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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
3
The discussion proposes a legal fix to force gas company compliance via a strengthened public utilities commission. It notes possible equity routes, including mandatory injunctions and state action to empower the commission to compel performance or forfeit rights.
Ohio legislators debate the Automobile Tax bill amid rising revenue needs. The measure would raise auto taxes from five to eight dollars for the cheapest cars and up to twenty dollars, with an additional heavy truck levy, provoking opposition from auto clubs and concerns over constitutional validity. Some call for targeted taxation or stringent measures to uncover hidden revenues, while others warn of road damage from heavy vehicles.
The administrator Garfield has stepped down citing the coal strike as the reason. Unclear whether other factors influenced the resignation as details remain murky and unfold.
The speech questions a commission's ability to protect the public in coal wage matters while noting Garfield's critique of administration games. It suggests two commissioners have vested interests in coal pricing, laments the political maneuvering, and reports the coal strike is settled with Garfield resuming college duties.
Saturday noon Sunday they were taken to Sir Albert Hallup's by Mr and Mrs Hellmer Mr Thornton left Monday for Barberton but Mrs Thornton will remain with her sister Mrs Halley who is very ill with pneumonia William Radley has the mumps Washington December 13 More than 2700 sedtitious newspapers are published in the United States and 114 others abroad are circulated here at a hearing on a bill to prohibit and punish seditious acts with penalties of $0.9 and imprisonment for five years.
Elpha 10 years ago J F Burke founder of the Elyria Chronicle visited the city and was welcomed by old friends. He is now located in New Jersey Congressmen Sharp introduced a bill for a new post office building in this city. It was a cold winter weather around zero and hard coal traded at 750 per ton on the local market. An epidemic of diphtheria was feared in schools and several pupils were fumigated by the board of health.
A humorous column notes Giddap 1 Will Hall a teamster for American Straw Board Co of Circuville and Hod Clark with playful verse on booze prices and ice box habits. It mentions the steamer Harry Mount sailing from Houston to Liverpool under Captain Munkeywitz and Ruth Ross of Eaton helping Miss Bom mer, reflecting light, local names and light commentary.
North Ridgeville recalls the deaths of John Slater and Mra Chambers, while Mrs H G Stacey and daughter Ruth suffer severe illness. Chas Bommer is ill, Mire Deidrick remains with her sick mother, and Mrs Tome also faces illness. Mrs Jordan’s health is unchanged and Mrs Frank Morgan leaves the exchange for Cleveland employment. Sunday schools prepare Christmas programs and church ladies held a bazaar and supper.
Baker's Crossing Dec 23 Mr and Mrs E Dirlam were in Wellington Saturday. Mrs Mary Laborie and A P Draper were New London visitors last Friday. M W Labor and family spent Sunday in Sullivan at Paul Barnes’s home. Karl Hewitt and family visited relatives in Lorraine and Elyria last Saturday and Sunday. Charles Parker and wife were guests of their son Merrett Parker and wife Sunday. Jesse Long and wife and daughter Gladys of Ashland spent Saturday afternoon and night at Arthur Cole’s and Sunday at H C Beckley’s. Mr and Mrs Oak Thornton of Barberton arrived at H H Heifner’s.
A New Jersey feature profiles Thomas A Edison in West Orange near Orange as he approaches 73 on February 11. The article notes his ongoing seven teen hour daily lab regimen, focus on concrete houses and continuous invention, with Madison and staff maintaining steady routines to keep up with his prolific work pace.
Lorain County boys and girls are advised on basketball training with weight control meals, ample sleep, and concise daily workouts. Guidance covers breathing, rest, and short, focused practice to avoid overexertion during a three month season.
A short column describes Mary eating doughnuts and candy at breakfast and lunch while ignoring wholesome meals. It contrasts her diet with Sally Jones who eats eggs milk whole wheat bread and leafy vegetables. The piece encourages look up vitamins and nutrition.
A cartload of twenty Hereford steers brought 20 dollars per hundred pounds at National Stock Yards yesterday. The load total around 5200 dollars, marking the highest price of the day.
A rustic scene depicts ABE MARTIN and townsfolk debating country life and the holiday mood. A visiting district woman tries to charm Johnny with a fanciful offer, while a drowning rescuer jokes about water treatment methods and whisky.
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