Oberlin graduate Dana Durand named deputy commissioner
In Washington on March 6 James R. Garfield was sworn in as secretary of the Interior and Herbert Knox Smith became commissioner of the bureau of corporations. The president appointed E. Dana Durand of California as deputy commissioner of corporations to succeed Smith. Durand, formerly secretary of the industrial commission, is an Oberlin College graduate and had been with the bureau.
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Washington
James R. Garfield
Ing
Herbert Knox Smith
Bureau of Corporations
Suci Ceding Garfield
E. Dana Durand
Corporations
Smith
Durand
Bureau
California
Nis
The
Industrial Commission
Oberlin College
Nay Revoke Gas Franchise at Lorain
Lorain March 6 City Solicitor Adams may pursue revocation of the Citizens Gas and Electric Company franchise. A special council committee says the provider cannot ensure steady East Side gas flow and has ignored promises of better service, seeking legal steps to gain city control.
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Lorain
Adams
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Home Office
Brown
Vinol Cod Liver Tonic Promises Strength for Elyria Women
H A Crandall at Lady's Drug Store touts Vinol as a vitality boosting cod liver oil tonic. It claims to improve appetite and digestion, enrich blood, and restore strength, with a money back guarantee if no benefit. Sold widely, Elyria is urged to try Vinol through local dealer Hady's Drug Store.
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Elyria
H. A. Crandall
Lady's Drug Stare
Alyria
Hady
Vigol
Igen
Change of venue granted in Hicks vs Guardian Savings case
In Cleveland, Judge Chapman granted a change of venue to Lorain county common pleas in a $20,000 damage suit filed by John Hicks against Guardian Savings & Trust Co and Samuel F Bool. Hicks claims Bool used his money in stock speculation with trust officers and mortgages were taken in Bool's wife Elizabeth Bool's name. Hicks says he lost $4,100 and faced $5,000 in mitigation costs.
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Cleveland
Lorain County
Hicks
Bool
Trust Company
Elizabeth Bool
Youngstown Man May Head Dibell Trust
A local rumor suggests A. C. Dinkey would succeed W. E. Corey as head of United States Steel Corp. Dinkey currently leads Carnegie Steel Co and several contenders include T. W. Jenks, Thomas McDonald, and Mr. Hunt from Carnegie works.
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Youngstown, O
W. E. Corey
A. C. Dinkey
United States Steel Corporation
Dinkey
Carnegie Steel Co
T. W. Jenks
Thomas McDonald
Youngstown
Mr. Hunt
Carnegie
Homestead
Illness Delays Culpepper Murder Trial In Virginia
Philip Strother and his brother James face trial for the murder of William F. Bywaters as illness halts proceedings. Dr. H T Chelf testifies Strother suffers grip with severe nausea amid the trial strain. Judge Harrison prepares jury instructions on emotional insanity and different homicide degrees.
Sap Time Arrives as Sugar Camps Open in Ohio
Johnny rushes to tell his father the sap is running in Ohio maple groves. Campers collect sap from trees, boil it in iron cauldrons, and enjoy maple sugar at festive gatherings. The season lasts weeks with warm weather extending sap and sugar quality.
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Johnny
Maple Grove
Ohio
Rover
Fine Art Tailoring Opens at New York Racket Store
A new tailoring establishment debuts at the New York Racket Store inviting customers to view its line and potential savings regardless of purchasing status. The notice emphasizes showcasing products and price advantages.
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New York
Desbecker, Block Co., Tailoring Company
Spring Suit or Overcoat
Advertises spring suits and overcoats made to order with prices starting at $12.00.
County approves sheep claims and home trustee appointment
County commissioners approved additional sheep claims for Perry Kenney Peter Schlife J F Wolfe William Peck Walter Dyke A E Pratt W H Kelsey Clifton Chapin John Urig M C Smith Reuben Chester F B Braithwaite and Fred Myers Dr F Young was appointed trustee of the Oberlin Children's Home to succeed himself Plans and specifications for a $900 county treasurer office alteration were adopted and the stenographer’s office will move upstairs.
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Perry Kenney
Peter Schlife
J. F. Wolfe
William Peck
Walter Dyke
A E. Pratt
W. H. Kelsey
Clifton Chapin
John Urig
M. C. Smith
Reuben Chester
F. BE. Braithwaite
Fred Myers
Dr F
Can You Play Wild Geese Tavitiuiens for Children
Fragmented OCR notes describe a game or activity for children involving straw and cards, hints of a quest or scavenger style search. It mentions a search under no vise and a distant location quest leading to a favorable wheel and reminder of an event.
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Ventlemin
Washingtons smallpox visit and era diary notes
The excerpt recounts George Washington possibly contracting smallpox during a Barbados visit with his half brother Laurence in late 1751. A Maryland writer notes a diary entry from November 17, 1751 describing a strong smallpox attack and recovery by December 7. The text includes critique of archaic spelling and capitalization.
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Weshinden
Try
George Wishingto
Reiten
John Bell
Maryland
London
Washington
Barbados
Laurence
Mount Vernon
Lanalin
Washirgton
Chicago News
Wreck of New York Central Train Strikes Tivoli Near Poughkeepsie
Ten seriously injured and possibly fatally for one in Tuesday crash of New York Central No. 6 near Tivoli 7 miles north of Poughkeepsie. A defective coupling broke the train, separating sleepers and diner from engine and baggage car, causing the derailment as it left Cleveland.
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Poughkeepsie, N
New York
Central
Cleveland
Tivoli
Poughkeepsie
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Oberlin
GAO GD
East Side
Cleveland Court
Dibel Trust
LaGfon's
Bins
Steddman’s
Mill St. Baker’s
Lodi
SA Strother
Webywaters
Strother Brothers
Bywaters
Chas. V. Porter
Kennedy
Tyner
Hartford City
Ind
Ceylon
Garden of Eden
Adam
Tubung
Meyer
Rastha Soepialen
National Bank
United States
I. C .B. Blanchard
Savings Deposit Bank & Trust Co
C. B. Blanchard
State of Ohio
W. B. Johnston
International Tailoring Co
New Yok
Chicago
Telloriss
Jewett Goodman
U. S
Eighth St
Blaine Bros
Broad ST
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