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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
2
A forthcoming encyclical is reported to address religious liberty and support for those defending worship rights. It is said to focus on the Mexican situation and to commend the Knights of Columbus for their work, ending with prayers for justice.
Henry Ford announced an intrastigation into serial bootlegging at his Dearborn airport after state police seized a plane at the hangars filled with 14 cases of whiskey. Ford arrived during the raid and said his men had suspected bootleggers were using the airport while refueling and storing their planes.
A report describes a night flight and dawn tow to Camsda to retrieve loads. Authorities vow to stamp out the activity with possible suspicions on employees. Ford directs night attendants to aid state police in apprehending the machine owner.
Oxford students advocate bold fall and winter male fashions featuring wide trousers, satin and felt pajamas inspired by Japanese kimono cuts, and bright color palettes including sapphire, peacock, jade, and rose. The piece notes green outfits and a streetwear influence amid broader fashion trends and a water shortage theme in Athens, with England urging river conservation.
The state council approved a concession for a regular district line from Serilbe Ayres to the North Shore area. The company must establish service within three years and run three distinct routes at a cost of 29 million. The grant includes 40 ton passenger capacity per trip and a Spanish government advance of 9 million pesetas.
In New York a leading Republican leader Samuel Koenig says Wadsworth’s defeat ends any hope for Congress action to modify the Volstead law. He predicts dry voters will rely on the Democratic party for enforcement while the Democratic South and many states stay solidly dry. He warns the wets may win little at the 1928 convention but a dry wing could shape the party’s direction.
Two motorists were fatally struck by a train near Wilmette on a May day, including Walter J. Hill of Northbrook. The crash resulted in instant deaths as the vehicle occupants were unable to avoid the oncoming train.
A report notes Adolfo Diaz’s election amid U S pressure in Managua and compares Nicaragua’s political course to earlier Panama Canal era policy. It mentions army surveys of a potential Atlantic Pacific canal route and references past U S actions under Wilson.
Funeral services for Frank Rugg were conducted at the tupecal church parlor at 2 oclock with a hymn by Mrs Aldrich and a brief service at the Spencer officiating. Burial followed in Huntington. Community notices include Friendship Guild plans at the Recard home and L L Girls meeting, with officer elections. A F C E chapter held a regular meeting and turkey party arrangements were announced for November 23. The benefit event for "Lovely Mary" drew a large crowd at the Woman's Association venue.
The Congregational church activities drew good attendance Thursday afternoon and evening at the Lo-Net with a favorable sum noted. In the Ohio division Charles E. Fox spoke at the Grange hall about citizenship and duties, while Grange ladies offered a chicken dinner. In Rahway four inmates escaped Radner Reformatory after bars were sawed and a reformer’s car was used to aid the getaway.
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