Wheeler Turns Yacht Venture Into Summer Profits
Elyria man Jos W M Wheeler will profit from a yachting cruise to Danbury Connecticut aboard his power boat Advertiser. He trades advertising space on the boat for supplies and plans a June 11 departure with a cabin and new engine to boost revenue and promotional reach.
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Jos
W. M Wheeler
Elyria
Danbury,Conn
The
Advertiser
Cleveland Progs
Wheeler Ig
Wheeler
Erie
Erie Canal
Hudson River
Long Island Sound
Capt
Martin Mueller Opposes Green Line Traction Proposal
Martin Mueller presided at a council meeting in President Smith’s absence and declared he would not support accepting bids. He urged referral of the traction proposal to a committee of the whole, arguing the move aimed to delay and that no franchise should be saved by competitive bids.
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Martin Mueller
Smith
Mueller
Faxon
Light Contract Now Ready for Bidders
The council approved specifications for a city lighting contract on Tuesday night. The city seeks full service including plant and labor to supply current, with bids due for five or ten year terms and a ten percent deposit required to show good faith.
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Sven Martin Mueil
Elfy
Cowneil
Lorain County Pool Tournament Declared Off
The Lorain county pool tournament at Temple alleys was declared off due to lack of enthusiasm and players’ interest in other sports, ending the ongoing event.
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Lorain County
Temple Alleys
Solicitor Attacks Chamber of Commerce in Council Meeting
City Solicitor W B Johnston ridicules chamber of commerce over a two part resolution on public contracts and paving projects. He accuses the chamber of taking credit for council efforts and mocks calls for quick action on winter repairs and street paving.Councilmen debate the practicality of the chamber’s suggestions, including paving Cleveland street Clark street and Sugar Ridge road.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
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Chamber of Conmmerce
Canneil
Johnston
Council
Smith
Faxon
Cleveland Street
Clark Street
Sugar Ridge Road
Eathes Have Not Where to Lay Their Heads
William Eathe and his wife, arrested while sleeping in a shed on the Italy grounds, are described as hobos lacking shelter or resources. They reportedly survive in a ground hole near Massey quar with a coal fire and an improvised roof, driven out by a lumber yard owner over fire fears. Both reportedly drink heavily and face possible delirium tremens.
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William Eathe
Italy
Elyria Posse
Eathes
Jury Deadlocks in Harte Embezzlement Case
The jury in the Arthur Th. Harte embezzlement case failed to reach a verdict after over a day of deliberation and was discharged at 9 20 this morning. Harte and Foote were held under new bonds of 500 each for the next term of court while charges against them are continued.
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Harte
Foote
Arthur Th. Harte
Foora
Yailroad
Humane society official calls for restraint on publicity
Agent A. EB. Lawrence of the humane society criticizes press treatment of a controversial object. He says the papers blamed the commissioners, while an out of town absence led to accusations against him. He plans to revisit the issue when public attention subsides.
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A. EB. Lawrence
the Humane Society
Commissioners
John Weskler Recovering After Bridge Fall Incident
John Wes hl er reported to be getting along nicely at the hospital after a fall from the Lodi street bridge Monday night. Doctors expect a quick recovery and discharge with no unforeseen complications. The B and C considers a special Pullman train excursion to Washington for teachers during Easter vacation from March 30 to April 6, details to follow.
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John Weehsler
Lodi Street
John
Washington, D. C
Particnars
Chautauqua Promoters Face Deficit and Staffing Crisis
Promoters of the Chautauqua in Elyria announce a deficit of 150 to be covered and demand a permanent tabernacle for success. They report no event this summer without new workers and vow to resign after two years of effort. The board cites weak turnout and insufficient funding as reasons for stepping back.
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Chautauqua
Elyria
Chautauqua Board
J. P. Sala
W. E. Cadmus
G. W. Johnson
W. C. Dawson
Chapman
Henny Dykeman
EL M. Rice
Wei
Firefighters battle east side water flood at Garford plant
The Garford company used an old fire engine to drain a flooded cellar in their new East Side building after heavy rainfall. Floodwaters overwhelmed the surface pump while four horses pulled the steamer through muddy roads to reach the site.
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Garford Company
East Side
Fighting Bell Claims in Bankruptcy Court
Referee It HH Remington of Cleveland is in Elyria today in room No. 1 hearing testimony in the Bell Hardware bankruptcy case. A large number of approved bills against the firm have been filed. Bell and his two sons, members of the Bell Hardware company, allege wage claims against the firm. Other company members contest these claims. The case is expected to conclude late today.
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HH Remington
Cleveland
Elyria
Bell Hardware
Bell
Bell Hardware Company
Hardware Company
City Council approves park project with $1000 spend
The council without a dissenting vote authorized the service board to spend 1000 on Big park work based on city engineer plans. The plan includes a broad central walk from the courthouse to the fountain, grading, and new walks with a proposed path toward the Masonic Temple and post office.
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Service Board
Big Park
Court House
Wasts Temple
Mavror Chapman
Masonic Temple
Captain Whitney reports drowning at river bottom site
Capt Whitney believes a man drowned after slipping into a forty foot hole near the fair grounds Monday night. The body is not found though cries were heard. investigators mark a south of the hole as the probable spot and expect the body to surface soon. Lorain March 13. The Nativity Catholic Church plans a new church this summer costing 65000 dollars.
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Whitner
Fair Grounds
Strike Threat Pressures Lorain Shipyards Amid Mass Fitter Walkout
The Lorain yards of the American Shipbuilding Company face a strike risk as fitters debate joining coworkers already on the picket line. About 406 workers are involved, and a broad shutdown could halt new boats and repair work, delaying spring operations and drydock repairs for several freighters already under contract.
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Lorain
American Shipbuilding Company
Shipbuilding “Company
The
Elyria Teachers Club Welcomes Dr Carson Highlights
The Elyria Teachers Club hosts Dr C T Carson a leading Ohio school expert noting his insights from a March Monthly issue. The visit showcases the club’s informal meetings outside speakers and strong community cooperation with high school leaders and foreign pupils.
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C. T. Carson
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National Educational Association
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Br. Carson
Elyria Teachers’ Club
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