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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1937
Page
11
A Chronicle Telegram feature lists dozens of Lorain County weekend accidents noting one fatality and several injuries. The piece argues most crashes arise from minor driver errors and urges heightened caution, arguing reductions are possible though total prevention is unlikely.
A Wyoming forest fire reported yesterday caused a dozen deaths and others missing. The piece contrasts forest fires with urban fires and highlights the role of modern fire departments in preventing large-scale devastation. It reflects on the dangers of uncontained blazes and the need for vigilance.
The Canton Repository reports on Democratic Party fundraising schemes such as high priced victory dinners and convention books sold to corporations. While profits numbered in thousands, the practices sparked a widening scandal and questions of legality, suggesting a breach of campaign finance rules beyond mere profit.
Today’s pages present notable birthdays and anniversaries including Joseph E. Worcester born 1784 in Bedford New Hampshire and James E. Wallack born in England. It also notes Theodore Parker 1810, Charles Follen McKim 1847, and others. Today in history catalogs events from 1914 Bladensburg burning to 1991 Edison patent, plus current birthdays of Rev. Lewis S. Mudge and Ruth Baker Pratt.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull issued a formal appeal urging Japan and China to abide by treaty pledges and avoid a general war. He cited global support for U.S. policy of non aggression and non intervention, stressing the principles outlined in the July 16 statement and touched upon in Washington Conference treaties.
Bible readings reflect on Jesus teaching that true greatness lies in service, not rank. The meditation cites St Paul’s view of saints’ human failings, the new nature in Christ, and Martindale on sustained perseverance. It argues servants of humanity outshine conquerors, shaping enduring histories.
Hull states that using war as an instrument of national policy is inappropriate and that Pacific area problems tie to broad principles of national policy. He argues the government believes those principles should guide international relations and that when serious hostilities threaten, the matter concerns all nations and calls for restraint from war.
Hull and Pittman defend Roosevelt while criticizing rush to apply the Neutrality Act. Chinese Ambassador Wang releases Madame Chiang Kai-shek’s message blaming Japan for Shanghai destruction and urging protection for Americans.
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