Stevens cites Hinman Chapman contest over Elyria delegation plan
In a May 1 1900 letter from Elyria Ohio Frank M. Stevens argues against Wilford's plan to award delegates by ward under the executive committee call. He notes the plan would misallocate delegates and cites a past probate judge contest where votes contradicted ward tallies, urging adherence to established caucus practice.
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P.O. Wilford
Frank M. Stevens
Wilford
Elyria
Oliv
BCO
Wolford
Kay
Welford
Satare
Wlyria
Firat
Lorain County
Gurd
Frst
Aveond
Jude Hinman
Mr. Chapman
Itas
Imng
F. M. Stevens
Difficulties in Making Arrests Highlight Warant Issues
A sheriff reports difficulty in securing warrants for all suspects after a Tuesday morning investigation. Several accused were in Youngstown while others are scattered. indictments lead to arraignments next Friday. One defendant traveled to Pittsburgh for a game.
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Pittsburg
Pitteburg
Youngstown
Toe
Retiree Levasgood Honored by Western Automatic
M H Tavagood, manager of the Western Automatic Machine Screw Company, retired after thirty three years of service. He formed lasting friendships during his tenure and was presented with a gold headed ebony cane by the Screw company on Saturday evening along with best wishes from all employees.
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M. H. Tavagood
Western Automatic Machine Screw Company
Levasgood
Ana
Esteam
Sorew ‘Company
Mr. Levagood
Lewis Assists Appraisal of the Big Four Road
County Auditor Lewis travels to Cincinnati to appraise the Big Four railroad. Auditors from counties along the line meet to seek higher taxation. Lorain County reports 27.28 miles of passenger track 16.23 miles of freight track and 13.62 miles of siding.
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Lewis
Cincinnati
Sassat
Big Four Railroad
Lorain
National Bank Declares Four Percent Dividend
The Fitet National Bank directors held their annual meeting Monday and announced a four percent cash dividend estimated at about $10,000. The note said the dividend would be paid to shareholders, with directors providing the brief statement to the public.
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Fitet National Bank
Mayor Hopes for Delegation to Support Candidate
Mayor received a Monday letter from J N Neal of Chillicothe Ross County asking for endorsement in his governor race. Neal, an attorney, claims power to unite democratic factions with friends aid and seeks Lorain County backing. Mayor says no candidate chosen and county convention date unclear.
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Holger
JinWerines T. Neal
Chillicothe
Ross County
Neal Raa
Lorain County
Central Committee
Pneumonia Strikes Ridgeville Woman Faces Foot Amputation
Mrs. William Varsey of Ridgeville aged fifty suffers a rare malady after severe pneumonia. Blood circulation failed in her feet. doctors fear the right foot must be amputated while the left may be saved. The Elyria council meets Tuesday night in the mayor’s court room, with the cornet chamber allotted to the primaries.
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William Varsey
Ridgeville
Elyriath
Cornett
Engine Pursues and Catches Local Thief in Lorain
In Lorain a pursuing railroad worker used an engine to chase Bert Allen who had stolen a $15 watch from J Solomon. Allen fled along the tracks but was overtaken after a brief escape and taken to the county jail awaiting grand jury action.
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Lorain
Bert Allen
Allernt Thio
Allen
J. Solomon
Solomon
Grand Jury
Grafton Man Took Poison Found Dead in Hotel
The body of Janes' Roieg was found in a Grafton lodging house Sunday morning after Rotee bought laudanum Saturday afternoon and went to the hotel to rest. Roieg did not respond to calls, door broken in, age 60, no occupation, survived by brothers and a sister in West Huntington.
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Janes’ Roieg
Allen Bighting
Grafton
Rotee
Leaves & Brothers and Sister
West Hungton
Seufert Divorce Suit Over Lost Family Estate Cash
Mrs Hattie A Seufert sues her husband for divorce alleging he sold all joint property on Elyria Broad Street and Lorain assets worth thousands and kept the cash. She claims she is separated and seeks an accounting of all monies and property in his possession. Married December 25 1878 in Elyria.
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Hattie A. Seufert
Seufert
Broad Strest
Lorain
Lavinia Fowl Sues for Divorce from Philip Fowl
Lavinia Fowl sues for divorce alleging neglect and verbal abuse by Philip Fowl in their Cleveland marriage begun November 6 1892. The suit claims lack of support and abusive language in front of others.
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Lavinia Fowl
Philip Fowl
Cleveland
Miss Hazel Salisbury Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Party
Miss Hazel Salisbury celebrated her thirteenth birthday with twenty two friends on Case road. Saturday afternoon featured music singing and games with dainty refreshments. The hostess received many beautiful gifts and expressed hope to live to see many more happy birthdays.
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Hazel Salisbury
Case Road
Eppy
Widener Elkins syndicate to finance Oberlin Lorain line
Lorain Ohio May 1 It is believed the Widener Elkine syndicate will finance the Oberlin Lorain electric line. C L Jackson handles financing for the syndicate. Earlier reports credited the Cleveland Southwestern and the Lake Shore Electric with backing the road.
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Lorain, O
Widener-Elkine
Lorain County Bank Elects New Officers
At a Saturday board meeting Lorain County Bank elected S. B. Day as president I. D. Faxon as vice president R. D. Perry to the finance committee and J. T. Boynton to the board of directors The active management remains with Cashier A B Taylor whose long association with the late Parks Foster fits him for duties Deposits have grown rapidly since year start with continued growth expected.
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S. B. Day
I. D. Faxon
R. D. Perry
Finance
JT. D. Boynton
A. B. Taylor
Parks Foster
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Stevens
Hinman Chapman
Sey Wilford
Ghorill
Screw Company
National Bank
Biges and Everard Co
UG Newwe
Harry H. Smith
Furniture Department
E. Broad St
Elyria, O. ON
Harry H.smitheco
Cheapside
Broad Street
Elgria
Ohio
Elyria Resturant
Widener-Elkins People
Lorain-Ober
Lin Railway
Everard Ca
Lorain County Bank
Harry H. Smith & Co
Elyria, Ohio
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