County Eyes Road Modernization Amid Big Convention
Lorain county figures project full road improvement by 2031 at a yearly build rate and cost per mile. A county good roads convention in Elyria gathers 400 farmers, chamber and civic groups with National Good Roads leaders to organize county action and push for state and national support.
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Chamberlain
Lorain County
G. A. LaGron
C. E
Tay
National Road Roads Association
Elyria Theatre
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Lorain County Agricultural Society
Lorain County Farmer's Institute
Lorain County Good Roads Association
Elyria Country Club
Wm. Bradburn
Martin Dodge
Tha “State Good Roads Association
Samuel Houston
Robert Lersch
General Assembly
Columbus
D JT Nye
Styria
R. B Lerach
D.r Nye
Chamber of Commerce of
Elyria
Best Prosecutors Are Young Men Says Best Prosecutors
Lee Stroup, former prosecutor, advocates youth in office and argues younger prosecutors show greater willingness to Indict and pursue cases. He notes older prosecutors grow cautious and doubt the guilt of defendants, finding sending men to prison increasingly unpleasant. Stroup retired on New Year’s Day, receiving a rocking chair as a parting gift.
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Lee Stroup
Imeer
Ely
Stroup
Runaway Horses Injure Summers on Hust Avenue
An exciting runaway on Hust avenue involved a wagon owned by George Summers. The team dashed from Second street to near Third street before overturning the wagon. Summers suffered a broken right arm and a sprained left shoulder. Harness torn, damage around 15 dollars. Animals escaped uninjured.
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Hust Avenue
George Summers
Second Street
Third Street
Oberlin College Opens with Attendance Rise in Conservatory
Oberlin Ohio January 5. Oberlin College opened this morning with the usual increase in attendance in the conservatory of music. Two new instructors have been engaged in this department one to replace Jose Ferrer who resigned and the other to provide for growth of the piano department.
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Oberlin, O
Oberlin College
Conseratory of Music
Jose Ferrer
Plano de
Jack the Peeper Terror Report Stirs Town
Last night two sisters heard a noise at a bedroom window on West Avenue as a prowler known as Jack the Peeper is blamed for similar visits on Ceve land Street. Neighbors warn they will act if he returns. Walter Peck Stanley of New York secures an appointment. Edward B Mahning of New York replaces Mr Ferrer as violin instructor. Clarence First injured at Tube Mills is recovering. PY Foster, head of North Amherst, is in town.
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Jack
Wiyria
West Avenue
Ceveland Street
Thas
Walter Peck Stanley
New York
Edward B Mahning
Mr. Ferrer
Clarence
PY Foster
Pestsident
North Amherst
County Commissioners Face Bridge Graft Allegations
Ohio grand jury probes high bridge costs as former prosecutor sues King Bridge Co for 143000 over a 72500 Lorain viaduct. Ottawa panel hears testimony from J H Bower about agents seeking commissions on contracts. Bower to name the agent and company as grand jury investigates possible indictments.
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Ohio
Lee Stroup
King Bridge Company
Lorain County
Fiie Avenue
Lorain
Ottawa
J. H. Bower
Bower
Grand Jury
Arate War Opened by Cleveland & Southwestern
Open conflict described between Cleveland and Southwestern lines, with warnings that rivals will follow any reductions the Green Line may make at any point. The report notes rising tensions and potential strategic moves in the regional rail dispute.
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Cleveland & Southwestern
Fare war heats between green line and Lake Shore Electric
A price battle for passenger traffic in the region escalates as the Green Line cuts Norwalk to Cleveland fares from 170 to 135 and Lake Shore Electric vows to meet any terms. Both lines upgrade equipment and pursue routes toward Oberlin and Oak Point, signaling renewed competition and new right of way activity.
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Tne
Lake Shore Electric
Avon Beach & Southern
Elyria
Roade
Cltleg
Tate
Norwalk
Green Line
Hdd
Cleveland
Oak Point
Lake Shoe Electric
Oberlin
North Amherst
Lake Front
Post Office Robbery Case Figures In Common Pleas Court
Two year legal wrangles center on a fifty dollar claim tied to the Grafton post office robbery of 1903. Schauwecker Brothers, jewelers, faced suit by State Banking and Trust Company over a forged note tied to three stolen postal money orders. The bank alleged the orders were used to swindle Cleveland jewelers. The case cites bank payments and disputes over whether the post office should have presented the check earlier. A related bank victory in U S district court accompanies the tale. The item also notes a local Dozen Euchre Club meeting with prizes won and plans for January 11 gathering at Mrs A Teasdale’s home.
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Grafton
State Banking and Trust Company
Scha- Wecker Brothers
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Schauwecker Brothers
State Banking and Truat Company
United States District Court
Euchre Club
J. B. Seward
A. C. Teasdale
Fone Hind
Wm. Parks
A. A. Teasdale
Miss Anna Williams Returns Home From Elyria Visit
Miss Anna Williams of Allegheny Pennsylvania returned home this morning after visiting friends and relatives in Elyria and Lorala for a few weeks, ending her trip.
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Anna Williams
Allegheny
Elyria
Lorala
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Good Roads
Opera House
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Stevens
Conservatory of Music
Jack the Peeper
Ottawa County Commissioners
Bridge Trust
Cripple Creek
Common Pleas Court
Harry H. Smith & CO
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