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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1906
Page
6
A report chronicles controversies over state memorial commissions and monuments, alleging misuse of funds and profit-driven lobbying. It cites governor involvement, ties to the Leland-Hhull Company, and senators, with focus on memorials for soldiers and veterans.
Victor F. Dana, a 22 year old civil engineer and Portland society favorite, shot his rival six miles from Slum Oregon after an arrest for a night of debauchery, then killed himself. He left a note to his bride to be and to Miss Lona Hutton. Police report chaotic sequence ending with Dana dying from a gunshot wound.
Near Spokane Washington a Nine Hindu funeral for Rama Singh a native of British India was conducted south of the city at a site near As horta. Judge McBride obtained legal permissions for the cremation which was performed by a Hindu priest brought from British Columbia. The rites were carried out with strict observances and no one touched any part of the pyre until its destruction by the flames.
J G Holloway of the L and N Railroad risked his life at speed to pull a three year old girl from the path of a freight train. Sliding along the running board he lifted the child from danger just as the engine approached a halt. Engineer Alexander McMurry first spotted the danger and tried to stop the locomotive.
Mrs Deter Nedada, wife of an Austrian laborer on the B and O improvement work near Lodi Ohio, was clubbed to death on Sunday afternoon by one of four Austrians who attacked her husband. The attackers fled toward Creston, and bloodhounds will be used to catch the killer as authorities pursue the case.
In New Orleans on November 12, members of Camp No 1 of the Army of Northern Virginia objected to the word revolts use in Wham Swintons tribute to the Army of Northern Virginia. The dispute over placing the tablet on the tomb of the Army at Metairie Cemetery led to a vote 11 to 9 to remove the memorial from Memories Hall.
Gossip swirls over Lorain Sand & Gravel Co breaking even on Oak Point beach. The firm bought the land for 40000 two years ago, declared a dividend, and paid 16000 on debts last year. The property changed hands Friday at 140000 amid gravel land at Oak Point.
Des Moines police found Frederick H. Millener a Buffalo surgeon and magazine writer who had lost his memory and identity. He wandered from town to town preaching socialism and anarchy, later recovering briefly before disappearing again. Relatives in Buffalo were contacted, and he claimed to have suffered a loss of reason, playing a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde role before his eventual unknown fate.
In Diamond, Indiana, Nov. L2, Austrian miners John Kurehic and John Klyne clash when Klyne shoots Kurehic, killing him instantly. Klyne fled into nearby woods as bloodhounds failed to find him. The incident follows two other fatal duels among Austrian workers in Diamond within a week.
In Logansport Indiana on November 12 ex Senator Josiah G Powell defeated candidate O P Smith clashed in the Murdock hotel lobby. Powell punched Smith and followed him to a streetcar, then encountered John J Smith the defeated prosecutor candidate. the second confrontation was halted by friends. All participants are Republicans and Powell faced criticism for opposing Republican legislative candidates.
Fulton Kentucky November 10 After defeating his wealthier opponent for Dyer County Register John H Ripley then an inmate of the local poorhouse died at Newbern last night Ripley a cripple beat Joe J Hood who had held the office for 12 years The deceaseds mother also an invalid and in the poorhouse voters favored restoring mother and son to their former posts Hood and Harry H Cotton are candidates for the vacancy to be filled by appointment.
Charles Schemel, 35, of Elyria Tron and Steel Co., fell from a coal car at the works around 1 pm and is hospitalized with a double fracture of the lower right leg. His son was injured in a similar incident last April. Also notes Buckwheat brand reputation and upcoming Sunday excursions from Blyria to Magsillon Unrichaville Bridgeport Wheeling with round trips.
Birmingham Alabama November 12 a wire to identify the man believed murdered and dumped in the county sewer has been received. Officials think it may be William Myrick Lafayette Indiana a lineman with Southern Telephone Company who disappeared after a strike. A leg fragment with wire and rope offered a clue but no suspects or motive found. A drug advertisement follows.
The article recalls Odea as a standout punter and drop kicker from late 1890s to 1920s, praised for long punts and accuracy. It notes his best seasons against strong teams, his yardage records, and key games including a Western game with a 60 yard kick and a noted field goal. It mentions teammates McBride and Kennedy and references injuries affecting later contests.
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