Andwar Blogk Building Destroyed Amid Flames Sunday
Firemen battled a blazing structure in a sustained effort aided by Cleveland Fire Company but little could be saved due to inadequate equipment. Nearby residents Joseph Rollo of GaGrange and William Carroll of North Amherst were involved in a separate court matter, Dave deck adjudged insane by Judge Hinman.
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Cleveland Company
Gould
Joseph Rollo
GaGrange
William Carroll
North Amherst
Dave Deck
Frobata
Hinman
Don’t Drink City Water Warning Update
A fragmented notice warns residents not to drink city water. It mentions individuals named Wren and Smitty from a group and urges boiling or treating water drawn directly from the take for drinking. The message stresses ensuring safe supply before use and suggests alternative treatment if unboiled water is unavailable.
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Wren
Smitty
Andwur Hotel Fire Leaves City in Ruins and Losses
A devastating fire destroyed the magnificant Andwur Hotel and damaged neighboring businesses. The hotel building and contents are valued at about $115,000 with insurance. Fire started in Miss Frances Titagerald’s room on the fourth floor from a gas stove left burning. Many guests escaped with aid, while staff and others fought the blaze and a subscription drive began for displaced patrons.
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Bell Telephone Exchange
Henry Andress
Henry Wurst
William Heldmyer
A. W. Smith
William Tidwarda Company
W. Y. McMyler
Tony Vauroy
Frank O'Hara
A. R. Champney
Targa
Ley
P. G. McGonnell
J. A. Newberry
Miss Fitagerald
Sterling Scott
Dr. Sampsell
Board of Public Safety
P. K. White
White
Elyria Directory Company
Shotel
W. S. Smith
Buffalo
George Wolfe
Berlin
Germany
Col. A. Oliver
Cleveland
W. W. Boynton
C. B E. Hayward
Judea Boynton
Brehuua
Sivan Sylmatie
Garlord Mann Faelweine Vomnpong
Fire Tears Through City Hotel Remodeling History
A long fire event ignited during an old hotel remodeling in Elyria, with a new roof laid over the old. Firefighters from Cleveland and local steamer crews fought the blaze, halting its spread toward the Elyria and Turner blocks. The effort, led by Captain Chris Claney, brought in steamers and help from Steubenville to prevent wider damage.
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Elyria
Stevedad Ud
South Lerain
Doneslack
Cleveland
Hovsas
IL Welonger Lo Hose Company
Chris Claney
Gix Mowth
Bey
Wilts
Educh Torain Company
Wlyria
Fire spreads rapidly due to roof design and water pressure
Witnesses describe the blaze gaining momentum when fire moved between the old and new roofs. Clerk Minman notes a sustained 150 psi water pressure, but a 14 inch line limited supply while a larger 24 inch main lay unused ahead of the park, hindering efforts to curb the spread.
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Minman
Beara of White Service
Lake Water
Daily Reporter Puts Out Special Editions After Block Fire
The Daily Reporter led with three special editions within thirty minutes of a fire that destroyed the Andwar block. The paper sold out across the city, with over 4,000 copies distributed, illustrating strong local interest and enterprise.
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Daily Reporter
Dp.m
Lek de Peste A
Elyria
Was the Andwar roof a tinder box
A massive fire devastated the Andwar building after five Sunday morning, gutting the interior and letting flames burst from multiple roof points. Firefighters fought to contain spread to adjacent blocks while spectators watched a collapsing cupola and falling roof sections.
Stiff Fine For Throwing Stones On Sugar Ridge Road
Two young men Norman Carruthers aged 17 and Severine Ke 18 admitted destroying property on Sugar Ridge road. They broke seventeen panes in two unoccupied houses owned by Herbert and James Pycraft, then damaged glass at a house owned by M. H. Levagood occupied by a man named Taylor. Before Mayor Chapman they pleaded for mercy, claiming it was for fun. Each was fined 25 dollars and costs but unable to pay, so they were committed to the workhouse.
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Chapman
Herbert
James Pycraft
M. H. Levagood
Taylor
Sugar Ridge Road
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Frances Titagerald
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Albert Trotter
J. O A. Newberry
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Tell Loleplone
Lomin County
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Ely‘ia
Turner Block
Tran
Harry W. Smith
Chiceco
Grand Repids
Epery HL
Alyria
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