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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
5
A Washington dispatch calls for strict enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act while noting talk of repeal. Wisconsin legislators pass two resolutions urging a constitutional convention and a statewide referendum on beer. The writer doubts enforcement will endure without a leader with deep conviction.
The General Assembly debates its moderator choice amid a split between fundamentalists and modernists. Supporters argue the election reflects conviction rather than personal aims while hoping for unity to maintain the denomination's influential mission work.
A wild rumor claimed Findlar and nearby towns were wiped off the map by a tornado but was later found untrue. An electrical storm caused some damage to telephone wires with little other harm. The piece notes many storms in Ohio especially Northern Ohio and the public’s fear.
A reader argues that Mussolini's ban on secret societies, aimed at the Masonic Lodge of Italy, unintentionally honors the Masons by throttling liberty of press and speech in Italy. The note challenges the regime's grip on freedom.
The speaker resists wealth and study chasing idle dreams and longs to follow inner nature. She rejects heroic routes and long past figures preferring the call of solitary mountains and wild winds. The verse asserts the earth can awaken a single human heart to feelings that rival heaven and hell.
A dated digest lists notable events and births from 1755 to 1923, noting figures like Tench Coxe and Victor Hugo, plus 1856 murders by a Vigilance Committee in San Francisco and 1863 gold discovery near Virginia City, Montana. It also mentions current conventions and a Hoover conference on fish conservation.
Centenary of James Dugan birth noted as early Chicago Catholic bishop. Vic tor Hugo dies 40 years ago, a leading French poet novelist and philosopher. Rt Rev Michael J Hoban marks 45th anniversary of his ordination in Scranton as the Baldwin government enters its second year. More than 4 thousand steelworkers are mentioned in ongoing industry coverage.
Forty five years ago Martin Denman killed thirty dogs with poisoned meat after a sheep tragedy at the Massey farm. Seventeen year old locals arrived causing unrest. Rev J T Schaffeld arrived in town to lead St Mary's parish after Father Moran's death. City Council planned a new fountain in the park. A terrific cyclone Vis-
The passage remarks on the Pinchot brothers noting how having the name Giff would have altered their recall, implying their reputations hinge on that distinguishing middle name. It hints at public perception and history rather than a concrete event.
The west part of the county was devastated by severe winds and a storm. At Wakeman in Huron county many farm buildings were blown down leaving significant property damage.
Retirement of Associate Justice Oliver W. Holmes of Massachusetts is discussed as a probability. He is 84, Harvard graduate, Civil War veteran, and has served on the Supreme Court since 1902. Rumors name possible successors, with Democratic contenders suggested but succession at the president's discretion.
Joe Edbauer teaches county jail prisoners golf with dandelions. The cross-country column also notes wealth ascents of Benjamin Winter and the Vanderbilt and Astor houses. It praises Detroit Y.M.C.A. fundraising and Henry Ford's gift, then quotes Birmingham England judge on juvenile reform.
May 22 report notes Mr and Mrs Lyde Rumbaugh and family of Cleveland spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Jon Fiest. Nelson Gross and Ralph Bishop spent Saturday in Cleveland.
Wedding bells rang Wednesday morning at St Martin church as Leo Weai gel and Florence Schaffer were united in marriage. May their married life be a happy one. ERHART S H.
A newsboy announces he will begin his paper route at eight o'clock to collect weekly payments, requesting customers have 12 cents ready for him when he arrives tomorrow before noon.
Percy Parrott a Toledo attorney and Ku Klux Klan candidate for county prosecutor was found guilty by a common pleas court jury of assaulting a sixteen year old girl. A prior jury had disagreed on his guilt.
Columbus May 22 A report in the Lantern outlines charges against the student military training department as leading to agitation among university students. The dispatch notes ongoing discontent and calls for review of disciplinary practices.
Miss Josephine W. Ken ny, a New York school teacher, rent of a four story dwelling included a lease provision requiring the tenant to display the American flag on the premises on all legal holidays.
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