Gompers Denounces Railroad Wage Cuts as Unjust
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor denounces the U S railroad labor board decision to cut wages as unwarranted and a provocation to workers. He cites West Virginia unrest as caused by similar conduct and questions bias and motive behind the wage reductions. He notes discussions with British labor figures and his stance on international union ties.
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New York
Samuel Gampers
American Federation of Labor
U. S. Railroad Labor Board
Gompers
Labor Board
Mr. Gompers
West Virginia
Railroad Labor Board
James Henry Thomas
England
Thomas
Washington
Gomperg
A. F. of L
International Federation of Trades Unions
International
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lorain Assault Case Heard In Lorain Court
Elyria reports Guy Brooks of Lorain on trial in Court Room 2 for assault with intent to rob connected to the attempted Graver jewelry store burglary. Strikey, involved, will testify that Brooks planned the crime and supplied the revolver with threats.
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Elyria
Guy Brooks
Lorain
Brooks
Art Strikey
Graver
Strikey
Eden Adams Bath Street Sewer Project Plans
Elyria city auditor Guthman arranges bank loan to fund sanitary sewer construction on Adams street costing 340.67 with Bath street work following. Jompers, president of the Amert- is mentioned in the text.
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Elyria—City
Guthman
Elyria Bank
Adams Street
Bath Street
Jompers
Amert
Hospital Admissions Noted in Elyria and Nearby Areas
A hospital notes summary lists admissions including Stanley ypa at 317 North Street Elsie Diet feh at 1509 West Monroe San Jucky and Mary McClellan Utica fre Julula Motzko Wadaworth Anna Taylor 133 Harwood v enue Diechareed Pauline Geltgey 2 Ninth Street Mrs Lila Warrews 413 Kenyon Street and Catheryn McDonald with baby 324 hmeoton avenue.
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Elyria
Stanley Ypa
North Street
Elsie Dietfeh
Monroe Street
San Jucky
Mary McClellan
Utica
Julula Motzko
Wadaworth
Anna Taylor
Harwood
State Supreme Court Sets June 1 for Burke Durbin Emergency Clause Suit
Columbus May 18 The Ohio State Supreme Court fixed Wednesday June 1 to hear oral arguments in three suits filed by State Senator J F Burke Elyria Republican and W W Durbin Democratic State Central Committee chairman challenging the constitutionality of the emergency clause in the Dunn act reorganizing state departments.
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Columbus
State Supreme Court
J. F. Burke
Elyria
Republican
W. W. Durbin
Democratic State Central Committee
Borah Disarmament Amendment Could Clear Senate Today
The Borah amendment to the navy appropriations bill may be adopted by a Senate majority as President Harding’s stance shifts. Senator La Follette resumes his attack on big navy spending while Republicans seek party unity to push both navy and army measures forward.
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J. Bart Campbell
Washington
Borah
Harding
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Senate
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Sheriff Transfers Prisoners to Multiple Institutions
Elyria Deputy Backus reports a busy week as deputies transfer prisoners from the county jail to several institutions by court order. Cole and Billings moved Leslie Wright Paul Rose and Chas Cunningham to Mansfield Reformatory. Billings moved Joe Gerber of Lorain to the Massillon insane hospital.
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Elyria
Backus
Cole
Billings
Leslie Wright
Paul Rose
Chas. Cunningham
Mansfield Reformatory
Bulllings
Joe Gerber
Lorain
Massillon
President Harding to Sign Immigration Restriction Bill
Washington May 18 President Harding indicated he would sign without delay the immigration restriction measure. The bill limits incoming aliens to two per cent of the number already in the United States and the act would be put into operation soon after its signing. He spoke in discussions with J H Maver of Lebanon Pa representative of the Patriotic Sons of America.
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Washington
Harding
J. H Maver
Lebanon
the Patriotic Sons of America
Tragedy Deepens in Wales Coal Fields as Strike Drags On
In Cardiff and throughout the Welsh coal districts the national mine strike entering its 48th day worsens hardship. Thousands of schoolchildren are fed at soup kitchens daily while one in twenty workers remains idle. Wives sell or pawn household goods to buy food and pawnbrokers refuse further pawns. Deaths from starvation rise amid mounting misery.
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Cardiff
Wales
Splott
Paris Journalist Sees Strained Anglo French Ties
Paris writer Marcel Cachin in L Humanite says the rupture of the Anglo French alliance is being considered in London and Paris. He notes matters have reached a point where Britain may seek a closer understanding with Berlin and questions if that is desirable.
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Paris
London
Marcel Cachin
L’humanite
Berlin
M. Cachin
Funds To Enforce Dry Law Exhausted
Washington May 18 Funds to enforce the prohibition laws will be theoretical unless local police forces assume the duty by July 1. Assistant Commissioner Bliss said lack of appropriations has furloughed over 700 enforcement personnel until July, leaving about 500, mostly in admin and clerical roles.
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Washington
Bliss
Liquor Cases Continued for Gustin and Lejmanowicz
Antonia Gustin and John Lejmanowicz arrested in a raid on a Lodi Street soft drink store charged with possessing liquor were arraigned in police court and the case was continued until two o'clock tomorrow.
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Elyria
Antonia Gustin
John Lejmanowicz
Lodi Street
City Will 616 Up 400 Feet of Pipe
Service Director H. A Beck expects a crew to excavate six inch water pipe on Woodford avenue in a few days. The line was replaced by an eight inch main when a factory opened nearby. About 150 feet of the six inch pipe will be moved to Sixment street for new houses.
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Elyria—Service
H. A Beck
Woodford Avenue
Sixment Street
Three Prisoners Escape from Newport Jail in Kentucky
Three inmates escaped from the Newport Kentucky jail by sawing iron bars and slipping through sheet iron to an empty cell. They dropped 30 feet to the ground. R W Suttles telegrapher 38 of Toledo Ohio was injured and recaptured after facing charges of funds appropriation at Western Union. The other two, Samuel F Carter 26 of Cynthiana Kentucky and Harr Vickers alias Smith 21 of Covington Kentucky, are still at large and wanted for burglary and carrying concealed weapons.
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Newport
R. W. Suttles
Toledo
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ohio Congress debates truck weight limit bill
May 18. Auto freight carriers urge Governor Davis to veto Burke bill restricting trucks to ten tons on highways. Burke says the measure protects roads but the ten ton limit was an House amendment he could not remove. objectors and supporters alike weigh its fate as carriers plan to press Senator Burke.
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Columbus
Davis
Auto Freight Carriers
Ohio
Burke
Elyria
Burker
Decomposed body found near Wellington identified as Oberlin student
The badly decomposed body of Robert Lawrence, 24, an Oberlin College sophomore from Norwalk, was found in woods near Wellington by George McQuate Jr. Identification came from clothing remnants and a collar matching the deceased’s. Coroner’s inquest cites death by unknown cause, possible natural causes, with no signs of poisoning or foul play. The body moved for burial in Wellington cemetery.
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Elyria
Wellington
Robert Lawrence
Oberlin College
Norwalk
George McQuate, Jr
Chester Randall
Oberlin
M. EB. Perry
N. D. Backus
Perry
Davis to Seek Settlement in Marine Strike
Secretary of Labor Davis will meet tonight with the joint council of marine engineers in an effort to persuade the workers to end the strike and reach an agreement allowing the stoppage to be called off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Davis
Labor Department
Joint Council of the Marine Engineers
Peace Reigns Over Disturbed Mine District
Williamson West Virginia May 18 officials say the calm before a possible storm on the Mingo Pike battle line where union miners clash with armed miners occupying former union mines. Authorities warn tension may flare into renewed fighting at any moment.
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Williamson
W. Va
Mingo-Pike
Guerilla War Over Ireland Died Down in Western Regions
Dublin May 18 The violent guerrilla campaign tied to the Irish republican army has subsided though scattered clashes continue. Inspector Walsh of the British auxiliary police was shot in the hip near Dunganan during a bread cart arson investigation and three other shots were fired before the assailant fled. A church at Dunsanan was attacked and a British police boat was fired on at Belfast with some assailants wounded.
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Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Ireland
Inspector Walsh
British Auxiliary Police
Dunganan
Sinn
Wunsanan
Belfast
Initiation Class Set for Elyria Commandery
Elyria Commandery holds a special conclave Thursday at 3 00 pm to initiate Knights of Malta in the Order of the Temple. The class includes Harry Hinkson, William Schuur, J. C. Wilkie and others. past commanders and Cleveland friends will assist.
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Elyria
Elyria Commandery
Order of the Temple
Knights of Malta
Harry Hinkson
Wm. Schuur
J. C. Wilkie
A. R McDonald
Paul C Colegrove
J F Glosser
Raymond L. Walker
Chas
E. Fell, Jr
J. J Mosher
Fred L. Kuhlman
Geo. R Cawrse
Warren T. Collier
AR. Gerber
Jno
H. McElhinney
EB. D. Oldfield
Earnest Lacohee
Geo. C Worthington
Cleveland
Jackson Builds High Powered Steel Boat at Factory
A Superior Metal Products Co official in Elyria Ohio named Jackson finished a high powered steel boat in spare time at the factory. He plans to launch the craft at Lake Lelano Michigan in the coming weeks.
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Elyria
H. A Jackson
Superior Metal Products Co
Lake Lelano Mich
Crippled Kiddies To See Signing of Senator Burke's Act
Columbus May 18 Governor Davis will sign a bill by Senator J F Burke Elyria creating local public funded schools for crippled children. A delegation of crippled children and Rotarians will attend in the governor's office with Ohio Rotary Clubs backing the measure.
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Burke
Columbus
Davis
J. F. Burke
Elyria
Ohio Association of Rotary Clubs
Divorce Granted in Lorain Case with Alimony Ordered
Elyria report states Louis M. Metzger of Lorain was granted a divorce from Myrtle Metzger by Judge Redington on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Judge Redington also ordered George Zeh to pay Mabel Zeh $100 per month until their divorce case is heard and disposed of.
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Elyria
Louis M. Metzger
Lorain
Myrtle Metzger
Redington
Oil price cuts announced by Joseph Seep Agency
Reductions from 15 to 26 cents were announced in five grades of crude oil by the Joseph Seep Agency. New prices listed include Carning 200, Cabell 191, Somerset 170, Somerset Light 195, and Somerset Texas 250.
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Marietta
Joseph Seep Agency
Carning
Cabell
Somerset
Somerset Light
Somerset Texas
Death of Mrs Jennie Hawley Recalls Elyria Resident
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Jennie Hawley at 1126 Humphrey avenue Oak Park HI on May 8. Mrs Hawley, while a resident of Elyria, resided at 352 Seventh Street.
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Elyria
Jennie Hawley
Humphrey Avenue
Oak Park
Mra Hawley
Seventh Street
Chief Justice White Nearing Death After Illness
The ailing Chief Justice White of the U S Supreme Court is not expected to recover after surgery and a prolonged illness at Garfley hospital. Doctors report he remained unconscious and suffered a decline after a chill and acute heart dilation. Last rites were given by Father Creeden, S J., as White drifted in and out of consciousness.
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Washington
White
Supreme Court
Garfley Hospital
White Way
Sinead
International News Service
Father Creeden
S. J
Failure to Draw U S Into Silesia Controversy
The United States rejects taking part in the Upper Silesia dispute, viewing it as a European matter. An informal request for U S support from Prince Lubomirski was conveyed to Secretary of State Hughes, but Washington made clear it will not join the settlement.
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Washington
United States
Upper Silesia
Hughes
Prince Lubomirski
Bergdoll Counsel Defies Congress in Contempt Charge
Harry Weinberger counsel for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Philadelphia draft evader refused to answer questions before the congressional committee investigating Bergdoll’s escape. The committee voted to cite him for contempt and he will be brought before the bar of the House.
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Washington
Harry Weinberger
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Congressional Committee
Weinberger
Child 18 Named for UAI AAN Ambassador
President names Richard Washburn Child as ambassador to Italy and De Jacob Gould Scharman former Cornell University president as minister to China.
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Uaiaan
Washington
Richard*Washburn Child
Italy
de Jacob Gould Scharman
Cornell University
China
Elyria Lumber Co Seeks Chestnut Street Bridge Approval
The city engineer and council street side walk and grade committee plan to review Elyria Lumber Co request to build a bridge over Chestnut Street. The firm says no trains would use the span and it would help move a large unloader to both sides of the street, removing the need for a second unloader.
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Elyria
Council Street
Elyria Lumber Co
Chestnut Street
Cambria Company Reduces Wages and Overtime
Cambria Steel announces a general wage cut across all departments effective June 1 returning pay to the 1917 level. Common labor wages drop from 5 to 30 cents per hour and time and a half for overtime is discontinued, with all other rates adjusted accordingly.
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Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Wooster Milk Prices Cut Amid Local Price Drop
In Wooster Ohio on May 18 prices fell to new lows as milk rates were reduced from 12 to 16 quarts. The report notes movement across regions with Chicago and Bar ened markets seeing price shifts as well, signaling broader price pressure in dairy.
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Wooster. O
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Anthony Neiding
Life OF Justice White
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Francis R Hagner
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Thomas S Lee
H. G. Ful
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Justice of Peace
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J.D. Hughes
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Welty
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Chamberlain
J. D. Hughes
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Anthony Net
George Chamberlain
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