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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
4
The Elyria Reporter lists subscription options with daily reporter delivery by carrier or mail, detailing monthly and yearly rates and terms. It notes different pricing for local and outside areas and includes renewal and payment expectations.
A historical critique traces the common law as a reasoned rule of conduct shaped by judge-made decisions, then notes how edicts and statutes arose to fix defects, sometimes worsening issues. It cites abuses, party-driven laws, property questions, and urges cautious governance and anti-lynching stance by Louisiana’s governor as moral guidance.
Discussion argues against abolishing juries, noting constitutional limits on jury trials without congressional action. It praises jury deliberation by twelve sober men, warns against overpowered judges, and suggests allowing judges more supervision while retaining appeals to correct mistakes.
French economist Anatole Beaulieu predicts a union of most European nations into a great federation under Alliance Fran?aise auspices. England would align with the United States, Russia would stand as a separate power, and Turkey would be absorbed. The talk warns Europe faces danger from American progress and the rising East as Japan spurs China.
The Supreme Court ruled a city must honor its contract like any private party, in a case involving Cleveland street railway rate plans. It held the city council could not alter a five cent fare fixed and accepted, despite partisan disputes over future fare changes and national politics.
A history of vigilance committees shows how mobs evolved to control cities like San Francisco in the 1850s, with judges and police briefly supplanted by vigilant crowds. It contrasts with Colorado’s similar fears, then shifts to rail safety, noting head on collisions cause deaths despite regulated care and competent crews.
The Republicans of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Ohio encompassing Cuyahoga Lorain Medina and Summit will meet in Cleveland on August 10 1904 at 10 30 a.m. to select one candidate for circuit court judge. Delegates are apportioned by county and chosen by county committees or the district committee if needed.
The notice advertises first mortgages at six and seven percent net returns on investment amounts from 250 to 20 000 secured by improved Cleveland real estate. For details contact The Hamby Realty Co at 511-514 Park Building, Maywts.
A Philadelphia Record opinion asserts divorce stems from vice and licentiousness and from vanity and temper, not merely quarrels. It argues clergy should combat the vices leading to divorce, not just divorce itself, noting cruelty risks and life disruption in unhappy unions.
Good news from Oregon where the Republican ticket swept all candidates by large majorities. The report suggests this omen will help the party gain nationwide momentum ahead of next November elections.
An early offer invites readers to subscribe to a weekly Norwalk Farm and Home publication with a clean marker. Daily Reporter yearly rate set at 32.50 and Weekly Reporter at 1.50 cash to advance subscribers.
A Lorain County public notice states a petition will go to the county commissioners at the next regular session on the first Monday of June 1904 seeking alteration and vacation of a state road in Elyria Ohio. The description covers Huron street area and an equal strip on the opposite side to be dedicated in lieu of the proposed vacation, dated April 29 1904 and signed by The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company.
Lorain County commissioners to consider vacating a 0.488 mile portion of the old Elyria Plank road in Black River township and Lorain City. The proposed center line runs from the New York Chicago and St Louis Hallroad east to the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway, with a public hearing set for June 1904. signatures include Wm Honecker and others.
A small advertisement promotes a 64 page fully illustrated book about new gold fields in Idaho. It promises an accurate description and claims to be the only book in print on the subject. Readers are urged to send ten cents to the Stuyvesant Publishing in New York City.
A seller urges readers to compare “ours” with competitors. The ad invites visitors to inspect thoroughly, then visit others, promising buyers will choose their wine. It emphasizes versatility and superiority without naming brands or locations.
Scott Farnsworth guardian seeks authority to sell real estate in Nova Troy Ashland Ohio to support Emile Farnsworth ward, alleging insufficiency of personal estate. Property includes Lot 63 in Nova and adjoining parcel totaling about five and one half acres, with appraisal and sale under court order. Respondent required to answer by July 30, 1904.
Attention Farmers. Why stay in the north six months and endure doors and winter costs when you can work year round in the South. Alabama and Florida produce fal great varieties and are cheap fattening materials. More money can be made with farming, fruit, and garden work in the South. For information contact G. A. Park, General Immigration and Industrial Agent, Louisville & Nashville R. R. Co., Louisville, Ky.
Lorain County petitioners at the next session on Monday in June 1804 seek to alter and vacate a county road segment in Elyria. The proposal describes starting at the Wabat River and West Bridge street intersection, extending 190 feet north, then a complex reentry and lot line adjustments, with an equal strip on the opposite side to be dedicated for public use. The notice references the Take Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company and bears a date in April 1908.
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