Formation of Trusts Speech Highlights Monopolies
A public address by Hon. Wan. Brosman before the Elyria Chamber of Commerce on July 7 criticizes trusts and monopoly. He argues centralization harms competition, cites steel wire and pirate glass trusts, inflation, overcapitalization, and risks of financial panic, urging protection of individual opportunity and American political economy.
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Wan
Bros
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Friends of Monopoly
Organization of Trusts
United States
American Steel and Wire Company
Taat
Steel and Wire Trust
Federal Steel Company
Ita
Johnson Steel Company
Lornirf
Elyria
American Steel & Wire Trust
Rlyrte
Borsin
Loraty Coubly
Ohio
Tusis
Boards of Trustees
Lesa
Coast search for Margaret Olwill victims continues
The Cleveland to Lorain coast is patrolled daily by searchers and tugs seeking bodies from the steamer Margaret Olwill. Only Mrs. Hunt has been recovered so far. James Doyle of Cleveland, father of two missing, bears the expenses and has offered a reward for the bodies’ recovery.
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Cleveland
Lorain
Margaret Olwill
Hunt
James Doyle
Trusts Topic Dominates Elyria Chamber Meeting
One of the largest Elyria Chamber meetings discussed trusts with speakers debating competition and consolidation. Members read water works minutes, heard two letters on a joint stock plant in Elyria, and debated regulation versus outright suppression of trusts, with strong riffs from Haserodt, Garford, and President George H. Ely.
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Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Elyria
Traata
Dowlroun
Columbus
Trusts
Chass Jones
Clo
Indiaind
Ut Ns
Toney
Parks Foster
Gutford
U. S
Democratic Party
Haserodt
Reefy
Garford
Levaguvod
Nevins Bride Wed to Cleveland Man in July ceremony
Miss Isabelle Nevins daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Nevins city-to Mr David Barber of Cleveland wed on July 4 at 4 pm with Rev W E Cadmus officiating. Friends from Cleveland Oberlin and nearby towns attended. A lunch followed and guests wished the couple happiness. Miss Nevins, KE H S graduate, has been a stenographer in Cleveland.
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Isabelle Nevins
W. J. Nevins
David Barber
Cleveland
Oberlin
W.E. Cadmus
Mies Nevins Fen
KE. H.S
Shutdown of Shear Works Delays Repairs and Staffing
The Shear works have been shut down for a week due to needed repairs and salary reductions. Operations will resume under new supervision, with additional staff planned as maintenance completes, aiming to stabilize supply as the plant restarts.
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Alenin Cathy
Wrutls Sa
Tatire
Police Court Roundup Before Mayor Over Violations
In police court this morning, one intoxication case resulted in a fine and costs. Two youths pleaded guilty to railroad law violations and paid $6 plus costs. Mrs. John Hull sues Wm. Wagner for assault on her six year old son. the mayor will decide after reviewing the window and grating location. Only one intoxication case was settled, unusual for a Monday morning.
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John Hull
Wmn
Wagner
Reefy
Hull
Oberlin College Receives Major Natural History Collection
Oberlin College gains a substantial museum addition from Toba C. Astlin Ravenna Ohio. The gift includes about 240 mounted birds and mammals 600 bird eye specimens over 100 species plus shells fossils and skeletons. Items were acquired by exchange and purchase from collectors in New Mexico Colorado Montana New Brunswick and Scotland. The game bird collection is unusually complete aiding the museum.
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Oberlin College
Toba C. Astlin
Ravenna
New Mexico
Colorado
Montana
New Brunswick
Scotland
Record of gifts to U.S. colleges and arts institutions
Since January 1 ninety colleges academies and seminaries along with eight art galleries in the United States have received gifts totaling 27072385 dollars not counting smaller donations under 5000 dollars. The six month total stands at no less than 30000000 dollars, a figure unmatched in any country or period.
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Pirate Glass Trust
Lari
School Book Trust
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mianpoly
Sugar Trust
Standard Oil Trust
Monopol«Ly
Tiis
American Thread Co
American Writing Paper Company
Capital
U. Ba Flour Milling Company
Cleveland &Sandusky Brewing Company
Pittsburg Brewing Company
Nat Su
Panies
Tome Jay Cody
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Shomkare
New Jersey
United States
Dow Tax Distribution Shows County Revenue Split
The Dow tax collected from 182 saloons totals 21868.08. Of this, 6560.42 funds the state general revenue, 10884.01 supports the municipal general revenue, and 4078.60 goes to the county poor fund.
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State General Revenue Fund
Municipal General Revenue Fund
County Poor Fund
Power House Begun at Lorain
Ground clearing for the G. and E. power house at Lorain has been under way for several days. Excavation for the structure started yesterday and the building will be located a short distance east of the harbor. It is planned to be a fine facility with modern equipment.
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G. and E
Lorain
Harng
Oberlin to Wellington Electric Railway Line Progress
October Oderlin reports from Oberlin that B E Q Electric Railway lacks a secured right of way for the Oberlin to Wellington leg. Road bed work will begin within a month and tracks ready for cars by October. Despite private right of way hurdles, these are overcome and construction progresses toward town center connection with the Elyria line. Rumor says Elyria to Lorain line may extend to Amherst and Oberlin, with a private right of way already secured.
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Oderlin
Hiller
B. E. & Q. Electric Railway
Oberlin
Wellington
Colletreet
Elyria Line
Elyria
Lorain
Amherst
High School Graduates Advance Apprenticeship Terms
A Cleveland and Orin plan cuts the apprenticeship period for high school graduates by one year, arguing their school training accelerates readiness for skilled shop work. They claim graduates gain practical knowledge and should receive credit for faster progression toward becoming first class mechanics. The idea emphasizes combining shop practice with technical schooling.
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Clevelland Orin
Mechanics
Horse injury on East Broad street injures Abbey horse
A horse owned by Norman Abbey was struck on East Broad Street in front of the American house and broke its fore leg. The animal, valued and recently purchased by Abbey at a low price, was taken to Maysey's stables to be killed.
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Norman Abbey
Maysey
Livers
Abbey
Cheapside
Baseh
R. Tt
Corere
Eady
Stu Byron
Sheffield
Erpire
Thompkings
Aden
Hasek
Ronnyway
New Bridge West Pier Excavation Advances at Lot Rain
Excavation for the West pier of the new bridge at Lot rain began yesterday near Jot Stang's grocery. The crib for the swing pier is in place and crushed limestone concrete will fill the pile interstices. Removal of the old bridge will not start until early next week.
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Lotrain
Jot Stang’s
Weather summary reports drought relief and crop progress
The first part of the week was warm and dry with cooler rains later. Drought conditions across the state show improvement, though some damage from wind and hail occurred. Wheat and hay harvests advance. barley and corn show variable but generally fair yields. pastures short. potatoes and berries affected by dry weather, grapes and plums rotting in some orchards.
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Champaion
Smany
Surprise gift to Mrs Cadmus from First Congregational music committee
Mrs W E Cadmus, long pianist for the First Congregational church, received a neat envelope yesterday containing one hundred dollars. The sum was a surprise gift from the church music committee in recognition of her services during the past year.
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W. E. Cadmus
First Congregational Church
Inventor Joshua Gray Dies at 75 in Medford Maia
Joshua Gray, a prominent inventor, died Sunday at age 75 in Medford Maia. He developed a quick steaming boiler tube system and other notable devices including a rubber tipped lead pencil, breech loading rifle, seven shot repeating rifle, swing machine shuttle, railway signals, and an automobile, all of which are reported in practical use.
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Joshua Gray
Medford
Maia
Murdered Oakkins: Robert Finley Shot by Former Bar Employee
Word arrived of the death of Robert Finley son of Captain P M Finley of Place. Finley yardmaster at a Mor lawn, shot by a former bar employee who had harbored illness and threatened him after years of service. His father and master are prostrated, the Elyria L M members urged to attend the August 1 meeting where important business will be discussed.
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Owlkins
Robert Finley
P.M. Finley
Finley
Mor
Oberi
Lodee
Elyria L. M
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Oberlin’s Museum
Philanthropy In
America
Dow Tax Distribution
Power House
Wellingtom
Bill
Devois
West
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