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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
4
The Elyria Reporter announces subscription terms and rates issued by The Heperter Printing Co. The notice lists payment details and mailing arrangements for daily delivery.
Excerpted remarks by Elihu Roos urging government responsibility within the Republican Party. He emphasizes cooperative federal action and nonhostility to corporations while opposing harmful trust practices. References 1908 regulatory milestones and congressional actions to curb monopolies and protect interstate commerce.
The Cleveland Leader notes multiple antitrust cases curbing railroad rebates, poolings, meat price fixing, and rail monopolies. It lauds judicial enforcement under the act of 1903, while warning against immigration-driven labor pressure and its effects on wages and public costs.
The piece discusses how U.S. industrial conditions influence immigration more than Europe, noting a high 1909 April arrival total of 91 868 vs 126 286 in 1908. It links remigration to business cycles and reports Atlantic steamship rates slashing fares to spur outward movement, despite labor market warnings.
The article argues lake water often carries sewage despite size, citing Cleveland Columbus and Chicago as examples. It notes Ohio river water and western streams are unsuitable untreated for public supply, endorsing Elyria’s filtration system and noting mechanical filtration as a future standard for large towns and expenses tied to lake water systems.
The article argues that lifting lake water nine miles up to 800 feet costs far more than drainage, with tax supporters admitting higher expenses. It predicts July water rents will reveal the burden of the lake water system and a yearly deficit around 16000 dollars to be covered by taxes.
Public policy view credits Cleveland Civic Federation committee for helping end the Masters and Pilots strike between Lake Carriers and crews. Separation of captains from mates eyed to reduce conflict and restore ship ownership influence. East River travel warned against dangers of cheap excursions and overcrowded vessels.
A Norris town, Pennsylvania case against Lehigh Valley Traction Co awarded $10000 damages after a collision where the plaintiff stood on the platform rather than inside. Judge Swartz ruled that a passenger who stands on the platform risks both the road and position unless a valid reason is given for not sitting inside. The piece notes crowding, delays, and calls for more thoughtful behavior to improve safety and convenience for travelers.
For sale a seven room house at Ridgeville Center with two large lots 824 by 132 feet. Orchard includes apples pears and grapes. Features a fine well water shade and front lawn. Barn 34 by 30 and a hen house. Three minutes walk from electric cars. Terms: half down and balance on time. Contact Peck widane 23tt.
A series of property transfers and deeds are recorded across Columbia township and adjacent areas. Names include Emeline Hitchcock Amanda Martin Herman Beesing and Gideon Libs with parcels in Columbia LaGrange Grafton Brownhelm Henrietta and Sheffield townships and villages such as Elyria and LaGrange. Monetary values for several parcels range from 33.94 to 1200 dollars.
Card of Thanks from Mrs E L Disbro and family thanks neighbors friends lodges and newspapers of Elyria and Oberlin for support and flowers after bereavement. Divorce notice: Myrtle Stakes seeks divorce from Charles Stakes on grounds of extreme cruelty habitual drunkenness and neglect of duty since their 1897 marriage. asks alimony and custody considerations.
City and county officials announce a forthcoming game lineup with players Whitney Schmauch Valerias Kaley John Smith Rogers Sankey Eason Howtetts and officers Hanks Myers Jacobs Needs as umpires, Mayor Folger consented to umpire duties.
The note urges a reader to inspect and compare products carefully to see strong points that others miss. It suggests visiting the seller for a thorough look and implies buyers will be convinced after due diligence.
The text urges farmers to relocate south to farm and fatten stock year round, citing lower shelter costs and higher output. It claims Alabama and Florida supply velvet bean and cacao as cheap fattening feeds, and asserts greater money with less labor in southern farming, berry growing, and truck gardening along rail lines. Contact A. Park, Gen’l Immigration and Industrial Agent, Louisville and Nashville R B Co, Louisville KY.
The Republican Circuit Court Judicial Convention for Ohio's Eighth Judicial Circuit will meet in Cleveland on August 10 at 10 30 a m to select one candidate for circuit court judge. Delegates are apportioned by county based on votes, with methods of selection to be determined by county and district committees.
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