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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1907
Page
4
General Mar offers to assist in obtaining proper delivery service by sending all complaints and orders directly to the main office. Contact Rawson 8a and Bell Main 142-W for the Republic Printing Co. arrangements.
A city planning note urges careful bench placement in the central park to protect privacy for residents seeking a quiet space. It warns that distant benches near main walks may invite harassment by a subset of park goers, while emphasizing safety and a welcoming environment for families and pedestrians.
The Los Angeles Times regards Mr Harriman as an intellectual giant for his ability to remember the names of all the various people mentioned.
The item surveys jokes about a German and English speaking couple using sign language, notes surprise at army plans for the Panama canal, and criticizes literary pay as Win Howell and Mark Twain earnings are discussed. It ponders Roosevelt’s support and a plea to open Panama with Southern Black labor.
Colorado farmer William Wambaugh reported his wife Sophie te Finten vanished after he gave her more than $3000 to buy a hat. The pair had wed in Denver a week prior and planned to return to Colorado. Police say the wife induced the transfer after purchasing clothing.
Fred Harrison Smith, once a local newspaper man, returns to Elyria. The noted vocalist and broad audience entertainer travels with stories from his career and an old Michigan sales stint, while his voice remains strong despite years.
A chatter of anecdotes unfolds from a Mayers Club discussion in New York with references to Stranzer Lancaster County figures, Miss Calthorpe, and a bacon debate. The piece notes Saint-Saens praising American enterprise, a barber shop tale about pianists, and Ethel Barrymore signing a farcical portrait with a sly inscription.
An article advocates Flectrogen as a non alcoholic germicide and antiseptic for women. It claims women endure more pain than men and warns against alcoholic medicines. The ad promotes Flectrogen bottles at fifty cents to one dollar and offers a free sample by sending name and address to Fremont, Ohio.
A meeting is set for Wednesday night at 7 pm in Rapist church to discuss forming a Y M C A in Elyria. Organizers expect strong interest and a large turnout to advance the plan.
Application for parole filed for D. W. Baker prisoner at the Ohio Penitentiary. Warden and chaplain recommend consideration. Hearing set for after August 7, 1907.
At a secret council meeting last night President F H Pomeaby and Supt Wilcoxson urged extending the belt line franchise without bidding. The move surprised members and the traction issue is expected to be opened at this evening's council meeting.
City Magistrate Whitman handles a case involving William Leonard 20 and two associates charged with larceny of goods worth between 20000 and 25000 dollars seized from the Atlants F Co. officials say missing merchandise was funneled through shipments to a confederate. Separate note mentions pensions: Commissioner Warner reports 185099 pension applications filed under new law for Mexican and Civil War service with grants of 12 to 20 dollars for eligible ages.
Fragmentary notes describe a Dover origin for a boy linked to a New York mystery. The text hints at an aged appearance and a missing year or identity, with unclear details about a person named Mr. N and a supposed journey from Dover.
Brief items report M Phnom Penh premier and interior minister assassinated in Sofia. In Knoxville Tennessee a jury of six men and one woman convicts Robert Oliver and six others of peonage. W Fuller inventor of a horse-shoe making machine dies in Hanover County aged 55. Senate inquiry into Brownsville array discharge and War investigations continue in Washington and Harrisburg amid accusations of extravagance and overcharges.
The B. & GO. contemplates a special Pullman train excursion to Washington D C for teachers during the Easter Vacation from March 30 to April 6 with particulars to follow.
A reporter in a neighboring city accepts a police court official’s ride and later faces cold stares from an acquaintance, a lack of recognition from two fashionable women, and a hurried return to town after realizing exposure may affect his work.
A narrative describes yarn and water cutting stone bars as proof of fiber strength, followed by a note on chess origins. It traces chess from eastern roots to Hindu cheturanga and ancient Chinese game derivations, contrasting old and modern names for the game of war.
A quirky tale from New Hips details Miss Kate Sanborn and her failed duck enterprise. The ducks devour profits and frustrate the farmer listeners as she laments coaxing the birds to speak. An old farmer quips that all your ducks are drakes.
A writer argues that items labeled as Austrian blinkers, Turkish rhabarb, Prussian blue, and honey soap contradict their supposed origins and uses. The piece claims several foods and materials come from places or sources different from their names, challenging common assumptions.
Mr Doubieday displayed his twin infants in a downtown carriage with heads peeking from blankets. A passerby exclaimed that one baby appeared to have a head on both ends, eliciting astonishment.
A trust magnate laments reformers' early actions and criticizes government focus on Rhode Island for overcapitalization, calling the issue a pity and reflecting on historical regulatory missteps.
A London correspondent profiles a 62 year old Indian ascetic described as a Mahatma pope who rejects wealth, preaches mind control, and claims to witness transposed souls. He hosts a mix of guests including a British duke and an American wife as followers arrive daily to hear his stark sermons and austere living.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum praising the tariff as a great institution. He says it is a text to impress constituents with profound wisdom, noting it may be used to speak in a way that nobody understands.
Johnson begins a first test of words with meanings as he debates a dictionary of things people didn’t mean. The passage notes his moment of realization regarding the task’s enormity and mentions he fed into the project.
An ad claims a parasite on the scalp causes dandruff and hair loss and promotes Newtro'sa Harpicide as a cure. It asserts the product destroys the germ, stops shedding, and promises permanent results, with samples available by mail from The Herpicle Co. in Detroit and Phillips & Co. as agents.
For sale a large seven room house with a good barn near shops on the West Side. Suitable for a boarding house. Fruit trees grapes currants cistern water and gas. Reasonable first payment and monthly installments. Apply A. Con.
The Elyria Telephone Company's new news directory is prepared and available. Call at the attic West Second Street 228-101 for copies or if you need help or have items to sell. A reporter position is available and will be filled quickly.
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