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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1897
Page
2
A jumble of briefs and observations covers science, industry, transportation, and public affairs. Topics include education funding, famine relief, a border of curiosities from Edgefield to Oregon, a New Hampshire piggy bank tale, and a Washington civil service anecdote highlighting a rejected female applicant’s qualifications.
The Senate on the sixth adopted Senator Morgan’s resolution calling for information on the capture of the Competitor by a Spanish warship. House actions included the District of Columbia appropriation bill and a bill to permit officials to sell forfeited opium the highest bidder. The consular and diplomatic bill was reported. The Senate passed a Texas judicial districts reorganization over the President’s veto and discussed the Anglo American penal treaty in executive session. The House approved the final immigration conference report and passed two vetoed bills. A copyright bill and a National Soldiers’ Home project in Vermillion County, Illinois, were noted. Michigan’s governor rejected plans to move the state capital from Lansing to Detroit. Depositors were arranged to be paid by the Dormers’ and Merchants’ Bank of Freeport, Illinois, which then liquidated. Tennessee passed a law prohibiting the sale of cigarettes or cigarette paper.
Foreign intelligence reports Crete visas and ban policies while unrest in Greece and Crete surfaces. A late news dispatch notes a viaduct collapse near Cornwall killing 12. U.S. pension agency reductions and civil service costs are reported from Washington. Western and southern regions report fires, floods, drownings, and political activity across cities and states with several notable deaths and legal notices.
The article notes area topics including the International Christian Endeavor convention in Sophancie Co July 7 39, Industrial Aid Society of Boston aiding about 3 700 workers, and a Texas push to establish a state agricultural college for girls. It mentions President elect McKinley and President Cleveland hosting the Supreme Court and wives, a elopement case, university gifts in New York, and various transport and industrial notes.
A Santa Fe express bound for Low Angeles was halted near Nelson about 1 mile from Peach Springs by two masked men. One robber was killed by the express messenger. the other fled with bags and a few registered packages. The dead bandit’s body was taken to Peach Springs. A posse in Kingman, Arizona Territory, pursued the other robber, hoping to capture him soon.
Canton web page reports Maj. McKinley confirming the Navy appointment amid parade preparations. Officials discuss ball arrangements, parade routes, and concerns about railway funding impacting crowd turnout. Washington involvement expected to shape upcoming ceremonies.
An open switch near the Union Pacific line caused a derailment at 4:48 p.m. on a Wednesday. Engineer A. Vennery of Omaka and fireman W. Mullman perter were fatally injured. conductor William Geni died later. Porm Krause Furman of Couhin Tluts died at the scene. other crew and passengers suffered injuries.
A labor riot at the Pine area prompted police action. Two men were killed and 19 wounded before authorities quelled the unrest as workers faced harsh conditions. Several officers were injured among the nine intier rg five.
Rumors swirl around Jol Johnson and officials as the census compiled under Secretary McVurkund faces scrutiny. Clerks vow to testify about pay and positions while accusations of graft linger, though McFurhinch denies all charges and demands investigation.
On a deathbed confession from Gourvell in Hebron, he admits arranging the murder of Alexander Crimpbel years ago and using dynamite to destroy a home. The tale links a past crime to a more recent homicide in a grim, unsettled case.
An array of short items details suicides in Starke Florida and Chicago New York road, a servant finding two men in a room near Pittsburgh and a police officer dying in a box. Other notes mention Father Marquette statue debates in Wisconsin and a man dying from a tongue hemorrhage in Superior Wisconsin.
In Lebanon Kentucky a mob guarded defendant Mack during a November trial delay. Ed Clark husband of Black’s intended victim was present as the court, under General Command, held the special session. Mack pleaded guilty and received seven years in the penitentiary as troops escorted the defendant to the jail.
Report details Courtney farm thefts with thousands of dollars in goods stolen and stored as a fence. Robbery victims include Kim Potte Huniingtoy and a central city incident where three robbers shot at an officer, leaving him dead. Other items mention a Michigan capital relocation plan and a woman elected as Boise chaplain amid statewide events.
An article by Robert Ly Porter in the New York Sun outlines the vast valuation of U S railway property at over 1 2 trillion dollars and 180000 miles of track. It describes looming loan tightenings in Washington and widespread industrial decline with falling wages, employment cuts, and looming insolvency pressures across rail networks and allied industries.
A collage of quotes on worth, virtue, and daily duties. Mentions many figures and sayings from Chicago Standard to Washington Star and remarks by Uncle Eben, urging focus on present tasks as preparation for the future. Includes lines about rivers, lakes, and measurements.
The notice advertises a Washington trip for McKielay Winbrugh supporters with rail service via B&O and 8 W Ry from Cincinnati to New Orleans route, featuring a Splendid Train Service and March 1 to 4 dates. It promotes agent contact for guide and pricing and expands on transportation options and special fares.
A damaged OCR fragment presents fragmented archaic phrases about wearing, plowing, feet, and gentleness. It appears as stray poetry with missing words and uncertain attribution, offering little coherent narrative but hints of a sentimental verse.
A fragmented account describes Mr Perks arriving in Whinfield as a shrewd dapper solicitor seeking village footing. He courts the vicar tepidly while earning mixed remarks from locals, including farmers and shopkeepers, with tension rising over social and clerical boundaries.
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