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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1850
Page
3
Grievances erupt over canal administration with calls for removals and reform. A discussion of mismanagement and a contested appointment reflects local politics and public works, while reports note the arrival of the Great Indian Diamond in England and a sea cow sighting in St Lucia Sound with vivid, period descriptions.
The coroner's jury verdict concerns a man who died after a medical mishap involving calomel and corrosive sublimate. A pharmacist misread labels leading to the fatal outcome, while regional papers discuss political loyalties surrounding General Taylor and Millard Fillmore in the wake of the death.
Colonial era debate unfolds as the Secretary of State and Chronicle clash over the slavery question citing the 1817 stance of Olio's leader. The report also notes two cholera cases in the city, then details the Lake Levington collision with the steamer Lexington, its towing, the wreck, and no loss of life.
A railroad bridge of iron about 60 feet gave way on the Erie Tul Ron line. Fifteen freight cars plunged, scattering cattle and sheep. 113 head of cattle, 430 sheep, and 800 swine reportedly lost. 29 cattle and 100 sheep saved. L. Clapp of Painesville Ohio, owner of most cattle, and brakeman AL Randall perished. A vivid scene followed as victims were found buried under wreckage. one ox remained alive, enabling directions for rescue before it too died.
The issue recalls a bridge collapse causing multiple deaths and injuries amid a chaotic scene, with survivors leaping clear as others were crushed. A concurrent fire destroys buildings in Mone, with extensive damage and hundreds of dollars in losses reported, while local politics and health notes fill the rest of the lengthy daily briefing.
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