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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
2
The Elyria Reporter compiles editorials and notes on water works investigations, political alignment, and public policy. It discusses McKinley era issues, polygamy debate, and calls for impartial study of river systems and canal access. Entwined are references to Utah politics, party infighting, and national economic prospects.
The article argues Senator Foraker depicts a quick revival of business upon McKinley’s election and urges preserving the Republican Party in power to sustain prosperity. It links postwar growths, trusts, and economic stability to continued GOP control, warning against a Democratic shift and calls for unity among voters.
The council will adopt a Chamber of Commerce suggestion to employ a competent engineer to prepare estimates for the water works system. After thorough discussion the chamber and city leaders agreed on obtaining the best and most experienced opinions, with a broad citizen review to follow. The Democratic party outlook was grim, with speculation about a presidential ticket and Admiral Dewey as a potential blocker.
A historical courtly rant extols current prosperity under the Republican administration. It credits industrial growth, factory orders, and farm yields to policy, asserts Bryan’s defeat, cites Senator Koraker and President McKinley, and notes a Chamber of Commerce meeting and water concerns for the city. It also briefly recounts Hanna’s Washington visit and press sensationalism.
The report notes delays by the council in submitting the lake water bond issue to voters. Engineer Chupin says the water plant was built for less than expected despite higher labor costs, and work could start in spring. Republicans warn against further delay amid Democratic opposition and Chamber of Commerce support for the project.
The Springfield Republican critiques unverified Boer outrage statements while noting prior libelous Philippine coverage. It lambasts partisan rhetoric, calls for restraint, and questions loyalist fervor amid McKinley era politics. It cites Bily Mason and Admiral Dewey as figures involved in a polarized national discourse.
The notice details a November 18, 1890 election in Lorain County Ohio to vote on state and local offices. It lists the voting wards, district boundaries, and the required ballot items including governor lieutenant governor treasurer auditor attorney general supreme court judge and various local posts. It also describes a ditch improvement petition in Ridgeville Township with a hearing date and lists residents and trustees affected by the project.
Authoritative statement declares Aguinaldo and Atkinson will not seek Democratic nomination. The text also hints at crude speculation that Colonel Bryan during periods of reflection cannot fully devote himself to thought.
The Strongsville hosted Congregational Churches Conference with lively attendance from Hasters and dolawhites and notable reports. Rev J E Wickins organized the gathering with Elyria sending two delegates Williane Morse and Jim OW. Tenner. The conference discussed federation of nations benevolent societies and elected committees to implement plans.
Contractors on the new Lorain bridge predict completion in about three months with roadway planking to support a double layer of three-inch picks. The project anticipates a substantial delivery of materials by November.
The text presents a garbled public notice or legal blurb with numerous misspellings and fragmented names. It references a board of commissioners and a date around the late month of October, noting an examination of property or petitions and listing several individuals whose names appear distorted. The overall meaning is unclear due to severe OCR corruption.
The Gurs line runs from Oberlin to Public Square Cleveland hourly starting early morning. Cars operate Oberlin to Elyria and Cleveland to Oberlin with hourly service and a 1 pm run daily. Connection to Cleveland and Berea line to Elyria hourly from morning until 10:40 pm with a 1 am service option. For details contact agents at Broadway and Topliff House or F H Pomeroy General Manager Cleveland Ohio.
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