20 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
1
An editorial fragment discusses a new imperial edict aiming to reform China’s government and economy. It outlines a consultative process involving the privy council and six boards to report within two months on central ceremonies taxation civil service examinations public economies and related branches. The piece links reform to national strength and progress.
Forty two Lorain County attorneys sign a petition endorsing A R Webber for the common pleas judgeship. The row of names includes J O Conway F C Wilford H Aiken G Wilcox and many others signaling broad professional support. Webber historically enjoys strong public backing and favors leaving the decision to the voters if tradition holds.
Stockholders form independent company with Elyria residents as owners and plan rapid work to open line by next fair. Officers include President B Day Vice President Wilson Secretary Teensne er and directors Day Wilson Faxon Fuller Thompson Taylor Chamberlain. Also obituary of Mrs Jane Mellin aged 71 notes long life and eight children. Recount mentions theater tour and English comedies amid local chatter.
The New York Herald notes strides in stage progress over the last five years and reports a Chicago business man has invested in the comedy dates for A Wise Woman. An extraordinary company will tour major cities and then move to the coast after San Francisco. Theatrical managers are warned the business men may dominate future productions.
Postmaster reports Route No 2 will serve 390 homes over 22 miles with a population of 1800. Four iron mail boxes planned at LaPort power house Fowler schoolhouse and east of John Stang's. Carrier Clarence Lyndon will cover paths from Middle Avenue to LaPort and back via several roads ending at Elyria on West avenue.
Catherine Brown of North Amherst petitions for alimony against Christian Brown. The suit seeks restraining orders on selling personal property and custody of their minor children amid allegations of cruelty and misappropriation of joint earnings amounting to 86 dollars.
Elyria’s contingent of thirty second degree Masons returns from Cleveland after four day Accession session. The Lake Erie Grand History Scottish Rite reunion drew 98 candidates the most in its history. Attendees included Hague Gillmore Brooka Borvca Nye Lovagwood Weril Puxen and other locals. A banquet at Hollenden hotel capped the event with speeches by William Gibson Canada’s Attorney General and Nelson Williams Hamilton Ohio. The group rode a theatre car from Cleveland to Elyria for the return trip.
Report from a local beat records a heist amid saloon indictments as Deputy Salsbury and Ashford pursue clues. Newspaper men suspected to hold the missing whisky while race results highlight a lively Second Street Show with Bivins Home winning and Gravestone contesting.
A 19 year old, Theodore Coffman, was fatally injured when he stepped onto a yard engine as a freight train passed near Cleveland Street. He died after two hours in Dr Hurt's office, with his sister and father notified. Police and ambulance attended. the incident occurred near the Lake Shore tracks at 9 15 Saturday morning.
Thomas T. Henson sues Sydney A. Osborn in common pleas court seeking accounting and equitable relief. Plaintiff alleges extensive business transactions totaling over $200 and that the parties cannot reach a settlement, with Meourt asked to assist in the settlement.
The Fox Furnace Company plant work advances as weather permits. About 18 masons and bricklayers are at work. 250 feet of wall laid. Pfundt and Schultz hold construction contracts. Brick on site and a 65 horsepower engine with 40 horsepower boiler and a 10 ton cupola are en route. Moulding department from Erie will move to Elyria. 60 workers slated. William Hoshendel and Ida Sprunk, both of Elyria, are named parties.
Reports say the Norwalk land company and local press sold many lots at high prices as construction begins around May. Promoters B G Lanth of Pittsburg and F Prottsman Sr are cited but not known steel veterans. Initial claims of blooms billets and bar iron shifted to sponge iron, requiring furnace tweaks. skeptics doubt widespread adoption amid doubts of gold brick outcomes.
A partition suit filed in common pleas court by Peter Nagle against Joseph Nagle and John Nagle seeks ownership priority and determines which party owes care costs for their father. The plaintiff claims $4150 and asserts the farm property in Avon should secure the defendant shares.
A six member Congregational mission party led by Rev O Oreegan D D spoke in New York about the Boxer uprising. Dr James T Ingraham and Rev William Sprague recounted their ordeals in Peking and Kalgan and their escape across the Gobi desert. The group plans to return to their fields when safe.
A broken hoof piece with blood was found at the corner of Fifth Street and East Avenue and taken to Bivins' livery. The hoof had grown out two inches since shoeing and was cracked in several places, indicating further pain if traveled. Eason recalls setting the shoe about nine months ago. W A Braman appointed administrator of Joseph Patterson's estate to cancel a mortgage in Red Wing Minn.
The Elyria minstrel program at the opera house drew a large crowd with Johnson's Orchestra of Cleveland. The elaborate stage, lighting, and costumes showcased a mix of cakewalk songs, solos, and jokes, ending with a patriotic tableau. Other items include the Elyria Gratton Southern railway incorporation with $10,000 capital and transport updates, plus a correction on a bank meeting stock figure.
The Oberlin event on Friday evening February 22 will feature six judges. Prof. Robert Fulton of Ohio Wesleyan University Merritt Starr of Chicago trustee F O Wilford of Elyria Ruy H D Sheldon of Wellington Senator Geo H Elyll and Judge D J Nye of Elyria will judge on thought and composition or delivery respectively.
The Cleveland Leader features Fred T. Pomeroy, C E W treasurer and general manager, noting his role in building Cleveland area suburban lines to Berea and beyond. Born Strongsville 1801, educated in Elyria and Baldwin University, he led Berea electric system and expanded with Akron and Painesville lines while guiding banks and the ayshogs Telephone company. The article portrays his risk taking and business acumen amid early electric rail ventures. An election note mentions township trustees and funding for taxes, with plans to elect a successor in spring.
Engineers lay groundwork for two more blast furnaces west of the existing plant in Lorain with No. 1 to begin producing metal soon. In Elyria racing crowds saw contests on Second Street with Miss Hopkins and Exmas delivering straight heats. Royal Arcanum Council No. 57 reports strong growth adding thirteen new members in sixty days and a banquet planned for February 27.
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