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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1921
Page
8
Governor Small and Lieut Gov Sterling were indicted Wednesday for embezzling state funds. The grand jury cited loans by the officials to a bank, totaling over three million for the governor and over one million for the lieutenant governor. The piece notes the indictment is not a conviction and urges vigilance in public office.
A local editorial blasts Elyria city officials for denying voters a say on a city contract and pushing higher costs. The piece accuses the council of serving special interests and criticizes re election bids as a chance to repeat costly actions. It deems citizens as ignored and calls for resistance.
The writer urges that at this crucial hour leaders in Ireland and England act to secure a just lasting peace. Recognition of De Valera and inviting him to confer with Lloyd George, with an armistice, shows England faces a revolution, not mere violence. Hope for a complete honorable settlement and unity in the island.
The Washington Post questions a one thousand dollar reward claim as Philadelphia’s biggest chance for reform. The story notes misstatements about Philadelphia and references Red Mead Gem of government as a symbol for current civic effort.
The London Daily Chronicle cites a fashion expert saying women can alter facial appearance with minor tweaks. Middle-parted hair swept back, makeup tricks, and a poised, somber expression are described as key to attaining the Vogue look.
A London Daily News piece quotes a Canadian visitor who says club members rarely address others, suggesting insularity or shyness. A club man defends clubs as peaceful spaces and cites three reasons men seek a club, including privacy away from women. A young ex peer notes many lonely souls in clubs seeking friendship after the Army era.
Brief clippings note upheaval in Syria with a dethroned prince. rumors on President Harding naming a Kentuckian as prohibition chief and related political chatter. Observers joke about fast talkers in the Senate race and tax creditward commentary on beer and politics.
A timeline notes the National Greenback Labor Party convention in Columbus in 1878, Temperance workers convention for the prohibition amendment in 1883, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s death in 1885 at Mt. McGregor and his Ohio birth on April 27, 1822, and Cleveland’s bronze Moses Cleveland statue unveiling in 1885.
Dr. Frank P. Graves the new NY Commissioner of Education celebrates his 52nd birthday born in Brooklyn. Margaret Illington, famed American stage actress, marks her 40th birthday born in Bloomington. Rt Reverend Edwin G. Weed, head of Florida Episcopal Diocese, born in Savannah.
Incendiary fires destroyed a dozen Western Penitentiary buildings while nearly all prisoners rioted. Fourteen people were injured as guards thwarted a major jail delivery plot. more than two dozen officers fought the convicts and a single escape is reported. Weeks of trouble had simmered between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia inmates. A photo shows firemen lighting flames by the mess hall.
From Constantinople an exchange telegraph despatch reports the Turkish cabinet held an extraordinary session to discuss appealing to the Allied powers for intervention as the war with the Greeks continues. Greek forces have advanced about 20 miles east of Eski-Shehr, incurring roughly 5000 casualties.
Belden farmer Swert, a prominent local resident, was badly injured yesterday afternoon while mowing in a lot opposite his home. A machine wheel trapped by the cutter struck his legs, lacerating them and breaking his right leg. He was rushed to Memorial hospital by Jenkins ambulance. doctors hope to save the limb.
Willard men, including Patrolman Howard King and E. J. Ferer, unable to pay 21,000 each for possessing Higvor. Marriages listed Daniel C. McSweener Fr. Warne and Rose McSteener Willard. A J L Ballamy and Alice McKeen Norval. Andrew Schiachert janitor ends two pairs of homer in Belfry Central Asia school. Obituaries note Joseph Andrews 87 Bellevre and Mrs Ross EF Stockton Sr. fire chief Bascom Jr. Meantime 15 paid firemen resign at first drill without raises. D C Evans Bellevue released on 300 bond for blue sky law charge. Mead and Woodward grain elevator opens.
Fifty years ago Baldwin Laurdon and Nelsons clerks faced Starrs brothers in a rough game leaving players with a broken finger bruised jaw sprained ankle and bloody nose. Elyria Citizens subscribed 50000 to Leake Shore and Tuscnrawas Valley rail line near Rawsonville. Sheriff Peck reported sixty one prisoners in the year with fifty nine men and two women. St Andrews church advertised sale of its building and parsonage on Third street east of the jail while planning a new church at Middle avenue and Third street with a rear parsonage.
A political ad praising George Rhoads as a public minded leader with deep construction knowledge. The piece describes his experience as a working man and contractor, notes his prudent approach, and urges voters to support him for council president.
Obie 62763 a selected oat strain proved the highest yielder in a 12 year test at the Oto Experiment Station. It produced over 78 bushels without fertilizer while the preceding crop received 16 tons of phosphated manure and 1.5 tons of ground limestone. The variety grown on a four year rotation topped with other high yielding types.
Wanted men and women with tired aching itching and burning feet sore corns and callouses to try a box of Snow Drop Salve priced at 25 cents. Works wonders. For sale by C W Phillips Broad Street and all drug stores.
Fragmentary text claims a portion of a broader statement about Jewish demography, referencing New York City and a misquoted number. The readable portion is too garbled to extract a clear fact or attribution.
Cambridge July 23 The Harvard Yale joint team faced Oxford and Cambridge in a landmark international track meet at Howvard stadium. The Crimson and the Blue competed under one standard as rivals united for a day of athletic supremacy on American soil with both sides holding even chances for victory.
The text presents a quip on knowledge and pride, suggesting that accumulated wisdom matters less than what a person does after believing they know everything. It notes a humorous twist about a man and his wife choosing white attire as earnings decline.
Today marks the 85th anniversary of Canada’s first passenger carrying railway opening. The day also notes Archdiocese milestones, Texas constitutional amendments, Davis Cup prep, and other observances. A collage of events includes the Louisville Nashville stock meeting, a Chicago printing exhibition, Pioneer Day, and Oregon archdiocese age. Peru begins its centennial celebration of independence.
In Georgia today 84 years after an event, Maj Gen Frederic Hush Sykes once chief of the British Air Staff is honored as born 45 years ago. Dr Albert Shaw, New York editor and publicist, born in Butler County Ohio sixty four years prior is likewise recognized.
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