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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1928
Page
9
The Chronicle Telegram reports steady progress in Elyria with rising school enrollment and looming housing needs. Auto registrations rise from 5999 to 6525, county gains 1572, new church plans emerge, multiple homes rise, and Olio Public Service builds for future demand. The trend reflects confident growth across the city.
Senator Simeon D. Fess addressed about 35 000 at the Fair in Dunkirk New York arguing the Republican Party upholds a sober nation constitutional respect and laws against nullification while accusing Governor Alfred E. Smith of opposing the reform and urging a mobilization of moral, industrial and political forces before the election.
In Denver yesterday died Robert H Ingersoll a man who built fortune from a simple idea a stellar watch for the masses. He invested in various ventures but found wealth in manufacturing inexpensive timepieces. The last quarter century saw fortunes rise by selling popular priced articles, with his store appealing to millions.
The speech argues women’s political power can determine national elections and influence government policy. It claims 26,000,000 women hold supreme sway over welfare minds and nationally chosen leaders. The piece links progress with prosperity and urges active female engagement.
A reader recounts dieting attempts prompted by Peters book. She describes weight loss of 20 pounds after adjusting intake and exercise, noting improved wellbeing, reduced appetite, and avoidance of unnecessary dieting tools.
W C Durant argues in a Mass Dec 4 piece that law enforcement is a major national problem. He cites widespread lawlessness among elites and urges citizen initiative to uphold the eighteenth amendment and restore respect for law. The piece reflects Durant’s views as head of Durant Motors and related concerns.
A reader defends the council after a Tuesday session, noting resentment over editorials about Sarbase collections. The letter asserts citizens and open meetings are welcome, calls for respectful discussion, and rejects hostile lobbyist interference.
The finance committee notes a tentative budget from the prior year and approves the garbage appropriation at the requested amount. The service director and auditor review each department, with running expenses carefully evaluated and confidence expressed in the service department to address complaints and emergencies as needed.
Palmer Castle, a famed Chicago social hub from the 1890s, faces demolition as the era of lavish galas fades. Mrs Palmer, a key society figure who hosted New Year’s Eve events and directed society at the World’s Fair, died in 1918, leaving memories of exclusive homes in London Paris and Chicago.
The Palmer household in Chicago hosted royalty and presidents including the Prince of Wales, Grant, Garfield, and McKinley, with the infant Spanish royal at their home. Potter Palmer’s fortune rose to eight million plus, passing to Potter Jr, Honore, and eventually Vincent Bendix who plans a hotel. The old home remains a social stronghold, famed for tapestries, armor, and busts, until Bertha’s debut.
Social column notes London society facing hate incidents. A group of hostesses, calling for accountability, plan to publish a Black Life of principal offenders. Mentions Benjamin Banneker as historical clockmaker in America.
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