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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

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Dodgers Indians Ready For World Series Opener In Cleveland

New York dispatch notes Brooklyn Dodgers and Cleveland Indians traveling to Cleveland for the start of the World Series with both clubs confident. Dodgers hold a slight edge in team batting and fielding averages, while fans and managers anticipate pitching matchups as Brooklyn aims to win the opener and Cleveland hopes to defend home soil amid strong fan support and a public call for civic celebration.

Brooklyn Cleveland Indians New York Brooklyn Dodgers Leveland Indians Dodgers Robins Suorbas Rooklyn Ohioans Atisal Clevilland Avanon Cleveland Indians WS Fitzgerald Eversud Broklyn Knolla Anay Lexington Avenue Park Wheat Heat Tris Speaker Dave Offer

Negro Bandits Hit Two White Men In Separate States

In Youngstown on October 8 police hunted two Negro bandits after they killed merchant Sam Schayer who refused to surrender. In Kentucky at Midway two suspects, Richard James and Albert Kennedy, reportedly shot warehouse watchman Ben Rogers and wounded telegraph operator Homer Nave as they attempted a robbery. Police monitored trains for suspects moving toward Frankfort.

Youngstown Folice Sam Schayer Frankfort Ben Rogers Railroad Station Midway Richard James Albert Kennedy Homer Nave Midway Station Weg

Observers urged to observe Fire Prevention Day October 9

Fire Chief Bates warns Elyria residents to inspect furnaces and chimneys as chilly days approach. Many unused furnaces may cause fires when started. Close chimney tops to smoke test for cracks, remove rubbish from cellars, and keep kindling away from furnaces. Care now prevents costly damage later.

Bates

Most Eligible Bachelor Sir Philip Sassoon of Britain

Sir Philip Sassoon secretary to Lloyd George and member of Parliament for Hythe, famed as Britain's most eligible bachelor. He served on Marshal Haig's staff during the war and was private secretary to Haig. He inherited a vast fortune from Sir Edward Sassoon and Alice Rothschild. He directed the British telegraph system in Asia and North Africa.

Philip Sassoon Lloyd George Great Britain Fitid Marshal Haig Sir Edward Albert Sassoon Alice Caroline Baron Gustave de Rothschild Hythe Asia Africa

Impressive Service Decorations at Cascade Hall

A large Cascade Hall audience witnessed the Decoration of Chivalry ceremony led by Maj General Fred H. A. Hahn of Toledo with Staff and Canton Lorain No. 93. Mrs G A Friday and sixteen Elsma lodge Daughters of Rebekah performed a scarf drill, recognizing several honored ladies and presenting bouquet to Major General Hahn. The event featured music, a grand march, and a chorus performance of America.

Cascade Hall Qhia Fred H. A. Hahn Toledo George Theobald Canton Lorain Cora Bemis Augusta Gullen Melon Kelly Agnes Dunford Kate Auenhardt St Clair Josephine Hahn Cora Knapp Elyria Elizabeth Theobald Rose Pomeroy Myrtle Feakins Oberlin Lucy Tristram Helen Muche Ladies of the Aux Mary Hahn Gen Hahn Wells Mayor Jones

Four Yeccmen Rob Oakley Car Barns Safe Blast

Four gangsters robbed the Oakley car barns of the traction company at early hours taking between 2500 and 3000 dollars in 35 sacks and left three sacks as a reward for the overpowered employee. From a smaller safe about 3000 dollars in money and tickets were taken.

Cincinnati Oakley Traction Company Laken

Chronicle-Telegram Newsboys Entered In Race For Prizes

The Chronicle Telegram launches a subscriber drive with newsboys competing for prizes such as sweaters boots sleds and knives. The top collector earns first prize choice with others following by subscriber totals. Each sale earns a payment. reader cooperation urged in Elyria to boost circulation.

Chronicle-Telegram

Frost Douces Damage to Gardens and Flowers

The heavy frost struck the city Wednesday night damaging gardens and turning many flowers and foliage black. Only hardy vegetables survived. some flower beds were turned over or killed. Those who covered beds delayed damage by a few days.

Limited Cars Withdraw to Conserve Coal

Sept Nestor reports the Cleveland Southwestern & Columbus Railway Co is hard pressed for coal and cannot run limited cars after midnights Tuesday and Wednesday. Southern division shut down entirely Tuesday. Thirteen cars of coal arrived relieving the shortage, allowing four cars per day for three days while awaiting fresh supply to keep wheels turning.

Nestor Cleveland, Southwestern & Columbus Railway Co

Funeral for Mrs Frederick Gehl Saturday at Wilkins-Hurst

Mrs Frederica Gehl 32 mother of Mrs John Wagner of 621 Hust River street died in Cleveland yesterday and her remains were brought to this city. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 PM at Wilkins-Hurst parlors. The election board reported light voter registration with eight precincts reporting by 10 AM. Precinct B saw 92 year old Mrs Anna Jones register. Return results from the precincts will be reported tomorrow.

Frederica Gehl John Wagner Hust River Street Cleveland Wilkins-Hurst Board of Elections Sperry Anna Jones Exat Avenue Fowth

Fostoria Motor Plant to Move Here

The Lewis Motor Manufacturing Company of Fostoria will relocate to this city and has temporarily secured quarters in the old Elyria Machine Company building on South Maple Street. The firm makes a six cylinder marine engine and an automobile motor, and promoters foresee a bright future. A new building may be erected once suitable land or facilities are obtained.

Chronicle-Telegram Newsies Elyria Chronicle- Telegram Lewis Motor Manufacturing, Co Fostoria Elyria Machine Co South Maple Street

White House Appeals for Coal Aid Moves to ICC

Telegraphic appeals from diverse regions seeking relief from coal shortages and winter shortfalls were referred to the Interstate Commerce Commission by Secretary Tumulty after talks with Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio and Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific. The option of naming a coal controller was not considered. Leroy Kramer resigns as Willys-Overland vice president in charge of production. W. J. Kilpatrick to succeed, formerly a plant works engineer.

Washington White House Interstate Commerce Commission Tumulty Daniel Willard Baltimore & Ohio Howard Elliott Northernacific Railroad Temulty Toledo Leroy Kramer Willys-Overland Company W. J1. Kilpatrick Kramer Overland Pullman Company Railroad Administration

PRINT SPECIAL BALLOTS FOR WOMEN VOTERS PERUSAL

The board of elections prints general election ballots and sample ballots for women voters to aid marking. Not all will receive samples. women’s clubs will get bags with guidance. Instructions aim to reduce ballots rejected for improper marking and to clarify voting intent.

Board of Elections Sperry

Police Patrols Enforce School Area Traffic Rules

In response to a city council request, Police Chief Stankard has posted patrolmen near public schools during pupil commute hours to watch for traffic violations. No flagrant violations observed. several warnings issued. A policeman notes many schoolboys ride bicycles on sidewalks and have been warned. second offenses will be disciplined.

Stankard

Allied Powers To Decide On German Cable

Delegates from France Great Britain Italy Japan and the United States met at the State Department for the first session of the International Communications Conference. The plan place and date of the meeting and the overall program are to be set at this preliminary session which will last about a month. Discussion of the South American cable issue involving Western Union deferred for private settlement after the conference.

Washington Allied Nc .S State Department France Great Britain Italy Japan United States Western Union Miami Fla Barradees Brazil

Stolen coats and auto tire reported after dance

W Stearn of 127 First street Lorain reported theft of two women overcoats and a heavy automobile robe from their car parked near the Elks club after a dance. John Kaiser reported the loss of an extra tire from his car parked near the Knights of Columbus club rooms on East Broad street.

Stearn First Street Lorain Elks Club Second Street John Kaiser Knights of Columbus Club East Broad Street

Elyria Annexation Case Continued to October Hearing

The Elyria annexation case was continued by the commissioners with the next hearing set for October 21. A number of witnesses remain to be heard.

Elyria

Advertising Turns Quick Sales With Daily Opportunities

Advertising always important and offers opportunities for rapid turnover. Some see trouble with their eyes shut, while others seize daily chances. use ads to create fast sales and quick turnover.

Referendum On Electric Increase In Full Force

Objections to the council ordinance raising gas prices were filed and certified to the Board of Elections. Voters will receive separate ballots for protest, and the referendum is now active.

Thee Council Board of Elections

Strawberry shortcake delight after frost hits berries

Ernest Reisinger, a Columbia township farmer, and his family enjoyed strawberry shortcake yesterday after a sharp frost reduced the crop. He reported a bed of strawberries produced a second crop, yielding enough ripe berries for a shortcake, illustrating the resilient harvest despite cold weather.

Ernest Reisinger Columbia Township Reisinger

Service Director Reports August Water Works Statistics

Beck presents August waterworks data including 105 665 000 gallons treated and 101 595 860 delivered, daily pumpage 3 290 190, coal burned 260 195 gallons per pound of coal, and 12 180 pounds of me per gallon. Financials show delinquents 1048, unpaid rents 298.98, rebates 22 1.33, and expenses across administration and filtration. Monthly reports are sent to the director.

Beck Alowing Waterworks Corer Wees

Broad Street Land Lease Suit Dropped

A suit filed by Smith & Kilroy against Sam Sadaris and the Pekras to recover 2500 for brokering the East Broad Street lease of W. A. Ely was settled. The John and Clara Pekras case was dismissed late yesterday and the Sadaris case was dropped today.

Smith & Kilroy Sam Sadaris Clara John Pekras East Broad Street W. A. Ely John and Clara Peking Sadaris

Band Concert Precedes Ose Talk in Public Square

A band concert by the Boys’ Band will precede the talk in the public square from the park grand stand. The arrival of speakers is expected by four o’clock. Delegations traveled from Elyria to Wellington and Amherst, greeted by crowds, to return for the Elyria meeting at Fr prelock on the Big Lorain R Orso.

Rose Moriarty Br ' Sollat Elyria Wellington Oberiin Amherst Big City

Bombing In Cork Kills Soldier and Wounds Three

A bomb exploded on a military lorry in Ber rak street Cork this morning. One soldier was killed and three wounded, two soldiers on the lorry fired on the attackers as the crowd watched. A man and a woman suffered leg injuries during the incident.

Cork Ireland ciyiMang Berrak Street

Death notice for Luella Hasel at Old Ladies Home

Rae Luella Hasel aged 68 formerly of Wellington died that night at the Old Ladies Home. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm at the Old Ladies Home with burial in Kendeigh's Corner Cemetery.

Rae Luella Hasel Wellington Old Ladies Home Kendeigh’s Corner

Oberlin Youths Taken To State Reformatory

Deputy Sheriff Cole took Oberlin youths William Newell and Arthur Peabody and Joe Zbatlo of Lorain to Mansfield to begin terms at the state reformatory. Jack Delmar of Lorain was sent to the penitentiary yesterday after an attempted burglary incident.

Cole Mansfield William Newell Arthur Peabody Oberlin Joe Zbatlo Lorain Mansfield Reformatory Jack Delmar Lorats

Lorain County Republicans Plan Delegation to Marion

The Lorain County Republican executive committee formed a committee to arrange a delegation to Marion for the America First Celebration with Harding and Coolidge. Members include Chas Holman Lorain Frank Ellenberger Elyria William Coburn Amherst Frank Fite Eaton and J N Stone Oterite. The group will organize transportation.

Lorain County Republican Executive Committee Marion Harding Coolidge Chas Holman Lorain Frank Ellenberger Elyria William Coburn Amherst Frank Fite Eaton J. N. Stone

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