Wreck Inquiry Pins Blame on Railroad Overwork
In the Benton switch collision inquiry Engineer Sherman Irish testifies he worked 74 hours on duty with only 19 hours sleep in four days, sleeping briefly between shifts. Other crew members corroborate, while coroner rules B and C Railroad liable for overwork under state law, penalties aim to deter reoccurrence.
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Benton
Sherman Irish
Anly
Elyria
Lorain
Benton Switch
Hlyria
Frank Moinette
James Fitzgerald
Moinatte
Arthur Dreher
Hart
Irish
French
B and C
Professional men will play ball
The article discusses a new professional men’s baseball team composed of doctors lawyers preachers and pharmacists. Dr Nicholas as manager plans to challenge businessmen to form a rival team, claiming educated players will prove an advantage over the untutored crowd. Named prospective members include Drs Nicholas Jones Saunders L S Fauver M Stevens Frank Wilford J C Conaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichola
Drs. Nicholas
Jones and Saunders
L. 8. Fauver
M. Stevens
Frank Wilford
J. C. Conaway
Berlin Heights Votes Wet by 87 to 71 in Beal Law Test
The village of Berlin Heights voted under the Beal law yesterday and the wets won 87 to 71. The turnout was the largest in village history and the town celebrated with a jubilee as red fires lit the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Heights
Lignor
MAY HIT DRUGGISTS
Dr W G Ogiler secretary of the State Board of Pharmacy fears malt liquor dealers may face the Dow tax again for proprietary medicines containing malt. He cites the Bishop beer decision and says fifty proprietary articles could not escape the Dow tax. he has asked the Attorney General for an opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W G Ogiler
State Board of Pharmacy
Deslers
Supreme Court
Suit Filed Against Lersch and Company in Lorain
Elias Bonde of Lorain sues John Lereoh and Company and Sheriff Salisbury for damages claiming the defendants attached goods at his Lorain store to satisfy an old debt contracted before May 16 1908. He asserts a U S bankruptcy discharge on that date revoked the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Bonde
Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Willows
Mr and Mrs Willows thank friends and neighbors who helped during the illness and death of their son Fredrick Charles in the Reporter columns.
In Memory of the Pope Services Planned Across Diocese
Bishop Horstman announces memorial services for the Pope across the diocese on Monday at nine o'clock. Mourning lasts thirty days with churches draped in white black and purple, papal white and gold colors, and solemn requiem masses. Final instructions to be issued Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horstman
Cleveland
Hospital Patients Reported in Stable to Serious Condition
All patients at the hospital are improving. Mr Gibbons is in serious condition, similar to others. Mr Hammer is improved, woke briefly today and spoke, then remained inconsolable. The remaining patients are progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Hammer
Motorman Murray Did Not Jump After Fatal Crash
Mrs J Barney, Murray's landlady, says Murray did not jump from his car after a wreck on the Grafton line. Leonard ordered the car to the next switch. Murray tried to verify orders and the car curved, causing Murray and fellow motorman Garvin to be injured and Murray to die after being taken to Elyria. Doctors fear brain fever as Murray, a fourteen year veteran, lay delirious.
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Murray
Hia
J . Barney
405
Middle Avenue
Mae
Lowry’s
Leonard
Grafton
Oberlin
Lowry
O’brien
Garvin
Elyria
Real Estate Transfers in Elyria and Wellington
Transfers show J Hand Bella J Anderson selling lot 8 in Metcalf's addition Elyria to Wm Boose for 6500 dollars. Oreo P Chapman Josephine O Van Cleef and Edward A Van Cleef sell part of Wellington lot 4 to Geo M Sutliff for 9700. MW Sutliff and wife transfer ten acres in Wellington lot 2 to Geo M Sutliff for 9500. Edwin 8 Bement to Jasper Barber 71 acres in Pittsfield lot 28 for 9550. John Bagner and wife to Hermann Lawrence lots 387 and 238 North Ambryest for 290. Wm A Braman trustee to Joe Hirtner lot 182 Highland addition Lorain for 85. John 8 Russell to Frank J Kelling part of lot in Wm A Blys subdivision Elyria 400.
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J Hand Bella J Anderson
Wm Boose
Metcalf
Elyria
Oreo P Chapman
Josephine O van Cleef
Edward A van Cleef
Geo M Sutliff
Wellington
Sutliff
John Bagner
Hermann Lawrence
North Ambrest
Braman
Joe Hirtner
Highland Addiion
Lorain
John 8
Russell
Frank J Kelling
Bly
City Council Handles Sidewalk Petition and Fences
At Tuesday's meeting the council referred a Sugar Ridge road sidewalk petition to the street committee and engineer. The solicitor said the council lacks authority to regulate fence height on private property, replying to a complaint over a high board fence on Heighton avenue. Loose wires along streets were noted and an ordinance to regulate this issue was directed to the solicitor.
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Sugar Ridge
Haat River Street
Mra
Wm McKerron
John Bring
Heighton Avenue
Wreck Near Oberlin Delays Train. No Injuries Reported
An early morning derailment on the 6 and 3 line at the Oberlin switch caused a derailment scare. Few passengers rode the car and no serious injuries occurred though riders received a shaking up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Infant of Edward Smith Dies After Short Illness
The infant son of Edward Smith of Lake Avenue died Monday after a brief illness. He had returned from Oberlin with his mother on the ill fated No 99 car Sunday night. He leaves a twin sister. The funeral was held yesterday at 3 o clock from the house.
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Edward Smith
Lake Avenue
Oberlin
Elyria Bank Changes Name to Sayings Deposit Bank and Trust
The Sayings Deposit Bank Company of Elyria changed its name to the Sayings Deposit Bank and Trust Company and amended its articles to include safety deposit and trust operations. Dr. H Nelson Jackson passed through Elyria en route across the continent, later honored by the Winton firm at Hollenden. The doctor, after leaving San Francisco, has averaged 110 miles daily and expects to reach New York by Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayings Deposit Bank Company
Elyria
Sayings Deposit Bank and Trust Company
H Nelson Jackson
Hollenden
Winton
Hoctor
San Francisco
New York
Abandoned Sloop Nudge Washed Ashore at Lorain Coast
The sloop Nudge, owned by Robert Powers of the Lakewood Yacht Club, broke from the Resolute while bound for Put-in-Bay and washed ashore on Lorain Beach during Sunday night’s storm. The rigging and steering gear were damaged and Powers reported the boat found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Powers
Lakewood Yacht Club
Put-in-Bay
Lorain
Powers
Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples
Joseph A Duggan 81 longshoreman and Anns Johnson 34 dementio in Lorain are listed with other couples including Glenn Spotta 22 farmer from Wooster J on Warner 21 Wellington William D Kelly 31 shipping clerk Lorain and Helen Mary Leach 20.
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Joseph A Duggan
Anns Johnson
Dementio
Lorain
Glenn Spotta
Farmer
Wooster
Jon Warner
Wellington
William D Kelly
Helen Mary Leach
Volunteer Firemen Plan Lawn Fete and Regalia
The Volunteer Firemen's Association met Thursday evening at engine house No 1. Preparations were made for a lawn fete Saturday night. The uniforms committee reported a regalia of blue trousers white shirt and blue cap bearing E F D. Seventy three uniformed members will buy the regalia from a local dealer.
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E. F.D
Fire Aboard Fast Mail Train Sparks Panic Near Olmsted Falls
Fire in a coach of the No. 48 fast mail train between Elyria and Olmsted Falls caused passengers to flee and a 15 minute stop while flames were extinguished. A spark from the engine set the roof alight. a bucket brigade of passengers used engine water to douse the blaze. The train continued to Cleveland with passengers shaken but unharmed aside from smoky eyes.
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Anstha Lake Shore
Elyria
Olmeted Falls
Cleveland
Olmated Falla
Conches
Fast Mail
Case Dismissed in Lorain Tin Saloon Case
The state case against Michael Smith of Lorain for keeping a tin saloon open and selling cigars on Sunday has been dropped from the docket of the county court of common pleas.
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Micheal Smith
Lorain
Coat of Common Pleas
Dog Poisoning Stuns Local Burgh
A fine dog belonging to AR Bickford was poisoned by an unknown person. The act is described as an outrage and police are likely alerted.
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Jack
AR Bickford
Elyria Hospital Petition Seeks Land and Support
A local petition circulating among Elyria business men aims to secure land for a new hospital site and promote affiliation with the Elyria hospital association. The drive seeks funds and broad community backing, with many already joining and more planning to sign when the petition is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elk Grand Lodge Meets In Baltimore Elects Officers
The Grand Lodge of Elke in session at Baltimore elected officers led by Jozerb T Fanning grand exalted ruler and Samuel H Needs grand treasurer. About 30,000 Elks attended from across the United States. The roster lists 153 722 members. George H Lewis WH Brooks and Cara Martin represented Cleveland lodge No 18. Churches of Chicago show 366 churches in the 1902 city directory.
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Grand Lodge of Elke
Baltimore
Jozerb T Fanning
Indianapolis
Charles A Kelly
Beaton
Richard T Wood
Sioux Falls
S Dakota
O F Tomilingon
Winston
George A Renolds
Saginaw
Michigan
Samuel H Needs
Cleveland
Chas, Bauffman
Hoboken
Grand Tuler
Robert N Brown
Louiaville
Kentucky
Grand Trustes
United States
Grand Lodge
Order of Elka
Samuel H Neada
Needs
Blyria Hills
Ita
Cleveland Lodge No
Mr. Needs
George H Lewis
WH Brooks
Cara Martin
Fear of the Reporter in Public Life and Newsrooms
A reflection on the reporter as necessary evil and educator of the public. It cites a Wall Street broker who fears exposure, notes reporters protect confidential information, and argues leaders rely on reporters to reveal truth while they seek influence.
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New York Press
Atoy
Wall Street
Converantion
Deep Sea
Bargains in Life Mates in a Storefront Satire
An eastern journal spoof urges socialists and romantics to shop for spouses in department stores. Clerks woo across counters as romances bloom amid long hours and busy commerce, with marriages following promotions but jobs unchanged. Also notes a Susquehanna fishing haul and a large herring shad crash record.
Molly Mason Finet Pleads Guilty for House of Ill Fame at Lorain
Molly Mason was fined one hundred dollars in the court of common pleas on Thursday for keeping a house of ill fame at Lorain. The resort was ordered abolished as a nuisance.
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Molly Mason
Sommon
Thureday
Lorain
Sevell Wins Wooster Sewer Contract Award
Fred Sevell has been awarded a contract by the board of public service to construct the Wooster sewer. Work will commence at once.
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Fred Sevell
Woostervoort
The
Board of Public Service
Wide Awake Salesman Prompted Raincoat Fright
A Washington Star reporter recalls a sharp selling tactic by a city merchant who clothes a customer with a raincoat and a generous payment promise. The mark later discovers a $25 bill for the coat, prompts a confrontation, and a receipt is finally demanded as the buyer vows to shun the store.
Pimples Tied to Diet and Digestion Says American Queen
Pimples reflect excess skin oil from a poorly functioning digestive system. A disordered stomach, impure blood, and improper diet contribute. Advice includes eating nutritious foods, avoiding ill paired items, daily skin cleansing, hot water, and sulphur lotions.
Elyria Players Claim Victory In Tennis Match
Ed Douglas and Alderman Howard Cook won a tennis match at the Lo rain venue on Saturday, defeating Mesara Filmer and Donaldson from South Lorain. The three-set score was 6 8, 4 3, 6 1.
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Ed Douglas
Alderman Howard Cook
the Lorain
Mesara
Filmer
Donaldson
South Lorain
Markets and Overseas Notes From July 23 1903
Markets list wholesale prices for butter eggs potatoes wheat wool and live stock with ranges. International items include German alien numbers in 1900 and emigration figures for 1901. Brazilian Botany column reports a discovery of balata tree by James A Bouty. A New York socialite funds a 25000 garden project near Great Neck with seventy Japanese gardeners and elaborate features.
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Cleveland
Sre
Elgin Dairy
Ohio
Brazil
James A. Bouty
Pars
Amazon
Riot Fears Sweep City After Alleged Threats and Firefight
A violent disturbance erupted as a crowd pursued Charles Hill and Rob ant after threats of lynching. Police and specials were deployed for hours until Daniel Cronan and a group of colored men clashed in a saloon. Cronan was stabbed in the face and neck, and the mob chased suspects across the city before retreating to a Fountain Street saloon.
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Bandrer
Tive Co
Charles Hill
Rob Ant
Daniel Cronan
Arsa
Cronan
Extraordinary horse shown by H D Sny in Millersburg
An extraordinary four year old horse owned by H D Sny of Millersburg Holi ty is described as a wonder animal weighing about 2,500 pounds with a ten inch wide foot and two horns protruding from the head. Horsemen say it could reach 8,000 pounds and it is slated to be shown at the World’s Fair next year.
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American Fire Insurance Co
Ohio Insurance Department
Columbus
A. T. Worga
Brats
Ohio
American Fire Insurances Company
Philadel
Pennsylvania
A. le Voava
Tan
North America
State of Ohio
A. I
Vorys
Sonareby
Philadelphi
Gonda
Ceuras
Sronapostacion
Xemisgraer
Beebe Anhance
Vorva
T's
Downing
Erie
Bona
H D Sny
Millersburg
Holity
I County
Stereen
Elyria Man Injured After Passenger Incident
A man named Richards was slightly injured after a disturbance near Bent JI Richards of Elyria. Police say he was waiting for a Johnson at Benton when he was assaulted and cut on the nose, and he was taken to Elyria for treatment.
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JI Richards
Elyria
Rural Free Delivery Policy Sparks Post Office Debate
The post office department outlines a plan for rural free delivery with routes serving fewer than 100 families at risk of discontinuation. Petition forms may allocate funds to establish routes, while officials deem equal access and fairness core to the rural delivery program.
Winco te Eure Mia and Wooster Off for Europe
Readable fragments indicate names Winco te Eure Mia and Wm Wooster with Mrs Southworth of Cleveland. The notice mentions a trip to Europe planned Tuesday and a winter departure following an event at BR Huntington on Thursday.
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Mia
Wm Wooster
Southworth
Lorain County Prisoners Paroled After Court Sentences
Two Lorain County prisoners, Centranio and Andrew E., were removed from the factory on Wednesday. Centranio, charged with shooting and wound, received a sentence to the May 1901 term. Andrew Kramer, with John Jedge, faced larceny charges, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to one year in the reformatory.
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Lorain County
Pris
Centranio
Andrew E
Lorain
Centranio PLC
Andrew Kramer
John Jedge
Gui
Italy
Kramer
Feot
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Board of Pharmacy
Sues Lersch and Company
Elyria Bank
Elyria Firemen
Hospital Association
ELK’ Grand Lodge
Churches of
Chicago
Nevwa
Molly Mason Finet
Uncle Sam
Garfield Savings Bank CO
Cleveland,o
P.H. Moore
Broadway
Lorain, Ohio
Washington Star
Big Man's
Germany
German Empire
Bamburg
Bremen
William Gould Brekaw
New York Society
Great Neck
Japan
Brokaw
Frank A. Smith
St Elyria
H. Boynton
Winco
Eure
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