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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
5
A wartime editorial argues against militarism and the arms race. It urges maintaining ideals through peaceful means and constructive work to foster understanding among nations. It cautions against nationalistic and preparatory arms policies and calls for restraint and moral leadership.
The piece argues vacation is a break from duties to rest and renew mind and body. A true vacation avoids obligation and compulsion, letting one do as they please, eat when and what they want, read what they want, and sleep without schedules. It contrasts this with those who seek change through work or relocation during a brief period.
The piece discusses the benefit of rest for strenuous lives and imagines a serene rural retreat to restore vigor. It then shifts to biographical notes, listing roles from 1908 to 1921, including librarian, researcher for state commissions, Catholic welfare work, and editorial positions.
A digest of past events and birthdays noting Captain Nathaniel Winship’s Ore gon house in 1851, Oregon governor William B. Lord in 1897, a 1901 Peking fire, poet Margaret Sangster’s death in 1912, and Camille Flammarion’s death. Includes today’s notable births Ray Morris 43, Walter Caoh 53, William R. George 60, and Reverend Charles Stelzle.
The item notes the 37th anniversary of Thomas F Bayard born in Wilmington Delaware, a longtime United States senator, with reference to his New York market era and Delaware origins.
A major aviation meet begins in Flint Michigan and runs three days. Pershing will award the silver loving cup in the National Oratorical Contest final in Washington. Mayors from 200 towns plan to back the state constitutional amendment ahead of August primaries. An anniversary memorial marks the Hampshire sinking and Lord Kitchener with a Kirchner statue at Warwick Head.
A fragmentary verse piece lauds James Stephens as a major modern writer while describing a street scene. The speaker observes a drunken passerby with stark, desperate imagery and repeating cries of God.
Report from Chicago notes authorities seek hundreds of possible suspects as they pursue leads in the killing of a local girl. Police say no time is wasted in questioning large groups, while traffic and safety concerns are mentioned as officers work.
The United Presbytery church building was dedicated as a heavy rainstorm hit the city. Principal H. P. Vaughn was elected to the high school post, replacing H. M. Eber. The Forepausa-Sell circus drew a large crowd, with robberies blamed on drummers. Twenty five years ago Dr. G. E. French moved to Fyni and opened offices in Century block. Arthur Boynton wed Belle Faxon on Middle Avenue in a local marriage.
The Memorial day address was given at the opera house. Martin J. Brarson resigned as wealth officer and Philo Olds was appointed to replace him at the same office. Forty years ago a bridge on East Bridge street was replaced with a stone arch. A passenger engine collided with a parade truck at the depot, and James Burns, an employer, narrowly escaped death.
The St Maers's church a wooden structure was remodeled and enlarged to accommodate the growing congregation. The National Bank displayed samples of the first five cent coin issued by the government. The Lake Shore railroad relocated a round house from G tun to the corner of Eastase Lue and the railroad, now with three stalls.
A garbled reminiscence speaks of signing subscription cards and resisting efforts to collect, with phrases about budget pressures and the urge to sign quickly. The voice hints at reluctance and inevitability in dealing with requests and memoranda.
Washington report notes rivers and harbors appropriations debated as farm interests loom large in Congress. Some observers predict cheaper transportation from inland waterways while Herbert Hoover is quoted on the topic.
A 1925 Inland Waterways Corp report urges river transport to offset Midwest decline from the Panama Canal. Discusses Mississippi and Warrior river divisions turning profits, new barge trains, radio-controlled operations, and plans to open 5000 miles of water routes with deep channels. Government contracts for ports and barges target upper Mississippi. Farmers expect major freight savings though exact benefits are hard to quantify.
John A Lapa of Chicago renowned lawman and church ally has been chosen to preside over the National Conference of Social Work for 23 years. Born in Fillmore New York in 1880 he graduated from Alfred University and studied political science at Wisconsin. He helped develop the Wisconsin Tegisiwise Wirars with Charles McCarthy in 1906 and 1907 and later did similar work for Indiana. During the 1907 Indiana Legislature session Lapp served as legislative assistant.
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