Gompers Set for Re election as AFL Leader in Denver
Washington May 28 Samuel Gompers appears poised for a forty year tenure as head of the American Federation of Labor with re election expected at the June 13 Denver meeting. Reports say John L. Lewis is out of the running and E C Davison denies union pledges. Insurgent machinists oppose before a reorganization push while William H Johnston may join the AFL’s executive council amid further rumors of leadership maneuvers.
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Mildred Morris I
International Machinists Association
Lewis
Machinists Union
Machinists
Gompers
Denver
William H. Johnston
Insurgents
Notwithat
Achmpere
Rural Mail Carriers To Get Pay On 1st And 15th Each Month
An order from the post office informs rural mail carriers that starting next month their pay checks will be issued on the 1st and 15th of each month instead of monthly as before.
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Elyria
Man Pleads Guilty to Carrying Concealed Weapons
Elyria. Serafino Janolo, surrendered by his bondsman yesterday, appeared before Judge Redington and pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons. For the aggravated case he was fined 50 dollars and costs. Harry Fleming of Amherst plans to change his plea to guilty on non support of his minor child and will be sentenced today.
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Elyria
Serafino Janolo
Monroe dies at Memorial Hospital
Elyria Ohio. A E Monroe of Amherst died at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He formerly lived in Davenport Iowa but came to Amherst seeking better health. He is survived by his wife and seven children, three brothers, and his parents. Funeral services by the Masonic orders will be held at 316 Elyria Avenue Amherst Sunday at 2 PM.
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Elyria
A. E. Monroe
Amherst
Memorial Hospital
Davenport
Iowa
Anherst
Las All
Mall
Hervey H
Jessie KE. Monoe
Loportal
California
Edward F. Monroe
West Broadtreet
Masonite Rder
Maonic Lodge
Ome
Elyria Avenue
Amherstunday
Memorial Day Edition Omitted for Elyria Lorain Chronicl Telegram
Special notice states that Monday’s Memorial Day edition of The Chronicle Telegram for Elyria and Lorain will be omitted. Tuesday’s paper will carry a full account of all day’s events for every charter.
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Ular
Elyria
Lorain
Auto Accidents Reported in Elyria Collisions
Two separate motor crashes were reported in Elyria. Julius Erensky, 1740 East 40th Street, allegedly struck by a car driven by Mrs. Long of Bath Street on East Road Street. Fred Todd of 515 West River Street said his aunt’s vehicle was damaged when two other autos collided with it.
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Elyria
Julius Erensky
East 40Th Street
Orain
Long
Bath Street
East Road Street
Fred Todd
West River Street
Elyria Women Voters Organize for Primary Campaign
The Elyria League of Women Voters forms with officers named Mrs. Stevens as chair, Mrs. Hurst, Miss Baker, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Conway filling key posts. The group plans to discuss municipal candidates by issue, request candidate names from parties, and refrain from endorsing any candidate.
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Elyria
Elyria League of Women Voters
Hotel
H. C. Stevens
J. H. Hurst
Anna Louise Baker
Frank Brown
T. A Conway
J. B. Loughry
Stevens
League of Women Voters
League
Ani
Britain plans stronger military presence in Ireland before week end
London reports cabinet plans to double British army strength in Ireland from fifty six thousand. The move follows Ulster elections seen as Sinn Fein defeat and signals a tougher policy under Lloyd George, amid rising Irish Republican attacks and widespread foreboding of turbulence.
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Earle C. Reeves
T. N
London
Kitchener
Ireland
Devalera
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
Dublin
LaGrange Hero to be Buried in Native Soil
Remains of Judson Freeman, a soldier who died in France, arrived in LaGrange Friday night and were escorted to his former home. Funeral services are planned for Memorial Day as part of local observances. He was a brother of Mrs. H. Cc Wilcox Elyrla.
Faces Damaged But Denied The Battle Charge
Wasil Danger and John Pinklek of 2519 East 29th Street pleaded not guilty to fighting when arraigned before Judge Harding in municipal court. They were arrested Friday evening and held on $100 bond each for a June 2 hearing.
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Lorain
Wasil Danger
John Pinklek
East 29Th Street
Harding
Famous Truck Bill Advances Toward Governor Signature
Elyria reports Senate bill No. 34 regulates truck tire width and load limits to preserve state highways. Sponsored by Senator J. F. Burke, the measure faces Governor Harry L. Davis with no veto expected. Supporters say it protects roads and taxpayers. heavy truck owners oppose it as costly.
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Elyria
Harry L. Davis
J. F. Burke
Burke
Wanderer Reunited With Family After Missing Week
Jamies Pratt, an elderly man found wandering near Avon, was identified by county officials as the missing wanderer. Pratt has three sons in Cleveland and a daughter in Lorain who met him at the courthouse this morning. They explained he has no habit of wandering but the family had trouble keeping track of him and will monitor him more closely.
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Elyria
Court House
Jamies Pratt
Avon
Swatenken
Ine
Ceounty Pei
Bouse
Cleveland
Loraix
Poppies To Be Worn On Memorial Day In Elyria
Elyria residents urged to wear red silk poppies on Memorial Day May 30 to honor French and American soldiers. The American Legion ordered a large supply sold at Ebert's Bowers Burny Donnell Koplin Ambrose Hague and Phillips to aid widows and orphans of France.
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Elyria
France
America
Childrens’ League
United States
Rickenbacker Starts Fourth Leg of Washington Flight
Captain Ed Rickenbacker American ace took off at 7 30 a m from Chicago on the fourth leg of his Oakland to Washington flight Transferring at Dayton he aimed to reach the capital by 3 p m En route he slept briefly in the cockpit of a mail plane piloted by William C Hopson onderweg from Omaha to Chicago
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Chicago
Eddie Rickenbacker
Redwood City
Cal
Washington
Checkerboard Flying Field
Rentoul Field
Wolbridge
Rickenbacker
Dayton
National Capital
Omaha
Neb
William C. Hopson
Elyria Woman Holds Position On Industry Board
Miss Moriarty becomes the first woman to hold a post on the state industry commission. She succeeds Hott, Republican of Delaware, whose six year term expires June 1. The senate confirmed the appointment without a dissenting vote. Senator Burke voiced strong approval praising Moriarty as capable and well qualified. Continued on page two.
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Columbus
Mey
Mos
Miss Moriarty
He. Ei- Hott
Delaware
State Senate
Memorial Day Exergises Draw Veterans To Elyria Parade
Veterans of three wars with auxiliaries and Sons of Veterans join Elyria lodges and school children for Memorial Day events. A 1:30 p.m. program at the band stand includes Rev. H. Searles address, cemetery services at Ridgelawn, and a big parade formation with G A R and color guards marching from West Avenue to Mound.
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C. H. Searles
Elyria
Ely
Tia
Ridgelawn
H. Searles
Hinckley
Cheapside
2Nd
Court House
Court Street
Broad Street
East Bridge
East River
Cemetery
Harrison Street
Stewart H. Lucas
Mason D. Smith
West Avenue
Broad Police
2Nd Street
2Nd St
Hungarian Reformed Church in Elyria to Observe Fifth Anniversary
An elaborate program marks the fifth anniversary of the Hungarian Reformed Church at Western Heights Elyria on Sunday with a 2 30 pm afternoon session featuring Rev Alexander Kalassay Sr of Pittsburgh Rev A Csutoros of Cleveland Rev Louis Dogar of Toledo Rev S Horvath of Lorain and Rev J H Grant and A L Garford of Elyria. A church supper will follow the afternoon program and a varied lineup includes talks recitations and music by local youngsters.
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Elyria
Western Heights
Alexander Kalassay
Pittsburgh
A. Csutoros
Cleveland
Alexander Kalassay, Jr
Louis Dogar
Toledo
S. Horvath
Lorain
J. H. Grant
A. L. Garford
Kattowitz Seeks American Aid Over Famine Claims
May 28. The city in Upper Silesia asks the American secretary of state for relief aid. Cable says 277,000 residents, thousands of women and children starve for milk, famine blamed in Kattowitz. London dispatch notes Polish insurgents attacking the city.
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Berlin
Kattowitz
Upper Silesia
Chares Favare Hugues
Todraw
London
Burke and Bender to speak at Cleveland mass meeting
Senator J F Burke of Elyria Senator George H Bender and Rev Joel B Hayden of Cleveland will address a 7 30 p m mass meeting Sunday at Woodland Avenue Presbyterian Church Cleveland Burke will discuss The Minimum Wage the Reorganization Bill and the People Bender will speak on The Invisible Government and American Politics Both leaders opposed the Reorganization Bill and the repeal of the primary system and supported progressive reforms.
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Elyria
J. F. Burke
George H. Bender
Joel B. Hayden
Cleveland
Woodland Avenue, Presbyterian Church
Burke
Bender
Hospital Notes Admissions Reach Three Patients
Admissions include Charles Hinkle at county infirmary Elyria Ohio Mrs Selina Woodrich of 333 Oxford Street Elyria Ohio and Mrs Bessie Lapp of 435 Atkin Street Erie Pennsylvania.
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Charles Hinkle
County Infirmary
Elyria
Selina Woodrich
Oxford St
Elyria, O
Bessie Lapp
Atkin St
Erie Pennsylvania
Hostilities Between Poles and Germans Continue
London dispatches report ongoing fighting in Upper Silesia between Polish insurgents and German volunteers without a ceasefire. Polish forces bombarded Egerstein with cannons and machine guns, while the town of Kattowitz faced an attack as well.
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London
Upper Silesia
Karlsbad
Egerstein
Kattowitz
Polish cabinet resigns amid party friction in Berlin report
Berlin May 28 Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says the Polish cabinet has resigned due to friction among represented parties. The report cites high-level sources and notes the resignation follows ongoing political disputes within the coalition.
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Berlin
Deutsche Allernteine Zeitung
Crusade on Speeders in Bellefontaine
Police act on mayoral instruction to curb speeding after widespread complaints. An energetic blitz targets reckless drivers in Bellefontaine while officials urge caution and compliance on streets.
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Bellefontaine
Dowell
Watch Us Grow Drives Ellia Chamber Campaign
Active steps toward a chamber of commerce membership drive were set in motion at the Elyria headquarters with a get-together of leaders including President J. C. Smith and Secretary E. Jay Howenstine. The meeting featured plain speech on duties, a planned three day push, and the slogan Watch Us Grow guiding the effort through Friday night.
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Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
J. c. Smith
E. Jay Howenstine
Norman Alderdyce
Stewart J. Lucas
C. L. Sotherden
Red Cross Speaker Highlights Health Public Asset
Dr. S E Brewster of the Lake Division will address First Congregational Church on Sunday about conserving health and Red Cross services. He notes wartime figures showing 18 to 35 year old men unfit for duty and infant deaths per soldier in France, and cites Public Health Nurse Rural Community Organization Disaster Relief and Junior Red Cross as vital efforts.
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Red Cross
S. E. Brewster
Lake Division
The
First Congregational Church
America
France
Brewster
Elyria
Africa
Woman Window Peeper Located by Elyria Police
Elyria police report locating the woman window peeper active on Princeton avenue. Police Chief J. Stankard warns no arrests will be made unless the practice continues as residents host guests.
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Elyria
I J. Stankard
Princeton Avenue
Three Arrests For Violation Of Crabbe Law
In Lorain shortly before noon police raided three places and arrested a woman and two men on Crabbe liquor law violations. Mrs Pasco Pasco of 3022 Vine Ave and Martin Genendh of 3168 Vine Ave were charged with selling Horkevine a patent medicine said to contain about 40 percent alcohol. Jeve Bochurek of 2251 East Avenue was charged with selling hard cider. They pleaded guilty before Judge Harding in municipal court and each posted $1000 bond for hearings on June 2 and 3.
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Lorain
Pasco Pasco
Vine Avenue
Martin Genendh
Jeve Bochurek
East Avenue
Bicycle Stolen From Franklyn School Building
Ralph Shaw of 136 Harrison Street reported a bicycle theft from the Franklyn school building to police. Investigation ongoing.
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Elyria
Ralph Shaw
Harrison Street
Elyria union votes wage cut for bricklayers
Members of Union No. 4 met last evening and voted to voluntarily cut wages from 1.25 to 1.13 an hour effective June 1. Bricklayer contractors failed to meet terms, prompting the action as contractors were urged to accept the cut. If not accepted, bricklayers may align with other city crafts to pursue independent contracting.
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Elyria
Ers Union No. 4
Contr
Man, 24, Says He Was Kidnapped by Parents in Past
Elyria police released 24 year old Paul Schabel after he claimed he was kidnapped from his parents as a boy and had lived with various people, including time at Light and Hope Orphanage in Birmingham. He said he has since worked on a farm near Amherst in Lorain County and wandered streets while in custody.
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Elyria
Paul Schabel
City
Schabel
In the Light and Hope
Birmingham
Polic
Amherst
Lorain County
Sehaher
Ris
Babcock Contempt Hearing Linked to Bribery Indictment
Patrolman William Babcock faces contempt of court charges filed by his ex wife Ametia Babcock for failing to pay $70 monthly support for herself and their child. He was cited to appear in June to show cause why he should not be held in contempt. Babcock has been among several men recently indicted by a special grand jury on bribery offenses.
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Elyria
William Babcock
Ametia Abcock
Babcock
Ien
Srand
Hubbell Divorce Suit Withdrawn
FLYRIA The marital troubles of Mr Hubbell and his wife have been amicably settled and the divorce proceeding filed by Mrs Hubbell has been withdrawn. Both are satisfied with the new start and plan to live happily hereafter.
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Flyria
Mrt
Hubbell
Bank clearings in the U S week ending May 26
Bradstreet’s Journal reports total U S bank clearings of 5.944 billion for the week ending May 26, down from 6.945 billion last week and 8.158 billion a year ago. Major cities show declines from 9 to 45 percent, led by New York and Chicago with steep drops.
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New York
U. S
Bradstreet’s Journal
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Akron
Moroccan Soldier Sentenced to Death in Germany
A Moroccan soldier was sentenced to death by a French court martial at Mayence for murder of a German merchant during the occupation crisis. The Mayence dispatch reports the verdict delivered in the occupied German region.
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Germany
Berlin
Mayense
Entcupation
Mayence
Unclear Entry From Youngstown Report
Fragmentary note from Youngstown reports an apparent incident last night with partial details. The readable portion references a person and a location but lacks complete names, events, or outcomes.
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Gertain
Monroe
Elyria Women
LaGrange
Senator Burke
Wanderer
Rigkenbacker
Riya
S . Ua
Elyhia
An TU
Industry
Odd Fellows
Boys’ Band
St. Eagles
Moose
Eagles
St. Scottish Clan
West Ave
Boy Scouts
Congregational Church
S. of W
Foreign Societies
Broad
Ridge St
Ridge Street
First Gate
Mound
Harrison St
Camp Fire Girls
Lions
Foreign Society
Fagles
Video St
Broad St
G. A. K. Hall
J. H. Thompson
F. Clayton Smith
C. C. Chage
Funearian Reformed Church
Berman City
IFES
Wughes
ELE
Farmirand
Smale
Younstown
Jotun Sarka
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