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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1923
Page
3
William A Day under secretary of state laments American extravagance and wasteful habits urging thrift. Amon Hensley, New York sociologist, warns nervousness among women due to rest, air, diet, fashion, and overindulgence, urging less fad dieting and moderation.
The Plain Dealer reprints an editorial urging Hight Hour shifts and an eight-hour day for all workers. It cites Youngstown Sheet & Tube plans to adopt the eight-hour day by year end and criticizes Gary and steel leaders for delaying reform. It questions public skepticism and the promise of a humane labor policy.
The piece argues France presses for Germany's surrender over Ruhr conflict, with Poincare demanding abject terms. Britain opposes, while Germany resists. the author says the approach risks misinterpretation and harms long term peace and financial stability for both nations.
A prospective groom at a New Britain Connecticut altar refused to marry Josephine saying he did not want to, speculating that prohibition may explain the outburst. The column notes fines tied to the prohibition law and contrasts lower Sing Sing prison admissions with the prior year, offering opinion on Gov. Alec Smith.
A chronicle of historical anniversaries noting events from 1773 to 1918 including the first American conference of Methodist preachers in Philadelphia and the 1918 U S troops occupying Murman Russia. Names places and dates are listed as in the source with brief event summaries.
Miss Opal Moots resigns from her clerking post at the New Palace hotel cigar stand, citing difficulty in learning the ropes. Abe Martin notes the curbside advice while reflecting on tougher friendlier work realities.
One year ago today a young anarchist attempted to assassinate President Miller and the French president. Fred Mader, head of the Chicago Building Trades Council, was jailed for alleged extortion. Also on Sunday, July 15, striking coal miners rejected President Harding’s wage arbitration proposal.
The report notes Liberty Day celebrations in Brazil and Bastille anniversary in France. It marks five years since Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt died in aerial combat. President Harding and party arrive in Anchorage. German-American societies attend Munich convention. Minnesota senatorial race ends today between Governor Preus and Mangus Johnson. An international arbitration meeting opens in The Hague. The Panama trade mission deployment is postponed to October. Birth anniversaries include Owen Wister, Arthur Capper, J Henry Tiddle, Morgan G Sanders, Rev George F R Gross.
Today marks births of Mme Schumann Heinke born near Prague 61 years ago. Rt Rev William A Leonard bishop of Cleveland born Southport Ct 75 years ago. Ferdinand W Peck Chicago luminary born 75 years ago. Benjamin Ide Wheeler UC president emeritus born Randolph Mass 69 years ago. Mickey Walker welterweight fighter born Elizabeth New Jersey 32 years ago.
Fragmentary telegram style note by Jim Armitage mentions open season for 9 December and a trip to Sanda with a Seeman citizen, implying a pass or transport issue and local movement.
A narrator recounts a late night drive with friends pushing over fifty miles per hour in a Cadillac. He jokes about speed, law enforcement, and a street car comfort critique while imagining an undertaker friend in Sandusky. He fears a streetcar ride home and muses on insanity for reckless drivers, noting small town policing and aging hair.
Forty years ago a big cistern was built at Broad street and Middle avenue and a new well placed on the public square. Farmers were barred from watering horses. Mrs Mary Davis Elyria stopped a pickpocket on a Cleveland train by grabbing his nose and delivering a right hand. Red Rover Hook and Ladder Co practicing, a wagon horse team caused two youths Charlie and Savage to fall, Charlie injured and Georgia hurt. A large oil lamp chandelier hung in Beebe office.
A brief report states no fire occurred after a scare described as not ignited, with no injuries or damages reported. Local authorities investigated the situation but found no evidence of flame or hazard.
Donald Mackinnon has taken up duties as Australia’s commissioner to the United States. He aims to develop markets for Australia’s surplus cotton and tobacco, expand farm activity, and foster goodwill between nations. He follows Sir Mark Sheldon in Washington.
Olive M. Jones, longtime NYC probationary correction chief, leads a national education body. She has directed about 900 enrolled children and handled over 10,000 of New York's toughest youths since starting her teaching career in the Lower East Side. Her pioneering methods for problematic children influenced many cities.
An argument praising Savings & Loan Companies as stable investments. It contrasts gamblers with conscientious savers and touts real estate backed security, insurance coverage, and state supervision as the basis for safe savings. It cites figures and names related to the S&L firm and endorses a 3 percent yield.
The Barbary sheep, a bhirat resistant species of Africa, can survive for nearly a week without drinking water. This adaptation highlights its resilience in arid habitats and its ability to withstand prolonged drought conditions.
Fragmentary verse by Joseph Blanco White contemplates illumination and cosmic revelation. The speaker recalls a setting sun and the Hesperus as messenger of dawns, questioning life and death as light exposes unseen truth.
In old beliefs a ring formed from a coffin hinge was thought to ease cramps. A rusty sword hung by the bedside was also believed to mitigate cramps, reflecting superstitions of past times about protective charms.
Detroit store highlights include new oven regulators for gas ranges priced at 60 with heat accuracy claims. Also advertised are granite and enamel ware, fruit jars in sizes, a laundry washer sale at 99 with durable motors, and Winchester fishing contest prizes offering 28 top catches for Winchester tackle entrants.
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