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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
8
Pupil athletes from the Grammar School compete in a city track meet at River View Park on Wednesday. Both boys and girls in 5th to 8th grades run dashes from 40 to 190 yards, jumps and throws as schools vie for the overall trophy.
Sheriff offices served warrants in Lorain on B E Price and Virginia Scott Pierce former Lorain patrolman. Elizabeth Clapper 13 named in warrants. Scott charged with transporting the girl for immoral purposes. Both pleads not guilty before Justice B J George and posted 109 bond each. Separate items note Unfilled steel orders and Coolidge VP bid.
In Cleveland on June 10 the Republican convention's third session featured Speaker Burton's keynote address. He assailed insurgents and praised party unity while acknowledging Coolidge for leadership. Delegates cheered as Burton defended law enforcement and resource conservation, with Mellon and Adams receiving ovations during routine proceedings. London movement to nominate Lowden persists as roll calls approach.
Mrs Calvin T Hert will become vice chair of the Republican National Committee and leads as Kentucky delegate at large. She credits suffrage victory and strong organization for women’s rise, noting women and men can work side by side in politics.
Mrs Walter King 22 of Lake Avenue died last evening at Memorial Hospital at 7 00. She is survived by her husband a young son her mother and six brothers and sisters Nevin siblings include Charles Walter Leon Winifred Beatrice May. Burial plans to be announced by Jenking Funeral Home. Washington report notes Peace talks hindered by internal economic strain delaying a new arms conference.
The Princess David Kawanankoa associate member of the Republican National Committee says Hawaiian women are active politically after four years of suffrage. She notes strong turnout, desire for a permanent appointment, and says Hawaii has no race prejudice toward Japanese, employing both Japanese and Chinese workers.
Abbie Fish sues Raron Fish claiming abandonment and requesting divorce alimony custody and property barring. Court records show their marriage and two children with claims of neglect and separation.
Mrs. C H Brown 80 mother of Mrs BE Whitney died at her daughter’s home at noon after a long illness. Survived by children BE R Brown Pasadena Park Elyria W H Brown East Lake Fla F A Brown Fairport Mrs Chas Seton Oxford St and Mrs EL Whitney Funeral at Whitney home 141 West Broad St Thursday at 2 conducted by Rev E B Redhead Burial at Carlisle.
New York stock market opened with steady to fractional gains after a firm tone for sugars and oils. Rail shares remained active with steady motion while investments flowed into higher grade issues as money rates hit two percent for call loans. In Chicago grain trading wheat and corn showed modest advances with July prices listed, reflecting the day’s activity. Cleveland livestock markets showed mixed results with cattle and calves steady to up, hogs steady to strong, and spring lambs fetching top prices.
The Lorain city council heard a request from Sheffield Lake to supply water. The village plans a 75 000 gallon reservoir fed at night from Lorain works mains and the matter will be reviewed at the next council meeting for possible grant. A separate note reports a cow wandering case, a dog ordinance discussion, and a mugging attempt on Capt Winkler near the railroad.
In a satirical Cleveland dispatch, Mrs Solomon mocks the 1924 Republican convention as a beauty contest full of glittering delegates. She praises their dresses and hairstyles while wryly noting male sterner realities, declaring the gathering a "beauty content" rather than a political event.
Funeral plans were under way in San Francisco for Peter Clark Mac Varlane 63 a former minister lecturer and author who died by his own hand on the steps of the county morgue. Three letters to intimate friends were found describing an eleven year battle with ill health and a belief that his death was necessary.
A historic Republican event names the first girl as a leading figure.Observers note the significance for gender roles while celebrating the milestone in a formal convention setting.
Washington reports say former secretary of the navy Denby was summoned to testify today before a special federal grand jury probing the offenses of ex secretary of the interior call to Harry F Sinclair and E L Doheny. In Chicago professors who schooled Leopold and Loeb will be called by the state to discuss the sanity of the confessed slavery of Robert Franks. Paris notes President Millerand appeals to parliament to respect the constitution and avoid turning the presidency into a party plaything.
State Supreme Court receives an application challenging a Sunday movie ban in Ohio as part of ongoing case with Walter K Richards. Columbus reports that after completing the highway departments road program Ohio will base 920 miles of grav eled highways this year per state highway director L.A. Foulay.
An advertisement touts Joint-Ease as a fast remedy for joint pain swelling and inflammation. It claims rapid relief for lumbago neuralgia and neuritis and promotes Joint-Base as a soluble emollient with instant absorption. Available at Phillips' Drug Store for 60 cents per tube.
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