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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1920
Page
10
A chaotic account describes Elyrian and Lorain area flooding from Lake Como overflow. It weaves in unrelated vignettes about cats, pigeons, and a man named Fitch, plus a family fleeing by rail car toward home, with detention at a rail yard.
Garage operator Eugene Llewellyn reports a tire placed on the road between Elyria and LaGrange as a lure for highwaymen. He and another motorist describe two men leaping from the roadside, attempting to rob him, but he escaped and observers saw the suspects flee in a car. A separate dispatch from Copenhagen notes Russia instructs reval partners to suspend new foreign business until political tensions ease.
An advertisement touts Asptronal as a superior cold and cough remedy with rapid two minute relief. It claims endorsements by European and American army surgeons, urges druggists to stock and price at counter, and promises safe, easy use for adults and children.
Paris reports spree at Deauville tables with Vagliano the Greek ship owner netting 3.6 million francs at baccarat in a three and a half hour session. An American nicknamed the Tobacco King reportedly lost 1.5 million francs in a single night while a young Havana sugar grower allegedly won about 5 million after a prior August loss of 9.6 million. A French manager notes the Cuban’s calm demeanor and feline paw like style at the gaming tables.
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