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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
4
The Elyria Reporter announces subscription terms printed by The Reporter Printing Co. Editor and Manager L L Sisbeo. Daily issue delivered by carrier. paper offers daily service and pricing terms, with confirmation of subscription options and delivery schedule.
Lorain County Ohio Republicans vote at township ward and precinct sites on April 15 1904 at 7 pm to elect 69 delegates and 69 alternates for the 14th district convention in Mansfeld Ohio April 21 1904. The convention will select a candidate for the unexpired U S House term and for the 1905-1907 term, choose presidential electors and delegates to the Republican National Convention, and conduct related business. Representation is by one delegate per 100 votes for Myron T. Herrick in 1903 with adjustments for fractions and precinct vote totals.
A local editorial urges delaying the sewer project to observe Columbus action on keeping sewage out of rivers. It notes current municipal burdens, warns tax rates may rise, and argues against rapid spending while supporting keeping public service boards in place.
A critical column contrasts Senator Burton with Hanna, arguing Burton’s graft stained public service while praising Hanna’s integrity. It warns that the law of cause and effect applies to rulers and voters alike, asserting that corrupt acts invite inevitable punishment and societal harm.
The common school committee proposes warding cities into districts up to thirty wards, a move seen as political maneuvering and a threat to school governance. Critics warn it would sub-divide Lorain schools and place politics above education, affecting teacher selection and governance.
A dramatic denunciation rails at Senator Burton for three bribery counts, calling his misconduct a national epidemic of graft. It contrasts his fall with Lincoln, Stanton, Grant, and Arnold, arguing power amplifies opportunity but conscience and duty demand integrity.
The notice praises engineer Mr Lagron for skill and public spirit while noting his resignation. It questions council plans for a sewage scheme, suggests postponing projects until finances improve, and discusses bridges and county relations. The piece also references Hearst and Bryan in national politics.
Mr Dick was sworn in as a senator with Foraker leading a united arm in arm march to the presiding desk while a press corps built drama around the event. The piece notes cordiality between the Ohio senators and hints at no real friction despite public excitement over Russo Japanese warfare. It also mentions postmaster appointment for Q. K. at Zolanestead and a new nonpartisan election board plan.
A state canal policy argument urges keeping canal property under public control, opposing private sale or lease. It cites historic Erie and Ohio Canals, compares costs and benefits, and foresees canals as vital for freight, arguing future growth and regional commerce depend on preserving and improving the system rather than divesting it.
The piece defends Governor Peabody’s deployment of troops amid miner strike violence. It condemns mob rule, supports military measures to restore order, and notes arrests and confinement of hundreds of miners to prevent further bloodshed. It also questions civil government limits and predicts Peabody’s unlikely reelection.
Republicans in Lorain County clash over anti vote sentiment among delegates for the April convention. Chamberlain opposes it while Judge Webber supports it. The county aims to elect a congressman and avoid dividing support for their candidate. Roosevelt convenes Panama Canal commission to push rapid, economical canal work.
Offer to deliver a clean weekly newspaper to Norwalk Farm and Home Enterprise readers with correct market data. Rates listed include Daily Reporter one year for $3.50 or Weekly Reporter for $1.50 cash in advance.
For sale ten acres with a house asking price 500 dollars with easy terms. Enquire of Karl B Clough North Amherst Ohio.
An advertises a $50 round trip by Chicago Union Pacific and North Western lines from Chicago April 22 to May 1 with two daily trains and a personally conducted tourist car. It invites readers to request itinerary details for a special train departing Chicago April 26 and gives contact as A. F. Cleveland, 23 Superior arrest, Cleveland Ohio. Dr Daniels prescription claims follow.
Atlas issued by The Chicago and North Western R'y presents three fine colored maps bound for reference. It details the Eastern situation with tables on relative military and naval strength. Send ten cents in stamps for Russia and Japan financial resources to A. F. Cleveland, 934 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.
The letter urges shoppers to visit Nicholl and Go for harnesses saddles horse blankets and related goods. It promises well made stock felt to wear well and good prices and asks readers to become life long patrons.
Wanted are several sturdy persons in each state to travel for homes established eleven years and with large capital. Call upon merchants and agents for success and profit. Weekly cash salary of 24 with traveling expenses and hotel bills advanced. Existence not essential. Reference and told address provided in envelope. The National, 32 Dearborn St. Chicago, Feb 25. Daniels' Distemper cure for fever and colds when others fail. Mildrad treatment.
A garbled local notice indicates LeRoy Plows and a hardware firm Holdms er Hardware Co in Elyria offering a new hoe or plow model. It mentions neighbors experiences and a sale by J J Lehman and North Ridges with unclear dates and details.
In pursuance of an execution from the court of common pleas within Lorain County Ohio for January term 1904 the sheriff will offer for sale at public auction at the north door of the court house Elyria between 10 and 11 am on Saturday April 1904 the real estate in North Amherst Lorain County part of lots 299 and 200 Isaac G Hazel's Add bounded by Int 866 Wella Street George Street and Lot 284 Hazel's addition assessed at 400 dollars and no sale for less than two thirds of land value. Cash on delivery of sale. C F Sailbours Sheriff Lorain County Ohio
Attention Farmers. Consider moving south to work year round and avoid winter shelter costs. Alabama and Florida offer velvet bean and cassava as prime fattening feeds, delivering higher returns with less labor. For more details contact A. Park, Immigration and Industrial Agent, Louisville and Nashville Railway, Louisville, KY. Also Berkshire stock hog, two years old, model sow with markings, Ward Tol hurat, North Amherst, Feb Lit4w.
An old advertisement offers Gilmore’s Caustic Oil with a $25 reward and a $26 guarantee for curing spavin splint bowed tendons wind galls and other ailments. The ad claims tested efficacy and refunds if not satisfied, price 50 cents per bottle, Gilmore Drug Co Fletcher. Sold by all druggists.
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