Navy policy clash over US shipbuilding aims
Friday January 28 1921 editorial questions Secretary Daniels claim that the United States must build the world’s largest navy to rival Britain. It labels the stance as partisan and unfounded arguing Japan’s navy is only about 40 percent of U S tonnage and would threaten bankruptcy if expanded, and warns fears of Pacific naval supremacy are unfounded.
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Daniels
Senate
United States
Wilson
Great Britain
Japan
Hardship for Auto Dealers in Liquor Case Ruling
Supreme Court decision narrows protection for buyers who claim innocence in bootlegging linked seizures. The ruling rejects returning seized autos and notes the Mosaic law cited to justify the outcome. The case involves hundreds of seized vehicles and questions knowledge of illegal liquor transport by owners.
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Supreme Court
Iat
Oply
Result of a Good Example in House Membership Increase
The article notes the House voted to increase its members, arguing a larger body can function despite concerns of unwieldiness. It cites comparisons to the British Parliament and mentions cost concerns around 1.5 million dollars. It also references Mayor Jones and Ohio oil inspectors facing unemployment.
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House of Representatives
House of Commons
Harding
Sudy
Jones
Gall
Marchant
Right Living Lectures Stir Statewide Audiences
A female lecturer, Dr Goetz, speaks on right living to mothers, working men and women in stores, and various clubs. The talk covers proper training, aid preservation, and wealth protection. The piece notes she is the only woman on the Pacific coast delivering such talks.
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Goetz
Acific
I Am a Landlord Who Saved For Old Age
A man defends his thrift and self reliance in a broadside on savings and budget discipline. He contrasts his modest farm income and four percent government bond returns with critics who waste time and fear public dependency, urging praise for success and patience for future gain. He emphasizes duty, insurance, and self-sufficiency as guiding principles.
Elyria News Highlights From Twenty Years Ago
Twenty years ago in Elyria a trio sought county auditor terms with George H. Lewis opposing Henry J. Sorrows and W. H. Crandall. The Green Line planned an hourly Elyria to Wellington car. Local efforts included church construction for African Americans near Sixteenth Street. Rural delivery via LaPorte began and LaPorte office closed. Clarence Lyndon was depot manager. A. L. Garford led Automobile and Parts Co. with $5 million capital. M. Blakes Johnson as VP and J. C. Hill as director, taking over Garford factory. Verilon notes fish catch of 1,250,000 pounds. Willard and J. Smith with Lake Shore Railroad families marked golden wedding anniversary and announced new ventures.
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A. L. Garford
Automobilee and and Parts Co
M. Blakes Johnson
J. C. Hill
Garford
Fragments of Humorous Snippets and Notable Quips The Noisier Sex
A garbled collage of jokes and quoting from London and New York with references to flappers, burglars, and humorous asides. It mentions Mr. Arnold Bennett and Mr. Orlo Williams, plus light satire on prohibition and social trends, ending with odds and ends from a Broadway sales notice.
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Arnold Bennett
Orlo Williams
London
Tor
Bennett
Keith Preston
Indictments Sweep Blue Sky Case and Local offenses
Akron broker Willie Cannan indicted under blue sky law pleads not guilty and posts 5900 bond while vowing to fight. J J Betz claims he bought 35000 of Commonwealth Mortgage Co stock and received common stock misrepresented as preferred. Nine others indicted or pleading guilty include forgery theft concealed weapons and grand larceny cases in Summit Medina counties.
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Medina
Willie Cannan
Akron Atock
Cannan
Summit
J. J. Betz
Spencer
Commonwealth Mortgage Co
Minnesota
Hetz
Cleveland
Joe Thorne
Wadsworth
Bentence
Joe Smith
Nick Causman
John Kallen
Adolph Knoll
Lodi
Ernest Wilkey
Brunswick
Graduating pupils urged to face reality with humility
Twenty five boys and girls will graduate Friday night in Elyria, and the speaker warns graduates that real growth comes from accepting that they do not know it all. He offers hope for fame and fortune in chosen work, urges loyalty to Elyria and the school, and cautions that gaining riches does not guarantee success.
All-American contralto joins fight against amusement tax bill
Jessie Masters, famed contralto, appears with Rep. W Paxnigh in opposing a proposed bill to double taxes on admissions to concerts, movies, theaters, and other amusements. Opera stars and actors rally against the measure citing reduced access to cultural events.
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Jessie Masters
Rep. W. Paxnigh
Texas
Real Estate Changing Hands Sparks Building Plans in Elyria
Local real estate men report strong demand after the Baldwin block sale on Broad Street. Investors plan to buy now and improve properties this spring, with one agent noting planned multi thousand dollar building investments and potential contractor cooperation to provide jobs. Other reports hint at a building revival once contractors share costs to attract work. In Hinckley, Frank Swift, a pioneer resident, shot himself after arranging care for his granddaughters following a neighbor’s summons. In Ashland, W A Bailey recalls a Bucyrus couple paying a stove loaned for their fortieth anniversary with interest, a detail he withholds by name.
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Elyria
Broad St
Costa
Hinceley
Frank Swift
Swift
Ashland
A. Bailey
Bucyrus
Bailey
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Alice L. Goetz
George HE. Lewis
Henry J. Sorrows
W. HE. Crandall
Brownhelm
Green Line
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Oberlin Road
LaPorte
Clarence Lyndon
Dew
Giles Bath
John Bath
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Smith
Lakee Shore Railroad
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Doctor Jaster
Glasace
C.L. Sotherdon & Son Insurance
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L. H. Hawley
General Insurance
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Kew Dry Market
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