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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
1
A fragmented NG World passage lists scattered terms and names including references to China, Americans, Haiti, South Sea area, and dated events. The garbled OCR text lacks coherent events, dates, and clear subjects, leaving only disjoint names and phrases.
Reading of the fragmented notes shows a community scene with families visiting over the holiday period. Names such as Mrs Wm Segut from New London and Mr. Frise and son are mentioned in the context of Christmas gatherings with relatives and friends.
Daniel F. Loveland, 21, of Sandusky, allegedly forged a 250 dollar check on Elyria Savings Banking & Trust and presented it in South Bend Indiana. He confessed in St Louis but was not charged there. Bank officials refuse prosecution citing expense and witnesses. The Lovelands reportedly had reputable backgrounds and prior accounts in a big city.
Frank Leblang was sentenced to two years and nine months in the penitentiary for forging Harry Lilly of Oak Harbor’s name on a $250 note. He fled during trial but surrendered to protect his daughter-in-law’s home in Cleveland. The Elyria area braces for a new Lake Shore Electric Trolley League incorporating Sandusky Lorain Elyria Norwalk Fremont Vermilion and possibly others, with Sunday ball not prohibited in several towns.
Alex McCullum a janitor at the Lincoln school building died in Lorain hospital last night from a complication of diseases. He was for a time a prominent merchant in Elyria.
In Jochon Mississippi on December 23 a magistrate aboard a trolley car officiated as Mendy Pierce married Maude Smith mid trip toward West End. Passengers joined in the celebration as the car glided along and the couple sealed their nuptials before continuing their journey.
Elyria merchants report the holiday season as the largest in years with sales momentum fueled by national prosperity. Early shopping becomes the norm as buyers act ahead of the eleventh hour, while Friday and Saturday set record figures. Reporter Waat Dudde brings results.
Topeka December 28 William J Bryan in an interview hinted he might seek the Democratic presidential nomination before the next national convention. He said he had not announced nor denied candidacy and that such an honor should not be declined by any American citizen.
Joseph Page, a negro chauffeur for Mrs Thomas C. de Martinte, is accused in Harlem police court of blackmail and threats. The case centers on alleged letters demanding $500 with threats to ruin her name and harm her husband, with the chauffeur’s wife also implicated.
Two suits for damages were filed Friday in the court of common pleas against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by a worker in the Lake Shore Electric line at Lorain. Innocenzo Forincasa a minor represented by his next friend Wiorinda seeks 1199 dollars and Frank Fillipo seeks 1500 dollars. Both claims arise from injuries while repairing tracks where the Lake Shore Electric crosses the H and O at Dex.
A Lorain incident description states a train backed onto pedestrians without warning, causing internal injuries. Plaintiffs charge the crew failed to lookout for persons on the tracks and did not blow a whistle or sound an alarm at the crossing.
Coroner-elect Miller will relocate his office to 1730 Penfield avenue over Kline and Drechsler’s clothing store in Lorain. He announced the move aims to centralize calls and ease public access.
County prosecutors accuse infirmary directors of misuse of funds. They allegedly borrowed from the Orline Hamilton fund, claiming they acted with legal guidance from a prominent county attorney who reportedly advised they were within the law.
Sheriff Salisbury argues the salary law shifting expenses to sheriffs will cost Los County about $2,000 annually for witness work, up from $500. He predicts no sheriff will deduct expenses, forcing county to supply horses and vehicles, needing at least four, costing thousands to acquire and about $100 monthly for maintenance. The law prohibits street cars.
Preparations race ahead for the annual New Year reception of the Y M C A. A wheel takes plate next Tuesday afternoon and evening. Broadway and Tenth avenue associations unite in the event to be held in the Tenth avenue building under Secretaries Ar Bust and Jenkins and the combined social committees. Attendance expected from 1000 to 1500 with afternoon program for parents and children and an evening program for younger members.
At a Lorain service board meeting last night the resignation of B G Nichols as city engineer was accepted amid a dispute with former Elyria resident Carlton Foley who was discharged. Foley was reinstated and Nichols resigned. Foley may be given the job. The article hints the affair had jealousy as a motive and notes a lack of any secret.
Real estate transfers in 1906 Elyria show a record surge with over a million dollars in deals. Builders, speculators, and tenants flock to new allotments as apartments and homes rise to meet population growth and rising rents. Continuous development signals a robust urban expansion and housing supply.
Boxes of Christmas gifts meant to arrive two or three days ago remain at express offices and post offices. Delays stem from an overload at press companies and mass mail handling, with late rail shipments and overwhelmed stations causing packages to be held for a day or more.
Authorities report a Lorain family in dire poverty lost a child to an illness and a sister died the day before from pneumonia. A physician was summoned but the family could not afford care, prompting trustees to seek aid.
The island jury panel voted indictments against two men in the New York Life Insurance Co case. Names were not released, though one accused has not been named in connection with the Armstrong committee scandals.
George McGowan of Paterson New Jersey sat in jail after attempting to hang himself from a lamp post on December 28. He tied a rope to the top and adjusted a noose but did not succeed, as no officer intervened during his tense moment.
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