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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1922
Page
1
The Elyria Woman's Civic Club earned praise for providing public access to speakers. At its recent meeting Gregory Mason of the Outlook spoke on The Far East, illustrating the club's philosophy of sharing both dinner and public address with all residents.
The Genoa economic conference aims to revive global trade and stabilize Europe to restore U S prosperity. It signals potential Soviet recognition as Allies invite Russia and observers note Britain seeks Russia trade. Our officials’ roles at the talks will shape policy and future relations.
A call for a new crusade to reform U S prisons echoes from Frank Tannenbaum and Thomas Mott Osborn. The piece notes Ohio and national conditions are poor and cites Dr MacAyeal’s reform hints while arguing prisons need humane treatment and correction rather than brutality.
A lively column recounts local gabbing at a social gathering with jokes about a man finding a head beneath a found hat and other wry vignettes. The piece mentions Metcalf’s rosewood crutch, bootleg talk, city officials, a free feed, and attendees including a mayor and bank president’s wife in a humorous, rambling style.
A compiled reminiscence lists events and notable birthdays from Ohio history. Included are Duncan Werther and Garfield origins, George Heady’s governorship, a Clyde grade crossing tragedy, Dr John H Rice’s death in Fremont, plus various national figures and anniversaries with ages and birthplaces noted.
Kingston Jamaica faced a near total destruction from an earthquake fifteen years ago today. The regional disaster was followed by international meetings and commemoration events as leaders gathered elsewhere.
Jan 13 notes from Vincent Methodist Church reveal an all day session with members including Afteca ladies. Activities included sewing and quilting with meals served at noon and comforts distributed, lasting only a few hours.
Local chatter recalls Pik Motd-Noots and ABE MARTIN style quips about money requests. A fox drive event triggers memories as the community discusses finance and timing.
Edition notes Elyria High School at 90 years ago published its first village paper called Uskhing 1 month. Thanks were given to George G Washburn and Heman Elyp for four black walnut framed pictures. Randall Terrell’s death is recorded. A county woman suffrage convention convened at the town hall with Griswold as president and an executive committee named. the Democrat editor opposed the movement as it had gone too far.
Wellington January 14 Doris Murray 24, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murray, died Tuesday afternoon after a battle with tonsillitis at New London Hospital. Services were held at Presb y terian church. Also noted are local visits and movements including Theo dore Whitney illness and Mrs Otterbacher attendance at the Grange, with residents Mr and Mrs Miller guests from Chicago. O C Carter left for Petersburg to spend the winter.
Eleven alleged Crabbe Act violators arrested in Lorain last Saturday face possible release after defense lawyers questioned the legality of the search warrants. They argue warrants signed by John J. Whelton clerk of courts were improper and should have been signed by a justice of the peace mayor or municipal judge. Judge Strenick will rule by Monday afternoon.
Lorain Ohio January 14 officials of the American Shipbuilding Company said job openings at the Lorain plant repairing six vessels damaged in a recent Buffalo storm will favor unemployed married men. Manager Archie Payton has a list of deserving men whose families face need after months of unemployment provided by G W Dudder, Chamber of Commerce manager.
A Lorain traveler recalls a bizarre incident Friday the thirteenth on the road to Lorain. He claims a hidden riddle led him to a wall moat and wind leaking out as he passed, an experience he nicknames a lucky sign.
Opening liberty bonds prices listed for New York and bond series with brief values. Obituaries note Mrs Anna Howk and Amanda Lin Lane death notices, plus a Wellington birthday gathering of the G A R veterans with war stories and refreshments. Marshall Hughes shows slight improvement while hospitalized and his daughter hosts him.
About 100 to 200 residents gathered at Ridgeville Town Hall for a masquerade event. Prizes of 3 and 1 dollars were awarded for best dressed lady and best costumes, with winners including Fern Redainger J H Stevens Jos Bommer and Mike Robson.
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