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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
4
Cleveland Platz argues the Ohio Supreme Court misreads the emergency clause and denies referendum rights in the reorgan ization bill. He contends the court grants legislature power to declare emergencies and warns this undermines the public's right to review laws, urging sustained opposition to the court's stance.
Critics who once denounced the Ohio Supreme Court for striking down legislation now contend the court’s ruling on organizing executive departments as emergency measure is too liberal. The debate centers on separation of powers, judicial restraint, and the will of the people.
A curious tale from a village near Oxford describes a man who buys rabbits from a cottage, thinking the old Jacobean chest a church, only to learn the chest was used to hide the rabbits. The amused seller explains the chest was chopped for firewood and now serves as kindling.
In a historical London Morning Post item, competitors lit pipes for extended periods to win prizes such as a long churchwarden pipe and a box of matches. One participant reportedly smoked for about two hours, while others sipped beer between puffs as their watches measured the long contest.
The piece notes women’s gains in political rights fueling organization growth. It cites the National Woman’s Party buying property opposite the Capitol for a permanent headquarters and a proposed “glorified clubhouse” in Washington. It also mentions a national information bureau and an institute of statecraft to educate on women’s interests.
A Washington Post quote questions why Germany would ask Abe for borrowed funds. The Cincinnati Enquirer imagines how terrible Tulsa race riots would have been if they occurred in darkest Russia, offering a stark, provocative comparison.
A collage of clipped excerpts notes social tensions and gossip across cities. Motifs about housing costs marriage vows and public behavior reflect with humor and critique a era of economic strain and changing norms.
A collage of historical notes and tongue in cheek items recounting figures like Daniel McCook and Thomas Worthington, brief dates, odd tidbits, advertisements, and cultural curiosities. It blends obituary snippets with humorous asides on electricity, fashion, and global trends.
One year ago today a race riot in Chicago killed two people and injured many. The Alved Premiers held a conference at Hythe England.
Lord Hardage former V cetoor of Indis now Brerish ambassador to France born 63 years ago today Prince Juan third son of the King and Queen of Spain born in Madrid S years ago today Helen M Shepard philanthropist born in New York City 53 years ago today Charles Murphy head of the Tammany Hall organization born in New York City 63 years ago today Franci E Warren United States senator from Wyoming born in Massachusetts 77 years ago Johnny Hough Daly Boston American League manager born in River Point Rhode Island 52 years ago today
Amherst College marks its centennial era while conferences and expositions open coast to coast. Kiwanis and Kiwanis Cubs gather in Cleveland for the international convention as the Southern Furniture Market opens in High Point North Carolina. Mexico hosts its first great commercial conference in Mexico City with U.S. and international delegates.
Medina hosts the 56th annual Sunday school convention with participants Mack and Paulise Bateck Glenn Wooldridge Laura Williams Clare Davenport Lucile Miller and Myrtle Steinmaetz from Medina and nearby areas. Public meeting June 27 at Walter Creek to discuss centralization of schools. Lee A. Watson Co withdraws from development of fields east and south of Sarducky. Max Pett and Phillis Officer in vehicle incident on road. Mike Cresping fined $300 for waking hootch. Campaign opens at Wadsworth.
Wadsworth business men raise $16 000 for Sew Hospital as they take three straight games from Medina business men to win the series. Willis Cannon of Akron is indicted for violating a blue sky law with the case postponed to the September term. Akron Universal Tire and Rubber absorbs Keck Manufacturing of West Unity.
Inspector George Barrere reviews official books as wage reductions of fifteen percent ripple through Medina Mesa AI Root. Marriage notes include Valentine Tumbus and Bertha Dieterich with Fred mentioned in relation to the tangled village records.
The wedding of Artie Small and Amy Moots was held last night. The couple plans to live in a tent while capital and labor unite, hoping other girls see the elbows as clearly as the couple does.
A Cleveland News column argues the supreme court has granted the legislature excessive power. It contends it matters which side is affected by court decisions and notes the gulf between actions benefiting one faction and another.
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