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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1924
Page
3
Augustus Thomas argues a 10 percent federal ticket tax hurts theatres outside big cities. He notes declines from 1,200 to 400 houses nationwide and 800 to 200 in medium and smaller cities. He cites 500 small theatres as fragile but vital dramatic impulse.
A Pennsylvania minister warns a young man entering an Eastern college that studying scripture and nature may lead him away from religion. The piece argues true religion centers on loving God and neighbor, not dogmatic “isms.” It questions whether the church teaches genuine faith.
Columbus factions claim Theodore Burton may run for governor while Washington reports he is not a candidate. The senator values his independent record and resists being used by self appointed party bosses as a candidate of the hand pickers. He would lose his standing as a statesman if branded an administration choice.
An editorial criticizes Cleveland police and county, state, and federal agents for contradicting raids. It alleges deputy sheriffs raid liquor holdings, others arrest them for illegal possession, and federal warrants target some raiders. The piece blames political influence over professional duty.
A compact list of historical anniversaries from 1733 to 1922 highlights Savannah settlement, Kant’s death, Lincoln’s birth, the Aurora Branch railroad, a Vermont reform school fire, Finne Henry’s Paris bombing, the Duke of Connaught’s stone for the Assouan Dam and the coronation of Pope Pius XI.
Evidence before a congressional committee showed Standard Oil of New Jersey paid its president 125000 dollars annually. Alice Roosevelt Longworth born today forty years ago. John L. Lewis born in Lucas Iowa forty four years ago today. John William Lieb born Newark New Jersey sixty four years ago today. Sir Herbert Holt born in Ireland sixty years ago. Rt Rev Robert Le Roy Harris born near Cleveland fifty years ago.
Today marks multiple observances and meetings across the nation. Lincoln birth bicentennial events occur alongside the 75th anniversary of a major railroad and religious services in Savannah. Kentucky Republicans convene in Louisville for at large delegates as Midwinter Fair opens in Orlando and rural credit and farm policy topics headline the National Board of Farm Organizations gathering in Washington.
Trail Association Omaha Nebraska Telephone Association Akron Ohio State Association of Master Plumbers Milwaukee Wisconsin Retail Lumbermen's Association unite for regional cooperation and utility of shared services.
A humorous reminiscence by Jim Armitage on his first bridge experiences. He recalls awkward bids and post hand post mortems, notes the game’s popularity among women, and jokes about partners, rubbers, and mah jong.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls poker slang and bridge tactics as players linger after a game. A partner bid, a fox pass, and dummy roles surface amid smoky chatter and a cheeky score sheet exchange.
An opinion piece discusses low maternal death rates in New York due to nursing, celebrates church involvement, and notes the Broadway Temple Building project. It highlights philanthropic foundations like Curtis and Rockefeller, Russian education, and the call for objective, prejudice-free information. The essay urges focus on cold facts over hope or opinion.
Dr Charles Herbert Levermore educator and Bok prize winner receives 350000 of his peace prize. half paid now, rest after Senate ratification or referendum. He leads New York Peace and holds roles in World Court League and League of Nations Union. Born 1856 Mansfield Connecticut. Career spans Guilford Adelphi Johns Hopkins and more. Secretary Newark Peace Society since 1927.
A fragmentary poem about an early death described with delicate imagery. The speaker notes the brief life and the rose like fragrance around the beloved, who is cared for by love as a guardian angel. Death arrives gently, and love yields to death with calm resignation.
The Associated Charities were swamped with calls for help from the needy. The delinquent tax sale at the court house was held by Treasurer Shaw and over five hundred parcels of land were disposed of.
City Council agrees to pay Second St Blain St Fourth St Howe St Eleventh St Thirteenth St Ridge St East River St Harrison St and Furnace St. ED WILBERT Green Line motorman suffers fractured skull at Penfield Junction after a bolt drops on him. He is treated at the local hospital. Milligan Electric plans library façade lights. Dean Electric seeks stockholder input on sale or receivership. Pekras Bros of Columbus to operate American theatre. City hires Peter Witt to draft green line franchise for a 25 year extension.
A Valley city florist Hecock Floral Co. at 333 Broad Street advertises high value and quality for Valentine flower purchases, promising customers they will get more for their money than elsewhere.
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