Oberlin College Secures Big Gift For Library Building
Oberlin College trustees report Andrew Carnegie conditions met and a $125,000 gift secured for a new library. An ongoing endowment campaign of $500,000 nears completion with only $2,276 left to raise by midnight Saturday. The total working funds would reach $3,000,000 after the $100,000 addition, while college enrollment and attendance show strong six year growth. Trustees will not disclose donor names. over 200 contributors are registered.
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Andrew Carnegie
Obelin College
Boston
Spear Library
Oberlis, College
Conservatory of Music
Theolegical Seminary
Frank L Biggs Seeks State Dairy and Food Post
Frank L Biggs, long active in Newark civic life, is running for State Dairy and Food commissioner. A farmer’s son educated at National Normal University, he built a career as a traveling salesman, educator, and business leader. He served on Newark’s school board, emphasizes nonpartisan education, and holds roles in the United Commercial Travelers and Masonic groups. His early life on the farm shaped his work ethic and public service.
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Gallia
Licking County
Board of Education
Frank Lo Degas
Gallia County
Ohio
Loz
Perents Poor
Fto
National Normal University
Newark
Wark
Alvar
Biges
Nowick Boamt of
Thre
Republican Party
United Commercial Travelers
Nework Masonic Club
Methodist Church
Mrs West Seeks Divorce Over Unstable Marriage Strife
Angie L West, age sixteen at marriage in St Louis, sues Frank T West for divorce alleging years of hardship including multiple children, financial strain, and alleged neglect after moving between Michigan and Illinois. She cites misused money and attempts at custody amid a history of unsteady support and stepfamily strain.
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Angie L. West
Frank T. West
St. Louis
Kay
Ms. West
Ror Inmsbaud
Himar Kane
Vins West
West
Michigan
Bilyria
MISS IRMA JACOBS BIG STURGEON MARRIED GRABBED A BOY
In Lorain on Tuesday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs W N Tar cobs and Afr William Golmer were married. Rev George Goetz officiated. The couple left for Washington D C and will reside with the bride's parents. Golmer is a pattern smoking show manager.
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Lorain
W. N. Tarcobs
William
Golmer
George Goetz
Manuel Evangelical
Washington, D. C
Elyria
Golmar
Mr. Golmar
Hlyria
Dreyfus Innocence Urged as Court Opens
Paris June 26 Procurator General Baudin argued in the Supreme Court that he believed Dreyfus innocent and Esterhazy guilty. He urged quashing the proceedings without a retrial, seeking dismissal of the case.
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Paris
Supreme
Baudein
Dreyfus
Esterhazy
My Cottage Home Waltz Earns 40000 Copies Orders
Ernest of Amherst a former Western Union operator at Lorain wrote the words for a Waltz song entitled My Cottage Home. Music by J Mure. The piece has become a hit and Ernest has received orders for over 40,000 copies. He is currently touring the East on business.
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A. BE. Ernest
Amherst
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lorain
J. ©. Murethe
Ernest
Mr. Ernest
Sudanese Deaths and Capture in Talodi Expedition
A punitive expedition from El-Oheid to relieve Talodi killed three hundred fifty Sudanese and captured one hundred after tribesmen attacked the Talodi garrison in early June. Forty Egyptians died in the clash. The tribesmen resented the government post in their area. The expedition reports no losses.
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Cairg
El-Oheid
Talodi
Church trustees plan two lots for east side chapel
At a trustees meeting of the Church of Christ on Tuesday evening, it was decided to purchase two parcels on the corner of Prospect and Sugar Ridge road from J. C. Win. The church likely intends to erect a chapel for the east side members on the new land.
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The
Church of Christ
Prospect
Sugar Ridge Road
J. C.win
Boost the Chautauqua at Elyria fairgrounds this year
The Elyria Chautauqua association will not erect a theatre at the fairgrounds this year. If the Chautauqua becomes permanent, depending on this summer’s success, they will plan future meetings. Managers say ticket sales are slow and the venture risks failure with last year’s losses weighing on the group.
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Elyria Chalanqua Association
Chatauqua
Convention Opens at Oberlin for Music Teachers Meet
The twenty eighth annual Music Teachers National Association convention opened in Oberlin with an address by Oberlin College President King. A three day program has been planned with interesting and educative papers to be read.
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Music Teachers National Association
Oberlin
Oberlin College
King
Prosecution Chief Named Special Counsel in Oil Trust Probe
Chicago June 2 special counsel appointment announced by B Morrison who led the packers trial. He will investigate the Standard Oil Company and several railroads, accepting the role to manage the government inquiry into their management.
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Chicago
B. Morrison
Standard Oil Company
Lorain Board Urges G and S W Railway to Sound Sirens
The Lorain board of public services asked the railway company to sound crossing signals at approaching crossings to prevent accidents like the Marian Hoth death. The board took no action regarding Lorain Street roadway.
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Board of Public Servies of
Liarain
G. & &. W. Rulway Company
Lorain
Marian Hoth
Lorain Street
Disturbance on Crosby Street In Oberlin Incident
The Oberlin News reports two colored women caused a disturbance on Crosby street near Oberlin late Sunday evening. The four involved were described as fully intoxicated with whiskey and warrants were issued for the quartet.
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Oberlin
Crosby Street
Auditor's report deemed correct by state official
County Auditor Otto Haseradt received a communication from the auditor of State stating his report on the liquor tax settlement was correct. Walter Gilmore, who ran a pool room in the Ely Power block, moved his fixtures to Oberlin to boost his business there. A classified ad offers a 21 room Second street home with modern amenities for 5500 and terms through F. A. Smith & Bro.
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Otto Haseradt
Auditor of State
Walter Gilmore
Ely Power Block
Oberlin
College Town
Second Street
F. A. Smith & Bro
Elyria Block
Sheriff Salisbury Tactful Officer Story Highlights Valor
A historical portrait lauds Sheriff Salisbury for courage under pressure during multiple labor conflicts. tales recount his calm in Lorain strike protection eight years earlier, quelling unrest with talks and restrained force, and guiding quarry workers and deputies through tense stand-offs near Amherst and Grafton to avoid violence.
Bursts of Speed by Electric Cars
A report of a speed record near Lorain as electric cars set a rapid mile run between here and Sorn Uke. The vehicles feature oscillating postas and new Darels of his screams. The railway speed is deemed faster.
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Lake
Sype
Here
Sorn
Uke
Lorain
Methodist church board meeting at parsonage ends pleasantly
Phe wembére of the official Methodist Episcopal board met at the parsonage Tuesday evening with Rev Dr Day as host and wife. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed themselves. Also advertised are lots on Ohio Street from 300 to 500 dollars with 50 feet frontage and 140 feet deep. Located between street cars and Dean Electric on East Side, with sidewalks. A. Smith & Bro. 301-803 Biyrla Block. 25-8t
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Phe Wembére
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Day San Ware Eng
Ohio St
Dean Electric
A. Smith & Bro
Biyrla
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Frank L. Biggs
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Convention OF Music Teachers
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