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Local Lorain paper laments gates at crossings and expands
The issue urges railroads to install crossing gates to save lives as Elyria grows into a city with busy trains. It notes the paper’s expansion to serve subscribers and outlines delivery changes on Broad Street, while stressing self-reliance and continued local circulation. The piece also previews a court term and discusses the trial of Thomas Falkner for murder, presenting a sympathetic view of defendants amid debate on capital punishment.
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Elyria
Cleveland
Lake Shore Road
Broad Street
Ig Jin
Lorain County
Thomas Farkyer
Joseph Cook
Atlantic
Tris
Falkner