Two More Trades Lace Factory Is Assured Strike Action
Lorain March 28. Electricians and blacksmiths at the shipyard join the strike, threatening a temporary plant shutdown as they control cranes and other crucial machinery. The American Ship Building Company brings in nonunion workers, with eight platoons of strikebreakers now rivetting. Within a week 1,800 nonunion men are expected on site amid reported clashes and rising tension. Special police and Cleveland laborers arrive as the yard is alleged to become a pivot in breaking the strike. company officials refuse to confirm or deny.
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Lorain
Oweht
Palse
Evey
Nto
F.C. Lamareche
Farmers oppose dam policy as city plans seasonal boating use
The Country Club directors and city authorities decide to open Turner’s dam for flood season and close it during summer for boating. Farmers south of town gain no benefit as low lands remain flooded and future freshets threaten water control. City plans aim to appease farmers but faces continued discontent amid recurring floods.
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Country Club
Lorain News Boys Farewell Seen At Owling Public Square
An invasion of Lorain news boys gathered in the public square and at the Opera House for a farewell event to F A Rowley of the Lorain Times Herald. The crowd viewed the Crocker animal show and the train scene, as locals bid farewell amid mixed applause and bruised excitement.
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Lorain
Opera House
Crocker
F. A. Rowley
Mrs Ernest Barton Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike
Mrs. Ernest Barton of Cleveland narrowly escaped a lightning strike that hit her home on Fifth Street yesterday. Her prompt actions saved the house from fire. injuries were limited to the baby’s forehead, with other family members unharmed.
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Ernest Barton
Cleveland
H. J. Lewis
Fifth Street
Holt
Avon Township School Centralization Debate Draws Sides
Avon township faces a heated dispute over centralizing schools with two northern and one southern campus planned. Supporters cite improved graded schools and greater efficiency while opponents warn of higher taxes, road issues, and longer walks for children. A vote likely. local German Catholic property owners are a key factor in the debate.
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Avon Township
Lace factory plans at Elyria from Dowie followers
Scottish workers aiding Dowie in Zion City organize a lace factory in Elyria with 100000 dollars paid in, aiming to start operations soon. The plant will hire about 200 workers initially, 60 percent women, and position Elyria as a prominent American lace producer.
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Scotland
Zion City
Elyria
America
Dowie
Voice Raised in Defence of Feathered Songsters
A 1907 Elyria letter urges city leaders to curb boys shooting rifles at song birds. The writer, a city resident, argues birds beautify the area and attract visitors, noting spring merrymaking drives the birds away. She asks the newspaper to press for a prohibitive law in the city.
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Elyria
Hizzoner Off Shooting Ducks In St Clair Flats
Mayor Chapman and associates boarded the one o clock train for the St Clair flats to pursue ducks though ice is breaking on the river. Chapman hopes to hide behind an ice floe and shoot ducks as they light. BLN Smith presided in police court noting one drunk, William Clough paying six dollars. Mrs. Austin promotes buckwheat cakes in old fashioned style. Reporter wants ads to yield results.
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Chapman
L. B. Fauver
Clyde Wilcox
Wred Wolf
St. Clair Flats
St. Clair River
Bln. Smith
Willia Clough
George Mapes Dies. longtime Masonry secretary in city
George Mapes former Lake Shore freight agent died at 2 30 PM at his West Broad street home after long residence in the town. He served as secretary of the four orders of Masonry in this city.
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George Mapes
Lake Shore
West Broad Street
Four Orders of Masonry
Elyria Auto Club Seeks State Association Entry
Elyria autoists plan to seek admission to the Ohio Automobile Association at the Cleveland delegates meeting on Saturday. A Elyria Buzz cart owners meeting tonight will organize a club as officials prepare to send representatives to push for admittance.
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Ohio Automobile Association
Cleveland
Elyria Autoists
State Association
Elyria “Buzz” Cart
Boy Punctured By Pitchfork in Family Accident
The twelve year old son of John Stans living on Cleveland street was struck in the back by a dropped pitchfork while two boys helped with chores this morning. A doctor said the forks penetrated back muscles but did not puncture the lungs. serious but not confirmed unless complications arise.
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John Stans
Cleveland Street
Tay
City of Detroit Opens Cleveland to Detroit Navigation Season
The steamer City of Detroit arrived at 4 30 P M yesterday marking the first spring voyage between Cleveland and Detroit. The crowd and whistles welcomed nearly 100 passengers including the Detroit News toys Band. The band played Coming Through the Rye as D C McIntyre disembarked amid cheers and police helped clear the dock after the large crowd gathered along the Superior street riverfront.
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Cleveland
Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company
Detroit
Superior
Detroit News Toys Band
D. C. McIntyre
Laborer Sues Vinton Co. for Accident Injury
Louis Roder, a Garford factory laborer, sues his employer Vinton Co. for 1990 dollars after a stairway fall when a board left on steps caused a rib fracture. He alleges negligence in mishandling the loading path. Home seekers and colonists tickets offered by B and O Railroad.
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Louis Roder
Garford
Vinton Company
Roder
Real Estate Market Sees Bright Prospects For Apartments
Warm weather boosts demand for apartment property as plans shape a 26 by 75 foot block on East Broad street for David Geha. Builders cite high material costs and a tight supply of houses, but foresee lower prices for supplies and strong returns from apartment housing at 18 to 20 dollars per suite.
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East Broad Street
Campbell
David Geha
Broad Street
Biyria
West Broad Street
Prowl in Disguise of Tramps Seen by Police Detectives
Two hobos captured Wednesday night told a policeman they may know the identities of Hague residence robbers. They traveled from Erie, Pennsylvania, with the suspects and described the method of begging to test for unoccupied homes. An Elysia officer warns spring brings such criminals. Special tomorrow heavy home song My Southern Home, 16 cents at Ryaxie's Music Store.
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Hague
Erie
Ely‘sia
Southern
Ryaxiey
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