Irish Capital Swept By Greatest Violence Since 1916 Rebellion
Dublin reports a massive outbreak of violence with arson at government buildings led by rebels. The Custom House burned, Liberty Hall destroyed, and British troops with armor clashed with republicans. Casualties among staff and bystanders mount while refugees flee as fighting rages through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Connell
I. N
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Custom House
Sinn
Nore
International News Service
Crown
County Bankers Form County Unit Of State Banking Association
Elyria Lorain county bankers gathered at the Country Club forming a county organization to join the Ohio State Banking Association. Nineteen banks exist in the county but four were absent due to illness. Officers include A B Taylor chair, Harry Nichols vice chair, and A G Menz secretary treasurer. Regular quarterly meetings planned to foster cooperation and closer ties with the state body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Taylor
Lorain County Savings & Trust Co
Harry Nichols
National Bank
Lorain
A. G. Menz
Amherst Savings Bank Co
Ohio Bankers Association
Church Destroyed by Lightning Causes 850000 Loss
International News Service reports a lightning strike during a May storm destroyed the St Adelbert Polish Catholic church at Dillonvale Ohio about sixteen miles west of Wheeling causing an estimated 850000 in damage.
Three Elyria Boys Injured in Morning Collision
Harold Sheldon Ralph Smith and Henry Pomeroy were repairing a car on West River Street when a second vehicle struck at 12 30 this morning. Sheldon suffered severe scalp wounds Smith several broken ribs and Pomeroy minor injuries. Driver Mike Shoan Lorain said he did not see the tail light and the crash sent the stalled car into the trio. Sheldon and Smith were taken to Memorial Hospital. The speed was described as careful and officials believe it may have prevented worse injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Harold Sheldon
Norwalk
Willys- Overland
Ralph Smith
Loci Street
Henry Pomeroy
Jon Hiser
Shoan
Elyria Man Dies At Hospital At Age 35
Roy Leon Cliff 35 years 3 months 29 days died 5 45 am at Elyria Memorial Hospital. A prominent Elyria resident and Lorain County Electric Co. electrician. Survived by wife son mother one brother and two sisters. Funeral Saturday 3 pm from 329 Tenth Street with Rev W L Burner officiating. Burial in Ridge Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Roy Leon Cliff
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Lorain
Ruth Hubbell Sues Husband for Cruelty in Divorce
Ruth Hubbell files for divorce from Earl Hubbell in Elyria Ohio alleging extreme cruelty and habitual neglect. She asserts repeated assaults, obtained an injunction barring him from her home and order to stop interference.
Price reductions announced for crude oil at wells
The Joseph Zep Agency for Standard Oil states effective at 9 30 this morning price cuts at wells include Pennsylvania down 25 cents to 3 00 returning costs in coming off ten cents to 1 90 Cabell down ten cents to 1 81 Somerset heavy minus ten cents to 1 60 and Somerset light reduced fifteen cents to 1 80 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Joseph Zep
Standard Oil
Pennsylvania
Cabell
Somerset Heavy
Somerset Light
France Renounces Independent Action Against Germany
Premier Briand told the French chamber that France will not undertake independent military action against Germany and that the Anglo French alliance must be maintained. The announcement was met with deep satisfaction in British official circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
France
Germany
Mayor Shuts Down Wine House as Three Charged
Carmen Gentile and Charles Rittwager were fined $5 each in police court for intoxication and faced grand jury perjury threats from Mayor Jones after they admitted buying wine at a house. Tony Mica, 24 Quincy Street, was later arrested as police found six empty barrels and began wine analysis. Mica denied paying them. Mayor Jones warned a heavy fine if Mica is found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Carmen Gentile
Charles Rittwager
Jones
Gentile
Rittwager
Tony Mica
Quincy Street
Mica
Poles Repulse German Attack in Silesia
A Copenhagen report says German volunteers attacked Poles in Silesia near the northern frontier with armored trains but were repulsed with heavy losses. The telegram notes German attacks in the Olza region were repulsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Silesia
Copenhagen
Beuthen
Olza
Protectors Crack Down on Spearing in Lake Erie Waters
Elyria reports a season against illegal fish spearing as 25 convictions in Cuyahoga, 11 in Lorain, and two in Wayne counties target Rocky River Vermilion River and Kilbuck Creek. A $25 fine plus costs is set per case. Lorain County Fish and Game Club backs the crackdown. The text notes a closed black bass season May 1 to June 15 and that fishing licenses were repealed, making fishing free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Cuyahoga County
Loarin County
Wayne County
Rocky River
Vermilion River
Kilbuck Creek
Lorain County
Lorain County Fish and Game Club
House
Senate
Question on validity of the will in Elyria case
Claire Kneehtyes files suit against executor H D Briggs contending the published will of the late David Kirkbridge is not his last will. She seeks a court ruling on the merits and a final hearing to declare the instrument null and void.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
David Kirkbridge
Claire Kneehtyes
H. D. Briggs
Four Die As Car Plunges Over Embankment In Pa
Four men killed and one seriously injured when a car left the road at McAdoo and plunged thirty feet onto Lehigh Valley tracks. Identified victims include Joseph Rogvagna of Shenandoah and William Kaczmassch of Mahanoy City. two other men from Mahanoy City are suspected as Joseph Lincko and Joseph Bucanavage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Havelton
McAdoo
Here
Lehigh Valley
Joseph Rogvagna
Shenandoah
William Kaczmassch
Mahannoy City
Iso
Louis Smitt
Joseph Lincko
Joseph Bucanavage
Mahanoy City
Elyria Chamber Plans New Center Building
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce seeks to build a modern chamber home on the Maynard property after a successful membership drive on June 0 2 5. The plan aims to create a premier city club style facility for meetings and entertaining business guests, uniting citizens for city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Maynard
Fraud Allegations Shake Northern Ireland Election
Belfast reports sensational charges of fraud in the Northern Ireland parliamentary vote. At Armagh a woman allegedly voted five times after altering her appearance, with others accused of repeating ballots. Ballot boxes were guarded by police and troops. results likely due tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Ulster
Armagh
Parole denials mark stern stance in Lorain County
Judge Redington refused parole to Carl Starkey for a jewelry store hold up in Lorain and sentenced accomplice City Brooks to the penitentiary. Ralph Rihm and John Kimmel were also denied parole. Kimmel, who shot a Lorain police officer after a robbery, was sent to the penitentiary after capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redington
Elyria
Carl Starkey
Lorain
Morris Graver
Reformatory
City Brooks
City Brooks, Starkey
Ralph Rihm
Claude Dimter
John Kimmel
Indiana
Mead Divorce Filing Alleges Husband Theft and Cruelty
Helen Mead of Lorain files for divorce alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty by her husband who was recently arrested for stealing 1200 dollars worth of sugar and accused of other thefts. She seeks alimony, restoration of her maiden name, and a court order preventing his parents from disposing of a family stash and household foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Helen Mead
Lorain
Helen Brauninger
Hospital Notes Elyria Admissions and Discharges
Admissions include Ralph Smith at West River and Lodi Harald Sheldon at 24 West River Mrs Fern Bird at 1388 WBagt Avenue Earl Cheney at 127 Cascade Street. Discharges include Donald Hutchinson Oberlin Anna Bash Wasky Sugar Ridge and Gertrude Roylan 107 Furnace Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ralph Smith
West River
Lodi
Harald Sheldon
West River Street
Fern Bird- Fall
Wbagt Avenue
Earl Cheney
Cascade Street
Donald Hutchinson
Oberlin
Anna Bashwasky
Sugar Ridge
Gertrude Roylan
Furnace Street
Presidential Party Reaches Washington On Mayflower Return
The presidential yacht Mayflower with President and Mrs. Harding and friends arrived at the navy yard at 10:20 A M from New York. The party proceeded to the White House where the president resumed executive duties after an absence since Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
New York
Navy Yard
Whie House
Doctor of Sick Towns to Speak at Commerce Board Dinner
Elyria Chamber of Commerce announces Dr. Calvin B. Brown will address the chamber banquet next Tuesday. Brown, chief of the Organization Service Bureau, outlines a campaign to recruit 1,000 members and discusses civic development as a business concern. He portrays towns as healthy or ailing depending on civic vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Board
Elyria—O
Collison
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Calvin B. Brown
Organization Service Bureau
United States Chamber of Com Merce
Washington
Ould
Brown
Elyria
Another Hero's Body Arrives To Be Buried Here
Mrs Clyde Wilcox wife of Probate Judge Wilcox reports Judson Freeman of La Grange has died in France while serving with the American expeditionary force. His body arrived at Hoboken from France and will be shipped to La Grange. the arrival date is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Clyde Wilcox
Wilcox
Judson Freeman
la Grange
Hoboken
France
LaGrange
Respected Elyria Resident Dies After Illness
Mrs. Etta W. Hill age 84 wife of J C Hill died at her Washington avenue home early this morning after an extended illness. She leaves her husband and daughter Mrs Edith Mortimer. Funeral service set for 2:00 Friday afternoon. An obituary notice will be published tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Etta W. Hill
J. C. Hill
Washington Avenue
Edith Mortimer
Man charged after card game fight fined 50 and costs
Joe Monotlovitch was arrested May 6 on a charge of severely biting the lower lip of George Ulick during a card game dispute. Judge Harding in municipal court imposed a $50 fine plus costs this morning. Ulick remained hospitalized at St. Joseph's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Monotlovitch
George Ulick
Harding
Muniicipal
Ulick
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Smith Denies Being With Drowned Man in River
Elyria report states Clifford Smith claims he was not swimming companion of Benjamin Franklin who drowned Monday afternoon in the river. Smith asserts a young man named Turner was with Franklin and Turner has since left the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Elyria
Clifford Smith
Benjamin Franklin
Turner
Franklin
Former Clerk Charged With Many Thefts In Lorain
Elyria police issued a warrant charging Stella Decker of Lorain with stealing 838.80 in goods from the John Lersch dry goods store where she clerks from August to October. She faces arraignment in police court and grand jury binding after prior charges at the Style Center. The loot included high grade infants apparel and ladies garments recovered from her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Stella Decker
Lorain
John Lersch
Lersch
Overland
East River Street
23Rd Street
Decker
Infants
Governor to Weigh Truck Weight Bill Objections
Governor Davis will consider protests when the measure reaches him after a delegation of 30 truck manufacturers dealers and others urged a veto of a bill by Senator J F Burke Elyria limiting gross weight of trucks to 10 tons on state highways. Burke said the governor will be visited soon by supporters of the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Davis
J. F. Burke
Elyria
Burke
Crippled Tots to See Circus Parade at Riverview Park
Elyria reports Gates hospital for crippled children will host a bed ridden parade day as Hagenbeck Wallace Circus parades by Riverview Park thanks to Mayor A R Jones and Police Chief E J Stankard. Cots will line the veranda for patient viewing at Memorial hospital as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Gates Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Africans Die in Police Battle Near Bullhoek
Four thousand South African Israelites attacked police near Bullhoek. Seventy five natives were killed and more than 150 total casualties reported after a fierce one mile front battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bullhoek
Cape Town
South Africa
Anti-Dip Parade Draws 200000 New Yorkers
New York crowds totaling about 200000 pledge to join an anti-dip parade set for July 4. The drive aims to showcase opposition to alcohol in celebration traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wrecked Taxi Hold Up Ties Lorain Teens to Grand Jury
A sensational hold up near Hotel Ohio involved two men who boarded a Worthington taxi to Amherst. They brandished revolvers and forced driver John Proudfoot and passenger Carl Frye to surrender a $30 gold watch and $18 in cash. The suspects fled in two machines, heading west and east respectively, with one youth later held to juvenile court and another arraigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Lorain
Jones’ Court
Worthington Taxi
Ang
Walter Gumbisky
Aftenoon
Frye
Proudfoot
Bank Robbers Take $60,000 at Newcastle
In Newcastle Pennsylvania five bandits who held up the Union National Bank yesterday secured 60 300 dollars. They failed to grab 418 000 in securities within reach. Bank employes will try to identify the five suspects held by the State Police at Greensburg. Police and bank officials will go to Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Union National Bank
Greensburg
Better Business Club Arranges Elyria Lecture
The Better Business Club brings to Elyria the noted lecture Getting the Most Out of Retailing aimed at businessmen merchants and clerks. The program on Thursday June 16 at 6 30 pm in Chamber of Commerce hall features an advance cat a lecturer and an operator with seven trunks for motion picture equipment. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pebelotec
Dayton
Ist
Better Business Club
Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Elmer Peters Seeks Legal Separation From Fay Peters
Elmer Peters of Gulf Street filed for divorce in Elyria alleging Fay Peters gross neglect of duty. He claims she neglects meals and chores, attends dances frequently, and insults him with vile names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elmer Peters
Gulf Street
Fay Peters
McGannon Faces Perjury Complaint in Cleveland Court
William H. McGannon former chief justice of the municipal court appeared in Cleveland May 25 charged with giving false testimony at the two trials in which he was tried and acquitted of Harold C. Kagy murder. His mother Mrs Mary McGannon and wife Mrs Anna McGannon attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Dorothy Husske
M. S
Cleveland
William H. McGannon
Municipal Court
Harold C. Kagy
Mary McGannon
Anna McGannon
Coney Island Bathers Face New Swimwear Rule
New York May 25 Stockings bloomers skirt and waist must be worn by women bathers at Coney Island this summer if the board of aldermen adopt a resolution now under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Coney Island
Board of Aldermen
Lorain County fair dates listed among Ohio events
Ohio farms and fairs list 93 fairs from July 12 to January 7 next year. Highlights include the state fair August 29 to September 3, with Lorain county Elyria fair September 3 to 6 and other fairs in Kinsman Wellington Trumbull Warren Berea Bucyrus and Wooster across the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Agricultural Department
Rainabooro
Highland County
Bluffton
Allen County
Oe Kinsman
Trumbull County
Aligust
Wellington
Lorata
Warren
Lorain County
Elyria
Crawford County
Bucyrus
West Cuyahoga County
Berea
Miami County
Troy
Lorain Woman Seeks 10000 Damages in Court
Carrie Murray of Lorain filed a lawsuit in Elyria against Cleveland Trust Co as trustees of the Catherine Snitzier estate. She says May 25 1917 a stair board broke as she carried a garbage can on Snitzier property causing a fall and permanent nervous system injuries. She seeks 10000 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Carrie Murray
Cleveland Trust Co
Catherine Snitzier
Snitzler
Spinning Disease Affects His Heel
Ed Keller was admitted to Kings County Hospital in New York on May 25 with a baffling disease causing an uncontrollable urge to spin on his heels like a top. This unusual condition left doctors puzzled as observers noted the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ed Keller
Kings County Hospital
Death of Herbert Hirueni Follows MacNamara Incident
In Columbus on May 5, Herbert Hirueni died from internal injuries after a freetered incident involving McNamara. A seaman was arrested following the event, with residents reporting the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Herbert Hirueni
McNamara
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