The Theatrical Merger Affects Lorain Theatre Ambitions
Elyria reports a major national theater merger forming the National Amusement Company led by Frank Burt of Toledo with partners from several cities. The plan includes taking over Burt controlled theatres in multiple towns and possibly building a Lorain theatre before October, while Lorain observers note effects on Albaugh Brothers and Dyke man deals and broader trust franchise dynamics.
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Lorain
Albaugh
John Havlin
George A Nicolai
A. W. Dingwall
Francis J. Gilbert
Nicolai
Dingwall
Frank Burt
Saginaw
Bay City
Port Iuton
Lima
Findlay
Steubenville
Llyatia
Ashtabula
Springfield
Peoria
Elyria
Commissioners Meet in Dayton for County Salary Law Discuss
A week from this coming Saturday the commissioners of the various counties in this state will assemble in Dayton for a convention where the county salary law and the fee system will be thoroughly discussed. The commissioners are somewhat in doubt as to the real mean.
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Dayton
Law officials to rule on statute at Chicago meeting
Gov Harris and Attorney General Enis will attend a public session to issue opinions on puzzling parts of the statute. The gathering is expected to be well attended as obscure points are discussed, while training in Chicago continues for a Marine school student.
Partners of the Tide opening chapters previewed
Tomorrow's issue features the opening chapters of Joe Lincoln's Partners of the Tide a Maine coast tale set in New England with lively humor thrilling adventures and an undertone of tenderness readers will find both tears and smiles as the story unfolds Friday evening marks the debut of the opening chapters and a noted improvement over Cap'n Em.
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Joe Lincoln
New England
Maine
Traction Lines Spread From Cleveland Across Ohio
Traction lines centered on Cleveland extend toward Toledo and Michigan points to the west and Ashtabula and Akron to the east Col umbus to Cincinnati in the south. The Lake Shore Electric and Cleveland & Southwestern are the major northern Ohio systems and are in good financial shape. A holding company is proposed to unify the lines within a year or two to improve service, reduce conflicting schedules, and gain operating efficiency.
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Cleveland
Suuurban
Toledo
Michigan
Ashtabula
Akron
Columbes
Cin- Gcinpati
Ohio
Lake Shore Electric
Cleveland & Southwestern
Glare of Footlights Attracts a Teacher
The water works department faces objections to rate changes after inspectors reports. Complaints rise where rates increased, some threaten court action. Also notes a skating craze, married life reflections, and international applause for Mme O Moore, Australian violinist. She will join Oberlin Conservatory faculty and teach in Cleveland starting next week.
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Water “Works Department
Mme Eileen Mitchell O*moore
Mme. O'Moore
Europe
India
Burma
New Zealand
Solent
Oberlin Conservatory
Cleveland
Oberlin
Pretty Baby Boy Wants Home
A two week old baby boy seeks a home as his mother, widowed father died six months ago, cannot care for him. Dr. Black serves as local contact for families willing to provide a good home, fearing adoption by unsuitable or unknown people.
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Black
West Side
New Year’s Eve Stag Party With Card Games and Dutch Lunch
L. B. Bonsieur hosted a gathering of gentlemen friends for a New Year’s Eve stag party. The evening featured card playing and singing with music by Mr. Green, followed by a traditional Dutch lunch in the dining room at 11 30.
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L. B. Bonsieur
Ward Likely Keeps Deputy Count As Sheriff-Elect Takes Office
Sheriff-elect Ward said he will probably keep the county deputy sheriffs as is upon assuming office next Monday. He praised the current corps as good men he knows and saw no reason to change. Retiring Sheriff Salisbury served 18 years in multiple roles from constable to sheriff and is commended for faithfulness.
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Ward
Mondy
C. F. Sailsbury
Grafton
Grafton Village
A. E Lord
Sherif
Butter Price Advance Sparks Protests Across Stores
Elgin reports a one cent per pound butter rise shared nationwide by grocers and manufacturers, with messages sent to towns as soon as agreed. Egg prices fell about two cents per dozen while demand and receipts shift amid mild weather and protest from merchants.
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Elgin
Amery Bulter
Ohio
Rural Carrier Resigns to Become School Janitor
Rk. F. D. Carrier Linden has resigned to accept the janitorship of the Thirteenth Street School building, succeeding Alexander McCullom, who died last week. His place is being filled by Fred Dean until a civil service examination can be held and a successor selected.
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Rk. F. D. Carrier Linden
Thirteenth Street
Alexander McCullom
Fred. Dean
Ingrata seeks divorce from jailed husband Ingraham
Amy E. Ingraham petitions for separation from Charles B. Ingraham now in state penitentiary after pleading guilty to forging her name on notes. They wed Sept 4 1980 in Sullivan Ohio. They have two children and she seeks custody and property relief in 300 acre Sullivan Township farm and Oberlin house, asking to remove dower encumbrances due to his crimes.
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Amy E. Ingraham
Charles B. Ingraham
Sullivan
Ashland County
Harry L. Ingraham
BE. Marie Ingraham
Sullivan Township
Oberlin
E. Marie
September and May lead in year’s marriage licenses
The probate court records show September and May produce the most marriage licenses, not June as once thought. In 1906 the county issued 629 licenses, with 70 in September and 60 in December. the trend suggests rapid growth in population will soon push marriages to saturation, though births may supply new couples.
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Laura Cleland
Oberlin
J. Howard Sprohn
St. Marys
Ohio
Lillian Ennis
William Bovill
Elyria
John Jones
Jim Smith
IsIe of Spice Actor Continues After Sister’s Death
In Akron last night the Isle of Spice company performed Isle of Spice on the boards when lead Charles Pussey received word his sister had died in Philadelphia. Despite the blow he kept the show lively, encores six times, then boarded a train to Philadelphia.
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Akron
Charles Pussey
Philadelphia
Pussey
Ufe
New Year's Day Treat Ends With Cat Vs Mice Gone
In New York on January 3 John Koenig of the Bronx received a fruit cake from his mother. Mice swarmed the brandy scented cake causing the cats Tom and Jennie to attack. The household found the cats feasting and the pantry in disarray with broken bric a brac and remnants of the festive snack.
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New York
John Koenig
Bronx
Tom
Jennie
Koenig
Charge 3 Murder In Ashtabula Against Railroad
Coroner Webster returned a verdict of murder against the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad for a collision with a street car near the crossing. The train was moving about 20 miles per hour without a warning signal, killing one person and wounding many. Prosecutor Taylor assists in reviewing the law for possible actions.
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Ashtabula
Webster
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Taylor
Christians Meet with A Greulich Hosts in Elyria
A group of Christian Scientists from Elyria and Cleveland spent yesterday afternoon and evening with Mr. and Mrs. A. Greulich on Washington court. They enjoyed a very social afternoon and a delicious supper was served as the Lorain News notes.
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Elyria
Cleveland
A. Greulich
Washington Court
Lorain
Fortune given away by Dr Sarah Stevenson to St Elizabeths
Dr Sarah Hackett Stevenson renowned physician and relative of former Vice President Adlai Stevenson has turned much of her fortune to St Elizabeths Catholic hospital and home and plans to live as a recluse there for life. She adopted Catholicism during hospitalization, was believed near death, and now despite illness is said to be improving. Her wealth is described as several hundred thousand dollars.
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Chicago
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Hospital
Sarah Hackett Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Dr. Stevenson
Potter Palmer
Theodore Shonts
Charles Henriotih
Michigan Sheriff Confronts Escape Of Alleged Forger
Gratiot county sheriff K. B. Killes arrived in the city to confront the escape of Horace Rosa, an alleged forger and eloper, blaming the Oberlin marshal for lax custody. Rosa fled with Ida Phippe, a 14 year old girl claimed as his wife, who will be prosecuted for forgery and may face prison. The sheriff condemns the situation as the “most idiotic piece of carelessness” he has seen and sails on to Ithaca with the girl.
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I County
Michigan
Horace Rosa
Eloper
Oberlin
Ithaca
Ida Phippe
Rosa
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