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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
3
The Chronicle Telegram notes arrests of gambling defendants and backs strict enforcement. The mayor vows full penalties for offenders and urges readers to consider the impact on families, urging law and public vigilance to drive gambling and bootlegging from the city.
The piece roasts Democrats and praises some support for Taft and Johnson on League of Nations issues. It notes Harding’s efforts to reconcile positions while opposing or reshaping the draft. It questions voters who back the League and Article 10, and contrasts Wilson Cox stances with self-determination themes amid political debate. The column also hints at fall weather notices and a proposed gas franchise hike with urgency steps.
A nostalgic column critiques statues and their attire, laments neglected tailoring and dated outfits on heroic figures, and muses on public memory and fashion. It blends humor about derby hats, coat buttons, and the idea that even heroes need better clothes and care in their presentation.
City council discusses street clock permit for East Broad Street before the office. A 14 inch culvert enlargement at West Shore Rubber Co to improve drainage is proposed. A heavy rain risk prompts action. A petition with 700 names seeks a plumbing inspector. Council plans to investigate further after January 1.
Superintendent Shelton reports 26 more pupils in city schools than last year with 744 in high period and 3 679 in grade schools. All rooms are full, prompting urgent need to expand capacity. Two weeks remain until bids open for Ely street school. board aims to finish by September to ease overcrowding.
North Ridgeville listings note visits and moves among residents from North Olmstead Elyria Cleveland and Lakewood. Upcoming events include a pie social at the church on Oct 6 and a Sorskine club meeting on Oct 3 with a plenic supper planned. The Sunday school changes meeting time to 10 14 and Benevolent Society dinner on Oct 13.
Dr Robert Hercod of Switzerland, a delegate to the fifteenth International Congress Against Alcoholism in Washington, D C, predicts that the whole world will be dry in fifty years. He says people are better off in a prohibition society and prefers this reality to the current era of alcohol.
The city council heard requests for street lights across the city. residents on the east side asked for a light at Cleveland and Logan, Prospect street residents sought a light, and Councilman Stark called for one at Twelfth Street and West Avenue. All petitions were referred to the lighting committee. Erie street residents also spoke.
Citizens questioned officials about a long ordered street light not installed. The communication said the street remained dark and misconstruction occurred there, urging immediate corrective action.
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