Millions to developed high oil fields in Lorain go
Promoters from Cleveland and Wheeling backed by millions are surveying a basin near North Amherst to locate a large oil reservoir. Leases cover most farms as surveyors map a four by one mile basin. wells may reach 4000 feet with heavy piping. Officials expect rapid drilling within weeks to start income from gas rights and royalties for landowners as multi million dollar investments begin in this oil venture.
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Cleveland
Wheeling
Hlyrta
Coutoss
North
Amherst
Ole
Oulia
Blyen
Multi-millonaiies
W Va
Carr
West Virginia
Stiwald
Siav
Next Meeting in Tokio Declared by Japanese Leaders
Tokyo reports quote a Japanese faction at the Portsmouth peace conference demanding Sakhalin cession and war cost reimbursement with insistence on no compromise. If Russia refuses, delegates may withdraw and the next meeting would be in Tokio. The Asahi notes Japan aids Russians but remains opposed to oppression while praising achievements. A farm ad lists 29 acres near Elyria with seven rooms, wells, outbuildings, and a price of 2200.00, with 30 days to sell. Norwalk and Elyria trolley league games set for 3:18 PM at Athletic Park. Stroup to pitch for Norwalk and Williams expected for Chicago Jubellon.
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Tokio
Portsmouth
Sakhalin
France
Russia
Japan
Asahi
Ian Ft
Norwalk
Elyria
Athletic Park
Stroup
Loral Boys
Williams
Chicago
Elyria Firemen Retain Truncated Trumpet in Cleveland
Reported fragment notes Ayria’s shyness and a doctor’s comment on contagious illness with little sickness elsewhere. Event appears disjointed, mentioning Elyria firemen and Cleveland, but details and dates are not clear in the text.
Burglary and Mutilation Reported in Berea Ohio Farm Scene
In Berea Ohio last night burglars attempted to break into Sanford Gray’s North Middleburg farm home. They were frightened away while ransacking the kitchen, but this morning the barn was found broken into and a horse severely mutilated with a butcher knife taken from the pantry. Gray’s home had been robbed previously in March of 1700. Separately, the Union passenger depot was entered by burglars, with a bum machine and about 50 cents in coins stolen.
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Berea, O
Sanford Gray
Mid-leburg
Tandack
Gray
Union
Blyria Merchants Picnic Draws Monster Crowd Next Week
A Blyria merchants picnic at Linwood Park is slated for next week with huge crowds expected. An excursion train runs in two sections from Blyria at 8 o'clock and later, with North Amherst stops en route. Elyria merchants anticipate strong turnout from nearby communities and games and amusements are planned for a lively day.
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Linwood Park
Fay
Blyria
North Amherst
Elyria
Lttle
Former Elyria Young Man Dies in Colorado Springs
A telegram reports the death last evening in Colorado Springs of Lester McLean Jr. at 38. He was the son of Lester McLean Sr., a former attorney, and a Union Theological Seminary graduate who once ran a camp for 500 “fresh air” children and later served as a YMCA secretary in Colorado. He had just accepted a similar post in Tokyo and was to travel to the Orient this fall. He is survived by his wife and several brothers and sisters.
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P. H. Boynton
Colorado Springs
Lester McLean, Jr
Myria
Lester McLean
Rhce
Kivriane Torney
Union Theological Semin
Chicago
Lann
Tokyo
Jean
Orient
M Pr
General Brothers and Sisters
Escaped Insane Negro May Be In Lorain Ohio
Acting Chief of Police Kohler of Cleveland reports Henry Jackson an escapee from the city infirmary. A 39 year old, 5 feet 10 inches, 208 pound Black man with a scar on the right cheek, last seen fleeing through the yard after smashing a window. Police fear he may be hiding in the Cuyahoga river valley or surrounding counties. Elyria police alerted.
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Poli
Kohler
Cleveland
Henry Collins
Aling Jackson
Ce Zarnke
Jackson
Cuyahoga River
Elyria
Ume
Kobbler
Dreaslea
Hunky Had Close Gall On Lake Shore Elevation
A laborer on the Lake Shore section gang barely survived a rock dump accident while unloading a car on the elevated track. The man was struck by rocks during the automatic dump and suffered two broken fingers and extensive bruising. He was lucky to escape with injuries not life threatening.
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Lake Shore
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Corporation of Elyrta
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Prank A. Smith & Brother
Elyria Block
Harry H. Si Cheapside
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Gleveland
Elyria Prek
Ayria
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Oyster Bay
Cannon
House
Denver
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Hafner
Merchant
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Gang of Our Laws
Hunky
Third St
South Lorain
Lorain
Sheffield Land & Improvement Company
Bank Bullying Corner
Tooth Ave
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