Elyria Conductor Loses Both Limbs in Train Disaster
Henry Miller a Lake Shore railroad worker living at 127 Garvin Avenue suffered crushed legs requiring amputation after a train collision at West Park Friday morning. He was taken to Lakeside hospital where surgeons removed both legs below the knees. Mrs Miller accompanied him to Cleveland. Miller, in charge of the work train on this division, is well known locally and his friends express sympathy while awaiting a possible outcome. The exact cause of the accident is not yet known.
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Henry Miller
Lake Shore
West Park
Garvin Avenue
Lakeside Hospital
Miller
Muller
L S and MS
Nes
Ve Viller
Cleveland
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Taft Speech Expected From Secretary Chas On Monday
Rumors in Washington say Secretary Taft will deliver a political address Monday focusing on general topics and avoiding explicit avowals. Friends interpret silence as preparation for a broader launch, with speculation centered on his stance and influence.
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Sindingati
Scoveta Taft
Chirie
BP Taft
Fokker
Washington
Argument on quash of indictments likely in a week
Defence attorneys seek more time to prepare while Prosecutor Stevens and Judge Washburn are ready to proceed. A health board meeting is scheduled in the council chamber this evening.
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Prosecutor Stevens
Judge Washburn
Board of Health
Wedding Shooting at Lovilia Leaves Three Wounded
In Lovilia Albia area on Aqdl 26 a crowd at a wedding was shot as G W Wilson fired a double barreled shotgun into guests. Wilson, the father of the groom, faces attempted murder charges. Three victims are seriously wounded.
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Lovillia
G W Wilson
Buder
Wilson
Wis
Prof Charged With Assaulting Pupil In Barberton
Prof J M Kessler of the Barberton high school was bound over to common pleas court under a $200 bond after being accused of assaulting a pupil, Edmund David. The father, Health Officer David, will prosecute.
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Barberton O
Edmund David
J M Kessler
Common Pleas Court
David
Kessler
Expressions of sorrow to son of man killed in Lorain
In Lorain on April 26 William M. Brown told William Kock that the death of his father, John T Kock, was accidental and he would do anything to bring him back. Brown waived examination and was held to bail of 3000 dollars. Seven witnesses posted 100 dollars bond each to attend the trial. Kentuck y Joe Wills, a strike guard, is among the key witnesses. Brown appeared disturbed as he described firing into the dark when the man approached.
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William M. Brown
William Kock
John T Kock
Hughes
Brown
Hig
Wills
Bruch
Rock
Brownytan
Statue of General Henry W Lawton Stirs Memorial Day Debate
A heated dispute in Indianapolis involves President Hoover Roosevelt Governor Hanly and the Lawton monument commission over dedicating a bronze General Henry W Lawton statue on Memorial Day. Lawton, a Civil War veteran and Manila participant, was killed near Manila in 1899 after nearly forty years of service.
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Hoosevelt
Hanly
Indiana
Manila
EXPECT CAPTAIN GOVE ILL BE RESTORED TO POST OFFICE JOB
April 26 The next developments in the Gove Phinney pension cases are expected from the office of postmaster general in Washington. Inspector F E Little, sent to investigate, returned to Washington after three days of interviews with Gove Phinney Carrier Bowman and mail patrons.
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Gove
Soiain
Gove-Phinney
Washington
F. E Little
Garrier
Phinney
Bowman
Little
National Capitol
Earthquakes Felt Across Chile Telegraphic Dispatches
Telegraphic dispatches report a series of earthquake shocks felt in a section of Chile. No further details available.
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Washington, DC
Chile
Three Lorain Men Rescued From Adrift Scow On Lake Erie
Three Lorain men William Smith Angeloithu Ross, all employed by Gaynor Bros dredging, were rescued by life savers at Sandusky after the scow they rode drifted all night on Lake Erie. The Pankratz towed from Lorain lost the scow in a storm as huge waves lashed the craft. Rescue by morning sighting from Cedar Point followed, leaving all three little the worse for the ordeal.
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Sandusky
Lake Ene
Ife
Wuilliam Smith
Angela Andithu
Ross
Lorain
Gaynor Bros
Pankratz
Cedar Point
Elyria Township Approves $4000 School Bond Issue
A bond election is held today in Elyria township to fund erecting and repairing school houses. The proposed issue totals 4000 dollars. Early reports show a favorable vote with little opposition and few voters expressing disapproval of the improvements.
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Elyria Township
Preference for Bridge Case Leads Court Docket Shuffle
The city of Ely seeks to condemn land for the east approach to a new Broad Street Bridge. A major civil proceeding and related criminal cases will lead the docket as the court weighs price terms and property rights amid abrupt schedule shifts.
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New Broad Street Bridge
City of
Olio
Three Officers-Elect Endurance Exam Intake
Four applicants for police plates sat for a competitive examination on Thursday afternoon as the safety board selected candidates. Three persevered to finish the test: Ed Nead, a former officer. James McMullin. and Fred Jacobs. The fourth applicant left after a glance at the questions saying he had not applied for a high school diploma. Results await the safety board meeting.
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Polie Force
Safety Board
Ed Nead
James McMullin
Fred Jacobs
Governor Cooding Denies Imminent Trial Unfairness
Boise Idaho April 26 Governor Cooding emphatically denies criticism that the trial of Moyer and Haywood will be unfair. He asserts the proceedings will be fair in every sense of the word and rebuts alleged statements by strike leaders.
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Boise Idaho
Cooding
Hie
Moyer and Haywood
Eviction Case Returns Family to Hard Living Conditions
In a Thursday eviction suit in Justice Lord's court, Mrs Mary Andress secured removal of Tom O'Brien's family from 154 Lake Avenue after months of nonpayment and alleged neglect. Constable Cahoon refused to touch dirty belongings. the three O'Brien sons were sent to St Vincent's orphanage before O'Brien sought another housing option. A daughter may seek work to support herself. Judges Henry Winch and Marvin adjourned circuit court to May 1.
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Nostrum
Wds
Cahoon
O'Briens
Yauther Kistner
Francis
William
Nicholas
St Vincent's Orphanage
Cleveland
O'Brien
Dedication Hour Marks Jamestown Exposition Start
In Norfolk Virginia the Jamestown tri-centennial exposition opens with 300 guns at dawn and 600 more at 9, a prayer and address by President Roosevelt. The event features 1000 flags from rooftops, ships and fortresses, as dignitaries arrive by steamer and train, with Roosevelt urging restraint on corporations but a strong national stance.
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Jamestown Exposition Grounds
United States
Magic City
Fortress Monroe
Norfolk
Roosevelt
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