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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
8
James B. Kearns, Ohio factory inspector for ten years, was dismissed by Percy Tetlow, director of Industrial Relations, amid a proposed reorganization. Tetlow defends the change as placing a personal appointment above classified service, warning the move could bankrupt Standard Oil and harm the state.
The Cleveland Union Station has long been criticized as a disgrace. A proposed new site at the square or west of Hotel Cleveland faces resistance from the Interstate Commerce Commission aided by Peter Witt and the Pennsylvania Railroad, signaling a drawn out fight and continued subpar facilities for years.
Senator Lodge is named a member of the American Delegation to the disarmament conference meeting next November. He has knowledge of likely conference matters and long public service, and should aid Mr. Hughes in representing American ideals. Some prefer a more pro disarmament and pro League of Nations stance, but Lodge will likely voice Senate interests.
A Bucyrus Evening Telegraph remark notes a paragrapher’s skill in writing and reading comprehension, highlighting the difference in understanding when his points appear in print.
Jim notes a Pittsburgh offer claiming liquor at eight to ten dollars a quart. The ad suggests a location where this price is available and promises further details from the seller.
Yesterday in Ohio notes Benjamin F Morris born at Bethel died at Springfield June 28 1467. Francis J McConnell born at Trinwar was a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church. The New Stara Constitution was rejected by voters in 1814. The Piqua opera house burned down in 1392.
Terence MacSwiner, Lord Mayor of Cork, was imprisoned in London. Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the Federal Suffrage Amendment.
Otto A Heverbach, born Salt Lake City 48 years ago today. Bishop Francis J McConnell of the Brethren Episcopal church, born Trinwar Ohio 50 years ago today. John J Rogers congressman from Fifth Massachusetts born Lowell Massachusetts 49 years ago. Jack Pickford actor, brother of Mary Pickford, born Toronto 25 years ago today.
The day marks births and anniversaries including Winckworth A Gow, Santa Fe capture by Stephen Watts Kearney, and Rix Robinson. It also notes the 47th annual WCTU convention in San Francisco, Rural Letter Carriers in Roanoke, Catholic Students Mission Crusade in Darton Ohio, Rockefeller delegation sailing for China, and New Mexico GOP caucus in Santa Fe with Bursum serving temporarily in the U.S. Senate position.
Four decades past a LeGrange trade meeting supported a sixty five member institute project. Teachers listed include H M Parker Ida Allen Emma Deteriy Ida Windate and many others. County offers reward for George Jackson horse thieves. Odd Fellows and Sharp block near completion. Breeder's take in Chicago awards Gertrude George Ely colt second. Board of education adopts new books for Elstia schools with no changes for five years. Parents oppose constant text book changes.
Joe Lark has been striking since February and plans a vacation by helping at the O K Garage. The note advises cheer, saying times aren’t so bad and hints at stock petticoats as a humorous thought.
State brief from Columbus says economic conditions cancel the third annual Ohio Gas and Oil Men's Association convention planned for September 27 and 28 in Columbus. Other briefs report a seven day Fourth of July limit in Bellaire, wheat yields in Wooster experiments, a one armed peddler theft in Columbus, and local speeches and notices in Wooster and Bucyrus.
Columbus reports the dismissal of Thomas P. Kearns as chief of the state division of workshops and factories. Fred G. Lang, director of safety for the state industrial commission, resigns. Kearns held the post since 1909 and will be replaced after August 15 with no reason given.
District No. 1 Miss Mary Cole and No. 2 Miss Florence Tieltifes named for next year. Center Primary will be led by Miss Lois Crocker and Center Grammar by Edmund Reinhardt, Alma Walker and Caroline Gibson. Community Hospital Berea reports operations for tonsils on several locals including Alma Walker and Caroline Gibson. Fred Herold hospitalized for treatment.
Police theorize Bert Dillinger was murdered and robbed before his body was discarded on railroad tracks. The Norwalk Chautauqua deficit of £300 was secured by 25 guarantors led by W. N. Ballard of Bellefontaine.
George Hamilton, north of Mansfeld, was injured when a horse fell on him during the Ashland YMCA boys camp at Odell's Lake. Deaths include John Greybill, 40, at Colorado Springs and Mrs. Homer Switzer, 69. Welter Lockton joins Detroit Journal. A Mary Carliste item linked to an ID theft was recovered at Mansfeld.
Society page readers alerted to a prominent advertisement for Holcomb in the upcoming issue. The note invites attention to a notable placement and social interest around the event.
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