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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1903

Page

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Massive Republican Meeting Highlights Harding and Landis Oratory

A large audience at Shin County Opera House hosted a Republican rally featuring Warren G Harding of Marion and Congressman Landis of Logansport. Harding argued the party lifted Ohio taxes and protected workers while opposing tax burdens on big employers. Landis spoke on national issues, endorsing Panama canal seizure and land purchases, claiming rural temperance gains from federal delivery service.

Shin County Opera House Warren G Harding Marion Lanjlis Logansport Indiana Tom L. Johnson Lorain County Noy Harding Ohio Landis Congress Amouth Democrata Panama Columbia

Conference marks fiftieth anniversary of Ohio church group

The Cleveland Congregational Conference met at First Congregational in Cleveland to mark fifty years of work. Rev IV Metolf of Oberlin served as moderator and Rev Fitch presided at the organ. Ellen M Stone lectured on missionary work in Albania, urging expanded effort. Jurist AR Webber spoke on temperance. Professors Swing and Andrews led sessions. Plans for future efforts were discussed as Wastern Reserve President Thwing spoke on growth in theology and mission.

Cleveland Congregational Church Cuyahogs Lorain First Congregational Church IV Metolf Oberlin Fitch East Madison John J Shingler Central Ohio J G. Frazier Morgan Wood AR Webber G . Andrews J W Bradshaw C W Histt E A Leaper DL Leonard T Swing Thwing Wastern Reserve GoHage Nfs

Probate Court Names Ward Will For Camden Resident

The will of Bryan Ward of Camden has been admitted to probate. It leaves property to his son John while reserving a dower interest for Bridget and requiring the son to provide a home for his mother during her life.

Bryan Ward Camden John Bridget

The Humbug of Public Ownership

A Hamilton Ohio report by E F Brown criticizes municipal ownership of electric light and gas, citing higher costs, lost tax revenues, and debt. It notes free city water for plants, depreciation omissions, and suggests private firms cost less per lamp. The study covers thirteen years, warns of rising indebtedness, and questions municipal control across changing administrations.

State Bureau of Uniform Accounting E F Brown Hamilton Ohio Brown Conncil Boards of Trustees Board of City Control Hoa Elyria

Mina Harley Sues Renaldo Harley for Divorce and Custody

Mina Harley files a suit against Renaldo Harley seeking divorce alimony and custody of their minor children. She alleges habitual drunkenness and a night assault that forced her to leave the home and stay outdoors from 2 am until daylight. Married in Elyria in 1879. Lee Stroup represents her and she seeks an injunction to restrain him from disposing of property in Graf ton.

Mina Harley Renaldo Harley Elyria Grafton Lee Stroup

Lizzie Evans Stars in Cozy Corners at Local Theater

Lizzie Evans, the vivacious comic actress, headlines the domestic comedy At Cozy Corners this Friday October 30. Presented with praised purity and poetic feel, the show features impressive scenic work with remarkable merit. Reserved seats are on sale at Dykeman's drug store.

Lizzie Evans Dykeman's

Judge Failg Decides Case Delay Keeps Kids with Grandparents

Last June Harold Lenzler of Cleveland filed habeas corpus to win custody of his children from grandparents Fred Anderson at 100 Huntington Street. Judge Ford has not rendered a decision, keeping the children in grandparents' possession. The dispute centers on a verbal, post death transfer and the prize of care for DeForest aged 7 and Helen aged 5 amid a sharp trial over legitimacy and care.

Harold D. Leunzler Cleveland Fred Anderson Huntington Street Ford Walter McMahon Lenszler Lenazler DeForest Helen Gei Leaszler Lenazier H J Lenazier

Interesting Football Game Between EK HS and RAC

A Wednesday football match at the fair ground between EK HS and RAC ended 40 to 40 after two 20 minute halves, then extended to 10 more minutes. RAC briefly led in the extra period before EK HS controlled play, a clean contest. Next Sunday October 26 the FAO faces North Amherst, with red and blue colors and a large railcar crowd anticipated to travel to the game.

Fair Ground EK HS RAC FHS FAO North Amherst

Interior department budget request for year ending 1905

Secretary of the Interior forwards a $156 million appropriation estimate to the Treasury, slightly below the current year. Pension and Indian office cuts drive the decrease, with pensions at $136.8 million and Indian bureau at $1.5 million. Five civilized tribes’ expenses set at $259,695 amid pensioner death reductions.

Secretary of the Interior Secretary of the Treasury Interior Department Department Pension Bureau Indian Office Indian Bureau Five Civilized Tribes of Indians Commissioner of Pensions

Patriot priest praises Daniel OConnell and Irish emancipation

Edward Rev Molovy of St. David's Lorain spoke to the St. Andrews men's club praising Daniel OConnell as the force behind Catholic emancipation. He criticized the England Ireland union, blamed land monopoly for Ireland's woes, and argued Ireland could become a republic with Edward VII as president. He noted the old College Green parliament hall remains, predicting a new Irish parliament soon.

Molovy David's Lorain Little Green Isle St. Andrews Daniel O'Connell Ireland England Molony Edward VII Edward College Green

Fear for 1904 Crop Hints at Rare Fruit Season

The article notes an unusually early and abundant fruit set across Northern Ohio with strawberries favored and May bloom seen twice, but warns that erratic weather could harm the 1904 crop prospects. Also reports a pedestrian collision on Lorain Street in Cleveland with injuries.

Ohio

Court action over commission for selling Tucker estate property

Court of Common Pleas O A Cox sues H W Ingersoll as administrator with the will annexed of William H Dankers for $100 alleged due as commission for selling East Avenue property belonging to the Tucker estate. LB Fauver acts as attorney for the plaintiff.

O A Cox H W Ingersoll William H Dankers East Avenue Tucker LB Fauver

Ohio Probate Courts Restore Naturalization Power

A Cincinnati circuit court decision by Judge McLean confirms probate courts may issue naturalization papers as before. Judge Hinman notes past doubts after a Cleveland ruling but expects standard fees, around six dollars fifty cents, with possible reductions. Over 250 000 Ohioans have naturalized under prior law, and the ruling broadens access to citizenship.

Circuit Court Cleveland McLean Cincinnati Circuit Court Hinman Ohio United States

Railroads Cut Working Force Explain Reductions

Railroads in the territory are trimming staff across shops warehouses and offices. Reductions are attributed to decreased work rather than fixed quotas, with supernumeraries to be dismissed where business has fallen off. Clerks and office workers are among those affected as a precautionary contraction continues.

New Ohio Judicial District Proposal In Congress

Campbell Voodees, a Columbus attorney, has prepared a bill for introduction in the national congress seeking the creation of a new Ohio judicial district with Columbus as its center. The move aims to reorganize state courts and streamline legal proceedings across central Ohio.

Campbell Voodees Columbus National Congress Ohio Judicial District

Ashland Produces Second Crop Potatoes in Garden

In autumn mood Wature fills granary and storyhouses with crops. Ashland yields a second potato crop grown in William Recd’s garden. Potatoes are large and perfect, matching the first crop of fruits and cereals. Exchanges show accounts of strawberries and blackberries among other fruits.

Wature Ashland William Recd

Professor Haman of Basel maps Hebrew race distribution

Professor Haman of Basel, a leading expert, writes on the current geographic spread of Jews. He estimates about ten million Jews, two thirds in Europe, with Russia 6.6 million, Austria Hungary 1.86 million, Germany 548 thousand, Romania 300 thousand, and Britain 200 thousand, the United States about 1 million. He also asserts over 200 thousand converted to Christianity in the nineteenth century.

Haman Basel Europe Russia Austria- Hungary Germany Roumania Great Britain United States

Lesson for Chinamen in Manila Court Ruling

In Manila Amerosa dispatch a court judge ruled that Chenon must drive pigs without tying them and packing them on poles. Two offenders were fined 25 dollars each and given 10 days in prison for the offense, reflecting a strict local judgment.

Ashton Ten Chenon Manila P. I Ameriosa

Foreigners Battle On Lorain Streets In Saloon Clash

Two men lie near death in Lorain hospital after a stabbing affray following a saloon quarrel between local sailors and a group of foreigners. Ferguson and Richardson were wounded, with Ferguson stabbed under the arm and Richardson stabbed in the back. suspects Mogyemia and Vig arrested, others seized at Dreschsler's saloon. Hearing set for Wednesday at 2:30 PM. Richardson, 32, from Ashtabula, Ferguson, about 48, formerly of Ashtabula, has a wife and children.

Lorain Ferguson Richardson Paul Dreschsler Ashtabula The Anns R

Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs Linden in Common Pleas

Mrs Eliza beth Linden files for divorce from Peter Linden in common pleas court claiming extreme cruelty and gross neglect. She seeks temporary and permanent alimony, custody of children, and equitable relief plus an injunction restraining him from coming to their Lorain home or disposing of potential property.

Common Pleas Court Elizabeth Linden Peter Linden Sil Linden Lorain

New Tube Mills Promotes McKeeport Leaders to New Mill

Charles Fell former superintendent of the lap weld department at National Tube Co. McKeeport Pa is named superintendent of the tube and pipe departments at the new mill in Loraine Ohio Archie Duncan night superintendent succeeds Fell at McKeesport plant in a management shift reported by Iron Trade Review

Charles Fell McKeesport National Tube Co Lorain Archie Duncan Mr Fell McKeasport Haview

Anniversary Exercises Mark Decennial of Ohio Anti-Saloon League

The Oberlin gathering marks ten years of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League with delegates from across the county. Speakers include Wayne B Wheeler and Rev. Howard Russel, reflecting on the league’s first decade and the Lincoln Legion initiative.

Ohio Oberlin Ohio Anti-Saloon League First Congregational Church Leagus G W Andrews College Glee Club J B Coleman Second Methodist Church Bcriptors H M Tenney Second Congregational Church Bosworth Ohio Anti-Salaom League PA Baker Ohio League Wayne B Wheeler Columbus Anti-Saloon League Howard H Russel New York City American Anti-Saloon League League and Legion Russel Josiah Strong American Institute of Soul Service Lincoln Legion

Hungarian Attack Leaves Two Wounded at Lorain Tug

Frank Ferguson engineer and Dan Righaras deck hand of the tug Annie R. lie in St. Joseph's hospital Lorain at death's door after a Monday night assault by three Hungarians. Ferguson gravely injured, right fang pierced by a knife. Charles Magessi Stephen Magessi and John Vig jailed on cut with intent to kill charges awaiting outcome.

Frank Ferguson Annie R Dan Righaras St. Joseph’s Hosital Lorain Ferguson Charles Stephen Magessi John Vig

Amherst man undergoes appendicitis operation in Cleveland

Peter Rothe of Amherst was taken to Lakeside hospital in Cleveland last Sunday with appendicitis. He underwent the operation on Monday and has rallied nicely, now on the high road to recovery.

Peter Rothe Amherst Lakeside Hospital Cleveland

Lorain Steel Plant to Shut Down Briefly

The Lorain steel plant will suspend operations in all branches no later than next week due to weak orders. About 8,000 workers will be laid off for up to six weeks, while repairs and readiness work continue. Officials say a December 1 resumption is likely, aided by a new tube mill to boost internal demand and ensure future stability.

Inrain Coolidge Boyd Lorain Beaurance United States

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