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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1990
Page
2
The Elyria Reporter lists publication by Reporter Printing Company with editors L. B. Fauver and E. Disbro. Subscription terms include daily car delivery and yearly mail rates, with office located at No 15 East Broad.
The piece argues for rapid Hawaiian annexation as essential to U S interests. It praises preexisting American influence, native readiness for self government, and the value of Hawaii as a Pacific outpost. It notes recent U S actions toward Puerto Rico and urges support for leveraging Puerto Rican coffee to boost prosperity.
The Reporter urges council action to obtain a precise cost estimate before the spring bond vote on lake water. A leading businessman and Chamber of Commerce voices warn the proposed $160,000 issue could fail without an engineer's accurate forecast of total taxation.
The article argues extending the county funds deposit law to cities villages townships and school boards to pay interest on balances. It cites savings in Lorain county and criticizes current practice where funds earn no interest or are mishandled. It also notes courts disapprove improper gains and urges mandatory coverage to taxpayers statewide. It touches on Hay open door policy and tariff debates in the Philippines, clarifying it relates to trade treatment within spheres of influence.
A sermonlike piece imagines Confucius editing a country weekly, listing the varied duties, from politics to births and funerals, that would fill his days. It contrasts ideal ethics with the clamor of modern journalism and notes the Boers and British in a separate political note.
Letter writer argues for a fair popular vote on 8800 water works bonds but questions costs of about 7000 pipe tons at market rates 80 to 400 per ton. He notes pipe alone could total 2 000 and argues elected officials should investigate facts to avoid burdens on posterity and prosperity.
Letter writer alias John Wall rebukes river water critics while endorsing river over lake supply. He cites odor and sewer contamination fears, opposes private Elyria/Lorain control, and argues for filtered river water as the cheapest, most economical option.
A probate petition in a county court seeks determination of the validity of a purported last will and testament of Joseph Mayes, deceased, with parties named as respondents. The filing alleges mental incapacity and calls for an issue to decide whether the instrument is the decedent’s last will and codicil, with letters testamentary requested for the executor. Respondents are notified to answer by a given date or the petition will proceed.
The notice details a Lorain County foreclosure sale on an order of the Court of Common Pleas, listing parcels in Avon Township and broad land boundaries. It notes a public auction date, time, and terms, including cash payment and appraised values, with sheriff and attorney listings and related probate and dissolution notices. It also includes adverse party notices and instructions to answer by a specified date.
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