Addition of Women's Vote Increases Elyria Precincts
The addition of women voters led to redrawing Elyria voting nets. James B. Seward, Lorain County Elections chairman, outlined four precincts replacing the old divisions to ease clerks during rush hours. Precincts A B C D span from East to West boundaries, with districts mapped along streets and rail lines, and notices set for September 30, October 7 and October 16.
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Elyria
James B. Seward
Lorain County
Woot Street
Corporation
Washington Avenue
Straw vote interest rises as ballots arrive at sites
A sizable number of ballots have already been received for the straw vote benefiting women in presidential preference. Results from the first day will be announced tomorrow. New voting places open at O’Donnel’s near the green line, McHenry’s Market, Conry’s Grocery, Anis’ Book Store, and the Keel Telegram office.
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Tomorrer
O’donnel
McHenry
Conry’s
Kcle-Telegram
Lithuanians and Poles resume clash near Suwalki
In Warsaw on September 15 the Polish official statement says Lithuanian and Polish forces have resumed hostilities in the Suwalki sector near the German border. Fighting continues as both sides clash along the border area.
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Warsaw
Suwalki
Lord Mayor Mac Swiney Shows Little Change in Condition
London reports indicate Lord Mayor Terence Mac Swiney remains largely unchanged in Brixton prison. Doctors note increased weakness and the Irish Self-determination League bulletin confirms a better night and some sleep, though body pains persist and consciousness remains.
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London
Terence Mac Swiney
Cork
Brixton
Mac Swiney
Home Office
Irish Self-determination League
Young Men Propose Wednesday Afternoons Closings
The Young Men's Business club discussed closing all Elyva places of business each Wednesday afternoon for the year. A committee will study the issue and report back. Over sixty gathered as the secretary’s pay was set at twenty five dollars monthly after November. O. J. Clark, bound for Portugal, received a farewell folder from the club. Albert Wilker and Fred Brown entertained after the meeting.
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Elyva
Chamber of Commerce
Glao
Clark
Portugal
Albert Wilker
Loralo
Fred Brown
City Annexation Hearing Set for October 7
The county commissioners announced that the next hearing on the city's annexation case will be conducted on October 7. City Attorneys Baird and others were noted in the briefing, but some details could not be heard due to unclear remarks.
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County Commissionera
Tucey
Baird
Harding urges women participation in politics within Republican frame
Senator Harding addresses Republican women organizations urging women to join party service. He argues for social justice and housing policy, notes two party system’s progress, and contrasts Republican platform with Democrats. The message targets New York City’s Womens Harding and Coolidge clubs and other women’s groups.
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America
Centro
Repullian
Mexicans Seek Higher Liquor Ban in Mexico City
Sept 15 petitions import by readers urging raising the ban on intoxicating drinks. The order closed all drinking places from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning. Provisional President De La Huerta says no action yet. The administration plans to pursue its dry program further.
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Mexico City
de la Huerta
Grant Dunn Asks Divorce
Grant Dunn of this city filed for divorce from Florence Dunn alleging she cursed him, insulted him, slapped his face, refused household duties, went out at night, refused to reveal her whereabouts, and left him in August, claiming grounds for the divorce.
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Grant Dunn
Florence Dunn
Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges
Admission notes list Mrs H P White R D 1 Mrs John Puner Lorain Mrs P J Wood Middle Avenue Mrs Walter Cornish R D 1 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Howard Martin Prospect Street a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clyde Armstrong East Second Street a son and to Mr and Mrs Karl Wheeler Chestnut Street a daughter Discharged Mrs Dorothy Vert y and baby Stanford Avenue Mrs John Becker and baby Vermilion Mrs M A Jacobs West Fourth Street Reewell Roig
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John. Becker
Vermilion
M. A. Jacobs
West
Reewell Roig
Willy-Overland plant lays off hundreds of workers
The Willys-Overland Co laid off several hundred men in Overland, with estimates over 500. Officials say the night shift was eliminated while all departments remain operating. Plant runs eight hours daily, five days a week. Further layoffs depend on working conditions later in the week.
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Willys-Overland Co
President Deschanel Faces Possible Resignation and Paris Cabinet Meeting
Paris headlines indicate President Deschanel may resign due to health. A semi official note says the cabinet will take up the presidency Friday as preparations mount for a joint session of the senate and chamber to elect a successor. Palace staff and Versailles hotel workers bustle with arrangements for the royal luncheon amid the assembling assembly.
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Paris
Veschanel
Deschanel
Assembly Chamber
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Republic
Hotel Des Reservoirs
Versailles
Appropriation Case Up Today in Elyria Waterworks Row
Probate Judge Wilcox presides as Elyria seeks right of way through Anna W Hnaz land for a waterworks extension. City tendered prior to trial, refused. Jury hears witnesses on land value and compensation.
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Wilcox
Elyria
Anna W. Hnaz
Mai
Prepare to Send Soldiers Bodies to the United States
In Cherbourg on September 15 preparations accelerate for shipping home the bodies of American soldiers who died on European soil. Carpenters build coffins and seamstresses craft funeral ornaments while warehouses become mortuary chapels. A large catafalque glows with candles as the bodies arrive from the front aboard American transport ships.
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Cherbourg
France
United States
Landar
Local Vets to Attend G A R Encampment
A large group of Elyria veterans plans to travel to the national G A R encampment in Indianna alfa Jad aboard a special train. John Cole George Johnson and Fred C Smith of Elyria are among those arranging to go. The train departs Cleveland at nine in the morning with a Grafton connection and Elyria departure at 8 20 city time, weather permitting.
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Jad
Elyrians
124Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
John Cole
George Johnson
Fred C. Smith
Cleveland
Grafton
Elyria
Local oil firm finds big well in Texas strike
Elyria Lorain and Woo ster Oil and Gas Co reports a 1,000 hoi well off Stephangs Co Texas reaching a depth of 3,166 fees. The note cites a Thrashers feature in an elat orsted Western Oil Carrick article from Obklahomas City Okishoms.
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Tha Elyria
Lorain and Wooster Oil & Gas Co
Stephangs Co
Texas
Thrashers
Western Oil Carrick
Obklahomas City
Okishoms
Barbers Strike Halts Wednesday Half Day Plan in Elyria
Elyria's barber shops face a strike as master and journeymen barbers clash over a weekly Wednesday half holiday. About 30 barbers support a year round Wednesday closure while owners resist immediate widespread stoppage, leading to shop closures and efforts to replace striking workers. Pickets and unresolved demands underscore a three week dispute over pay and hours among local unions.
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Elyria
Barbers' Union
Stevenine
Union Barbers
Dartmouth Li murder case ends with manslaughter plea
Woodsville New Jersey September 15 Robert T Meads of La Grange a Dartmouth College junior who shot and killed Henry Maroney of Medford Massachusetts a fellow student after a drinking bout in a dormitory last June pled guilty to manslaughter today He was sentenced to 15 to 20 years at hard labor in the state prison.
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Woodsville
N. J
Robert T. Meads
la Grange
Dartmouth College
Henry FE
Maroney
Medford
Mass
Ile
Ohio restaurants ordered to post price lists
State fair price commissioner John Pfeifer announced an executive order requiring all Ohio restaurants to post price lists. The order, issued after a conference with the district attorney, was sent to restaurant owners statewide and forwarded to county fair price commissions for strict enforcement.
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Columbus
John Pfeifer
Ford
Ohio
State planning new buildings at Ohio State University
Columbus Sept 15 Ohio State University authorities plan two new buildings including a Woman's building and chemistry hall to meet demand for large quarters. Funds of 240000 and 110000 were allocated two years ago but construction was delayed by high material prices.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Marriage Licenses in Elyria and Surrounding Areas
Manuel H Baker and Mabel H Warner both 23 plan to wed in Elyria as draftsman and stenographer. Joseph Bell 39 a carpenter weds Della McBride 40 of Elyria. Franklin Spaye 47 a cook marries Carrie Sherman 45 of Wellington. Paul Cuenin 25 a fireman weds Ebba Erickson 22 a clerk. Carl Beck 228 a plumber of Avon Lake weds Viola Jackson 19 a Elyria resident. R D 1
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Manuel H. Baker
Mabel H. Warner
Elyria
Joseph Bell
Carpenter
Della McBride
Franklin Spaye
Cook
Carrie Sherman
Wellington
Paul Cuenin
Ebba Erickson
Lorain
Carl Beck
Avon Lake
Viola Jackson
Elyria R. D
Battle over staged riot prompts 160 workers' comp claims
In Los Angeles on September first, one hundred sixty accident and injury claims were filed with the Workmen's State Industrial Commission by motion picture actors and actresses who took part in a battle scene photographed last week. Most claimants were women.
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Los Angeles
Workmen's State Industrial Commission
Bandit-Slayer Sentenced to Die in Ohio
Akron dispatch reports Ernest Goldschmidt a 19 year old bandit slayer pleaded guilty to shooting and killing Jacob and Morris Shearer merchants during an attempted holdup. Common Pleas Judge W J Ahearn sentenced him to die in the electric chair December 31. Insanity plea raised, with relatives testifying his mind was unbalanced by a decade old injury.
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Akron
Ernest Goldschmidt
Columbug
Common Pleas
W. J. Ahearn
Goldschmidt
Jacob
Morris Shearer
Hare
Momestead
Jetter Goldnchmidt
Wilson
Scrapey
Bandits Fail In Medina Co Bank Robbery
Medina Ohio report states two men attempted an armed robbery at Sharon Center bank failing to loot the institution. Local authorities pursue suspects as investigators note the crime occurred early today revealing little about the bandits or motive.
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Medina CO
Medina
Sharon Center
Mra
John
Robin't Ujon
Ventanion Bank
Bandits
Akron
Datler
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