18 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
1
Councilman D W Baker seeks a new trial in a rape case tied to a route of common pleas matter. The motion, filed one day after duty, lists five grounds including alleged juror misconduct.
An Elyria man Bi Webster faced a mayor’s court on a warrant charging intoxication and cruel treatment of his wife. He pled guilty to intoxication, denied cruelty, and the hearing paused for witnesses, as his attorney was away. Evidence cited a toy pistol claim, a stove incident, and a water burn, with Webster fined $56 and 60 days in the Cleveland work house.
The board of public service discussed council funding to maintain city utilities. Requests include 500 for street cleaning 25 for city wall rent 100 for crosswalks 200 for sewers 200 for waterworks and 220 for equipment. Depot street paving planned, grade profile to be prepared, and a water main cost study ordered.
The coroner will investigate the Kugkenrither accident at a power house crossing south of the city. He will question whether whistle signals were proper and whether the deceased Kuplatz Kugkenrither may have died due to neglected warning, with many witnesses subpoenaed.
The article discusses a vacancy on the city council after Baker leaves his seat. Republicans hold a majority, but West Side Democrats demand a special informal election so residents may select a Democrat to fill Baker's term.
A note indicates the Baker opponent will be chosen to succeed him as Nik successor. The Marshal Chapter No 47 R A M will hold a special convocation at 7 20 Wednesday evening November 22 to confirm fast and MoBL degrees on several candidates.
In Wooster Ohio November 15 the estate of Nathaniel Mowery won a 1200 verdict in the common pleas court against the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Company. Mowery was killed when he fell from the Bishop Kestle a few miles north of Wooster in November of the past year.
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