Plumber Henry Willaby Missing After Fire Incident
Elyria residents report plumber Henry Willaby missing for over three days since Sunday. Police notified. sister towns and Cleveland contacted. wife and two children ill with whooping cough as inquiries focus on Michigan or Chicago routes amid concerns of foul play. Willaby, 28 or 30, formerly from Ashtabula, last seen after Alberd Andwur Hotel fire. local plumbers union aiding search.
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Henry Willaby
Elyria
Harry Wilaby
Welock
Salty
Cleveland
Willaby
Spruce Street
Maccabees Win Suit Over Death by Own Action Clause
United States Circuit Court reversed a Western District ruling and remanded for a new trial in the Knights of the Maccabees World vs Julia A King life insurance case. A $3,000 policy paid to the beneficiary only for non accidental death. the court found King killed his friend during a robbery attempt and then died by his own action, overturning the lower court.
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Gary
United Sates Circuit Court
Western Witnesses District
Supreme’ Tonto
Knights of the Maccabees the World
Julia A. King
Ife
John King
Court of Appeals
King
Memphis
Tenn
Hia Temple
Hia
Miss Sears Dies After Long Illness at Elyria
Miss Jenette Sears died at 4 this morning at her mother's home on West Second Street after a long struggle with consumption. She had sought the West for health, returning from Nebraska a week ago. Brief funeral services will be Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the residence, with burial at Litchfield. Survived by mother Mrs. Nettie Sears, sister Lucile, and a brother in Washington. Former Elyria teacher with many friends.
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Jenette Sears
Nettie Sears
West Secondtreet
Miss Sears
Nebraska
Elyria
Litchfield
Nettle Sears
Lucile
Elyria High School
Washington
SICK IN NEW YORK HOLLAND HOUSE HUSBAND CRITICAL
In New York on January 10, Mrs. Marshall Feld said her husband’s condition was unchanged but pneumonia has developed and a long-time merchant is critically ill. He is 70, a fear persists. At his bedside were Mrs. Field Mrs. Marshall Field Jr and Stanley Field a Chicago arrival. Dr. Walter B. James led the care with Dr G Jane way joining at 8 o'clock.
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New York
Marshall Feld
Holland House
Field
Marshall Field, Jr
Stanley Field
Chicago
Walter B. James
G. Janeway
Million Dollar Plant to Erect Rubber Alloy Factory
A million dollar plant will be erected in New Castle to manufacture a patented rubber alloy by B. E. Wright of Mansfield. Henry C. Wright of New Castle brokers the venture, backed by strong financial support. The process yields a rubber-like product at lower cost, enabling large scale production.
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B. E. Wright
Mansfield, C
Henry C. Wright
Squirrel hunters seek state recognition for service
Springfield January 41 The state squirel hunters movement forms a brigade in this county to press for more substantial recognition from the legislature. Hunters statewide urged to follow. In September 1862 Kirby Smith threatened Cincinnati. Gov Todd summoned militia to defend the city. Units from several counties reported for duty under terms of enlistment undefined. They were nicknamed squirrel hunters for their armament and private property use. The only marks of honor were a discharge and thanks from the governor with a letter from Gov Todd.
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Springfield
Kirby Smith
Cincincinnati
Todd
Squirrel Hunter
Slap at Senators and rail rate bills sweep Ohio
In Columbus January 10 a House resolution assails Senators Foraker and Dick urging Ohio delegation to back Roosevelt on rail rate legislation. A Cincinnati Hamilton county inquiry, jail dragnet into Queen City affairs, and broader probes into Tom L Johnson’s bailiwick are proposed. A Darke representative backs a 15 cent fare and 1000 mile tickets at 15 dollars. Ohio lawmakers push bills to end the death penalty for first degree murder and presidential succession attempts.
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Foraker
House
O’rourke
Toledo
Ohio
Congress
Roosevelt
Lexon Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Kealy
Hamilton
Cuyahoga County
Tom L. Johnson
Judy
Darke
Assembly
Senate
Fire department progress in face of criticism over Andwar blaze
Citizens debate the Andwar fire, but the city’s fire service is praised for progress under the Board of Public Safety. It recalls a difficult blaze, notes limited experience with large fires, highlights gains like a new central station and chemical engine, and outlines stored funds toward needed ladder truck and steamer.
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Fie
Martin Braman
Board of Public Safety
Ita
Thas
Cleveland
Board of Safety
Death of B B Keran the greatest swimmer ever known
The Australian teen B B Keran died cutting short a career of world beating endurance. At 19 he repeatedly broke records from 100 yards to mile, surpassing Cavill, English and American marks, leaving Americans behind in the sport and signaling Daniela’s rise as a future international contender.
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B. B. Keran
Australia
Keran
England
America
Howard Brewer
California
Mae
Daniela
Billington
Richard Cavill
New Zealand
Cavill
Harry Lamoyne
Elyria Board Recommends Paid Fire Department Plan
The Board of Public Safety recommended to council that Elyria establish a paid fire department with a fire chief, driver, assistant driver and four paid men, plus a hook and ladder truck and a fire steamer at about 3500 each. Improved central communications with water works station are urged after Sunday's fire to avoid current handicaps.
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Board of Public Safety
Elyria
Safety Board
City board offers $3000 for Boynton land parcel
The Board of Public Service met briefly last night and decided to offer Mrs M W Boynton $3000 for a low land strip between the river and West River street known as the ox bow. A $6600 transfer from Waterworks to Sinking fund was noted. William A Ely complained tenants who rent his barn on Greenwood Street refuse to pay last month’s rent due to impassable road access from ongoing street work and requested the excavations be finished to make the barn accessible.
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Board of Public Service
Waterworks Fund
Mra. M
West Rive Street
William A. Ely
Greenwood Street
Sower's
Ely
Ohio State Good Roads Convention in Columbus
The state good roads convention will meet in Columbus January 16 17 with sessions likely in the capitol. Senator Martin Dodge heads the Ohio Good Roads Association committee of one hundred. Sam Huston is secretary. Delegates from all counties are urged. prominent speakers and cabinet officials are expected.
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Cincinnat
Martin Dodge
Gleveland
Office of
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United States Government
S Good Roads Association
Sam Huston
Ohio
Cob ‘Leges
National Good Roads Association
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