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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
7
Radical social leveling follows the great quake and fire with wealth and poor living on equal footing. Reports describe makeshift offices, street kitchens, and officials operating from modest rooms as city leaders coordinate relief and rebuilding amid widespread destruction.
An Oakland engineer estimates the San Francisco fire devastated about 10000 acres or 16 square miles. The area contains numerous banks and premier buildings, with thousands of mercantile and manufacturing establishments affected.
Herbert Law of San Francisco proposes Congress loan $100 million to rebuild a Pacific coast metropolis on the devastated site. The loan would be secured by real estate for 25 years at two percent per annum. The plan to be presented to the president and leaders of both parties after a city business conference.
The editorial argues that voting Democratic is the path to tariff revision, citing history from 1892 and earlier. It cautions New voters to study history before casting ballots in November, noting broad support for tariffs among farmers laborers manufacturers and merchants while urging Massachusetts to stay Republican and protectionist.
A Toronto Montreal inquiry shows manufacturers cite lower U S prices for raw materials and finished goods, suggesting living costs in the United States are cheaper than in Canada. Evidence indicates U S producers do not push prices to tariff protection levels, contradicting Democratic claims about tariff-driven price manipulation. Canada’s tariff policy is framed as beneficial education, with Whitney noting proximity to Massachusetts.
In New York DeLancey Nicoll’s feeler denouncing Hearst and praising Bryan triggers comments on party loyalties. The piece questions whether conservative Democrats fearing Hearst would embrace Bryan and warns radicals might desert the Nebraska leader for a socialist.
Senator Warner’s remark about living in the past sparks claims the Democratic party is dead in spirit. Kansas City Journal notes a prowling conservative wing fights Hearst for party control and urges recall of Bryan for leadership in the showdown.
Columbus April 26 The Ohio legislature adjourned before a Ward joint resolution for a six member commission to study a new state penitentiary could take effect leaving the proposed investigation inoperative. The move followed concerns that the current prison site harms convict health and morals.
Akron, April 28. While George P. Wheeler, 53, faced a sanity examination, his wife wandered in a demented state and was confined. Wheeler was adjudged insane and sent to Massillon asylum. The couple has several children. Wheeler, a traveling man, reportedly broke down from overwork and is not violent.
Springfield Ohio April 26 Mrs Eliza D Stewart known as Mother Stewart aging 90 quietly marked her birthday at Farnsworth Retreat near Hicksville She remains frail yet enjoys reading embroidery and friends Born at Piketown Ohio in 1816 she organized the nationwide temperance movement in the seventies and toured Britain and the United States in temperance work
In Ravenna Ohio on April 27 junior class boys trying to display their flag were attacked by senior and sophomore students. Daly and Leroy Baldwin drew knives, slashing. Frank Beatty was cut on the back and knocked unconscious. Clifford Grohe was wounded as a knife blade pierced his hand. Carl King suffered a neck gash. No arrests yet. Beatty likely to recover.
Springfield Ohio April 27 Mrs E H Dornblaser writes that all Lutheran churches in San Francisco are destroyed A Second Church concert Sunday evening will raise funds for Lutheran relief In Cincinnati and Springfield a Mr and Mrs Harrwagner known locally are said to have died in the San Francisco disaster Harrwagner was brother to Rev Dr R R Harrwagner pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Cincinnati
Police found a 1000 pound safe from Becker & Bros. general store and saloon along the Hocking Valley tracks in Columbus. Thieves rolled the heavy safe three blocks, pried it open, and escaped with 500 in cash and a 2000 certified check. The cash register was recovered near the scene.
In Ravenna Ohio on April 28 the junior class clashed with seniors and sophomores at the local high school. Two girls were tied to telephone poles while senior boys used a shotgun to shoot at the flag all morning. by 10 o clock the flag was ruined and the juniors pulled it down. Numerous street scuffles also occurred during the day.
Attorney General Ellis rules that JPs in office November 7, 1905 whose successors were not chosen at the 1905 general election have their terms extended by the biennial election amendment until after the November 1908 regular election.
Mrs. Selina Jones of 200 Main St Ansonia Conn credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with curing years of back pain weakness and bedridden spells. She reports rapid relief within a week from kidney weakness headaches dizzy spells and languor and urges others to use the product sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A clipped fragment promotes Garfield Tea as a blood purifier and cure for headaches, asserting its healing powers as essential to life and promising relief from illness amid grandiose, unsupported rhetoric.
Advertised foot remedy promises relief for swollen feet and pains. Trial package offered free and price is 25 cents at druggists. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York. A humorous quip about a woman in a five dollar kimono contrasted with a husband in 75 cent pajamas from Atchison Globe.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote highlights a college senior as a benchmark for measuring vast human knowledge. The dialogue contrasts belief in a single mind’s capacity with an anecdote about a top student.
Thompson recalls being piped at a fancy dress ball as Il Hedged Highlander while Billings, praised as a great wit, responds with a sharp rejoinder in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
An old friend scolds Mr. Comrox that his daughters have had every advantage. He replies he will continue guiding them until they are refined enough to withstand his mistakes.
A Detroit Tribune quip recalls a young man who learned love through a lengthy correspondence. He calls himself a lobster as his young partner kept the letters and sued for breach of promise.
In Wooster Ohio on April 28 Alexander Hunter a Civil War veteran sat on a railroad track near Fredericksburg and waited for a train. His death followed as planned with his body crushed. He had voiced discontent with life in the dry town and preferred death.
In East Liverpool on April 26 George Smith of Williamsport returned home to discover his wife and his brother Harry dead in a bedroom. Both victims suffered fatal shotgun wounds, the weapon lying on the floor nearby.
In St Louis the National Woman's Whist tourney sees Cincinnati players Mrs. Howard Saxby and Mrs. Anna J Wilder win honors in Section B open games earning gold trophies and invitation to the Brooklyn and New Amsterdam matches.
Columbus Ohio April 27 Jnok OMalley a Medina convict made a desperate attempt at self harm in the prison court for trial. Drawing a knife he made he sank it into his throat. He was rushed to the hospital and begged for the knife saying he wanted to go the route. He will recover.
Dayton officials visit Mrs. Maggie Lane in her home after she becomes blind and finds she lacks food. She reacts with a cry for death, pleading for mercy as she fears going to the poorhouse.
Morris Murphy, 34, a farmer, was found dead in the bed of his wagon by Jas Foley. Foley saw a horse and wagon moving without a driver along the pike and investigated. No marks of violence were found on Murphy's body.
A group of Canton contractors and workers plan to travel to San Francisco to assist in rebuilding. A house to house canvass for relief funds is under way and money, totaling nearly $5,000, will be forwarded on Saturday.
Hamilton Ohio April 28 The circuit court refused William Jobe a new trial. Jobe, the Cincinnati painter, was convicted of the death of Richard Andrew Mackey in July and sentenced to 16 months in the penitentiary.
The Lexow committee seeks a mandamus ruling in the Ohio Supreme Court to determine if its expenses may be paid from the legislatively appropriated fund. The case names State Auditor Guilbert as the respondent. Thomas J. McDermott, an attorney and Democratic politician from Zanesville, died April 26 after a state-wide career and one term in the legislature ending in 1889.
Dayton Ohio April 28 a handsome new concrete dam will be built to replace the old Steele dam washed into the Great Miami river. The new structure will cost about 7000 dollars.
Laura Borchers aged 3 died after being burned by a bonfire near her home eight miles south of Lancaster. Her father rushed to save her and suffered burns to his hand and arm.
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