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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
8
Vice President Dawes, as presiding officer with limited debate power, urges critique of Senate rules that impede action. He cites talk to death, minority rights, and seniority influence, arguing chairmen should be the most able, aligned with party power for effective legislation.
Thousands gathered at First Presbyterian Church in New York to hear Dr. Harry Fosdick deliver a farewell message. He declares he would be ashamed to live if he remained orthodox, criticizes current economic and international systems as unchristian, and says he abhors war though his books will endure.
National Board of Fire Underwriters totals show U S fire losses rising from 145 3 million in 1903 to 535 4 million in 1923. Matches for lighting and smoking caused more fires than any other cause in 1923. Defective chimneys and flues, stoves and furnaces, spontaneous combustion, sparks, and electricity all contributed sizable losses with lighting and gas connections noted in the text.
A fire safety column warns against unsafe coal placement and grease fires and urges metal receptacles and smothering to extinguish flames. It notes open flames need space from woodwork and lists 1923 total losses of 1,662,987 with California Ohio and New York as hardest hit regions.
A mixed essay column touching sales psychology women’s voting rights and education reforms. It muses on silence in persuasion British politics and the Prince of Wales while noting an immigrant path to American banking success through Saul Singer.
A compact list recalls William S. Archer and Isaac I Hayes as well as 19th and early 20th century figures. It notes senate events from 1850 to 1920, Canadian elections in 1891, Taine's death in 1893 and Annapolis bicentennial in 1894. Today's birthdays include Taschereau, Inskip, Albert Johnson and George Slosson.
News marks peace overtures from Boers on the 25th anniversary of the South Africa war as events unfold in Boston for the Association of American Medical Colleges convention, Rome pilgrims depart San Francisco for the Holy Year, and the American Bowling Congress silver jubilee tournament opens in Buffalo.
A fresh trend in the auto trade sees dealers exchanging newly arrived cars for older stock as part of a shifting market. The development signals adjustments in inventory and pricing strategies amid evolving consumer demand.
A minstrel show entertained a large Elyria audience while two murder cases unsettled Oberlin residents. A large storehouse on East Broad Street owned by Albert Ely was burned in an arson attack seen as the ninth strike against his property.
The United States Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson a World War figure who retires at 64 after 44 years of service. He earned both army and navy Distinguished Service Medals and led fleets in France and Atlantic patrols before concluding as Annapolis superintendent.
The St. Peter's Evangelical Brotherhood met after the Lenten service with nearly 60 attendees. Walter Schultz was officially declared the newly appointed secretary. William Lucas of Columbus, president of the State Federation of Evangelical Brotherhood, visited and assisted planning the federation meeting in May. The gathering served as a get acquainted event. The Brotherhood will attend the church service as a group on Sunday evening March 22.
Amherst reports a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs Frank Laph at Mrs F H Steele’s home on Church street. Other items note a radio inauguration program for President Coolidge, schoolhouse equipment by Belden Bros, and Rev F A Eastman aiding at Congregational church. Funeral rites for Mrs Cristena Gessner were held in Brownhelm with pallbearers listed. Wm Ehrman celebrated a birthday with family and guests Ella Whyte, James, and Wm Ehrman. The C C Jolly group met at Arthur Engie’s home for music games and needlework. Ladies society at Congregational church hosted a large turnout with refreshments. The Knights of Fythees golden anniversary mentioned.
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