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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1924
Page
4
The text states a near unanimous decision by a Greek National Assembly on an establishment plan and the people approve in a referendum. It mentions exile, a king named George I, and aims to regain a dynasty, but the passage is fragmented.
An expedition aims to obtain a single adult gorilla kept in captivity. Researchers plan to study the animal under controlled conditions, seeking insights into gorilla behavior and needs. Authorities note the project centers on observational science and welfare considerations.
John Berton Payne, secretary of the interior, sealed plans for a nationwide chain of state parks linked with national parks. The fourth annual state parks conference in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, discussed a project to stretch coast to coast and include every state.
Mrs B Gilbreth of New York is listed as a delegate with her husband to the Labor Congress, reflecting a family presence among the Academy delegates in Slova.
Lorain April 16. The boxing card for April 29 at Lorain is set. Main event features Risko versus Wallace in a ten round heavyweight bout. Also Hughes versus NeVeigh at 130 pounds ten rounds. Forbes of Elyria faces Osborne of Cleveland in six rounds at 146 pounds. Trannett meets Nugent in six rounds at 118 pounds.
George Sister, famed invalid, made his first managing debut leading the Browns to a 7 to 3 win over the White Sox. He handled fifteen chances at first, drove in the opening run, and delivered the go ahead score in the fifth. Meantime other league action saw Reds, Braves, Phillies, Yankees, and Tigers winning or tying as Coolidge attended the day’s games.
The article notes Frances Ruppert, a girl athlete, nearly matched the world 40 yard dash record. She believes she can equal Loren Murchison’s mark, stirring discussion in athletic circles about women challenging men’s records.
The Elyria Radio Club invites fans to an open meeting at 7 p.m. in the club room above Little Joe's Restaurant. T. L. Holingworth will display the Ediophone radio receiving set praised for clear reception with three tubes. Discussion includes neutralizing a Neutrodyne and optimizing antenna angles for summer static conditions.
Hartford Breeders' Association opens its meeting at Havre de Grace. Multiple sports items include baseball season notes and regional championships in progress across various cities and venues.
American League results include Detroit 4 Cleveland 3 and New York 2 Boston 1. Washington 4 Philadelphia 3. St Louis 7 Chicago 3. National League games feature Brooklyn 3 New York 2 and Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 3. St Louis 6 Chicago 5. Boston 6 Philadelphia 6 in 11 innings when called at night due to darkness.
Tommy McKeesport defeats Harry Gordon in New York in a boxing match. Result details and round by round progress not fully clear from the text.
Real estate transfers include W Wesbee Amherst Otakh tuuk to Irene lols Wiken ad to 7000 and Henry Ruth part of lot 11 South Amherst 2 0 to Cary Robinson lot 3 Ward s ad to Lorain 2 Sud Joseph Stramaker to Qhimir 12 acres Avon Lake 4500 A U Hill to Adam Yak il 2 block gau s ad to Lorain Joseph wwaish to William Paro part of lot 12 A Ely s ad to Elyria Our Easter Flower Stand in East Side Market is in full bloom Woodruff Wainwright.
Madame J Redmon offers consultation from 1 to 4 pm and evenings by appointment at 618 West Broad Street Elyr. No Sunday readings. A new paper bag will be given with each folded order.
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