Vanderbilt control of Lake Erie and Pittsburg line reshapes coal traffic
The Vanderbilt interests will back the Lake Erie and Pittsburgh route from Lorain toward Youngstown connecting with the Lake Erie Alliance and Wheeling line to boost hard coal tonnage to the lakes and the west. The Franklin cut in Pennsylvania links Ashtabula to Franklin via Lehigh Valley and Reading, creating a shorter Chicago to New York corridor. The plans, long suspected, are now publicly tied to Vanderbilt ownership and future expansions to Newton Falls and beyond.
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Lakerie & Pittsburg
Ohio
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Vandervills
Lake Erie
Pittsburg
Lorain
Youngstown
Newton Falls
Lake Erie, Alliance & Wheeling
Vanderbilts
Garfield-Morris Syndicate
Pittsburg & Lake
Vanderbilt
Ashtabula
Franklin A
Rehigh Valley
Reading
Leigh Valley
Chicago
New York
Sewer District 2 contract set for September completion
The city Service board finalized the full sewer contract with Mathews of Lorain for Sewer District No 2. The date for completion was set for September 1 with possible delays for weather and contingencies. A tunneling option with brick facing may replace tile in the deepest cut, pending a special contract clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith, Roblin
Crisp
Mathews
Lorain
Boilermakers Reorganize In Lorain Union Meeting
An open session of the Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders in the C L A hall drew about 150 locals from Lorain shipyard. Dominic Kane, grand vice president, urged renewal of active organizing, amid past dispute over a $1 strike fund tax and monthly dues of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Kane
Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Lorain
Boilermakers of
McNeill
Lorain Maccabees Install New Military Tent in Ely
A group from Lorain Maccabees attended the installation of a Military Tent in Ely. The new unit began with twenty six members and hopes to reach 100 by year end, operating as a Military company in the Uniformed rank. Deputy Allen Gobbie served as master of ceremonies, and a Cleveland degree team conducted the installation. After the session, sandwiches cheese and coffee were served and members enjoyed a sociable hour before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Public Service Board Hears Water Works Upgrades
The Board of Public Service reports a long meeting as they pay the regular payroll and approve a new pump station base plate for $300. They refer a Tucker plan to the city engineer and plan a four inch water main on Turner street while delaying bids for a lighting system.
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Board of Public Service
Water Works
Charles E. Tucker
Turner Street
Weller
The
Lds
Dowie Deposed as Zion City Leader in Church Revolt
Iain Alexander Dowie, founder of the Christian Catholic Church in Zion, is removed from leadership and dispossessed of Zion City property as Overseer Voliva and church officers seize control. Dowie’s son Gladstone threatens disclosures, while new ruler Voliva vows to guide the church and its assets, with possible court action looming.
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Dowie
Zion
Voliva
Elijah III
Chicago
Iain Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Sunda
Jamaica
Mexico
Waukegan
Lake County
Alexander Granger
Deacon Granger
Granger
Ovotlan
Jalises
Waza
Cincinnati
Speicher
Splecher
Zion City Church
Church
Gladstone Dowie
John Alexander Dowie
John G. Speicher
Christian Suna Church
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Jane Dowle
Prohibition Ticket Filed in Lorain County Races
About 16 Lorain County residents signed a petition with the Board of Elections listing the men chosen at a March 29 Oberlin convention to represent the Prohibitionists in the coming election. The ticket names Wm. B. D. Hamner for sheriff, Chas. T. Buckey for treasurer, Fred White for commissioner, Wa. Cummings for recorder, J. I. Bowlby for infirmary, George W. Kelley for surveyor, and J. W. Houghton for coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieiq
Abou
Lorain County
Board of Elections
Oberlin
Cheritl
Wm. B.D
Uammer
Lorain
Chas
T, Buckey
lOberln
Fred White
Cummings
Yaridoy
J. i
Bowl
Wellington
George W. Kelley
Inlyria
W. Houghton
Show Girls In Town Ride On A Manure Wagon
A group of show girls from the Land of Nod company rode a manure wagon after leaving the B and Q depot. Fifteen year old driver Frank Simmerly ferried them to the Jackson house as the women crowded into the wagon and sat on his lap. They tipped him a nickel at the end, and he recalled the trip with mixed feelings.
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Land of Nod
Jackson House
Frank Simmer
H. J. Simmerly
Andwur
Young Simmerly
Real Estate Boom Surges in County and City Markets
Real estate activity in Lorain County and Elyria outpaces last year with many mortgages and deeds filed. Rail project land sales boost legal work, and city transfers rise as new industries attract buyers. The market shows a healthy tone with idle land being purchased and prospects for more allotments and advertising opportunities as spring progresses.
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Court House
County Recorder
Elyria
Blanchard Wins Tie At Gui Club Shoot
The Gui Club shoot Wednesday afternoon had a tight start with a three way tie among Blanchard Dunas and Hill. Blanchard emerged winner posting a 14 to 13 edge over Dumas and Hill as scores appear across the event details. The piece also notes organizational changes and a theater company to be reorganized in Amherst and Lorain, with prior plans to perform in Lorain then Empire.
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Dunas
Blanchard
Hill
Dumas
CW. Blanchard
Woj. Wier
Y Connors
Wadsworth
C Ll. Morse
C. BE. Yancock
WP. Wilcox
Kaserman
Morrison Wins One and a Half Mile Race at Grand Theater
A large crowd gathered at the Grand raller ring Lorain Tuesday to witness a one and a half mile race between Miss Thews of Cleveland and Miss Morrison of Elyria. The Elyria entrant won by a half lap after a spirited exhibition of speed. The Empire Stock Company's performance at the Empire theatre in Lorain also drew attention.
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Grand Raller Ring
Lorain
Thews
Cleveland
Morrison
Elyria
Empire Stock Company
Empire Theatre
Iorain Made
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Toled
Hare
Kinnan & Marrugetste
Surfatts Aentals
Amily
Maple
Tolors
Alt
Lituy
An Nou
Arly Sixcasiq
the Fay
Rhery
Matthews
Prohibition
Gounty
Gity
Gounty Auditor and Recorder’s Office
Recorder's Office
Elytia
Amherst
Thompson
T. C. Mc‘Donough
Johnson
Miss Morrison
Harry H. Smith & CO
Elyria, Ohio
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