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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
3
New York August reports from Bird’s Coler commissioner of public charities show Bellevue hospital cases of alcohol treatment have nearly returned to pre prohibition levels in recent weeks. The staff notes patients often drink only one or two drinks, then collapse and awaken with memory blankness the next morning.
Henrietta notes Aug 18 Mrs A Coates and Mrs H S Coates host the Ladies Aid at Mr I A Coates home. Ed Broun family and E N Walker of Oberlin visited H S Coates home. Wallace McDowell weekend in Berlin Heights. Wm Austin family with Coleman in North Eaton. Grace Warrier visiting Elyria relatives indefinitely. Frank Page family and Homer Sanders at Elyria. Karl Jaycox family in Elyria with Mead Patty. Shiels of Lorain guests of O E Peabody. Ida Pember of Cleveland visits Laura Kelly. Ross entertained Elyria relatives. Johnie Rosls Ridgeville visited mother.
Washington reports indicate the railroad car shortage in the United States and Canada grew slightly the week of August 1. Demand outpaced supply by 192,570 cars, a smaller gap than the prior week’s 125,000-car shortfall, with grain movement cited as a cause.
Lorain Police Chief Theo Walker warns of an influx of criminals from other cities following a police officer removal. He says rumors spread nationwide, drawing illicit activity into Lorain and increasing social and criminal hurdles. The department is redoubling efforts to restore a clean town.
Lorain reports five drunks fined ten dollars and ten days in all while a local lodge plans to send a large delegation to the Elks state convention in Alma on September 7 to 9. The local soccer team opens season against Cleveland, a White auto in the Labor Cup first round faces Urbans or Berea at home, and the Eagles announce an annual outing at Avon Beach Park on August 22.
An old remedy claims four drops of ordinary liquid arvon dissolved dandruff when applied at night and rubbed in. With repeated nightly use the product allegedly dissolves all signs of dandruff, stops itching, and makes hair fluffy and soft. available at drug stores and described as inexpensive and effective.
Mexico City reports Bainbridge Colby suggested terms for recognition of the De La Huerta government. Senator Robles cites Mexico resisting external dictates on its laws, noting past refusals of guarantees and payment of just indemnities. An opening night souvenir incident involved bottles labeled whisky causing audience reactions.
Jamea Shevlin, a federal prohibition enforcement agent, today began an investigation into a bottle tickling incident in New York. The case involves possible illicit alcohol handling and distribution practices. Further details were not disclosed at this time.
Mrs Ellen ODonovar MacNamara, 60s, of New York City, died in Spokane after tumbling three stories from a hotel skylight during a West tour with two cousins and a sister. She complained of pains at a meal then left to the hotel promenade and fell.
Aug 18 dispatch from Mexico City reports a presidential commission will depart to arrange for Esteban Cantu to hand the governorship of Lower California to Luis M Salazar. An official bulletin says agricultural machinery and school works requested by Francisco Villa are being sent to him.
The passage presents dialect phrases and garbled names, noting political tensions and a remark about ending a bill. It references Salre Maria Swallow and unclear party mentions, but lacks coherent events, dates, places, or identifiable figures to form a proper news item.
Mrs Seth Barton French of New York, active in war work, argues the idle rich must enter labor to prevent Bolshevism from gripping America. She contends large property holders should be compelled to work, noting her husband’s business plans and recent European travel.
Rere Koreans plan demonstrations upon the arrival of the American congressional party to the Chronicle. The unrest reflects hostility toward the visitors and current tensions in the region.
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