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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
1
A woman terrorized residents in a northern town prompting a dawn vigil by 25 citizens. A man on Cle Street faced the attacker who slapped him then drew a revolver and fled into a dark alley. The town marshal ordered assistance and bloodhounds to track the suspect as authorities publicized a reward.
Reports say anarchists believeime Berkman was kidnapped by secret service men during a lecture tour in Germania and Warrensville. Police and federal agents watched him Tuesday night as authorities declined to arrest him, while other radicals allege similar abductions tied to an antiarchy lecture path toward happiness.
Lorain October 25 Remorseful Maggie Hardman jailed days ago for residing with William Ferguson unlawfully breaks down over ruin of life. She sought opium, cries for one more chance, court offers a test of reform. Wife of a colored man who shot himself after a public incident with Ferguson months ago. Sentence: 25 dollars fine and 30 days.
Lovala October 25 The night schools at the MC A report strong success especially in English classes for foreigners with forty four students all non natives. Watts O Pye and D A Cook supervise. A Vine Street kindergarten for foreign children also thrives with twenty five enrollments under Miss Baker of Bivvia.
Columbus, Oct 24 Robert Fitzgibbon was found unconscious near a furnace in a Franklin Pur mace area and nearly asphyxiated by gas. A rough wagon ride to a hospital jarred him awake and revived his heart, and doctors report he is recovering.
West Ridge notes guests of Mrs Versoy and visits among local families including Mr Getehel and daughter from Oberlin, Mrs B Seymour of Elyria, and the Mason home celebration for forty years of marriage. Grace Versey wedding at My Bailing home, October 24, and other visits mark a quiet week with a pancake flour plug.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure sent by mail for home testing at no cost. A Toronto customer testimonial claims rapid relief and easier work after using one box. Offer includes free sample by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan and paid full treatment through a local druggist, 50 cents by mail order.
Dorothy J. Morris file a divorce bill against George Morris the noted animal painter after a fortune from a California relative. Custody of their eight year old daughter is sought. Morris has taken rooms apart from his wife.
Washington October 25 The railroads of the United States with mail contracts will gain from national prosperity to about 5 million dollars. Postmaster General Cortelyou outlines increased expenditures needed to operate the department in the coming fiscal year.
The fragment notes a dealer variant and a reference to Hubert Day 148. It mentions catalog specifics and product availability but lacks complete details or clear event. Entities include Nota, Auk, Hubert Day, and a number 148.
Mrs. Raymond Robbing, addressing the University of Chicago Woman's Union, condemns bargain hunting for sweatshop produced foods and holiday decorations. She warns the consumer market relies on extensive overtime work in sweatshops across the country, including fans, wreaths, and brushes sold for Christmas.
Nellie Ballard aged 21 near Rossford died after Toledo deacons and neighbors used cold water and prayer in alleged care. Coroner will hold inquiry tomorrow into death and conduct of her father and two deacons after a physician refused to sign the death certificate without coroner authorization.
Williant Smiley filed an answer in his wife Carrie Smiley’s divorce suit charging she had a prior marriage and squandered his money. He admits a 1890 Pine Bluff Arkansas wedding and three children but says he learned later another husband lived, while she claimed not yet divorced. The Sinders are well known in Laerath.
Three extra fine Cabinet Photos in special design folders free with every dozen Cabinet Photos sold before November 1st at Monroe's Studio. Sittings should be arranged early to avoid the rush and ensure timely Christmas pictures. Also still available is the Souvenir Book of Lorain County featuring past Monroe's Studio subjects and local scenes, priced 75 cents, plus 16 cents postage.
Lexington, October 24. Pred Pharris, charged with killing Fred Ketterer at the Eastern Kentucky Asylum last June, was convicted of manslaughter by a jury and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The verdict was a compromise after some jurors urged a longer term. This was the first trial arising from the asylum scandal exposed by J Franklin Wallace after Ketterer’s death.
A daily through train departs Elyria at 1 34 p m bound eastward via Medina Akron Youngstown to Fittsburgh Cumberland Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York with a sleeper car from Akron and agent assistance available.
Frank Howe of Van Buren Town recounts severe two year rheumatism pain. After trying costly treatments, he used six bottles of Uric O and claims rapid relief within 24 hours with crutches no longer needed. He invites others to write for more truth about the remedy from Smith Drug Co Syracuse New York.
Charles Ran of Chicago lies ill with pneumonia at the home of former mayor Joshua Dixon in North Alton. Maud Dixon, daughter of Dixon, waits at his bedside as the betrothal wedding planned for today collapses. Ran had come to marry and had just leased a new residence he was remodeling when he fell ill.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on a Thursday night two seasoned fighters from Chicago and Detroit braces for a ten round bout at 121 pounds. Wid Taylor and Phil Brock promise a major clash seen as one of the best in years. Joe Percente faces Walter Parker in the semi final.
Frank Mayers of Lorain traveled to Elyria for asthma treatment. Dr. French, the county coroner, left briefly to fetch medicine. Mayers died, and was found seconds later when the coroner returned with the needed remedy. Reporter Want Ads Bring Results See.
Cleveland October 25 The Helen Keller lodge members discussed the recent Supreme Court ruling declaring the blind pension law unconstitutional They propose asking the legislature to create a special fund to pension the blind and to establish an industrial institution and a home for blind men The state now supports a home for blind women and an industrial institution for under 21s
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