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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1924
Page
1
Mayor Hinkson issues a proclamation urging Lorain residents to support a relief drive organized by the Local Red Cross. At a 7 o'clock meeting, the executive committee and civic groups planned a morning 9 o'clock council rooms assembly to recruit volunteers and raise funds for medical supplies already used and needed for ongoing and future relief efforts.
Elyria urges citizens to donate to the Red Cross for Lorain disaster relief. Mayor Harry Hinkson promotes a heartfelt response as lists of donors and local businesses show broad community backing and planned funds collection efforts.
Washington reports new immigration rules restrict entry of Japanese and other orientals from 1201 today. Officials expect cooperation with relief efforts while Pacific ports heighten checks to prevent smuggling as quotas for 1924-25 are set. 162000 aliens may be admitted this fiscal year, with 258000 last year.
Sixty De Haviland planes begin the new day and night air mail service with a 24 hour schedule from New York to San Francisco and across the continent. Reserve ships stand at terminal points while night beacons, flares and parachute lights guide flights. Paul Henderson and Carl F. Egge assess readiness and salvage progress amid weather and storm recovery.
The message urges Carpenters and Contractors in Elyria to respond to urgent relief needs in Lorain. H. A. Beaver asks for immediate contact at his home, 153 Cleveland St, telephone 7222, to organize humanitarian aid for the stricken city.
The Supreme Court by consent granted Elyria permission to omit certain exhibits from the printed record in Grace Meacham v. the city. The exhibits are photographs whose reproduction would be expensive, so substitutes will be used on local sheets.
A chaotic Lorain incident saw looting erupt early Monday. An unidentified Mexican assailant was shot and killed by a guard on duty while attempting to rob a store in the wrecked district. one injured person died later that day.
A July 1 speech in Tokyo by Prime Minister Kato addresses Japan's immigration policy and international activity. Foreign Minister Shidehara emphasizes maintaining reasonable rights and denies expansion while noting concerns over other nations' actions. Elyria stores plan Wednesday openings for July Fourth holiday with Thursday evening clothing hours. Chronicle Telegram advert deadlines shift to Thursday afternoon for Saturday edition.
Manila July 1 two Filipino workers at the United States navy arsenal in Cavite protest wage cuts claiming they earn about one third of white employees and demand at least half as much. Police report fines for drunk driving with A Scott jailed on a charge of driving while intoxicated and Imm a Martington fined 35 dollars.
A deceased unidentified woman, about 26, is at Taylor's funeral parlors following discovery at Municipal bathing beach during a storm. She has blonde bobbed hair and a noticeable limp from a shortened left lip. Funeral services for Louise L. Biggy were held yesterday afternoon at 12 at Mula Middle church.
At Madison Square Garden on July 1 the 22nd ballot yielded no shift in leading totals with McAdoo, Smith, and Davis each holding firm numbers. The session saw efforts to break the unit rule, Florida’s delegation split briefly, and debate over Florida’s McAdoo victory and the binding nature of the unit rule as delegates weigh their choices.
In a crowded platform moment the crowd shouted Bryan as Gilchrist spoke. The exchange touched on voting bloc choices and delegation accountability, with references to Montana as a primary state and questions over a single Smith vote in the proceedings.
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