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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1906
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references tide control and scooping devices by a named group or sector. Readable bits imply a discussion on preventing a surge or flood by employing specific mechanisms, though exact details and entities remain unclear.
A brief note from Elyria Business School indicates a test of keeper readiness was conducted, with results and a determinate number associated to the session on fall inform date.
Scott Hinman returns from vacation and becomes the subject of a playful misidentification in Schenectady New York as newspapers tagged him the missing man. A sequence of pranks follows including a $20 piece joke and a chaotic chase, ending with Hinman slipping away unnoticed in Saratoga.
Mrs. Frank Smith wife of the Goodyear midship cook attempted suicide by shooting herself in the heart with a revolver while aboard the vessel loading coal at the canal dump near Erle avenue bridge. The bullet narrowly missed the heart. she is in hospital under care as physicians assess her odds for recovery. The identity of the man involved remains unclear with only hat initials W. W. CC and a Willow case check as clues. he is believed to be a man from near Massillon or Wheeling returning home.
An unknown colored man was fatally struck by B and O passenger cars at Seventeenth avenue while attempting to ride a southbound freight. He fell between wheels, his head severed and his right arm lost. the crew deterred further injury and removed the body.
The Cleveland Baehrs lost yesterday at Athleni Park in a 2 to 10 defeat. The Maine led throughout with a quiet tie until the eighth inning when a passed ball and two errors started the rally for Davidson and Lawrence. Wigshiv's hit produced two more runs, and two errors plus a hit brought Baehrs another score in the ninth. Final: Bachys 9 1/3, Cleveland 14 0.
Summary of pension rulings notes a dependent mother may receive only 12 per month if death originated while the soldier was a private, even if later became an officer. Retired officers are not in active service for pension purposes unless disability or death is proven to arise from active duty. A 1902 joint resolution excluded officers serving as commissioned officers in last term. 1906 amendment extended the title to commissioned officers and enlisted men alike.
Ohio led all states last year in building new electric railway lines and remains ahead in total mileage operated, with 3,832 miles in Ohio and 295 miles added that year. Pennsylvania is second with 3,468 miles, New York third with 3,304 miles, while Massachusetts and Wisconsin follow. Ohio’s lead reflects extensive interurban construction and higher mileage of motor passenger cars in operation.
A historic report notes elevated surface and underground New York car use, with Ohio contributing about 13 percent of 82 517 miles nationwide. It cites ninety nine Chicago railroads with capital stock of 184 164 450 dollars and funded debt of 115 19 000 dollars, plus a national total of 3 368 837 062 dollars in rail capital and debt. Kipton guest John Sigsworthirot Kipton visits Mrs J C Baselion on Westread Street.
County commissioners opened bids for Ball bridge in Bath township and Mendel bridge in Grafton township. Brookville Bridge company of Cleveland won the contracts. Combined cost for the bridges is $769. Culvert contracts awarded for Conabee and Whitacre.
The 26th anniversary of St Pauls Evangelical Church drew about 500 attendees with four choirs contributing to uplifting sermons. Ladies organized meals for guests and the church thanked Agricultural Society and Critz Haseroot Co for utensils. Trustees and C E Society members dedicated much effort in making the long day memorable.
George Held 27 an Elyria Lumber Company employee and Cora Harvey 16 of Elyria wed by license. William Johnson 39 of Lorain and Katie Rackham 39 of South Lorain listed in want ads yielding results.
The Reporter announces no issue tomorrow due to the Merchants picnic. Staff will close the plant and attend the event, with plans to publish a better paper on Thursday to compensate Lorain County readers.
Deeds recorded at the county court show a Bongard Ziegman to Charter Schnell warranty for Lorain land with a stated value of 843.63 dollars and an Elizabeth Maddock to Clark and Lola Maddock warranty for Elyria land valued at 4 dollars. A Clark Thom as Maddock and Lola Belle Maddock to Elizabeth Maddock warranty for Elyria land at 500 dollars. Also listed are Albert E. Robinson and Eva M. Robinson to Andrew Biro for land in Elyria.
In the Probate Court Henry D. Bradley is named administrator of the estate of Thomas Wright of Lorain county. The appointment is made for the sake of cancelling a mortgage. Samuel Boyes of Wellington is adjudged epileptic and ordered conveyed to Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. Reporter want ads bring results.
September 2 to 100 mile road race on a 25 mile circuit in Monroe County New York by the Rochester Automobile Club and the New York State Automobile Association. September 22 sees the American Elimination Trials for the Vanderbilt Cup on a Long Island course probable. October 6 features the Vanderbilt Cup race by the American Automobile Association.
Howard Rawdon, current principal of Oberlin high school, announces his resignation to take over as superintendent of the Bedford public schools. He departs with plans to implement new administrative policies and continue improving district grade levels.
A Ravenna death linked to Fred Flemming and a lodger Jim Snyder as rumor swirls around the dying woman identified as Mrs. Ester Heater. The deceased, 26, formerly Sherigan, lived with Heater and fled to Ravenna with him, while the household’s desolate condition fuels calls for a formal inquiry into the events surrounding the death and delay in medical aid.
The coal laden steamer H. B. Tuttle, en route from Cleveland to Port Huron, sank near Lorain after severe leaks and stormy seas. Crew fought leaks all night, transferred to lighter by tow, and efforts continued to raise the vessel as it settled near the shipyard drydock with its fires out and cargo flooded.
Tentric funny litle English barrister is praised as a standout comedy on stage. Miss Julia Gray earns applause with a performance as a selfless mother who sacrifices honor to spare her child, a portrayal seen as one of the noblest acts of womanhood.
The funeral for Mrs. Wm. Watson who died Sunday will be held Wednesday at 11 AM from her daughter Mrs. George Wilkinson’s home in Ridgeville. Lincolns Carter presents emotional drama Her Only Sin at Elyria theatre next Thursday August 30 with notable character work including Adolphus Bond.
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