Gas franchise controversy prompts correspondence in Elyria
A long letter from Geo. H. Chamberlain of Elvira addresses his role in the 1908 gas franchise case with The Citizens Gas and Electric Light Co. He asserts no improper payments, defends his conduct, and disputes claims by Mr Garford and Mr Johnson. The piece links Chronicle editor Cham berlain to favorable shifts after a $2500 payment and questions motives behind recent press attacks.
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Citizens Gas and Electric Light Company
Garford
KG. Johnson
Transation
Notica
Columbus
Elyria
E G Johnson
Oae
Johnson
Berry Bros
Gas
Dollar Gas
Geo. H. Chamberlain
Elvira
Ohio
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Home Gas Company
Logan Gas
Met
Baforw
Tha Counsil
Sounds
Columon
Home Company
Madden
Ite
Chronicle
Ad- Vocste
Chronicle Gang
Logan Company
Pablo
Hamberlainn
Exzpard
Journal notes on Bryan Roosevelt debate and southern views
A Cleveland observer recounts conversations with Hoke Smith John Temple Graves and Lars Jones about 1908 politics. They discuss Roosevelt Bryan and Cleveland sentiment favoring Grover Cleveland renomination with remarks on southern voters and race dining with a Negro as a controversial topic. The piece notes warm weather and early spring mood in town.
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Joel Chandler Harteter
Renikg
Hoke Smith
Hesdleman
Cleveland
John Temple Graves
Oberlin
Sena Les
Lars Jones
Jones
Elke Club
William Jennings Bryan
Reid Jones
Roosevelt
Ecallion
Devil’s Army
Bryan
Pothread Mosse
South
Hrvaniem
Elyria
United States
Boceerslt
Roossvelé
Olsar
Grover Cleveland
Haess
Seough Alems
Ohio
Hanae
Imacy
Megro
Rousing Meeting at the Court House in Elyria
Nearly two hundred Republicans gathered in the comicn pleaa court room Friday night to denounce Tammany ring rule and demand clean politics. Speakers including Judge Webber and Rev Cadman urged caucus participation, noting promises of office to secure support and warning against machine nominees.
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W B Johnston
Burke and Co
Thia Gaty
Chronicle
A L Gar- Lord
Frank ‘Wilford
Garford
Enid
Thas
Tippecanoe Club
Cleveland
Chas Ecalyn
Stroup
Johnston-Burke
Washington
Judge Webber
Inter
Congress
Frings
Nye
Gotlon
McKinley
Hinman
Fia
Elyria
W. A Brainan
M. H Levagood
Chicken Thieves Brought to Jail in County
Tine Beal and Charles Smith were brought to the county jail from Lorain on Monday. They have been bound over to the grand jury on burglary charges. The men had been stealing chickens for some time, but were not detected until recently.
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Tine Beal
Charles Smith
Lorain
Grand
Orphan’s Home in Oberlin Praised for Children Welfare
Humane officer Bhark of Lorain escorted two small children to the Oberlin Orphan’s Home. The mother, Mrs Emme Whealock of Lorain, lost her husband two years ago and, unable to support her kids, surrendered a young boy under three and a girl about five. The article lauds the home’s care and urges ample support.
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Oberlin
Bhark
Lorain
Mra Emme Whealock
Chamber of Commerce sets 1904 committees and banquet plan
The Chamber of Commerce held its Tag monthly meeting in the council chambers with little business. President Ensign named standing committees for 1904 including membership, city improvements, streets, new industries, railroads, education, advertising, insurance, social, and building. The banquet was scheduled for the month’s end with Onalonel J J Baltivan likely speaker.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ensign
H Squire Jr
F O Wilkliams
Q Chbapman
Fred Wolt
George H. Ely
G Sharp
H A Dykeman
A M Andres
People's Column Preview and Note on Submissions
A brief notice explains the column will feature short communications when appropriate and free from objectionable content. Writers must provide their name to accompany submissions as a sign of good faith for publication.
Postal Employees in Politics Rules Tightened
A government advisory clarifies that classified civil servants must abstain from active political involvement. Postmasters and others in classified positions may vote and hold private opinions but should not direct political movements or participate in campaigns to avoid public scandal or duty neglect.
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Tom
Arenes
Apies
Mai Paymeine Neri
Payoc
Thous
Day expresses readiness to drop out amid political pressure
In a letter to the editor, Hubert Day says he is willing to endure hardship if his friends and the people wish it. He urges continued resolve and frames the political struggle as a grind that, while slow, will grind on.
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Hubert Day
Probate Court Grants Authority to Sell Wilhelmy Estate Lands
Probate Court appoints Christopher B Wilhelmy as administrator of the estate of Mathias Wilhelmy and issues an order authorizing the sale of lands as part of the estate settlement.
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Christopher B Wilbelmy
Mathias Wilhelmy
LW Moore Named Infirmary Director by Mon Day County Board
The county commissioners appointed LW Moore of Lorain as infirmary director to succeed the late FB Snell who died at his Copopa home. Moore is a well known Lorain resident with long service to city and township roles and is expected to perform the duties with fidelity and skill.
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LW Moore
Lorain
FB Snell
Copopa
Moore
Himsalf
Thoes
Hiss
Lorain Water Filter Plant Under Question After Tests
Cleveland electrician Dann tested Lorain city water after it passed through the municipal filter. He found heavy organic precipitates when subjected to strong electric currents, casting doubt on the plant’s efficacy and suggesting filtration may be inefficient.
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City Electrician
Dann
Cleveland
Lorain
Divimon Street
Mx Dane
Dane
Thomas Will Hun Speaker George T Thomas for Congress
Thomas T Thomas plans to run for Congress in this district to succeed the late W W Bhiles. He aims to build a strong organization across the district.
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George T Thomas
House of Representatives
W W Bhiles
Thomas
Report of heirs filed in bounty treasury case
E A Higne and F BR Eckler filed their report on the bounty treasury. The probate judge confirmed the filing and ordered it published.
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E A Higne
F BR Eckler
Bounty Treasury
Mother of Mayor Folger Dies at Home
Mrs Elima Folger, mother of Mayor Thomas Folger, died at her residence on Want Beyond Street at 8:20 AM Monday. She would have been in the seventh year of her age. The funeral is set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the home.
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Mra
Elima Folger
Thomas Folger
Hersen
Want Beyond
Steel Plant Reopens With Full Blast Monday Morning
The steel plant opens Monday morning with full operations and smoke from departments as the converting mill shows ingots ready for shipment Rex and Airey appear in the scene marking a return to normal production after downtime, with all units busy and flame visible at the mill.
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Rex
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