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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text from The Chronicle Telegram appears with masthead garbled details and addresses. Reads like a newspaper page segment listing staff and advertising offices in Elyria Ohio and national reps. Unable to determine a coherent news event or person outcome from the fragment.
In Elyria Ohio on January 26 1920 residents condemn public service corporations led by gas and rail interests. A council hearing denounces price hikes and poor treatment in waiting rooms and billing disputes, urging organization to counter private greed and demand fair municipal oversight.
A mixed feature piece discusses language growth through reading and speaking, citing writers like Stevenson and White. It contrasts urban and wild cats, detailing Wildcat’s size, behavior, and danger to livestock, and previews future installments on making a Directory of Fun.
Viscount Jellico famed British sea commander arrives in Victoria British Columbia on November 9 amid a world tour linked to his service in the Royal Navy. Born in 1859 he celebrated his sixtieth birthday at sea and rose to supreme command during World War I before becoming first sea lord.
A reader letters to the editor from Elyria argues council should extend the existing gas franchise four years or grant a two year renewal with strict limits. The writer claims a sliding scale favors manufacturers and questions service delays, fare fairness, and stationing of new housing projects. The piece criticizes council members and urges explicit protections against rebates and overcharges while preserving current price structures for subscribers.
Editor notes a yellow line franchise issue in Elyria Ohio. The piece blasts a company for lacking a franchise and basic service, arguing fare hikes and neglect after a January snowstorm cost workers at the steel plant at least 3000 dollars due to uncleared tracks.
Local notes describe a North Ridgeville event described as interesting and instructive with emphasis on agrarian topics and public turnout. The fragment hints at a positive reception and educational aims for attendees.
Community diary records visits and greetings as residents travel to Elyria and Robson Court. Mrs Rath and Miss Rita Slater recover while several families host guests and share memories during a string of social calls and minor illnesses.
S S Onjonitania arrives at quarantine from Europe with a quirky passenger list touting 247 writers from Russia 112 occult mediums from India 76 European financiers 1 846 actors and vaudeville performers 367 members of czars imperial ballet 19 English novelists 2 pets and 68 playwrights a US Supreme Court note about prohibitions follows.
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