Deadly Report Inside City Limits Sparks Elyria Outcry
Citywide uproar follows a fatal event described as a deadly report within the city lines. Officials vow investigation as residents demand answers and safety reassurances.
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1904
Page
2
Citywide uproar follows a fatal event described as a deadly report within the city lines. Officials vow investigation as residents demand answers and safety reassurances.
The Globe Democrat summarizes early 1904 forecasts for wheat at 664 million bushels, corn 2.887 billion, and oats 909 million, with gains over 1903. It notes manufacturing and mining leading growth, exports rising, and a favorable trade balance despite recent gold outflows for Panama Canal purchases. Overall outlook is optimistic for farmers and the economy.
A disastrous fire at Pittsfield destroyed three barns valued with contents including hay and farm machinery. The loss is estimated at 4000 dollars, with partial insurance coverage. Property belonged to Henry Twerrill Teasdale and Sawyer report a large clearance sale of summer footwear this week.
An advertisement promotes Athlophoros as the remedy for rheumatism stating uric acid causes most cases. It claims a ninety percent cure rate, offers a book by mail, and lists New Haven as the company base with druggists carrying the product or prompting action if not.
The Supreme Tent Suights of the Maccabers of the World in Detroit adopt a new whole life and term rate schedule. New members pay 86 cents to 33.75 per thousand at ages eighteen to fifty. existing members may switch or stay on current rates until age fifty-five. After fifty-five, term plans cost $8 per month, with disability benefits remaining for those staying on current terms. Representative Lersch obtained the statehouse desk used in the last session. old desks go to the county historical society.
Mrs. E. W. Lord, longtime Oberlin college associate and former dean of the women’s department, has left Oberlin to live with her daughter in Batavia New York. Elderly and in declining health she has resided at Talcott Hall in recent years.
An Elyria lodge event notice lists meeting details with E.A. Phipps as secretary. The item also highlights local sales at Teasdale and Sawyer Champney’s with prices on hats shoes creams and footwear and mentions Cleveland retailers offering Walk-Over shoes and other announced discounts.
Lake Shore Ry and Michigan Southern Ry offer a popular low rate excursion July 28. Tickets good on Nos. 2 and 5 to Cleveland then special train to Falls with Niagara Falls round trip 8.55 and Alexandria Bay Montreal option 10.65 higher. Five day returns with latest sale data.
Daily sales run June 1 to September 40 for Lake Shore and Michigan Southern routes to eastern and western resorts. Inquire with ticket agents for details. A pamphlet of eastern resort tours is available for one cent postage to A J Smith Cleveland. Niagara Falls Toronto Alexandria Bay and Montreal excursion on July 28. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promoted by H A Dykeman.
Four daily trains depart Chicago at 9 00 am 10 00 pm and 8 00 am on North Western Limited electric lighted throughout with fast schedules luxurious equipment and dining car service. Tickets rates and sleeping car reservations from A F Cleveland 334 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio. Excursion to Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal and Alexandria Bay by Lake Shore Limited July 18 14 18 1 8 20 22 35 26.
On July 28 Lake Shore Railway offers reduced rate tickets to northern Michigan resort points valid on trains 9 and 23 with Toledo connection to Ann Arbor Railway. Round trip from Elyria is 7.46 with multiple July dates noted. Also low rate excursion to Niagara Falls Toronto Alexandria Bay and Montreal offered July 13 to 26 with additional dates.
Advertises very low rate travel on Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway to Boston at one cent per mile for round trip with return by Sept. 80. Includes stopovers such as New York City on return. Contact Lake Shore ticket agent or write A. J. Smith, GP, and T. A. Cleveland, oO for particulars. July 28 27 90 Aug 24 6]
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway announces tickets to Boston and return dated August 12 13 and 1d at a per mile rate. Tickets valid for return leaving Boston until August 20 or by deposit until September. Describes service as the fastest and most comfortable from the west. Prices listed July 23 27 80 Aug 24 6.
August 12 13 and 14 the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway will sell tickets to Boston and return at a rate of one cent per mile each way. Tickets good to leave Boston until September 30 with stop overs at Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls Put-in-Bay and New York on the return. Inquiries to Lake Shore Agent or A J Smith G P and T A Cleveland Ohio for details. July 23 27 30 Aug 24.
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