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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
6
The Lorain Richland county fight for the state senate seat heats up as critics from Lorain seek to end the rotation tradition favoring Richland. Editorials discuss justice, past contests, and how Medina Ashland and others weigh in with possible candidacy and votes.
The Wadsworth Banner argues Lorain county may align with Medina against Richland in the state senate race. Medina Republicans have shown friendship with Lorain, possibly supporting Lorain’s stance. Two candidates are noted: J. T. Haskell of Wellington and Gov. H. Chamberlain of Elyria, amid rotation debates at the convention.
Washington reports note a deadlock between house and senate committees on the river and harbor bill with no immediate path to agreement though a compromise is expected before noon. Inauguration preparations, oath times for Roosevelt and McKinley, and anticipated costs over one million dollars are described amid a large crowd in the capital.
Bishop Leonard confirms seven at the Episcopal church Sunday. First Congregational hears professor Bosworth on The Lost Son. Rev Wanamaker preaches at Second Congregational morning and evening services. Rev Knapp speaks at Baptist church on Love, the More Excellent Way. Union service at Methodist church. For sale and wanted notices for houses, farms, and a 30 acre Thomas Ingersoll place south of Elyria. Entertainment at Maccabee Hall with Cinerg-graph phonograph recital March 12. W. H. Tucker handles inquiries in Elyria. Mrs Beebe seeks lady agents. help wanted for housekeeper positions.
A flood of notices reveals Elyria residents declaring candidacy for city roles including City Commissioner, City Solicitor, Common Pleas Judge, City Mayor and various council seats. Several names such as Joseph H. Chandler Hina and J. Boynton appear with primaries set for early March. Also listed are official transit schedules linking Elyria with Oberlin and Cleveland areas.
Wanted ads seek agents and a general housework helper for a small family. The listing notes easy selling, neatness, tidiness, and good cooking. Apply at 216 East Third Street.
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