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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
2
The Elyria Reporter lists subscription rates for its Daily and Weekly editions and provides the printer and office address at 16 East Broad Street. It specifies 25 cents per month for daily home delivery and 60 dollars per year by mail for the weekly edition.
The Democrat editor urges Lorain voters to back Sharp for Congress, arguing loyalty to party, postmaster interests, and opposition to McKinley administration policies. The piece accuses Reefy and local editors of greed and partisan manipulation to influence votes.
The excerpt urges steadfast resolve amid political deceptions and calls leaders to gird up their loins and press toward the goal of the coming election. It frames loyalty and vigor as essential to transcending false pretenses of friendship.
The piece rails at Bryan’s “immaterialism” in tariff and fiscal policy, arguing voters want a president who defends labor, capital, farmers, and national honor. It previews Gov. Roosevelt’s October 17 visit, urging broad turnout and a hundred-gun salute by Captain Alfred Bates’ artillery in Elyria.
A local Irish republican cites Justice Brewer's tirade against government by brute force as biased. The piece argues the Philippine policy mirrors 1861 Union enforcement, noting how consent was historically secondary and force secured submission. It compares Alaska, New Mexico, and American Indians to Philippine governance under U S authority.
The piece argues Lorain county must deliver about six sevenths of the district Republican vote to elect W W Skiles, warning other counties will not offset Lorain. It attacks Democrat Sharp as anti protection and pro free coinage, urging a straight Republican vote on election day. The article recalls past fights and stresses loyalty over sentiment. It also notes Elyria music lovers to hear Rheinberger's Christoforus performed by a union chorus led by Arthur Kimball and William Breckenridge.
Readers are urged to ask for the specified goods at J. A. Dake's V H Smith's and Reablen Bros. in Elyria as part of a regional shopping solicitation. The notice emphasizes visiting these stores to obtain the items.
A compact local advert promises cleanliness and honest dealing from a cider mill and jelly evaporator. The firm presents itself as nut business experts inviting customers to try their products.
The county announces a general election day in Lorain Ohio with polls from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A full slate of federal state and local offices and measures is listed, including electors for President and multiple Congressional districts, judicial posts, and county roles.
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