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08 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1904
Page
1
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Commodore Huntington alleges unjust arrest at Sandusky amid traffic congestion and a clash with vice mayor Herbert. He says he was wrongfully charged with speeding by Herbert, leading to police detainment before the governor’s arrival. Huntington plans to sue for damages and may challenge local auto speed limits.
A team owned by Jacob Decker of West Ridge bolted from the Mill Street hill and sped through Lodi and West Broad streets. It hit Conny and Moeller’s storefront area, toppled a new Docker wagon, and required repairs after the incident while Decker’s son tried to halt the dash.
CG BE McDermott of Wellington, retiring member of the board of deputy state supervisors of elections, has been unanimously named clerk for the coming year. The new registration law will place heavy duties and responsibilities on him, and his wisdom is expected to guide the board through the year. He previously left the board after factional differences in Wellington. Drowned Abbert Foreman, 23, son of Mr and Mrs John W Foreman of West Street, drowned at Randall's Grove Sunday afternoon. Cause unknown but cramps suspected after entering the water. Body recovered quickly. resuscitation attempts failed. He leaves a wife and six month old child. Funeral set for 9 am Tuesday at St Mary's Church with Rev Hoffermann.
The board cut down three large trees on the school grounds between Middle and West avenues to allow more light for students. Protest arose though officials prioritized pupils eyes over trees, noting the trees darkened rooms and harmed vision. A note advertises Tonsdale and Sawyer sale items including Stations $5 and $6 Oxfords $4 ab Tensdale and Sawyer.
Yeane Newton Topliff, a prominent Cleve land banker and carriage maker born in Elyria, died unexpectedly at his daughter's Syracuse home Saturday night. He was seventy one, had shown vigor that day, and died of heart failure while attempting to get into bed. Topliff had risen from modest beginnings in Cleveland to found major carriage works, inventing the bow socket that revolutionized buggy bows and becoming a director in several banks. He married Frances A. Hunt in 1862 and leaves a notable legacy in manufacturing and finance.
The bankers and employees of Elyria banks issue a challenge to Elyria lawyers to a baseball game at the fair ground diamond on Wednesday August 10 1904. A J Plocher manager. The challenge will be accepted. Also notes about uniform teas and daily roasted coffee from Boylan Bros 2031E.
Elyria West Ends defeated Buckeyes 10 to 9 on their ground Sunday. The lead shifted through eight innings before West Ends pulled ahead in the tenth. Lineups include Elyria West Ends featuring Colgan Standen Hollis and Dimpter, Buckeyes with Welty Leach Jenkins and Eason. Notable local names appear among spectators and residents, plus a note on Scott Hinman’s illness affecting his time.
Frei Jackoon, a colored inmate, escaped from the city prison early Saturday morning. He struck Harry Wright with a brick, injuring him, and fled after prying loose bricks to bend the iron grate. Fellow inmates watched as Jackson performed a cakewalk and song before vanishing, while other prisoners remained quiet.
The Elyria Fire Department received a $100 check from A L Stark of Hershaw Fuller and Goodwin Co for their brave response to a recent factory fire. Chief John Hafner led a unanimous meeting to thank Stark and the company, printing a resolution published by the fire department.
The Ladies of the Maccabees, largest women's fraternal benefit group, present new life protection plans after valuing certificates with actuary Abbe Landis. Current funds near 1,009,000 in emergency reserves. rates set to guarantee member protection. New terms raise age limit to fifty five and take effect January 1, 1906.
Lieutenant Earl C Voglesous departs Tuesday evening to join Co A 5th Infantry Ohio National Guard. The unit will participate with 6,000 guardsmen and 2,000 regulars in eight days of encampment and sham battles at the world’s fair and in Athens Ohio afterward.
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