Court of Inquiry Report on the Lehter Investigation Sparks Debate
The court of inquiry released its report on the Lehrter case, provoking astonishment nationwide. The majority faulted Admiral Schley for delays and missteps, while Admiral Dewey issued a parallel report defending his actions and asserting he held ultimate command at Santiago. The nation ponders who judged without prejudice. Dewey argues his dispatch and blockade were effective and credits the victory to his leadership.
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Court of Inquiry
Lehter
Schley
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Department
Colon
Brooklyn
Texas
Hodgson
Aduila
Four O Clock Club Hosts English Themed Meeting
Mrs Irving Griswold entertained the Four O clock club at Cedar Street on Friday afternoon with opening parliamentary drill led by Mrs H H Clough. Mrs S S Rockford presented Court Life in England. Mrs R Bickford spoke English Country Homes. Mrs E H Hinman opened discussion on Do We Make Christmas a Burden. Topics of the Day closed with Mrs Chas Benton as critic.
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Chas. Benton
Commander Parker at Port Huron
Commander H M Parker reports the Board of Trustees of the Maccabees in prosperous condition, noting no logs in the supreme finance keeper case. Auction sales featured property from Peter Flood and Joseph Biggs estates, with land sold at $750 and $2120 respectively. A 51 acre farm near Mid dle avenue and railroad lines drew notable bidding, and Anti-Saloon League events are planned for Elyria churches Sunday.
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H. M. Parker
Port Huron
Mich
Order of the Maccabees
Supreme Finance Keeper
The
Maccabees
John Miller
Court House
Mr. Eady
Mr. Miller
Elyria
Appendicitis Claims Oberlin Freshman Metcalf
Jeane Metcalf, a freshman at Oberlin College and Elyria resident, was rushed from Oberlin to Cleveland Friday evening for an appendectomy. Surgeons, including Dr Dudley P. Allen, operated at Lakeside Hospital within 24 hours of first contact. doctors called his illness a case of early blood poisoning if not treated promptly. Metcalf was described as recovering well, with a short note on his prior East training and fall football participation.
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Jeane Metealf
Oberlin College
Elgsin
Laray
Clevaland
Oberlin
Dr. Jameson
Sherwood
Blyma
Tenne
Cleveland
Lakeside Hospital
Dudley P. Allen
Metcalf
Private conference on waterworks in Lorain Elyria case
Lorain official A J Baumhardt held a private talks with City Solicitor Stevens Friday night about the waterworks matter not touching the city’s legal stance. The Elyria lake water proposal may be revisited to explain delay and activity in defending rights. A C M B A Branch 9 held a large business meeting electing officers for the coming year and planning a January 7 installation.
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A. J. Baumhardt
Lorain
Stevens
Elyria
Maccabees Hall
M. P. Crambling
William Wehlber
J. Strohmier
J. B Seward
William Boylan
Clothing Stores Schedule January March Closures
Clothiers sign an agreement to close their stores at 5 30 p m during January February and March with exceptions for Mondays and Saturdays The list includes F H Foster and Co Robinson and Hancock Co Fanver and Robson and Daniel Freese.
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F. H. Foster and Co
Robinson and Hancock Co
Fanver and Robson
Daniel Freese
Frank W Hart Launches In Lorain Ship Yard
At noon today the Frank W Hart was launched at the Lorain ship yard. A large party from Cleveland attended. The launch was delayed a week due to the vessel not being in shape.
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Frank W. Hart
Lorain Ship Yard
iCleveland
Henry Webber Dies in Farm Accident Retrospective
Henry Webber, a Case road farmer, died Friday night. He was the man who rode with Mrs. Miller last summer when she was thrown from a buggy and killed. he was also hurled out but escaped serious injury in that incident.
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Henry Webber
Case Road
Webber
Miller
Holiday photo studio opens with new styles offered
Announcement invites customers to visit for holiday portraits with new styles and guaranteed prompt delivery. Mrs. O. Monroe of Big Blouk, EP, notes that cloudy weather won’t affect negative making. Also mentions Laxative Bramo Quinine Tablets box label and a Help Wanted listing for skilled sheet metal stamping and die work at American Stamping Co in Irwin, Ohio.
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O. Monroe
Big Blouk
E. W. Grove
Apply
American Stamping Co
Lo- Irwin
Ohio
The New York Hackett Store Furs and Fashion Bargains
The New York Hackett Store announces a fur sale with discounts up to 50 percent. Shoppers can find furs from 98 cents to 37 dollars including Electric Seals, Marten, Beaver, Stone Marten, Bear, Silver Hare, Mink and Russian Fox. Also offered are ladies coats from 4.69, lined jackets, and walking skirts for 2.69, plus a basement exhibition of dolls books games and toys and a wide display of handkerchiefs in Loram county.
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Promis
Areon
Loram County
Three Houses and Iota Offer Trade for Vacant Lot
The notice states three houses and Iota, always occupied east of the river, trade equity for a vacant lot. It lists two houses on West 4th Street and a new house with a barn, with all conveniences on 7th Street.
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Broad Street
Lorain
Fifth Street
Lakeside Avenue
Dexter
Prospect Street
Columbus Street
Harrison
West 4Th Street
7Th Street
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L. B. Fauver
E. L. Disbro
Daily Reporter
Caitler
Miyrla
Court OF
Four O’clock Club
Parker
Court House Sales
Tiane Metcalf
Lakeside
Aun
Ankhet Nemen
Geo. H Ely
D. 0. Baldwin
E. E. Willams
Gashier
H. Squire
Whiteman
Real Estate Agency
Avon
Frank WL. Whiteman
Elyria Candy CO
Elyria Fruit House
Brazil
D. Geha
Lersech's Old Stand
Savings Deposit Bank Co
Topliff Hotel
Chas. H. Savage
Theiminean Tea and Coffea Company
Ab Schrauims American
Jin Cogt
Schramms American Grocery
Chestnut Street
Second Street
Elyria Bottling CO
Elyria Savings & Banking CO
Elyria Block
West Broad Street
City OF
Elyria Union
W. A. Braman
W.C. LeMasterr
H. W. Inexrso
Enterprise Food Choppers
Hubert Day
New York
A. Z. Tillotson
Frank A. Smith
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