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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
1
The board of public service endorsed an eight hour day, with lake pumping station workers to toil eight hours while others may still be required to ten. Salary readjustment per state guidance discussed without resolution, and a city plumber permit ordinance to curb unpermitted water services was directed to the solicitor.
Mayor Chapman urges the city council to pass an anti spitting ordinance to curb sidewalk expectoration. He notes current statutes lack such a rule and argues enforcement would improve street cleanliness, citing past incidents and align the city with larger communities.
A hearing on Frank Ro Fauver s application for a receiver was held before Judge Washburn. By consent all parties Louis Schnuerer was named receiver and his bond set at 4000 dollars.
A Elyria Musicians Union meeting decided the status of Alten's hall on the unfair list after labor disputes caused a previous lease by Septem club a year ago. The fault for delayed notice was discussed but the negligent party was not disclosed by attendees.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Charles Knapp of Rochester extend sympathy after their infant child died in its crib. The baby appeared healthy before dawn when found unresponsive in bed.
A new corporation named Wiska Builders' Supply Company of Biyra is organized with a capital of 25000 dollars. Incorporators are George Fronly H J Niepfoot C M Rumyan F C Wolf and Frank A F. The firm is officially incorporated under the new arrangement.
Judge Washburn discharged Superintendent Nestor of the Cleveland and South Western Traction Company from charges tied to a city ordinance of April 18 1905. The ruling held the city failed to prove a nuisance existed and affirmed that nuisance definitions are judicial, not municipal, matters absent a controlling statute.
Judge Washburg grants Alfred J. Todd of Lorain a divorce from Florence Todd after cross petitions. She alleged threats and abandonment. he claimed her absence and neglect. Florence did not appear to substantiate charges. decree issued Tuesday morning.
In Xenia Ohio brakeman Roy Smith aged 22 was crushed to death between two car cuts in the Pennsylvania yards. In Forge Virginia a separate incident details a fatality. In Norwalk Ohio Harry Harry a Black guitar and mandolin teacher was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for criminal assault.
Fareaster Foster reports in the Vole da Boo that a disturbance will reach the Pacific coast around the 28th, cross the Rockies by the 24th, with temperatures rising briefly in early periods but remaining cool. Warm waves follow west of the Rockies by the 23rd, then cool waves by the 26th to 30th, bringing a period of mild warmth before a forecast of precipitation and colder temperatures. After January 22, cold weather lasts three to four days, then rises, but a later cold wave makes the last ten days of January colder than usual.
Miss Lulu Cragin and Warren C Fowls were married January 7 at the Cragin home two miles south of Grafton. Rev. Albert Beale officiated as family and a few friends attended. They will reside at Glendale Court Elyria after February 1 with best wishes from many friends.
A local notice urges immediate action on the East Bridge street bridge. The narrow muddy driveway forces pedestrians and teams to share the path unsafely, with mud splashing from vehicle wheels. Officials are asked to clean and remedy the condition at once.
Frederick Witzlebin of Kipton sued James Johnston of Oberlin for 705.67 for personal property after farm work on shares ended in disagreement. The common pleas court settled with Witzlebin receiving 376 for his bill and 35 for wheat. a balance remains disputed and the matter will be settled in sixty days with a potential suit for damages up to 2900.
Grand jury returns 15 indictments from 22 cases. Joseph Torney, former Lorain saloon keeper, indicted for murder in the first degree for allegedly shooting Bert Lee at the Hotel Franklin. Also named are Stephen Winstone for luring a girl to ruin and J P Ladd for embezzlement. Jury visits jail, endorsing an annex for female prisoners and a padded lunatic cell.
William Hofecker, a Cleveland saloon keeper with a Lorain origin, claims a silent enemy fatally disrupts his life. He reports $500 missing, poisoned horse deaths, vandalized roof holes, and a nearly finished pew building ruined by rain. He sold his saloon and plans to leave Cleveland to escape the threat.
A Ridgeville Congregational church board met to discuss Rev Frank Crowe’s resignation. Public sentiment over the secret demand and strong calls for him to stay led the board to offer a public statement if he reconsidered. Crowe promised to withdraw his resignation for the time being at the upcoming Sunday services.
Thursday evening the local members of the Wyrlia lodge of Eagles will hold a big time. They have invited the Lorain members to attend in a large body. An excellent program will be prepared and a general good time will be spent.
On East Avenue a five family department house will be erected by J. C. Binns next to the Christian Science church. The building will be a commodiona one and Philadelphia brick will be used in its construction. Architect W. E. Campbell is drawing the plans.
Contractor W. B. Abbey has the debris removal and general rebuild task at the Andiwur hotel. Kaiser Brothers originally held the contract but withdrew as another firm was to take over debris removal and rebuilding duties. About six workers are on site.
Report said Oberlin students who painted a cow belonging to J Edwards and removed the milker were to be brought before a grand jury but the court did not confirm the proceeding. Prosecutor Stevens stated he had heard nothing about the case so the students need not fear indictment.
Prosecuting Attorney Eugene Carlin plans a Cleveland conference with federal authorities to secure custody of Mrs Enola Morehouse, indicted for first degree murder and jailed in Cleveland on a mail fraud charge. If successful, she will be brought to trial in February as the mother of a child who died while in her care has fled the state to avoid witness testimony.
A bill introduced by Lerseh of Lorain in Ohio may pass to reestablish day schools for deaf and dumb children in Cleveland. The measure would pay school boards 150 dollars annually for each pupil in the deaf education program using the oral system as mandatory.
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