Porto Rico Gov Allen stays in office amid island reform
Washington reports Gov. Allen of Porto Rico will not resign after a White House conference. An improving civil government is under way with plans to tax locally and phase out customs duties under the Foraker act. Aguinaldo’s status and Philippine war limits are discussed as MacArthur reports peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Porto Rico
White House
Washington
McKinley
Massachusetts
Ahlen Seit
United States
United States Congress
Philander Chase Eunes
Knox
President McKinley
Gen
MacArthur
Philippines
Congress
Gen. MacArthur
Aguinaldo
War Department
George Washington Aguinaldo
G. W. Aguinaldo
Boutwell
Edward Atkinson
Erving Winslow
Motion For New Trial Overruled In S I Appropriation Case
Judge Hinman overruled Henry Kolb's motion for a new trial Friday in the S I appropriation case. An exception was taken. Andrews of Norwalk argued for the company and W B Thompson of Lorain represented Mr Kolb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kolb
Hinman
Andrews
Norwalk
Company
W. B. Thompson
Lorain
Kolb
Sun Motor Turns Heat Into Power at Pasalena Farm
A sun motor with a 10 foot umbrella shaped reflector concentrates mirrored heat onto a black cylindrical boiler. It follows the sun automatically, powered by a pump fed system, promising irrigation potential for arid deserts and a future akin to Dutch windmills keeping water at bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasalena
Cal
Great American Desert
Holland
Real Estate Transfers in Lorain Area Real Estate records
Transford Augusta M Churchill transfers lot 6 block 16 Hogan's fourth addition to Lorain. Alex Born transfers 1 acre to lot 10 Amherst township B10. Gottfried and Anna Willebn transfer lot 9 B Redfern's addition to South Amherst to Henry Ludwig. Emma M Weatherbes transfers village lot 64 LaGrange to Emm Dean. Grantham Grandy transfers 10 4-100 acres tract 2 Brighton to William Madl ham and Janes L Grundy for 4000 dollars. Eva Kolb nee Stang and Adam Kolb transfer lot 41 Stang's addition to Lorain for 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta M. Churchill
Patrick Lingky
Hogan
Lorain
Alex
Christian Famue
Amherst Township
Gottfried
Anna Willebn
Henry Ludwig
B. Redfern
South Amherst
Emma M. Weatherbes
Emm Dean
LaGrange
Grantham Grandy
William Madlham
Janes L. Grundy
Independent phones credit independent movement for gains in service
Fred DeLand of the Federal Telephone Company credits the independent movement in a New York Commercial article. He cites Bell system growth from 1892 to 1901, noting more exchanges, offices, miles of wire, and subscribers, plus a shift from iron to copper for toll line circuits, reflecting improvements in service and reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DeLand
Federal Telephone Company
New York
Bell Company
Bell
Januay 1
Toll Hueyan
One Contagious Case Quarantines Mail Carrier
Mail carrier H. H. Gregg of West agents was found to have smallpox and the house was quarantined Thursday. Gregg, never vaccinated, likely contracted the disease delivering mail. The quarantined area and nearby families in parts of the house are restricted as a precaution. The case is mild, and city quarantines were recently lifted after two days free of red cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Gregge
Westagents
Gregg
Mr. Braman
Unfaithful Two Husbands Seek Divorce in Common Pleas
Two husbands filed divorce suits Tuesday in common pleas court. Both allege adultery and wife’s gross neglect of duty. James G. Rowley seeks divorce from Estella Rowley, married 1882 with three children. a minor boy and a girl over eighteen live with him, a girl with the mother, and he prays for custody of the minor son. John Sharkey sues Mrs A Ana Sharkey for divorce from a Virginia marriage in 1889 with three minor children, requesting custody of all three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
James GC
Rowley
Estella
John Sharkey
A A Ana Sharkey
Virginia
Ripper Bill Appoints City Recorders in Pittsburgh Area
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Stone appointed A. M. Brown recorder of Pittsburgh and John RK Murphy recorder of Allegheny following the new legislature known as the ripper bill. The act abolishes the mayoral post in second class cities and gives the governor authority to name recorders. Appointments run until 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
A A. M. Brown
John RK. Murphy
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Stone
Franchise Granted for Sandusky & Interurban Railroad
The county commissioners on Friday granted a franchise to the Sandusky and Interurban railroad to build an electric line from the Lorain corporation line west on the Lake road to the Nickel Plate crossing. The franchise includes a five cent fare from Lorains to the Nichols farm three miles out.
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Sandusky & Interurban Railroad 2
Lorain Corporation
Lake Road
Nickel Plate Crossing
Lorains
Nichols Farm
Locals Decry Rail Favoritism in Huron County
Sandusky businessmen complain to the Huron county commission over perceived bias toward a favored rail line. The Sandusky Star notes some express sharper judgments than elegant and discusses why Gloveland Elyria & Western gets approval while other lines face obstacles. Plans shift to rush work from Norwalk to Lorain linking to the Lorain and Cleveland line, with a Cleveland destination via transfer at Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Huron County Commission
Bssause
Sandusky Star
Glovelaund, Elyvia & Western Railway Company
Copany
Huron River
Interurban
Norwalk
Lorain
Lorain & Cleveland
Cleveland
Milan & Norwalk
Wood
Plans for New Century Block Extension
Plans and specifications are prepared for the remaining section of the Century block to be erected after tearing down the old block at Washington avenue and Broad street. The three story addition will continue the interior half of the block, with a new front matching the east end. The west side facing Washington street will gain bay windows on the second and third floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Broad Street
Granniill
Washington Street
Church Reception Honor Bosworth, Cadmus and New Members
The Ladies association of First Congregational Church with P I O E and Junior Endeavors host a reception Wednesday evening April 17 at the church. Prof. and Mrs. Bosworth and Mrs Cadmus, who plans to go to Europe soon, will be honored alongside the church’s new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasties Association
First Congregational Church
Suspicious Stranger Adds to Night of Tension in Nichols Block
A stranger moved through multiple rooms in the Nichols block Thursday night asking for different people by name. In each case occupants heard a different alias and feared a robbery attempt. Police were alerted and residents endured a tense night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols Block
Auch
The Newspaper an All-around Blessing
An essay extols the newspaper as a lasting resource beyond its initial use. It argues saved old papers protect clothing from moths when packed in woolen items, advising airing and careful packing to prevent insect damage, based on twenty five years of experience.
From Cobaew A Long Way Frank Cunningham in court
Frank Cunningham claimed Cuban origin and faced a $5 tax and costs for intoxication in mayor's court on Wednesday. Fred Shrauder of West Street appeared for slapping his father, charged as disorderly conduct, with until Thursday to settle or pay fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cunningham
Cuba
Fred Shrauder
West Street
Foreclosure Suits Filed By Bumgart and Gifford Trusts
A foreclosure suit is filed by quige Bumgart against I. H. Taft involving a $1600 note secured by mortgage, with Henry Wurst as payee and assignment to Bumgart. Defendants include E. 0. Manter and H. P. Stentz. Citizens Home & Savings of Lorain also begins foreclosure against Philip and Emm Gifford for $650.97 on a $600 loan, with J Rasek J Stack and Winters & Artross named as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quige Bumgart
I. H. Taft
Taft
Henry Wurst
Wurst
Miss Bumgart
Mr. Wurst
E. 0. Manter
H. P. Stentz
Citizens? Home & Savings Association of Lorain
Philip
Emm Gifford
J. Rasek
J. Stack
Winters &Artross
Suit seeks right of way vacated for railroad strip across Sheffield farm
Walter Root of Sheffield sues Lorain and Cleveland Railroad Co in The Cleveland Trust Co to compel adverse appropriation proceedings. He alleges a contract for a sixty foot right of way was signed under misrepresentation and predecessors built an electric line along the strip in front of his house. Attorney A. R. Webber represents Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Root
Sheffield
Lorain and Cleveland Railroad Co
Cleveland Trust Co
Ohurch
Erie Avenue
Lake Road
A. R. Webber
New Office in Use by Lake Shore Division Road Master
Harry Lyon, the Lake Shore Division road master, has his new Elyria headquarters. The carpenters building opposite the depot is finished in two neat rooms. Rumor says a steam heating plant will be installed under the roadminster's office before winter to supply steam to the depot, telegraph office, and express office across atherrok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lyon
Lake Shore
Elyria
Carpenters
Roadminster
Telefeanh
Atherrok
Last Day for Election Expense Filings in City
Thursday marked the final deadline for candidates in the spring elections to file statements of campaign expenditures with the city clerk. Several candidates reported expenses including P. D. Reety 100 dollars, WY. Sampsell 20 for carriages, Henry Krohn for cigars, George Dachtler 2 for cards, H. G. Crisp 5 for carriages, Andrew Fowl 4.40 for cards, while others listed no expenses such as F. N. Smith, E. E. Williams, H. J. Eady for councilmen and several others for assessor solicitor and other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Reety
WY. Sampsell
Henry Krohn
George Dachtler
H. G. Crisp
Andrew Fowl
F. N. Smith
E. E. Williams
H. J. Eady
William Sage
I. Simmons
F. Smith
Ellea Joy
F. M. Stevens
Dan Eason
Strees
George E. Grisp
John Lersch
George Chamberlain
Echoel Board
Rudolph Pfundt
George Bivins
C. Ensign
C. E. Wilson
Lyman Knowles
Suite of Partition in Wellington Property Case
Georgia M. Ordway sues Stanley Wilcox and others for partition of the American house and lands at Wellington. She claims a one third interest while other defendants hold varying shares. The Binger estate mortgage is on the property and the administratrix is named among the defendants. Ordway asks that her share be set off if feasible without injury, otherwise the property be sold and partition made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia M. Ordway
Stanley Wilcox
Wellington
Bininger
Mae
Lecture by Rev Thomas Dixon Jr Ends Institute Course
The Thenday evening lecture by Rev. Thomas Dixon Jr capped the People's Institute course. It was full of hard sense and wit, with splendid oratory. His subject was Fools and he offered fair excuses for their existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dixon, Jr
People’s Institute
Franchise Request For Shore Road Line Granted Or Considered
The Sandusky and Interurban Railway asked county commissioners on Tuesday for a franchise along the shore road from the Lorain corporation line to the Nickel Plate road. It was to use private right of way, but terms could not be agreed, prompting the franchise request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky & Interurban Railroad
Shore Road
Lorain Corporation
Nickel Plate Road
Y M C A Banquet Highlights Lorain Elyria Leaders
The third annual Y M C A banquet filled the Lorain Elyria business circle with wives present. Rev John Proator Davis led prayers and Grace was asked. Prof Holmer spoke on association needs, while W H Moulton described industrial betterments with images of parks play grounds and dining halls funded by large employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Elyria
Association
Sapt. Ward
Grace
John Proator Davis
New Presbyterian Piastor
Europe
Nhat
Partition Suit and Lorain Property Split
Adelaide E Gillmore leads a partition suit with Mary J Gillmore John C Hale and Emma G Lumm naming interests in Lorain property on Hamilton Street. The willful heirs include Bachellor family history from Vermont to Ohio with a Penfield LaGrange connection and a LaGrange hotel death and a Methodist church funeral. The obituary notes Bachellor's two marriages and several descendants with thanks to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide E. Gillmore
Mary J, Gillmore
John ©. Hall
Emma G. Lumm
Common Pleas Court
Lorain
Mary J. Gillmore
John C. Hale
Hamilton Street
Poor Fences Lawsuit Over Cattle Damages
Emery Root of Huntington sues Northern Ohio Railway for 200 damages claiming neglect to maintain adequate fences along tracks allowed eight cattle to stray into an orchard where apples sickened them. Two cows died valued at 350. rest ceased milk and required care. Attorneys J.T. Haskell and A R Webber for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Ohio Railway Company
Emery Root
Huntington
J.T. Haskell and
A. BR. Webber
American House Plans Invading London Suburbs
Two top country house designs from The Ladies' Home Journal have been adopted by prominent English families for suburbs of London, and construction is under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ladies' Home Journal
London
Mongolian Pheasant Expansion Report Delays Redistribution
The state fish and game commission will submit a report on Mongolian pheasants to the governor next Tuesday. Feedback from 800 letters shows birds thrive in favorable areas, with poor results where conditions fail. Distribution will focus on productive regions. no more birds to unsuitable places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Commission
Ohio
Prospective Growth At Highs Brick & Tile Co
The Highs Brick & Tile Co held its annual meeting at manager George H Chamberlain's office. Directors elected were A H Stoddard president, Chamberlain vice president and general manager, C H Snow secretary and treasurer, with Charles J Crehore John Dyke A T Phipps and BE T Andr ess among others. Reports showed a very profitable year with over a million bricks sold. plans announced to begin the season's work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highs Brick & Tile Co
George H. Chamberlain
A. H. Stoddard
C. H. Snow
Charles J. Crehore
John Dyke
A. T. Phipps
BE. T. Andress
Resolutions on Death Of William Wilder Chevalier Lodge 38
At a regular meeting of Chevalier lodge No 38 Knights of Pythias held Thursday evening April 11, resolutions mourn the death of beloved member William Wilder. The lodge extends sympathy to his family, orders the charter draped for 30 days, and asks that the resolutions be published in city papers. Committee members Geo Rintiach Ed Boughton Otto Martin. The Tribune's View comments on Richland county's looming state senate race and reapportionment tensions between Lorain and Richland counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevalier Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
William ‘l. Wilder
Knighta
Pything
Geo. Rintiach
E. Boughton
Otto Martin
the Tribune
Penfield Man George N. Coon Dies of Pneumonia
George N. Coon of Penfield died at 6 am Saturday from pneumonia after a three week illness. He was 37, survived by a wife and two children. Funeral will be Monday at 1 pm from his mother's home in Coonville.
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Gyrus
Wis
Vermont
Oho
Emily A. Saxton
Charles
George
Bachellor
LaGrange
la Grange
Frank
Penfield
W. W. Long
George N. Coon
Mr. Coon
Coonville
Shirt Waist Dance Highlights Nonpareil Club Series
The Nonpareil club announces three spring dances following a successful winter run. The first event will be held May 24 and features a shirt waist dance as a special attraction, adding variety to the season’s social calendar.
Favorable Kuhlman chases Elyria plant for new car works
G. U0. Kuhlman of the Kuhlman car company wins favor with Elyria Chamber of Commerce as a proposed $260,000 capital plant, 85000 property value, 96000 for building, 110000 working capital. He outlines growth plans, site suitability, and potential relocation with families if the project proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleria
Cleveland
Elyria
Kuhlman
Kullman
Real Estate Transfers In Lorain and Huntington Areas
Real estate transfers listed include Enum and John Dean to CB Mer sham village lot 64 LaGrange 3650 Minnie A Knight to George L Glitsch Balkeslee addition Lorain 500 George L and Amelia Glitsch to John Hyer Blakeslee addition Lorain 30 George B Wickens to Mary Wickens parts of lots 257 258 Charleston Lorain 1 Arvella A Murray to Frank A Pillian M Murray part of lots 13 17 mot 17 Huntington 1000 Nellie A Kilbourne to John A Eliza Titus one sixth of 36 nerves in lot 24 Wellington township 400
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enum
John Dean
Mersham
LaGrange
Minnie A. Knight
George L. Glitsch
Balkeslee
Lorain
George L
Amelia Glitsch
John Hyer
Blakeslee
George B. Wickens
Mary
Wickens
Charleston
Arvella A. Murray
Frank A
Pillian M. Murray
Huntington
Nellie A. Kilbourne
John A
Eliza Titus
Wellington Township
Insurance Banquet Hosted by Max M Suppes
A Thursday evening banquet at East Bridge Street home of Max M Suppes honored the directors and committee of Federal Steel Company's insurance department. About forty attended and enjoyed a pleasant gathering. The group administers insurance that deducts $1 per month from wages as a deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max M. Suppes
East Bridge Street
Federal Steel Company
Carlisle Grange Meets at Wellington Home
By invitation of Deputy Master W D Warren Carlisle Grange members, about forty Carlisle attendees, gathered at his Wellington residence March 7 for games, conversation, and treats. Carlisle Grange plans an April 16 meeting at the town hall with a literary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Warren
Loran County Grange
Carlisle Grange
Wellington
Marcel
Bra. Warren
Carlisle
Large increase in pupils at spring term opening
There is a very large increase in the schools at the opening of the spring term Monday. It required no small amount of skill to arrange for their accommodation with the schools already full. The new pupils were all provided for, however, except a class of six, some of whom were under age, on the East side, who will wait till fall.
County Medical Society Meeting Highlights
The county Medical society met at Wellington on Tuesday with doctors from Lorain North Amherst Oberlin and Wellington in attendance. Papers included Skin Diseases by Dr Moffat of Lorain Empyema by Dr Grege of Wellington and The uses of Sailue Salutions by Dr Cameron of Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County Medical Society
Wellington
Moffat
Lorain
Grege
Cameron
North Amherst
Oberlin
Leggett to Return to Elyria Church for Another Year
Rev P H Leggett of the Second M E church reports from Indianapolis that he will return to Elyria for another year and will preach again this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Leggett
M. E. Church
Indianapolis
Elyria
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Sun Motor
Real Estate Transford
Pennsylvania
Cobaew
Lorain and
Brick ¢ Tile Company
Richland County
Epictor Rappeller
Mansfield News
Brown
Shelby Herald
Col
D. L. Cockley
Shelby
Lorain County
Richland
Ashland
Oberlin Tribune
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Grange News
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