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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1904
Page
2
The congressional convention placed Hon. A. R. Webber in nomination for both short and long terms to represent the district. The Reporter supports the nomination, praising the defeat of the Chronicle gang in thwarting a candidate push. Lorain County gains representation, with fewer factional conflicts and a push for fair government.
Lee Stroup delivered a powerful nominating speech placing Judge Webber’s name before the Mansfield convention. A Elyria observer called it one of the best nominating addresses, praising Stroup’s masterful critique of district politics over thirty years and his defense of Lorain County’s nomination. The account notes political tensions among Chronicle backers and opponents who felt compelled to voice support. Also reported is the completion of the Panama Canal transfer transferring French rights to the United States, and a near catastrophe on Lake Shore fast mail No. 35 when a switch opened on the Sandusky Bay bridge, narrowly avoided derailment at speed.
Ohio law lacks guidance on how a probate judge can be declared insane across county lines. Judge Campbell of Brown County has not been adjudged insane, so removal or replacement cannot occur. The attorney general notes no precedent or law to resolve the predicament and Governor cannot act without a vacancy.
Card of Thanks extends gratitude to Elyria neighbors for helping search of a missing boy. Includes a Plymouth Rocks classroom anecdote where a pupil asks if Willie should draw a hen or rooster. Mentions an ingenious bedside timepiece by Prof. Hirth and farming area data for the United States with 41,000,000 acres and 10,409,000 engaged in agriculture.
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