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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
2
The Elyria Reporter announces subscription terms and delivery options. It lists the Publishing Company, associate editor, and delivery rates by carrier and mail, with office address at 16 Broad Street.
New York papers split over Bryan, McKinley, and imperialism. The World warns against Bryanism while The Times backs McKinley, praising national honor and safety. Discourse touches on Philippine policy, Boxer outrages in New Orleans, and debates about foreign alliances and the Monroe doctrine.
The piece denounces slander against American soldiers in the Philippines and Civil War, condemning copperheads and antiwar presses. It praises soldierly discipline, cites foreign officers’ praise, and urges Republicans and Democrats to repudiate slander while praising McKinley’s wartime stance. It ends noting Bryan’s stance and the fall election mood.
A Washington overview discusses McKinley era foreign policy, possible war with China, and the fate of ministers in Pekin. It notes Republican support for Greater America, Louisiana GOP prospects, Cuba’s strong finances and troop withdrawal sentiment, and U S plans to buy two Philippine islands from Spain to avoid disputes. Internal revenue receipts rise to 296 million with increases in liquor stamps tobacco stamps and margarine stamp sales.
A joint railroad notice from eastern carriers sets rules for ejecting passengers with no ticket or fare and outlines conduct, safety limits, and nonviolent removal. It also notes stringent hiring tests including mental checks, age six feet height, and first class character. Lake Shore roads warn employees against running for public office or interfering in politics while employed.
A new feature for the presidential campaign plans a regiment of rough riders from each election precinct in Train county. Mounted men will wear white hats and carry American flags at major gatherings. Hon. BE G Johnson will lead the organization, with confidence in its success.
A new device called the draft protector prevents raising checks on drafts undetected. After drafting, the draft goes into the machine, a button is pressed, four cranks turned, and the draft emerges showing a printed limit such as Not over one hundred dollars. Indented letters deter altering the amount, though bank staff often annotate the amount in red ink without punching out figures.
Reports from grape growers along the ridge and lake shore say rot has appeared among the vines. In some sections barely half a crop will be gathered. in others not a third will reach the market. Rain did not harm the grapes. The rot is caused by hot muggy weather, not rain.
Frank W. Fisher, 24, and Lain Dowey, 24, of Oberlin, obtained a marriage license indicating their forthcoming nuptials in Oberlin. The couple is listed in the public license records as engaged to wed.
Police court heard James Logan and Joe Lydrick, Lorain sailors arrested for intoxication, plead not guilty then were found guilty Friday morning. Each paid the regular six dollar fine plus costs, with little money left. They face a few days in town working for room and board pushing brooms on the streets.
A young well-dressed woman with a six month old babe and a nurse stayed at Amarlouh House claiming Cleveland origins and a health retreat. She spun a tale of a dying mother’s promise to care for the child, but trustees uncovered inconsistencies and suspected the woman was the mother seeking a new home for the child. She left town with the infant, possibly returning to Cleveland, as investigators continue.
The Nickel Plate Road offers a low rate of one cent per mile traveled to Chicago for the Annual Encampment of the GA. R. Tickets on sale August 2 to 20, inc., good returning until August 31, inc., or by deposits until September 30. Write wire phone or contact nearest agent GA. A Sterling T. P. AL Ft. Wayne, Ind. Wo. lid
Excursion tickets offered for the 34th Annual Encampment of the G A R at one cent a mile. Travel Aug 26 to Aug 20 inc and return until Sept 39 inc, on Peerless trio Daily Express Trains stopping at all major points. Order by write wire phone or call nearest agent C A Asteriin T P A Ft Wayne Ind.
A skeptical stance on stimulants for digestion leads to Knox Stomach Tablets as a direct remedy. The ad claims the tablets cure dyspepsia and related stomach liver and blood issues, promising strength for the weak and a gold value for a fifty cent box. Druggists sell them or mail fifty cents for a full sized box postpaid from Knox Pharmaceutical Co.
A local druggist offers Pazo ointment with a full refund guarantee if it fails to cure any case of itching burning or protruding piles. Claims relief in days, with one application providing ease. Sold at $1.00 and backed by a no cure, no pay guarantee across Elyria druggists.
A legal notice seeks heirs of Michael Kent in Lorain County Ohio and names Owen Lee and Hattie Lee as plaintiffs in case So. 6661. It alleges adverse possession of land in LaGrange Township for ten years. Also mentions a divorce filing by Nell against Park Washington and a separate case for alimony custody and property.
The text reports a probate notice filed in Lorain County with dates around January 27, 1900. It lists multiple named individuals and parties, including judges and claimants, and mentions hearings and estimations related to an estate. The OCR is heavily garbled but preserves core names and the probate context.
A legal notice in Lorain County Ohio lists heirs and parties including Mary A Layoo Mary M Allier Hira Waller and Titus Wand as defendants in case No 618 seeking to quiet title to lands in Rawsonville and Grafton. The respondents must answer by September or a judgment may be entered.
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