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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1906
Page
2
A garbled notice lists weekly and yearly delivery costs for The Daily Reporter with unclear formatting. It mentions cartier and mail delivery at 200 dollars per year, plus minor fragments about fonts and outside delivery.
A historic lament notes twenty thousand workers and girls in New York City living in dire conditions. The text claims average pay is very low per week and describes living costs, including rooms with board at about six dollars weekly, labeling the situation a grave evil.
The Reporter notes Ohio State University will open a six week summer school on June 25 and close August 3. Courses target primary, grammar, and high school teachers to broaden their subjects and pursue advanced work toward graduate degrees. The program includes thorough offerings in manual training domestic science and art for grade school teachers.
Oberlin Ohio February 6 The Oberlin Academy earned its third win on the home floor by beating Oberlin High School 29 to 26. The academy's Ashley Moré Kenthall Henderson and Nelson starred in a hard fought contest as the high school rallied late but fell short.
The West Side School must urgently repair the furnace as rooms were already freezing and several classes had to be dismissed. Authorities warn of widespread sickness if action is not taken promptly.
Mr Charles Tucker resigns as secretary and proposes the Chamber appoint a full time secretary. The appointee would handle freight rate issues before the Chamber, mediate Council and citizens, develop middlemen for sorting matters, and actively recruit new industries for Elyria.
A fragment discusses a belief that iodized salts cause bell y belly disease and urges removing deposits, warning readers about health risks and implying a remedy. The text reflects outdated medical claims and informal tone.
Prof Unns notes dandruff is a scalp parasite damage that weakens hair bulbs leading to shedding. Newbre's Herpicide claims to kill dandruff form and restore softness. Sold by druggists with samples offered by The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich via agent A Dykeman.
James T. Ailuins of Adams Bridge Company pleaded guilty in elimination pleas court to violating the Valentino anti trust law. The case marks the first conviction from recent grand jury indictments. Adams and others admitted a bridge pool existed and Adams was a participant. Judge Ogan ordered $500 and costs. Six similar indictments were issued against other companies as the grand jury continues its investigation.
In Columbus on February 6 Assemblymen fearing a record vote moved to consider the Briggs bill on local option elections. Facing pressure from constituents and flood of letters urging passage, many had previously opposed women’s suffrage, marking a shift as petitions arrived at the clerk’s desk.
Colimbus OG reports that the inauguration of Governor John M. Palison will total about 21000 dollars. State funds cover roughly 360 dollars, with the rest borne by the Board of Trade. Ceremonies cost about 8000 dollars, not counting the ball and related expenses. It was the most costly inauguration the state has ever had.
Columbus Ohio February 6 Blett Pendleton and Graham Hunt leaders in the Municipal Citizens party of Cincinnati bring here a bill to permit the citizens of any city to vote that saloons be opened on Sunday afternoon after 1 oclock The bill will be applicable to all of Ohio and if passed each municipality will decide for itself whether the Sunday closing statute will be repealed in part.
Cleveland traction promoters and builders plan a busy summer with new lines under promotion. The Youngstown & Ohio River Co expects to build its line, with surveyors at work. The Take Shore Electric from Clyde to Sandusky is likely to be constructed forming a Toledo Sandusky ring. The Lake Shore Electric doubles tracks from Rocky River to Beach Park. A Fostoria to Fremont line is likely under Lake Shore Electric and Western Ohio control. Northern Ohio Traction & Light will build a sixteen mile Barberton to Seville line connecting with Cleveland & Southwestern and routes to Ashland Mansfield.
Roy Mendenhall, a loan collector, shot and killed his fiancée Mrs. Kya Kenney at her sister's home saying she would jil t him. He then shot himself in the head and survived. The couple had planned to marry next week after months of dating and prior marriages. The only witness was Kenney's eight year old son.
Sandusky February 6 Judge Reed awarded full custody of the Brewer boy to his father I C Brewer with Mrs Brewer and the child still missing since Christmas when the child was placed in her care at the Hollenden Hotel Cleveland In Painesville Joe Wargo aged 35 attempted suicide by cutting his throat in Galion John Blyth former county treasurer and Fulton Stone Quarry Company superintendent died at 65 a prominent Knight Templar and former deputy to Governor Hoadly.
The Lake Shore Electric Railway company placed a contract with Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing for a 2000 kw Parsons steam turbine and generator to be installed at the Avon Busch power station. It will finalize contracts for 1000 horsepower of boilers mechanical service and other auxiliaries.
Rev. W. E. Cadmus is in Dayton this week attending the General Council of the Congregational, Methodist, Protestant, and United Brethren churches. Delegates from across the country gather to consider forming a single church body under one umbrella.
A sheriff’s office no longer allows listening through a keyhole to grand jury deliberations. The passage from the sheriff’s office to the jury room has been blocked with a pine partition, ending a prior practice. Key role listeners express disappointment.
The Probate Court issued licenses for several couples including John Suoveta 22 Lorain laborer and Lizzie Saunters 16 Lorain general housework. W Kelble 22 Lorain barber and Emo A Webber 21 Elyria stenographer. A Wushka 22 Elyria brake man and Mary R Coan 20 Elyria. Truman J Dailey 25 Sheffield farmer and Jonnie Leonhart 27 Sheffield domestic. David B Matthewson 43 Lorain stone mason and Jane K Kille 38 Lorain domestic.
Wellington barber Harry Hoffer petitions for divorce alleging gross neglect by his wife. He says she repeatedly harassed him at work, once threw a bread knife and, in another incident, entered his shop with a weapon intended to attack him, stopped only by a bystander.
A local Board of Health discussion shows Elyria school data with low eyeglass use. In grades one to eight only 46 of 1460 pupils wear glasses, high school 26 of 400, totaling under 4 percent. The piece notes many could benefit from eye and health exams.
An 19th century advertisement claims Dewitt and Co. of Chicago sell the original Witch Hazel Salve for piles and related ailments. It warns buyers that ineffective versions may be counterfeit and urges purchases only from reputable druggists carrying the genuine product.
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