Herman Dietz Caught in Lorain After Felon Standoff
Herman Dietz, Amherst desperado long sought in Lorain county, was arrested Sunday in Lorain after weeks of evading officers and holding residents at bay near Elyria. Suspected of torching the Amherst depot for $48 and linked to robbing its money, he faced Amherst authorities for transfer. Dietz reportedly fought off pursuing officers, drawing a revolver and threatening death if approached.
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Herman Diets
Amherst
Lorain County
Elyria
Lorain
Robbins
Dietz
Twenty Three Americans Die In London Rail Crash
A Salisbury despatch reports a severe railroad wreck near London Southwesters Yailw involving the American express with forty three passengers from the New York steamer. Four trainmen died and about ten injured, some seriously. Among the dead is Frederieck Harry Cossitt of New York, a nephew of Mrs. George Eggleston Dodge. Cossitt had married Antonio Dusto of New York on June 18 and the couple were on their wedding trip. Judge and Mrs Nuera of New York were en route to Europe to join them next week.
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Salsbury
Eng
New York
Aten
Walter W. Smith
Dayton
Frederieck
Harry Cossitt
George Eggleston Dodge
A. JD. Juilliard
Antonio Dusto
Europe
Judge
Nuera
James McMahon Injured At Lorain
A team of Elyria Provision horses driven by James McMahon ran away on Logan Street near noon Saturday. McMahon, delivering meat, was thrown from the wagon and badly bruised with broken bones. The wagon wheel was smashed before the horses were stopped at Johnson and Abbeys corner. The horses suffered no injury.
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Elyria Provision Company
James McMahon
Logan Street
McMahon
Inez
Peter, Smitigen
Johnson and Abbey's Corner
Pretty wedding on Saturday in take avenue match
A wedding occurred Saturday noon as Grace Tran Lau daughter of Mr and Mrs Wey Brandan of Take Avenue married Gost Thomas of Grand Rapids. Rev Cadmis of the First Congregational Church officiated. The couple hosted a modest reception and left for a western trip after thanks were given for many gifts from friends in Bhivia and Torain.
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Grace Tranlau
Z. Wey Brandan
Take Avenue
Gost Thomas
Grand Rapids
Wm. Cadmis
First Congregational Church
Wida
Bhivia
Torain
Thomas
West
Postmaster to Retire at Month End
Postmaster Grisveld to retire by month end with formal resignation. John Wo Bath, the new postmaster elect, will allow time for the transition to full duties.
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Pastresster Grisveld
John Wo Bath
Girlswola
Mrs Helen Kane Dies At 72 After Four Week Illness
Mrs Helen Kane widow of the late William Kane died at her home 144 ke avenue Monday at nine after a four week illness from heart disease. She leaves one daughter Nellie. The funeral is set for Thursday at 8:30 a m with service at St Marys Church.
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Helen Kane
William Kane
Ke Avenue
Nellie
St. Mary's Church
Rails Than Oberlin and Wellington Petition Granted to Cross Streets
A petition filed Saturday at the courthouse titled Lopili and Ashland Railroad Company versus the Board of Commissioners of Oberlin and Wellington sought rights to cross streets and alleys in Lorain and Wellington. The judge, Judge Hayden, granted the application on Saturday.
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Court House
Lopili, & Ashland Railroad Company
Board of Commissioners
Oberlin
Wellington
Lorain
Hayden
Lorain to get a new first class theatre next winter
The Lorain and Elyria theaters completed a canvass of Lorain city in support of a new theatre to be erected there. The project is greatly encouraged by the successful campaign and there is no doubt Lorain will have a first class theatre next winter.
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Lorain
Elyria
Bates Named Chief of Elyria Fire Department
W E Bates has been appointed chief of the Elyria fire department and will take charge at once. He brings a vast experience in fire service and will guide department matters with an experienced hand.
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W. EF
Bates
Elyria
6000 Time At Elyria Country Club Event
There will be a lively program at Elyria Country Club featuring a baseball game between married and single men and a daylight fireworks display. A humor piece about a recently married young man accompanies the entertainment, followed by a $80 night fireworks exhibition when darkness falls.
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Elyria Country Club
Will of John Pickering Filed in Avon Probate Court
The will of John Pickering late of Avon township was filed in probate court on Monday. He leaves his wife Ellen Pickering all real estate and his daughter Claiva Pickering a share. A $200 note bears interest at 6 percent. After death one year later a monument up to $200 may be erected over his grave. The wife Ella Pickering is named executrix and the residue goes to the children.
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John Pickering
Avon Township
Hay
Ellen Picker
Claiva Pickring
Asis
Pickering
Glata
Ella’ Pickering
Amherst school hiring sparks debate over teacher quality
Amherst reporters criticize the town ship board of education for hiring experienced teachers less valued than new hires. They question the school code raising salaries by five dollars while state policy pushes wages to the lowest point. Officials are accused of testing efficiency by cost, advocating cheaper hiring over first class educators.
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Amherst
Township Board of Education
Lorain Board Faces Tax Tradeoff on School Conditions
A city debate centers on letting school buildings rundown to cut taxes. The board argues a $1 tax cut could cost students in training and intelligence, citing Miss Lillian Barber leaving a $40 post for a $65 job in Lorain schools as an example of broader personnel shifts.
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Lillian Barber
Lorain
Hastings and others noted in local notices
Irene Hastings improves after sickness while Mrs Parsons dies at 53 in Lagrange. Funeral at M. J. church led by Rev. Boal with Maccabees in attendance. Parsons leaves husband mother sister and three brothers. Rose Apply recovers lost handbag with contents found by Charles Pfeifer. Local events include trips to California, marriages, a band concert raising 46, and multiple social visits.
Marriage Licenses Issued In Oberlin And Lorain
On Monday the following licenses were issued. W. M. Miller a machinist of Oberlin and Nelie M. Cobb 20 also of Oberlin. Augustus Thomas 36 of Blyris a cabinet maker and Grace Brandon 28 of Blyria a school teacher. Robert L. Faston 23 of Lorain a machinist and Norma Gorsage 19 of Lorain a bookkeeper.
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W. M. Miller
Oberlin
Nelie M. Cobb
Augustus
Thomas
Blyris
Grace Brandon
Blyria
Robert L. Faston
Lorain
Norma Gorsage
Jacquoin Laughs in a Village of Sannois Tales
In the French village of Sannois the outcast Jacquoin le Follet amuses residents with constant laughter while villagers and aristocrats use him to light lanterns and carry baskets. He mocks social pretensions as he roams at night with a lantern, mushrooms, and a knife.
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Bourgeois
Paris
Sunnois
Sannols
Waynesday
Sannois
Sanndis
Ly Jaeqnon
le Follet
Galted
Jacquon
Welfi
Staton
Saviets
Jacquen
Uso
Jacquén
Tac ‘Quon
Jacquon le Follet tragedy hints at village fate and Shakespeare
A fragmented tale follows Jacquon le Follet as a head injury and jealousy spark a double tragedy. The story shifts to a bleak village future where his fatal act and the terror of his laugh haunt market days and midnight rounds. A cafe English lesson reveals echoed disdain for Hamlet from book-holding workers.
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Jasquon
Sannols
Jacquon le Follet
Jacquon
Monsieur Jacquon le Follet
House of Health
Laboring feud ends in fatal shooting and arrest
Windom Durham, a colored man, shot Manny Nelson after accusing him of stealing eight dollars. Durham claimed Nelson rifled his pockets and fled. he retrieved a public safety item and fired, injuring Nelson fatally. Durham was arrested and jailed awaiting grand jury action on homicide and related charges.
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Windom Durham
Manny Nelson
Oberlin
Durhamt
Nelson
Durhem
Durham
Direhart
Ogrand
Adam Bede to Speak at Chattanooga Tent Program
Adam Bede from Adium Bede will speak at the Chattanooga tent at 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. on dry fourth. He will be assisted by the Burkeys Jubilees and others. Admission including reserved seat 50 cents, children 25 cents. Tonight the Buckeye Tyhilees perform with Miss Stuber whistle and wriler offering selections.
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Stuher Whistler
Wirbler
Advertising Wisdom From A Troubled Merchant
To Advertisers the man in old clothes laments that advertising helps him little. A millionaire merchant counters that effort matters, recalling an Indian who slept on a feather bed to test its comfort, then woke growling at the device’s glow. The tale contrasts belief and experience in promotion.
Local News Notes from Rochester and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Cortland Marshall welcome a baby boy born June 29. Guests include Mr and Mrs Bert Parker and little Gene of Collinwood at Sehadie. Glenn Crapo of Norwalk visits his mother. Dell Richards spent part of last week in Cleveland. J Clayton Dimmick celebrates birthday with about 90 friends. hosts present him a fire rocker. Artin Mills funeral held after discovery near railroad tract. Sunday School concert at Center Church next Sunday evening. Harmonial Society meets with Mrs Clarence Gordon Friday afternoon. Stannard of Wellington attends Dimmick party. Mildred remains for a few days. Two baseball games planned on the Fourth with evening fireworks. Ladies of TB church serve ice cream and lemonade at the ball grounds and on D A Swifts lawn.
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Dimmick
Artin Mills
MWEB
Grose
Wellington
Center Church
Harmonial Society
Clarence Gordon
Stannard
Carpenine
Janahier Mildred
C. Dimmick
S. Mise Mildred
TB Church
D. A Swift
Jollying the Cashier in a Lunchroom Tale
A Washington Star reader quotes a cashier discussion on the charm and hazards of witty remarks to cashiers during lunch rushes. The piece notes both polite compliments and the risk of miscounted change, with anecdotes of customers returning overpayments and the general tension between friendly chatter and accuracy.
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Washington
Hank
TEST OF RAT KILLING DOGS IN CHICAGO DISTRICT CONTESTS
Watchmen in the North side hide and cold storage district stage a rat killing trial between Snap the black and white fox terrier and Terry the Indian bull terrier. Snap excels with single rats while Terry dominates when facing multiple prey. Both dogs kill many, sometimes up to forty rats in under thirty minutes.
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Mingle Street
Chicago
Snap
Terry
la Salle Avenue
Kinne Street
Rawhide
Ue Flerée
Which would you rather have on these walls
A Chicago Tribune brief notes a tenant on the third floor rejecting wallpaper options as the agent asks about Callemite wallpaper and the need to fill the walls.
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Chicago Tribune
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Herman Dietz
Lems
W. E. Bates
Lagrange
Irene Hastings
ZB. Parsons
M. J
Butler
Boal
Miss Rose
Charles Pfeifer
Torn
James Burton
J. M. Starr
California
C. RB
Sarah Gildersleeve
M. I
Baal
W. R
Lurretia Jonson
Éave
Indiane
Frank Knowles
Miss Tdith
Mae Wilcox
Nelson Knowles
Gratton and Lang Creameries
Lang
A Wilcox
H A
Wilcox
Orson Humphrey
Cleveland
G. C. Manville
S. Johnson
Frank Johnson
Spencer
Lennel Starr
Penfield
Disk Prosser
Moses Kolb
Jacquoin
al Ny Joseph
Bowless
Ant Jaequon
Jaequon
Hite
Ana
Daequon
Ber
Imizeu
Jacquem
Wight
Eiveryone
New York Tribune
Adam Bede
Rochester
Zox Errier
Bull Terrier
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