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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
4
The narrative describes Allied moves and rival power interests involving Japan China Russia England and Turkey in a broad wartime setting. It notes France and Germany pressuring Japan and Russia's strategic stance, with Japan potentially prevailing while internal strains threaten Russia.
The piece questions whether a Senate inquiry will raise morality in Utah or elsewhere. It argues that Reed Smoot’s personal character and right to a seat are the issue, not his religious beliefs, and warns that expelling him for belief in the Mormon bible risks penalizing faith itself. It notes two sides to the polygamy question and the danger of convicting Smoot merely for belief.
A provocative critique warns against illegible writing, urging Lawyerly decorum and clear business manners. The piece mocks pretensions of genius tied to bad handwriting while defending proper communication and public literacy. It mentions a water test claim and praises a small magazine, Four Track News, for valuable reading matter at low cost.
The article argues for moving local elections from spring to fall and possibly consolidating elections to reduce turmoil and costs. It cites figures on water works, warns against bad actors in party politics, and praises Senator Hanna and Governor Harack for supporting the change while criticizing opponents and riotous actions in Springfield. It also discusses primary protection and the need for party integrity amid electoral shifts.
The report discusses tax rate increases and obligations from prior years. It notes wide reach into Lorain County families and contrasts our revenue needs with postponed coal strikes. The piece hints at a high rate of seven mills and questions what this year will bring.
The radical board met Monday to complete the 19th Street school building by adding four rooms. Architect Warner presented projected plans for Browleg area expansion with more space. The project may use steam or hot water heating. A bond sale of 25 bonds at 500 dollars each with interest payable annually was authorized and bids opened April 4.
Auctioneer KON Harle Dan Eason offers farm stock and equipment at public sale one mile south of Grafton at Charles Aliabure place on Tuesday March 15, 1904. Items include horses cows brood sow chickens ducks oats carp potatoes bags, buggy, spring wagon, lumber, tools, plows, cultivators, harness, stove, and household goods. Terms: cash with approved security. Also catalogs for Russo Japanese War maps and military tables offered by A F Cleveland.
Advertises subscription deals for Norwalk Farm and Home Enterprise with Daily Reporter and Weekly Reporter rates. Mentions Thoroughbred Berkshire hogs and a medication guarantee by Dr Daniels for horse and cattle products. Includes contact hint at Ward Tolhurst North Amherst and a date line February 27.
A public auction on execution from Lorain County Court of Common Pleas will be held at the courthouse north door in Amherst on Saturday April 1904 between 10 and 11 o clock. Property described as lot 290 and 30 in Hazel’s addition North Amherst bounded by Isaac Hazel street Wells and George streets appraised at 400 dollars with a minimum bid of 266 2/3 dollars. Cash due day of sale. C F Sailbury Sheriff Lorain County Ohio.
Farmers urged to extend outdoor work year round to boost output. Stock raisers benefit from balanced flesh and fat foods like velvet bean and cassava. The notice invites inquiries to GoA Park of the Louisville and Nashville Inmigration and Industrial Agent in Louisville Kentucky.
Legal notice shows Mary Murray and Thomas Murray residents of Allcoate England and unknown heirs of Patrick Kelly must answer by March 13 1904 in Lorain County Common Pleas case 7261. Isabella Bizett filed to invalidate a March 1899 deed from Margaret Kelly to Elen Duffy and a mortgage from Ellen Duffy to Maria Barry about land in Erie City Lorain County with fraud and injunctive relief sought.
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