Traction Men Settle Grievance After Arbitration Meeting
Columbus official Joseph Bishop of the State Board of Arbitration met Cleveland and Southwestern traction workers at the G A R Hall to review wage disputes. An amicable settlement was reached with the new scale offering 22, 22, and 24 cents per hour based on service length. The crowd stayed late as Mayor Chapman supported fair treatment and careful consideration before signing the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bishop
Columbus
State Board of Arcpitation
Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Company
G. A. R. Hall
Arbitration Board
Road
Chapman
Olivinds
Bridge Companies Settle Valentine Antitrust Cases
Hal C. DeRan of Fremont says officers of several bridge firms and company agents plead guilty as fast as available. Fines totaling 2575 in Huron, over 6500 in Erie, with more to come. Putnam, Henry, and Lucas counties pursuing plea deals. Lorain county could settle for 35000 with King Bridge if commissioners approve. Many residents think settlement wise for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Bridge Company
Lorain County Commissioners
Hal C. DeRan
Fremont
Huron County
Erie County
Putnam
Henry
Lucas County
Lorain County
Ohio county court upholds block on filing bill of particulars
County prosecutor Stevens reported from Columbus that the motion to file a bill of particulars in the Worth case was overruled by the Supreme Court. Captain Worth, tried for keeping bucket shop operations in Lorain, was convicted in common pleas court and fined 150 dollars for gambling funds from the Citizen's Bank. The case moved to circuit court on error and the circuit court sustained the lower court's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Captain Worth
Lorain
Common Pleas Court
Hol
Kaneen
Tempt to bring case to supreme court fails
A plan to move the case to the supreme court is defeated. The notice urges securing a lot and starting a home with attractive prices and easy terms. The message promotes Lawrence a Yay at 24 Century Block as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempt
Supreme Court
Lawrence
Railway Company Restraining Requested Over Flooding Drain
A petition filed Thursday in the common pleas court by Michael Schuller of Schumacher against Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company seeks a restraining order. The suit alleges the railroad opening in Sheffield township causes water overflow onto the plaintiff s land. The petition asks the court to stop further drainage extension by the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Michael Schuller
Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company
Sheffield
Schumacher
The
New York
Oberlin College Seventy Third Commencement
The seventy third Oberlin College commencement was held on Wednesday. President H Long received a sun dial for the college at Warner gym. The address was given by Professor George Herbert Palmer of Harvard. Alumni officers were elected including President K Is Nichols and first vice president Dan F Bradley. The day closed with Oberlin Musical Union performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin College
BR. H. Long
Warner Gymnasium
Peters
Warner Halls
George Herbert Palmer
Harvard University
K. Is. Nichols
Brooklyn
First View
Dan F. Bradley
Cleveland
Archibald Hadlen
Muskegon
Mich
A. Miller
Oberlin
G. M. Jones
Charles Finny Cox
New York
Paul T. Cravath
Oberlin Musical Union
G. W. Andrews
Anna Kraszer Seeks Care in Austrail Home
Fourteen year old Anna Kraszer of Lorain, described as wild with bad habits, will be sent to an Austrian home in Delaware for care and education. Her Hungarian parents say she stole money from her father on several occasions and he cannot control her. Judge Hinman ordered placement away from home for proper care and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Krasger
Yes
Ace
Lorain
Delaware
Hinman
Fast game promised as trolley league meets Conneaut
One of the most exciting baseball games is promised for Monday at the Athletic grounds. The trolley league team will face the Conneaut team of the Interstate League of Pennsylvania. Conneaut has won 19 straight games and recently defeated the Erie team, marking it as one of the league's top outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Grounds
Conneaut
Pennsylvania
Erie
Letters Written Mrs Morehouse Sympathy Sent in Manslaughter Case
Many letters of sympathy were written for Edna Morehouse the former Lorain woman convicted of manslaughter. She will learn this week whether she will have a new trial. If refused the case may go to the sternit rout.
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Edna Morehouse
Lorain
White City Not To Be Rebuilt This Summer
It has been decided not to rebuild the White City this summer. The amusement resort buildings were last year, and the company planned to rebuild this summer but found it would take too long and deferred the matter until next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White City
Fury
City boot and shoe stores sign early closing pact
All proprietors in the city agreed to close shops every evening except Monday and Saturday. George W. Phillpot was accidentally omitted from the early closing notice that appeared in the Reporter last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Phillpot
Be Your Own Landlord Offers Desirable Building Lots
An advertisement invites buyers to purchase a lot and build a home at 24 Century Building, Lawrence T. Fay. It promotes ideal locations for homes or investment and invites visitors to come see the properties. The price listed is $20-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Building
Lawrence T. Fay
Bede Eaton Sweethearts at Elyria Chautauqua Show
Adam Bede, a noted storyteller, headlines the Elyria Chautauqua lineup on July 4. He gains rising fame as a seller of tales and often links his stories to Abraham Lincoln. A group of Eaton township boys planned an entertainment for their fair end moritas but faced a challenge arranging the sea cream portion due to timing uncertainty for their girls.
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Jshe
Abraham Lincoln
Bede
Eaton Township
Fourth of July promises from old school mates
Cadmus writes to Bede about Chautauqua plans and expected turnout. Bede replies with cautious optimism, noting anticipation of the schoolmates and sweethearts, while foreseeing a glorious Fourth. The exchange hints at ice cream, arithmetic tables, and community interest in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Association
Bede
Cadmus
Eaton
Mr. Bede
J Adam Bede
Charles Held Named Temporary Driver for Fire Dept
Charles Held was appointed temporarily as driver of the chemical wagon to succeed John Bailey whose resignation takes effect July 1. Deafness claim advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money-back guarantee and medical patent sales notes for hearing remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Held
Fire Department
John Bailey
Bailey
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Teledo
Drugziate
Prizes Won At Gun Club Shoot
The Lyra gun club held a Wednesday shoot with 25 as the target. Scorers included R. W. Hill 44 and A. Dumas 28 leading a tied group. Hill, Blanchard, Dumas, Connors, and Wadsworth contested a 15 target shoot off with Hill and Connors earning club badges. Prizes awarded: first A Dumas glass water set. second R W Hill gun case. third T Connors carving set. fourth C J Blanchard silk umbrella. consolation W J Hillier bronze loving cup.
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Jlyria
Business 6000 at Columbia Mills
The Columbia Steel mills report large night and day work forces and ongoing machinery upgrades. An order worth 6009 for German house machinery was placed with arrival expected this fall. Manager Lozier travels east to secure more orders and attend a New York steel association meeting. Fall expansion will boost the workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Lozier
Steel Association
New York
Frank Chizmar Secures a Verdict
Fourteen year old Frank Chizmar suffered a crushed third finger when his hand was caught in machine cogs at Columbia steel on March 20, 1905. Barbara Chizmar filed suit in common pleas court, ruling the company negligent for lacking cog protection. The boy, eldest of a large family, sought 1500 dollars and was awarded 160 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chizmar
Columbia Steel Company
Common Pleas Court
Barbara Chizmar
Young Chitmar
Emma Stahl Missing Second Time This Year
Emma Stahl, sixteen, of this city is missing again after several days away. Friends report anxiety and a possible return trip to Cleveland. Parents, with Rev Henry Schmidt of the local Lutheran church, have enlisted help, and police in Cleveland have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Stahl
Gutheran Church
Henry Schmidt
Schmidt
Cleveland
Stahl
Garford Band Honors Leader Max Quittmann Birthday
A Wednesday evening event saw the Garford band entertain their leader Max Quittmann for his forty first birthday. The band offered a musical program of excellent character and Quittmann was surprised to host the session. Refreshments followed and all enjoyed a delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garford Band
Max Quittmann
Quittman
Resigns After Long Service as Elyria Fire Chief
On the 24th anniversary of his appointment John Hafner resigned as chief of the Elyria Fire Department, effective August 1 1906. The Board of Public Safety commended his twenty four years of faithful service and noted his careful, conscientious leadership in finance and operations. John Bailey will become fire department driver, filling the vacancy created by Engineer Wesley Weller’s resignation, with July 1st effective date.
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John Hafner
Mlyria Fire Department
Board of Public Safety
Hafner
Hatner
Elyria
Ohio
Fire Department
Board ‘of Public Safety
Wynn
Volunter Company
John Bailey
Water Works Department
Wesley Weller
Bailey
Public Service Board outlines half year appropriations
The Board of Public Service met to finalize half year funding for departments through December 11, 1908. Details include general administration salaries and expenses totaling 12,650, engineering, street cleaning, bridges, sewers, parks, cemetery, and water works, with a grand public service fund of 18,315.00 and a plan to hire a bridge expert to inspect the Hast Fourth Street bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Department
Stuilion
Hast Fourth Stret
Public Service
Water Works Department
Pushing Work On New Road Near Lorain
Grading on the Lorain and West Virginia road near Lorain on the Dunfer property where the crossing over Black River is underway today. Ten teams and men at work. Lake Shore electric to Hiysia to be raised at grade. Al Wellington the Wabash has 40,000 ties in stock plus construction machinery. About 150 cars of ties have arrived. ties arriving at 5,000 per day.
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W. Virginia Road
Lorain
Dunfer
Black River
Wok
Lake Shore Electric
Hiysia
al Wellington
Wabash
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Grievange
State Board of Arbitration
Capt. Worth
Stevens
Want Railway Company
S-E
Elyria Vs
Wooster
Anna Kraszer
Colle Early
Bede Eaton Sweethearts
Adam Bede
Elyria Chautauqua
Adam Hede
Columbia Mills
Columbia Steel Mills Company
Fice
J. W. Sampsell
Crisp
Altésir Rose Moriarty
Cgeners Administration
Jankor
Leen
Strowt
Harry H. Smith & Co
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