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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
6
Billy leads Hans and the fat cook through chaotic pursuit with chairs, aprons, and a flying chase. The fat cook snatches a shotgun, trips, and hops on one leg while Frank laughs, then Billy dives into the mayor’s fountain escaping pursuit. Billy resumes the chase as the mayor orders police.
In a burst of speed Billy charges down a hall and barges into a dining room where Hans Zug has forced a door. The scene erupts with startled guests including Mr and Mrs Brown and their son Frank as a red haired intruder bursts in, scattering the gathering.
New York City labor unrest widens as 20 000 workers join strikes. Fifteen thousand painters decorators and paperhangers plan to quit or threaten stoppage for a $10 daily eight hour five day week. Moving van drivers about 3000 walk out seeking $35 weekly raise and shorter hours. About 2000 more workers likely to quit if a $9 daily minimum and ten holidays a year are not granted.
Columbus report says the Ohio State Fair opened with record attendance and lively crowds. Governor Cox, Franklin D Roosevelt, and Dr Aaron Watkins spoke at the Coliseum as cattle, sheep, swine and judging contests began. Racing featured a $220 pace purse of $100 and a $2.18 trot with a $800 purse, while more than 40,000 women reportedly visited Monday, breaking first day records.
Russell Gotherman, twenty two, convicted of killing his father, must spend parts of each year in solitary at Ohio State Penitentiary for prayer and meditation from November 29 to December 3. The judge cited conversion, preparation to meet his maker, and the awful crime as rationale. The case stems from the December murder of James Gotherman. Wilkes-Barre editor notes the defendant pleaded guilty and will be confined under the unusual order as part of a penitential sentence. Nearby Youngstown Rabbi David Wilkesbarre, Pa., remarks on spiritual duties and pastoral duties tied to the case.
Stocks and commodities list includes American Locomotiva, General Motors, U S Steel, Mexican Petroleum, and several railroads trading mixed. Wheat and corn futures show declines then minor rebounds, while cotton projections and hog prices are noted. Regional market quotes from New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago accompany farm and livestock updates.
Cleveland market notes show butternut squash and potatoes with varied values, eggs and poultry listed with price ranges, and New Jersey and Alabama items cited. Cattle market remains strong on weed and steady on other cuts, with veal and related items briefly referenced.
London Sept 1 Polish forces have captured Suwalki about forty miles northwest of Grodno according to Lithuanian representatives. A Polish division is reported advancing on Sejny, east of Suwalki.
Albert Crosier of Detroit Michigan visited his uncle William Crosier and cousin Ford Crosier from Wednesday to Saturday evening in Pittsfield. Ruth Kayes of Warren spent Tuesday at the E McConnell home.
An ad promotes an easy effective treatment for all forms of piles using small tablets from Dr Leonhardt. It asserts quick relief and urges against surgical operation until trying Hem-Roid. A money-back guarantee is offered if it fails per C W Phillips.
Cribbage tournament begins Thursday evening in Room 210 Masonite Temple at o'clock.
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