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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1904
Page
1
Witnesses report a thin straw-hatted woman in snow on West Avenue behaving erratically, kneeling and praying before assaulting Boy Moulton. After grabbing his clothes and asking for a Catholic church, she fled when police were nearby. a second woman pursued from the opposite direction before both escaped.
Lorain Ohio December 1 sorrow grips Memilley asylum where August Smith mourns his eighteen year old daughter sent to the Massillon insane asylum and later amputated from her leg. His wife, later sent to Cleveland hospital, is reported dying by telegram as he hurries toward the depot. The tragedy unfolds with grim news from authorities in the city.
Four more inmates were added to the county infirmary on Friday. John Ward, 46, Lorain, injured recently likely to remain. Frank Mason, 85, and Pac Burger, Bi, destitute, admitted to the institution. Morton Helstron, 84, Lorain, was admitted due to illness.
Judge Washboro overruled the motion to quash the indictment against Aeron Wagner former Akron Bank cashier accused of making a false bank condition report. Four reasons were argued. the Summit County case proceeds to trial.
Aliices P Wolrich of Lorains s va states in her divorce petition filed Wednesday that he tried to cut her throat and that he was habitually drunken and unfaithful to his vows. They were married in 1899.
Mrs Amanda Earley a longtime Baptist church worker and benefactor died at her East avenue home after a four week illness. Born in Allegheny Pa she married Rev Earley in 1848 and lived in this county as a caregiver to the poor and demented. She survived by husband two daughters Mrs Cole and Mrs Lyons and son William N Earley. Funeral Friday at 9 am at her residence 1281 East avenue then Columbia Baptist church at 1 pm burial in church graveyard with Rev W Johns officiating.
An auditor's bill discussed at the Columbus meeting of the city auditor of Ohio outlines proposed changes. The aim is to streamline the present system for collecting special assessments in cities, which is described as cumbersome with many details and unnecessary steps. A committee to coordinate with the state accounting board and legislature was appointed to study and push changes.
Cleveland December 15 Mrs Casote Chadwick spent Thursday in the county jail. She received twenty five letters that morning including one from her husband and five from relatives. A rabbit's foot was found with a well wish letter from a Cleveland man. No bond was posted for her release. Thirteen indictments were found by the federal grand jury naming Mrs Chadwick in offenses across five presidents and cashier Soesr in four.
Fragmented text suggests a note on school vacations and events around January. Superintendent Camis announces schedule changes and related activities at Leake, with references to a clown figure and holiday timing. Details are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
An insane girl taken from a Lake Shore train near Inchill was brought to Lorain in an irrational state. Officials debate whether the condition was caused by a drugging or diversion. she will be kept under observation in jail until the effects pass. A Lorain woman was seen with the girl, claiming inquiry about release, and a telegram to Pittsburg asked to send the girl back. Dr Sheffield will examine her this afternoon for the probate judge. she is about sixteen and described as pretty but in need of care and water. The girl’s guardian says a man posing as a brother attempted to abduct her, and the girl will be kept for several days, with possible return to Pittsburg if her condition does not improve.
An Elyria Savings Bank filed in common pleas for appointment of a receiver for the Chadwick estate. It cites a 1900 mortgage on Euclid avenue and Genesee street properties and a 1901 note secured by the same real estate. The petition alleges risk of fire and impaired security, asking a receiver to take charge of the residence.
York of Ottawa county and Elyria visitor Lerach discussed politics as York praised Governor Herrick, calling him likely to win. He framed his visit as friendly and cited Herrick’s leadership against the Anti-Saloon League. York lauded Herrick’s abilities and predicted a victory.
The Washington Avenue bridge will soon open to pedestrians with a temporary railing and walk installed on the new structure. The council voted on Tuesday and the service board has been told to complete the work immediately. The current footbridge is unsafe and residents have been inconvenienced for months, risking accidents while crossing.
The council and service board resolved to employ an architect to draft plans and specifications for remodeling the opera house. The proposal includes moving city offices to the second floor, leasing the first floor to a utility and electric company, and creating a waiting room and parcel handling area. The company offered to lease the lower floor for 75 per month for ten years with concessions for partial repairs.
The Larain and Fiyma Coal Co will hold a meeting Saturday night to decide if the local plant will be enlarged. Talks have persisted, but no decision yet. If approved, capacity may grow by about 5,000 tons.
A New York newspaper reports that Onarlea J. Waret of Ozone Park says his father Henry Worst lent Mrs. Chadwick 50000 in spring 1909 for a pearl necklace and a pearl ring. Waret doubts the jewelry remains with his father and notes appraisals of 680000 for the necklace and 9600 for the ring.
In Oberlin Georgia on December 17 President King announced at chapel that an unnamed friend of the students has arranged for the college to reimburse every student who lost money due to the suspension of Citizens National Bank. Students were told to balance books at the bank and present them to the treasurer for fall payment. the college takes no responsibility for the donor’s action.
Judge AOG Washburne heard the motion to quash the indictment against Aaron Wagoner of Akron, cashier of Akron Parkings Bank. The bank failed after Wagoner allegedly filed a false report on loans, discounts, overdrafts, and bank notes to the state auditor. Judge Wardburn will rule next week.
A Lorain man believed to match the description of Albert Reenes was identified as the suspect in the murder of Joho Jorejek two years ago. Detective James W Troan recognized the wanted man and authorities in Lorain handed him over to Cleveland police for processing.
In a court hearing before Judge Hayden, Herman Herrman faced his wife and an attorney demanding alimony. Herrman claimed two cents, four ten dollar bills, and a luckless fortune, insisting he earned little from his profession. Witnesses said he boasted of an inherited fortune while Vermilion connections implied a modest income. The judge ordered $100 to be paid within three days and set a $10 weekly support after that.
The city council closed the year with minimal action and a reshaped suite for the opera house plans. A pay roll absence of Councilman Laimmer was noted while an architect was authorized to draft plans for remedial work and possible re use of the old firehouse space. President Smith praised the council’s harmony and aggressive effort, and a divorce was granted to Mrs. Mary Opperman on grounds of her husband’s drunkenness.
Judge A R Webber was publicly honored by Speaker Osapoa for appointment to the Insular Committee, replacing a vacancy. The panel, highly important, oversees bills on the Philippines, Porto Rico, and similar territories, and Webber’s legal skill and qualifications are seen as valuable to its demanding duties.
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