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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1906
Page
2
The item lists subscription options for The Daily Reporter and The Weekly Reporter. It notes weekly carrier delivery and yearly mail delivery prices, including outside Elyria rates, though some figures appear garbled. The text preserves the basic pricing idea and delivery methods.
Congressman T E Burton spoke in the Ohio Hall of Representatives urging courage and duty to constituents and state. He criticized party control in municipal elections, urged absolute divorcement of parties there, and warned against railroading weak candidates. He cited Cleveland’s model mayor and Lew Bernard uniting to defeat a reform bill, signaling growing support for primary reform.
The Republican Convention for Lorain Medina and Summit counties to nominate a judge will convene in Akron Summit County Ohio on March 6 1906 at two o clock p m Delegates are apportioned by county based on votes for Governor Herrick in November The temporary chair is Lee Elliott Medina and A A Rowley Summit with a committee named for Lorain Medina and Summit counties The Lorain County Republicans will organize under this call
The article blends 18th century steam power notes with a hair loss cure claim by Newbro's Herpicide, then advertises a Lorain county political delegates mass meeting led by H A Dykeman to select 54 delegates for a judicial convention in Akron, 1906, detailing roles for George H. Chamberlain and Geo L. Glitsch.
Large audience heard defense evidence at the court house in the Torney murder case. J Knight testified to Lee's threatening attitude before the shooting. George Griffith, a lunch counter man, saw Burt Lee with Torney at Franklin hotel bar minutes before the shooting. Torney and Lee argued over a drink, Lee threatening to "fx you" for this, and Lee later vowed to get even with the "Dago." The court adjourned at 11 50.
Report claims gambling rooms operate near Lorain with recent hold up behind hidden doors and money lost by two men. Officials say investigations found no evidence of such rooms yet strong local chatter points to a nearby gambling resort. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised within the same text.
Councilman Boynton reports a plan with Columbia Forge and Steel to install two gas lamps and maintain one at the gas engine works, plus one at the B and O crossing, if the city bears the cost of another. He favors electric lights on Wilford and Third streets while Muellar opposes more electric lighting. The council requests a lighting committee report to determine needs before any replacement.
Liquor interests back a measure raising the Dow liquor tax from 350 to 1000 dollars after Springfield riots shifted opinion. The tax hike is portrayed as a mild remedy by both wet and dry factions. Anti Saloon League officials warn higher taxes may drive saloons to operate in secrecy or close. dealers doubt sweeping benefits, urging license checks on saloon keepers for compliance.
The will of Elvira Hi Jones of Wellington was filed Tuesday at the probate court. She leaves real and personal property to her sons and daughters, naming Ber Davidson Perry Davidson William Davidson Lydia Cassidy Belle Atkinson Lucy Hull and Chas Franklin Davidson. The last named is appointed executor of the will.
Mayor Chapman urged the council to pass an ordinance to prevent backing vehicles onto sidewalks. Residents along Turner street complain of cinder walks being driven over, with a recent near- collision on Turner. The mayor will have the matter referred to the street and sidewalk committee and the city solicitor for action.
Classified notice seeking rate card for column ads with three lines including headline offering 25 cents for three lines and 5 cents per additional line. Calls for skilled toolmakers and mechanical work, in person application at Western Automatic Machine Scraw Company. Also lists livestock and labor ads with contact Blaine Bros Piano Co and Stroup 268Hdr.
An experienced stenographer records a cryptic note about secure items and a price clue. The fragment hints at trade terms and a date, with garbled phrases suggesting a local market or listing entry. Further readable detail is insufficient to identify people places or events.
Classified notice seeking a girl for a second job and rooms with bath for rent in the Sweet Block. Mrs W N Gates directs inquiries to Elyria Grocery Co at 227 tf.
An 8 room house with gan and water and a chicken house is listed with lot lines Elbe and Huron streets. Enquire of C A Cox at 335 East Broad Street. Also a WANTED ad seeks a good cook with reference to Mrs BH F Allen at 282 on Washington Avenue. Feathers WANTED by The Sanitary Feather Mattress Company paying cash for old and new feathers at 69 West Avenue.
Classified rental note announces a suite of rooms on Jackson terrace at the corner of Fifth street and East avenue near 224 Gates avenue with contact phone 979Y 3-6-3t for inquiries.
In Columbus on March 7 the house judiciary committee voted to indefinitely postpone three bills proposing life imprisonment as the harshest penalty. The action preserves capital punishment in Ohio and strengthens the approach to capital crimes, alongside the Trott bill allowing electrocution for a convict who kills a penitentiary guard.
A special city council meeting is set for next Wednesday evening to hear the wishes of Mr. A. L. Garford as his committee explains what he needs for the consolidation of his two large automobile factories. The meeting was adjourned into Wednesday evening on a councilman’s motion. The county auditor’s action reducing the school tax collection fee by one percent cuts Auditor Remick’s salary by 1000 dollars. Barberton’s water comes from drilled wells now showing signs of exhaustion and a canal may be needed for supply.
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