30 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1924
Page
1
Clayton A. Rawson recalls Lorain County Fair history from its 1846 start at Ely Park to present growth. Early fairs featured plowing matches and horsemanship contests while side shows and intoxicating drinks were barred.
Washington reports state the government will not modify the Washington naval treaty by elevating capital ship guns. President Coolidge favors maintaining current strength or further reductions if possible and hopes European debt obligations are settled before any new talks.
The Chronicle Telegram will not publish on Monday for Labor Day. Employees observe the holiday as usual and city offices including the courthouse city hall banks and the post office will close.
Youngstown reports an 18 year old from North Lima named John Dubovich was killed last night when a speeding stolen car dragged him 120 feet along a road east of town. Albert Bundas with Dubovich said three men freed his body and fled after abandoning the car half a mile away.
English Prince Albert, heir to the throne, arrives in Washington at 1 p m and travels from Union Station to the White House in a presidential car to lunch with President and Mrs Coolidge. A party of 14, including security officers, accompanies him as crowds watch along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Stores that closed on Wednesday afternoons during summer will reopen on a winter schedule. They will be open Wednesday afternoons until next May. Employees enjoyed the weekly half holiday and merchants appreciated the generosity.
Central News dispatch from Hong Kong reports fighting between Sun Yat Sen supporters and Chinese Fascists in Canton. Fifty stores burned in suspected arson. Sun Yat Sen threatened bombardment but carried out none. Foreigners stay inside under consular orders.
Veterans of the 87th division of the Ohio National Guard gathered in Findlay for a reunion that opened today and runs through Monday. General John J. Pershing was to attend tomorrow and speak on national defense, with Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayor also scheduled to address attendees. Pershing would arrive from Toledo in a caravan of decorated autos.
Fourteen Philippine Scout mutiny ring leaders received prison terms from five to twenty years at Fort McKinley. In another item, Helen Brigant sues for alimony against William Brigant citing drunkenness and neglect after a domestic dispute.
The fair edition highlights the Pageant of Progress by Irving C. Pla of Cleveland with 500 residents from Lorain County in roles like The Spirit of Progress and Radio Girl. Notables include Miss Donna Bell, Maxine Dunham, Mae Frederick, Helen Barress, and Tom Wainwright. A living garden, Mazda dance, and two hundred flower girls are planned, with the event at 8 pm next to the race track grand stand.
Building permits for the past month totaled 48370 dollars with repairs at 9 permits totaling 11950. Garage permits were 14 for 6120 dollars, 7 dwelling permits valued at 27500 dollars and 3 miscellaneous permits for 2500 dollars.
The Russian war commissar rejected a Daily Telegraph report of general mobilization citing strained Poland Romania relations. He said troop concentrations on Polish and Roumanian borders are maneuvers. Separately Margaret Donnelly was granted divorce from Frank Donnelly on Aug 27 with custody of their daughter and alimony and child support amounts, plus a restraining order.
London papers on August 30 report a major welcome for the Prince of Wales in New York. Paris confirms no orders for evacuation of Dortmund area in occupied Germany, noting simultaneous military and economic withdrawal will start after an official reparations commission announcement.
The United States and Mexico inaugurate a new era of mutual confidence as the general claims commission meets at the Pan American Union. Secretary of State Hughes calls for peaceful solutions, justice, and equity while praising the commission's document and the spirit of obligation it embodies.
An early morning crash near Ridgeville sent James Henry of Crestline and three companions to Memorial hospital after their car skidded into a ditch while passing a parked machine on the Cleveland road. Henry was released today. Herbert Richey suffered ear lacerations and possible internal injuries. Everett Howell and Charles Henry were not admitted.
A tropical hurricane passed over the Virgin Islands last night, damaging property at St. Thomas. No casualties were reported. The dispatch also noted damage at St. Croix, the islands' capital.
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