria Gallery
In Elyria a collection of American paintings from Cleveland's Gage Gallery will be shown in the Elyria hotel dining room from May 18 to June 1. Hours are 10 am to 6:30 pm daily, with 7 to 10 pm viewings Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Admission on weekdays is small. Sunday viewing is free.
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Elyria
George Stevens
Gage Gallery
Cleveland
Ely
Jia
Begay
Y. W.C A
Gun Totin’ Suspect Seized On Railroad Train
Elyria New York Central Railroad police detained a man named Tony Commeto aboard a railroad train. A loaded revolver was found on his person. He was arraigned before Mayor Jones and bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond.
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Elyria
New Yorth
Eight arrests and fines in Justice Hughes court for trespassing on B and O tracks
The report states eight arrests were made and fines levied in Justice Hughes court for trespassing on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad property. It notes no similar action is currently underway against the New York Central Railroad.
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Elyata
Lafavre Pleads Guilty in Police Court Plea
Sal Lafavre pleaded guilty to intoxication in Police court Friday. Mayor Jones fined him the usual five dollars.
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Elyria
Sal Lafavre
Jones
Liberty bonds prices update for May 13 in New York
Opening liberty bond quotes list several series with amounts and prices including 312s at 8860, first 41-48 at 87.70, second 414s at 8742, third 41-45 at 9070, fourth 41-48 at 87.50, victory 33-48 at 97.76, and victory 43-45 at 98.78.
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New York
Liberty Bonds
Victory
Kost in Jail Seeks Insurance From Murder Case
In Elyria the First Catholic Ladies Union sues for insurance on Anna Kost’s death proceeds. Eight children of Anna and Michael Kost claim the funds after Anna, divorced, died while her former husband is in prison serving life. Anna Kost, now with the Salvation Army, cares for the children and opposes depriving them of their rights.
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Elyria
Anna Kost
Lorain
Michael Kost
First Catholic Ladies Union of
Host
Etse
Salvation Army
Los Angeles Woman Denies Killing Four Husbands and Relatives
Mrs Lydia Trueblood Southard, dubbed Bluebeardess, denies charges of murdering four husbands a brother in law and her baby by poison. She says certificates prove each death was natural and expresses readiness to face extradition and trial in Idaho.
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Los Angeles
Lydia Trueblood Southard
Special Jury Continues Its Graft Inquiry
Elyria report says the special grand jury did not finish its labors and continued today. One witness, Frank J. Klady, was called in a new John Doe case. Assistant prosecutor Adams expects the jury to work through today. The day before, Harry Cheevers and Harold Prestage were called as witnesses in an ongoing case.
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Elyria
Frank J. Klady
John Doe
Adams
Harry Cheevers
Harold “Bob” Prestage
German and Polish Upper Silesia settlement urged
Berlin May 13 German officials said a satisfactory settlement of the German Polish territorial dispute in Upper Silesia is required for Germany to meet further indemnity obligations Chancellor Wirth urged fair treatment from the Entente and said only a fair handling can allow Germany to fulfill reparations and help save Europe Europe already relieved by Germany’s unconditional acceptance of the allied ultimatum
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Frank E. Mason
U.S
Berlin
Upper Silesia
Germany
Upper Silesian
Wirth
Europe
Green Line Vote Availability Delayed Until Tomorrow
Elyria reports the Green Line union car men vote on a submission by company officials for a 20 percent wage cut will not be available until tomorrow. Balloting is in one location today with results expected tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Elyria
Green Line Union
General Phonograph workers plan mass meeting
President Jones of the Central Labor Union and Secretary Whitehead of the Machinists Union spoke at the General Phonograph Co plant to urge cooperation and higher production. They invited workers to an open forum at the Machinists' Hall tonight at 8 o'clock with several addresses on the program.
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Elyria
Jones
Central Labor Union
Whitehead
Machinists Union
General Phonograph Co
Machinists
Kent Normal president sues for libel damages
Akron report says Professor J. E. McGilvery president of Kent Normal school files libel suit seeking 50 000 against Peter W. Doyle of Hudson alleging false affidavit about him kissing the college stenographer. St Eby of Niles former board member named defendant in 25 000 suit for alleged role in obtaining false affidavits.
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Akron
State Assembly
J. E. McGilvery
Kent Normal School
Peter W. Doyle
Hudson
Doyle
McGilvrey
St. Eby
Niles
Ohio
Chamber dinner highlights fifth annual Ohio secretaries convention
Guests of the Chamber of Commerce and visiting members of the Ohio Commercial Secretaries Association attended a monthly dinner. President James Smith welcomed the guests, Mayor Jones spoke on cooperation, and Secretary Howenstein acted as toastmaster. Speakers, mostly chamber secretaries, presented five minute talks on Our Town. Golf balls awarded to the best speaker. judges included Judge D J Nye, Secretary Ben Hindman, and Supt. Shelton. Continued on Page Two.
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Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Commercial Secretaries Association
James Smith
Jones
Howenstein
Smith
Chamber
D. J. Nye
Ben Hindman
Supt. Shelton
J.C. BenTel
Lakewood Chamber
Say
Sinn Fein Candidates Set to Win South Ireland Seats
Dublin May 13 Sinn Fein candidates are certain to win 124 of 123 South Ireland seats with opposition in only four constituencies. Nominations confirm the South Ireland and North Ireland parliaments will sit May 24. Ulster will elect Northern Ireland members in 52 constituencies.
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Daniel O'Connell
I. N
Dublin
South Ireland
North Ireland
Sinn Fein
Sinn Feiners
Ulster
Elyria Township Recovers 7639 Dollars in Crabbe Act Fines
Elyria Township will receive 7639.41 dollars from Lorain County as refunds of Crabbe Act fines. Treasurer Otto Mischka, Clerk John Langton and trustees Schaible, Eason and Chambers secured the overpayments from J D Hughes and S J George and the late George Chamberlain and expect further refunds after state examiner’s report. The dispute over distribution is nearly settled with refunds to Elyria Township to cover years of officials’ salaries.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Elyria Township
Otto Mischka
John Langton
Schaible, Eason and Chambers
Mischka
Langton
Welty
Justices of the Peace
J D Hughes
J. George
Hughes
Mr. George
George Chamberlain
Crabbe
Elytia Township
Justice Chamberlain
Hilyria
Two Arrested for Liquor Violations in Elyria
Policemen Zaraks Sweet and Brown raided a soft drink stand at 121 Lodi Street at five PM Thursday and arrested John Lejnawocz and An tona Cuslin for possession of liquor. A quart bottle with more than half a percent alcohol was confiscated. The pair face arraignment in police court next Wednesday.
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Mlyria
Lodi Street
John Lejnawocz
Antona Cuslin
Moose Supreme Head Speaks Tonight At Moose Lodge
Elyria Ohio reports Hon. Darius Brown Supreme Dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose will speak at Moose hall near Strand theater. He delivered a talk at 2:45 p.m. to students and teachers at the technical high school auditorium and will address a public open meeting this evening inviting clergy and local groups.
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Elyria
Darius Brown
Loyal Order of Moose
Mooseheart
Technical High School
Moose Hall
Strand Theater
Brown
Kansas City
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Celebrates 71st Birthday
Massachusetts senator Henry Cabot Lodge, long time Republican floor leader, marks his 71st birthday. He is the dean of the senate after 28 years of continuous service and prior terms in the house. He spent the day quietly at home as congratulations poured in from many quarters.
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Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
House
Dr Scullen to Be In Charge of Cleveland Diocese
The Cleveland Catholic diocese will keep Dr William A Scullen as administrator until he transfers affairs to Bishop Joseph Schremus at a tentative June 10 installation. The bishop’s arrival date remains uncertain, with May 21 ordination events potentially delaying the transfer.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Catholic
William A Scullen
Joseph Schremus
Superior Avenue
Schrembs
Burke Appeals to Court in Fight on Emergency Clause
State Senator John F. Burke from Elyria filed suit in the Ohio Supreme Court seeking a writ of mandamus to force Secretary of State Smith to designate convenient sheet and type sizes for printing referendum petitions opposing the Dunn emergency act. He asks for steps to enable petition circulation with aid from John E. Toda and James N. Linton and local counsel. Attorney General Price will represent the secretary.
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Burke
Columbus
John F. Burke
Elyria
State Supreme Court
Smith
Secretary of State
John E. Toda
James N. Linton
Republican State Central Committee
Squires, Sanders and Dempsey
Cleveland Law Firm
L. D Hamlin
Price
Superstition Fails for Lorain Couple in Friday 13th License
Elyria report: Steve Toth and Emma Bugant of Lorain secured a marriage license on Friday the 13th. License No 313 on the docket, then proceeded to Rev Keller’s home in Lorain for the ceremony.
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Elyria
Steve Toth
Emma Bugant
Lorain
Rev. Keller
Sheriff and Deputies Rally to Tent Beacon in May Dispatch
In Chillicothe on May 1 a tense order directs officers to stand by for a train to Mingo County Virginia. Major General Read of the Fifth Army at Indianapolis issues the instruction to officers of the Nineteenth Infantry at Camp Sherman to prepare.
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Chilicothe
Mingo
Coy
Read
Fifth Army
Indianapolis
Sherman
Chicago Police Raid Red Devils Banquet Ends in Morals Court
Fifty three men and five women were to be arraigned in morals court after a police raid on a "red devils" banquet hosted by the Fraternal aid union in Chicago. Detectives who attended paid ten dollars per plate and witnessed provocative entertainment before officers halted the show and called the wagons.
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Chicago
Red Devils
Fraternal Aid Union
Rose Parole Bid Denied in Assault Case
Judge Redington refused parole for Paul Rose in an assault with intent to rob case tied to a hotel holdup involving Oscar Stalla and Clifford Wood. Wood pled guilty earlier and was paroled. Stalla planned parole but will stand trial. Rose was sentenced to the Mansfield reformatory.
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Elyria
Redington
Paul Rose
Rose
Ohio Hotel
Oscar Stalla
Clifford Wood
Wood
Mansfield Reformatory
Father Sues White Company for Death of Pasenow Child
William C. Pasenow administrator of Caroline Pasenow's estate sues The White Motor Co. of Cleveland for 10000 dollars alleging negligence by employee Franklin Gribben in a collision on Oberlin road that killed the child. The driver was later indicted for manslaughter with a failed conviction.
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Elyria—William Co
Gribben
The
White Co
Girl Dies Crushed Beside Water Plug in Cincinnati
Alma Steman, 14, a Cincinnati high school pupil, died from injuries after an auto driven by Edward Kohnen, 26, skidded into a water plug. Kohnen was arrested for reckless driving.
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Cincinnati
Alma Steman
Edward Kohnen
Steel executive rejects bid for shipping board chair
New York May 13 James A Farrell president of United States Steel Corp said he has no intention of becoming chairman of the American Shipping Board. He voiced the firm stance in a strong public statement.
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Shipping Board
New York
American Shipping Board
James A. Farrell
United State Steel Corporation
West Virginia civil war amid labor unrest and armed clashes
Deputy Sheriff Jol Hall leads a large force toward Sprigg as disorder escalates in Mingocot County with reports of 100000 shots fired in a widening conflict. State police report heavy firing at Black Berry City Allburn and Merimae as officers rush more manpower to the area.
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Williamson
W. Va
Jol Hall
Trombel
Sprigg
Morgan
West Sinia
Charleston
Kentucky
Mimac
Policn
Sprige
Black
Berry City
Allburn
Merimae
Eagles Name Officers For Current Year
ELYRIA The Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers after a strenuous campaign with each candidate and friend rounding up votes. Worthy President Chas Adams Worthy Vice President Perry Alloway secretary Arthur Grabel treasurer Arthur Robinson chaplain Andy Mcsney physician Dr G E French trustees William Krantz James Melton inside guard H T Paul outside guard G J Kemper.
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Elyria
Order of Eagles
Worthy
Chas. A. Adams
Perry Alloway
Arthur Grabel
Arthur Robinson
Andy Mocsney
G. E. French
William Krantz
James Melton
H. T. Paul
G. J. Kemper
McGannon Perjury Case Continued to May
Contempt of court and obstructing justice charges against William H McGannon former chief justice and A A Cartwright junior counsel were postponed until May 23 at the state's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hearigs
William H McGannon
Municiipal Court
A A. Cartwright
William L. David
House Passes Burke Bill to Preserve Highways
In Columbus on May 13 the senate, 19 to 16, backed Burke’s bill granting Akron and Summit County a 99 year lease on 12 miles of state canal land for a boulevard between Akron and Cleveland. The house supported Burke’s truck weight and tire width limits amid adjournment pressures and lingering taxation questions.
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Columbus
Senate
Boylan
Summit County
Akron
Cleveland
House
Burke
Lorain County
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England
BY Earle C. Reeves
Kost
Special Jury
Quality Power
Dudderar
Southern
Ireland
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Moose Supreme Head
Lodge
DR. Scullen
Colon
Readness
White Company
Eagles
YEA
Howse
Senate Frees
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