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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
5
Reported from Cal on Dec 17 that jurors including several who favored harsher punishment were seated as the trial of the alleged son of United for Harry proceeded. The panel faced questions on the evidence and peremptory challenges as the case moved toward a possible punishment decision.
Members of a station committee discussed enacting tax relief for local districts amid opposition to new state vehicle tax and income measures. They debated a substitute proposal to allow districts to raise revenue for relief, while ethics concerns and opposition to enforcement were noted.
Turon December 17. The Prince of Wales presided at the annual dinner of the Licensed Victuallers’ Association and toured in America. He joked about not needing to pretend to be dry in London, a nod to damp occasions and modern fashion.
Washington Dec 17 The senate moved through amendments on the Cummins railroad bill aimed at private control for railroads. Prospects for final action before Christmas dim as senators ponder whether President Wilson will defer relinquishment until new legislation is enacted.
An old advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a blood-boosting tonic and tablet that improves color and vigor in pale, weak individuals. It urges readers to ask their druggist, claims the medicine builds up the blood and enhances appearance and health, and notes both liquid and tablet forms are available.
The article notes the government easing control while the railroad administration advances plans to transfer lines by year’s end. It states that air administration contracts include a thirty day release clause allowing abrogation without heavy government loss.
Geneva reports 25 year old Marie Prodham named director of the Bank for Geneva. She will sign notes and scrip issued by the bank, becoming Europe’s first woman to hold such an important position. The article notes several women professionals in Switzerland.
G M Gordon an aviator from Portland Oregon announced plans to start from San Francisco before February to fly around the world in a seaplane. Honolulu would be first, then Japan Hongkong Colombo Bombay Aden Fort Bald and across the Mediterranean to Lisbon. He would cross the Atlantic via the Azores to New York then to Central America and home to San Diego.
Madrid faced a citywide blackout as rafters and electricians joined a strike causing power and services disruptions overnight. No injuries reported and authorities monitor for resolution.
The transport Great Norther carrying 1 400 troops and Christmas packages for American forces in Siberia struck a submerged object. Details remain sketchy but the vessel sustained damage and showed no further immediate casualties reported.
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