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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
11
Ford says he will close his shops on September 16 due to fuel shortages and profiteering. He blames big coal owners and unions for the crisis and urges government action if his evidence supports the charges. He also accuses railroad interests of refusing settlements to push property values onto the government.
A reader questions using initiative and referendum to repeal the 18th Amendment and compares it to potentially defining slavery in ways to exclude Black people from protections of the 13th Amendment. The piece argues officials rely on common sense and that courts should not be needed to guard against biased, unconstitutional ballot propositions.
Sweden faced a plebiscite on a prohibition amendment with Stockholm voting heavily wet while the countryside favored dry. The proposal would allow two eight tenths percent alcohol, preserving some access even if prohibition passed, and critics warn the government may still override the vote.
Fragmentary column argues about women's rights and love in a conflict over a man. It mentions fists and a prize of five hundred pecs, noting women fighting for a man and questioning which rights women actually possess.
A collage of 1918 era items in Ohio and national history. Mentions martial law in Cincinnati, reunions with President Hayes and Gen Garfield, labor parades, and notable births and anniversaries. Includes references to Union veterans, university convocation in Chicago, and wartime events with dated celebrity notes.
Today Bishop Ferdinand Brossart of Covington Ky celebrates his golden jubilee in the priesthood. Eminent architects from many countries gather in Brussels for an international congress. The Radio Digest debuts in New York City today. Ontario enforces the Adolescent School Act making part time schooling compulsory for all children up to 18.
A quirky late night scene describes a magician taking long to borrow and plage a hat, with the crowd ready for more after a near midnight session. The excerpt hints at a confrontation looming over the misadventure.
Quirky items and local goss from KOMICAL TELEGRAMS. Readers see lovers and letters, a Rotary Club gathering, election talk, souvenirs from Governor Davis, vacations, and small-town mischief with references to local venues and several named residents.
Fragmentary lines hint Wes married secretly and may pursue a public divorce. The speaker muses on ongoing secrecy and potential delays, with both partners keeping others in suspense.
The Lorain County Agricultural Society erected a new office at the fair grounds entrance. The Fifth Regiment Band gave a lawn fete at Ely Wood that drew a large crowd. The Screw and Tap Co shipped 9 113 pounds of acrewa, a record daily amount. An Elyria grocer received forty seven chests of tea from China via the Suez Canal. Further shipments were delayed due to the Egyptian war. A frame barn behind the Beebe house burned after a cler k found a leak and used a lighted match. Fire department contained the blaze. Seigfried Sudro and Minnie C Smith wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev W Locher. Printers sent thanks for wedding cake supplied.
In Oberlin on August 27, Mrs Peter A Schmitz received a warm celebration from seven friends and relatives marking her 61st birthday anniversary. The day brought memories and cheer as familiar faces gathered to share in the occasion.
A festive dinner and supper followed by wishes for many happy returns marked a gathering for Mrs. P. A. Schmitz. She received beautiful gifts from numerous friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs J Diedritch, Mia Peter Nufer, Anthony Linden and three Schmitz sons among others. Guests included families from Elyria Lorain North Rusala and East Rusala as well as Mrs Mary Martin and Mr Justin and Miss Anna Martin.
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