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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
15
A May 9 1924 column condemns Columbia University leaders who oppose the Eighteenth Amendment arguing that legal liquor sales would erode prohibition. It warns enforcement would collapse if laws against robbery murder adultery and other crimes share the repeal mindset, urging firm adherence to prohibition and urging educators to uphold the law.
In Springfield Massachusetts delegates face questions on peaceful movements recreation divorce and prohibition and urge rights for women within church governance. Women have long staffed missionary societies Ladies Aid and congregational work but remain largely excluded from official leadership roles in the church.
The church appeals to side organizations to give their best support and attention, stressing the need to keep leaders from joining other groups. It emphasizes its goal of spreading Christ’s teachings and urges leaders not to seek opportunities elsewhere.
A compact retrospective lists events and birthdays tied to Ohio dates. Notable items include 1813 diplomatic moves, 1849 Garibaldi's Italian campaign, 1860 Baltimore convention, 1870 death of Lawrence Brainerd, and late 19th century royal and political notes. Also notes today’s notable birthdays of Zita Barrie Gilmore Weston and others with origins and ages given.
The 125th anniversary of Washington's role as capital is marked as the capital began moving the seat of government in 1793. Delegates and events tied to national affairs are noted in ongoing political and international developments including party conventions and global meetings.
The 23d Empire notes the Scottish Home Rule bill will be debated in the House of Commons today, marking its second reading and potential steps toward consideration.
Grove Patterson questions whether modern society is kinder at heart or merely softer in method. He contrasts brutal pasts with today and ponders ancestry, purpose, and responsibility while noting a New York study on a scarlet fever serum and a looming congressional tax fight nearing final stages.
A fragment quotes E Martin about restraint and a humorous view of gendered stereotypes. It notes a wife meeting a stenographer and dismisses a thinly dressed woman as circus fodder.
The speaker argues taxation relief outweighs partisan credit and calls for real results. Nicholas Murray Butler says prohibition has failed so far but can succeed with honest, firm, patient leadership. Prohibition is an experimental path to betterment, requiring time.
A humorous sketch about the city commute at five thirty in the morning. The piece notes early risers applauded, cops eyeing quiet neighbors, trains late, and the oddities of town life as people hustle to work and back before dawn.
William B. Shearer former navy expert and inventor argues neglect of fuel reserves weakened national defense. He claims the Washington conference ratio five five three is ineffective in practice, citing oil shortages and base disputes as evidence America lags England and Japan in naval power.
A fragmentary Hardy poem expresses that the speaker seeks joy in Earth but feels distant from the fair beloved who offers no word. Moving scenes and unknown souls inspire raptures that seem to belong to others, not the speaker, who hopes a distant paradise might bless him someday.
The Republican county committee, meeting at Warren, selected A. G. Comings for representative and J A Jaycor for county commissioner, with C. G Washburn as county clerk and Lee Stroup as prosecutor. Rev J Craft of 51 Andrews Church received the initial call.
Among foreign students at Western College for Women in Oxford Ohio, Grace Chu, a niece of Hsuing Shi Liang who was premier of China during the first republic, is noted.
A compact, casual line notes a Saturday night scene at Lit tle Joe's in Hong Kong.
The City Council approved the mayor's 1925 budget totaling £39,196. Fay Stocking Co received knitting machines and prepared to begin stocking production. Elyria Baseball Club formed with James Seyward as manager and L. F. Kocle as captain. Fay Manufacturing, Garford, and Grown Saddle Co joined American Saddle Corp with $80,000,000 cash capital.
Edward Elgar, master of the King's music, famed for The Dream of Gerontius and Sea Pictures, was knighted in 1904 and received the Order of Merit in 1911. Born in Worcester on June 2 1857, he conducted The Apostles in Britain in 1907. Women in Milwaukee organize a pioneering military band in the United States.
An advertisement promotes Emerald Oil to shrink enlarged glands by daily application. The claim states the oil clears germs and secretions, heals quickly without scarring, and also reduces swollen veins and dissolves goitre. It urges readers to obtain a two ounce bottle and use as directed. CC. W. Phillips.
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