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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1923

Page

16

Modernists Push to Trial Episcopal Clergy Over Virgin Birth

Modern Churchmen's Union presses for a show down in the House of Bishops with a demand to trial at least 504 Episcopal clergymen including Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts. Prominent Episcopalians such as J. P. Morgan and Mrs. Herbert Satterlee back the Modernist line while Fundamentalists denounce the movement as a passing fad.

New York Protestant Episcopal Church House of Bishops Morgan Henry P. Davidson R. Finch George Gordon Battle Chauncey M. Depew Depew Peece Henry Moore Dallas Texas Lee Heaton Fort Worth Texas Ernest M. Sitres St. Thomas Episcopal Church Wm. T. Manning Moore Heaton Stuart L Tyson Modern Churchmen’s Union Leighton Parks St. Bartholomew's Church Tyson

Modernist Trends Highlight Bishops Conference in Dallas

The article notes 140 bishops in the church with 65 attending the last College of Bishops in Dallas Texas where Modernists were urged to adhere to fundamental faith. Conservatives remained silent amid the controversy and it was asserted that neither Dr Parks nor Rev Heaton would face trial.

College of Bishops Dallas Texas Parks Rev. Heaton

Cleveland bootlegger pleas guilty as mayor demands cash bond

Joe Reeves of Cleveland pleaded guilty before Mayor Jones for bootlegging. Sentence deferred to Saturday with a $1,000 cash bond required. McDonels and Radacre face continued hearings for unlawful liquor possession to secure stenographer testimony. Deputies seized liquor and 190 gallons of mash at Joe Nemeth's site and he faces a second offense. Prohibition Officer Klady raided Frank Solchinski’s place, finding a still and detaining Solchinski.

Joe Reeves Cleveland Western Heights Jones Len McDonels Gilbert Radacre Underhill Mathews and Ives Joe Nemeth Bechtel Road South Lorain Nemeth Lorain Ohio Frank Klady Frank Solchinski Solchinski

Green Line Car Crashes Truck Injuring Autoist

An eastbound Southwestern freight train struck a large White Broz of New London truck in front of Roehl filling station. H. White, driving the truck, suffered a deep chin cut and a strained limb as the vehicle was shoved against a telegraph pole. White Bros claim the headlight was out. train men dispute this, saying it was burning as usual.

White Broz New London Roehl H.W. Whie White Bros Green Line

Lorain County Teachers Join State and Local Associations

County Superintendent E C Seale reports all Lorain County teachers are members of both the Northeast Ohio and State Teachers Associations. Delegates elected include G J Mitchelson and Miss Sarah Huntridge with alternates Masters Sigsworth and Gerlach. The State Association meets December 26 to 28 in Columbus and funds have been raised to cover delegate expenses.

Lorain County Northeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association State Teachers’ Association E. C. Seale F. E. Reynolds Columbus G. J. Mitchelson Ass’t Sarah

Divorce suit of former teacher heard

F W Nox ton of Lorain seeks divorce from Berna Norton alleging cruel neglect and desertion. He cites their wartime marriage at Camp Warn Texas and claims a disparity between gifts and reality as grounds. The matter was heard by Judge W B Thompson.

F. W. Noxton Lorain Agaret Berna Norton Ww. BR. Thompson Todas Xortten South Amherst Surfire Camp Gordon Camp Warn Texas

Flood Disaster in Italy Prompts Tax Protest Tour

In a sweeping disaster fifty square miles of Italian territory flooded and three villages were destroyed with 300 people drowned. A caravan of prairie schooners from pioneer days marches toward Washington to press farm and tax groups for lower taxes. The convoy will travel from state capitals to the capital for a demonstration in Washington.

Pennsylvania Avenue Stata Washington

New Citizens To Be Naturalized At School Exercises

At the high school auditorium on Thursday evening a group of new citizens will receive certificates of naturalization in a ceremony under the auspices of the Amermanization Association. Judge A R Webber will preside and A L Garford will deliver the address.

A. R. Webber A. L. Garford Mabel Marsh Mayor Jones George Tulk Burn Thompson Citize Ses Francesco Franch- Taiion Wilis Z Lks Ger

Road funds debate prompts county payment order

Officials assert road funds are not diverted while detailing a road contract. The text notes a plan to use 1.2 thousand in a construction project and describes a payment order processed by the county auditor as funds are deposited and accounted for.

Geratty Gas Cour Comaceton Cagamissioners Ank

Akron Dog Queen Nancy Dies Saving Master From Fire

Airedale Queen Nancy of Akron woke Fr. King during a night blaze. She forced entry to his bedroom, allowed him to escape but perished on the second floor from burns and smoke, a heroic act that earned her a funeral fitting of a heroine as firemen quelled the blaze.

Akron Nancy Fr. King King Dog Queeny

Funds Certification Causes Construction Delay Notes

Fragmented text shows funds certification delaying construction. County treasurer references 7 percent query and unused funds. Discussion mentions council actions, contractor inability to proceed, and weather concerns delaying progress.

Naiwich

Court Trials Delayed in Common Pleas Jurisdiction

Court sessions were postponed as judges announced delays in trials. A. Ho Vwerber Tiesanounced and motions filed indicate scheduling changes. Officials cite backlogs and ongoing preparations affecting trial dates.

Senate bill proposes bureau head for civil aeronautics

In Washington on December 19 a bill was introduced in the Senate by Republican Senator Wadsworth of New York to create a Bureau of Civil Aeronautics within the Department of Commerce. In Cleveland on December 19 Fred Kohler, a notable figure in local cinema, is also mentioned in the bulletin.

Washington Department of Commerce Senate Wadsworth New York

Cleveland jewelry store robbery and multi-location heists

Two armed gunmen robbed a jewelry store at Euclid and 105th in Cleveland and are being sought after a weekend of robberies. Earlier in the day they hit two savings and loan firms for 5,500 while a later heist at the International Building and Loan Company netted 4,700 as six men and a woman were involved. Authorities report a total loot of 10,000 in diamonds and 5,500 in cash across multiple sites. In a separate case Adelaide Manola Hughes, wife of Rupert Hughes, killed herself en route to Hapone while traveling with a severe earache.

Cleveland Dee Savings and Loan Euclid 105Th Street Acme Save Tags and Loan Company International Building and Loan Company Los Angeles Calif Adelaide Manola Hughes Rupert Hughes Hapone Indo-China

More Santa Claus Letters Received

A jumble of reader letters requests for gifts to Santa including a mama doll, candy, nuts, and oranges. Notes mention a burglar suspect Frank Clark arrested in Lorain and linked Akron crimes, plus USDA reports showing 12.6 percent less winter wheat planted than last year.

Warren Santa—Pleare Valet Nash Winckies St Lorain Frank Clark Shamokin Raairoad Jones Akron Washington Department of Agriculture

How Christmas Started and Origin of Santa Claus

The article traces Christmas origins from Christes Masse to the modern holiday. It explains Santa Claus as St Nicholas’s evolution from Teutonic lands to America and the British Empire, with details on sleighs, reindeer, the North Pole, and Dutch influence in New York. Saint Nicholas, a fourth century bishop of Myra, is cited as the patron saint of Russia and the source of Santa Claus customs.

Christ Elytla Santa Claus St. Nicholas Teutone Countries St. Nick America Teutonic Countries North Pole Atlantic British Empire India Australia Saint Nick Jo Holland St. Nick New York Nicholas Myra Russia

Holidays Safe Urges Fire Chief

Fire Chief urges precautions for Christmas to prevent fires in homes stores and public places. He warns against unsafe candle use toppled trees flammable decorations and alcohol or gasoline powered toys. He advises safe tree setup nonflammable snow effects and careful handling of matches and smoking materials. He notes Santa should avoid cotton whiskers and outfits can be alum treated. He stresses keeping premises clear of rubbish and keeping stock rooms tidy while reminding the public Christmas is a time for the fire department to help not just fight fires. The Havana city location is noted as farther west than Cleveland Ohio.

National Board of Fire Underwriters Santa Claus

Ohio Public Service offers free Christmas lighting for merchants

The Ohio Public Service Co. announces a Christmas gift to city merchants using its system. From now until Christmas Eve, they switch on the flat rate current at 3 p.m. and render no bill for this extra service. The company says bright lighting boosts business and offers the concession in gratitude for patronage.

Ohio Public Service Co

Navy secretary warns against further naval cuts

Secretary of the Navy Denby told Congress that naval appropriations should not be reduced further and that the fleet should stay at the strength authorized by the Washington naval treaty for the next fiscal year.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Denby Congress United States Navy

Sensational divorce filing over alleged sale proposal

Mrs Helen LaMaie of Long Beach charges her husband Elsior LaMaie a film director and theatrical manager with trying to sell her for 500000 to a negro in a highly sensational divorce complaint filed today in local court.

Los Angeles Calif Elsior LaMaie Helen LaMaie Long Beach

Christmas Observances and Local Notes in Fields

The Grange held a Christmas program on Tuesday. Funeral services for Frank Haven were held at North Ridgeville. Rev. C. C. Maple returned from Elmore and will visit Omaha and Council Bluffs during the holidays. Mrs. BH Fields remains at home with her daughter Mrs. R. P. Vaughn in Elyria. Kenneth Buch has been ill. Ridgeville Institute plans discussed by Farmer's Institute officers. Willing Workers Society of the Church of Christ meets with Mrs. Leonard O Lloyd. Roland Blaine and family visiting from Cleveland. Loretta Dair expected home early next year. M E Sunday School plans Christmas Eve exercises. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Smith of Elria visited Sandrock on Cheetnut Ridge.

Willing Workers Society of the Church of Christ Leonard O'Lloyd Roland Blaine Cleveland Loretta Dair New England M. E C. C. Maple Omaha Neb Council Bluffs John Buswell M. W. Smith Elriia Sandrock Cheetnut Ridge

Greek royal exodus as Greece shifts toward republic

In Athens the exiled King George II and Queen Elisabeth depart for Amsterdam while a future regent governs. American warship joins Piraeus transit as foreign pressure reshapes Greece and Metaxas, a royalist leader in exile, looks on.

Athens George Elisabeth Amanta Venizelos Paris Gribraltar Ptoka Piraeus Greece Dea K George Daphne Roumania Admir Coundouritis M Papanastas Cou Maxas Sophie F Mer Kaiser Germany Metezas Ashe Mussoliat Metaxas Gree Royalist Party

Irene Pier Wins Five Dollar Postum Recipe Prize

Miss Irene Pier of 120 Man Street won a five dollar Postum Cereal Co prize for a grape Ni cheese straw recipe. The firm received thousands of recipes nationwide and accepted and paid for 101 of them.

Irene Pier 120 Man Street Postum Cereal Co

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