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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1898
Page
2
A sprawling collection of notes covers universal themes from celestial star showers to Dewey era naval actions. It recalls Molly Pitcher’s legacy in Albany and debates public school literary celebrations in New York, while noting salt research, Franklin’s trust, and Belgian railway time changes.
A summary of late war developments with Allied and Spanish forces in Cuba and the Philippines. Reports note Admiral Sampson and others injured, American evacuation successes in Cuba, and the fleet's movements. Japan favors keeping the Philippines. Cuban military planning shifts with Gen. Leo’s corps and new divisions. Also covered are U S Supreme Court term start, Canada-U S settlement outlook, and various incidents nationwide.
A jumble of short items notes court actions, nominations, and social updates. Gen. Blarco in Maine politics, Dora Richardson’s marriage, and Capt Goddard B. Dinmont claimed as a 102 year old book agent. Other notes mention yellow fever cases, a Dutch proclamation, and Queen Luoxslan’s travel plans.
The funeral service for George Saxton was held at 2 PM Monday at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. O Mulyune and Rev. De, music by a quartet, and interment at West Lane Cemetery. Attending relatives included Mrs. McKinley and Mr. C. Harker, among others. a large crowd followed the burial procession. In a separate court appearance Anna I George faced murder charges, entered a not guilty plea, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled amid courtroom activity and public interest.
High profile burglary targets Kiuhokee district. Thieves drill auto door, blow out the combination, steal school notes and local valuables. Police traced to Waldron near Chicago but escape by byroad. No arrests yet. money from township school fund and personal items taken. Local solicitor Swan linked to bankerish duties and pension schemes. notes indicate broader thefts in Kane County over two months.
Seattle survey party led by Jan Juyt returns from Cook Inlet country claiming discovery of North America’s highest peak. Topographers triangulated elevations and estimate the summit at over 20 900 feet above sea level near the Yukon border, with Indians cheering the moment as Bullshor wordless exclamation.
Jesse James, longtime train robber tied to Missouri heists, was captured and brought to the county courthouse by police tonight. Two other men connected to the gang remain unidentified but were held after police interrogation. James, shot in the leg during the pursuit, faces formal charges over a string of robberies near Kansas City including a Missouri Express train loot near Leeds on September 24.
A garbled mix of early 20th century items reports a woman who allegedly harmed her father with spidering and dismemberment, a Tacoma hotel fire inflicting extensive damage, a court ruling fining and detaining two lawyers for conspiracy, Grant’s reunion plans with dignitaries, Pittsburgh ticket workers facing injuries, and a Chinese railway loan extending 2 240 000. The miscellany also notes Dairy commissioner Ho L ales’s apoplexy death.
Rioting miners clash with Black miners and guards near Virden as a southbound train is halted amid heavy gunfire. Fourteen killed or wounded in the stockade fighting. Chicago security forces plan to deploy more troops to restore order and prevent further labor clashes.
A fragmented survey of land grants and railroad sales in Florida and nearby states notes government land in Northwest Merida with homestead entry, rail lines along the Louisville and Nashville route, and contact offers for buyers. It references travel undertakings, railroad promotions, and medical product endorsements within a period tone.
The Wooster Republican rally features Senator Foraker urging support for the Cuban crisis and U S policy. He defends the administration, argues for decisive action against Spain, and ties the war to national duty and relief for Cuban oppression.
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