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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
2
Avon township farmer Jackson argues prosperity raises farmers costs while prices for his produce lag. The piece counters that higher demand and money circulation lift most agricultural prices and that wages and supplies have grown more affordable, showing prosperity follows broad employment and markets.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer exposed Kurtz as seeking to influence Governor McLean’s campaign, aiming to pull votes from Republicans. Senator Foraker repudiates Kurtz, endorsing Wash and the administration, uniting GOP factions to defeat Kurtz in November. Forewarned Bushnell may redeem himself, but Kurtz faces downfall.
Senator Foraker spoke last night on the Philippines and administration policy, endorsing George Nash and McKinley. He defended party loyalty, praised his own steadfast Republican record, and delivered what attendees called the best speech yet, signaling a united Lorain County GOP ahead of November.
The Ohio Democrats back a standard bearer living in the national capital who leads Washington DC gas works. Critics question the choice, noting past nominee who resided in Canada during the rebellion and lost by more than 100000 votes, with a wary claim that history repeats itself.
A Republican column argues per capita circulation rose since 1896 and that world gold production in 1900 may exceed earlier estimates. It cites mint director estimates, cites South African and other fields, and notes John R. McLean’s campaign against trusts with past salaries at Washington Gas Light.
The piece argues that contentment with favorable conditions, political stability, and prudent business practice favors preserving the status quo. It links economic prosperity under current policy to farms, merchants, laborers, and mechanics, urging voters to avoid radical shifts and to support the party delivering employment and rising markets. It comments on tariffs, annexation, and gold standard debates, noting contrasts in silverite positions and criticizing press coverage on these issues.
The piece debates tariff policy and its impact on domestic competition and trusts. It cites Mr. Cockran on monopolies, notes how tariffs may foster or curb competition, and discusses labor shifts, beef prices, and 19th century election attitudes amid economic fluctuation. It mentions Admiral Dewey, McKinley, and Colorado politics, with references to New Jersey apple prices and bacterial risks from broom use.
Miss Emma Lane a leading Cleveland artist consented to teach art classes at the People's Institute this winter. Classes start Saturday Oct 14 at 2 a.m. and 7 p.m. She will meet prospective students Friday afternoon at 4 30 in the First Congregational church parlor.
In an opinion by the petitioners a number of named residents including Gasper Barres Jie Humphrey Charles Brith Mary Robinson Nicholas Jorkvin Joseph Taubenthal Anna Delles Jer Adam Diedsick Catherine Gibbons Emma Lehman Henry Hale and others allege that the deepening and widening of a palit water course will affect their properties along line between Kime Lehrinat and Laubenthal with multiple laterals and trustees named. The document lists numerous respondents and notes an auditor named mt G H Lewis.
A sheriff sale for Lotwic county area in Ridgeville township is set for November 18 1899 at the Lorain County Court House to satisfy a $40004 mortgage with sale terms cash. Also a public notice of a ditch improvement petition filed by Sylvia L Butler et al seeks board approval October 30 1900 at 8:30 am with a list of affected property owners and route details.
Cars run hourly from Oberlin to Public Square Cleveland from 6 30 am to 9 72 am daily. Special Oberlin to Elyria services at 10 10 pm and 1 am. From Cleveland to Oberlin hourly 6 am to 9 pm and 11 pm daily. Elyria to Cleveland hourly 4 40 pm to 10 40 pm and 12 30 am. Direct connection with Berea Line to Berea. Inquiries at Audwur Topliff home or F T Pomeroy 614 Garfield Bld Cleveland OH.
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