Third of cars failed brakes spark safety conference
A 1924 national conference urged manufacturers to improve car safety and garages to ensure proper maintenance. Secretary Lamont formed a motor vehicle maintenance committee to study mechanical condition and propose inspections. Last year 1.7 million brakes were faulty, 250,547 had improper lights, 77,643 had steering defects, and 200,000 failed other legal standards in those states with inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Commerce
Lamont
Pennsylvania
Careless Pedestrians in Elyria Disrupt Traffic Signals
Citizens report pedestrians in Elyria ignore signals causing delays and risks. Observers note cross on green only and advise jaywalking and red signal crossing be discouraged by police to expedite traffic and protect lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Jay
Dawes Declares London Embassy Dry With No Liquor Served
Ambassador Charles G. Dawes in London announces the American embassy will not serve intoxicating liquors. He follows personal practice of abstaining and chooses not to supply what he does not use, stirring debates on diplomacy and local customs. His move echoes Washington’s recent similar gestures and may influence foreign expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Dawes
United States
Court of St. James
London
Esme Howard
Washington
Dawes
Ambassador Dawes
Anniversary list marks births of notable figures across history
A column lists birth anniversaries including Jean Baptiste Rochambeau marshal of France who aided Americans in the Revolution born 1728 and died 1807, Gideon Welles secretary of the Navy born 1800s, George Sand novelist, Walter Boone first Episcopal missionary bishop of China, Josiah Gorgas Confederate ordnance chief, Aaron Weaver rear admiral born 1860s. The note ends with a reflective line on self assertion and fame.
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Jean Baptiste Rochambeau
France
Lord Plunket
Gideon Welles
Lincoln
Glestonbury
Conn
Hartford
George Sand
Walter J. Boone
Chine
Walterborough
S. C
Shanghai
Josiah Gorgas
Ordinance Department
Confederate Army
Dauphin Co
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Aaron W. Weaver
Washington, D.C
Notable mid 19th century milestones in North American war and nation formation
The timeline records key events from 1862 to 1898 including the Union Pacific railroad charter by Congress in 1862, the first day of the Gettysburg battle in 1863, Canada’s confederation act uniting Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into the Dominion of Canada in 1867, and American forces assaulting and capturing Spanish earthworks at San Juan in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
Congress
Gettysburg
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Dominion of Canada
San Juan
Notable Births of Distinguished Figures Across the Nation
Albert Bushnell Hart the historian born at Clarksville Pennsylvania years ago. Edward J. King congressman born at Springfield Massachusetts 62 years ago. Susan Glaspell novelist and playwright born Davenport Iowa 47 years ago. Nigel Playfair British actor and manager born London 55 years ago.
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Albert Bushnell Hart
Clarksville
Edward J. King
Congress
Illinois
Springfield
Mass
Susan Glaspell
Davenport
Iowa
Nigel Playfair
London
Modest virtues mark the first day positions
On the first day, special roles honor a person full of gondness and patience. Thrift and humility guide actions, and quiet efficiency suggests great work lies ahead when modest conduct leads the way.
Whos Who in the Day's News and Farm Policy Debate
The item profiles Congressman William Bacon Oliver of Alabama and outlines views on farm relief, organization, and the Federal Farm Board. It discusses farmer turnout, the role of Farm Bureau and Grange, and critique of inducements to join farm groups for loan administration. It notes Oliver’s background and a fashion aside on coat style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
William Bacon Oliver
Eutaw Ala
University of Alabama
National Law School
University of Virginia
Tuscaloosa
Congress
Wheat VM. &. Olivef Beit
Federal Farm Board
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Farm Bureau Federation
National Grange
National Agricultural Organization
American Farm Bureau Federation
Voice of the People argues tax hikes curb city growth
A reader protests rising taxes in The Chronicle Telegram letter to the editor. The writer notes taxes outpace population and wage growth, saying high taxes push workers away while city upkeep like the sewage plant remains essential. They urge limiting salary increases and sharing costs with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram
Community views on city police size and efficiency
Mrs Ida Wingard says firefighters perform well but Elyria should have a more effective police department rather than a larger one. She advocates prioritizing quality over quantity in public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Hke
Ida Wingard
Amherst News Highlights Local Social and Obituary Notes
Funeral services for Stanley Trunica were held at Amherst Catholic church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. The community shared dinners and visits among families, with church groups meeting and planning events. Movements include residents moving into local homes and routine church board meetings at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
Ernest Schneider
Paul Bourquin
Henry A. Ruth
Lillian Vanza
Cleveland
Albert E. Slack
Stanley Trunica
Amherst Catholic Church
Trunice
Welno
Poland
Amherst Hospital
Lottie
Calvary Cemetery
Young Peoples League of
Geo. Volk
Albert Mori
Deal Laura
Rose
Hilda Mori
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Lodi Gibson
Martin Springer
Ladies Dime Society of the
Congregational Church
Harvey Heymen
Rodgers
John Leonard
Leonard
East Main Street
Frank Powers
Elyria
Cleveland Quarries Co
Vivian Street
The
Methodist Church
Diet and Health Growing Beards Wreck Marriages
Lulu Hunt Peters presents Dear Doctor, a column on beard growth, shaving habits, and their impact on marriages, urging regular shaving and considering peroxide use for lightening hair. The piece blends reader questions about weight loss with Dr. Peters’s guidance on dieting, walking, and safe approaches to reducing weight while noting limits of diagnosis via the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Peters
Lulu Hunt Peters
M. D
Peters
Dr. Peters
Musk Rats Shipments Tie Oak Lake to Hamburg
A carload of 1,000 live musk rats departed Oak Lake Manitoba bound for Hamburg Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Lake
Man
Hamburg
Germany
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Audit Bureau of
Second Street
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
A&g Hudnutt, Publisher
J. Clare George
Elyria Postoffica
Lorain
State of
Robert B. Ward
Ins
Chicago
Wabash Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Hf Sei
the Man
Abe Martin
Coe al
Star
Lars
Fawn
John F Duille
William B. Oliver
Voice OF
People
Brie
Thomas
Elyria Block
Via
Amherst
Hallworthy
Oberlin Road
Mr. R
Hall of Fame
Mrs. S
Winchell’s
Lake Avenue
Inland Finance CO
Lorain County Bank
R. W. Smith
Smiths Drug Store
Middle Avenue
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