Lorain bucket shop probe widens as grand jury hears witnesses
Lorain grand jury probes bucket shops with ten witnesses testifying Monday on alleged brokerage schemes tied to W. J. Worth and Company. Kaneen and Walkers face scrutiny over losses while the state seeks a broader investigation into bank cases and related financial distress.
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W. J. Worth & Company
Kaneen
OW. J. Worth
Worth
Kiyria
Charles Chapman
Kanoon
Mo Rt
Judicial Convention Set for June in Medina Summit
The district judicial convention will be held in Medina Seture with delegates allocated by county votes from the last election. Summit Medina and Lorain counties will send about three to eight delegates each, chosen by precinct delegates. Senator Chamberlain of Elyria was named temporary chairman and Lee Elliott and C F Beery were named temporary secretaries as the body prepares to nominate three common pleas judges.
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Cleveland
Isteret
Differton
Lorain
Medina
Lewie Cy Laylin
Tarenit County
Summit
Delewatus
Pritoarias
Luend | Inftrecs
Chamberlain
Elyria
Chierman
Lee Elliott
C. F. Beery
Common Pleas
Arrest of Moore Auto Agent After High Speed Display
Elyria police arrest Frank Adams, agent for Moore Automobile, for showing off a touring car at high speed. He allegedly exceeded the 8 mph limit in the business district while touring with a prospective buyer, and was later summoned to appear before Mayor Yolger after being detained at Blaury Andress’s home. Bond posted for future court appearance.
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Yolger
Suayday
Frank Adams
Palka
Elyria
Adams
Moore Automobile Company
East Avenue
Broad Street
Blaury Andress Adams
Polices Court
Bond
Mrs Olive Myrtle Stranaburg Seeks Restored Maiden Name
In Mansfield she was married February 17 1801 to George W Stranaburg and now lives in Lorain. She alleges constant abuse and that her husband ordered her from the house. She seeks the restoration of her maiden name Olive Myrtle Jones.
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Olive Myrtle Straasbarg
George W. Stranabure
T. E. Miller Sues On Promissory Notes
Miller files suit against U. A. Smith and F. W. Briggs for 466 dollars. Briggs is executor of the Elizabeth Bommer estate. Miller holds promissory notes delivered by Smith and the Bommer estate dated Sept 1 1909 at Olmsted.
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T. E. Miller
Miller
U. AL Smith
F. W. Briggs
Briggs
Elizabeth Bommaer
Smith
Bommer
Olmated
Burglary Alarm Near South Lorain After Window Entry
Aroused from sleep, Arthur Fleming of South Lorain reported a man entering his window and fleeing after being challenged. Nearby, Diehl and partner, pool room proprietors, left with money prompting suspicion of two men following them with intent to rob. The account notes the empire under the tsar and multilingual diversity in Russia.
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Arthur Fleming
South Lorain
Fleming
Diehl
Tris
Digh
Heaviest County Man Dies of Paralysis
Fr W Lyndes a prominent Eaton GAR member dies at 60 after suffering paralysis. Reported as the heaviest man in the county, Lyndes weighed 340 pounds. He leaves a wife and children. funeral set for Tuesday afternoon.
Republican County Convention Date Set At Opera House
The Republican county committee will name the convention date to nominate the county ticket and elect delegates to the state convention. The Opera House will host on a one day in May. the State Central Committee meets April 10 with the state convention likely May 24 and 25. State banking reform advances after Lorain bank failure as State Auditor Guilbert gains support from city bankers for a state bank examiner bill.
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Republican County Committee
Opera House
State Central
Lorain
Guilbert
Fnally
Deaths Shadow Over W. A. Braman in Lorain County
William A. Braman, a leading figure in Lorain County, dies after heart disease and rheumatic conditions. Despite doctors predicting death, his condition fluctuated and he remained alive Monday morning. Born October 1, 1840, he faced illness for three weeks but was not bedridden until a week ago.
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William A. Braman
Lorain County
Hia Howe
Danity
Bramnan
Dera
Defiant Fans Played Ball Sunday Threatens Sunday Baseball Prosecution
Elyria players reportedly held a Sunday game despite enforcement of the law against Sunday baseball. Prosecutor Stroup pursued evidence, deeming the issue of principle paramount. No complaint filed yet, but players may be summoned before the grand jury.
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Stroup
Elyria Soung
Strong
Lorain Bank
Sanday
Drunk Nostram Brothers Trundleed in Wheelbarrow to Jail
Charles Nostram and his brother Truman were arrested after a drunken spree. Constable Cahoon and Officer Dumas wheeled Charles in a wheelbarrow to the city jail where they pleaded guilty and were fined two dollars plus costs.
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Charles Nostram
Charles
Cahoon
Alex Dumas
Nostram
Truman
Justice Lord’s Court
Dumas
Justice Lord
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