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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
1
Report describes an attempt to use acid or corrosive agents on the body of Czolgosz under Warden supervision. Physicians and officials debated effectiveness, noting the destruction of flesh did not meet expectations. The process involved lifting the body and applying substances, with timeframes cited as about twelve hours.
A historic plan outlines building a seven tunnel route along the Pennsylvania Railroad main line through the Allegheny region. It envisions long underground passages to bypass steep grades at Horseshoe Curve near Cresson and connect with changes near Rochester, promising a major engineering feat rivaling European tunnels.
A tale of a cache near the Big Four railroad freight depot where children found valuables worth about 900 dollars. The papers were scattered and later recovered with the help of the 20Fitien, restoring much of the property. Trustees consider recovery costs and potential impact on the asset value.
A plan to address the tramp issue is outlined as winter approaches. The scheme envisions arresting vagrants found on city streets and asserts the effort could curb the problem, though the phrasing suggests uncertainty about its effectiveness.
Oberlin defeats Ohio Wesleyan 17 to 0 on Dill Field in a hard fought game. Pierce stars for Oberlin with a 60 yard TD run and a pivotal goal line stop. Bradley, Dolan, Hatch and D Bradley excel for Oberlin. Wesleyan’s Page Skeel Campbell and Rickey show skill. Penalties hindered both sides as Oberlin’s defense holds and offensive drives edge the contest.
About fifty citizens attended the adjourned Elyria Chamber meeting in the courthouse Friday. Committees reported on selling roughly eighty lots for a new foundry and a plan to accept 25 to 50 dollar subscriptions from supporters. President George H. Ely urged regular winter meetings and outlined investigations for city improvement including Cascade Park photos, pavements, and waterworks talks.
The Knights of Maccabees reports almost 300000 members with policies from 500 to 3000 dollars totaling about 350 million. When cash surpasses 200000 it goes to a reserve fund, while officers keep about that amount in eight national banks. About 50000 sits in Bankers National Bank of Chicago to cover death losses. Last year the group added 46000 members and continues to grow. The supreme tent includes all other Maccabees in the United States, and is not financially linked to the Ladies of the Maccabees.
Mr W L Fay said the Fay Stocking works could resume before the new year. Former workers will get first chance at reemployment, then new hires. About 75 workers, 60 women and 15 men, are affected. The firm recently bought a building on East Avenue near Pine Street from Elyria Lumber.
Collinwood visitors in red and yellow besucht Elyria at the fair grounds. First half saw Collinwood drive in a 6-0 score as Wise crossed the line and Riley added the kick. In the second half Stalker scored, making it 11-0 before Elyria fumbled and Collinwood punted to end the game.
The court ruled against state pension statutes for teachers, police, and firefighters, deeming Toledo's teachers pension law unconstitutional for single city application. The decision cites general-subject prohibition on special legislation and applies to similar local pension laws across cities.
Professor Thomas H. Dinemore of Syracuse lectured on A Wonderful Structure before a full house at the First Congregational Church. He argued for direct creation, using chemical demonstrations to show life arising from dust, while challenging Darwinian evolution and offering a cautious view on uncovering life’s origins.
Revised returns from Ohio counties show Republicans expanding their control on joint ballot. The Senate stands 21 Republicans to 12 Democrats and the House 68 Republicans to 42 Democrats. Gains include multiple counties with shifts toward the GOP, notably in Cuyahoga and several rural districts signaling GOP strength in rural areas. Nash’s plurality about 67,000. Republican ticket near 80,000 overall. Charlotte Engle and Charles Uber were married in Amherst with Engle previously at the Elyria Democrat office and Uber with Lorain Steel. couple to reside in Elyria.
A North Amherst reader voices strong opposition to a proposed state licensing scheme for hunting on private farms. He argues landowners own the game on their property and rejects any law allowing hunting without owner consent, urging written permits to protect farm rights and curb poachers. He warns licensed hunting would invite lawless intrusion and threaten property preservation.
The Ministerial Conference of the Eland District North Ohio MEB meets in Pittsfield starting Monday at 7 PM. Rev N Oldham of Chicago will speak on Missions. The program includes speakers from Cleveland Lorain Elyria Berea and Lorain discussing Growing a Church and Revival methods with sessions on Home Religion Sunday school Child in the Church Personal Growth and practical revival planning.
The forthcoming Ohio Senate will tilt toward law, with 17 of 33 members lawyers including Burnham, Chamberlain, Connell, Eckert and Wirt. Others span real estate, farming, editors, banking, and oil, with young Connell of Columbiana as the likely youngest senator. Longworth and Decker bring House experience to the chamber.
An unusually interesting teachers meeting is planned for Lorain County teachers at Wellington this Saturday. A special 85 cent round trip fare has been arranged and many besides teachers will visit Wellington to hear Oberlin President Barrows speak on the educational value of books and travel in the afternoon. Other speakers include Fred Read Ridgeville Miss Rice Elyria High Supt Ward Lorain. W. R. Comings and Charles Luford of Denver are in the city visiting old acquaintances.
The final Board of Elections totals show Nash with a narrow plurality for governor at 5987 to 2881 and Nash’s statewide lead listed as 8558. Webber heads the judge race with no opposition, while Chamberlain leads state senator with 5974 to 2357. Durkee leads county commissioner 275 to 8576. Forbes directed as infirmary director with 495. A. G. Upton’s friends report his health improving in Colorado Springs.
The Everett-Moore syndicate plans through cars from Detroit to Cleveland. Routes include Detroit Trenton via Wyandotte and Detroit River, Trenton Monroe via Detroit and Toledo Shore Line, Monroe Toledo via Toledo and Monroe, and Toledo Cleveland via Take Shore Electric railway and Lorain and Cleveland. Through service aims for seven hours travel with departures every two to three hours.
The American Railway Association approved a standard box car design at its semi annual meeting. The car is 36 feet long, 8 feet 6 inches wide, and 8 feet high inside, with a cross section of 68 square feet and a capacity of 3448 cubic feet. Side openings are six feet wide. The standards committee studied the issue for two and a half years, calling the adoption the meeting’s most important action.
Mrs D L Nichols a widow about 65 fled her home on Lodi street at the corner of West River Thursday morning. Her son Bert Nichols who owns a candy store across from the Westside hose house remains. Funeral date not yet set.
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