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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
8
The piece describes proposed formation of a Citizens Protective Housing League in New York to unite tenants. It notes Chicago tenants have organized, displaying unfairness signs about rents, and discusses landlord concerns as rental demand and investment returns shift with tenant organizing.
Loyd George defends the Northcliffe paper from a Times attack and bans by the Prime Minister. The editorial underscores fair-comment standards and urges open replies to all criticism while stressing sincerity independence and honesty for a public journal.
Henry Ford reduces railroad freight on his road by ten percent, a move praised as boosting factory activity. The same period saw a six dollar daily minimum wage fixed for workers on the line, with Ford noted for high wages and aggressive price cuts. If other railways emulate this policy, broader economic effects could follow.
An officer in Chicago reportedly broke away and fired on the pavement while insisting the heat influenced his actions. He wore a standard blue uniform fully buttoned with gloves, prompting questions about whether duty can be performed in shirt sleeves.
Former San Antonio brewery now operates ten thousand spindles and three hundred seventy five looms to produce blue chambray. Busch family members hold principal stock and run a respectable business. Some United States senators call the beer bill unconstitutional and predict future challenges to prohibition as amended.
A controversial editorial from the Dennt Wilasatel column discusses the Tulsa massacre, noting Oklahoma's governor action, white reformers rebuilding the burned Negro quarter, and conflicting federal pledges to protect Black citizens. It also surveys sales tax ideas across nations and politics.
Il Giornale Italiano denounces prejudice against foreign language newspapers in America. It argues multilingual presses reflect diverse views across parties and ideologies and share common goals with American journalism, urging assimilation and civic participation rather than fear.
A brief historical digest cites the first sermon in the Northwest Territory held in Marietta aside from Indian audiences. It also recalls Ohio political events from the 1882 convention nominating James W. Newman for Secretary of State and the 1887 Cleveland meeting nominating Thomas E. Powell for governor.
Most Rev Clarendon L Worrell 68 years ago today resigned as Anglican archbishop of Nova Scotia to become bishop of Bermuda born in Ontario. Rt Rev Thomas F Davies bishop of Western Massachusetts born in Philadelphia 49 years ago today. Frank P Walsh former chair of the US Commission on Industrial Relations born in St Louis 57 years ago today. Charles Lee Underhill congressman born Richmond Virginia 64 years ago today. Mike Gibbons middleweight boxer born St Paul 33 years ago today.
State brief from Sisterville West Virginia reports Miss Frelyn Hook, a playgrounds story hour girl, injured her cheek in a fall. The Bucyrus item notes Charley Michaels, Bucyrus 1921 football captain, was hospitalized twelve days ago with a broken arm after a machine kicked back on him. Clinton Ackerman, Michaels’ companion, sustained a cracked right wrist from cranking the same machine. Defiance authority to inoculate Ohio National Guard members and local youths free of charge before camps. Martins Ferry chapter of the Service Star Legion arranging a local program.
Elyria report notes seven automobiles passed through Elyria in one day. Edward E Critz and Miss Marcia Sanford wed in Cleveland. William Masterton named best man. Judge D J Nye in Sandusky presiding over State Bar meeting. City hall roof being replaced first since 1869. Cascade park band concert on hogs back. National W C T U branch formed with Mrs George Stevens president Marian Meihcal vice president Mrs F B Haines treasurer Mrs C S Brown secretary.
A committee will confer with school officials to discuss a standardized dress for girl pupils as part of a reform movement aligned with Mrs. Agnes M. Blaise's Ohio program. Also, Wooster graduates Ethel Clark and Pauline Lee, who both started teaching at Creston High School, plan to reunite after four years in college.
Attorneys for Andrew Sargent charged with first degree murder in Martins Ferry allege two Pittsburgh detectives planted a da fragment or evidence related to the killings of Mrs. Augustus Burkhart and her daughter Lillian as the case unfolds in court.
A prisoner, restrained by guards, shouted at the man on trial claiming guilt. He struck the prisoner in a futile bid to force a confession. The man maintained innocence, as his attorney noted.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of British Columbia's responsible government and the Republic of Colombia's independence holiday. Inland Empire Merchants Association meets in Spokane for three days, while Southern States representatives gather in Atlanta for Forestry Congress. Tommaso Tittoni sails to the U S with a message from King Victor Emmanuel to President Harding. The Mary land battleship with 16 inch rifles is delivered to the Navy. Captain Preston to command. Public debate continues on civic fleet plans.
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