Dudgeon the Lorain Contractor Found Safe After Missing Week
Lorain carpenter and contractor Dudgeon disappeared a week before Christmas leaving debts and worry. Attorney Resek traced him through Chicago and St Louis by a decoy advertisement, found him in a small St Louis town, and arranged his return. Dudgeon explained he left due to financial strain, worked hard to recover, and planned to come home next Wednesday to resolve creditors’ affairs.
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G. A. Resek
St. Louis
Dudgeon
South Lorain
Doane and Co
Resek
Clark
Pontine
Dadgeon
Mr. Resek
Thie
Chicago
St. Louie
Wally
Lorain
Return of the Discouraged Man Pleases Dudgeon Family
Friday might and his news to Mrs Dudgeon brings joy to the Dudgeon family as anticipation builds for his return after a remorseful song letter expressing penitence and intent to come home. Death of Mrs Miller mourned in Elyria with funeral held at German Evangelical church.
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Miller
Ernest Miller
Charles Minlar
Elyria
Stick
Brownhelmw
North Amber
German Evangelical Church
Tiny Reporter Column Notes On Scripted Etiquette
Fragmented column item notes a tiny reporter promises to publish shore communications free from objectionable purpose but will not be responsible for content presented. It suggests accompanying material and states good faith, but lacks clear names or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghiaenim
AgnArAnlee
The Boy Bandits Conviction Sparks Debate on Punishment
In Chicago the boy bandits were convicted after confessing and with corroborating evidence. The piece argues against death, noting their bad surroundings and education, and urges lifelong confinement with hard labor to protect the public while allowing reflection and repentance. It calls for public vigilance and mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Moter
Joanade
Theda
Run Over Henry J Eaton in Fatal Toledo Rail Injury
Henry J Eaton twenty seven a brakeman lay fatally injured near North Amherst when he slipped from a foot board and fell under a locomotive. He was brought to Elyria where he died soon after arrival. His mother traveled from Toledo to identify the remains.
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Henry J. Eaton
Toledo
North Amherst
Elyria
Found Dead James Tracy a Lorain County tramp printer
James Tracy a tramp printer of the old school was found dead in bed Monday at a lodging house run by Mrs. WL McNeal on West avenue. He likely died of heart disease triggered by prolonged drinking. About sixty, with no known relatives, Tracy wandered summers and wintered in Elyria or Oberlin where he found work. He was known and liked by Lorain County printers.
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James Tracy
WL McNeal
West Avenue
Tracy
Elyria
Oberlin
Lorain County
Harness Arrives for City Fire Department Team
The harness for the city fire department team has arrived and is being hung from the ceiling in the room under the opera house. It is expected that the chemical engine will be ready for use by Tuesday morning if needed.
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Fire Department
Opera House
Uae
Lon
Protection from assassins waistcoat offered for Roosevelt inventor
Polish inventor Casimer Zegien of South Bend Ind claims a pallet proof cloth for a waistcoat worn next to the body, lighter than a half pound per square foot, tested against 44 caliber bullets. He says McKinley was offered a waistcoat two weeks before his death but Cortelyou delayed consideration until the following month. Also notes a US appeals court ruling that a dog is property and qualifies as chattel in Alaska.
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Casimer Zegien
Sooth Bend
Ind
Roosevelt
Zegien
McKinley
Cortelyou
United States Court of Appeals
P. C. Burkal
Alaska
Defiant exchange over Webber Chamberlain candidacy
In a Monday interview Mr E G Johnson challenges a Chronicle report about a county man overhearing a conversation before a political contest. He calls the quoted line an infernal lie and vows to expose the source. Chamberlain’s campaign is described as degenerating into defamation.
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E. G. Johnson
Chronicle
Johnson
Huron County
Webber
Chamberlain
Thomas
Lee Day Returns Home from Europe to Elyria
Elyria attorney Lee Day, joined by his uncle W A Day of Sheffield, has returned from several months abroad in Europe. He says no sight abroad can replace his devotion to his hometown and plans to resume practice in Elyria.
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Tee Day
Elyria
W. A. Day
Sheffield
Europe
Thiasity
Mr. Day
Wanted Lady or Gentleman for Business Proposition
Classified notice seeking a fair educated woman or man for a business proposition. Salary listed at 18 dollars per week. Respond by mailing addressed with a stamp to J Herb in Gan Delivery.
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Herb
Gan
Fire damages barber Charles Wagner home on East Avenue
A Sunday morning blaze at the Wagner residence attic level caused heavy damage estimated at 800 dollars and partially insured. Fire department prevented spread to nearby homes while bystander John Ruasal’s property sustained heat damage. Wagner family evacuated to temporary lodging with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Leno. Mike Schuuter, 31, a Lorain laborer, and Katie Orend, 21, of Lorain, listed in the article. Pauline Krantter named administratrix of Pauline R Krantter estate in Shefield with 1,200 bond.
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Charles Wagner
John Ruasal
Wagner
Mra
J. A. Lenaon
Black River Township Plans Local Option Election
A petition led by Oak Point manager J B Brinzley prompted Black River township to schedule a local option election. With 39 signers, trustees passed a resolution for an election on April 4, with a regular special election to follow if needed, aiming to mobilize the township’s full electorate.
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Black River Township
J. B. Brinzley
Oak Point
Northwestern awards 100 Rhodes-style liberal arts scholarships
Northwestern University establishes 100 new scholarships in the college of liberal arts, open to applicants nationwide. Selection emphasizes character, leadership, service, high scholarship, physical vigor, and educated bearing, with high schools nominating graduates and the university choosing the winners.
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College of Liberal Arts
Northwestern University
Cecil Rhodes
Barbershop Relocates to Nicholls Block Below Eldred’s
A barber shop moved to the Nicholls block beneath Eldred’s bookstore with L Myers guiding the setup. Owner Hanenstein invites former patrons and new customers to visit and says he will be pleased to see all who call or stop by, dated 140030 D. Hanenstein.
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Share
Nicholls
Eldred
L Myers
Hanenstein
For Sale Pore Clean Spring Water Ice 425 Tons
For sale at reasonable price. Ice from winter storage in O Dole fee houses from the spring in Ely’s quarry. Available cheap in bulk or carload quantities. Contact Pfundr at home phone 99 and 695, 13916.
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O. Dole
Epring
Elys
Captain Rose Dead After Long City Pioneer Life
Captain Rose, longtime Lorsin resident since 1887, died Friday night after a battle with tuberculosis. A 56 year veteran of Brent lakes boating, he witnessed shipbuilding advances from piling vessels to steel steamers and was born at North Ridgeville in 1284.
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Walter 3. Rose
Lorsin
Brent Lakes
North Ridgeville
Martin Sues for Divorce from F H Martin Following Allegations
John H. Martin files for divorce and alimony from F H Martin in the Court of Common Pleas. They wed in 1896 and have two daughters aged four and six. Plaintiff alleges adultery gross neglect of duty extreme cruelty and habitual drunkenness. A E Lawrence represents the plaintiff.
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John H. Martin
Partnership Dissolved For Local Tailor and Clothier
George H. Chapman and his brother Edward Chapman have dissolved their partnership in this city. Edward plans to open a tailor shop in the new block on Mill Street, built by Robinson and Metcalf, as the two pursue separate clothing businesses.
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George H. Chapman
Edward
Robinson and Metcalf
Millstraet
Workers Plan Demand To Restore Precut Wages
Antipathy grows among steel plant employees after wage cuts. In the past week, departments planned action to restore the old wage scale. Friday morning a department meeting drafted a formal request to return to prior pay, with other departments likely to follow toward Manager Suppea.
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Suppea
Parade Fotos Highlight Handsome Looks and Style
Parade features capture of plain people transformed by photography with tips on lighting posing and styling. Leitera notes that confidence and presentation elevate appearance in every shot.
Junior Ex Likely Canceled This Year
The Junior Exhibit may not be held this year as a mayoral order to plow the Opera House disrupted rehearsals and a large stage is required. With about fifty students, organizers face a tight arrangement challenge and some teachers advocate abandoning the event, a path already taken elsewhere.
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Juniox
Left Her Estate to the College in Oberlin News
Misa Looy A Thompson, an Oberlin pioneer temperance worker, died Saturday at her home and reportedly left her estate to Oberlin College. D J Dalmage, 83, died Saturday at his son A A Dalmage’s Oberlin home. a Willoughby pioneer who spent most of his life in North Amherst.
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Misa Looy
A. Thompson
Oberlin
Miss Thompson
Oberlin College
D. J. Dalmage
A. A. Dalmage
Willoughby
North Ajoherst
Death on Hiddle Avenue
Myron L Dutton died at his home on Middle avenue around two Sunday afternoon. He was sixty three years old. His family had recently moved to the city. The funeral is set for Tuesday at two in the afternoon with Rev Sala officiating. Come to Monroe Studio for up to date photographs by skilled workmen.
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Myron L Dutton
Middle Avenue
Rev. Sala
Gilt Edge Standard Bred Kentucky Harness Horse
Feenie Clay and Lady Sim mons are described as bay mares about 15 hands high, sound and gentle. They are suitable for driving single or double harness and are noted as very stylish. The listing mentions Onlor address Q Z Montague Haron 0 as contact details.
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Kentucky
Hormen Feenie Clay
Lady Simmons
Q. Z Montague
Haron
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