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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1906
Page
4
This column cites calls to raise the age of consent and notes Atlanta’s riot and a bribery probe, plus odd anecdotes about a Milwaukee heir and a ghost seen by an Illinois observer. It also mentions a New York man arrested for registering the steed times and reduced Sunday rail fares on the Lake Shore line ending October 28, 1906.
An editorial condemns abuses against girls and calls for stronger protection for those over and under sixteen. It argues that a sixteen or seventeen year old needs home, parental, and legal safeguards and questions whether current law adequately shields young girls from exploitation.
At Elyria Theatre tonight Lillian Spencer captivates audience in Dolly Varden. Supporting chorus and high standard features accompany a charming performance. the title role's vivacity and singing win sympathy, with Lay of the Jay drawing repeated encores.
An old advertisement touts a free booklet on Good Health and explains uric acid causes of many women’s ailments. It promotes Life Plant as a natural solvent that dissolves uric acid and supports female health, urging readers to obtain the booklet and visit a druggist for Life Plant. It ends by endorsing DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for reliable results.
In Findlay Ohio Judge Gideon G Banker fined Standard Oil Company of Ohio 5000 dollars for violation of the Valentine anti trust law The court held daily violations could incur separate penalties The defense asked for a new trial but the motion was overruled Also suspended sentence for 60 days to allow a petition error The Rockefeller case was paused pending supreme court ruling on probate court jurisdiction and the state plans to move the Rockefeller matter after the Standard case ruling The decision signals potential for large fines if state anti trust laws are violated in Ohio
The boxer Bob Fitasimons recounts a turmoil after losing to Jack O'Brien and receiving news of his wife starting a divorce in Dakota. He credits a Roosevelt letter for turning his course away from ruin, leading to reconciliation with his wife and a costly forfeiture of the O'Brien bout, costing an expected $100,000.
Captain William Henry Godfrey once known as king of the gambling fraternity in St Louis died at Mrs John H Beecher's home after going blind on the street six weeks earlier. He owned a steamship line with New Orleans during the Civil War and left real estate worth 200000 dollars with an estate valued at 600000 dollars. He died intestate with distant nephews and nieces the only near relatives.
Rental ad listing a 10 room house at 141 Lake Avenue and an eight room house at 440 River Street. Inquiries directed to 213 West Avenue or call 10-2916 for details.
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