Liquor Run Foiled in Lorain County as Four Arrested
Sheriff Backus intercepts a truck load of alcohol en route from Cleveland to Toledo. Four men, including Moscinovic and Shapiro, were seized with cans totaling about 100 gallons of high grade liquor. The wagon and boat credits were seized and turned over to Federal authorities for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foods
Outfit
Lorain County
Backus
Elyria
Lor
Cleveid
Toledo
Rocky River
Ridge Bridge
Cuyahoga City
Iity
Perry
Veland Street
Midgeville
Aship
Barden Road
Moscinovics
Rabinovic
Max Shapiro
Franklyn Inn
Mike Burecin
Iff
Reo
Nynor
Germans Ready to Fight Poles in Upper Silesia
Berlin May 23 General Von Huelsen commander of the German free corps warns that a Polish counter attack would mean war. Free corps officers dispute whether to advance as measures to guard prisoners and prevent reprisal are organized. Detachments move from Krappus toward Lehknitz as Poles deport families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Krapputs
von Huelsen
German Free Corps
Upper Silesia
Krappus
Free Corps
Inter-Allied Commission
von Mhuelsen
Lehchnitz
Baron von Plessen
Upper
Lorain Mayor and Policemen Plead Not Guilty in Libel Case
Lorain Mayor William F. Crall and policemen W H Johnston Harry Stapleton C R Mead and William Babcock appeared in criminal court and entered not guilty pleas to indictments. Grall sought demurrer privilege with bond set at 500. others at 1000. E Price未 located. cases awaiting hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
William F. Cral
Lorain
W. H. Johnston
Harry Stapleton
C. R. Mead
William Babcock
Redington
of Mears, Reed, Schethird & Maschke
Cleveland
William F. Grall
Ward
Grall
Price
Plice
Receiver Files Newton Report on Asset totals
E. C. Newton and E. H. Mills Music store assets total 24 644.59 with 8 708.65 goods and 15 955.94 in accounts. The court granted the receiver authority to advertise bids for the sale of the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
C. A. Newton
E. H. Mills Music
Employee Sues Pool Room Owner Over Wages
Joe Kerekes of Lo files suit against Martin, pool owner on East 31st Street, alleging he worked twelve to six hours daily for twenty months without pay and seeks 2000 in wages and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yria
Joe Kerekes
Lohas
Martin
East 31St Street
Kerekes
Ylar
Missing Pronesser Boys Found in Big City
The eight and six year old Frank Pronesser were located in a large city after eight o'clock Saturday night, missing since one o'clock in the afternoon. They were found unharmed and returned to Oberad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ria
Frank Pronesser
Oberad
Big City
Smoking Apartment Ties Fire to Market Awning
The manager of the Grocery at Broad and East avenue said a cigarette from an upstairs apartment Monday burned a large hole in a new awning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tria
Broad and
East Avenue
Injured Youth Improves Denies Guilt In Auto Runover
Julius Laskey six remained in critical condition at Memorial hospital after being struck by a car last week while A L Vedder 111 Fremont Street pleaded not guilty to reckless driving in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Julius Laskey
Memorial Hospital
A. L. Vedder
Fremont Street
Laskey Boy
Injunction Still Holds Against Electricians
In Elyria the hearing on making a temporary injunction permanent was held. Attorney Stetson for the union and the men stated no objections, and Judge Redington ordered the injunction to stand pending regular proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Superior Electric Co
Electricians Union
Electric Co
Stetson
Redington
Second transfusion planned to save friend life in Columbus
William F. Berkhemer of Columbus will donate about a pint of blood for a second time to aid his seriously ill friend, Marion architect Fred D. Jacobs, at Mount Carmel Hospital. Dr. J. M. Brundage reports Jacobs showing some improvement. An Elk group from Marion previously offered blood for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
William F. Berkhemer
Pidele Wher Tong
Fred D. Jacobs
Marion
Mount Carmel Hospital
J. M. Brundage
Jacobs
Elks
Berkhemer
Suit Claims Alienation of Wife’s Affections
Alfred Werner of Amherst sues Alfred Pember for 10000 dollars alleging Pember wrongfully visited Werner’s home during his absence and caressed Werner’s wife Myrtle. Werner says Pember accompanied Myrtle to picture shows, car rides, and gave gifts. Myrtle filed for divorce March 25 and married Pember May 14, now living with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Alfred Werner
Amherst
Alfred Pember
Werner
Myrtle Werner
Pember
Laing Wins First Honors in Barnyard Golfing at Cascade Park
Elyria Iron and Steel official David Laing topped the horse shoe pitching contest at Cascade park on Saturday, defeating the city’s best pitchers. Local players request the park commission to set up two or three pitching courses in the park for practice and future contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
David Laing
Clerix
Elyria Iron & Steel Co
Cascade Park
Eil
Park Commission
Opening Liberty Bonds Prices Report
New York on May 23 lists opening liberty bond prices by issue. First 1 45 sells at 87.14, second 1 45 at 87.14, third 1 45 at 90.70, fourth 1 48 at 87.26, victory 4 3 4 at 97.56, and 3 1 28 at 88.24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty Bonds
Victory
Mrs Atkins Seeks Alimony in Common Pleas Suit
Elyria Ohio Mrs Geraldine S Atkins filed alimony only suit against Guy F Atkins in the court of common pleas citing gross neglect of care action. The Northern Savings & Loan Co where Mr Atkins is manager was enjoined from paying him money or allowing disposal of stocks he owns in the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Geraldine S. Atkins
Guy F. Atkins
Court of Common Pleas
Northern Savings & Loan Co
Atkins
Sister Beatrice Visiting Here in Elyria
Madame Caroline Gardner Bartlett known as Sister Beatrice is staying with Mrs. W. E. H. Searles on Fifth Street after returning from England. She holds two prized documents: a British passport noting wartime service and a U S passport stamped by French and Belgian authorities, both granting travel access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Caroline Gardner Bartlett
Beatrice
W. E H. Searles
Fifth Street
England
United States
Madame Bartlett
Madame Nartlett
Probe Outbreak at Inniskilling Fusiliers Incidents
An official inquiry opened into a mutinous outbreak by a battalion of Inniskilling fusiliers at Aveley Essex. On Sunday two public houses were raided and several pedestrians and motorists were forcibly held up by the soldiers, prompting police and authorities to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aveley
Essex
Bohoric Faces Lorain Auto Theft Trial In Court
The trial of Steve Bohoric for automobile theft at Lorain is heard in courtroom No 2 this afternoon. Bohoric is defended by Lorain attorney Resek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Steve Bohoroc
Lorain
Court Room No. 2
Bohoric
Cabe
Resek
Defendants Enter Pleas On Indictments In Elyria Court
In Elyria this morning several prisoners appeared and entered pleas on indictments. James Leo and Park Abel both pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and larceny. Harold Reinsburg and Robert Boughton faced robbery charges. Abel later changed to receiving stolen property. The group related to a robbery at Claude Dimter’s, with multiple defendants sentenced to the reformatory and seeking parole. Ralph Kihm pleaded not guilty to robbery and may change plea for parole. Theodore Gotz, Mike Miholics, and Frank George also pleaded not guilty, with bonds set and jail remand for George after defense appointment. Peter Kolnar pleaded guilty to rape of a sixteen-year-old South Lorain girl and was sent to the Ohio penitentiary. Aurelius Thompson of Oberlin pleaded guilty to robbing his mother of 72 dollars and was sent to the reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
James Leo
Park Abel
Harold E. Reinsburg
City
Robert Boughton
Abel
Claude Dimter
Reformatory
Ralph Kihm
Theodore Gotz
Mike Miholics
South Lorain
Frank
George
Peter Kolnar
Aurelius, Thompson
Oberiidl
Ohio Reformatory
Colored boy drowns in Grossing River at Old Mill
A colored boy, possibly living on Center Street, drowned this afternoon near the Old Mill dam on the east side after attempting to swim across the Grossing River. Police are dragging the river as the paper goes to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Karf
Center Street
Staged Alligator Prank Hits Elyria Park Pond
In Elyria last night someone placed a four foot stuffed alligator in a city fountain. This morning it lay on its back motionless and prompted numerous calls to police and the park board. The creature is dead but belongs to no one identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Police Department
Park Board
First Home Grown Strawberries of the Season on Market
Elyria papers report Park Johnson of Gulf Food selling the season’s first home grown strawberries at Conry Grocery for 45 cents a quart on Monday. Shipped in berries fetch seven cents less per quart, an unusual lead time before Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Park Johnson
Gulf Food
Conry
Harding Fights Inertia to Bring Government Efficiency
President Harding urged a gathering of political economists and educators to curb inertia and indifference in government. He warned that unchecked spending harms households and nations, pledging renewed effort to reduce waste and secure public loyalty amid tough reforms. He spoke at the Astor Hotel and planned further remarks at the New Commercial anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Nolmes
Harding
Academy
Political Science
Hotel Astor
New Commercial
Hannah Gittings Dies After Long Illness at Elyria
Mrs. Hannah Gittings died at home on Sunday after a long illness. She leaves husband Fred Gittings and daughters Mrs. Harriette Rowley and Mrs. Edward. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Ridgeville church on Cleveland Street with burial in Ridgeville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Hannah Gittings
Beebecourt
Fred Gittings
Harriette Rowley
Edward
Ridgeville Church
Cleveland Street
Ridgeville Cemetery
Former Sheriff Under Knife For Operation In Elyria
Friends of former sheriff William Whitney will regret to know he is in Memorial Hospital where he was operated on Saturday night for appendicitis. Reports from the hospital this morning say he had a bad fight and suffered considerable pain. His physician believes he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Wiliam Whitney
Memorial Hospital
Japan seeks Kamchatka deal with Moscow rebels
Washington based broker Vanderlip says Japan offered to withdraw troops from Vladivostok in exchange for Kamchatka control. He cites George Tchitcherin of Moscow saying the Bolsheviks rebuffed the overture after weeks of talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reval
Japan
Moscow
Mrs Davies Dies After Brief Illness in Elyria
Elyria notices the death of Mrs. John Davies 70 at 404 West Street after a ten day illness. Born in Tampa Florida July 16 1851 she lived in Elyria 7 years and was a Church of Christ member. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs J H Dellefield Mrs George Mourer a son Walter E Davies seven grandchildren a brother Saliam and a sister Mrs Rebecca Schmidkons. Services set for Tuesday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
John Davies
West Street
Davies
Tamiaqua
Florida
Church of Christ
Rush Street
George Mourer
Vermilion
Walter E. Davies
East Avenue
Saliam
Broad Street
Visté
Rebecca Schmidkons
Woodend Avenue
Hera
Wehe
Three Fires Hit Camp Sherman in Rapid Run
Three fires erupted within 20 minutes on May 22 at Camp Sherman Chillicothe within a half mile radius. Fire destroyed a supply area garage with 20 cars, four motors, and a near by vacant barracks building as explosions from gasoline tanks aided spread. A man fleeing a vacant building near headquarters is suspected of setting the blazes as MPs search the camp. Damage estimated over $5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Camp Sherman
Second Infantry Supply Company
Keasey Declared Insane After Attempted Killing
In Elyria Sheriff Backus arrested Joe Keasey a Marshall farm employee three miles east of Rochester after a Saturday night attack on Carl Marshall and his son. Keasey a former soldier from Columbus reportedly shell shocked, deemed insane after doctors examination and ordered to Massillon hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Backus
Rochester Ewitch
Carl Marshall
Joe Keasey
Marshall
Keasey
Wilcox
Massillon
Columbus
Phonograph Co Cleans Up Elyria Dump
The General Phonograph Co reported to police on Monday that they had cleaned up the city dump following instructions from the police chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
General Phonograph Co
Two Bicycles Stolen in Elyria Reported
Mr. Cronin of 125 Beverlycourt and George Loomis of 125 Park Avenue reported to police that their bicycles were stolen over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Mr. Cronin
Beverlycourt
George Loomis
Park Avenue
President to Speak on Justice in Commerce and Industry
In New York a business audience awaits a speech by the President who will elaborate his campaign slogan. The address signals intent to focus on justice in commerce and industry and to outline policy aims.
Masonic Minstrel Revue Tickets Selling Fast
Elyria reports ticket sales for the Masonic Minstrel show at Rialto Theater driving quickly with only a few seats left for tomorrow and Wednesday evenings. The S R O sign is expected to be posted for both nights as the revue is described as the season’s snappiest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Rialto Theater
Four Lorain youths arrested at depot for robberies
Elyria police detained Mike Zilesky Carl Miller Andrew Freitz and John Sinco all from Lorain at the New York Central depot. Officers found a large bunch of keys linking the boys to several break ins before turning them over to Lorain authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Mike Zilesky
West 36Th Street
Carl Miller
West 37Th Street
Andrew Freitz
East 35Th Street
John Sinco
Green Line
Lorain
New York Central
Union
Rioting Breaks Out in Alexandria Amid Claims of Greek Killings
London reports severe rioting in Alexandria Egypt after a Greek was alleged to have killed a native. European quarters attacked many killed and ambulances shuttled the wounded through the night. Fire and unrest sent residents fleeing to the governor's palace for protection.
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London
Alexandria
Egypt
Cairo
Small Merchant Claude Dimter of Elyria
Claude Dimter, under five feet tall, became a successful huckster in Elyria. He started with a garden stand and house to house sales, moved to wholesale, and now runs a market stand, supports his mother, and owns two horses, two wagons, and a large automobile truck. He exemplifies overcoming adversity through hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Claude Dimter
Bay
Claude
Elyria Autoists Narrow Escape on Gulf Hill
Charles Biggs, assistant county surveyor, and C. W. Spaulding of Spaulding Coal and Supply Co., with wives, narrowly escaped when brakes failed on Gulf Hill Sunday. The car ran into a ditch. Mrs. Spaulding jumped free and Mr. Biggs suffered a minor leg injury. the auto sustained slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Charles Biggs
C. W. Spaulding
Spaulding Coal and Supply Co
Gulf Hill
Spaulding
President Harding to Address Business Leaders in New York Banquet
President Harding and Mrs Harding arrived in New York aboard the Mayflower for a dinner and policy discussion with business leaders. Vice President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes will speak on privacy safeguards and government plus business regulation topics as Congress debates grain futures and meat packer bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At -Tdantiakt
Servigas
New York
Preshi Harding
Washington
Feialdom
Unusungl ‘Nn
Harding
Jary
Herbert
Calvin Cool
Evans Hughes
Hughes
Congress
House
Presiding
Aron bricklayers accept $1 per hour wage settlement
Akron May 25 3 Bricklayers who had been on strike for a month returned to work today after agreeing with contractors to accept 1.00 per hour pending arbitration. Several hundred men had been idle due to the wage dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ben
Hospital Notes Elyria Admissions and Discharges
Admissions list includes William Whitney 250 Princeton avenues Mrs Lilian Altman 105 Grace court Mrs Irma Hobbs R F D No 4 Atwater Mrs Rose Haneford 402 West Fairview street Mrs Eunice Smith 10236 Fast avenue Dana J Fox R D No 2 Discharges note Mrs Elizabeth Wetner and baby 245 George street Mrs Harriet Britt and baby 243 Cambridge street Mrs Mary E Barnhart and baby Stop 47 Lerain Y M C A rooms still available at the Elyria Y W C A for those needing accommodation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
William Whitney
Princeton Avenues
Lilian Altman
Gracecourt
Irma Hobbs
Atwater
Rose Haneford
West Fairview Street
Eunice Smith
Fast Avenue
Dana J. Fox
R. D
Elizabeth Wetner
George Street
Harriet Britt
Cambridge Street
Mary E Barnhart
Lerain
Teresa Watts
Bennet Street
Ray Stroup
R. F. Dy
Spencer
Nellie Post
Park Avenue
Elyria Court Handles Vague Street Ward Warrants
In Elyria, police court proceedings addressed warrants and several flagrant on street disturbances. Mendey fey’s case surfaced with unclear charges as authorities pursue clarity and action.
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Frank E. Mason
Ceiver
Newton
Newspaper
Naghlye
Laing
Liberty
Inniskilling
Mrs. Hannah Gittings
Silent Majority
Kamchatka
Mrs.davies
Aron Bricklayers
Mendey Fey
Pelles
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