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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1928
Page
4
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon urged voters to elect Herbert Hoover, citing four tax cuts, reduced expenditures, and a lower public debt since 1921. He credited the current administration with prosperity and urged addressing inequality in certain localities, industries, and individuals.
Washington's Oldest Inhabitants group, dating to 1865, preserves city history from its Nine teenth Street home near the White House. Members debate age standards, recall Jefferson era ties, and maintain records of local genealogy, with annual meetings and funeral attendances forming part of its traditions.
Police chief E. J. Stankard warns during Halloween that vowdyism vandalism property destruction mischief tampering with vehicles trespassing and missile throwing will not be tolerated. Parents are responsible for minor children and violators will be prosecuted.
The piece traces Washington DC history through figures like John Tayloe, early presidents, and notable residents of Lafayette Square. It notes the Tayloe house, its occupants including senators and a vice president, and mentions the Oldest Inhabitants Association preserving urban relics such as the Lincoln statue at Court House plaza and its restoration history led by Theodore W. Noyes of the Washington Star.
Building permits dropped this week signaling the close of the 1928 building season mayor's clerk Grant Shrock noted. Despite a slow week, annual permits exceed last year with over three hundred home construction permits issued this year.
Death notices for Mrs Charles Gresh and Charles J Gitkon. Mrs Gresh aged 61 of 1746 St Clair Avenue Cleveland died Wednesday at home. Survived by husband four children and four grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 10 am Flynn and Froelk Funeral Home East Cleveland Cemetery.
An announcement states that Western Union and the Association of Western Union employees reached a wage agreement. Annual raises total about 2,100,090 dollars for workers earning under 3,000 dollars yearly. The hikes come in addition to individual increases.
Thew Shovel Campus production manager K. W. Johnson of Lorain addressed the Agenda Club at a Yo ML A meeting last night. The club announced a Stard Time Party for next Friday at the Y C A camp. City Trail closed at noon to observe Columbus Day holiday.
At the famed Lido Venice in a pre season display, strict dress regs for bathing beaches push almost every guest into pajamas or minimal attire. The scene features morning costumes shifting from pajama to evening gown and back, with daytime lunches served in a palatial dining room overlooking the sea.
Market listings from Cleveland and Toledo show mixed grain and livestock values. Potatoes, poultry and butter markets noted with regional price variations. hogs and cattle prices steady to higher. grain quotes include wheat corn oats rye and seed prices. sheep and lambs active with fat lambs strong.
Minneapolis grain and flour shipments listed at 39,879 barrels. Bran bids at 28.50 to 29.00. Wheat No 1 northern around 1.114 to 1.13 with December 1.13 and May 1.187 to 1.188. Corn No 3 yellow about 1.00 to 1.01. Oats No 3 white near 0.381 to 0.440. Flax No 1 around 2.211 to 2.272.
A letter indicating active interest in city cleanup was sent to unnamed writer who would need to supply definite evidence. Mrs Floyd Melivene was announced as a speaker at the meeting and Mayor J C Standen is believed to have received a similar letter.
A group of boys pelted a window at Mr. Seigel's front home at 115 Bath Street last night. The window shattered and Seigel tried to pursue the youths but could not catch them. He partially identified one assailant and reported the incident to police for investigation.
Funeral services for Fletcher Andrews will be conducted at Bethany Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Webster will officiate. Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery.
The remark notes that wearing anything other than pajamas or a bathing suit would be as out of place as an orange necktie at a St Patrick Day feast, highlighting an informal, humorous dress suggestion or cultural joke within the event context.
President Walter Dil Scott of Northwestern University presents data on mechanical power and its spread across the United States. He argues every citizen benefits as power use rises, from farming and manufacturing to transport, linking greater power to wealth, cheaper goods, and moral shifts in society.
Elizabeth Bergner, famed German actress, crushed a champagne glass during a scene and badly cut her right hand. A separate item notes a Bilow's Market demonstration of a car with a center rear door, La Touraine coffee sample day, and a Wednesday radio hour on WTA M from 7 to 8 pm.
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