Lake Shore Railway Purchase Rumor Hits Traction Circles
Traction circles buzz that Lake Shore Railway Co has bought the Pennsylvania and Ohio traction line and will take possession soon. Reports say H A Worcester, newly appointed Lake Shore superintendent, is directing negotiations to consolidate with Cleveland, Painesville and Ashtabula and with Cleveland, Painesville. Officials at Lake Shore headquarters are away, but traction men insist the transfer is imminent to create a Cleveland to Buffalo traction system.
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Pennsylvania and Ohio Traction Company
Cleveland
Buffalo
Lake Shore Railway Company
Pennsylvania & Ohio Tracion
H. A. Worcester
Lake Shore
Lake Shore Railway
Cleveland, Painesville & Eastern
Cleveland, Painesvill & Ashtabula
City
Handy
Worcester
Pennsylvania G& Olio
PL & OG
Ohio
Vesuvian eruption devastates Naples and strikes country
Reports detail widespread destruction as Mount Vesuvius erupts after dormancy. The event collapses a market house burying 200 people, halts rail service, and hospitals treat victims. King Emmanuel and Queen Helena donate 20000 for relief as Professor Matteucci notes seismic tremors.
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Vesuvius
Naples
Market House
King Emmanuel
Queen Helena
Matteuci
Seiamic
New York Laughed At Digby Bell In The Education of Mr Pipp
New York critics praised Digby Bell for his quiet humor in The Education of Mr Pipp. Elyria Theater will host the comedy for a first local visit on Monday April 18 amid strong New York engagement proof.
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New York
Digby Bell
Gov Pattison Faces High Risk Operation Over Prostate Gland
Cinelawate Ohio April 10 Governor Pattison has minimal chance to live and faces possible removal of the prostate gland if cancerous, with survival dependent on balance of risks. An exploratory operation will determine conditions and likelihood of fatal outcome. a favorable day is reported with stable vitals and nourishment.
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Cinelawate
Paterson
Pattison
Cozy Club Meeting Highlights Divorce Topic Discussed
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Ingersoll hosted the Cozy Club last evening. Mrs. F. N. Smith spoke on "The Divorce Evil in the United States" with comparisons to other nations. Mrs. H. D. Baldwin read in place of Dr. Baldwin who was absent.
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H. W. Ingersoll
F. N. Smith
United States
H. D. Baldwin
Baldwin
Elyria Lodge
B. P.O. Elks
H.R. George B. Dawitley
W. R. Huntington
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Commodore Huntington
Quiet support grows for new Y.M.C.A. building
The movement gains silent momentum as Mr. F. A. Smythe engages business leaders and citizens in backing a Y.M.C.A. project. Some nonattenders to church activities show the strongest enthusiasm for the planned youth and community facility.
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F.a. Smythe
L. E. & P. Will Benefit District Under Road Plans
W. B. Thompson, Lake Erie & Pittsburgh general counsel, says the lake road will greatly aid the east side and, when finished, operate with top equipment on deck property. The firm is securing Summit county right of way and expects to start this summer. He notes the Vanderbilt ownership rumor and discusses difficulty obtaining owner information.
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W. 2 B. Thompson
Lake Erie
Pittsburg
Muorain
Tenunnot Gay
Summit County
Mr. Thompson
Vanderbilts
Saloon Music Ban Enforced by Police Orders
Police issue orders to stop music in saloons and ban graphophones in saloons. Offenders will be fined if the law is not changed.
Red Hot Railway Campaign Takes Local Start
The Lorain and West Virginia Railway begins active work from the Oberlin end with machinery shipped in and a large force of men and teams set to start on construction. The Lorain and Ashland is ahead in starting, but equipment is said to be superior to balance the race. A photo request accompanies the notice.
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Lorain and
West Virginia Ry
Oberlin
Lorain
West Virginia
Ashland
Prosecutor Stevens Denies Garbled Sunday Baseball Report
A garbled interview quote prompts Prosecutor Stevens to deny misquotation about Sunday baseball. He says he supports the law and will not punish players for Sunday games, noting the law makes his duty plain. The Sunday bill faced adjournment delays, with prospects of final relief for amateur players in 1908.
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Stevens
Sirvens
Brandee
Lerseh
Senate
Caime
House
Lersch
Galendir
Real Estate Agent Seeks 1109 Damages in Hale Whitehead Claim
A. Cox through attorney Ley Bever filed suit in the common pleas court seeking 1109 in commissions for a four year exclusive sale contract on the Hale Whitehead and Mrs J Manville property 22 acres on Guilt street Elyria. Cox says BoVey offered 6000 and defendants refused to close.
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A. Cox
Atorney
Ley Bbaver
Common Pleasemirt
Hale Whitehead
J. Manville
Hey
Manville
Guilt Street
Elyria
Muirk Q. Hovee
Lrovee
Bovey
Ramsey May Use Electricity On His Road
An opinion exists among leading railroad men in the city that the Lorain and Ashland line was planned as an electric interurban between Oberlin and Lorain. Some insist Ramsey planned an electric project, while others dispute the reasoning and note legal and crossing hurdles differ for electric versus steam lines.
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Lorain and Ashland
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Oberlin
Lorain
Ashland
Remsey
Ramsay
West Virginia
Recross
Escotier
Ohio
Ramsey
Itigaon
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L.E.& P. Will Benefit District
Musig
Washington Avenue
Geha’s Fruit Stand
J. W. Ingersoll Ce
Wlyala
Lorain County
Elyria Commandery
Masonic
M. Hadley
Brethren
Masonic Fraternity of
M. EH
Church
Bank and
Reid Streets
Knight Templars
Wyria
Amherst
Tower
Order
Str Knights
A. M. Hall
Hadley
O. L. McCahon
K. G. Goddard
D. J. Boone
W. Hoffman
H. P. H. Robinson
Dr. Appleby
R. L. Fehr
C. Faragher
H. ©. Dickerman
George Case
W. B. Toad
A. V. Hageman
Blue Lodge
Friends of the Order
C. A. Cox
Elks’ Lodge
Com. Huntington
Lause
H. Wilcox
E.R
B.A. Smith
F. A. Lawrence
M.H, Welty
BE. L
F. J. Eckler
Sec'y
A. Daniels
Treas
Chas. Cottler
Tyler
CG. Wieox
Harry H. Smith
Elyria, Ohio
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