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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
1
The OHIO House debated a liquor tax bill raising the dow tax from 340 to 1000 dollars and boosting rail dining car fees to 3400 annually. A tense roll call delayed adjournment as absentees were sought and sergeants at arms stood ready.
County prosecutors across Ohio organize to challenge a so called bridge trust. Investigations target alleged restraints on trade with a focus on county purchasing and material costs. Key players include McMahon Monnett and Wade Bilis with coordination among Cuyahoga Erie Stark Ottawa Union Ross counties. A Muskingum petition accuses county officials of improper payments totaling about 80 thousand dollars in bridge procurement.
The Methodist Wyliscopal church invites members friends and strangers to an evening reception at 7 30 with a program of music and short addresses at eight. The Bay ton male quartet and Mr Arch Daw non will perform and the Davies excelsior orchestra will provide music all free of charge.
Postmaster reports the first automobile mail route between Detroit and nearby stations. Limited use in Lorain noted. in Cleveland area, auto service could expand, with seven weekday trips and four Sunday trips between two stations on a public route.
The railway revival centers on Wheat interests backing a steam line around Amherst and South Amherst to tap undeveloped stone fields. Rumors hint the plan may be a Ramsey project serving as a feeder to Lorain and Ashland, with quarries as a primary motivation.
Hiary Avery, day porter at the Toplitt hotel, will join Cummings' wild west show as part of its cooking department. The organization has operated a permanent Chicago show for years, and Avery brings extensive experience in teaching Girenses and traveling across the United States.
Lorain lawyers Thompson Gliteeh and Cinninger were chosen as attorneys for the Lorain and West Virginia railroad amid surprise. Thompson said the line from Lorain to Wellington is advancing fast, with a large Pittsfield township land parcel bought for 2500 dollars and condemnation actions begun. The L and W V will likely reach the steel plant area, though exact access to South Lorain remains uncertain. Ramsey had no role, and no rails or equipment orders have been placed.
A Lake Shore and Michigan Southern mail train No 428, due 4 13, struck a hand car carrying seven men heading for the city. The crew jumped clear as the engine bore down, saving their lives amid rumors seven on the hand car were killed.
A Ferocious editor attack blames alcohol and "black blood" for American decay. Citing Miss Alice Roosevelt’s wedding as a trigger, Ernest Charles laments social degeneration and warns of a coming crisis as states drift apart. The piece contrasts American laxity with French prudishness.
Mrs Carrie May Whitney secured a divorce from Charles Rh Whitney on a counter petition. The marriage occurred in August 1598 in Turn County.
H Basso a tailor on Eighth Street was stepping off a moving C S W car near his home at six o'clock. He swung himself off and fell heavily, sustaining heavy bruises to the head but no serious injury. Clara B Brown and BH 60 Brown to Casmir Turton deed to city of Lorain for 3765 dollars.
Deeds recalled on Tuesday include Georg April estate administrator transferring land in Wellington village to Lyneth Alice H. McCoy and Alex McCoy Rim. H. Stevenson and Mary A. Stevenson. consideration 1850. Joseph Wnegold to Hisworth Jackson and Hazel Jackson land in Lorain city for 5000. Mendelsohn to Joseph Finegold land in Eaton township for 6000. Sarahi Jackson administratrix estate of James Jackson to Joseph Finegold and Mendelsohn land in Baton township for 6800. The Big Realty Company to Everett F Whitney and Ernest L Whitney lot 16 in Elyria city for 400. Byron G Nichols and wife to H Hageman land in Lorain city for 1000.
Contests over rights of way between Ramsey of the Lorain and Southern railroad and the Wabash company threaten condemnation actions in Lorain County courts. Wabash seeks portions Ramsey secured, with engineers and right of way crews active as plans to extend lines toward Amherst and the Independent Stone Company's property unfold. Ramsey supporters tour Amherst area as plans for a broader feeder route surface, stirring local resistance and legal maneuvering.
A visiting Board of Visitors inspected the infirmary and grounds at Lorain and Lyria Mere, reporting generally good conditions. They praised meals and care, but found sanitary and outside-area issues at Forest alclose jail, noting manure piles, foul odors, and a need for separate women and boys’ apartments. The board planned to continue work Friday with Dr. Sherwood and Mrs. Gio Crisp among those credited.
Oberlin mayor Carter visited the city this morning calling on friends to discuss growth. He urged that Oberlin is stowing for development and that railroads talked about will bring a boom once active. Carter is a popular executive with many county friends.
Ramsey reports no new action in the purchase talks involving Lorain and Cleveland assets. W B Thompson states no progress or closed negotiations, with Ramsey admitting talks with L A P owners but denying an actual sale. The Reporter notes ongoing interest and cautions readers to read the opening items.
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