Prohibition Debate Shapes Early 1920s Politics
The piece examines the prohibition issue as a major 1924 campaign divider with wet and dry factions across states. It highlights leaders like Governor Smith and Ex-Governor Edwards, Republican splits, and the prospect of a Bryan-led dry opposition, amid broader moral and educational aims in the national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Smith
United States
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Delaware
Illinois
Cox
Edwards
William Jennings Bryan
America
Yesterday's Ohio and notable births remembered
A compact chronicle notes historical events and notable birthdays. It lists figures such as Robert Alexander Schumann born in Saxony and Ida Lavion McKinley born in Canton, with dates of death and birth and a skyline of years from 1810 to today.
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Robert Alexander Schumann
Saxony
Bonn
S. Q. A. Brackett
Massachusetts
Bradford
N. B
Arlington
Mass
Andrew Jackson
United Sates
Hermitage
Tenn
Mecklienburg
N. C
Ida Lavion McKinley
William McKinley
Canton
Parliament of Canada
Ottawa
Fastern
British Empire
Washington
D. C
Thirtieth Anniversary of Tarza Fire Cited
The message marks the thirtieth anniversary of a great Tarza fire that nearly consumed the city and notes the close of graduation week activities at the United States Naval Academy.
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Tarza
United States Naval Academy
King Alexander and Queen Marie mark armiversary wed ding
King Alexander and Queen Marie of Serbia celebrate the first armiversary of their wedding today. The event is noted as a royal observance across press circles with solemn public attention.
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Alexander
Queen Marie
Serbia
Trinity College
Hartford
Herbert C Hoover
Commerce
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
South Bend
Peony Show Sparks Amateur Flower Display Debate
KOMICAL TELEGRAMS reports on a city gathering promoting an amateur flower show with roses carnations gladiolus and sunflowers discussed as possible official flowers. The piece notes CE Lozier as president Henry Andress attending, Jake Murdach absent, and jokes about aging interest in baseball and golf amid a lighthearted blast of local culture.
Flowers and the Gentle Sea Members Likely Heard
A reader notes many members are of the gentler sea and you’ll probably hear them. The remarkPlayful phrasing hints at a maritime group or event with gentle sea members.
William Atherton Du Puy a Key Figure in League of Nations Labor Pact
William Atherton Du Puy, American representative on the League of Nations labor commission, advocates wage standardization especially for seamen. A journalist and author born in Palestine, he built a career across major papers, organized the Du Puy syndicate, edited Sea Power, served in military intelligence, and later led the Haskin service and Philadelphia Public Ledger syndicate. His home is now Washington, D. C.
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William Atherton DU Pty
William Atherton du Puy
Labor Commission
League of Nations
League
du Puy
Palestine
X. WA DU Puy
Arizona
University of Arizona
Houston
New Orleans
Vicksburg
St. Louis
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Sea Power
Navy League of the
U. S
Army
Haskin
Philadelphia Public Ledger Syndicate
U.S
Washington, D. C
Governor Bishop Visits Elyria in 45th Year
Governor Bishop visited Elyria hosted by Landlord Turner at the Beebehouse. He was greeted by the Ridgeville band and the Hart Guards, then spoke from the hotel balcony. D C Baldwin & Co announced the region’s largest dry goods store after store room improvements.
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Bishop
Elyria
Turner
Beebehouse
Ridgeville
Hart Guards
D. C. Baldwin & CO
Conquers Rheumatism Offers Refund Promise
An advertisement claims Rheuma relieves rheumatism and sciatica with a botus dose and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. The note signs as HH pR-AdyY and urges immediate trial to end rheumatic suffering.
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Bill Sudro
Eddie Welsh
Minimum wage for women proposed at $25 weekly
Rose Schneiderman argues for an ideal minimum wage for women to cover decent living costs, wholesome food, clothing, and some savings. She notes living expenses are similar for men and women and urges equal pay, while acknowledging progress will take time.
Byron Poem and Safety Meeting Notes
A poem fragment by Lord Byron titled Poems That Live When We Two Parted appears alongside a brief news item. Secretary of State Brown will attend a national safety council conference in Chicago on June 19. A San Francisco trade school trained about 700 apprentices in practical trades such as paper hanging painting plastering and bricklaying over the past year.
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Columbus
Brown
National Safety Council
Hotel LaSalle
Chicago
Industrial Association of
San Francisco
Rural schooling debate sparks bus and cost concerns
A Henrietta reader challenges a Chronicle-Telegram article by Comings about rural high schools. The letter argues rural pupils deserve city-class education, questions bus service reliability, trip frequency, and shelter for riders, and cites lengthy detours and delays in transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Comings
Chronicle- Telegram
Bonded drivers and janitors seek power in schools cited
Letter writer questions limited bonds for drivers and janitors gaining authority in schools. He compares transport costs, school upkeep, and expert staffing, urging taxpayers to demand transparency and a fair deal while noting local plant issues and regional tea exports shift in global rankings.
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Eis
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Taft
Wikaeky
FAHEY
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Ohio
Prince of Wales
Cairo
Egypt
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Paterson
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Calif
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Conn
Clarence H de Mar
Medna
Abe Martin
Miami
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GLAD
Henry Andress
Jim Thomas
Missug
Jake Murdach
Lorain
John Shultz
William Elgar
THE
Knights OF Honor
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E. C. Ely
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Rose Schneiderman
New York City
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Lorain County
Wayne County
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Reid Bros
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