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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1924
Page
6
The piece argues Republican boss Maschke of Cuyahoga County favors the old convention method over the direct primary. It contends conventions empower city bosses, allow deals to form majorities, and force compliant candidates who back these bosses’ contracts and appointments, misleading voters.
A reader suggests blasting Elyria County Court House with sand to restore its original beauty. The note asks county commissioners for the cost of such a project as a Christmas gift to the community.
Dr. Cadman of New York told the Federal Council of Churches in Atlanta that Catholics and Protestants will unite into a single vast church. The article questions uniform ranks and attire and cites an illustration from Niles as evidence of growing closeness. It notes no universal agreement on theology or church reforms.
A quip from Youngstown’s Vindicator questions national cleanliness, suggesting excess soap signals more dirt. An Akron Bea article notes a man claiming two could live cheaply, challenging frugality norms.
Readable items note events from 1814 to 193? including British squadron actions at Lake Borgne, 1868 Gladstone premiership, 1889 Idaho statehood bill, 1890 Crow Nation land cession, 1920 political elections in Sing, and notable births such as Merced Nicholson, Thomas W Hardwick, and Charles L Slitter.
A reflective piece on personal liberty and responsibility, urging readers to examine history, patriotism, and moral restraint. It contrasts individual rights with social duty and cautions against pride, nationalism, and complacency in facing global conflict.
Walter Chapman appeals to readers for work to support his wife and himself. He explains he is an older English immigrant near retirement, previously a laborer, seeking any job to earn fuel food clothing and shelter without charity, and credits his faith for urging him to write.
Fifty years after Ezry Cornell's death the founder of Cornell University is noted alongside Cardinal Muidelen's tenth year as Chicago archbishop. Across the Americas celebrations honor Ayacucho’s centennial ending Spanish rule. Baltimore court trial begins for the Baltimore Post over income tax returns. Three thousand delegates attend the American Petroleum Institute convention in Fort Worth. The British Parliament plans the King's speech and a lengthy Commons debate. Will Hays leads a laymen movement backing a Presbyterian pension plan at the Chicago conference. Conventions Opening Today Raleigh North Carolina State Baptist Convention.
A fragmentary note questions who held office in Capprap dorm Dike and hints at a figure named Tack the Clipper once known for “hoh up now and then.”
Ten years ago six Lorain County boys and girls departed for Washington on a corn special after raising the county’s largest corn crop. Twenty nine Temples of the Pythian Ladies held a well attended convention here with fancy drill contests and gracious entertainment. The high cost of living received another boost when the news item ended abruptly.
A London banker and Labour leader criticizes American influence in culture and commerce. He argues U S wealth funds domination over British arts and industries and asserts Americans profit from Britain while curbing British artistic output and control. He warns that American producers now dictate future plays novels and art.
Shoemakers raised re soling price by 2 cents while J L Crandall of the National Bureau of Education examined local public schools. The Council approved the Green Lift franchise renewal for 23 more years. The Chamber of Commerce resumed 15 noon day lunches and announced a prominent speaker for the event.
General Cadorna is restored to active service as field marshal by King Victor Emmanuel the restoration follows Mussolini backed actions and grants a palatial villa at Pallanza. The move comes amid debates on leadership and the legacy of Italy's World War I command.
H Procope, Finland's minister of foreign affairs, is accorded the distinction of being the youngest diplomat of that rank in the world.
Production figures show soft coal output 9.646 million tons for the week ending Nov 29, with hard coal at 1.611 million. Ontario metal output for nine months to Sept 30 reached 36.210 million, vs 31.803 million prior year. Locomotive shipments in November totaled 133 cars, down from 299 a year earlier, with unfilled orders at 397 versus 691. Agricultural gross income for 1924 25 is forecast at 12.0 billion, up from 11.5 billion last year. W T Grant Co November sales rose to 2.710 million, up 32 percent Y/Y. 11-month total 2.212 million, up 219 percent from prior year.
The King named Sir James O Grady Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George. Born 1866 in Bristol he rose from a cabinet maker apprentice to prominent trade unionist and Labour member who became Governor of Tasmania and secretary of the National Federation of General Workers.
A brief notice from Pana ma school authorities states that all public school children must bathe every day as part of daily routines.
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