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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
1
A jumbled page advertises Herpicide for baldness claiming scientific proof and mentions a Prange dealer. it also cites a college remark on digestion and promotes Kodo for dyspepsia. It notes Elyria Business College ads promising job placement and classes starting Sept. 4.
A. Ring faced a mayor court hearing on charge of attempted pocket pick on John Miller during the Firemen's Tournament. Bound over to the grand jury with $300 bail after testimony placed Ring at the scene near the Palace cafe. Witnesses including S. T. Munford and J. L. Fuller identified Ring as the suspect and described the chase through Broad Street alleys.
A shift after midnight Tuesday places 2104 railroads with 297073 miles of track under Interstate Commerce Commission oversight. The Hepburn Act grants the commission power to set rates, ban rebates, regulate free passes, and compel compliance with tariff filings, with penalties for violations and appeals to the Supreme Court.
The Elyria expansion highlights progress toward the south of the fair ground near the Tube works and power plant. Birmingham park is described as the prettiest location for homes with favorable terms and prices being offered to buyers.
J W Taylor president of the company predicts Elyria will boom with a 50 000 population in five years and surpass nearby towns except Cleveland. The article praises the new addition and urges residents to inspect the expanding city.
The fresh air children from Cleveland will arrive Monday and be placed before leaving the city. Others willing to help by hosting a child for a week are asked to respond by Saturday morning at 227 Court street or by phone 720.
Ruben Sharp, assistant water works superintendent, resigns to join Pittsburgh Iron Manufacturing Co. He will remain in Lorain for the present while relocating.
Citizens complain garbage is not removed regularly and call for direct city collection. They point to Cleveland, Lorain and other cities where the city performs the work, arguing profits would stay local and service improve.
Mrs. O Manville died after a short illness at her home at North and West avenues. Funeral services set for 10 A M Saturday. Police Captain Whitney take a few days vacation from the night force. Burning brush at Hart property on East Avenue threatened barns nearby. O W Knapp of Warren visiting parents in town. Penfield Avenue Savings Bank seeks foreclosure of $500 mortgage on Lorain property. Family of the late Mrs Elizabeth Bailey thanks friends for support and flowers.
John Kokeil, previously jailed on embezzlement charges, received a fine after the court proceeding. The case involved alleged misappropriation of funds and ongoing investigations into related financial discrepancies.
Elyria fair officers urge a city wide Elyria Day on Friday the 21st to allow all workers time off for the event. Management promises many new features and large exhibitor turnout, with farmers and neighboring towns showing rising interest and overall strong attendance expected.
Taken before Judge Hinman on Friday the man was fined one dollar and costs. He paid and was released. Kokai, employed by Joseph Goldberger, a Lorsin saloonkeeper, spent 36 dollars of his employer’s money. The prosecutor preferred release and work for the family man over jail while awaiting higher court action.
The court selects grand and petit jurors for the October term. Sheriff begins serving subpoenas to Rollin Jameson Avon James jickason Grafton KE K Massey Elyria Henry Wesbeehes Amherst D W Davis Wellington Harvey Wincles Elyria J D Pollard Lorain George A Roth Lorain Sam Scott Lorain Jacob Deiter Lar
A roster of individuals from Lorain Amherst Elyria Wellington Carlisle and surrounding towns appears for the October petit jury. The list includes Oscar Olson Charles Murray S M Cole Antone Schadden M G Maines J H Paddock L Jaycox C B Ingersoll C F Joy C T Peabody W H Hart W E Parsons W B Little Roy Dorgey Dayton Hobbs and others with appearances scheduled on Monday October 1.
Positions for clerk and carrier to be filled at the city post office on September 15 1906. For application blanks toll information on examination qualifications duties salaries vacations promotions address Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Post Office Elyria Ohio.
Renowned composer and performer Ernest Hogan, famed for his coon songs and stage stunts, will star at the Elyria Theatre next Friday August 31 as the head of a leading musical comedy company. The troupe includes about 50 notable artists and presents the second season of Rufus Rastus with new gong hits and unique surprises from Hurtig and Seaman.
The Lorain County Teachers Institute ends today after a week long session with over 300 teachers in attendance the largest turnout in county history. Officers elected include President Supt Ward Nye Secretary J J Vaughe and executive committee member Prof J G Kelser with Miss Minerva Rogers named Secretary of the Ohio Teachers Reading Circle. Addresses by department leaders will conclude the institute.
Ramsey, former president of the Wabash, plans a New York to Chicago electric locomotive trunk line. The project would be the first of its kind with no old stock disposal needed, and it would be shorter than existing routes. Ramsey’s clash with George Gould drew attention as he became a top railroad figure. A Wabash committee found him while he was repairing locomotives, then offered him the general superintendent post on the spot, praising his hands on skill and readiness to repair rolling stock.
The article advocates a new bridge to ease traffic from the First ward east of Glenwood and near East River street with the Lake Shore freight depot planned nearby. It argues a stronger home market needs jobs and sustained growth and lists supporters urging a September 17 vote.
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