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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1929
Page
4
An Ohio editorial urges banning fireworks to reduce injuries from firecrackers and homemade bombs. It notes child burns and a blind youth in 1929 and argues state laws are needed despite local ordinances. It calls for strict supervision of all Fourth of July novelties.
Monday marked a landmark in U S travel with the formal inauguration of coast to coast rail air service. The eastern terminus dedication at Columbus drew government, industrial and transport leaders to witness the tri motor planes moving passengers westward. The new service cuts travel time between East and West and promises economic benefits and popularity among business travelers making long jumps.
Dr Heinrich Goldbesch a Berlin patent attorney presents 1927 patent figures showing the United States leading other nations in applications with 7545. Germany 68547 Great Britain 35469 France 25067 Japan 12607 Canada 11804 Italy 10647 He notes lower grafting rates in Germany 22 percent versus 75 percent in France and 44 percent in Britain.
Administrator first Hoover draws contrast with politician as he leads the Hoover administration. As Republican National Committee chair Hubert Work sought to dispense political patronage, but the President ordered jobs awarded to capable applicants. Early actions show efficiency with farm relief flood control and other federal projects moving forward under skilled hands.
Projects are being chosen for reasons tied to their performance in private business enterprise rather than for their appeal to voters. The process appears to favor economic credentials over public support signals.
Senate candidate Hiram Bingham of Connecticut urges abolishing congressional immunity to allow open discussion of officials and citizens. He argues secrecy erodes accountability and proposes a constitutional amendment to permit criticism of government actions while holding lawmakers responsible for libel and defamation.
A fragment describes readers sending private letters to a newspaper’s page, noting that a section invites public posting of private notes and comments. The item hints at reader engagement features and letters being published in the paper.
Today lists anniversaries of prominent figures including Lord Delaware founder of Virginia born 1577 and died 1618. Also Thomas Posey born 1750 and died 1818. Thomas Davenport born 1802 and died 1851. Sara P Parton born 1811 died 1872. Elias Howe born 1819 died 1867. Philip P Bliss born 1838 died 1876. William F Vilas born 1840 died 1908. Edwin J Houston born 1844 died 1914.
Timeline notes key events including Argentina declaring independence in 1816, Congress returning 35 square miles to the District of Columbia in 1846, President Zachary Taylor dying in 1850, the 1917 National Guard mobilization, and the 1918 arrival of the U S Sanitary Commission in Ecuador to combat yellow fever.
James M. Beck former Solicitor General of the United States born in Philadelphia sixty five years ago. Charles H. Brough ex governor of Arkansas born Clinton Mississippi fifty three years ago. Robert N. Stanfield ex senator from Oregon born Umatilla Oregon fifty two years ago. Harold R. Atterbridge successful playwright born Lake Forest Illinois forty three years ago. Edward Keating ex congressman editor of Labor Washington DC born Kansas City Kansas fifty four years ago. Major General Sir George Young Keeper of the Jewel House Tower of London born seventy years ago. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather famous English cartoonist and journalist born forty two years ago.
The passage notes yesterday's nervous energy and executive ability persist but become more elastic. It suggests success will rely as much on diplomacy as on action. As the day advances energy wanes, yet this often does not hinder the native, since it does not imply greater opposition.
The Daily Express proclaims Britain dominates the sea, claiming Great Britain has the greatest navy and mercantile fleet despite postwar comparisons with America. The piece suggests a competitive wartime era race and hints at shifting global shipping statistics.
The Express lauds Britain's merchant navy rebounding from wartime losses. It notes 1919 world tonnage and Britain’s lead with 16.5 million tons vs America’s 16.8 million, Britain now selling 20 million tons under its flag while the US trails. It highlights wartime losses, newer ships, and a plan to expand British shipping services.
A local barber advertises boys hair cuts at 25 cents with Saturdays at 50 cents. Four chairs, no waiting. Max Slutzker invites friends to visit the shop.
Tuesday evenings from :00 to 8 00 Piles fissure and fistula treated without loss of time from work experts promise swift relief and discreet care for patients seeking relief from anorectal conditions at convenient evening sessions.
Canadian National Steamships will inaugurate a London to Quebec service using a 40 000 ton ship the Empress of Britain. Passengers can reach Chicago or other U S cities quickly by train after arrival, matching the pace of the fastest North Atlantic voyage.
A shipyard at Clyde in Scotland moves toward completion with ongoing work as major portions near readiness. The project involves yard facilities and vessel construction advancing amid final outfitting and inspections.
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