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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
6
Washington dispatch analyzes Senator Bryan's proposal to replace the Elkins and Hepburn rail laws with government ownership and operation of railroads. It discusses political support and opposition among Democrats, costs, debt, and potential legal hurdles in pursuing damages under a federal ownership regime.
The piece argues that government court delays and training favor judges in minimizing awards to claimants. It notes years pass before payment, with many unpaid claims driving people to ruin or death. Under Bryan’s ownership plan, livestock losses from train incidents would recover only a fraction after long waits and heavy costs.
City activity rises as building permits reach 176 with value around 6.33 million and bank clearings up 16 percent from last August. About 711 buildings under construction, 50 million in further work, 30 000 workers, and 125 carloads of debris removed daily. Port receipts estimated at 1.5 million, the highest in history, amid a 370 006 population estimate.
Four motormen from the Cleveland and Southern motormen company were arrested by Marshal Stocker of Rockport and Deputy Milton Lutz while speeding on a suburban trail. Edward Burgess Reuben Masser J I Lally and Edward Norton were taken on warrants and will be tried in the town hall today.
A Pittsburg buyer claims New York women are neater because they use few pins with buttons hooks and eyes and tape doing the work while Boston women buy more pins per population. He notes New York is closer to the Chinese standard of minimal pin use. Also advice urges careful cough remedy use for colds and promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar.
North Ridgeville residents share visitors and vacations as notes list Mrs Frank Brown and Mrs Notley from Elyria visiting Mrs G Terrell. Several families plan trips to Michigan and Ohio fairs, with reporting on illnesses and other local happenings.
During a long campaigning swing thirty years ago, Judge John M. Harlan and James B. McCreary shared a bed in mountain lodgings as they toured Kentucky. Harlan proclaimed that the next governor was in that bed, then tumbled to the floor when the bed slats broke, and McCreary kept the moment light with the retort that the next governor was still in this bed.
The advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup as a non opiate remedy for coughs and colds. It claims general efficacy and notes availability from druggists and patent medicine sellers.
Promotes Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania as a healthful escape near Venango valley. Highlights mineral waters baths hotels pleasant drives and bracing air. Notes special Erie Railroad excursion rate parlor car from Cleveland and invites readers to contact Jas D. Frown for guides and reading material.
Young men and women are urged to attend Elyria Business College where every graduate is employed. Last week seven stenographer and bookkeeper calls came in one day. New classes begin Sept 4 with day and evening sessions. Many already enrolled and full information available upon request.
Disjointed text discusses Mr Pierce and the Water Company of ind notes on control and methods. Mentions an individual named Clay Arthur and a discussion about who holds authority in a company context.
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