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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1893
Page
4
The piece discusses the Hawaii annexation controversy and its implications for U S influence in the Pacific, arguing that annexation would preserve American commerce and counter Britain and Germany. It notes political divisions in the Senate and warns against delaying votes to suit a Democratic administration.
The piece argues for strengthening American shipbuilding and a protective tariff, praising McKinley and reciprocity while warning that free trade or Chicago convention plans could ruin industrial interests. It endorses maintaining tariffs, opposing Cleveland if he abandons protective measures, and cites historical examples like Louisiana and Alaska to support a strong, expansionist commerce policy.
In New York the Ohio banquet saw ex governor Campbell openly dissent from Harter’s call for a gold standard and opposition to Hawaii join. Campbell declared hopes Hawaii would join and that stars and stripes would wave over territories, earning loud approval from Knox County Republicans.
Six northern Ohio building stone quarries join to form a new enterprise. Ohio Stone, Malone, Grafton, Forest City, Baillie, and Elyria Stone Companies unite as Northern Site Stone Company. Officers named Halderman, Miller, Norris, and Ryden. capital stock listed at 85080 dollars, though funds and prospects appear stronger than the figure suggests.
The Republican electors of Elyria village and township invite delegates to a March caucus and convention to nominate city and township officers including mayor marshal city solicitor and treasurer. Delegates are allotted by Republican vote totals from 1892. Ward and township committees list members and meet to plan caucus procedures. A township caucus will nominate an assessor candidate and elect delegates for the opera house convention on March 18.
Announcement names Mr F J Peters of the West Side as a candidate for city commissioner, subject to Republican ward caucuses and city convention. Peters is praised for years of service on city streets and potential to fill the position if nominated and elected.
Owing to repairs the audience room was used for services in the chapel with Sunday school crowded and a large February roll call. The Congregational and CFE society notes list new officers, a missionary program, and upcoming social at the chapel. Court notices include partition reports and various civil actions. local ads promote wallpaper, real estate, and organ sales.
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