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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
2
Governor Herrick’s veto of the Cushatim bill restricting betting pools on horse races was upheld 18 to 12 as the Senate defeated the Pollock bill. The article notes debates over local option referendums and ongoing legislative fights over normal schools and county surveyor salaries.
The article details political turmoil over a DiI bill with 20 votes needed and possible opposition from Washington insiders. It covers the Senate reevaluating two pardon board appointments made by Governor Werrick, resulting in the rejection of Dodge and Worthington by a 19 to 18 vote, sparking legal questions about the Senate’s authority after confirmations. Senator Lamb faces intense scrutiny, denying broken pledges while insisting he would act the same again.
An advertorial note promotes Mother Gray’s Australian-Leaf as a monthly regulator and cure for female weakness, urinary and bladder troubles, and ulcerations. It claims relief for back pains and bladder issues and offers 60 cent price plus free sample by mail from Le Roy New York.
A jumble of incidents from Ellery Pennsylvania to Crenton Ohio reports child poisoning by strychnine, mercury tablets mistaken for medicine, a fatal choking at a state hospital, a mayoral race fatality, accidents from gas explosions to falls, arrests for crime and a resignation in Canton. scattered notes cover court actions and warnings, ending with a cough remedy advertisement.
Police in Atlanta arrest nine men near the federal prison amid a dynamite discovery. The group allegedly planned to blow the penitentiary to free long‑term prisoners. Authorities say most suspects used fictitious names and that evidence indicated a tunnel plan. Warden Moyer noted prior warnings and doubled guards at night. Some suspects reportedly hail from Oklahoma and Indian Territory mired in a broader ring.
An interview aired March 24 argues for Sunday opening of the Michigan State Fair with liquor on the grounds. Bishop Charles D. Williams of the Municipal diocese opposes abolition of saloons while urging liberty and caution about liquor in family gatherings at the fairground.
The probate court issued marriage licenses to several couples including Jesse Darlington 32 of Amherst and Jennie Haywood 25 of Lorain, Joseph Maybee 27 of Lorain and Minnie Haywood 26 of Lorain, WF Trautgein 23 of South Lorain and Charlotte Travis Morris 23 of South Lorain, and William Kiela 22 of Lorain with Wattie Kelm 18 of Cleveland.
HH J Rossiter through an attorney petitions the Lorain common pleas court on Friday against Earl Stang and others asking for a proper deed in the land dispute. The plaintiff says he purchased property from John Stang and wife for 1200 dollars and seeks a corrective deed.
A letter from Judge Nye reports good progress after his wife underwent appendicitis surgery in Dallas. Her recovery seems complete, and the couple plans to return to Elyria around April 1st.
A series of incidents at the Elyria Iron & Steel plant left workers with severe injuries. Steve Nero suffered a broken finger while Steve Shando had two fingers smashed and a wall removed. Peter Haly endured a smashed hand and what is described as a foot amputated. Zubuka sustained a hand injury with three fingers amputated. All workers are noted as Hungarian and were treated by Dr. Cushing.
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