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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
2
Lorain County Reporter summarizes diverse items from national notices to local quirks. It notes a Chicago publication priced at 2500 dollars a copy, mentions Uncle Sam as a national birthday figure, and reports assorted anecdotes from fashion balls in New York to Persia’s shah, with brief mentions of industry, agriculture, and Klondike headlines.
A digest of varied happenings includes a court ruling in Trenton that a mutilated dollar bill is not legal tender, and a New Hampshire candidate for Congress, Mrs Marilla Snecker, claiming to be the first woman to try to vote in the United States. Reports from London confirm Osiris tomb discoveries and French expeditions toward Sokoto. European and American items cover notable marriages, military figures, temperance trends, Australian fires, naval acquisitions, and congressional actions amid rising tensions with Spain.
A jumble of small notices reports labor wage cuts restored soon. A Bolivian official Nuelaos st Lukoil killed by Cannikula in the Congo near Leopold St. Jake. A 10 percent wage cut at Louisville and Nashville railway back soon. Steamer Oregon reaches Nangima Alaska with returning passengers. Sioux cede seven townships to the government at Lower Brule agency South Dakota. Dr Mary Walter’s pension case denied after years. U S official cannot exploit post for land gain. Herman Livnes founder of St Lindes Co dies in London aged 66. George Cragin ex NY Produce Exchange president dies in New York aged 50. Ohio supreme court upholds limits on campaign spending. Monument for quinine and strychnine discoverers denied in Paris. Judge Sage retires after long service in Ohio. Indians wrongfully accused of murder exonerated. Ansamar Sica authorized to enlist navy men at Key West. Rivers and Harbors bill not reported this session. Henry Leveson lifts two ten-pound dumbbells 4,500 times in under 3 hours. White House praised for Cuban policy unity. Navy seeks skilled stationary engine operators for marine work. Over 242 million for coastal defenses this year. Rev Dav Morro dies at 73 in Louisville. Maine memorial funds to be raised in Havana via pennies from public school pupils. Delaware iron works to resume near 100 workers on the 14th after four months. Emergency appropriation bill passed with 150 million for national defense. House split over legislative measures in the Senate.
Reports on boundary surveys detailing gold bearing rock formations in Forty-Mile Rimpart and Birch Creek districts, noting extensive rock ages and placer belts. Also mentions Grace Burt announcing a $25,000 Union Pacific donation to the Trans-Mississippi Exposition, with railways total aid at 180,000 and remaining subscriptions pending. Also brief items: American schooner Esther captured near Casilda by Spanish gun boat Ardilla. Calhoun named interstate commerce commissioner. Russia’s fort Arthur lease. Manila Filipinos steamer fire notices.
The Alaska Survey reports on gold bearing regimes in Alaska based on 1895 and 1890 reconnaissances. It highlights the Alexander Archipelago, Ponlandle shore, and Admiralty Island deposits near Tinvan and Punter's Bay, with Sitka area belts and the Treadwell mine complex. J B Spurr’s 398 page report emphasizes Yukon valley prospects and Klondike era interest, detailing maps and illustrations.
The agricultural department reports January 1 totals for horses, cattle, sheep, oxen, swine and mules across the United States with horses, cattle and oxen down while sheep and mules rise. Total farm stock value increases by about 24.8 million dollars, despite regional declines.
The report lists cattle valued at $164,357,213 and sheep at $25,700,101 along with wine at $5,078,821. A total increase of $235,168 is recorded, with the rise described as a percent change. The figures reflect a broader shift in agricultural commodities торговли.
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington announces a new publication listing all national state and local commercial and agricultural bodies and railway associations with presidents secretaries and commissioners. The guide covers about 2 800 trade groups and 4 000 agricultural associations, with data on railway facilities and freight charges available at no cost. It also notes how interstate commerce law has been interpreted and its impact on public rights.
Washington March 10 President McKinleys effort to secure emergency defense funding advances as the Senate, with strong support and 76 speeches, approves a 50 million dollar appropriation. The measure passes unanimously after the bill is presented, reflecting broad approval from both houses and the public observers.
March 10 reading, reports completion of two large guns for government use. Describes a fifty inch bore device under development, with tests at Sandy Sook firing 200 shots and reaching high pressures. Reading Iron Co. builds an eleven inch gun on a similar segmental plan, with orders and potential mounting on auxiliary ships.
The Montgomery arrived in Havana on March 10 to replace ships as quarters for Capt Sigsbee and others. Commander Converse, known for explosives expertise, is assisting the inquiry into the Maine’s loss. The ship is moored near the wreck with restricted access and a quiet, orderly scene as the court of inquiry continues with Spanish divers at work.
A jury acquitted Sheriff Martin and his deputies of killing affidavers at Lattimer on September 1. The verdict followed a unanimous acquittal after a ballot taken Tuesday evening. 17 murder and 48 wounding indictments remain. District Attorney Martin said bonds to continue. no decision yet on other cases.
A letter published from Dean Fern-22 of Family Medicina voices high praise for toruna medicine used at home to relieve chronic catarrh. The missive, addressed to Dr Naruman in Columbus, Ohio, extols health gains for wife and child and urges careful consideration of the medicine and related products. The note echoes Indianapolis Journal and Cornford Philosophy sentiments and mentions J Cheney Co and other druggists.
Fragmented historic ad style notes praise hypnotic Ward topics and quack remedies. Mentions Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for various ailments and Grain-O as coffee substitute. References to Dr Kline nerve restorer and a George Merriam quote, with scattered medical claims and product pitches.
Fragmented excerpts from a political discussion show Bryan supporters and advocates for free silver arguing over bimetallism, gold standard, and the Democratic platform. The piece notes tensions at state conventions, with mentions of leaders, plans, and the continuing debate about monetary policy and 1896 implications.
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