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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
8
A 1923 outlook argues China lacks a national spirit and strong central government. It contrasts American federal limits with China’s provincial autonomy, noting education may foster unity and reduce bandit incidents affecting foreigners.
The editorial urges using Reverend Mr or Reverend John Smith rather than Reverend Smith. It cites The Christian Century condemning clerical baroque usage and calls Elyria readers to address ministers as The Reverend Mr. Grant The Reverend Mr. Kirby and The Reverend Mr. Burner.
The passage argues Henry’s campaign appeals to diverse voters including faith groups and working class motorists. It notes perceived strong backing from the Jewish vote and filling station workers while acknowledging mixed opinions among Ford drivers and critics of his Lincoln branding.
A compact recap of historical events on this date including 1723 Adam Ferguson birth and 1816 death, 1781 Cornwallis siege, 1837 William IV death, 1866 Italy war manifesto, 1883 Lizzie Borden trial verdict, 1900 Boxer siege, 1919 Cornell semi centennial, and "One year ago today" bullets. Also today's notable birthdays list prominent figures from Britain, India, New York, and Ohio with ages notated.
Today marks the birth centenary of Gen Jesse L Reno, famed in the Mexican and Civil Wars. News notes include Charles F Murphy turning 65, Harding’s Alaska trip, America Week radio link with Sweden, a Vanderbilt society wedding in New York, and multiple conferences starting in Spokane and Chicago.
Abe Martin remarks that even if Ireland quits fishing there will be more discontent than ever and notes that a man near death for a drink would feel similarly. He uses rustic humor to reflect on hardship and mood.
A humorous sketch notes Henry Ford as a potential president in a national straw poll. It jokes about Ford supporters among genuine Ford parts dealers and second hand Ford dealers, Cadillacs, and a shift to an efficiency driven government with industrial language. It mentions Buick and Studebaker in a closing quip.
Tennessee Democrat Senator McKellar says Al Smith’s signing of the Cuvillier repeal bill hurts his bid for the Democratic nomination. He notes the South’s dry sentiment and predicts no wet or moist candidate will win the national ticket. He also discusses McAdoo Underwood, Rabson, and Henry Ford as possible factors.
The speaker jokes about Bryan and Ford supporters and their theories, predicts a big noise at the convention when Ford backers arrive in his cars, questions Henry Ford’s golf appeal and county club voting, and endorses Jones for May with strawberries for breakfast.
The Elyria Automobile Club staged its inaugural meet with several races at the fair grounds attracting many contestants from Cleveland. An evening fireworks display followed. Ernest Kindt took a high dive into the river near the depot and was rescued unharmed after his fall from a cliff. The District Senatorial convention convened at Wellington.
George H. Chamberlain was nominated for the position of State Senator. Elyria council sought natural gas for the city and formed a committee with Logan Gas Co. to discuss laying pipes. Elyria Public Library announced free lending of books. Taylor Realty Co. of Cleveland bought 33 acres by the river and platted it for homes. Rev. W. C. Endley returned from the Holy Land and baptised three children with Palestine water.
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