Lake Shore Plans Commuter Fare War Against Trolleys
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway will implement a comprehensive commuter fare system to compete with streetcar services and capture traffic to Cleveland Buffalo Toledo Detroit and Chicago. Officials anticipate increased train service and possible gasoline electric cars though final details remain undecided.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Cleveland
Buffalo
Toledo
Vetrait
Chicago
Trathce Otteers
Lake Shore
Clara
Unis
Baseball Mascot in Trouble
Rastus, the clared miscott of the Elyria baseball team, caused trouble by throwing potatoes and stones at a Broad Street shop. Clerks struggled to manage the incident until Chief Stitt intervened. Rastus was lectured and promised better behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus
Elyria
McFey
Boys & Pitts
Broad Street
Rass
Rosits
Rastis
Four Die in Gasoline Tank Explosion at Covendale Dye Works
A gasoline tank exploded at Covendale Dye Works on Friday, killing four workers and injuring two others. The blast wrecked the area and shattered nearby homes, with rescuers racing to recover casualties as investigators begin probing the incident. The names of the deceased were not released in the initial report.
Blocking Streets And Crossings In City Work
The contractor building the drain under the L M S mae cut bridge shows no concern for blocking streets and crossings. Drivers must use sidewalks and pedestrians trudge through mud as crossings are covered with stones. City authorities should ensure crossings are passable for both drivers and pedestrians.
Two Weddings on Wednesday in Grafton and Tolada
Rev J B Sala presided over two Wednesday weddings. Jacob A Hillier wed Pearl Segur of Grafton at her parents home. Hillier works as assistant express agent for Electric Package. Earnest Scanes Andrews married Miss Bess from Tolada at the parsonage. couple plans to live in Tolada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sala
Arlanoon
Jacob A. Hillier
Pearl Segur
Bannery Street
Scanes Andrews
Miss Bess
Tolada
Circuit court suspends workhouse sentences for defendants
The Zoledo circuit court suspended the workhouse terms for Messry Miller Woitters and Preining who had been in jail for two weeks. Bond in the amount of five dollars was furnished by a local official in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoledo
Messry Miller
Woitters Aut Preining
Rile Jem
Jen
Disciple Church Convention Sets 70th Anniversary Meeting
The Disciple Church in Medina County will hold its annual convention in Brunswick on August 24 marking the seventy year anniversary. Confusion arose when initial notices listed Medina then Wields as the venue. The gathering aims to honor veteran ministers and present ministers attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie Busville
Brunswick
Medina County
Medina
Wields
Real Estate Transfers Through Maple Ridge and Elyria Parcels
Real estate deals show A B Taylor selling Maple Ridge lots 67 and 68 to Elen Both for 180 dollars and to Clyde EB for lot 66. Sums include Mendelson selling Elyria city land to Henry H Smith for 3.30 and Sumner Day and Sue Day with Lee Day selling Elyria land Jets 5 67 70 71 near Black River for 1 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Taylor
Elen
Maple Ridge
Clyde EB
Bent
Gon S. Mendelson
Henry H. Smithland
Elyria
Sumner Day
Sue Day
Lee S. Day
Fred Ingwerland
Jets
Black River
Property Transfers Notice From Oberlin and Amherst
Land transfers recorded including Peter Stelmarzewski to Josephine Jankowski in Tao l rain for 1000 dollars. O P Peabody to Mia L A Mitchell Tad in Oberlin Saab Noah Huckins and wife to Q B Peabody part of lot 16 in West College street Oberlin for 13 dollars. A B Taylor to JF A and W M Smith lot 20 in Maple Ridge allotment for 130 dollars. Joseph B Braithwaite to Herman Kreger lot 530 in North Amherst for 1100 dollars.
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Peter Stelmarzewski
Josephine Jankowski
Tao
O. B. Peabody
Mia
L A Mitchell
Tad
Oberlin
Saab
Noah Huckins
Q B. Peabody
West College Street
Oberliny
A. B. Taylor
JF. A
W M Smith
Maple Ridge
Joseph B. Braithwaite
Herman
Kreger
North Amherst
Clever Blind Piano Player Delights Lorain Audience
Prof Charles Kneisel renowned as the third piano tuner of Lorain gave a numerical recital in the city Friday evening at Mr Dueety's on Juven street. He performed with clever execution to entertain the guests and aid a charity cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kneisel
Lorain
John Dwenty
Jtuven Street
Sle
Dueety
Obama Vana
Stamping Works Sale Offer Near New Plant
County Recorder Tucker runs a prospectus showing the Stamping Works may stake out 40 to 52 lots near the shop at about 200 dollars each. Albert Foxe of Poissy and local business men discuss. some oppose the plan though the site could double in value within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Tsingssen
Mlyvin
Witeh
Albert Foxe
Poissy
Painsville
Hivre
Ball of Fire Seen Hovering Over Shawangunk Mountains
Excitement rises in Winterton New York as a large ball of fire appears nightly above the Shawangunk range. Residents search for a flyer but cannot locate it. Older locals link the light to a rumored nearby mine and a legendary lost silver mine, while a prospecting party has begun to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawangunk Mountain
Dents
Miss Reed Wins Live Lord in London Society Note
In London the Daily Chronicle reports Miss Reed as winner in a society event. The article mentions Mrs Willaw Reid and Lord Acheson as key figures, noting a win by twenty nine and referencing the heir to a titled family.
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Degpater
Daily Chronigal
London
Hing
Joan
Willaw Reid
Lord Acheson
Jord Amd Lity Gost
Stolen Gocker Spaniel Reported on Broad Street
A carker spaniel was reported stolen from Brown Bovet on Broad streets about a week ago Saturday evening. Frank Davidson was discharged after being charged with stealing the dog but denied the charge, and Justice C Lord found insufficient evidence to convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davidson
Davidson
Justice of the Peace
C. Lord
Deserted Wife Seeks Divorce After Six Years of Separation
Dora Daly, married May 28 1887 at Aberdeen, seeks divorce from Albert Daley claiming six years of desertion and abandonment of support. She requests restoration to her maiden name Dora Gressinger and cites one surviving child Florence V age fifteen in Cincinnati.
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Dora Daly
Dealers May Mix Spirits Under New Revenue Ruling
An internal revenue ruling allows liquor dealers to mix spirits with syrups and candy without paying the rectifier tax if the mixture is not bottled for sale and is sold directly to customers over the bar. The ruling shifts some responsibility to dealers and could affect wholesale restrictions.
Minister Defies Attack by Masked Gunmen at Mansfield Church
Masked assailants tried to blow up Reverend Bruce Brown of the First Christian Church in Mansfield on Friday night. They grabbed him, demanded money, and fired three shots as he fled, escaping unharmed after knocking the guns away.
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Bruce Brown
First
Mansfield
No game on account of rain delays local baseball
Due to wet weather there was no baseball game Friday between the Rose Furniture team and the Trolley Twasue team. The Trolley Fan played at Lorain Saturday afternoon and on Sunday they will play at Shaddwel's Park against the Independents of Vernillion.
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Rose Furniture
Trolley Twasue
Trolley
Lorain
Shaddwel’s Park
Vernillion
Denver to Host International League of Press Clubs Meet
Denver plans the August 27 to September 1 convention under the Denver Press Club with Spyciatand and Edward Keating leading the effort. The state supports elaborate entertainment for visiting newspaper men and aims to attract reps from every newspaper.
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Denver Press Club
International League of Press Clubs
Denver
Denver Hosts International Press Meeting Delegates
The article notes prominent figures from Colorado and Denver business and media groups are slated for a Denver gathering connected with the International League of Press Clubs. It mentions a merger plan with the Amalgamated Order of Mavericks and a Colorado prize story contest with a $1,000 top prize.
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Fae
Dantendines
Iheaven Press
Tren
Denver
International League of Press Clubs
Amalgamated
Order of Mavericks
Mot
Aihiti
Opposing the Demurrage Rule at Ohia Coal Deniers Session
The report from the twelfth annual Ohia coal deniers session at Pataiulay shows prosperous conditions and growing membership. Secretary Cote notes the association will oppose the proposed demurrage rule that halves unloading time for soft coal from ninety six to forty eight hours, affecting trade and competition.
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gamTiary
Ohia
Pataiulay
Cote
Coal Association
Dous Wals
Hones
Valentine Inn
National Refining forms new oil concern with 5 million capital
Clough report notes a new refinery applicant may locate at Point. Rumors say the firm may compete with the Standard. H H Clough denies Beaver Creek refinery plans. A man cites Jones and Laughlin steel centers tied to Ov Point land. Samuel Conters faced police court for intoxication.
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National Refining
Quk Point
H. H. Clough
Hwisvia
Ithare
Beaver Creek
Jones and Laughlin Steel Centers
Ov” Point
Lorain Viaduct Bridge Cost Estimate Disclosed
Rice Engineering presented an estimate of 116 247.33 for the Lorain viaduct bridge to county commissioners. The King Bridge Company bid 145 002, which was paid, creating a gap of about 28 755.67 in excess costs plus interest around 13 850. The county may negotiate a settlement, with former claims of 75 000 and potential further actions discussed by Attorney Stroup and County Prosecutor Joey ens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Rice Engineering Company
King Bridge Company
Rive
Stroup
Joey
Ens
Ahrammey
Petie
MERCTEYN 2s Dado? Fraihe TOWN MKS
The text describes community concerns in Fraihe Town about funding for rabies treatment, shortages of Pasteur vaccines, and county officials debating tax funds. It notes plans to move Oak Point farm possessions and comments on local trade readiness and civic effort to grow the town’s commercial reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colmabans
Deal
Ian Ryrum
Smith Reid
Jefferson
Probst
Rabbies
Chase Street Homes Offer Bargain Prices and Terms
Scarce housing market prompts sale of three brand new houses on Chase Street with 400 down and balance to suit buyer. Located near Crescent View Allotment at Ruggles Beach, Lake Erie, in Lake Shore area, these improved lots promise rapid value growth. Details via C S Ruggles R NF No. 3 Huron Ohio.
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Chase Street
Elyria
Crescent View
Ruggles
Beach
Lake Erie
Ceylon
Lake Shore
Mahizan Southere
Great Lakes
Fornariculars
C. S. Ruggles
Huron
Bride Rapatey Ie A TRON More: Crapo Wedding Exit Causes Uproar
Georgia H Crapo nee Noe of New Bedford Mass wed William F Crapo in Marion Mass on Friday. After the ceremony she fled the reception site in a waiting car amid jeers and a pursuing crowd of young onlookers. The crowd planned to pelting her with content as she disappeared.
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Georgia H. Crapo
Noe
New Bedford
Mass
William F. Crapo
Marion
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Disciple Church Convention
Winterton, N. Y
Miss Reed
Denver, Colo
Spyciat
The
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National League of Press Clubs
Edward Keating
United States
Canada
Mexico
Jesse FP. McDonald
Colorado
R. W. Speer
Denver Chamber of Commerce
J. Chamberlain
Denver Real Estates Exchange
Wy. Maher
Denver Hotel Keeper’s Association
E. B. Field
Colorado Telephone Company
W. 8. Cheesman
Denver Union Water Company
Henry {. Doherty
Denver Gas and Electric Company
Simon Guggenheim
American Smelting and Refining Co
F. J. Hearne
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
W. G. Evans
Denver Tramway Company
Wes Jones
Gael Wil Akedat Ho
Clough
Samuel Conters
MKS
Albert Bowe
Erm
Derek Pritel
Hete
Ebedey
Tina
Seth Cas Pane Ward
Bi C. Gata
Angnat Michel
Amdheret
Point Puree WS. Knox
Oak Point
Man's
Mie
Ade
Morrie
Sevan Ainae
Haight
Chienga
Hoyor Vale
Address T and
Action Magazine
Fraihe Town
Macy Ny
Mhonbsely
Wally Grieg
Enlire
Bride Rapatey
Harry J. Smith & Co
Harry 1. Smith & Co
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