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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1907
Page
4
A late 19th century column denounces machine politics in Ohio, arguing that party control through patronage corrupts government. It asserts the president can counter machines by appointing honorable officials, while critiquing graft and subservience to party bosses and calling for upright, conscientious leadership.
Inmanapolis Sun notes Secretary Taft plans three Ohio speeches and will not dodge issues or discussions of the Philippines. He intends to press duties as secretary of war, pursue his work, and address the public on policy, while critics accuse him of political maneuvering and labor hardline crime concerns. Roosevelt’s letter is praised for candor and clear stance.
The article notes efforts by labor leaders to transform a trial into a state issue over constitutional principles. With minimal facts available, readers see attempts to overturn verdicts and challenge the judiciary, framed by a protest letter to President Roosevelt amid labor tensions.
The article notes the New York murder spree and the aggressive pursuit of criminals with concealed weapons. It cites a New York police sentencing example with three years for a guard and six months for others. urges stricter weapon controls and argues unarmed people reduce crime.
Arthur St Clair born 1734 in Scotland rose from medicine to military, serving under Wolfe at Quebec and later commanding Continental troops. He faced a court martial over Ticonderoga but was acquitted, became Northwest Territory governor, and died August 31 in Greensburg after terminating his territorial office in 1802 03.
A humorous collection of short anecdotes and quips including Katharine the minister's daughter who is told to say Get thee behind me Satan after mis-timing a visit, a boy praying before visiting his grandfather, Admiral Sigsbee's banquet toast reply, a grandfather's live wire bug scare, an electrician's son and a touching lesson in risk, and a Brooklyn school teacher noting the value of teaching by instructing others.
Mamie Davidson and Mrs. G A Glam host visitors while Mrs. Bek returns from Cleveland. Higgins of Columbus visits old friends. Mrs. G N Helling and Collins guest of Mrs. Prentice. Sigsworths visit from Oklahoma. John Kenny visits Oberlin relatives. Oberlin folk visit Cleveland shops and Berlin Heights. News of house moves, a May 1 ice cream social, and a reception for Mr and Mrs Cov en at Elyria. Four weeks left of school as summer approaches.
Advertising copy touts the largest piano assortment ever carried in the county with prices aimed to suit buyers, attributed to M. Summers. The note is dated April 29, 1921.
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