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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows references to rail connections south of a main line near Baltimore and Lorain, with mentions of freight yards, steel and coil makers, and property interests. The text hints at construction timing and potential industrial impact but remains unclear and partial.
A L Garford, president of Garford automobile works, told the Chamber of Commerce last evening that a combined Garford factory for Elyria and Cleveland will be erected in Elyria. Construction starts April 1 and operation begins October 1. The meeting drew a large turnout, with Nye presiding. Lt Eames of Garford spoke on automobile industry stability and the shift to power wagons. Garford will be expanding and aims to locate the works in Elyria, though some prefer Cleveland.
Auto, a Paris car paper, gathered about 1000 answers on the practical car for men of moderate means. Physicians prefer a $660 single cylinder 6 HP closed two seat car averaging 18 mph. Small merchants want a $650 7 HP top car for four at 26 mph. Traveling men seek a $650 9 HP car. Retired businessmen favor a four cylinder 12 HP about $1700.
Ir. Traxler, arrested on a charge of selling liquor to a minor, pleaded not guilty, then changed his mind and pleaded guilty in Mayor Chapman's court. He was fined and costs assessed. The notice ends with an invitation to use the want column.
The board unanimously accepted the high bid of Seasongood and Myer of Cincinnati for the school bonds, with premiums listed for fourteen bidders. Other bids from Otis & Howg Cleveland and Security Savings Bank Toledo followed. The auditing committee report was adopted and the board planned a morning walk-through with Architect Wormser to inspect the new school building for missing items such as screens and weights for basement windows.
Dominico Amato two years old, son of Mr and Mrs Pasquale Amato of Penfield avenue Lorain, fell into a wash tub filled with boiling water during Saturday morning cleaning. He lingered in agony until Sunday morning when he died. The mother, Vested in steam, suffered burns while rescuing the child. A physician attended but could not save him.
F A Stetson a Republican and Roland B Reely a Democrat were appointed by the probate judge as inspectors of Lorain county treasury. They reported the treasurer's books in excellent shape with everything properly accounted for and auditor's records likewise correct. Inspectors praised the audit system and filed their report today.
American car makers push to enter the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup in Nassau on Long Island. Pope, White, Thomas, and Maxwell lead early entries with about twelve nominations expected. May 1 entry deadline, race set for October 6 or 13 after two-week eliminations. Possible Cup Commission head replacement discussed if Robert Morrell cannot lead again.
The court spent all day selecting a jury to try Joe Torney on murder charges for the shooting of Burt Lee, a young colored man. Witnesses testified that Torney fired two shots, the first likely killing Lee, as he searched for the victim at the Franklin hotel area.
Crowds filled the Baptist church last evening for a sacred concert by the choir under Men’s Club sponsorship. Frank Wilford chaired, praising the club’s aims. First part featured Worship God in Nature with solos by Florence Wiley and Gale Ridgeway. The Holy City was performed in the second part under Jobs E. Wickler.
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