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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1924

Page

8

Government Sues Bentley and Sons for Camp Sherman Waste

The United States files an amended brief in Columbus federal court charging Bentley and Sons of Toledo with loafing and improper staffing during Camp Sherman construction at Chillicothe Ohio. The government says waste cost 2.1 million dollars, part of a total 3.17 million dollar claim against the contractor.

Washington Camp Sherman Chillicothe Columbus The Bentley and Sons Company Toledo Department of Justice

Lorain News Probes Freight Rates Between Elyria and Lorain

Chamber of Commerce president Maver Hageman is named a National Councilman. Lorain Elyria freight rates are challenged as excessive with claims shipments to Cleveland cheaper than to Elyria. Vermilion to Elyria cost equals Lorain to Elyria. A weekly ten page shopping paper is planned for merchants.

Lorain Elyria

Lorain Liquor Dump Aims To Benefit River Fish

Safety director Colbert plans a dumping party Monday to release about $10,000 in liquor into the river, with barrels once owned by John Krajovak. The liquor was ordered destroyed and appealed to the Supreme Court. the higher court upheld the inner court decision sustaining destruction.

Lorain Colbert John Krajovak Supreme Court Igaor

Lions Win Narrowly in Final Clash at Lorain

March 24 reports describe a rough fast contest where the Lions defeated Akron 29 to 25 in a tense last line. General Tre f:e led the play as Lorain closed out the game with a late push.

Lorain Plotine Akron

Prominent American diplomat and envoy to Europe

Fragmented OCR notes describe a notable American diplomat, with careers as secretary of legation in Tangier and London, later ambassadorial posts in Italy and other courts, including service under Presidents Cleveland and Taft era. Details are garbled but indicate high-level foreign service roles and transfers.

Searies Jong Amerean Dognara Natie Baltimore America Franca Iema Temainne London Clare Ut Srs Tetareed Lonnon Italy Amer

Unclear OCR fragment from local page

Fragmentary text from a historical page appears damaged with mixed words and numbers, no coherent event, names, or places clearly readable to form a factual summary.

Foresters of Two Nations to Celebrate Golden Jubilee

The Independent Order of Foresters, with 165000 members in Canada and the United States, plans a June 17 golden anniversary in 3000 courts. Founded in 1874 in Newark, N J, the society reports 82 million in internal benefits paid, 410 billion in reserves, and 150 million in life insurance. Philanthropy includes Rainbow Sanatorium, Lopez Canyon Sanatorium, and an Oakville Ontario orphanage housing 100 orphans annually. The late McKinley was an honorary member. Sir Wilfrid Laurier was a long-time member.

Toronto Onti Independent Order of Foresters Canada United States Wil W. H. Hunter Newark N. J Mr. Hunter Socety Rainbow Sanitorium Adirondacks Lopez Canyon Sanitorium Los Angeles Oakville Ont McKinley Hunter Wilfrid Laurer Ife Samuel Gomy

Markets and Commodities Roundup from Cleveland and Chicago

A fragmented market brief blends Cleveland produce listings with Chicago grain and livestock data. It notes butter and cheese prices, assorted produce items, and a range of livestock bids, alongside opening Liberty Bond figures for New York.

Wet D. Marca Cleveland York State Ted Unis

Market opens with irregularities and dull volume in stocks

New York trading opened irregularly with small volume as U S Steel rose to 51 1 4, Crucible slipped to 56, Studebaker fell 2 8, and many rails and oils moved modestly. Closing prices showed mixed gains and losses with general dullness and select shifts across IBM, General Electric, and Bethlehem Steel among others.

New York United States Eel Bethterem Steel Crucible Bald- Wu Ludebaker Wwlys-Overland Olly Pacific Houston Pan American Republic Steel Gulf States S. Steel Canadian Pacific Wile Erle Rose Great Northern Gen Studeneser Aux Ssccseus Aids Chalmers Discesa American Agriculture American Car & Foundry American Cotton Shimerican Amelhune American Steel Foundry American Sugar Refining American Tel American Woolen American Zinc Cuba Erie General Electric Northern Pr Northern Ore Inspiration Copper Int Mickel Atchison Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Ohio Bathlehem Steel California Petroleums Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago & North Western Chicago Mal & St Paul Chile Colorado Fuel Crucible Steel Kennecott Lackawanna Steel Miami Copper National Enamel & Stamp Nath Enamel & Stamp N.Y Air Brake Central M. FL N.ho& Hartford Norfolk & Westin Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Pitts Coal Pressed Steel Car Ray Consolidated Reading Republic Iron & Steel Southern Pacific Southern Railway Studebaker Westinghouse Whites Motors Eee Walys-Overand Bicelo Nc Livescsey

Freedom of the knees sparks girl athlete fashion dispute

The piece notes female athletes debating freedom of dress on campus while University of Michigan hosts poet Robert Bridges on a yearlong fellowship. It references modern uniforms, authorities, and a chorus of cultural observations across literature and society.

Ovl Rmery University of Mechigen Robert Bridges Bridges

Pledee Gher 8708 4 Vote of thinks at once tan

A damaged OCR fragment describes a meeting where Thacherran was authorized to appoint a committee, name David Hyman as chairman, and draft rules and regulations. The text is garbled with stray letters and unclear context, hindering a clear summary.

Thacherran Dav G Hyman Cnaimac Cates Torritas Eye

Robart Named Postmaster at Wellington

The name of QO. C. Robart was sent to the U S Senate for confirmation as postmaster of Wellington. Friends believe he will be an efficient postmaster due to his qualities. The town also changes time to Eastern Standard on Sunday at 2 o clock, with trains maintaining current schedules. A music memory contest features Floyd Irish, Helen Watts, Ade laide Cole from Lorain county, in Columbus with Jeanne Williams and Mrs Watts. Manilla Stoddard and Philp H. Twigg of Akron married at Brooklyn Memorial Cleveland, then to Washington for a short trip before settling in Akron. The Wellington Sportsmans club plans a membership drive and shows Hunting Big Game in Africa at Lo-Net, with matinee 2 and evening shows 7 and 9.

Wellington QO. C. Robart U. S Senate Coolridge Fess Willis Robart Big Four Floyd Irish Helen Watts Adelaide Cole Lorain Jeanne Williams Watts Columbus Manilla Stoddard Manila Stoddard Philp H. Twigg Akron Brooklyn Memorial Church Cleveland Washington Sportsmans’ Club Africa

Oratorical Contest Wins at Amherst High School

Zelma Muth won first honors in the Amherst High School oratorical contest held in the auditorium last night. Madeline Davie placed second. J H Frederick was first in orations with Joe Solak second. The program featured solos, readings, and various student speeches under judges Supt. Powers, Supt. Kerr, and B L Fierce.

Amherst Zelma Muth Madeline Davie J H. Frederick Joe Solak Oval Charlotte Standen Zelina Muthroe Bhied Man Miuldred Zimmerman Tom Sawyer Huck Finn Matilda Doris Schofield Marcella Kelch Wilson League of Nations Felix Wallace Alice Kendeigh J. H. Frederick Helen Orcutt Edith Moebius F. R. Powers Supt Kerr Wellington B. L. Fierce Erie County

Merle Jenne Dies After Illness at 18

Amherst reports the death of Merle Jenne age 18 at home on Cleveland Ave after several weeks of illness. He was a sophomore at the High School and active in school activities, affiliated with the Methodist church. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. A K Jenne, brother Bert, sister Mrs RR H Hearn, and grandmother Mrs Judson Beal. Funeral at 2 PM Monday at home with Rev. Eastman and Rev. Hunter officiating. Burial Elmwood Cemetery.

Amherst Merle Jenne Cleveland Ave Methodist Church A. K.tenne Bert Jenne RR. H. Hearn Judson Beal Omstead Mich F. E. Eastman A. A. Hunter Berea Elmwood Cemetery

Freshmen Seconds Triumph Over Razzberries

The Amherst high school Freshmen second basketball team defeated the Razzberries 25 to 20 at the Congregational Gym last evening. The game was tightly played with the Freshies holding a 6 point lead before the opponents scored.

Amherst Razzberries Congregational Rym Freshies

Freshmen Rally To Beat Razzberries In Tight Game

The Freshmen edged the Razzberries 25 to 20 after a close start. Early leads shifted as the game progressed with both sides trading scores and the Freshmen pulling ahead in the final minutes. Lineup included Jaeger, Ryar, Lahif, Hutton, Wesbecher, Gormly, Miller, Becker, Strohmer, Sharp.

Razzberries Freshies Freshies Rassberrie C. Jaeger J. Ryar J. Lahif Hutton J Wesbecher Gormly M Miller Beckersr Strohmer R. Sharp

George Carter Jr celebrates eighth birthday in Amherst

George Carter Jr hosted a party at his Amherst home for his eighth birthday with 12 guests including Edward Logan June Logan Floren Davis Jane Scott Rosemary Lauer Margaret Henry Ernest Colshaw Roy Schaeffer Ben Schaeffer William Andrews and William Scott. Games and a decorated luncheon followed a cake centerpiece with Easter candy favors and gifts for the honoree.

Amherst George ‘Carter Jr Edward June Logan Floren Davis Jane Scott Rosemary Lauer Margaret Ann Kate Henry Ernest Colshaw Roy Ben Schaeffer Wiliam Andrews Wm. Scott George

Eastern Star Social Hosts Mason Families at Masonic Hall

The Amherst Eastern Star group entertained the Masons and their wives at the Masonic Hall with a social hour and short program. Light refreshments were served.

Eastern Star Amherst Eastern Stars Masonic Hall

Local Birth and Society Notes From Amherst Area

AMHERST March 29 reports a baby born to Mr and Mrs Emery Redman at the local hospital. Mrs E C Miller of Elyria visited. Mrs Cassidy departed for Cleveland. James Miller of Spring Street is ill with scarlet fever. Mr and Mrs H A Bauer and baby were discharged from the hospital. A School Board meeting was held. Miss Zelina Short left for Cleveland due to sister Ellen Short’s illness. Mrs Ray Blakesly of Lakewood visited with her mother. Ruth Seymore of Rentstown visits Miss Marion Steele. Mr and Mrs Henry Woetchko visited relatives in Elyria Thursday evening.

Amherst Emery Redman E. C. Miller Elyria John Koepp Cassidy Cleveland James Miller Spring Street Imi H. A. Bauer Zelina Short Ellen Short Ray Blakesly Lakewood Ruth Seymore Rentstown Marion Steele Mia Henry Woetchkoefsky Ely- Tia

State Industrial Commission Denies Death-Claim Awards

In Columbus on March 29 the State Industrial Commission disallowed compensation claims for the widows of Dr. E. Conrad and Earl Ritchey of Salem. The ruling follows Attorney General Crabbe's decision that card deputies serving as duty law enforcement officials were not legally employed.

Columbus Crabbe State Industrial Commission Dr. E. Conrad Earl Ritchey Salem

Hoover urges definite railway policy for national growth

In a recent interview Herbert Hoover argues for a long view on national policy, urging federal involvement in rail, water transport, power, flood control, and reclamation. He warns that private finance cannot fund key projects and calls for consolidating railways into larger systems to ensure growth and lower costs.

Herbert Hoover National Treasury

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