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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
1
A Elyria committee session covered Kuhlman ties and a new company with MO capital and patents. Talks touched on building needs, stock, and local growth potential as the city eyes economic expansion and new transportation links.
A traveler recounts Britain’s rural bounty and disciplined farming, London’s vast streets and buses, the Abbey and Tower, and notes on Westminster, Disraeli, Gladstone, and American busts. The piece contrasts old towers with modern governance, praising progress and cultural landmarks.
The piece describes Tom Johnson’s dramatic ascent to Cleveland mayor on April Fools Day, exploiting a courtesy transition rule. Mayor Farley, amid waterfront talks with the Pennsylvania Railroad, watches Johnson's quick maneuvering seal the office as Johnson jokes and signs await to take charge.
The issue centers on Lornin county auditor Levis Lewis seeking a third term amid reports of high compensation. Calculations show six years total around $23,000 in cash plus fees, potentially nearing $40,000 with fees. salary projections for 1902 suggest $9,000 to $10,000 yearly with rapid county growth. Lewis argues precedent supports three terms, while opponents question adequacy of compensation and compare to predecessors Herrick and Root.
The Lorain Herald and Elyria papers largely attack County Auditor George H. Lewis amid disputes over his conduct and potential term limits. The piece notes opposition from Republican papers, a claimed James James saloon meeting, Dow law enforcement actions, and Lewis's defense delay. It cites payrolls, terms, and a pending reply to league charges.
A new railway company named the Pittsburg Toledo & Western is incorporated in Columbus with a $1,000,000 capital to run a line from Mingo Junction on the Ohio River to Toledo. Planned route passes through Jefferson Harrison Carroll Muskingum Stark Wayne Medina Ashland Lorain Seneca Sandusky Ottawa Wood and Lucas counties. Incorporators are J. W. Patterson N. P. Ramsey A. P. Ridgway M B Veignt and B C Winston.
A government order increases salaries for over six thousand clerks nationwide. Elyria post office will be affected with four clerks receiving raises of 106 dollars per year starting July 1. Postmaster Griswold discussed the change with the department during a Washington trip last spring.
Grading began Friday on East avenue for the Elgria Grafton and Southern electric line in Coonville. Construction of bridges will proceed as weather allows and grading will be pushed rapidly.
John W. Gratz 25 a plumber and Elizabeth Faulhaber 19 both of Elyria obtained marriage licenses.
Historical Rooms will be open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from two to four. The society thanks Migs Hogan for a framed photo of her father and Mr. Frank Beebe for photos of his parents. Mrs Holtslander donates a bead bag and Manila from the Philippine Islands along with an old seal used by Deacon Tom Linson. Mr. Betts presents a framed photo of Rev. James Eils. Also noted, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Han Jcock on Monday morning April 22.
W Benson resigns as assistant cashier of the National Bank to join Savings Deposit Bank. Squire named to succeed him as assistant cashier. R W Will takes six months leave of absence. Henson assists during absence and may join a new electric railroad project. Benson served nearly seventeen years. Will’s future plans unspecified.
John Ryan, injured seven years ago in Nickel Plate quarry, needed a second amputation Sunday at the county infirmary. After winning $1,500 from the quarry company, his leg worsened and infection fears led to removal first below the knee, then near the hip. Mason, ill in his rooms, is said to be improving.
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