Venice Then and Now A Venetian Portrait in Trade and Decay
A travelogue describes Venice with gondola rivalry and the decline of its imperial glory. The piece contrasts the city’s historic grandeur with modern poverty, dirt, and crowded markets as tourists and American visitors linger amid fading palaces and bustling shops.
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Ttale
Alps
Sardinia
America
Venice
Steegth
Othe
Firht
Rialto
Grand Canal
Shakespeares
Merchant of Venice
Shylock
Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs Sadie B Kimmell
Mrs Sadie B Kimmell of Lornia sues for divorce alleging her husband George P E Kimmel has been an habitual drunkard for over three years and guilty of extreme cruelty including striking and choking. She states in March 1809 he eloped with her and she has supported herself and child by her own efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie B. Kimmell
Lornia
George P. E Kimmel
Shila
Saloons Show Rising Dues Across Lorain County Regions
Tax records reveal a yearly rise in the number of saloons in Lorain county concentrated in Lorain city. Outside Lorain only Wellington stabilizes with few openings while towns like Amherst Avon Grafton Elyria Brownhelm and LaGrange show mixed counts. Dow tax totals $59,200 with Elyria contributing 34,800 from eight plus saloons.
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Lorin
Lorain
Wellington
Amherst
Avon
Grafton Township
Grafton Village
Elyria
LaGrange
Contr
Gemr
Lonmin
Eure Elyria
Man Recovers After Bath Tub Slip Breaks Rib
M. J. Parrett, who broke a rib days ago, is improving rapidly and expects to be out again soon. The accident occurred when Mr Farrell slipped while stepping from the bath tub and fell against the tub side.
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M. J. Parrett
Washington and Annapolis Electric Railway Formed
A permanent Washington to Baltimore electric railway company is organized after a Baltimore meeting. W H Lamprecht is president with James Christy as vice president and Otto Miller as secretary and treasurer. Directors include Lamprecht Miller Wilcox Pontroy and Moore. Christy and Marbury represent Akron and Baltimore. Christy opens an office to direct a thirty mile line with private rights of way. Construction to begin promptly impacting Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railways due to high daily passenger traffic.
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Washington, D. C
Washington and Annapolis Electric Railway
Baltimore
W. H. Lampreaitt Presiont
James Christy
Otto Miller
Messrs
W. BH. Lamprecht
O. Miller
Frank N. Wilcox
F. T. Ponitroy
E. W. Moora
Gregeland
Ohio
Mansfield Trial Focuses on Forgery Charged by Sanitary Board
Mrs Mae S Fleming is on trial in Common Pleas Court after grand jury indicted her for forging 150 dollars on the sanitary board. Congressman Barr and partner Manla Hos with New York attorney E Blair defend. Kerr opened with remarks critical of city council ties to a bond proposal for a municipal electric lighting plant.
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Mae S. Fleming
Mans ‘Field
Sanitary Board
Common Pleas Court
Congressman Barr
ManLaHos
E. ©. Blair
Congressman Kerr
Owitnesses
Conneil
Cireut
Found Guilty In Highway Robbery Case
The jury in Arthur Rose's trial for highway robbery returned a punt verdict Saturday morning after a brief deliberation. The defense argued epilepsy caused the act claiming a numb spell left him unaware during the robbery. His Spanish War service was noted by his attorney J C Goneway.
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Arthur Rose
J C. Goneway
Toothing Dainties For Thief at Cleveland Workhouse
The article reports on a self confessed wife beater awaiting transport to the Cleveland workhouse. It notes sympathizing friends allegedly brought him dainties and words of comfort during lonely hours, while condemning their likely ignorance of his brutal acts. It mentions neglect of his children and injuries to his wife, criticizing the misuse of sympathy.
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A. ©. Thomas
Leater
Cleveland
Jaim
One System Law Unites Railways Across Lines
An order unites the B&O and OL&W railways as a single system. Tracks between Sterling and Warwick will be double tracked for hash roads. Wing crews toil to handle busy trains. Lorain engines with white lead removed are returning to service.
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Sterling
Warwick
Round House
Lorain
Divorce Suit Filed by Belle J Ketchum in Lorain Court
Belle J. Ketchum seeks a decree of divorce from Clarence W. Ketchum of Lorain with custody of their minor child. An order restrains the husband from approaching the home or interfering with custody or her person and from disposing of property. Grounds cited are adultery cruelty and gross neglect of duty.
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Belle J. Ketchum
Common Pleas Court
Clarence W. Ketchum
Lorain
Iduty
Clemency at Mansfield Reform School and Lawsuit Filed
August Seupf and Frank Rothgery were sent to Mansfield reform school after ambiguous offenses as Judge Nye explained clemency to give them reform opportunities. Jess Imcasf pled guilty to grand larceny and received one year in penitentiary. M Lagojsk sues John Malkouki in Lorain County for a lien on land related to Ed. Gillmore's guard mortgage. Lorain Building & Loan Co and N. Dojs named defendants on mortgage and lien claims.
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August Seupf
Frank Rothgery
Mansfield Reformatory Hall
Nye
Judge Nye
Mansfield
Oder
Jess Imcasf
M. Lagojsk
Lorain
Compn Pleas Court
John Malkouki
Ed. Gillmore
Goard
Lorain, Douy Building & Loan Co
N. Dojs
Richard E. Sheldon Guest of Cousin in California Visit
Raised in Pittsfield Richard E. Sheldon of San Dujso California visits cousin J. A. Webster. He has spent years in the Southwest serving as a deputy U S marshal in New Mexico and deputy sheriff in California, with evidence of arresting Mexicans and Zutons.
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Richard E. Sheldon
San Dujso
Cal
J. A. Webster
Mr. Sheldon
Pittsfield
Imé
Southwest
New Mexico
California
Bears
Sears
Ovip
Duplicate Plants Plan Shapes Elyria Lorain Gas and Electric
Albert B. Hry of Elyria Gas and Electric Light Co outlines vigorous plans to consolidate management of gas and electric operations in Elyria and Lorain. The move includes new offices, 24 hour service, expanded Elyria plant, and potential North Amherst distribution by gas or electric power with a cross connected system to reinforce leads.
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Albert B
Taiaper
Elyria
North Amherst
Lorain
North Amhierst
Elyris
Hay
Ohio National Guard drill pay proposal discussed
The piece reports a movement in Ohio National Guard circles to pay guardsmen for attending drills at target practice. It notes proposed remuneration from 0 cents for captains to 20 cents for privates, with commanding officers at 1.30 dollars and privates at 1.00 dollar for target practice. If attendance is missed, a forfeiture of 50 percent of wages is mentioned.
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Ohio
Conpanies
Indiana
West
Census of Elyria Union School District Youth Totals
A fragmented report records cummeration of school children aged six in the Elyria union district. It lists ward by ward totals for males and females, with overall figures totaling 2575 across four wards.
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W. E. Gehoon
Elyria Union
Jury Deadlock in Burgdorf Assault Case Recounted
The jury in the Burgdorf assault and battery case failed to reach a verdict after a lengthy session from Monday afternoon to evening. The case stemmed from a neighborhood quarrel and follows a period of many guilty pleas and strong grand jury support. Separately, reports say Wooster rejected electric line plans. the route would run from Medina to Chippewa Lake, via Lodi and West Salem, connecting west to Wellington-Ashland.
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Burgdorf
Bargdorf
Wooster
Medina
Chippewa Lake
Lodi
West Salen
Albion
Wellington-Ashland
Chamberlain Nominated for State Senate in Joint District
George H. Chamberlain of Elyria was nominated for state senator for the Twenty seventh and Twenty-ninth joint district at the Republican convention. On the first ballot he won with 101 votes to 1. The vote combined from Richland and Ashtabula aided Elyria man. Medina’s 17 and Lorain’s 84 votes pushed the nomination, which was made unanimous.
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Medina
Tuo
George H. Chamberlain
Elyria
Richland County
Cockley
Asnland
Chamberlain
Medira
Lorain
Mr. Chamberlain
Wellington man enters race for county clerk post
C McDermott of Wellington, former chairman of the last republican county convention, announces candidacy and begins active campaign. He will face H Wilcox of this place and J J Vaughn of Penfield, three candidates in the race.
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C.mcdermott
Wellington
H. Wilcox
This
J. J. Vaughn
Penfield
Court rules electric railways may cross highways with damages needed for injunction
In Columbus, Judge Bigger refuses injunction against an electric company, ruling property owners must show substantial damages to stop road electric rights. He says wires and poles add no extra burden and no action possible unless significant soil impact or damages are shown. The decision, mirroring limits on tree trimming for lines, gives power companies near unlimited road access after franchise.
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Common Pleas Court
Columbus
Bigger
Geo. W. van Seeiver
Iis
Cleveland
Earmers Use Fake Attorneys to Target Farmers
Reported scheme in Suimmit county shows sharpers studying court records to identify pending cases. They then visit farmers claiming to be authorized attorneys to settle for a specified sum, convincing many to pay.
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Sharpers
Suimmit
Lorain's Men's Band Opens Elyria Visit
The Men's Band of Lorain Baptist Church debuted in Elyria on Sunday evening at First Baptist Church. Members included E. E. Hopkins Dr. James Palmer E. F Harlan W. L. Rogers John Moa and J. Hill who spoke on Christ's teachings with evident consecration. The audience greeted them warmly.
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Lorain Baptist Church
Elyria
First Baptist Church
E. E. Hopkins
James Palmer
E. F, Harlan
W. L. Rogers
John Moa
Multiple Sentences in Lorain Court for Crimes and Indictments
Thomas Brooks, John Harvey and John Moore faced sentencing after causing a stir at North Amherst. Harvey and Moore received two years each, Brooks four years for the shooting. Dr. Thomas Winstone and Frank Smith pled guilty to burglary and larceny. Winstone got three years, Smith no years. Alex Altfeld was fined and with costs after pleading guilty to receiving stolen property. W. H. Brunner was fined fifty dollars and ten days in jail for selling liquor on Sunday. Harry Hampton, indicted for double voting, sought leniency due to drunkenness and was fined twenty dollars with costs.
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Thomas Brooks
John Harvey
John Moore
North Amhrst
Harvey
Moore
Brooks
Wye
Thomas Winstone
Frank Smith
Lake Shore
Lorain
Winstone
Smith
Alex Altfeld
Frank Rothgery
W. H. Brunner
Elyria
Chapman
Usc Dutinne
Bissess
Nye
Harry Hampton
Change of Time for Lake Shore Rail Service
On Sunday June 2 a timetable adjustment affects one train Eastbound No 26. It now arrives Elyria at 3 05 a m instead of 6 30 a m. The former Night Express is renamed Pan American Express and now runs through to Buffalo without stops via Cleveland. This eases travel for passengers bound for the Buffalo Exposition.
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Lake Shore Road
Elyria
Gloveland
Buffalo
Buffalo Exposition
Lorain Children Placed Under Humane Agent Care
Lorain Humane Officer Sharp brought Bertha and Hulda Reinsburg to probate court and they were placed with Humane Agent Chapman. They stay in the infirmary rooms until a suitable home is found. Parents run a saloon and the father faced charges for violating a saloon ordinance. The girls show a need for a different upbringing based on school conduct and language.
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Venice
Bayern
Isa
America
Sharp
Lorain
Bertha
Hulda Reinsburg
Chapman
Marriage Licenses Reported For Multiple Couples
John O Wilhelm aged 34 farmer and Rosetta Aebersole aged 19 of North Amherst listed for marriage. Fred Fox colored 26 and Mary C Hyland white 21 of Oberlin also noted. Fred David 37 and Effie Ruppe 21 of Carlisle recorded. Clarence Sage 28 barber and Carrie Bunwell 22 of LaGrange noted as a couple.
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John O. Wilhelm
Farmer
Rosetta Aebersole
North Amherst
Fred Fox
Mary C. Hyland
White
Oberlin
Fred David
Effie Ruppe
Carlisle
Clarence Sage
Barber
Carrie Bunwell
LaGrange
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Lorain County
Lorain’s Men’s Band
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