Akron club reforms amid nervousness over men's group
Disjointed OCR reads suggest Akron clubs reorganize amid unease. References mention a men s club and proposals for reforms, with fragmented text indicating a formal change within the organization.
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
1
Disjointed OCR reads suggest Akron clubs reorganize amid unease. References mention a men s club and proposals for reforms, with fragmented text indicating a formal change within the organization.
Mr. Joseph Freeharty returned from the Isthmus of Panama where canal construction is described as chaotic and unorganized. He cites mass imports of workers, poor planning, quarantines, and unsafe conditions, urging a headquarters overhaul to restore order. The piece mixes criticism of Panamanian work sites with boxing commentary about Nelson, Terry, and Perry.
A mad dog roamed the West Side causing panic and biting two children and several dogs. Police tracked the animal, which was shot and killed within an hour. Four dogs belonging to local residents were confirmed bitten while all neighborhood dogs are being watched for new cases. Dr. French treated the injured children and deemed the dog mad. Authorities warn of further risks if additional bites occur.
Mrs Henrietta Peters died at her son Wood Peters residence 72 Winanen Street after a long illness aged years. An immigrant from Germany she came to this country young and was highly respected. Survived by sons Wood Peters Farner steel and daughters Mrs Robert Jonner Mrs Wordinand Phon. Funeral by Rimbach Wridau at the Lutheran church conducted by Rev J A Schmidt.
Lathe Sharp and Michisan Southern offered Monday that electric cars would be put to service this spring on tracks between Chevelland and yrla mn, competing with time electric lines. A father of the electric ships would be placed between Biyti and Norwalk following a recent uprpot the electric car demonstration.
New York March 93 The Terry McGovern versus Tat Hing Nelson six round bout at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia draws a record purse with over 20 000 in tickets sold and expected receipts near 23 000 Nelson to receive about 10 300 from 45 percent of the gross while McGovern nets about 7 350 The match generates strong bets and local hype ahead of the Philadelphia showdown.
A Wheeling resident discharged a statement denying a link between Lainey and any railroad deals. The release claims the Lorin West Virginia air line and Wheeling & Lake Erie line are being pushed by friends, with the Wheeling & Lake Erie denying involvement in the Lorain & Southern project.
Barbara Zuicks Will probate in Hon Hive township details multiple bequests to family members and friends including Catherine Lore Germany 400 Arie Hilberg 100 and Cytherine Hilberg 100. The balance of estate to be divided between Alex Bore and Jah Bore after expenses.
Marriage licenses were issued by the probate court to several couples including Davis Boly 28 and Mary Bollinge 21 both of Lorain, W Pasenow 22 and Woinia Diedrich of Elyria, Morris Carvol ? and Mertthi Quade 14 Cartisly, Burnsstoss, George Pathoser 12 South Lorain iron worker and Elizabeth Burns ? South Lorain, Charlton E Love 21 Lorain steel worker and Katharine Lora Coyln 19 Lorain.
Mr J Klagie manager of the Late erly Clothing Company is confined to his room with illness. He has been ailing for some time and his many friends hope his sickness is not serious.
Sheru Salsbury received a cle enular afving involving a photograph of Harry Reynolds of Cleveland who married in Norwalk a week ago to Miss Mae Smith. He was found to have a wife and grown family in Cleveland. The circular was displayed in the sheriff's rogue gallery at the Teoples' Boot Show Cheapside.
In a county morning scene Marshal Wilford follows a blood trail from a road to a farmyard. He finds a blood pool and tracks to a chicken coop where a number of leghorn chickens were found wrung. Local tensions rise as ridge residents report poultry losses.
A reporter notes a Elyria voting woman read Minnie Marie Seymour's Ideal Man idea and found several Wy- Wa youths answering the description. The town is on the verge of a social and financial boom.
Edward Beecher of the Freeman Co of LaGrange reports a case involving Glenn S Freeman Co formed Sept in LaGrange. Freeman was elected president and Beecher secretary treasurer at a Dec 19 1905 meeting. Freeman sought damages for discharge. company counterclaimed for debt. Case settled with dismissal after Beecher surrendered stock for 200 and paid costs.
Susan B Anthony died Monday night at 11 45 in Rochester New York at her home on Madison street. Doctors Marsena Bieker and Charles S Sumner attended her with sister Miss Mary Anthony at her bedside. Born in Adams Massachusetts in 1820 she devoted her life to temperance anti slavery and the suffrage movement including work with the National Woman Suffrage Association and authoring The History of Woman Suffrage with Stanton Guage and Joslyn. Her death follows a long career in constitutional amendment campaigns and leadership in the movement.
Attorneys General decision may free up to 160 prisoners for housebreaking as a new law takes effect next week. Among those affected are Laren Green from this county, sentenced April 28, 1903, for five years, and Tine Toal from Lorain, sentenced last June for five years. The ruling applies to those currently serving terms. Buy Walk-over shoes at Peoples' Boot Shop Cheapside.
Meyelund matinee idol Vaughn Glas appears Wednesday matinee and evening in Prince Karl at the Elyria Theater. The program lists Glas in leading roles with the usual stage dates announced by local managers.
A war scrap iron shipment of 60800 pounds arrived in the city via the BL and O line shipped by A Schwartzenberg to a man named Liebling who fled the city after debt. Tanbling allegedly started a foundry and forged a $240 check on Lorain County Bank. He hired many workers and bought goods but did not pay wages or settle bills. Creditors seized the load under Justice Lord’s order, with Constable Cahoon detaining the car for four days. Plaintiff seeks $400 in damages for unlawful detention.
The petition states Wright and his wife, married July 27, 1903, have one child Ethel. He alleges she would not cook his meals and that she removed household goods to her parents’ home while he worked at the shipyard.
Attorney general receives claims against Stank and Little and about 75 to 100 creditors file notices. Creditors will meet at the courthouse to appoint three trustees and the bankrupt will be examined. The firm owned dredging property and real estate in Lorain and were prominent harbor operators.
Ato dhe iueting ronda oop Miia Lodge No. 165 Bo PL OS Els holds a meeting to nominate officers for the next year. Attendees are urged to attend and a social session follows with committee reports and new features announced.
Mir Joma Hath, inspector of public buildings, began a tour of Bucyrus and Galion on Monday. He will inspect state hotels and other facilities to assess compliance with required appliances and safety provisions under his jurisdiction.
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