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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
1
Prolonged fight at Norwalk as Kerr allies clash with supporters of Johnson and Shinn. Delegates from Knox and Morrow tilt balance, with Ashland delegates split, shaping nomination chances. Local figures debate strategy, urging Kerr to yield to strengthen party unity and secure the candidate position in the district race.
The Norwalk congressional convention is planned for May 17 with candidates in similar positions to the Wellington adjournment. McElroy of Knox County favors his chances, while Kerr is expected to be defeated, a view echoed by many politicians and papers. A Richland County farmer notes defections toward Johnson, who has gained friends since Wesl ey adjournment. The Norwalk session sparks talk of change and fronting the late Mrs. Joseph funeral noted at St Marys Church.
The Sacred Heart church at Oberlin was dedicated with Bishop Horstmann presiding in a ceremony that also confirmed a class of 1. The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of Rev. J.T. Schaffeld’s appointment to the area as Elyria and Oberlin parish members attended. Knights of St John from Elyria and Cleveland escorted the bishop, with about 200 in Oberlin. In Elyria St Mary’s held confirmation for 160 children with similar attendance and parochial music by Wagner Bros. orchestra. Bishop Horstmann emphasized faith, education, and church opposition to secret societies and mixed marriages. The park seats were updated with new iron ones.
Ottawa County peach growers report robust fruit prospects as wet weather and pests affect portions of the state. The Lake Region on the peninsula's north shows damage, while Bashteiky on the south plans new projections. Overall output is expected to approach 1,000,000 bushels, with Portage and nearby areas representing a large share of Ohio's upcoming yield.
Mrs. Joseph Myers, injured when struck by a streetcar on the North Amherst line May 6, died at her Garvin Avenue home Friday night. She was 30, married in Germany four years ago to Mr Myers, leaving a four month old baby. Her husband mourns, and doctors Anderson and Hart treated her after the crash. She regained some consciousness on Thursday and Friday before the end, which came painless about 10 o'clock.
The semi annual Lake Shore and Manefield pastoral conference met at St. Pauls Church Elyria Tuesday and Wednesday with 26 members present. Sessions included papers on church work and Bible study and debate over a proposed Evangelical Synod constitutional change. Officers: President Rev A C Stang Elliston secretary Rev S Lindenmyer North Amherst treasurer Rev W Leonhardt.
A readable OCR fragment lists enumerators for Lorain County thirteenth district across townships and cities. Names include Hageman in Lorain city wards, Pierce in Lorain ward 4, Elyria ward clerks, Vaughn in Grafton township, Long in Huntington Rochester, Freeman in LaGrange, Boise in Penfield, Briggs in Ridgeville, Stone in Russia, Kinney and Harmon in Oberlin precincts, Caley in Sheffield, and Ghureh in Wellington with other local ward and village designations.
Lorain Ohio May 9 The Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions urging Congress not to strike out the naval appropriation for lake coast charts. The charts aid lake commerce and are opposed by local interests in lake traffic.
The Lake Shore announces a Sunday time adjustment to improve connections with the Lake Erie and Western at Sandusky and Fremont. The L E & W route was folded under Lake Shore, a move by the Vanderbilts, with plans to route southward connections through this line. Only No 188 west will shift, arriving here at 6 06 instead.
The Lorain Times reports strong support for WG Johnson as the Lorain county delegation heads to the Norwalk convention. Friends show growing earnestness, arguing the county deserves the honor and the congressman must stay closely aligned with local improvements and interests as delegates aim to win votes without conceding ground.
A Lorain two year old, Stensil Proca, dressed in a girl's outfit to hide from authorities, was brought to Justice Hall for larceny. Absent schooling, he belongs to a tough Lorain gang that steals leads from fish nets and dodges rule. He refused schooling when asked, and Judge Hinman sent him to Reform School at Lancaster after brief jail.
A freight car at the Lake Shore freight house was robbed overnight. Seals were broken and contents scattered including dry goods, hats, gloves and whiskey. Merchants Lewik & ale suffered the largest loss as detectives from Cleveland joined local investigators to determine when the burglary occurred.
The city uses prisoners under Policeman Braman to wash downtown pavements with a hose from a fire plug. The method mirrors Cleveland and other cities, often done at night on busy roads. Dust remains despite sweeping, but residents praise the cleansing as a refreshing change from dusty winds.
The article describes a solar eclipse on May 2 with totality over a strip from southern Louisiana to Norfolk Virginia. It notes about a minute of total darkness near nine in the morning and a thirty five mile wide path of totality. It highlights interest from astronomers and the fact this is the first U S total eclipse east of the Mississippi in 31 years.
Commissioner Wilson of the Internal Revenue Department informs Collester Waldorf that oil and gas leases granting ongoing operations beyond three years under pay quantities may be subject to a stamp tax. the instrument can be perpetual if the lease term exceeds three years, triggering tax accrual when instruments are signed.
The man jailed as a suspect in the Ruthven murder was not the killer. Detective W Faulks and officers compared Lewis to Ruthven’s description, finding close resemblance but differing in age and build. Lewis, released after questioning, planned to return to De Loyd’s and resume his journey to Pennsylvania.
The Lorain County Union S S Association holds its annual convention at North Amherst on Wednesday May 28 from 9 30 p m to 4 30 p m standard time. A program is prepared and a large attendance is expected. Each Sunday school should send two to five delegates. An electric car will depart Elyria at 8 15 to shuttle delegates. Plan to attend and help make this the best convention. The association is flourishing.
The Maccabees district tenth held its quarterly convention in Lorain with delegates present. An afternoon session in K C T M hall discussed matters and set Dover as the next convention site in about four months. A public 8 pm meeting at the opera house featured recitations speeches and music.
Frank Edwards was arrested by Officer Whitney for vagrancy, fined six dollars plus costs, and committed. Joe Fox pleaded guilty under Officer Whitney’s charge and faced costs. George Eine paid a fee of unknown amount.
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