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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1906
Page
2
In Washington the Senate hours near unanimously focus on a harsh District of Columbia child labor bill. Critics argue the measure would criminalize ordinary parental duties and small farm work, with Foraker and others questioning healthful versus unhealthful employments and penalties for mothers.
A city suspect, Rafferty, is linked to multiple robberies as police credit him with burglaries in progress. He allegedly entered a hotel by two planks and escaped from a workhouse guard station amid ongoing investigations into recent city thefts.
Banks in Elyria report strong deposits and ample loan capacity as new residents move in. Interest rates range from 6 to 8 percent or lower, with demand for mortgages and business loans rising.
Columbus reports show the state treasury balance at 4 765 866 39 dollars as of Saturday night with liquor tax expected to push funds to 5 000 000 early in January. Auditor Guilbart’s weekly report notes the larger balance marks a rise not seen in some time.
Constantinople report says several hundred expired Marines from the naval arsenal staged a mutinous demonstration behind the American embassy cemetery on Saturday. They demanded back pay and discharge from service amid rising discontent.
May Metyieis of New York is arrested for swearing. Molly Mettre causes a disturbance. El Paso reports a death and a divorce case stirs Chicago. King Ner’s fate linked to a palace blaze. Roosevelt aims at youth rivalries. Kaiser Wilhelm’s tactics halted. international news includes library work, trust investigations, and rail fuel shortages.
The report compares Elyria to national figures, showing sharp pupil retention losses after first grade and near end of seventh year. It details percentages by grade from Commissioner Harris and Elyria tables, noting high school attrition around ninth and tenth grades and high graduation rates for Elyria. It discusses compulsory attendance impact and reasons for dropouts.
An old advertisement promotes URICO 49 as a blood dissolvent for uric acid to treat rheumatism. It claims no poison or alcohol in the formula and says the remedy can prevent crippling life damage. Sold for $1.00 per bottle with samples available from Smith Drug Company Syracuse, and locally Elyria stores also listed.
The article notes first grade entrants complete the course and graduate, while only about one in four reach high school graduation. Elyria’s ratios reflect this year’s enrollment and would remain similar over the past four years. It adds college-entry data for recent graduates and asserts Elyria’s educational standing among towns, with local ads for tonics and laxatives appearing alongside.
Brigadier General Arthur Murray, chief of artillery, says coast and field artillery are badly deficient in personnel and material. He warns that neither is in proper condition for peace time instruction and the time to fix them will take years rather than days. He cites total Coast Defense costs to Feb 27 at 2,750,863 dollars and estimates further costs to complete defense.
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