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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1904
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from The Elyria Reporter Printing Co listing names and terms like W. & Cantield and Mesoger with unclear context. The readable text hints at subscription and printing details but key facts are missing.
A retrospective on the Republican era celebrates John Hay, Roosevelt, and McKinley era policies. It praises foreign policy honesty and growth under Republican leadership, noting farm and manufacturing expansion, rising population, and the Panama Canal milestone.
A lay preacher urges unity across all churches under one broad human family. He cautions against mutilating bodies for afterlife hope, argues happiness comes from love, charity, and virtuous living, and asserts true purpose is to improve life here and now.
The Democratic Convention met in St Louis to set party policy on money. The gold standard plank vanished after Bryan’s influence, replaced by a weaker clause. General Miles is again snubbed for a presidential naval role, while Taggart seems set to chair.
The Board of Public Service moves to pave Middle Avenue this year. A safe contract with a reliable party is in place and work will proceed promptly in full compliance. The Asphalt company is urged to perform well, with pay and promotions as agreed, while public scrutiny and local praise accompany the project.
A sprawling critique traces John Sharp Williams as Mississippi’s 8th District figure, noting its small 1902 vote total and contrasting home support with his national prominence at St Louis. It cites Bartholdt’s Missouri votes, denounces regional disenfranchisement, and leverages editorials on party leadership and policy.
Thomas Spencer, nine, son of Frank Spencer of Woodland Avenue, was severely injured on Wednesday when a loaded empty shell exploded. He had loaded the shell with powder from fre elskers, plugged it with paper and marble, and after a first misfire, added powder and lit it. The explosion drove the marble into his right wrist, causing grievous lacerations.
A Baltimore American excerpt critiques a Democratic convention scene with political figures Parker Bryan Hearst and McLellan. It laments neglect of the hall, mocks candidates and party factions, and foresees Parker's ascent amid voter fatigue and satire.
Engineer G A LaGron counters Council member Mueller alleging deception about 6th Street width the plot shows Sixth Street extension six inches wider than the current road. Current measured width is 5614 feet with sidewalks and shade trees aligned to rear of existing street.
The National Tube Company rushes erection of new dam bells for unloading iron ore at Lorain. Large consignments bound for the plant for winter use. Dock machinery is being rushed day and night to unload ore panels.
Old papers describe a tidy Ridgeville Center property with a seven month house on two large adjoining lots totaling 8247 by 192 feet. Orchard potential includes apples peaches and grapes. Features a fine well, shade, lawn, barn and hen house near an electric car line. Terms offer half down and balance over time. Partial buyer name 3B BR Peck. Winchester
G A Bark announces appointment as general immigration and industrial agent for Louisville and Nashville K I Co. based in Louisville Kentucky.
The Republican delegates of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Ohio meet in Cleveland on August 10 at 10:20 am to select a candidate for circuit court judge. Counties vote by 500 ballots, yielding 127 delegates total. selection rules align with county and district committees and the Republican State Committee. G. Washburne chairs, Arthur Van Epp secretary.
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