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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
7
Congressman C L Knight challenges Carmi Thompson to a real debate on gubernatorial campaign issues. Thompson is expected to ignore the challenge and conduct his own campaign, but the proposal prompts interest in hard hitting political exchanges.
Wilbur F Crafts head of the International Reform Bureau in Washington spoke in St Louis praising Adolphus Busch of Anheuser Busch Brewing. The piece notes Crafts’s habit of finding a topic in liquor debates and mocks his compliments as a sharp response to Busch highlighting liquor sales beyond the three mile limit.
The report says Russian representatives go to The Hague without changing any Genoa demands. They refuse the loan but would shift on other points, underscoring their need for the loan as they press Allies for relief.
Reports from Ireland indicate Free State forces win and De Valera faces another popular vote defeat. The piece questions whether majority rule should govern in Ireland and references U S political jests about Harding Wilson Reed and political dynamics, noting distortions about shipping, coal, and a Vassar commencement baseball scene.
A consolidated digest notes 1871 and 1900 conventions with nominees and resignations, recalls Taft’s Philippines appointment, and lists ongoing and upcoming events. It mentions a long travelogue with local color, a taxon of conventions, birthdays, and a candid, humorous aside about Canadian origin legends and a guide.
Today the city of Halifax celebrates its 173rd anniversary as Mexico observes the 55th anniversary of overthrowing the empire and restoring the republic. A Hudson Bay ship named Whalebone from Fort Prince of Wales attempted the Northwest Passage. The Methodist Episcopal Church board convenes.
A rambling column records fishing talk and comic asides about guides and gear. Characters include Harry Calvert, Phillips, Glade Thomas, Ford Loomis, and references to Ivory Soap, a Kodian tariff quip, and jokes about Indians and Kiwanis. The tone is playful, hometown, and anecdotal with casual dialogue and nameless tales.
Twenty years ago Elyria driving club hosted matnesses with county horses. City council rejected Gas Co offer for artificial gas at $1 per 1000 feet for seven years. County commissioners granted water mains to the lake. St Mary’s new school dedicated with Bishop Horstman present. City park plans approved for a new band stand. June set rainfall record with averages near .8 inches and a 3.05 inch day. Notables attended alumni banquet including Roy Burge, Ell Ryners, and others from Wellington High.
Mr and Mrs Walter Bush of Elyria visited relatives in Pittsfield. George Edwards of Warren stayed with sister Lulu West. The Farm Woman's Club met with Mrs A P Lincoln hosting fifteen members and voted to summer meet in the afternoons. Mrs C F Avery of Oberlin visited sister Mrs W E Avery. Schubert and daughter Mary Elizabeth attended the Schartz reunion at Crystal Beach. Merton Mohrman left for New Washington for summer work. Mrs Walter Bullock visited sister in Oberlin Hospital and met her day old niece. Mr and Mrs E C Whitney attended the Eller Whitney family reunion at Guy Morgan in Camden. Mrs Harry Peabody of New Washington visited at Albert Mohrman’s home. The Green and Couston families and John Worcester hosted Wednesday evening at Felds. Erie Cameron of Elyria also noted.
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