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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
1
A daring Illinois Central New Orleans Limited robbery near Chicago turned deadly as a bandit was killed after a police gunfight. A second officer was wounded and the raid netted about 109000 in currency. Police recovered money and a satchel from the mail car while a wounded officer died in hospital.
A Missouri report notes grocers violate federal trade commission diet rules by insisting buyers purchase a minimum amount of other commodities with each pound of sugar. Palmer instructed local Justice Department officials to pursue action.
Ohio's death rate in 1919 was near normal at 13.6 per 1000, down from 17.8 in 1918 due to the influenza epidemic. Cancer deaths rose by 121 compared with 1918, with rates climbing from 72.1 to 92.1 per 100,000 over a decade, totaling 46,675 cancer deaths in the period.
Secretary Daniels told the Senate Naval Committee that Rear Admiral Sims made false charges of navy department delays prolonging World War I. He said the accusations were refuted by Sims’ own testimony and criticized the British Admiralty in the published documents. The president did not approve disclosure of the records and Daniels defended the department’s actions.
Indiana delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago were allocated after the state convention. Ten delegates were instructed for Major General Leonard Wood, four for Senator Hiram W. Johnston of California, and sixteen for Harding, with four delegates at large to the national convention.
A bloodstained coat discovered on the beach near Shaker Lake with a note in a pocket begins a new police mystery. The note requests mercy for a wife and children on West 14th Street and is signed John Horvat.
Surrender of President Carranza and his forces near Rinconada Puebla was reportedly promised in a telegram from General Alvaro Obregon received by Mexican revolutionary consul Louis Montes de Oca in El Paso. Rebels enjoined a first phase victory near San Marcos Puebla, while Carranza loyalists fight to hold or retreat north. British and American ships appear in Vera Cruz harbor as negotiations for surrender at Matamoras proceed. U.S. counts 10,500 Americans in Mexico with 4,000 in Tampico district.
Herbert Hoover testifies before the Senate labor committee condemning compulsory arbitration as a solution to industrial unrest. He argues for open shops, voluntary settlement through the second industrial conference, and individual freedom in bargaining without forced unionization.
The Elyria Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles held its annual officer election. Voted to reelect most officers, including Worthy President Clarence E. Poole and Worthy Secretary A. R. Grav e er, with Wm. Bruck named as Vice President and other posts filled by incumbents. The state convention will be in Elyria in July as arrangements proceed.
Toledo May 14 M E Holmes grocer here is the first man arrested under the new government ruling limiting sugar profits He was ordered into federal court on a warrant charging he sold sugar at 29 cents a pound though it cost him 2 cents The defense may challenge the Lever Food Control Act The justice department said more arrests for sugar profiteering were coming
Hamilton May 14 Coroner Cook held an inquest into the death of George Lunsford shot by police after an open street battle on the eve of his wedding. The family claimed the police misidentified him but investigators insisted Lunsford wielded a pistol and fired during the confrontation.
London rumors claim the government may call a general election to settle Ireland policy amid widespread Ireland unrest including attacks on barracks at fifty locations. Reports cite Lord Birkenhead and possible deployment of troops and armed police to enforce order.
The Ohio Society for Crippled Children was organized Wednesday at the Crippled Children's Home in the city by Rotarian representatives from the state. About thirty men attended, electing B. F. Allen of Elyria president and naming HORACE Williamson of Cincinnati vice president Chas Fieldback of Cleveland vice president Squire of Elyria treasurer and J. M. Bateman of Toledo secretary. State offices are established in the city with a room at the hospital. The society aims to coordinate sight districts and ensure every crippled child has the best chance to be made whole, with eight districts planned and the Elyria district as number one.
One hundred street car passengers were injured in a rear end collision at a railroad crossing in Hamilton. Cars were crowded with office employees and workers and dozens of passengers were thrown from their seats. One woman fainted as the scene unfolded.
May 14 Associated Press reports varying census results from Canton Ohio Cooper Wyoming and Marshall Texas with Cooper up 338 percent and Canton up 62 percent. The Elyria and Seville areas log wage disputes as railroad workers seek higher pay while Dayton faces indictments in a federal probe into wartime profits.
Rudolph Schwarz as administrator of Anna Schwarz estates sues George C. Farkell of National Tube Co for 10000 dollars alleging he drove 40 miles an hour past a stranded car on October 26 on the Lake road, striking Mrs Schwarz who died soon after. petition cites careless and reckless driving.
Edward L. Hupp assistant superintendent of the electrical department National Tube Co will speak at Machinist's hall Sunday at 3 pm His topic The Relation of Taxation to the High Cost of Living and General Industrial Unrest. Police inspector Dominick Henry acquitted in New York vice case by Judge Malone on neglect of duty charge.
King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania defer their trip to the United States until next spring due to numerous and serious problems at home. The king said he must remain to help form a stable government and extend administrative functions under the peace treaty.
County commissioners were not asked to rule today on annexation initiated by City Solicitor Baird. A proposal to annex land surrounding the current city limits was discussed, and a new petition covering all proposed territory was expected to be submitted for action at the regular June meeting. Residents attended the session amid the unclear plan.
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