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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1904

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R Block Bargains Highlight Teen Prices At Local Sale

A fragment notes S Bargains featuring teens and low prices at a local sale. Implied location and pricing details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

R Block

Elyria Man Dies in Cleveland Train Struck

James J. Fitzgerald a pressman for the Elyria Republican was killed Sunday night when struck by a Lake Shore train near Waverly avenue Cleveland. His body found at daybreak in a ditch. skull crushed and bones broken. He and wife lived in Elyria and were union members. she was notified in Massachusetts.

James F. Fitzgerald Elyria Lake Shore Cleveland James J. Fitzgerald Elyria Republican Waverly Avenue Westinghouse Company Fitzgerald Charles Fitzgerald

Buckeyes Beat Lorain Stara In 10-4 Game

The Buckeyes defeated Lorain Stara 10 to 4 in a baseball contest. A seventh inning slip cost a shutout, but Buckeyes showed a strong lineup and seek further games. Catcher Becker injured his right arm while sliding to steal a base. contact for scheduling via Albert M Stolzenburg in Elyria.

Buckeyes Elgins Lorain Stara Albert M. Stolzenburg Elyria Becker

Baby Elephant Sighting and Hygienic Inc Wagon Notice

A fragmented notice mentions a baby elephant and a Hygienic Inc wagon drawn by a large gray horse. The text touts the company’s plant and its commitment to prompt satisfactory customer service.

Hygienic Inc Company

Bedortha Said Front Runner for Common Pleas Seat

A petition circulated Saturday in Oberlin backs W. B. Bedortha as A. R. Webber's successor on the common pleas bench. Elyria bar members across parties signed, with county lawyers broadly favorable. Bedortha may not seek the post, aiming instead for the air suit bench and noting he will make no effort to win the judgeship.

W. B. Bedortha Oberlin A. R. Webber Common Pleas Elyria Bedortha Saccema Jodze John C. Hale Air Suit

Card of Thanks to the Carpenters Union

Mrs. Paul Steger expresses gratitude to the Carpenters Union for promptly settling the death claim of her husband.

Carpenters’ Union Paul Steger

Local Notes From LaGrange and Nearby Towns

Residents and visitors frequent nearby Cleveland Elyria and Wellington with social calls illnesses and travel noted. Memorial services planned for May 29 and Decoration Day prep. local deaths and grooming of public events listed alongside multiple minor health updates and community business mentions.

Hubert Day caucus urged for Elyria voters

A joint Lorain Elyria ministers meeting at the South Lorain M. A. building decided to sustain the shared organization with weekly meetings. A constitution and by laws were adopted and officer elections set for next Monday. Cadmus of Elyria read every incoming paper.

Hubert Day Elyria Lorain County Lorain Loraine Cadmus

Madman Isadore Godfreid of Cleaveland in Custody

Crazy Isadore Godfreid, a Jew from Cleveland, wandered into Lorain county and was jailed after being captured at Grafton. He claimed to possess 15 million dollars, accused the sheriff of theft, and boasted of hid riches in St Paul Minnesota while claiming to own the town and build a fine flat.

Isadore Godfrsid Cleveland Lorain County Grafton Cuyahoga County Godfreid Hinman St. Paul Minnesota

Plumbers Strike Shuts Lorain Work Amid Pay Dispute

The Lorain plumbear union walked out on Monday over an eight hour pay demand rejected by employers. Both sides stand firm and a prolonged clash could delay building projects. Four workers killed by a westbound Lake Shore tram near Elyria were identified as brothers Joseph Stephen and John Barzena and Joseph Nickolaica, all once employed in the same section gang.

Lorain Lake Shore Elryia Joseph Stephen John Barzena Joseph Nickolaica Cleveland Elyria

Eagles Organize a Baseball Team And Likely to Be Strong

The Eagles, under Otto Feagles, plan a formidable Elyria baseball campaign. Infielders Dean Koehle Welter Tom Flanagan anchor the defense with Halcomb Williams in the battery and Flanagan brothers as standout players. Valerius, Lawrence and Sloane headline a seasoned outfield. The article notes heavy experience from Urbana and Ashland and calls the squad one of the strongest among local Elyria organizations.

Eyrie Order of Eagles Otto Feagles Elyria Halcomb Williams Valerius Lawrence Sloane Flanagan Brothers Koshle Urbana Welter Ashland

Elyria appoints John Smith chief of police in 1904

Mayor Folger selected John Smith a Democrat as chief of police for Elyria with duties starting June 1 1904 pending council confirmation. William M Whitney becomes chief of detectives, both rising from patrol and earning 375 monthly for captain and detective roles, while the chief earns 80.

Folger William Whitney Cheif John Smith Elyria Frank A. Fanver Thomas Folger Wm. M. Whitney City of Smith Whitney Albert Hawke Aight Police

St Louis Mayor in feud over Forest Park bond with exposition

The dispute pits Mayor Wells against the Louisiana Porchiee exposition over a park restoration bond tied to free use of Forest Park. The exposition claims it cannot provide the required bond, prompting a council review and possible legal action as talks continue.

Wells St. Louis Forest Park Theroléusie Prosident Francis Éxposition Company Situ Franklin Ferris Wella

Russia's gentle ruler Nicholas II described in London Mail portrait

Charles Lowe writes that Nicholas II is a gentle, tender-hearted ruler with a simple private life and solid learning. He lacks a grand political imagination and would be moved to pity by battlefield horrors, as seen during coronation jaundice after Khodynskoi Plain tragedy. He is portrayed as an absolute ruler over 120 million subjects.

Nicholas II Charles Lowe London Mail Japan Bismarck Moscow Nicholas Champney

Slander suit draws Lorain crowds in high profile case

The Lapp vs Bouse slander suit in Lorain draws many spectators as both sides battle every issue in a 10 000 dollar damages case. Mary Lapp is linked to a divorce suit involving Boose and others. attorneys include W B Bedortha for the plaintiff and E G Johnson Thompson and Glitroh for the defense.

Lapp Bouse Lorain Boose Mary Lapp Henry Tayoox E.G. Johnson Thompson Glitroh Ore. Attarmera W. B. Bedortha

LeMaster Resigns as Elyria Savings Cashier

Due to ill health W Q O LeMaster resigns as cashier of The Elyria Savings and Banking Co effective June 1. He served Elyria twelve years and helped organize the bank which now holds about six hundred thousand dollars in deposits. He plans to move to Montrose Colorado to operate a ranch. Elmer M Rice succeeds him, bringing extensive business experience and the endorsement of many friends.

W. QO. LeMaster Elyria Savings and Banking On LeMaster Elyria Elyria Savings and Banking Co Montrose Colorado Elmer M. Rice Rice Iis

Death of U H Tuttle at Cleveland Home

U H Tuttle died at his residence 261 Hanover Street Cleveland on Saturday May 7th aged sixty one. Burial occurred Monday afternoon in Elyria. He was commander of J B Stedman Post G A R and leaves a wife formerly Elizabeth French, a father Hubert Tuttle, and two sisters Mrs A E Terris of Manchester New Hampshire and Mrs B M Nix of Hudson Michigan.

Lorain Street Witegerald Norwood Massachusetts Second Street The Elyria Republican Loan No. 28 Press- Tan's Union Fitzgerald Hiyria OC. Manville M. Garrett Cleveland Akron Holland Wellington Fred Hastings Clara Bunwell Edna Underhill G. ©. Underhill Lucy Green Elyria S. M. Miller Collinwood D. D. Gott George Wilcox George Miller P. Hastings Effie Underhill Holdah Powars Ida Sheldon Grafton Nellis Wolcott Eva Gott Harriett Moshier West George Bainbridge Miss Berry Harry Frantz Rawaon Mighigan R. Denham VanBenschoten Mall O. H. Tuttle Hanover Street Elysis Mr. Tuttles J. B. Stedman Ming Elizabeth French City Hubert Tuttle Mra. A. EB. Terris Manchester Mra. BE. M. Nix Hudson Michigan

Probate filing for Palmer J Steadman will in Wellington

Probate court records show Palmer J Steadman of Wellington has a will filed. A commission has been issued to the Hudson Ohio postmaster to take witness testimony for the will proceedings.

Palmer J. Steadman Lnte Wellington Hudson, O

Bereaved Parents Thank Friends for Floral Offerings

Mr. and Mrs. H L Smith express gratitude to friends and relatives for beautiful floral offerings and for kindly assisting during their recent bereavement in the death of their son.

H.L. Smith

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