Pivotal 4th District Delegation Election at Wellington Ohio
The 4th District Republican delegation meeting at Wellington Ohio on April 10, 1900 assigns one candidate for congress and district one presidential and two delegates to the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia. Each delegate receives voting weight, with major candidates earning two votes. the body selects delegates at least five days before the congressional committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimms
Fourteenth -On- Artot
Ohio
Headland
Huron
Lorain
Wittmest
Wellington
Con Anid
Philadelphia
Cou ‘Tetet
George &, Rpor
Bae
Harman
Congressional
Lorain County Republican Announcements for Local Offices
A foggy compilation shows candidates announcing for county offices subject to the upcoming Republican county convention. Names include Harms, Rawson, Dr Geto Fbergin La Grange Braman, Ludwig, W Rostock, B Lindsley, Tucker, and Sheldon among others seeking county treasurer, coroner, county commissioner, and county recorder roles with allegiance to the convention outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Lindsley
Brownhelm
Recorder
Deswest Alance
Eo Ten Charces KE. Tucker
Elytim
Sheldon
Pittefield
Fire damages study in First Congregational Church
A fire in the pastor’s study in the North West wing of the First Congregational Church destroyed a stove and caused extensive damage. The study and auditorium filled with smoke and heat, with walls charred, stained glass cracked, and books heavily damaged requiring rebinding. Insurance with Delaware company covers most losses. steam heating planned for summer.
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Sator
G. C. Scott
Thi
Wat Dare
Cadmus
Delaware Company
Earthquake Strikes Berea Village Heren Visited
A miniature earthquake hit the village of Heren yesterday at o'clock, with the strongest tremor at Dr. William Clark's Bridge street home. The wave moved north to south for about half a mile, the 1000 yard-wide path rocking the two story frame Clark residence as brick chimneys loosened and toppled into the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heren
William Clark
Bridge Street
Clark
Delegation Train Parade To Wellington On Tuesday Morning
A large crowd greeted a hon Johnson delegation from Lorain county as a special train left Broad and Cheapalde at 9 20 am with Western Star band from Oberlin and local citizens. The procession formed on Cheapalde and moved to G Tay a Junction under marshals C Ensign and J A Sacobs, led by a company under Captain Murbash in fine marching order. Nearly 200 leading citizens wore white Johnson hats and red ribbon badges bearing the candidate’s name. At C L W junction the crowd swelled to over 400 as eight day touches pulled by engine 48 carried the train, in charge of Dr H C Dickerman with Eng John Wright and Fireman Glosz aboard. About 80 Lorain county folks joined at Lorain s board, and the train, with coaches full, returned by 10 50 after stopping at Farmer’s Mills for additional aboardings.
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J . Johnson
Wellington
Broad and
Cheapalde
Western Star Band
Oberlin
Cheapatde
G. Tay A
C. Ensign
J. A. Sacobs
Murbash
Johnson
Lorain County
C. L. & W. Junction
Con
H. C Dickerman
Enginger
John Wright
Glosz
Lorain
Mexico Visit Sparks Mixed Views on People and Progress
The writer recounts an 80 day tour through southern and central Mexico visiting cities like J and Fowber, noting cultural clashes, a cock fight, and crude mining practices. The account quotes Mr. Foster describing Mexicans as cowards, laments fuel shortages, and praises President Diaz for public improvements and energetic leadership. The piece critiques local enterprise and living conditions while highlighting Diaz’s governance as a bright spot.
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Ind
Mexico
Jacale
Takai
Gore
Foster
America
Diaz
Wellington deadlock as Kerr and Johnson lead in convention
In Wellington on Thursday a party convention remains deadlocked with Kerr at 93 and Johnson at 70 on the latest ballot while delegates from Lorain Richland and Huron counties converge in a tense race. Observers foresee a possible breach before noon with Kerr Johnson and McElroy as leading contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kerr
Johnson
Keklroy
Barry
Death of a Legislator Edwin Clement Dies in Columbus
Republican representative from Medina county Edwin A. Clement died Tuesday in Columbus from pneumonia. He was serving his first term in the general assembly and was a quiet, inconspicuous member but popular with colleagues. Both houses adjourned in respect.
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Edwin A. Clement
Medina County
Columbus
General Assembly
To Look for Oil in Brighton
J A Justice of Brighton visited Elyria on business tied to potential oil activity near Brighton. He has leased hundreds of acres south of the center and will arrange tests with a Virginia prospector to assess indications of oil. Justice spoke with F F Thomas regarding the matter and hopes for success in uncovering the region's wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Justice
Brighton
Justice
Brighton Center
Virginia
Elyria
F. F. Thomas
Analyses Oberlin reservoir water quality
Miss Mary Kennedy reports the Oberlin reservoir water remarkably free from deleterious bacteria. She concludes filtration is not necessary, with only springs and deep wells showing leaf contamination.
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Mary Kennedy
Oberlin Reservoir
Jersey herd sale sparks low prices at Oberlin market
The Oberlin News reports D. P. Reamer sponsored a Wednesday sale of Jerseys with unusually low bids. Brown Beasie's son fetched 110 dollars from a Pennsylvania buyer while a five and half year old cow Fancy's Bisson Belle sold for 25 dollars. Reamer had purchased the calf for 150. Helfer calves averaged under 16 dollars with several distant buyers, yet overall competition remained weak.
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D. P. Reamer
Oberlin News
Oil development grows around Erhart and Medina
The Medina Gassite reports from Erhart indicate the Jones land Lake company has leased several acres one mile north of Erhart with a second drilling rig planned nearby. A productive Roger farm oil well north of Erhart is in operation, while Columbia Oil Co. has a gas engine running well. Beven wells are pumped, averaging about 25 barrels daily, with others performing excellently. Wells and power pumps spread around Borns term and nearby areas, as land remains hundreds of acres to lease.
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Medina Gassite
Erhart
Jonesland Lake Company
Roger Farm
Columbia Oil Co
Beven
Tt 18
Robbers blow safe in Dover Center post office
Thieves used dynamite to blow the Dover Center post office safe Thursday night stealing about 400 dollars in cash and 100 dollars in stamps. The blast wrecked the rear store room and shattered interior fittings. Postmaster J D Hurst helped in recovering the scene, pieces of gold were found, and tools from a local blacksmith shop were suspected to have been used.
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Dover Center
J.D. Hurst
Poate
Este
An ‘Hurst
B. BR. Mead’ Blackamit
Negro tramp charged with vagrancy in Buffalo town
A man named Charles McDonald of Buffalo, labeled a negro tramp, went begging door to door in town. He visited Police Officer Braman’s home on East Broad Street, was arrested, and later charged with vagrancy in police court. He was fined five dollars and costs and jailed for lack of funds, while receiving meals.
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Chas
McDonald
Buffalo
Harry Brapian
East Broad Street
Braman
Mc Donald
Mc‘Donald
Death of Michael Narey in Collinwood to Elyria burial
The death of Michael Narey in Collinwood was caused by heart failure. His remains were brought to Elyria by a C. and E. funeral car for interment in the Catholic cemetery. He lived with his sister Mrs. J Nagle at Brownhelm and died while staying with his brother in Collinwood. He had been in poor health for some time and was known for his kind words and unassuming manner, leaving many friends. His surviving relatives are a brother and sister who have the community's sympathy.
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Horace Andrews
Norwalk
Andrews
Mr. Chamberlain
Old Lorain County
Judge Duncan
Morrow
J. W. Barry
G. B Skies
Shelby
WS. Kerr
Wich
Michael Narey
Collinwood
Elyria
Apri
Mr. Narey
J. Nagle
Brownhelm
Gore
Narey
Fires Hit Council Hall and Nearby Residence
Three fires struck One RLIn on April 9. The first alarm came from Council Hall’s theological department where a box ash caused a minor blaze with little loss. A second large fire damaged a rear residence once owned by A Gilchriot near Thad Rowland’s drug store, with origin unknown. Later, the Kipton home of Thomas Broder burned to the ground, likely from a faulty flue.
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Onerlin
Council Hall
A. Gilchriot
Thad Rowland
Thomas Broder
Kipton
Electric Lines to Connect Cleveland and Toledo by Summer
A long projected electric grid will link Cleveland Berea Elyria Oberlin to Norwalk and join a Toledo to Norwalk line already half finished. The Cleveland Berea Elyria Oberlin line extends toward Norwalk with plans to power a new Norwalk plant and supply western system needs. Promoters S F Angus and Henry A Haigh of Detroit back the road, with Comstock Brothers of Alpena handling finances. Extension work targets operation around September 1, and surveys for Oberlin to Norwalk are in progress with summer completion expected.
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Cleveland
Toledo
Berea
Elyria
Norwalk
Helf
S. F. Angus
Henry A. Haigh
Detroit
Comatock Brothers
Alpena
Mich
Letter from Egypt and Italy details amid Nile plans
The letter from Lee Day to his father Jones describes a trip from Naples to Alexandria, weather and meals, and daily life in Egypt and Italy. They enjoyed Pompeii and Vesuvius but faced cold, plan to sail the Nile and possibly move to Palestine, with talk of continuing travel rather than returning home.
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Lee Day
Jones
Thicefty
Me’ Day
Lee
Lfe
Alexandria
Lea
Jantar
Egypt
Cairo
Spebty
Naples
Italy
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Mediterranean
Nile
Father
Palestine
Republican Committee Defends Chairman Over Nomination Certifying
A Elyria Republican committee statement defends secretary Dr. Eric Chapman and the full committee from blame over failures to certify nominations to the Deputy State Supervisors. The editors argue the entire committee shares responsibility and that recent attacks are unwarranted. Mrs. John Babcock has gone to North Ambherat to assist her mother.
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Republican Committee
Elyria
Eric Dr. Chapman
Chapman
Iw. C. LeMaster
G. W. Ingersoll
Chandler
T. J. Bates
John Babcock
North Ambherat
Abe
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DeGrase Chapuian
Repub
Comublican
Harms
Ans
Tressurer
Deat Pean
Cone
Geto Fbergin
la Grange
Braman Will Bern
Iivanz
Antu
Hisstoner
Republican County Union
Fevendls
Fereby
Wangerrry
Russia
Ludwig
North Amberath
Ancee Nimeelf
Ava
Ty Corinpisstone
Pbhean
Tuntington
Rostock
Rochester
L Bingtam
Eaton
Jai L&e
Pennocley
Inon Pleas
John Wellert
Plato
Anil Ftrin
Wellert
Iter
Weilert & Gey
Motice
John & Worroe
Seakding
Mocuenti
Olive Ff
Monroe
Court of Common
John H Monroe
Daly Fox
Ein Red
Ini
Epg Tree
Star
Wenuser
G. Johnson
Hlyria
Richland
Ashbrand
F G. Johnson
Knox County
Tasa McElroy
Huron County
Weslington
Morrow County
H. G. Johnson
A. R. Webber
Ashland
Knox
R. T. Shinn
McElroy
Shinn
Mckilroy
Reublin’s Steam Bakery
Broad Street
Ker
Shion
McBilroy
Dover
Rarie Ween Wey
Chevelar
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