Beware of Treachery at Caucuses in Local Election
A contentious note warns voters about alleged manipulation by Chamberlain in congressional caucuses. It urges Webber supporters to arrive early, stay through closing, and ensure votes are counted fairly to prevent tricks and delegates being rushed through. The piece references J W Hath and Bath, calling for vigilance and fair conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Webber
Folle
J. W
Bath
Vischer
Council Deliberates On Street Plans And Utilities
City council meets amid broad discussions on crosswalks on Lake Avenue High Street, street paving extending beyond Twelfth, and property owner walk mandates. The Columbia Steel Works offers to finance city work for new railroad cuts, with council to report next meeting. Utilities issues include gas lighting charges, sewer development for Dean Co. East Side, and Court Street widening to allow double tracking. Council adjourns to Tuesday night.
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Moore
Lake Avenue
High Atrest
Columbia Steel Works
Columbia Steel Company
Twelfth Arrest
Middle Avenue
Twelfth Street
Council
Board of Public Service
Manyor
Board F of
Puublic Service
Walue
Atresta
Dean Electrical Company
Dean Co
Cleveland Street
Sity
Summers
Court Street
8. W
Broad Street
Lake Shore
Huron Street
Railroad
J. A. Boynton
New Life and Health for Women Promote Relief Claims
A testimonial advert promotes New Life and Health for Women and Zea Phora as cures for female diseases irregularities and related health issues. Mrs Knapp of Traverse City Michigan recounts severe weakness and prolonged illness before trying the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zea Phora
Wm. B. Knapp
Traverse City
Mich
Lanai
Engeliy
Chapman bill ends elections for school affairs
School Commissioner Bonebrake issues a circular under the Chapman law stating there will be no elections for boards of education or school directors in city village and special districts and that current members remain in office until January first 1905 unless the law is changed by the current general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonebrake
General Assembly
Change in Company Q A LaGron Sells Interest
A. LaGron disposes of his stake in the Ohio Engineering Co to L. A. Fauver and will open a general engineering and surveying office in this city. Until quarters are secured, he may be found at the county surveyors office in the courthouse. Probate filings in Lorain County list several accounts for exception until April 30, 1804 at 10 a.m. with hearings to follow. includes the estate of Joo. W. Williams and many guardianships and administrations. Elyria, April 6, 1904. Apritwa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. LaGron
Ohio Engineering Co
L. A. Fauver
Lorain Co
Admr
Joo.w. Williams
Arthur G. Smith
Joo
Peck
D. G. Holiday
LaFayette Simonson
Lewis Wheeler
Lacy
Fisher
Lephas
Tech Columbo HM Moller
Louttana
E Xpoatior Company
St Laura
Uhte
Chicago
Franca Bapostton
Eptine
Fire Threatens Two Lorain Chalked Fish Houses
A fire started in an ice house near Booth and Company and Ranney and Co fish houses in Lorain O on April 5. Firefighters confined the blaze to the ice house with help from Lorain Lumber and Manufacturing Company planing mill crews. Losses: Booth and Co logs about 2000 dollars and Ranney and Co about half that. City council later approved a 2000 tunnel project and condemned opening Tenth Avenue across tracks despite the mayor’s veto. Also note the upcoming January 1900 celebration and school staffing moves including wage cuts after long absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran
Ranney and
King
Black River
Maine
Tenth Avenas
B. S and QC
Insurance rates may rise after Baltimore fire
A 20 member committee of fire insurance executives is studying possible increases in mercantile stock rates in response to the Baltimore conflagration. Although no immediate changes are expected, adjustments may come in six weeks to two months after finalizing fire loss assessments. The note ends with thanks to friends, O M B A, Barry H Smith Co, Fay Stocking Co employees, and neighbors for floral donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Atock
Baltimore
Barry H. Smith and Co
Fay Stocking Co
Goonville Friends and Neighborra
J. M. Ryan
Painter Falls Thirty Feet From Scaffold on Tur ner Block
Charles Baker of Lake avenues a painter fell about thirty feet while crossing a suspended plank on ladders at the Turner block. base of skull struck pavement and he lost consciousness. bystanders carried him to Dr Hart then home. injuries undetermined with possible internal damage. Baker has a wife and one child and is connected to Elyria tent K O T M. employed by F E Caywood. Thomas Dallard a railroader was jailed for ten days for defrauding a livery keeper in Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baker
Turner
Lake Avenues
Erona
Turner Block
Baker
Hart
Elyria
F. E. Caywood
Thomas Dallard
Lorain
Dr Herrmann Arrested in Vermilion and Elyria Case
A Bulgarian eye specialist, Dr A Herrmann, was arrested after a neighbor spotted him spying at a Vermilion home and he was handed to police. At a mayoral trial, Attorney Faaver and Hart prosecuted. Herrmann was bound over to the next term with a 200 bond. He is said to be in nervous distress and possibly not fully responsible. The Vermilion correspondence also notes the death of John Kirk from illness at Elyria Hospital aged sixty nine, with funeral to follow Monday morning.
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Elyria
A. Herrmann
Pearl Street
Clave‘land
Vermilion
Herrmann
Faaver
Hart
Sandusky
Cleveland
John Kirk
Ratternat Ridge
Serena
Elyria Hospital
Readienos
Train Ditching Blocks B&O Line After Heavy Rain
A freight train on the C L and W branch of the B and O was ditched Friday morning between Mansilion and Warwick due to the roadbed in poor condition from heavy rain. The edging lies four feet deep in water. Traffic paused for hours and passenger trains were diverted to an alternate route.
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C. L. and W
B. and O
Mansilion
Warwick
First Trouble Through Building Trades Union
The Lorain Brewing Company plant faced a brief strike as twenty craftsmen walked out over hiring a Hungarian painter. After business agents and foremen clashed over work assignments, foreman conceded and workers returned. Other items note Maggie Glark's mental assessment dismissal, J F Burke named administrator for Samuel Woodindy, and Richard Craddock will probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades
Lorain Brewing Company
Lorain
Miller
Ing
Maggie Glark
J. F. Burke
Samuel Woodindy
Hartford
Conn
Richard Craddock
Wallington
Street Car Hits Wagon on Lake Avenue in Amherst
A street car on the Amherst division of the C. sod W. struck a wagon loaded with flour belonging to the River-Side Milling Company on Lake avenue around 7:50 pm Wednesday. Flour scattered along the track, wagon badly demolished. Driver Ted Smith of Northrup street escaped with slight injuries. Injured bystanders include William Sanford Wiggins 26, machinist Elyria. Lula May Brown 13 Henrietta. Arthur M. Sinner 44 shoe hosier Chardon. Lusy M. Lersch 42 cashier Elyria.
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Amherst
C. Sod . W
Lake Avenue
Ted Smith
Northrup Street
William Sanford Wiggins
Machiniet
Elyria
Lula May Brown
Henrietta
Arthur M. Sinner
Shoe
Lorain Council weighs river pollution by Elyria sewage
At a Lorain Council meeting Dr. Wheatley urged action over alleged Black River pollution from Elyria. A committee of W L Hughes G L Ghtach and G A Raark was appointed to investigate and report at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River
Lorain Council
Lorain
Wheatly
Board of Health
Elyria
W. L. Hughes
George L. Ghtach
G. A. Raaek
Public Service Board Faces Hard Bid Dilemma
HM Andress told the council the Public Service Board struggles to define what counts as the best bid. He warned the lowest bid may cost the city more later than a higher bid and urged offering funds for engineers to submit plans. Council members debated options but no concrete solution emerged to guide cost and choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM Andress
Board of Public Sdrvice
Andress
Board of Publi Service
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Chapman
Apritwa
Lake City
Ohio
American Shipbuilding Company
Board of Education
Barbers
Central Labor Union
Wizaiog
Hamlina
Starbuck
Minn
Hamig Wizard OH
Joan Surry
Santa Barbara
Hamlins Wizard Owl
W. L. Stam
Rams
Signaturs “Hamlin Bros
Soc
Sed
Hamlins
DR. Herrmann
Building Trades Union
Probate
W. Buschman & CO
Superior St
Rusinerr
Public Service Board
Sete
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Muuch
The
Foster-Fitch Co
F. H. Foster & CO
Art Schetine & Mare
Tse
Trgerie
Loulatana Purchase
Louis
Artis
St. Louis, Mo
Coune A
Antidon Fouth
Low Souvenir Coin Co
St Louis
Uistana Porchase Souvenir Coin CO
Saint Louis, U.S. A
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