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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1906
Page
1
The text alleges John R. Walsh claims self defense before government officials, denying wrong intent and delaying indictment. It portrays a clash between federal authorities, bank examiner actions, and political influence, suggesting Walsh’s arrest triggered behind the scenes support and strategic delays affecting potential prosecution.
Secret grand jury indictments against fighters and spectators at an Oak Point prize fight two months ago have been released. Warrants issued for George Frazer of Lorain and Frank Clause of Pittsburg, along with Dr. Albert Webster and Dr. John Vannuys of Lorain, and other attendees. Prosecutor Stevens continues his crackdown on law-breaking in Lorain County.
The Garruther farm northeast of Lorain sold Tuesday by Arthur Carruth of Denver to A. Sher rlll of St. Louis. The 84.77 acre farm brought 85 dollars per acre. Sherrill may relocate with his family next year. he is brother of N. E. Sherill and Frank Sherill of Qubertin.
Mirtre Bongiovanni, one of Italians injured in the Garford factory collapse on September 6 1908, sues for 25000 damages. Attorneys Anthony Neiding and Lee Stroup represent the plaintiff. The petition alleges negligence by the Vinton company in using improper materials and unsafe supports, causing Bongiovanni to be buried and severely injured.
The Taylor Land and Improvement Co. advertises the final sale of lots in Durham Park Elyria. Only 12 lots remain and a drawing will award a set of Haviland China or an Edison Phonograph. Free conveyance from the state to the sale will run hourly tomorrow drawing to follow.
John Berg was awarded contracts for the Lapp bridge abutment and the Farr bridge abutment on the Jonas culvert in Grafton town.
Attorney Adams says the Morehouse case may not go to trial before the election. He notes no usable evidence exists for conviction and predicts Mrs. Morehouse will be dismissed, while she remains in bail and endures hardship.
A large and pleased audience greeted the Crazy Touts Up again at the M. E Church last evening. Tonight marks the final show in the series with San Francisco and the Yosemite Valley to be presented.
The Western Reserve team from Cleveland traveled to Oberlin on a special Cleveland & Southwestern car to play a football game against Oberlin College. The Oberlin players were expected to challenge strongly.
Elyria High School played two football games Saturday afternoon against Lorain High School. The matchups highlighted local rivalry and school athletics.
Attorney J. B. Fauver claims the local Plumbers' union conspired to ruin ex-treasurer John Woroworz by blocking his employment and pressuring employers. He says only $8 is missing from union funds amid a $410 allegation and notes Woroworz offered arbitration. Hearing before Mayor Chapman postponed to Wednesday at 8.
Louis Schnuerer placed a short want ad for four carpenters in The Reporter. The ad ran three times, drew several responses overnight, and Schnuerer asked to discontinue as he had all needed carpenters. The piece argues circulation proves results, not talk.
Miss Dora Stearns celebrated her thirteenth birthday with a surprise party hosted by her father at home. Classmates gathered after work at the Manhattan, games followed by a special dinner, and a Walton set gift helped mark the occasion as a memorable milestone.
Mrs. E. Jones, owner of a colored restaurant, complained of a theft by a Cleveland man at breakfast. Investigation showed the suspect was a regular diner employed at car barns. the watch was recovered and returned. Police declined to issue a warrant after the finder was told to let the man go if prosecution was desired.
Mary Ann Bailey was granted a divorce from George Edward Bailey on Saturday morning by Judge Tudge Wash Burne for extreme cruelty. She won custody of the minor children with $3 weekly child support and $1 weekly alimony to herself until totaling $500, after proving the husband’s misconduct to the judge.
A habitual drunkard has assaulted his wife with repeated heavy blows on numerous occasions. The couple, married 25 years, have nine children aged from 24 down to a young child. The incident highlights ongoing family strife and domestic abuse within a long marriage.
Governor Harris is expected to deliver a political address in Oberlin with efforts led by Congressman elect Laning. The date is undecided, and it will likely be the only political speech in Oberlin during the campaign.
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