Outrage Over City Dumping Street Debris Behind Lot
The Reporter protests a city policy of dumping street sweepings and rotten offal on a vacant East Broad street lot owned by W A Ely between The Reporter office and Reed Moysey’s stable. Health concerns, foul odors, and potential disease trigger alarm as more loads are added. The Health Board warned against nuisance but action stalled. The Reporter vows court appeal to halt the practice to protect workers and public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ely
East Broad Street
Reed & Moysey
Reefy
Health Board
Line to Elyria railway set for Christmas operation
Parke Foster said the North Amherst to Elyria line should be running by Christmas with delays only from completing a fifty foot iron bridge near North Amherst. The Lorain line reaches Tenth Street. downtown Elyria to be addressed in spring. Further plans put lines into full service under one system once North Amherst is finished. A local speaker praised Elyria for civic virtue and welcome to returning heroes.
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North Amherst
Elyria
Parke Foster
AML
Nentynonth
Lorain
Tenth Street
Foster
Cleveland
Oberlin
Auction of Feng family goods spurs rediscovery
Valuable papers and personal effects belonging to a Feng colored couple, who had left Elyria weeks ago, were sold at a square auction last Saturday. The returning pair hurriedly bought back items found, but a case with jewelry and a drawer with papers were not located. The jewelry case, reportedly worth over $100, was sold for $7, and the buyer returned the items upon learning the true price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Pair of Boots Leads to Larceny Arrests in City
Police jailed two Lorain men after a boot theft at East Broad street. Frank Bridge denied guilt at first, while Joe Hall later confessed to larceny after misleading statements. Hall, later identified as Joe Graves, pled guilty and was fined and jailed. Bridge’s case continued.
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Otheer Branmn
Hastile
Iron and Braman
Braman
Rast Avenue
Thei
Fin
EE. H Ruetler
East Broad Street
Frank Bridge
Lorain
Bridge
Joe Graves
Joe Hall
Olmsted Falls
Hall
Elevator Accident in Elyria Block Nears Repair
An elevator mishap in the Elyria block around seven o clock caused no serious injuries. A passenger and operator were aboard when a cable broke, the car dropped briefly, then caught by the safety clutch and steadied at the second floor. Minor damage expected to be repaired in a few days.
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Mit
Elyria
Tiny
Peculiar Case in Brownnelin Trial Before Judge Nye
Brayman v. Biebach was tried last week as Flebach accused Brayman of crimes. Brayman, once jailed for months, sued for 5000 dollars in malicious prosecution. During hearings Brayman’s attorney, convinced of Brayman’s guilt, withdrew from the case and the action against Fiebach was dismissed.
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Brayman Ve. Biebach
Brown- Nelin
Nye
Flebach
Brayman
Fiebach
Aguinaldotte Causes Dining Room Incident in Elyria
A visitor at the American House sparked anger by denouncing Philippine War veterans who vote Republican. He left amid murmurs as a guest threatened violence, and a manager mistakenly drenched a reporter with water. The Aguinaldotte reportedly finished his copper in private. The man reportedly came to Elyria to lecture.
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Cettleman
Elygin
Philippine Islands
Ths
J Advocate
Aguinaldo
Aguinaldotte
Elyria
Evangeline Jones Critiques Free Silver Debate Abroad
The article quotes evangelist Sam Jones criticizing free silver advocates and remarking on prosperity in the Philippines. He mocks the idea that prosperity is assured and notes skepticism about those who argue against facts. He references Lutteranes and laments misplaced certainty in current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Sam Jones
Gawn Case Delivers Damages For Riverfront Property Claim
Judge Nye decides that Thomas Gawn is entitled to damages for riverfront property affected by the east pier of the new bridge. The court enjoins grading and filling in front of Gawn's property where the defendants have not yet complied, while affirming a prior settlement as to other damages.
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Nye
Thomas Gawn
Gawn
River Front
Tam
Court of Equity
Ohio
Stone Throwers Arrested in Norwalk Case
Frederick Ballwig about 14 and his brother Alfred Ballwig about 16 were brought before Justice Van Seiver on charges of throwing stones at a Lake Shore passenger train near Norwalk. They pleaded not guilty and posted $200 bail each for Saturday morning examination. Railroad Detective Bridestone led to the arrests following a November 18 attack that injured a lady passenger.
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Norwalk
Frederick Ballwig
Alfred Ballwig
Justice van Seiver
Lake Shore
Bridestone
Bullwig
Great Elyria meeting honors General Metcalf at church
A large Elyria audience gathered at the First Congregational church to welcome General Metcalf and Sergeant Farrell, defend his honor against recent charges, and celebrate his public life. Speakers praised his service in the Spanish American War and recalled local ties, while the G A R and Relief Corps guarded the platform and the national colors adorned the church. General Metcalf shared vivid impressions of campaigns in the Philippines, including band concerts, native customs, and amusing war anecdotes, ending with a salute to America.
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Elyria
First Congregational Church
Wilders
Metcalf
Joseph Mr. Karrett
Metcaly
Tt Rna
Faim Quilety
Legion of Friends
Oberlin
Gen. Metcalf
Sergi. Farrell
Hong Hunting
G. A. R. Post
Relief Corps
Elyria Light Guards
Murbach
W. C. Caumus
George TH
Ely
Hate Parker
A. TR. Webber
D. J. Nye
M. H. Levagood
W.G. Sharp
J. A. B. Stivers
Reefy
Sergeant Farrell
Ww. A. Bratman
P. H. Metcalf
McKinley
Washington
Lincoln
Spain
Levagood
Tioraine County
Ales
Sergt. Farrell
A.B. Webber
Servent
Farrell
J. Craft
H. J. Parker
Tex KJ Craft
Walcome
Peppoant Barrell
Craft
Ronehig
W. G. Sharp
General Metcalf
Elyria High
Sharp
Cadmus
George H. Ely
Joseph E. Farrell
Sergi Farrell
San Francisco
United States
Philippines
Metcalf Arore
Metcal
Manila
Metcalfs
America
General Funston Denies Gass Charges Before Manila Voyage
General Funston publicly rejects the accusations against Metcalf calling them vile lies. The disputed killing centers on a Filipino spy killed by a Pennsylvanian picket who mistook mercy pleas for a threat as he approached surrendering. If Metcalf did kill, opinion holds censure for not killing two.
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Manila
Six Vice Presidents Died in Office in U S History
The article surveys presidential succession, noting eleven instances when one of the two top offices stood vacant while the other was filled. It cites four presidents and six vice presidents dying in office and one resignation, arguing the vice presidency’s constitutional importance and duties in the Senate.
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Sneha
Andrew Johnson
John Adams
Senate
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