This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
5
Governor vetoes the Bible Bill amid accusations of political trading tied to Public Utilities Commission appointments. The piece criticizes lawmakers who voted for the bill to gain support for favored appointees and calls the move a betrayal of constituents and religious principles.
The piece notes alleged authentic rumors from Great Britain about a potential income tax reduction. It cites Winston Churchill as the new chancellor making a bold move to boost industry and popularity, arguing tax cuts are a sure path to success.
Government agents seized wines and liquors valued at a quarter of a million dollars and towed the boat into New York Harbor. The vessel itself was valued at $75,000. The article implies such captures would deter the trade and reduce the lure of the occupation.
Yesterday and today marked in anniversaries with England Russia treaties Dryden Wellington Chatham Artillery Insess Gorman Greece Loyalty Day and other historic milestones. Birthdays include Duke of Connaught Cooney Scott Lewis Allan Marlin Mary Simpson and Betty Washington Lewis home dedication Heamore. Conventions opening lists Cloth Hat Mullinery Workers Union Bishops College of Bishops Manufacturers Association.
National Child Health Day spans the United States while Arbor Day is celebrated in Vermont Michigan Wisconsin Wyoming and Washington. George Inness is remembered on his centenary as a major American landscape painter. Colonel W B Greeley completes five years as Chief Forester. San Francisco marked its 75th incorporation anniversary with John W Geary as first mayor. The Duke of Connaught celebrates a 75th birthday anniversary. General Standardization Conference opens in Washington DC. Founders Day at Vassar College observed today.
A column notes 55 years ago Younger Ghenera wore plug hats. W. Baldwin and son Charles left Elyria for Europe. A circus and menagerie toured, a baby elephant bed was shown, and a carcass went to a Cleveland museum. A fence protest at the park urged removal or replacement. Grand Army members planned Memorial Day observances and Dr L D Griswold of Elyria was named superintendent of the Soldiers and Saviors Orphan Home at Kenya.
A witty line urges immediate action over waiting to hear Geraldine Farrar sing How Dry I Am. The quip contrasts caution with chorus timing and old music hall reference.
A historical profile notes 1847 birth at Posen East Prussia of Paul von Hindenburg. It traces his early cadet start in 1859, wars of 1866 and 1870, rise to general, breach with Wilhelm II, 1914 command of the 8th army, victories at Tannenberg, and his 1915 Warsaw offensive and ultimate roles with Ludendorff shaping German military policy.
A mixture of editorials and notices discusses self expression, discipline, and morality, citing Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick on modern freedom and lawfulness, along with historical notes on Hindenburg and the Hindenburg Line, figures like Annie Kenney, and Bulgarian physical traits.
A boy is scolded for asking a lady her age and the tale links this to the drive behind scientific progress. The piece argues curiosity fuels advancement, citing Columbus Newton Franklin and Faraday as examples.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.