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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1923
Page
3
The city of Elyria receives a permanent donation from Mr. W. A. Ely securing Elywood as a natural playground. The tract remains in its wild state with no new buildings, ensuring future generations access to nature, health, and outdoor recreation.
The Detroit City Council approved six Cadillac touring cars and a chassis for police flyers after a veto and override dispute with Mayor. Edsel Ford sought an injunction, citing a Lincoln speed test in the purchase decision and threatening to pull city loans, while the Ford stance echoed broader political tensions.
A digest of historical events and today’s notable birthdays from 1811 to late 19th century, including figures such as William Kelly born in Pittsburgh famed for horn to steel, temperance orator John B. Gough, and Duke of Edinburgh. Also notes a 1891 New York Park Place building collapse and 1921 Serbian throne accession.
The writer describes a KOmicaz Telegrams style account of a Wooster trip with Mayor Jones and Art Curren. Jokes about a generous mayor and a doctor collecting fees are shared along with golf antics and barbershop visits. The piece notes travel detours and late returns. It also mentions Egyptian women joining the nationalist movement as a separate note.
Twenty years after his death the Marquis of Salisbury remains a noted British statesman as tributes and greetings mark the era. Mélville E Stone reaches 75 as a veteran newspaper man. Iowa State Fair opens at Des Moines. Setauket's Caroline Church marks 200 years. Cotton States Merchants' Association hosts talks with Glass and Underwood in Memphis. Joseph Gouraud plans a Rainbow Division homeward voyage from New York after touring the country. Portland convention scene also noted.
Amherst host for a New England Grange Lecturers' Conference featuring members of the Amherst Mill and Woodworking Association and related groups from the New England region. Attendees discuss program plans and regional activities.
A fragmentary poem by William Cullen Bryant contemplates death as a gentle release. It describes a beloved as pale and too bright for this world, awaiting a peaceful sleep and reunion in God. The speaker wishes a tranquil passing and trusts in divine continuation beyond death.
Twenty years ago a tennis tournament drew 30 players with the winner slated to challenge last year’s champion S. A. Squire. Public schools set to reopen August 31 as earliest in years. Mary Parker of Ely named Ohio State Library Association program chair. Hart Summers and brother Charles patent a new railroad switching device. Young Republicans form club with Frank Fauver president and other officers. Miss Ellen Johnson, EB Johnson’s daughter, dies at Middle Avenue home after long illness. United States Steel Co. awarded contract for new tube mills at South Lorain. Ella H. Snyder, longtime Indianapolis postmaster secretary, named assistant postmaster. French education decree orders sewing stocking instruction for schoolgirls.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sears of the New York League of Business and Professional Women comments that attitudes toward women in business have shifted from merit based judgments to results driven efficiency. She notes wage underbidding is fading as women gain opportunity and respect through fair play and equal work. Internationally, Japanese diplomacy moves from Anglo American influence to independent policy amid Russia questions and U.S. Britain concerns.
Rep W A Ayres of Kansas, a Democrat, will represent a normally Republican district by a large margin next winter. He previously served as Sedgwick County prosecutor and was born near Elizabeth town in 1867. Ayres has three children and is married. Also note Mrs Coolidge enjoys ice skating as a favorite recreation.
Japanese writer Hanizawa argues Japan should seek a bloc with China Russia and Germany to counter Britain and America. He foresees a shattered status quo and a negotiations with Russia as the start of a new policy unit.
Daniel Frohman marks his 70th birthday as a noted American European theater manager and member of the Frohman syndicate with ties to Madison Square and Lyceum Theaters. Turkish women increasingly seek medical care, no longer refusing doctors and examinations.
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