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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1924
Page
3
A Columbus gathering of Republicans prompts critique of self appointed party guardians. The piece argues party solidarity should yield to public consultation, warning that a few in Columbus seek to dictate candidates and platforms, risking a political backlash in Ohio.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls old era days with stories of butchers, hog butchering, cracklins, and homestead tasks in a small town. The text evokes community life, field fences, and Halloween porch decor, ending with notes on political lawyers tied to the Dome investigation.
A dated compilation notes yesterday in Ohio alongside notable births and deaths from 1797 to 1921. It lists figures like John Fairfield and M M Banks, plus events such as Texas railroads acts in 1854 and Zeppelin raids in 1916, then references various associations across Kansas, West Virginia and Iowa.
Princess Nadejda of Bulgaria Duke Albert Eugene of Württemberg Franklin D Roosevelt Gen J Warren Keifer Walter Damrosch Jacob Dickinson all have today as a birthday anniversary. The items note births in first half of and list places such as Hyde Park New York Clark County Ohio Breslau Columbus Mississippi.
Observances mark the birth anniversary of New York jurist William Crawford Ruger and the 35th anniversary of a royal tragedy. In London, a King execution observance is planned. A $100,000 breach promise suit citing Mrs. Onezma Be Rouchel vs Aga G. Candler proceeds in Atlanta. Various national associations hold hearings in Cincinnati and Buffalo, with meetings for the People’s Program and National Forum underway.
A rambled column mixes a night incident with Doc Saunders smashing a mirror and various political jabs. It jokes about Republican and Democratic figures, mentions Elyria Lodge members Hinman and Kelling, and speculates on Denby Fall and Cox amid Washington intrigue. The piece references a $100,000 presidential counsel payment and hints at political maneuvering around Coolidge.
A column narrates eight youths diving into the Atlantic to recover a crucifix cast into the sea during Epiphany. It contrasts personal sacrifice and patriotism with a New Englander’s plan for a harmony flag, then cites a suicide note from New York.
Abe Martin notes the oddity of borrowing a servant for a party as townsfolk joke about borrowing a bootlerger to ease the public servant burden. The piece satirizes how service needs grow while resources stay tight, framing local life with humor and small-town wit.
John D Rockefeller Jr urged turning to love to solve world problems, saying force fails and love, defined by nine elements including patience and kindness, is the greatest force. He cited St. Paul and noted courtesy waning while service should precede profit in business.
A reflective editorial urges readers to pause before judging soldiers who erred while searching for meaning after war. It cites a note by Fred 31 Ford, deceased, and echoes John Wesley on mercy, stressing unknown temptations, differing life trials, and the need to consider others’ circumstances before judging.
Charles Hobill through his attorney filed an injunction to prevent George Worthington from taking a council seat Hobill claimed he was chosen councilman instead of Worthington Judge Webber ruled for Worthington The city watched closely amid a bitter dispute Mrs P W Sampell fell on an icy sidewalk fracturing her right hip and wrist Ice in the river thaw caused a flood damaging county Case tug was swept seaward Lewis Davis veteran drayman sold his business to Howard Wilson Forty residents urged turning Middle Avenue into a boulevard Elyria Library became free with a special tax of 2700 dollars yearly and public access The constitution allows removal for high crimes impeaching power vested in the House of Representatives Attorney General and multiple senators debated Teapot Dome response"
An advertisement for Dr Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder promises quick relief for indigestion and stomach weakness. It claims to sweeten the stomach, reduce gas, relieve heart pressure, stimulate the liver, regulate bowels, aid sleep, and renew health, with a money back guarantee and sample offered by The Jackson Medicine Company of Zanesville Ohio.
The speaker reflects on a birthday marked by pain and longing for death, noting friends bring music and wreaths yet fate brings sorrow. The poem contemplates whether celebration should occur and cites Clotilda and Jenna as others engaged in the scene. The voice questions existence and the meaning of birth amid inner torment.
The National Union of Railway Men of England led a general strike at a pivotal Labor moment. President James Henry Thomas, a Welsh-born former engine cleaner turned railway official, rose to prominence in 1910 and later sat in Parliament. War support marked his career. Also noted is Mrs. F G Kettle, a renowned London businesswoman and longtime West End cashier.
The article notes Sidney Webb chosen to fill the post of president or board of trade in Ramsay MacDonald's cabinet. Webb, a writer and economist, author of major works, and founder of the London School of Economies, has long public service including royal commissions and London County Council work. He was born July 18 1859 in London and began as a clerk. It also cites US census data showing about 23,000 women operating grocery stores.
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims two fold action soothing inflamed membranes and killing germs while Creosote fights infection with guaranteed relief and money back if not cured when directions are followed.
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