Electric Light Co. Bill Distribution Sparks Protest
Kennedy of 335 Princeton alerted police after hearing rumors about his property. Officers found Electric Light Co. workers handing out literature attacking J F Burke of the Chronicle Telegram for his advocacy. Rondebach supervised the crew as criticism of the company’s methods grew among locals. The company says employees distributed notices at many locations, with some reports noting they extended over 100 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. Kennedy
Princeton
Sek
Ers
The
Electric Light Co
J. F. Burke
Chronicle-Tele
Elyria Candidate Rejects Mud-Slinging Tactics
In a late night circular addressed to Elyria citizens the candidate defends truthfulness, denounces deceptive campaigning, and vows to continue in public service. He thanks supporters for calls of indignation and confidence, saying the effort may still serve him in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Tes
Setric Company
Dodger
Citywide vote tally reported with high turnout
The city reported heavy voting as polls closed, with Precinct A noting about 200 votes from 400 registered voters and several precincts showing larger participation. The Telegram reflected strong turnout and civic interest as results began to be tallied.
John Boylan Run Down By Auto Crash At City Corner
John Boylan was struck by a car at the corner of Fourth Street and East Avenue and bruised. Witnesses say H F Feally hit Boylan with his auto near Renklin's grocery, took him to Memorial hospital, and reported the injuries as minor.
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C. F. Wottring
Harvard Avenue
Fourth Street
East Avenue
E .H. Burton
George Street
Roth
Burton
H. F. Feally
John Boylan
Renklin
Boylan
Feally
Memorial Hospital
Nation Votes as Harding and Cox Face Election Day
Voters across the 48 states head to polls to decide the 1920 presidential contest between Warren G. Harding and James Cox. Early returns project a Republican victory with electoral votes likely near 388 to 400, while Democrats hope for a late shift. Weather and late-night campaigning shaped the tense election eve as leaders await results from their home bases in Marion and Dayton.
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New York
Warren G. Harding
Cox
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
F. Raye
George White
Haya
Renuhean
White
Cov
Cotrol
Everus
Marion
Te Might
State
Upper
Mississippi Valley
New England
Pleac Elton
Harding
Marton
Associated Press
Dayton Daily News
Clyde Hubbell Not Arrested In Yesterday's Chronicle
The Chronicle Telagram reports no arrest for Clyde Hubbell on liquor possession. It notes no charge was placed against him. Three others, Herman Esch Ralph Smith and Clyde Worthington, were fined five dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct.
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Clyde Hubbell
Hubbell
Herman Esch
Ralph Smith
Clyde Worthington
Marriage Licenses Circulated With Malicious Dodger Claims
Local Fleetric Light Co employees handed out defamatory dodgers at 2 AM circulating false statements about marriage licenses. The piece accuses unnamed organizers of petty larceny by ruining reputations, naming several Elyria residents and others across nearby towns. It urges readers to compare the circular with a Central Labor Union refutation and to draw town conclusions before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleetric Light Co
Elyria
Central Labor Union
Central Union Labor
Central Union
J Fee
Tral
Wage Earners Denounce Fake Elyria Labor Resolution
A group of Elyria labor leaders denounces a Chronicle-Telegram article claiming wage earners adopted certain resolutions. They state the Central Labor Union unanimously passed them, deny political manipulation by J. F. Burke, and note one signatory, Mr. Jones, acted without full endorsement. The missive attacks Burke and asserts union autonomy.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Central Labor Union
Elyria
J. F. Burke
Burke
Jones
Akron
Hughes
Central Labor Body
Labor Leaders Denounce Malicious Circulars After Vote
In a sworn statement dated November 2 1920 Central Labor Union officials defend actions taken at a meeting and condemn circulated slanders aimed at misinforming the public. J D Hughes and James Scott signatories urge citizens to disregard falsehoods and affirm their stance, with M J Brown's role noted. Gwilym confirms authorizing signature and plans to vote.
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J.D. Hughes
Central Labor Union
James Scott
Secy
Treas
Chas. C. Lord
M. J. Brown
Norwalk
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James M. Cox
Senator Warren J. Hardug
Het
League of Ne Lone Assue
Women Nation
Aly
Oken
Eth
Ated
Senat
Onfrang
Sed
Khe
Aed
J.b.johnson
Electric Company
Ralph Wright
Laurette Landers
Lewis Huffman
Ruth Elizabeth Cochrane
John Schriner
Verne Cousins
Allyn K Walton
Lynn
Mass
Helen E Walton
Lorain
Harry J. Warrington
Laura Slumski
Amherst
Ray Johnson
Hattie Kragi
Harry Stevens
Buffalo
Dorothy Johnson
Levi K. Leffier
Mason
Ida Wright
Wm. Minnick
Cleveland St
Peter P. Kolinski
Kenyon Ave
Harry A. Sauer
J.J. McGuire
West Bridge St
HH. Schultz
Turner St
Wm. Stock
Chapel St
Darrell T. Johnson
Hast
Albert Luikart
Middle Ave
Gwilym
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