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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
1
The trial of Dr Oliver Haugh ends with the jury finding him sane after an insanity defense. Prosecutors accuse him of murdering his driver and brother in a bid to feign insanity. The defendant’s attorney plans to appeal as Haugh is sentenced to the electric chair.
Ohio 47th Annual State Sunday School Convention planned for Marietta with three day sessions. City has arranged for weather relief and travel fare details. Joseph Obark, State Secretary, Columbus, will coordinate. An Elk reunion in Colorado funds $100,000 for travel and entertainment bikinis a grand assembly.
Denver May 7 members of the Elks order, to meet in July, come from every city and state. The order exceeds 200000 in strength with officers drawn from across the country. Grand Exalted Ruler Robert W. Brown of Louisville and other leaders are cited, and the federation forms a wide geographic triangle. The past year brought strong growth and prosperous finances as the order now lists 1025 lodges.
Eva Tanguay, famed for physical comedy, headlines The Sambo Girl at De Melria Theatre on Tuesday May 5. The show touts her unique stage presence, recalls her breakthrough as Ehrosia the girl detective, and promises a strong supporting company.
At the police court Orrin Fisher was fined 5000 dollars and costs but could not pay and was sent to city prison. Adam Danko 2 Slav became intoxicated on Sunday and acted dis propcefuily insulting several women with foul language. The Mayor taxed him 30 dollars and costs, he paid the fine promising to behave in the future. Eva Tanguay was described as bright sprightly and animated with a quip about spirits and a thermometer.
Wellington blanked Elyria High School in a delayed base hall match as MGs Chimen pitched for the Wigrin team. Umpires Hansen and Ackerley called the game at 1:15 with 160 delegates expected to attend and plans for upcoming organizational work and entertainment.
A Columbus bound electric line promoter led by J F Davis surveyed the right of way Thursday. Positive interest from local residents could secure construction. Alternative alignments were discussed including a diagonal route to Chestnut Ridge via Abbeys corners and Haton Center, with tentative connections to Elyria. The company stated no ties to the C and W company.
Trainmen will meet in Lorain on Tuesday forenoon under an order formed last fall by the consolidation of the conductors and other unions. The gathering aims to discuss union activities and future plans for members in the region.
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The Nation Bank of Elyria declares a four percent dividend on earnings for the past six months. Bank officers report the institution remains prosperous and profitable through the period despite earlier cautions.
Thomas Marsch was arrested on April 30 for insanity and an inquest on May 4 led the judge to release him. Wi Faoughman of Oakdale Ave Lorain was named guardian of Michael Faughain, aged nineteen. Stanley Kurtz of Lorain appointed administrator of the estate of Nicholas Wagniak of Lorain.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Sailsbury took Bernard Stolta of Amherst and Scott Reusiner of Lorain to the Massillon insane asylum this morning. Reusiner, a former railroad conductor and later a laborer, was examined Sunday by Judge Hinman and found to be off his mental balance. He had long struggled with excessive intoxicant use earlier in life. Reporter-Want Ads Bring Results.
A chaotic account describes a runaway on Washington Avenue with a wagon detaching from horses. Bystanders restrained the vehicle after it ran loose from a shade tree, then chased it along Columbia Street before capture. No injuries reported.
Sydvke Biller, a fare paying passenger on the C and W railway, claims the conductor let her off at the wrong stop on July 10 1905 causing her to fall while moving to report the error. She alleges injuries and seeks damages against the railway company.
A garbled obituary notes the death of George W. Noble, aged eighty, with uncertain cause. It references a physician and the coroner in a strained attempt to describe an event near a courthouse likely tied to a public death report.
Mr. Rice of Newton Falls visited Elyria last week and purchased property, expressing faith in Elyria’s future. Mr. Holland, a Chicago commercial traveler, has moved to the city and plans to buy property, sharing enthusiasm for Elyria’s prospects.
Notice to readers that back payments are due to Lester Sands new agent at 250 Sixth Street Rowson contact phone 261. G-4 St.
S Griffin longtime Norwalk resident and Huron county treasurer died at home after a sudden collapse. Born in Greenwich, he was a respected farmer and public official who served as Huron county treasurer and later moved to Norwalk. He leaves four children and extended family in New London, Harden, Stockton, and Norwalk. Funeral services were held Monday in Norwalk.
Ex Senator Chamberlain expresses satisfaction with campaign encouragement from supporters. Friends plan to rally behind him as the Jeaneuses event approaches Friday evening, and Chamberlain aims for strong show of backing from his circle.
The regular county commissioners session passed several bills and approved the county auditor and treasurer reports. The report notes local administrative actions and financial oversight from the session.
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