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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1924
Page
16
New York stocks showed an improved tone with the market steady overall and several issues rising. Industrial shares slipped, with firms like Baldwin and American Can among those posting losses, while oils and railers showed modest strength amid a cautious session.
State officers meet at the Ohio penitentiary to plan for 22 institutions with 17 out of Columbus and six in the city. Cleveland investigates graft charges linked to a Parma official and warrants for four agents. Ott family funeral planned after gas explosion injures three others. Cleveland workers demand higher wages and a shorter eight hour day with overtime pay. Franklin county judges grant a postponement appeal for a Columbus vice president of a defunct Ohio company. Income from prison goods at the Ohio penitentiary rises by 130 075 over last year for seven months ending January.
Souaéron Commander A Stuart MacLaren of the British Naval Air Force departs from Lyons toward Rome on a round the world attempt. In Columbus a legal report questions the practicality of liquor trial reforms and notes a streetcar stop honoring the late James Howland, longtime employee of Columbus Railway Power and Light.
Former New York Governor Whitman secretary William A. Orr may be recalled by the Daugherty investigating committee for further grilling. Dispatches say Orr asserted he owned 20 percent rights to motion pictures of the Dempsey Carpentier fight, produced in several states despite laws prohibiting their transportation.
Third party exponents report rising sentiment across multiple states for Robert M. La Follette Wisconsin senator and longtime reform advocate. He is said ready to run on a third party ticket if Calvin Coolidge is renominated. Recent North Dakota elections show unexpected backing for La Follette over Hiram Johnson.
Kenyon College announces a multi day centennial celebration from June 14 to 17 in Gambier Ohio. The event honors the college founding with music pescante and festivities for graduates students and visitors. Distinguished guests include Bishop Chase and pro chancellor Lord Kenyon among others.
The record shows several land transfers in Elyria and Columbus township with sums ranging from 560 to 31,000. Names include Emily Wikette Otto B. Chapman F M Taleshot Wm T Tracy Margaret Tones Rupert Fox and Fuller Nelson. London reports George the second dethroned king of verse is traveling to England per the Daily Express.
Mayor Hinkson announced a guilty verdict against Ralph Murdach for a coal shortage in a yard sale. He was fined five dollars plus costs.
Cleveland market notes report receipts and prices for cattle sheep and hogs with top bids. Listings show livestock movements at Cleveland and Chicago exchanges, including bond and commodity quotes and brief movement indicators.
Eaton March 7 regular Grangers meeting planned with Grafton Grange program. The community reports weddings, anniversaries, moves in Lorain and Elyria areas, church events, and upcoming Acme Grange on April 1 with planned activities and talks.
The column records numerous Sunday visits and midweek calls among residents of Durkeville Litchfield Grafton La Porte Lorain Spencer and nearby areas. Names include Barth Handyside Eddy Wilson Box Baker Alexander Langdon Cheney and Crawford with multiple families hosting and visiting through the weekend and midweek.
A town hall gathering in Columbia on March 27 discussed tubercular testing for local cattle. County Agent Howard Rogera and N H Perkins led talks to explain conditions in surrounding townships and counties. A four helper canvassing captain will oversee the Northwestern, Southwest, and Southeast sections with assigned representatives Charles Halex, Arthur Crocker, and Merritt Squire.
Birmingham M E church held a special preaching service with music under Pastor Shirl B. Bartlette. The article notes community visitors, parishioners, and a church basement social with warm maple syrup biscuits and coffee, raising $25.00. It mentions numerous local residents and nearby towns and a funeral in Elyria.
Aunt Emmy urges Molly that women should learn about money and investments. Banks aid women to understand risks, seek advice, and avoid ill advised schemes. With prudent planning at six percent, money can double in twelve years, preventing widow and orphan hardships.
Charley Mapes spent Tuesday with his sister at Lorain. Mrs. P. C. Robertson visited her children at Elyria, Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Behrens were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Bentley. Rev. Shirl B. Bartlette called on Rev. K. W. Palow, Saturday. There are several iw casts of whooping cough in this section. Mrs. D. A. Bonnette entertained the Epworth League of the Birmingham Reformed church at the Parish House on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reighley and children and Miss Alice Reighley of Berlin Heights, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Andrews and children of this place, were the Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Coultrip. Tony Wagoner has purchased the Waldecker property next to R. H. Ewell's. Mrs. D. A. Bonnette and son Waler, and Erlsin Heinzerling attended a play at Elyria, Monday. The first shut-out game in the annals of baseball took place at Dexter Park, Chicago, July 23, 1870. The Memphis Hunt and Polo Club has been organized to foster polo and kindred sports in the Tennessee city.
Al Reich, aged 35, travels to Buenos Aires to fight the formidable Luis Firpo, positioning him among the elder statesmen of the heavyweight division still active in boxing.
An ad from Crooks & Slater invites calls to 41251 or 41542 about drive cinders. The brief notice emphasizes contact numbers for service or inquiry.
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