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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
11
Excerpts from The Christian Advocate urge tighter child labor limits in the United States. Census figures show over a million of 12.5 million children aged ten to fifteen were paid workers in 1920, with 378 600 between ten and thirteen, many in agriculture and manufacturing. The piece calls for stronger protections and a future amendment reflecting social progress.
The piece argues Congress stalls by rhetoric in the oil probe and calls for legal action rather than resignations. It notes President Coolidge has summoned two capable lawyers in Washington to pursue court cases to identify any criminals in government property leasing and to pursue impeachment if cabinet members are proven guilty.
Commentary notes public figures including King George Queen Mary and Will Hays. It references Teapot Dome and Teapot episode color in the Dome, appeals to investigations and public opinion, and mocks political intrigue while praising Nenberry’s restraint in the Senate.
Walter Robb of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines argues for a territorial act that preserves Federal participation while enabling local governance. He cites Hawaii as a model, calls for stable governance to protect trade, public credit, and resource development under the U.S. flag, and urges President Coolidge to extend coastwise laws.
Yesterday in Ohio notes several anniversaries and world events. Leander J. McCormick born in Rockbridge Virginia, Jules Verne born Nantes, Prince Albert to Queen Victoria, Confederate Constitution action at Montgomery, Arnold Henry Guyot dies in Princeton, DeLoms letter publication, US neutralization of China proposal, Santo Domingo territorial integrity treaty pledge.
United States seaplane reached Rio de Janeiro. A coal mine explosion in Dawson, NOM killed 120. Today marks birthdays of Baron Rothschild in London aged 35, Dr. Rush Rhees in Chicago aged 64, Everett J. Lake in Woodstock aged 53, Rear Admiral William W. Stead in Burlington aged 79.
Twenty years after the Russo Japanese War began officials note patriotism as the keynote for the Bay Scouts of America 14th anniversary events. Methodists plan ten day Mexico City celebration tied to missions semicentennial. Court fixed passive sentence for William H Anderson in New York. Commutation petitions move for Hughie Sing Gee Jon. Nevada to execute Chinese murderers by lethal gas under new law. President Coolidge expects to address Republican State Voters Association in Washington. He aims to set the campaign tone for his presidential bid.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America proposes spending four to five million dollars on a national home at Lakeland Florida for aged and disabled members of the order.
Grove Patterson discusses a German Colonial Society push to withhold a sleeping sickness remedy unless allied nations return colonies. The piece links this to historical figures and warns against selfish, careless work in war and science. It lists a chorus of coined insults such as refermaniac and censor maniacs as part of a broader critique.
The narrator recalls old times when family prominence rested in dad's name and lamplight days. Prices have doubled for most things except the $5 ride over McCauley Creek bridge, still fast as a walk.
A fragmentary attack on Sunday schools accuses unnamed groups of promoting disloyalty and revolution. The piece laments talkative critics and defends Sunday school teachings, while warning of radical rhetoric affecting public sentiment.
Mrs. Izetta Jewell Brown launches a Democratic Senate bid from West Virginia the Old South stronghold. A former contender in 1922 she is described as senatorial timber and a Prohibitionist tied to the Farm Bureau. Her campaign spans national and regional events from San Francisco to the Cox-Kefauver era.
A jumble of humorous notes on a New York banker marrying an artist model, burglaries in Lorain and a Grand theatre theft, a political nudge toward Harry Davis for governor, and chatter about Hofferman and oil leases. amused reflections on taxes, morals, and radio hobbyists pepper the column with quips about Doheny McAdoo and Johnson era politics.
Fragmented text hints at a shaky season for the Kings with uncertain ratings and routines. Mentions barbers muton and a marriage license list, and notes 366 days in a bed as an offhand line without clear context.
Fragmentary verse by Thomas Lovell Beddoes urges easing heartache through sleep and dreams. Imagery contrasts sorrow with morning light and distant beloved, ending with a stark line about dying for love.
Advertises Creomulsion as a medical discovery to treat chronic colds and bronchial troubles. Claims two action system soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs, with relief promised even for long standing conditions and a money back guarantee.
Twenty five years ago cake walks were popular with the younger set. The colored community hired Mustehall for the event drawing a crowded house. Anastus Thompson won the most applause and received the cake. Dr P D Reeft announced a mayoral candidacy sparking a newspaper controversy with E G Johnson. A fire at the Weekly Reporter office on Rast Brava caused about 2000 dollars in damage.
The day fire damaged the Topliff hotel to the amount of 3500 dollars. The cold weather had river ice eighteen inches thick with dealers cutting ice. The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks announced a lodge would be instituted here on February 18 followed by a banquet at the Hotel Andwur. A large crowd was expected from surrounding towns.
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