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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1920

Page

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Lorain Man Sentenced to Life for Quarrel Murder

Mike Martini of Lorain was found guilty of second degree murder after a five day trial. He testified that Stanley Jacoboski and two officers attacked him at his home during a drunken card game, and he fired in self defense. Jacoboski died later. Martini faces life imprisonment after post trial motions.

Martini Stanley Jacoboski Mike Martini Lorain Juroboski Fred Sacoboski Wrain

Fire destroys Amherst farm buildings and stock

A large barn and farm implements owned by H Eppley at Middle Ridge were destroyed by fire on October 26. The blaze left the barn filled with hay and grain burning, with a horse and a pig killed. A Ford auto burned. total loss likely over 6000 dollars. The fire occurred near York Central tracks and may have been sparked by locomotive sparks. The cause remains undetermined.

Implemeanta H Eppley Middle Ridge Ha O York Central PAS l Ford Auto

Local Legion Meeting Tonight With Victory Medals

A meeting of the American Legion is set for tonight at 790 in club rooms with all members aged to attend and business of importance to be transacted. Victory Medals will be awarded. Also notes about minstrel show rehearsals and a Saturday finish lead into a separate incident. A dead man was found behind Settlement House, taken to police station after a wagon transport. fine imposed later.

Theean Legion Estra

Death of Cork lord mayor and plans for body removal

Reports indicate plans to move the body of Terence Vac Swinney, Corks late lord mayor, to Ireland. Debates over whether to ship the body secretly or place it with relatives in Dublin continue, amid wide press coverage and divergent editorial stances on the Irish question.

the Times MacSwiney Moorrigg Dorn

Absent Voters Ballots Issued in Lorain County

One hundred fifty nine absent voter ballots have been issued by the Lorain County Board of Elections. Ballots sent to recipients include workers in New York Chicago Lincoln and many other cities. Florence Huberwald of New Orleans will speak on the League of Nations Tuesday evening October 16 at democratic headquarters Broad Street.

Lorain County Ita Elyria United States Ork Chicago Lincoln Florence Huberwald New Orleans League of Nations Democratic Broad Street

Two New Men Added to Chronicle Telegram Staff

Two capable men join the Chronicle Telegram staff as it expands to a larger and stronger city paper. G Wilkinson, longtime Ohio Nut & Bolt Co. official, becomes business head and moves to Berea Park Ave home. Abbey, seven years Star Journal advertising manager, will handle advertising and editorial work. Abbey brings extensive newspaper experience and will engage with Sandusky civic groups. The Sandusky Register notes his departure will be widely regretted by acquaintances.

Chronicle Telegram Wailkinson Chronicle Telegram Company Lorain County Elynia Qberln Business College United States Steel Company Lorain Elyna Colson Company Wilkinson Berea Will Mare Park Avenue Henry Stolzenburg Charles G Abbe Abbey Star Journal of Sendusky Chronig Sandusky Erie County Automobile Club Ad Club Kiwanis Club Tdsonic Sandusky Register Hig

Leaf fall keeps city street cleaners busy

The street cleaning department reports heavy leaf dumping from trees along streets and yards. Workers collected wagon loads of leaves and refuse to prevent sewer clogs during the next rain while defending city ownership of the trees and the accompanying leaves.

Stret

Negotiations To End Coal Strike Resumed In London

Formal negotiations between the government and the miners federation resume in London on October 26 as informal talks since Sunday show some progress. The miners executive body had met with government proposals and voted to begin formal negotiations after deliberations.

London Miners’ Federation

Marriage Licenses Reported For Several Pairs

Allen E D Smith 22 dairynan Carlixte and Gladys Wilson 13 LaGrange Miles Posvhinsky 23 aborer and Tekin Bzceepomska 17 Lo Tala registered marriage licenses as listed in the public notices.

Allen ED Smith Dairynan Carlixte Gladys Wilson LaGrange

Newsboys Contest Sets 500 Goal in Spirited Race

In a lively Telegram and Chronicle contest, a large field of hopefuls competes for a chance to join the ranks of shipyard and factory workers. Leads include Leonard Roak, Howard Williams, Leo Wilson, Elbert Formani, and Rollin Moran among many others. A grand total announced as hopefuls push toward the 500 mark.

ROVK Leonard Roak Howard Williams Leo Wilson Elbert Formani Rollin Moran George Deitrick Elwin

Business Club Voting Today Elects Officers

The Young Men's Business Club 16 holds an all day election to choose officers for the year. Balloting begins at 6 30 tonight followed by a banquet and address. The club has also arranged for the first of a series of dances on Friday night at Elk's ball room.

Young Men’s Business Club Elk’, Ball, Nee

Jackson Pleads Guilty in Amherst Burglary Case

John Jackson and Harry Fisher pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property after a jury was impanelled for burglary and larceny cases. Jackson faced a separate burglary charge on a Moose Club room break and was directed to a parole hearing with sentence deferred. Fisher received an indeterminate pentitentiary term.

John Jackson Denly Findley Jackson Redington Harry Fisher Moose Club Rooma Fisher Amherst

Propaganda on Elyria electric rate raise sparks debate

Elyria residents received a circular from Lorain County Electric Co leadership arguing for a higher rate under a 25 year franchise. The letter claims a monopoly formed, profits doubled, and public money used to fund wartime bonds, while council actions raise minimum charges and a 33 1/3 percent rate increase amid coal price declines.

Elyria Lorain County Electric Co Elyna Citzens Palmer Lorain County Electric Company Altizena

Donation Day at Hospital Seeks Wide Community Support

Saturday Oct 30 residents of Elyria will be invited to donate vegetables canned fruits jelly and other items to benefit Elyria Memorial and Gates hospitals. The Community Service Council organizes the event with Women’s Auxiliary treasurer Mrs F Allen supervising. Call the hospital to arrange pickup as jars and cans are plentiful.

Elyria Memorial Gates Hospitals Community Service Council F Allen Terasurer

Mrs A C Betts Struck by Auto on Broad Street

Mrs A C Betts of 528 Middle Ave Nas was knocked down while crossing Broad Street near the Topliff hotel yesterday afternoon. An eastbound auto truck owned by A J Fowl struck the rear, knocking her to the pavement and injuring her head and body. She was treated by a physician and sent home.

A C. Betts Middle Avenas Broad Street Topliff Hotel A. J Fowl

Reds-Poles Sign Preliminary Peace Treaty Ratified

London Oct 26 ratification of the preliminary peace treaty between Poland and Bolshevik Russia was wired by the All-Russian Soviet yesterday via a wireless message from Moscow. Tolero Oct 26 a fashionably dressed young woman assisted a highwayman in holding up and taking 520 from William Billmater in the downtown district after midnight under streetlight glare.

London Poland Russia Atviet Mecow Tolero Willian Billmater T Ughts Pedestriaan

Coal Operators Confer On Lower Coal Prices In U S Meeting

About 1000 of 7000 soft coal operators from all bituminous districts meet in Cleveland at Colonel D B Wentz's call to discuss Attorney General Palmer's plea for fair prices. Reports show prices have fallen in several districts, brokers’ bidding up prices blamed for hikes, and shortages easing as shipments rise to meet demand.

Cleveland Palmer United States D. B. Wentz National Coal Association A. Mitchell Palmer J. L Hatfield Morgantown Northern West Virginia Fair Practices Commission Fair Practices Committee Pittsburg Seat Wentz Ohio Indiana Michigan Kentucky Tennessee Pennsylvania Colonel Wents Interstate Commerce Commission Middle West East Great Lakes

Seventy Men Start Dane for Members at YMCA Banquet

A large audience of mex attendees at the YMCA banquet Monday evening welcomed new members to the organization. Mayor A R Jones praised the YMCA work and its influence on local youth while L H Webber chaired the membership drive and LB Hindman urged doubling enrollments. Tom Elliott of WoCA in Southern China gave the main address on service to mankind.

Y M.C. A Apeech R Everta A. R Jones L. H. Webber Lawrence Webber LB Hindm Tom Eliott Woca China Mr. Elliott

Sheriff Backus Fees Question in Chronicle Telegraph

A Chronicle Telegraph report questioned the Sheriff Backus fee figures, noting that only Court of Common Pleas fees were listed while liquor raid and other cases in Justica Chamberlain’s court pushed totals toward ten thousand dollars. The piece implies county offices collect far more in various justice court fees.

Chronicle-Telegram Backus Court of Common Pleas Justica Chamberlain

Talian Ambassador to U. 6. Appointed

Rome reports Senator Roland Ricci will be appointed Italian ambassador to Washington. The notice says Ricci is selected by the Popolo Romano and will assume duties in the U.S. capital, marking a significant diplomatic posting for Rome.

Talian U. 6 Rome Roland Ricci Itajan Washington

Improvements to Gas Mains Being Rush Called

Progress is being made on gas main improvements by Citizens Gas Co laying and repairing the line between here and Whiskeyville. The trench is nearly completed and about two miles had been finished during the past week. Manager Adams stated that if weather stays good this week the work will be completed eleven days ahead of the time set by the judge.

Whiskeyville Adams Judge Empires

Reckless Driver Fined and Denied Driving Rights

Mayor Jones acted on reckless driving concerns by fining M. B. Wainwright twenty five dollars and costs and ordering him to surrender automobile license numbers at the police station. The action forbids Wainwright to drive until the mayor relents, highlighting tense measures against unsafe road behavior.

Jones M. BE Bia Wainwright Guth

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