This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
4
An editorial urges reform of taxation across states, highlighting Ohio’s legislative focus and Cravernot Nash’s recommended changes to separate state equity from taxation. It argues education and intelligent public discourse as the only path to fair, just tax systems, noting progress depends on informed citizen action and adaptable administration.
The question of Mr. Carnegies ten million dollar gift to the government centers on its form as bonds in the U S Steel Corporation. It argues the wealth is tied to steel bonds and that Congress could convert them to cash later, but denies any intent to curry favorable legislation through purchase. The piece concludes the gift should be accepted for the good it can do and gratitude shown.
The Supreme Commander of the Universe is said to have taken our brother Knights. We express sincere sympathy to the family and friends. The tent charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days and copies of these resolutions sent to the family and city papers for publication. Committe r
M Kerr of Bucyrus possesses a large meteor fragment seen to fall in the eastern part of the state. It was dug up and brought to Kerr by a friend. The stone is a fine specimen, very heavy, and dark brown in color.
Oberlin's annual two Messiah concerts drew near capacity crowds with Snow Anderson soprano Therbert Witherspoon bass and Thomas Henderson tenor delivering strong solos. Professor Andrews led a unified orchestra and chorus to enthusiastic reception as tickets sold out with plans for another sold out performance tomorrow. Trolley parties from Elyria Wellington and Cleveland plus over 120 attendees from Lorain augment the turnout.
A list of court assignments for January 1902 across several Lorain cases includes Standen v Brown, Andress v City of Elyria, and more, with dates from January 6 to January 15. An attachment suit by Manager Dykeman against George M. Fenberg and Edgar Mackay seeks damages over contract non-fulfillment for weekly opera performances. hearing before Justice Lawrence this afternoon. Attorneys Stroup and a visiting lawyer represent the defendants, while F M Dyke man and G A Gillmore appear for Dyke man.
The French Greek Elton family suffered diphtheria with one death and others convalescing. A boy briefly sat up, cried out, then suffered sudden paralysis on his left side. Doctors blamed relaxation during recovery from the disease. The Findlay Wedge reports the Modern Woodmen uniformed rank forming the first in its order. Also includes a job ad for sheet steel stamping machinery in Lorain Ohio.
The New Tnidus chairman and committee interviewed Messrs Smartt and Brice in Cleveland about securing fifty more lots for a large foundry and machine shop. Promoters say the plant would hire more workers than first proposed and many towns have offered sales guarantees, risking loss to rivals if a decision is delayed. Ravenna recently sold 175 lots in two days to attract an industry with fewer workers, highlighting the stakes for Elyria.
The New England Cotton Manufacturers plan a bronze tablet for Eli Whitney at Rock Creek Georgia marking the first practical cotton gin. Other items note Sir Louis Davies’s retirement to join the dominion supreme court, Andrew Comstock McKenzie’s Ecuador expedition, Darwin brothers' scientific stature, a Kipling autograph anecdote, and Gen Philip Reed’s Kent County monument. Admiral Dewey dispute over captivity clarified by the admiral himself.
The Christmas dinner and fair for the Old Ladies Home will be held in December with a call for donations. People are urged to contribute useful or ornamental items to be sold, with delivery by the 18th or 19th to Mrs Parks Foster. A broad sale lineup includes dolls and items for older people.
The Lake Erie death toll from navigation in the past season exceeded all prior seasons since modern boats. A death list shows 132 operations, up from 110 last year and higher than 100 in 1899 and earlier years 1898 1897 1896.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Garry Braman of 180 Cleveland street died Friday morning from infection. The funeral will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock standard time.
J. F. Rothgay of Coon's Mills underwent surgery for blood poisoning on Thursday by Dr. C. Cushing. The illness stemmed from an infection following a toe injury. He is recovering well.
Classified notice seeking a man or woman to sell goods on installment terms with easy payments and big money. Call after 5 pm at 320 Bly Rin Block, 5716.
A Washington Star note covers peach roll, cobbler and shortcake methods. Rich butter sugar doughs, peach fillings, and sherry sauces are described for roll sheets, cobblers, and double crust pies. Variations include peach kernels for flavor and serving options with cream or whipped cream.
The New York Racket Store proclaims huge savings on furs and coats. It advertises fur scarfs at 98 cents, prices from 98 cents to 17 dollars, and lists Electric Seals, Marten, Beaver, Stone Marten, Bear, Silver Hare, Mink, and Russian Fox. Ladies coats and jackets are priced low with several tailored options offered at substantial discounts.
An exhibition offers dolls books games and toys in the basement with a special effort to surpass past displays of handkerchiefs. It promises the longest best and cheapest line of handkerchiefs in Lorain county and invites early selections.
Short ad notes equity trade for vacant lot east of the river. Two bots on West 4th Street. New house and barn. All conveniences on Seventh Street. Auction or rental option mentioned.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.