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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1925
Page
3
Akron Beacon Journal criticizes Attorney General Crabbe for ruling gasol ine tax law not subject to referendum. The piece argues the decision erodes constitutional checks by the people, calling the referendum effectively dead and warning of unchecked legislative tax power.
Representative F H La Guardia spoke at Asbury Park on prohibition and law enforcement noting over a million bottles sold daily in the United States. He blamed political appointments for weak enforcement and urged change, stating the public already sees the failures in nationwide enforcement.
The speaker urges a clean, spoils-free anti liquor stance and questions why vital organization for electing public sentiment to enact corrections is lacking, seeking reasons for the delay or failure.
A poetic fragment depicts Shadowyard near a quiet nook where pines and noglar trees keep a serene shade. Forever fresh and full, a lustrous brook before the feet invites a thirst. The soft grass spreads like a banquet or dream place, offering restful language and imagined abundance.
A garbled明混d list of dates and names notes events from 1810 to 1917 including births of John Clirk Ridpath Frank Hatton and William Marconi, riots in Montreal 1850, a Dardanelles landing 1915, and Tammany Hall death Charles F Murphy. It also marks today’s birthdays for Princess Mary Vernt and others with scattered biographical details and political references.
A lonesome hometown note praises Eunice Moots for beauty and education but notes she lacks the knack for entertaining talk. Miss Tipton Bud’s uncle is set for the electric chair in June for refusing to hire an alienist, a stingy motive cited.
Fragmentary OCR item lists several birth notes with scattered places and ages. It mentions Brooklyn, Bourbon, Morgenhau, Laughlin, and Grecian contexts, but core names, dates, and clear events are unreadable.
Today marks Arbor Day observances in various locales including St Mary Sani Venice and Mas Ssaniiset ary of Se bastian Lerdo de Tejada. The centenaries honor Charles Dowd and Admiral Keppel. New Zealand observes Anzac Day with Gallipoli remembrance. Germany closes its political campaign ahead of tomorrow’s general election. A Canadian prelate pilgrimage sails from New York, while Pershing receives a dinner in New York. George Smythe aims to paddle from England to Rome before the deadline. Belgian coal miners meet to decide actions over a wage reduction. May Day preparations loom as coal talks unfold.
Sixty five years ago THE WEEKLY DEMOCRAT led with reversed column rules to honor President Abraham Lincoln after his assassination. The village entered mourning with business houses draped in black as a memorial observance unfolded.
Viscount Lee of Fareham former British admiralty head and Washington naval disarmament conference delegate urged in Philadelphia that a fresh peace conference is timely but warned against broad talks on land disarmament or air power. He favored submarine ban and noted the need to avoid provoking “bad blood” by broad scopes while predicting naval matters only for discussion. He also commented on America's social life and democracy.
The community held services and viewed the on state while Cleveland passed in review of tus today. The council enacted a Broad Street paving ordinance with solid stone blocks one foot deep and at least one square foot. The Ladies' Aid Society staged tableaux raising 135 dollars for soldiers. The Peak Family gave a crowded entertainment. James Long was tried for murder at Rochester, convicted of manslaughter, with Dr. Jordan and Dr. Wiggam offering views on crime and perseverance.
Grove Patterson discusses postwar disarmament talk and the 221 new ships adopted by five nations after a treaty. He notes France led with 117 ships and Japan followed with 60, then reflects on heredity and environmental factors in defining greatness with references to Lee Grant Roosevelt and the Edwards family lineage.
Henry Augustus Lukeman has been appointed to finish the Confeder ate Memorial on Stone Mountain Atlanta. Born January 3 1871 in Richmond Virginia, he studied at the National Academy of Design and Ecole des Beaux Arts. His works include McKinley statues in Adams and Dayton, architectural sculpture in Pittsburg Boston and New York, four Montreal marble statues, Kit Carson in Trinidad, Asbury in Washington, Gregg in Reading, Women of the Confederacy in Raleigh, Grant Memorial in San Diego, and Pierce Monument in Concord. His home is Stockbridge Massachusetts with a New York City studio.
Jane Green promotes new Victor records including A Mama Like You and a Papa Like Me and Somebody Like You. New Victor orchestras feature Biltmore with Yearning Just For You and Hot Hot Entot. McEnelly's Springfield mass orchestra debuts I Like Pie I Like Cake but I Like You Best of AN and Desert Isle. A B Chase reproducing piano enhances last night's radio concert in the store. Zenith receiver brings in signals from WGBL to California or Cuba nightly.
The Elyria retailer highlights demand from warm weather with two delivery cars ready for rush orders. It promotes garbage cans, wire mesh burners, lawn rakes, poultry netting, lawn fences, spades, spading forks, trowels, hoes, and a large stock of seeds. It claims rustless Pearl wire and bronze screens, adjustable widow screens, screen doors, and easy running Coldwell mowers. It notes a last-chance bass fishing window and lists new Easy Electric Washer owners.
Music store notes insurance on time contracts for instruments like pianos and Victrolas. A used piano is offered. A Columbus trip by H. K. Day is mentioned amid a robbery accusation involving Heaton's music store and sixteen saxophones, with friends blaming H. K. Day. The ad ends by claiming not guilty and promoting Beuschers.
Public auditorium in Cleveland hosts a final opera event next week drawing many Elytia residents. An offer promotes a Victrola at $2.00 per week, framing it as a home improvement many can’t resist.
A proposal touts an automatic refrigerator to preserve milk and food, claiming it will save enough to cover its cost and improve family health. The pitch emphasizes long term value and daily kitchen convenience for households.
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