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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1898
Page
8
Senator Hoag chairs the judiciary committees and supports a new bankruptcy bill after the counterreport. He notes the bill may allow 150000 to 200000 debtors to recover, reduce fraud, and fairly divide debtors property, while easing limits on involuntary cases for farmers and workers.
In Washington senate chamber Dr Mary Walker rose to applaud Senator Roach on a Boncastian Hawaiian speech. a detective ejects her for violating gallery rules, she denounces the officer as a villain and later writes to the vice president. She is barred from the capitol’s south side. The article also notes Sweden’s railways, including a polar circle line, and Berlin’s Unter den Linden street with electric lights.
A reflective piece notes folk and a middle aged man learning to darn. The narrator recalls using mushroom shapers and wooden casings for stuffing, observing seeds rattling in a scarred tool. He links leatherwork scars to years of solo life, while contrasting with a curious grower’s loom of memory.
A derailed supply of Havana cigars sparks warnings of a tobacco famine as Cuban unrest and port shutdowns tighten imports. Reporters note near exhaustion of Flavana cigars with box sales nearly banned and a key New York importer hoarding stock. Includes assorted anecdotes from sailors to clerks, plus a quip about a Navy lieutenant’s boyhood.
A fragment from Chicago describes women from the eastern and western districts differing in purse usage during walks. It notes western girls are guided by purpose, while eastern girls safeguard money, with doctors advising walking for health. Nearby text mentions a cemetery sale, payments plans, and local services.
A recent report notes thieves in evening dress targeting diamonds at a noble wedding in Paris. A detective observed a tall woman in opera cloak slip through a door, but the thief escaped, leaving behind a torn overcoat and unrecovered diamonds.
The wartime surge in the U S Navy is reflected in a new naval register listing 1 758 officers including cadets at sea 21 at the naval academy and 209 engineers plus 218 scientists and other specialists. It notes transfers retirements and new appointments across medical pay engineer and construction corps as ships and auxiliary vessels begin construction or are commissioned.
The New York Press extols jewel like marine creatures seen along gulf streams and northern shores. Descriptions cover their iridescent bodies short tails vivid corsal and anal fins and distinctive eye regions. Gloss names and vivid color notes highlight their beauty and unusual features with detailed observations.
A noisy article reports a push by major publishers including Mugwley, May land, Sern, Witmark and others to create a music trust. It warns actors and composers against pirating or selling beyond trust rules, threatening exclusion from business. Towtoy, Mayland & Co. and partners deny intent to join the trust. The piece reflects alarm over centralized control in publishing.
Advertises transparent pricing and invites customers to compare with other stores. Promotes no fear of price checks and offers credit while listing rough weekly payment amounts and vague brand names. The text is garbled with misspellings and inconsistent figures.
A partly garbled reminiscence details Guerricón and his contemporaries at Naud week. It notes Minuto, depicted as witty yet courteous, and the author cites Luc Purdy of Harper's Magazine. The piece praises the matador’s strength, artistry, and the public’s excitement, while hinting at personal traits and past reputations within the bullfighting world.
A New York Press special from New Haven reports proposals to hire English coach I G Lehmann to lead Yale crew with captains and a governing board weighing the plan alongside other candidates. The report notes contested plans, coaching prerogatives, and the potential reshaping of Yale’s athletic leadership amid other national updates.
In the next thirty days residents along the gas main in Elyria may obtain a free kitchen cooking outfit. The offer covers one two or three burner hot plates with an extra burner and includes curb connections costing three to five dollars. Gas is presented as cheap clean and convenient and the company urges orders during the promotion.
A cluttered ad lists musical instruments and shaving gear with prices and discounts. It mentions watches with new movements, gold plated rings, carving sets, knives, and a rifle sale. The copy promotes a wide catalog and claims savings on many items.
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