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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1893
Page
2
A miscellany reports a Spokane name change bid from Qpaion to Orion, a severe family tension in a 10,000-strong town, and strange notes from Russia about duels. It cites a bicycle firefighting extinguisher, Lincoln denial of spiritualist claims, and odd culinary anecdotes affecting divorces and happiness.
The cranberry picking machine promises earnings from five to a day for harvesters, far above the forty cents to a day from hand-picking. Some marsh owners resist the device, fearing harm to bushes and limiting its use. The report also notes sensational rumors about Emin Pascha, alleging his death and cannibal consumption, impacting public attention.
A report notes England outbreaks and one cholera death at Jersey City fail to frighten Americans. The public remains calm, showing confidence from forewarnings and prior precautions rather than panic.
Bovis P. Macomber of Boston patent claims a chem preparation rubbed on the cigar end that ignites when cut and puffed, lighting the cigar and burning at the same time. He says the device can be carried for weeks in boxes and ready for immediate use anywhere.
The report covers congressional debate on McKinley tariff repeal and free silver. It notes Senator Teller and Morgen pushing silver policy, House pensions measures, and nominations. It also lists domestic events, crime, and weather/fire news from the era.
The column reports a tensioning attorney sending letters to pensioners urging action against officials including President Cievesaml and Secretary Hoke Smith amid suspicions around pension suspensions. It notes the disappearance and scrutiny of Frank DL Wacrara, a former supreme officer and cashier, plus the loss of the steamer Alva near Jamaica and bank failures in Michigan, with trials and arrests in Adrian for a defaulting banker. It also covers a fire at the Byron Trerice in Leamington with casualties, the death of Boston millionaire Fray L. Ames, and routine Senate activity including a stalled resolution on a banking inquiry and public printing measures.
News from Washington notes a second child born to the Cleveland family at noon Saturday in the White House. Mrs Cleveland and the baby were reported well, with President Cleveland informed and pleased. Attending physician Dr. Hryuot confirmed the event and the president prepared to announce it after a two hour delay.
Grand Army Day ceremonies in Chicago featured the dedication of the new Liberty Bell with Miss Alice Scott of California striking the bell and the crowd singing New Liberty Bell and Star Spangled Banner. President Palmer spoke as a grand chorus led the tribute and thousands of spectators filled the area near ALG Lane. The event concluded with veterans marching to their campfires and speeches continuing.
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