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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
3
Local letters and council chatter reveal rising concern over gas service and rates. Citizens fear delayed action by officials may curb supply and force higher charges while alternatives like electricity are proposed.
A federal judge in San Francisco declared the prohibition amendment within Congress’s power to propose and ratify, noting Ohio’s similar law. The decision follows a January 17 arrest of a truck driver for transporting liquor, tied to a habeas corpus writ and the broader national prohibition framework.
The judge states Ohio's referendum to overturn the anti prohibition amendment has no effect. The constitution is not subject to local referendum action and an amendment can be overturned only by the same machinery that made it operative.
A mixed school story features Mable who longs for an old costume from Grandmother’s cedar chest. Grandmother’s quiet resistance yields to patience and tact as Marian helps and the lesson centers on kindness, empathy, and an invisible thread of understanding.
The article surveys speculation on potential British ambassadors to the United States, naming Austen Chamberlain as a leading candidate. It notes his role as chancellor of the exchequer and his imperialist ties, plus family connections through Mary Endicott and Joseph Chamberlain. It mentions business interests and a history of democratic modesty in the family.
The obituary notes Frank Wilford Liowe son of F P and Elizabeth Liowe died January 20 1820 aged 73 with surviving siblings H H Howe and E R Howe. Funeral services were held at Lorain and Kipton with hymns by Corrine Hayless and burial at Camden Cemetery. Also memorials for Charles J Shafer born 1850 died January 1820 and married twice to Jeanie Chrysler and Jennie Madden, with descendant Leslie Locke, funeral at Camden Center Baptist Church. The report lists local visitations and community members attending.
The event runs Tuesday night February 3 and continues every night all week at Glen's Rink in Lorain featuring racing and skating performances for family entertainment.
The Robinson and Hancock Company advertises limited stock on boys suits overcoats and mackinaws at great January sale discounts. Early shoppers urged to take advantage of reduced prices.
A fragmentary report notes ABE MARTIN Mies Fann Lippincut winning a prize described with quirky terms. The item mentions eyebrow tweezers and purity. Emma Goliman is referenced in a brief quotation. The readability is limited, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
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