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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1902
Page
2
The Reporter Printing Co presents terms for subscribing to The Daily Reporter delivered by carrier outside Elyria city limits. The annual rate is 200 in currency.
Postal officials moved to curb misuse of third class rates after complaints about parcels marked printed matter book photo or other inscriptions being charged first class. The department issued an order clarifying that simple inscriptions on wrappers are permissible third class matter with required legible addresses and stamps.
Navy officials doubt Marconi wireless telegraphy offers real secrecy and reliability for naval use. They cite interference risks and multiple competing systems, and note experiments to fit wireless masts to new ships. They follow European developments and seek the most serviceable solution.
The seventh annual Oberlin Board of Commerce banquet at the Park House featured Elyria guests including Mr. and Mrs. Kevagood and Judge Webber. Secretary of State Laylin praised electric lines and national growth while Oberlin boosters recounted Saturday night programs and town pride across the region.
The piece explains how Venetian lace evolved from flat needlework to the refined use of buttonhole stitches. It traces origins from primitive crafts of various regions and notes Italy Spain and later France England expanding the method into all lace components.
An article explains that vast gold stored in India over centuries remains largely idle beneath soils and sands. From 1837 to 1898 India absorbed more gold than it exported, creating enormous hidden wealth valued in francs and centuries old coins. The piece highlights the enduring abundance of concealed gold in India.
A middle aged man at Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church requested prayers for brother J S Ogilvie a church member and publisher. He revealed no parents and said Ogilvie once bought out the speaker and there was longstanding friction between them.
District Attorney William Traverse Jerome announced his plan to live among the people on the lower East side. He has leased a Rutgers Street home to serve as a round‑the‑clock suboffice with staff listening to complaints and helping those who cannot help themselves. He aims to implement pledged ideas while serving crowded districts, though exact start time is not yet fixed.
Paris debuts several first aid lighthouses called phare de secours a bronze 15 foot pillar with a clock barometer three ads lit by gas and a letter box and folding stretcher inside for injured aid. Cats sent to Roosevelt to curb rats. Perry Collier former Beverly mayor organized a feline drive. Prince Henry buys gifts to distribute in the United States amid hesitance over approval.
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