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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1907

Page

2

Greene and Gaynor Has Been Resumed In New Orleans

In New Orleans on April 2 the long running case of Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gaynor, convicted of defrauding the government of over $500,000 in Savannah harbor improvements, was resumed in the United States Court of Appeals. Argument focused on indictment counts, extradition origins, and embezzlement jurisdiction, as well as the use of broker and trust company records. Also: talks of amending the Canada United States postal agreement on second class matter and a Missouri grand larceny verdict against Maj. Harvey W. Salmon, owner of Salmon & Salmon bank, for $1,000,000 in liabilities. Salmon was sentenced to three years in prison.

New Orleans Benjamin D. Greene John F. “Gaynor Savannah ‘Harbor United Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Savannah A. Lawrence Greene Gaynor Brown Wew York Speer Canada Lawrence New York City New York Washington Lemieux Meyer United States Bertof Warsaw Harvey W. Salmon Salmon & Salmon Bank Clinton

Lied Is Removed From Columbus Public Service Board

Columbus city council votes 12 to 1 to remove Fred Lied from the board of public service on charges of malfeasance misfeasance and nonfeasance in office. Lied faces indictment in a separate bribery case linked to a paying contract, but the removal rests on different charges.

Lied Columbus Fred Lied Board of Public Service

Trainmen End Demands Seek Nine Hour Day

Chicago April 2 employees in western railroads reduced demands to a nine hour workday and signified willingness to accept the wage increase if the managers grant the nine hour day. Omaha April 2 a heavily wounded street car jumped the track and dashed into a stone wall injuring five passengers. One passenger, Servius, South Omaha, was seriously hurt. Exit Weaver Enter Reyburn Philadelphia April 2 John Weay der mayor of Philadelphia completed his term in stormy administration and was succeeded by John E Reyburn Republican who resigned in congress.

Chicago Western Railroads Omaha Neb South Omaha Servius Wil Weaver Reyburn Philadelphia John Weay Feran John E. Reyburn Congress

Trainmen Killed in Head-On Texas Freight Collision

In Texas on April 2, two freight trains collided head on, killing trainmen Worth Worth and another crew member. Emergency crews worked at the scene as investigation began into the cause of the deadly wreck.

Worth Worth Tex the & Texas

Indictment News Prompts Anti-Trust Focus in Ohio

Cleveland reports Judge Strimple ordered indictments for bucket shop owners and others suspected of price fixing and market manipulation. He urged grand juries to charge gamblers and cornerers under anti-trust laws as the new term opens. Separately, three alleged wire-tappers facing hearings after arrests, with bonds set.

Cleveland Strimple Common Pleas Court Max Morris Charles Druker Edward Weiss Alas Winkler Joseph D. Marks

Epidemic of Naily Letter Writing Traced to Thaw Trial

Cleveland April 2 an epidemic of naily letter writing has spread through northern Ohio and will be investigated by the federal grand jury starting today. Nine cases of alleged offense against mail laws have been reported and prepared for submission, with the Thaw trial reports cited as a trigger. Cincinnati April 2 Rev Davis W Clark ex presiding elder of the Cincinnati Methodist conference denounced the churchs doctrines as curios and should be laid on the shelf during discussion of Prof H J Mitchell removal from Boston University theology for heresy.

Cleveland Ohio Federal Grand Jury Federal Cincinnati Davis W. Clark Cincinnati Methodist Conference Methodist Church Clark H. J. Mitchell Boston University School of Theology College of Bishops

Man Sentenced in Murder Case in Coshocton

The man known as Michael Bordenkircher, cousin of the woman, was sentenced to the penitentiary for the murder of her husband. He had attempted death by his own action Monday by shooting, wounding his shoulder and part of the neck with a shotgun. He had been brooding over the drowning of his friend John Hahn last week.

Coshocton Michael Bordenkircher John Hahn

Woman Fatally Burned in Marion Home Incident

Mrs Martha Martin aged 78 was found by her children at Richwood Sunday evening with her clothes nearly burned off. She had attended Haster services earlier and was left alone. The cause of the fire remains a mystery and her injuries proved fatal.

Marion Martha Martin Richwood

Governor commutes life sentence to twenty years

Gov Harris in Columbus Ohio commutes Morgan McSweeney of Marietta from life in prison for second degree murder to a twenty year term. At seventy, his health was cited as unlikely to permit further years behind bars, though parole is anticipated after serving several more years.

Columbus Harris Morgan McSweeney Marietta

Foraker Message Sparks Taft Support in Steubenville Plan

In Steubenville Ohio on April 2 Senator Foraker announced he would deliver a Memorial Day address, stirring Taft supporters. The Steubenville base, a Taft stronghold, mobilizes a tri state reception with all Republican leaders energized by the pledge.

Foraker Taft Stauhenville Lord Mandey Steuhenville

Scarcity of Farm Hands Hits Chagrin Falls Farms

Farmers struggle to hire help as men are scarce in Chagrin Falls Ohio with offers of 30 dollars a month plus board while prior rates were 12 to 18 dollars. The late season and labor shortage threaten agricultural work and productivity.

Chagrin Falls

Strike of Painters in Columbus Demands Eight Hour Day

More than 800 union painters and paperhangers in Columbus did not report for work Monday. They demand an eight hour day and 40 cents per hour, signaling a widespread strike in the trades.

Columbus

Chicago Nationals trounce Columbus in cold game

On Monday in Columbus Ohio the Chicago Nationals routed the Columbus American Association team 10 to 1 as extreme cold caused numerous errors.

Columbus Chicago Nationals Columbus American Association

Another Defeat for the Reds in Exhibition Game

Cincinnati notes Boston American League team defeated the Cincinnati National team 8 to 1 in an exhibition game on Monday. Boston led with strong hitting and solid pitching as Cincinnati struggled to respond. The result adds another setback for Cincinnati in early season play.

Reds Cincinnati

Mine Fatalities During March in Ohio Mines

Thirteen persons were killed in Ohio mines during March led by Jefferson County with four fatalities.

Columbus Ohio Jefferson County

Building Operations Stand Still In Minneapolis

Minneapolis, April 2. Following other trades, carpenters quit work Monday and building operations citywide shut down temporarily as a precaution though no strike is declared. About 1,000 men quit pending wage negotiations.

Minneapolis Minn Teamatera

Governors hands out fourteen appointments in Ohio

Gov Harria announced fourteen appointments to state boards and hospitals. Wauseon trustee John Co. Rorick fills penitentiary board seat, with Patience noted. Columbus pharmacist board member A W Kiler, Lima trustees for Wilberforce University, and several hospital and home trustees named. Also mentions Foraker and Dick backing Griffiths for penitentiary post and notes Rorick’s appointment is personal.

Columbus Harria John Co. Rorick Wauseon Board of Managers of the Penitentiary Harry S. Griffiths Mount Gilead A.W. Kiler Rapnobhean State Board of Pharmacy W. KR. Ogier Harvey J. Eckley Carrollen Amfassillon State Hospital S. J. McMahon Chase Stewart Harry Griffiths Penitentiary Board Rorick

Surplus of $10.6 Million Logged For March 1907

Washington April 2 The statement of government receipts and expenditures for March 1907 shows total receipts of 54,221,953 and expenditures of 42,602,007, leaving a surplus for the month of 10,619,946.

Washington

A Story of Murder and Rapline in Servia

Reports from Belgrade on April 2 describe Bulgarians attacking Rudnik and Topoleha in Old Servian towns. Three houses burned, seven men killed, and several women and children mal treated.

Belgrade Servia Servian Rudnik Topoleha

Race Riot Threat Looms at Sterling Fort Worth

Fort Worth Texas April 2 a race riot threat was reported at Ster ret with white residents deploying deputy marshals from Durant to aid. New Orleans April 2 passengers on the steamer Harry T Inge reported Port Livingstone Honduras captured by Nicaraguans with four Honduran soldiers killed and about 200 garrison casualties. The capture occurred March 28 followed by a failed recapture attempt with about 100 reinforcements arriving the next day.

Fort Worth Tex Ster’ret I.I Durant New Orleans Port Livingstone Honduras Harry T. Inge

The Mother Songs and Childhood Echoes

A fragment reflecting on a mother’s simple tunes from childhood. The speaker longs for intimate, divine melodies over grand orchestras, invoking memories of a mother’s quavering voice and a sense of ancient musical pulse. Copyright text appears as a note within the fragment.

Divine

Local notes from Baker's Crossing and area social pages

Dirlam travels to Cleveland to buy goods for spring trade while Tillison visits New London on business. Earl Hewett sells a fine team of brown horses for 350 dollars. J L Cleghorn hosts a dance and pedro party with prizes won by Cleghorn Hewitt and Bliss Kelsey. Nova envoy Claris brings eggs to Dirlam's Store. Dirlam pays top egg prices. Bonbaker from Ashland visits town. Dirlam and S Kelsey in New London. George Rust and Col Holiday visit for Ramsey railroad right of way. Rob Cole of Nankin visits family. Hefser of Rochester buys Peterson farm on South Main. Bussa and Esther Cleghorn visit Sewel Bliss in Huntington. Fox of Wooster visits D Cole.

Dirlam Cleveland H. Tillison New London Earl Hewett J. L. Cleghorn Pedro South Avenue Dirs Hewitt C. Bliss Kelsey J. Claris Nova Mr. Dirflam Mr. Bonbaker Ashland Dr. Dirlam S. Kelsey George Rust Col. Holiday Ramsey Railroad Rob. Cole Nankin D. Cole William Hefser Rochester Peterson South Main Street C. Bussa Esther Cleghorn Sewel Bliss Hast Huntington Mr. Fox Wooster North Avenue

Easter observances and social notes from Rochester

Easter services were held in both churches. Clyde Welch visited friends here Sunday. The remains of Mrs. Wm. Squire were brought here for burial. She had lived with her daughter Mrs. Roland in Lodi. She leaves a son and daughter. Gertrude Johnston of Elyria visited home. Little Ruby Hatton returned to Cleveland after visiting her aunt Mrs. Henderson. Charlie Campbell became section boss over a large gang of Australians who arrived Saturday night. The Baptist ladies held an Easter supper in the town hall Saturday night with a full program. The quilt auction item sold to Jack Cox, Mrs. Austin’s Buckwheat brand is famed for its flavor.

Clyde Welch Wm. Squire Roland Lodi Gertrude Johnston Elyria Ruby Hatton Dr. Henderson Cleveland Chariie Campbell

Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Aids Old Age Vitality

The article promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as restorative for aging readers. It claims improved circulation and nervous system health, relief from pains and numbness, and prevention of paralysis. Sold 50 cents a box at dealers and through Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N Y. Elyria Ohio druggist Eady's Drug Store.

A. W. Chase Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo

South Ridge Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

South Ridge residents report brief visits and family gatherings. Mrs M Spies and children from Cleveland stayed with F Bans. Geo Decker and Vernon of West Ridge visited Henry Grob’s family. Clara Snyder spent time with Ver milion friends. J F Fowl and family, Lewis Spiegelberg and Carrie Spiezelberg joined John Bechtel for a Sunday visit. Mrs Chas Hassenfline and son Robert from Russia called on friends.

M. Spies Cleveland F. Bans Geo. Decker Vernon West Ridge Henry Grob Myron Cunningham Clara Snyder Vermilion J. F. Fowl Lewis Spiegelberg Carrie Spiezelberg John Bechtel Chas. Hassenflne Robert Russia

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Greene and Gaynor Cullings Rome Havana Prado Central Park Vedado Justice Fitzgerald Baker’s Crossing Jack Johncox Eady Harry A. Crandall South Ridge Lane Intellite Medicide National Bank of U. 5 U. S State of Ohio County of Lorain Geo. H. Ely H. G. Johnson Chas. T. Ely W. BE. Brooks W. EL Miller Mawsonle Temple Masonic Temple The Ohio Farmer Pages Elyria Republican Tribene Farmer Office
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