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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
16
A fragmented notice from Maine shows a derety plan and cotetr for twelve weeks, aiming at a thirty two unit project. Local authorities reference timeframes and approval steps in a terse public notice.
A fragmented market report shows firmness in a few sectors with gains spread across issues. Traders note a cautious tone as fractions of a point move and a few gains appear on select listings.
Brief notice states Radio Paradise and Radio Shop plan tomorrow openings at 375 Broad Street. The fragment confirms a promotional push for the new shop location with no additional details.
Governor Daugherty asked for a federal investigation into Ohio gasoline pricing. George B. Christian said President Coolidge will refer the matter to the attorney general. Cleveland officials warned against further price cuts as loss producing. local auto group urged substantial reductions. Chicago agents said DOJ plans action against oil combinations with reports to the attorney general.
Charles Muneche of Akron Central High School earned a Gray Memorial scholarship at Oberlin College. An exceptional athlete, he set state records in the mile and half mile during interscholastic events, excelled in football and basketball, and is highly regarded at Central. The article also notes local updates on a taxi company name change, a trap shooting event, and recent lectures and sermons in Oberlin.
Oberlin Aug. 17. Church services listed for Sunday across several congregations. First Church plans morning worship with special music by the choir and a sermon on “The Midnight Song” at 11:90 a.m. Second Baptist and M. E. Church schedules include Sunday school, prayer, and evening services. Missionary Alliance announces no meetings due to convention, with Rev L. L. Legters to speak Aug. 23 24 26 and Aug. 26. News notes report moves, travels, and community events involving Oberlin residents and nearby areas.
The United States outlines scrapping costs amounting to 300 million dollars for ships already structured and 75 million for broken contracts tied to firms building new warships. Delware and North Dakota deposition not yet actioned by Navy. Washington and South Carolina set for experimental work. New Jersey and Virginia to army air service for bombing runs.
Coal commission executives pressed for direct presentations from both sides as the dispute neared public opinion bearing on a possible presidential resolution. Kent Coolidge summoned Secretaries Hoover Work and Daugherty to the White House to discuss potential federal steps if the commission report supports action.
Mrs Brown and Walter Brown visited Henry Jackson on Ford Road while Mrs Lee and Mabie from Cuyahoga Falls stayed with Mrs Mrauter in North Ridge. Hattie Standen and Mildred of Amherst visit Mrs Almeda Chambers. Raz Brown and family on three week vacation to Columbus and Cleveland. Mrs Stiera of Elyria visited Mrs J G Majaryre on Weep River Road. Betty Jean Linder of Detroit arrives to see Mrs Martha Caley. Uhline family moved to a farm near Vernil from Stop 6 on the Yellow Line.
In Washington on August 17 a report notes Republican party reorganization efforts. The piece highlights party restructuring steps and positions as leaders seek to unify factions and boost organizational efficiency. The article mentions party workers and local officials involved in the process.
Berlin notes report Gustav Stresemann’s maiden Reichstag address as paving the way for German French understanding if Paris yields on humbling demands. The piece mentions fears of communist disorders and a general strike, but asserts the cabinet will not surrender or beg for mercy.
Kipton Aug 17 visitors included Mr and Mrs Adam Geist and Mrs Clyde Clark from Pittsburgh plus Miss Marguerite Park of Pittburgh. Oberlin and Kipton residents shared visits and a free town hall picture show drew good attendance. Receptions, hospital visits, and church news filled the week with various relatives staying in Elyria and Wakeman.
Ashland August 17 Survivors of the Forty second Ohio Infantry the Garfield era unit will hold their annual reunion August 28. B R Levite and J A Lozier total chiropractors were each fined $100 by Police Judge Mason for practicing without a state license. Physicians attended from Cleveland Youngstown Mansfield Orrville Wooster Alliance and other Ohio cities about 76 members of the sixth councilor district were guests of the Ashland County Medical Society. Edward Dilger taxi driver was released after agreeing to refund 11.60 allegedly embezzled.
Paul Croy of Bluefield Virginia, employed by Davey Tree Expert Co., fell fifty feet from a tree this afternoon. He escaped serious injuries, was treated at Memorial Hospital, and is expected to recover quickly despite severe shock.
After Wednesday night clashes and gunfire involving Klansmen and anti klan factions in Steubenville, officials report ongoing arrests and inquiries. Mayor Hawkins rejects Klan demands, vowing reelection on November 7, while police seek to separate the Gibson shooting from the riot. An Italian patient and other wounded are treated as investigators pursue affidavits and suspects. An American firm receives an order for 100 ice making machines from Japan.
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