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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
1
Auditor Haserodt urges assessors to curb tax dodging as Elyria faces a high tax rate due to underreported assets. He says every property owner must help settle the issue, noting many evildoers complain of duplicates while hiding taxable property.
West side street surfaces suffer from mud due to low elevated tracks forming open ditches. Citizens urge elevation of tracks to match street grades to drain surface water. Mrs J E Lozier of Lincoln Court broke her left leg yesterday while papering a room on a temporary scaffold.
The article reports cash shortages hindering a Chicago factory project linked to Prophet Dowie. Promoters blame insufficient funds for material purchases and ongoing capital struggles, with Supt Stevenson noting repeated camping outside the prophet's door to secure staple supplies. Paid in capital corrected to 200 600 dollars, not 100 000, as rumored.
Announcement of a new Wellington News to rival the Wellington Enterprise follows a bitter vote on saloon opening. Funds are raised locally and editor likely to be Balla s Citman. Observers doubt the plan's centralization amid wet movement debates and prewar rivalries.
Lorain Ohio April 5 Militia Company B remains at its barracks awaiting orders in connection with the ship yard strike Col Zimmerman of the Fifth regiment is on the ground and may request more troops One hundred more stake breakers arrived and were escorted to the yard a loaded cot shipment was stoned at the gate Rioting reportedly by boys and irresponsible men Plump Conover was shot in the shoulder during a clash between private detectives and strike sympathizers with rumor of fatal injury unfolding
Judge Hayden upholds a trust directing about 4400 to benefit county poor, denying Miss Hamilton heirs control of the fund left for infirmary inmates. The ruling hinges on Tes adjudicata and prior board actions amid allegations of misused funds and a grand jury review.
A sheriff’s report describes an injury to a patient from McCarey who wandered West Field Street, drank, fell into a hole, and required multiple stitches to the skull. He was taken back to the infirmary for treatment and later to be stabilized.
The fragment lists several individuals with ages and occupations across Elyria and Cleveland. Names include Arthur G Wangerime 24 Russia farmer and Mmme Hahn 23 Black Ram Wallace N Bites 29 Elyria fire chief and Etta M Swift 34 Elyria Bruno Yalhe 2% Cleveland ma elinist and Theresa Cunningham 238 Lorain Abraham Reidis 28 Chevellind peddlar and Michel B Kimberly 36.
In Lapland, medicine men are highly regarded for magic beliefs and their knowledge of formulas sleight of hand and hieroglyphics on the rune drum. Their position among the people is peculiar and preeminent.
Police chief reports evidence linking two Kalamazoo suspects to a burglary spree at the Hague home. Officers plan to bring the men here for trial after identification of loot by Mr Hague. No confession reported yet regarding other Cleveland house robberies.
Elyria will see three new Cleveland cars this week. Barker shows a Lot model priced over 4000 dollars with a striking green finish. Teas a Cleveland race car is described as a fast, powerful machine.
Norman Burton and Ben Schubert raced on Depot Street. A mishap occurred before finish. Schubert suffered multiple head lacerations and retired to have dirt cleaned from cuts. His bicycle was wrecked.
The Morgan County Republican executive committee backed Taft, sending copies of resolutions and aligning with Taft allies. This shift marks a key realignment in Dawes district politics as Taft gains a strong organizational foothold in the county.
Garden seeds purchased for Lie schgol children will be distributed Monday. J H W Faxon and C Johnson coordinate the home is funding project and oversee the 18000 phases of seed distribution to ensure each scholar receives the special seed.
Indictments returned by the federal grand jury in Wellington name Mrs Lueiin Underwood Claude Platt E D Pitchin and F W Lanks for alleged postal law violations. The cases will be tried in Spang. One indictment charges a naughty note with a pig’s tail mailed to Washington O on February 10, 1907.
Tefferson VanTassell, owner of a small tin shop on TGroig Street, filed a deed in assignment. The record notes the transfer of business interests and ownership stakes per local property filings.
An apparent burglary attempt occurred last night at Mike Haves place of business on Weet Brow street. The assailants reportedly broke a bronze door latch but fled before being heard. Reporter Want Ads bring results.
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