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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1906
Page
1
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Q Starr, injured while supervising assembly in Worthington Manufacturing, sues for 500 dollars claiming a defective punch press caused the loss of his right index finger. He seeks damages for medical costs and lost ability to work. The case was filed in common pleas court.
In the case Kazmiers Stanislawaki v Elyria Stone Co a motion to require a more definite petition and to strike redundant allegations about derricks and guy wires was sustained. The court ordered the plaintiff to file an amended petition in line with the defendant's motion. Plaintiff represented by Pinwags Ingersoll Stetson. defendant by E G Johnson Son. In July 1905 the plaintiff worked on a plain quarry at Graf.
A man injured when struck by a derrick while connected to two derricks on a job alleged the incident caused his injuries. He sued the company for 25000, claiming damages from the fall off a four foot ledge onto stone.
William G. Sharp, a well known figure in Lorain and Elyria, will give a talk at the Library this Thursday on star wonders viewed through his telescope. The lecture will feature stereopticon slides, many bought for the occasion. Private audiences have praised his engaging description of the stars, his favored study, and the talk will start at o'clock with free admission.
Washington reports indicate a brutal massacre at Nan Hang Kiangsi province killing four members of an English missionary family and six Jesuit priests. Fourteen American missionaries escaped by fleeing to Ken Kiang. a Chinese woman, Ida Kahn, is also noted. The U S gunboat Elan Xin was sent to the scene as officials fear wider anti foreign unrest and possible British intervention. Consul General Rogers cites local riot causes and says quiet has been restored with other missions deemed safe.
A farewell party was hosted by Mr and Mrs B L Bennett on West Broad for Miss Lola Stearns of Tremont Street who departs with her parents this week for Dayton. Twenty five Baptist church friends attended. Music and singing delighted guests as they presented her a ring engraved with initials and date. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
The Cleveland News discusses Representative Lerschs libel bills. One bill narrows malice needed for libel suits and shifts proof to plaintiffs, while another protects editors and publishers from civil suits for reporting fair and true public proceedings. Both seek to curb malicious attacks and preserve press freedom.
Milton B. Van Scotter of Newport Kentucky writes to end rumors of his 1905 disappearance. He states he never boarded the excursion boat, came directly to Newport, worked as a motorman on the C N and C, and would support his wife if she joins him. He denies self harm and offers his address for contact.
Hubbard A. Wilcox funeral held Monday morning in LaGrange at ten o'clock with hymns Lead Kindly Light and Gortige Refuge. Rev Beal of the Methodist church conducted service and interment followed at the cemetery. The cortege was long with attendees from Cleveland Elyria Wellington New London and many county towns. Floral tokens from friends surrounded the casket. Pallbearers included family members George Carl Albert and others.
In Beal versus Leonard the defense motion to strike a plaintiff motion dated Feb 15 was overruled. The plaintiff’s Feb 10 motion to strike amended singer and cross petition was also overruled. In Kotz v Herdner the jury was waived and judgment for $100 awarded to the plaintiff.
Evangelist Dorris spoke on Purity of Heart citing Matthew 5 8 and the idea that heart purity signals true standing with God. He traced humanity from Eden to sin and discussed sin stopping fellowship, noting Christ purifies by Holy Ghost Baptism in the next session.
The Belasco production The Darling of the Gods drew a crowded Belasco audience in Pittsburg last night. Percy Haswell as Yo San and Robert T. Haines as Kara delivered strong performances, with Frederick A. Thompson as Yakkuri and Atkins as the Prince of Tosan also excelling. Scenic effects and technicals remained top quality, and the play runs two weeks, likely too short to exhaust its appeal.
A blaze on Lodi Street destroyed a frame building behind Mr Hollis grocery, containing gasoline and coal oil. Firemen arrived after the alarm to find the structure already ruined, with only two West Side firefighters present to prevent spread. Miss Katherine Barnes attended a matinee at the Colonial Cleve Yand Saturday.
Republican convention for the Fourth Judicial District of Ohio to nominate a judge for the Court of Common Pleas will meet in Akron Summit County. Delegates apportioned by votes for Governor Herrick in 1905. Lorain Medina and Summit counties selected delegates and chairmen named for county committees.
William J. Long delivered a nature study lecture at Elyria praising its ravine as a rare city treasure. He urged preserving the landscape, warned against neglecting it, and shared tales of animal behavior to show kindness over brutality.
Judge Hinman appointed Congressman A R Webber administrator of the estate of the late Alice M Addis. Addis, formerly of Avon, died in the Magailion asylum where she had been confined. A prize masquerade is planned at Ridgevilla Friday night with Cook's three piece orchestra.
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