Torrey Evangelist Draws Crowds as 54 Conversions Reported
Cleveland reports crowded Torrey meetings with Rev. Torrey’s evangelistic host as 54 converts noted by last night. Elyria votes on saloon fate while ministers plan mass meeting to expose alleged saloon practices under the Aiken law. Temperance forces organize with WCTU and Anti-Saloon League involvement. public invitation issued for prayer services and mass meeting. The police and prosecutor face questions amid ongoing saloon indictments and public sentiment divided on reform.
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Cleveland
Torrey
Armory
Elyria
First Congregational Church
AntiSaloon League
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Cullom
Church of Christ
Lorain
Anti- Saloon League
Weather Forecaster Fails To Predict Cold Wave
The weatherman promised a severe cold spell and snow but the forecast delivered only light rain and snow. Officials report warmer weather ahead with more snow possible tonight and assurances of enough snow for sleighing.
Ministers seek action on new facts in probe, Carl Stewart cited
The ministers plan to present to the prosecutor recently acquired facts and ask for action as to why the last term’s investigation and prosecutions were not continued. Carl Stewart, a former Clyde boy, was in town en route to Elyria where he is now employed.
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Carl Stewart
Clyde
Elyria
Bellevue Gazette
Ice on Elyria sidewalks brings slips and laughs
A Thursday morning report from Elyria describes icy sidewalks after a cold rain. Pedestrians stumble while a boy skates and sleds, and streetcars run irregularly. The piece notes general clumsiness and the season’s hardship on resolve.
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Elyria
Engineer Boyer killed in Lake Shore freight collision at Oberlin
An open switch near Oberlin caused a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern through freight to crash into an oncoming local freight. Engineer Boyer, a new rider on his first trip over the division, jumped from the cab and died from a broken neck. Fireman survived, others escaped. about 25 cars were damaged and tracks blocked. Boyer’s home was in Toledo.
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Lake Shore & Michiagn Southern
Boyer
Collinwood
Toledo
No Murder at All Day in Sheffield Township
A report to Sheriff Ward alleged Fields of Sheffield Township killed his father after a quarrel. The sheriff and deputies rushed to the home where the living father supposedly acted as if dead, prompting Ward to pursue further inquiry. The tale ends with a reminder about vows and a quip on marriage.
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Ward
Fields
Sheffield
Omen Line to Build Through Columbus Route
Cleveland and Southwestern Railway directors announce plans to extend the line from Cleveland to Columbus. They rename the company Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus and plan to use bonds to finance the Columbus connection. F T Pomeroy is reelected president as the system expands.
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Elyria
Cleveland
Columbus
Cleveland & Southwestern Road
Berea
Cleveland & Southwestern
Soutwestern
Traction Company
Railway Company
Cleveland, Ashland & Mansfield
Ohio Central Traction
Columbus, Delaware & Marion
Freg T. Pomeroy
Pomeroy
Berea Village
United States
F. T. Pomeroy
A. E. 4Kins
C. Smith
E. F. Snyder
J. O. Wilson
H. B. Cavanaugh
C. N. Wilcosson
Devastating Kingston Earthquake Leaves City Homeless
Reports from Jamaica indicate a major earthquake and subsequent fire devastated Kingston. Estimates place damage at 10 million dollars with about 90 000 people homeless and up to 1 000 injured. US vessels led by Admiral Evans rushed relief supplies as looting and panic followed the disaster.
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New York
Jamaica
Kingston
United States
Admiral Evans
Woman Found Dead After Threatening Family
Mrs. Margaret McCabe of Tuscara aged 60 was found dead by her son beside the stove in a rocking chair. Heart disease is named as the cause. She leaves son Mathew McGuire and daughter Mrs. Frank Hinke, both residents of Elyria. funeral arrangements pending.
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Margaret McCabe
Tuscara
Noor
Elyria
Mathew McGuire
Frank Hinke
Plans for American Silk Company merger with 22 million capital
New York reports a merger plan to form the American Silk Company led by H W Bennett & Company. It targets thirty mills across Pennsylvania New Jersey New York and New England with 5 000 looms and full spinning and dyeing facilities producing about 10 000 090 dollars in silk goods annually. The York Pennsylvania New York Silk Manufacturing Company is a major asset. Matthew G Collins may become general manager of the enlarged firm.
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New York
American Silk Company
H. W. Bennett & Company
H. W. Bennett
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New England
United States
New York Sik Manufacturing Company
York
Matthew G. Collins
Collins
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Frank B.kellogg
E.H Harriman
Jis Harlan
Martin
Knapp
EK. H. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Harriman
Harlan and
Lane
F.B. Kellogg
G. A. Severance
Commission
Oberlin
Sheffield Township
Farmer
Omen Line
Capital City
Grim Reaper
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