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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1907
Page
3
Lewis Newton, 45, was bound to a chair and robbed of about $10 by two midnight attackers who restrained him while hiding his money. Police arrested Robert Blanchard and John Campbell, both bound over by Judge Whelan.
Flood waters carry two trunks loaded with gold and currency between Zanesville and Cincinnati. Three Hungarians drowned Thursday while attempting to salvage the chests. One trunk reportedly held 65,000. the owner of another trunk was believed to be 7,000 in value.
An advertisement extols American gout as a widespread condition tied to uric acid. It promotes LIFE PLANT as the blood cleanser that dissolves uric acid, restoring energy and health. Endorsed by ex prosecutor Hanson Gravane of Tuscarawas County Ohio, with offer of free personal advice and a book.
Charles TG Burr, a former board of public service member recently indicted for bribery, is reportedly in Canada. His family and authorities are anxious, and a theory that he died by his own hand is gaining weight.
East Liverpool Ohio March 15 fire gutted the Electric porcelain plant in the East End. The blaze caused about $30,000 in damage. At Spire below Wellsville the Standard brick works also burned Friday morning, with losses near $60,000. Emerson posts $9,000 bail in Columbus case. Lawson Emole, ex clerk of the supreme court, freed on bond after surrendering.
Mayor Smith recounts discussion on Sunday operating hours for news stands. City faces crowding as shops and fruit and ice cream stores initiate news departments, seeking to capitalize on the lid exemption and attract customers.
R G Dun and Co weekly review reports March conditions show strong spring trade with volume ahead of last year in most regions though weather slows some areas. Leading industries such as cotton and steel forecast solid production, pig iron output near record highs, footwear prices restrict fall orders, hides and leather prices ease buyers into delaying. Iron and steel prices hold firm with premiums for prompt delivery, yet orders land slowly due to oversold mills and furnaces. Birmingham sees notable pig iron activity with large contracts through quarter end.
Columbus March 16 An appeal for state aid to relieve Hocking valley destitution due to floods was sent to Gov Harris. Mayor Gormley of Glouster wired for help. response notes 2000 miners unemployed with half needing support, 500 families lost goods. Ohio National Guard officers Critchfield and Speaks depart for Glouster to arrange supplies.
In Castalia Sandusky March 16 the village reports a cere bro spinal meningitis outbreak with five deaths in a week and two more on Thursday. J H Lyon died in agony and a three year old child of Louis Hall perished soon after. Mrs Carl Dwenniseh and a child of Mrs Sherman Tyler are fatally ill, while a child named Quisno is very ill.
The national G A R encampment will be held at Saratoga Springs New York starting September 9. The event draws veterans and officials to the historic gathering, underscoring postwar remembrance and civic activity across the nation.
United States Commissioner Hewlitt in Savannah on March 16 dismissed the case against A. W. and Savannah Slobaceanist who were indicted in Mobile Alabama on conspiracy to advertise a latte scheme. They were alleged to be Savannah representatives of the Honduras lottery. The ruling held that the materials presented as advertising were not advertisements since they were issued after drawings.
Nashville city mayor and council face arrest order issued by the Tennessee House for contempt after they adopted a resolution denouncing a speaker. The action stems from criticisms directed at Speaker Cunningham amid a floor speech. A separate Chicago tale: an Arkansas wreck in Little Rock area claims two railroad workers' lives.
United States Steel Corporation reports its best year yet with gross receipts of 690,756,926 and net earnings of 186,624,272 in its annual windar report. In Parkersburg West Virginia four members of the Brandis family perished when floodwaters overwhelmed their home as they sought safety.
A building in Williamsburg collapsed when the west wall caved in on Friday during razing. One man was killed and several others injured as a dozen workers were buried in the debris.
In Butler Pennsylvania on March 16 August Callinet a 40 year old glass worker shot his wife and then killed himself amid jealousy rumors. In Missouri Jefferson City lawmakers passed an Anti Bucket Shop Bill making bucket shop operations a felony with two to five year penalties. bill now heads to Governor Falk. Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
The article prints a rheumatism remedy from Dr George Edmunds Flood with fluids and herbal extracts. It lists Fluid Cuscara Aromatic Contentrated Tarkata Fluid Extract Prickly Ash Bark Aromatic Elixir and instructs one teaspoon after meals and at bedtime with plenty of water. A druggist can fill it for a nominal rest.
Baltimore March 16. A fight for life in the coal business as William A. Glassow attorney for Pikeaimm Coal Co. terms the suit against Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co begun in U S circuit court before Judge Morris. The petition of Fireaim company and other independent operators seeks to bar discrimination in coal car distribution. Goldfield Nev March 16. City stirred as Business Men and Mine Owners Association battles the Industrial Workers of the World by closing all business houses until the mines secede. Guards and deputy sheriffs patrol the city. The Hague March 16. Dutch troops on Celebes island report capturing a key rebel stronghold after a stubborn fight. 280 enemy dead, 200 women and 72 men captured. Dutch losses small. Wew Grieauns March 16. Whitney Moliere shoots and kills his 17 year old sweetheart Miss Dudez Dobson in Pointe la Hache La, then dies by his own hand after she refuses to marry him.
Five hundred Diamond Match Company workers in Oswego were notified that starting April 1 they will receive a ten percent wage increase. The announce came Friday and affects all employed at the plant.
National weekly Blade promotes wide circulation in all states, boasting 185 000 subscribers and a low annual price. Features include news and family content. Also contains an ad for Mrs Austin's Quick Raising Buckwheat and an optical offer by Hill the optician at 33 Broad Street.
Corner Hast avenue and Second street announce Sunday service at 10 a m for Suge sect with Bible verses and Wednesday 7 30 pm meeting. Grace Lutheran church lists multiple services including Sunday afternoon at 15 and 10 am 7 pm sermons by Rev. Eckhardt and Rev. George W Johnson. Christian Church outlines morning and evening sermons and Young People meetings with socials and prayers. All are welcome to attend these congregational activities and services.
The Progressive Spiritualist Society of Elyria at Odd Fellow hall on West Broad invites ladies to a 2:80 p.m. lecture by Dr. W. Martin and Mrs H W Besser Smith from Rochester, with a 7:30 p.m. sermon and Lenten meditations. Also notes choir unions and a sermon by the pastor. Methodist Episcopal Church preacher Dr. Dawson offers morning and evening sermons on sacrifice prayer and St Patrick.
United Presbyterian announces Sabbath school at 11 a m, preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m in Maccabee hall Warst block W Broad street with pastor W M French. Second Congregational holds services at 10 00 a m with Rev Winslow, Bible study at 1 30, C E meeting at 7 00, and preaching at 7 00 titled The Price of Discipleship. Music provided at all services.
Travel savings advertised by G Dachtler offering very low rates for Gh. & O. services with contact at phone 49.
A faded column hawks cheap tickets, a reporter wanted, and an ad for Electro-gen blood purifier promising a 50 cent bottle free. Claims include no alcohol or narcotics and a universal germ killer. Also notes B and O through trains east and a drug store sale.
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