Oberlin Bank loan scheme leads to arrest report
A convoluted fraud attempt centered on Oberlin Bank is outlined by Attorney Tillot, naming Cassie Charwick and two men Charles A. Stewart of Newark and Virgil P. Eline. Charwick supposedly sought funds via forged notes and receipts, claiming large private interests and needing gilt edco securities. The matter links to a broader alleged effort to front ads and obtain money through deceptive paperwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie L. Charwick Sench
Oberlin Imak
Olinens
National
Tillotwom
Ober la Bank
Spon Tillote
Tillomon
Abe
Charles A. Biewars
Cherles A. Stewart
Neewalk
Keclid Avenue
Atic
Berenlf
Edeo Securities
One Week for C and S W to Remove Tracks
News notes a one week deadline for the C and S W traction company to remove tracks from the Es Bridge, with warnings traffic would not be paused. Local officials deem the resolution ineffective, while the railroad argues it will widen and repair the bridge at its own expense.
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S. W
W. Traction Company
Compan
O and & W
Treation Company
Trafic
Cliv Offdale
Mate Good Vn Ons
Xs Éealren
Stop work on Lorain bridge amid undermining claims
Lorain county commissioners order the service board to halt bridge repair work due to undermining of the Texsel structure weakening the bridge's support. The report mentions Tom Harris filing for divorce from Josie Barris, with details about their July 1888 marriage at Jeffersonville and an abandonment case set for October 105.
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Lorain. da
Commatssiomeres
Service Board
Guana
Brie Avenue
Fem
Tom Harris
Lorain
Momdsy
Josie Barris
Jeffersonville, Isd
Avon Couple Divorced by Judge Haydon Saturday
D. E. Brown and Mrs. Delia E Brown of Avon were granted a divorce by Judge Haydon on Saturday. The decree cites gross neglect as the grounds. Alimony of 500 dollars is awarded to the former wife Delia Brown. Fred C Brown is named in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia E Brown
Avon
Haydon
Fred C Brown Brown
Mayor Botkin in Jail Mixup Over Names and Orders
In a quirky Chicago Evening Post tale the mayor of Wayback wakes in a bare room after a drunken alumni banquet misidentifies himself as Joseph Smith. A police captain and officer Jim debate authority, the mayor misattributes orders, and a plan unfolds to contact the real mayor for release.
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John Hothin
Joseph Smith
Fooliah
Jim
Joe Smith
Easler
Chicago
Fear Finger Prints System At New Scotland Yard
England’s crime experts praise the finger print system at Scotland Yard as fully established in England and Wales. By late 1903 about 70 000 criminal prints were registered with the police, with weekly growth. The record room classifies and links prints to individuals, aiming to build a complete, nearly infallible index of professional criminals. The system has shown rapid identifications, including racecourse thieves identified the Derby week at Epsom and Ascot.
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New Scotland Yard
Pudd'nhead Wilton
Mark Twain
England
Great Britain
Commissioner of Police
Wales
London
Scotland Yard
Wealminater
Inspector Collins
United Kingdom
Record
Epsom
Ascot
North heads rise with distance in Post Office clothing
An article in St Martin's le Grand shows that measurements reveal larger heads with more northerly locations, noting Glasgow postmen and northern workers. It claims over 87 miles of cloth and 3 to 4 million buttons yearly for postal servants, and only about two percent misfits under their sizing system.
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St Martin's le Grand
Menory
Postal Workers of
England
Scotland
Mount Pleasant
Misis
Ship building falls off in year to mid June report
The Lissan Register of British and Foreign Shipping shows a drop in ship building up to mid June, with iron and steel steamers dominating new vessels and most builds destined for the United Kingdom rather than foreign owners. The five year totals indicate a substantial output across sailing and steam vessels, with zinc of tonnage figures noted and commentary on racing pursuits linked to a separate parental note.
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Lissan Register of
Tors
Crisses
Ile Lowe Kingdom
Wallace Sues Over Fence on L&N Property in Sheffield
Shirley A. Wallace is granted or seeks an injunction against L & S from tanning or entering property in the southeastern area of Sheffield. The dispute centers on a fence erected on Wallace’s land and who holds claim to the property lien. The case asks where Wallace’s property lien lies and the railroad’s rights to the site.
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Shirley A. Wallace
Sheffield
Wallace
Alec
City council funds river ice keeping plan in Lorain
Lorain city council voted Friday evening to appropriate 1500 dollars to keep the river clear all winter and to maintain an ice boat for that purpose.
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Lorain
Sity
Choir Hosts Mr and Mrs Lord at Middle Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs C O Lord entertained the choir and about twenty guests at their Middle Avenue residence on Friday evening. A pleasing program of vocal and instrumental selections was performed and refreshments were served afterward.
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C O. Lord
MFE
Ehnroah
Middle Avenue
Waterworks approves flue purchase for furnace upgrade
The board of public works on Thursday night authorized the waterworks superintendent to expend 8150 for flues at the Inve camping station. J. K. Boynton was appointed to represent the board in adjusting damages claimed by Frank Delaney. Delaney seeks 625 for damage from a water pipe on his property. the board proposes not to exceed 10.
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Board of Public Nearvies
Thorsday Night
Inve
J. K. Boynton
Frank Delaney
Delaney
William Smith Delaney
Fragmented tale of a boy and a strange voyage
A disjointed narrative follows Sammy and Lintie Annie as they chase whimsical ideas and a dream of flying. Mary Annaba imagines Clara, and a peculiar journey unfolds with chaotic scenes and an abrupt, final celebration.
Winter service board to keep aidawalka clean, plow to stay
The board states no change in winter aidawalka upkeep. Members say the plow will be used as needed and the pathway in front of hodene will be cleared as often as possible.
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Winter Service Board
Toosiay
Asad
Hodene
Remodel Old Town Hall Inches Toward Plans
The board of public service met Thursday night to authorize funds for hiring an architect to remodel the old town hall. The building, at pavant tr 1a, is nearly worthless. plans on remodeling are undecided. It is likely the lower portion will be rented to the C and 3. W. traction company. The reading notes also include a bowling result: The Columbia bowling team defeated the Defenders at Elyria with game scores 770 to 663, 787 to 731, and 698 to 777.
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Board of Public Service
Fanda
Pavant
Bord
C and 3. W. Traction Company
Columbia
Elyria
Y MCA Committee Proposes Constitutional By Law Changes
A YMCA committee recommends major governance reforms including cutting board members from fourteen to seven and shifting secretary duties to a new branch operation. The measures aim to streamline leadership and reduce centralized control within the organization.
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Eperetania
Board of
Iuventors
Elrra
South Lorn
North Lorain
Vaudeville for County Jail Inmates
A vaudeville show may be staged for county jail inmates with local talent. Sheriff Sailabury plans a special menu and hotel event, aiming for an elegant evening with performances by friends and skilled individuals.
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Sailabury
Phumber
Amgors
Smatour
Onmeadtane Beaule
Chadwick Held Tight As Widow Remains Behind Bars
New York dispatch reports Mrs Chadwick unable to post 816000 bail for release. After a failed bail bid her son Emil and others escorted her to the Tombs where wardens refused extra privileges. The scene spanned the Federal building to the city jail as she vowed payback to those near her.
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New York
Anedall
Mes Caane
Chadwick
Prinon
Cleveland
Froitlesa
Philip Carpenter
Deapoly
Marshal Kennedy
Broadway
Mra
Stepa
Warde Flyon
Chinwick
Marshal Hankel
Warda
Sunday School Rally Ad Advertises Rally Day
A Sunday School advert aspires to draw a large audience for Rally Day services at 11 o clock Sunday morning. The notice promises a Janaune and Chinaman guest, an orchestra, and special music, with weather considered.
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Sanday
Reada
Ft Lama
Das Rervics
Sander Sohnol
Chorth
Durint
Janaune
Chinaman
Mario
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John Bot Kin
Dinweead Wilsgon
United
Athlophores Co
New Haven
Conn
M.S
A. Wallace
Sheffeld Claym
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Uyel
Lintie
Annie
Mary Annaba
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Diety
Teqy
Y McA
Carne Line
Wellington
Baling
Probate Court
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Ridgeville Township
George Barts campReinst
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Columbia Township
Rlsgant
Pew
Isthea
Tombs Prison
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Wala Park
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