The Boxers Threaten China and Western Interests
The article surveys the Boxer uprising in China known as the Ho Chuan or Righteous Harmony Fists. It notes their anti foreign and anti Christian aims, the spread from gymnastic clubs to armed bands, and the role of leaders who claim spiritual power to justify violence. The piece links the violence in Shantung to broader imperial interests and warns of potential empire dismemberment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Encle
Sam
Somes
Shantung
Kiaochau
National Committeeman G B Cox condemned by editor
Ohio republicans face backlash as Geo B Cox is rumored for a national executive committee post. Critics label him a politician and a man to be despised, warning his elevation would alienate decent voters and tarnish the party's image. Also notices advertise Biermacher farm for sale near Avon Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Cox
National Executive Committee
Republican Party of
Ohio
Republican Party
Cox
Cincinnati
Eggs and Eclipses Hint at Poultry Time Sense
A humorous note on observers and hens during a recent eclipse. The piece claims hens in Georgia and Alabama roosted and woke with the eclipse, laying eggs as daylight fades and returns. It jokes that hens possess a sense of time akin to a train or shopper, urging a device to duplicate daily egg production to boost wealth by about 158 million annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Alabama
Solnd
Ohio Democracy Adopts Silent Coinage Platform
The Ohio Democratic party again leads in inconsistency as its Columbus platform drops free silver and gold references, signaling a shift away from monetary policy. Critics note the grip of imperialism as the remaining issue, while old stances fade from memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of
Ohio
Democrats of
Columbus
Democrat
Chicago
Reely
Democracy
Thomas Jefferson
Lorain Area Marriage Licenses Listed
A list of marriage licenses includes Paul W. Cook 31 and Margaret Liedtka 34 of Lorain. Thomas Nugent 20 and Leta Gibson 21 of Amherst. Alfred E. Ricksecker 30 and Anna B. Waggoner 25 of Wellington. Ellen A. Brattle 20 of Lorain and W. T. Meredith 26 of Braddock Pa.. A D Pettibone 27 of Cleveland and Jean Folger 21 of Elyria. Jacob Munter 30 and Marla Rickert 26 of Lorain. Chas B Decker 25, Hlyria township, and Nellie Troutner 0 of East Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Cook
Margaret Liedtka
Lorain
Thomas Nugent
Amherst
Leta Gibson
North Amherst
Alfred E. Ricksecker
Oberlin
Anna B. Waggoner
Wellington
W.T. Meredith
Braddock
Ellen A. Brattle
A. D. Pettibone
Cleveland
Jean Folger
Elyria
Jacob Munter
Elyria Decides on Water Works Vote for Lake Water
The Voice of the People declares the Elyria ballot decisive as residents approve spending 400000 for water works. Voters express confidence in their council and reject any hasty moves, favoring deliberate steps toward securing lake water while awaiting better conditions. The result reflects a clear, disciplined public conviction and distrust of manipulation.
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Elyria
Elyila
Death of Col Linnell after long illness at Mt. Clemens
Col Thomas Henry Linnell died Tuesday night at Mt. Clemens Michigan after a long rheumatic illness contracted during Civil War service. He left Elyria for health, survived by wife, son Charles Linnell of New York, daughter Mrs Price McKinnney of Cleveland. Funeral Friday at 2:30 from sister Mrs Gordon Baker's Washington avenue home. He was 67, born in England, served as second in command of prisons at Johnson's Island and commanded Hoffman's battalion of the 128th Ohio. Relatives include Mrs J O Gardner of Sagerstown and brothers-in-law Judge Stevenson Burke H H Poppleton and B S Poppleton.
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Thomas Henry Linnell
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Colonel Linnell
Tme
Charles Linnell
New York
Price McKinnney
Cleveland
Johnson's Island
Sandusky Harbor
Hoffman
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
J. O. Gardner
Sagerstown
Linnell
Stevenson Burke
H. H. Poppleton
B.S. Poppleton
New Ball Park Progress On East Side Field
Work on the new East side ball park advances with a 48 foot covered grand stand slated. The park will soon be ready for opening game as subscriptions remain open. The public shows support, anticipating local benefits from a strong baseball team. Those not yet invited will be visited later.
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Ball Park
Excursion Rates to Philadelphia From Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway will sell excursion tickets to Philadelphia Pennsylvania with return June 14 to 18 at one fare for the round trip. Return valid until June 26. For details contact ticket agents or write to A J Smith G P and T A Cleveland Ohio.
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Lake Shore & Michigan
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. A. Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Half Rates Sundays on Lake Shore to Points on Line
Summer sale announced by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offering half price round trip tickets every Sunday to on line destinations except north of Toledo on the Detroit Branch. Tickets valid to go and return only on the sale date. agents will explain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern By
Toledo
Detroit
Good Teachers Wanted for Budget System Course
Elyria Business College invites applications for a teacher of the Budget system of book-keeping. Desiring instructors should write to the school to inquire about the position and improve their conditions.
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Elyria Business College
Legal Notices of Divorce and Estate Matters in Lorain County
Multiple petitions filed in Lorain County Ohio courts seek divorce for Elizabeth Nell against William Nell on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect, and for sale of real estate to cover debts. Also notices in probate court reveal Patrick Martin as executor of Elizabeth alias Eliza Long, with Civil War era property described in Lorain, plus a petition against Julien Joseph Hazard for divorce filed by Marie Hazard.
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Soticeia
Board of Education
Rusain Township
Lorain County
Ohio
Russia Township
Sbid Townaliy
Plang
Specif Jona
Avery Parson
Ton Dallara
Ober- Jin
Olio
Nile
Clark
Uny
Education
Biasia
Peatciaings
A. Reed
CW Romney
Ruseia
State of Ohio
Court of Cemporaty
Phas
Charles W. Puller
Morey
A. Ford
Mitte
Reshiborg
Nelle Owen
Monieo Ci
Wexlea
Court of Common Pleas
Lurnin
Ohie
Elyria
Loralit
Slyria
Suse
Jengel
Ther W. Lyumxsone
Plabathit
William Nell
Deer Park
Washington
Alabam
Gorath County
Sid William Dell
Lee
Brace Trust
A.D
Elizabeth Nel
Quasoy
Gramsien
Ghig
Lornta
Patrick Martin
Elizabeth
Aliog Willy A
Eliza Long
Plaintif
James Martin
James Ward
Thomas Ward
Edward Ward
Mitty Sealilon
Catherine Bealion
Wall Ratigan
Kansas City
Denison
Texas
Howard Wari
Mary Sewllion
Catherine Sewilion
Villa Marie
New Bedford
Penn
William Katigen
New York
Elzabeth
Lorain
County of Lorain
State of
Shhefield Land Company
Mary Scailion
Catherine Scal-lon
Willa Ratigan
Julien Joseph Hazard
Marlo V. Hazard
County of
Airat
Marie V. Hazard
Geo. A. Groot
Charles
Red light signals warn of danger on railroads in old notice
A broad warning about railroad red signals contrasts danger and death with calls to heed warnings. The ad copy promotes Knox Stomach Tablets and Paz o ointment with claims of cure, refunds, and mail order offers. A real estate lot listing and Nickel Plate excursion tickets to Chicago are noted amid miscellaneous items.
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Knox
Knox ‘Chemical Co
Battle Creek
Mieh
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Macruza
Dewey
Cotten
Bryan
Europe
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Lajted
United States
Oregon
McKinley
Transvaal
Biermacher
Avon Center
John Biermacher
Avon
Ohio Democracy
Col. Linnell
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Heussner
Decenrd
Hennelta
Barn County
Iestatte
Lanballeg
Crlty
Mlynea
Lora Watt
Tyce
Wdong
Max
A. J. Jan
Waka
Batate
Elonry
Hatcrison
Des
Williams
Torin
Halate
Beohe
Roy
Geel
Dinah Cath
Heschel
Magy AC
Jvgia Benue
Laine
Leeriscit
Lange Ita Pn
Loran County
Ibarage
Ecutor
Lavanaunty Garhwee Company
Lovam
Danmiry
Cleveland, Beren, Hlytia & ‘Jherlin
Eoalway Caiman
Cutt Ty Hailway Company
Ie Gort & Wellington Rilway Company
Davetora
Mary
Linarey
Hammar Dain & Mont
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Qanranheddjyaus Norco Chack
Blister
Hammar Paint CO
Louis, Mo
E. F. Whitney
Lorain & Wieling
Bali
Avelane
South Water
Bellare
Iidgeport Gas
Edilpyoltinetel
Seta New Phila Wey
Lofgren
H Hoey JO
Rene
Kailwii
Fenner
East Avenue
Foster’s Clothing
Imo
Nale
Parlor Shoe Store
W. H. Barnes
Andwar
Elyria Gas and
Electric Light Co
Henry E. Mussey
Geo. H. Ely
Bik
Berea, Elyria & Oberlin Airway
Public Square
Berea
F. T. Pomeroy
Garfield B’l’d
Adare T Sigeers
Wishington
R.H. Shute
Otis Cone
H. If. Shute
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Attornay AD Bate General Law
Dowds
Montaten Aminicansa
Abatracts
Ate
Mussey Block
Roch
F. H. So
Japan
Perean
Hubert
West Broad
Elyria Dairy CO
East Broad Street
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