Woman Missing Sparks Citizens Search in South Amherst
Mysterious disappearance inquiry centers on a woman seen with two men near Evergreen Cemetery. Townsfolk organize searches, hoping for clues as neighbors recall a strange carriage and a late night ride toward the woods. No grave or body has been found as residents press for explanations.
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South Amherst
Beckstein
Four Corners
Lutile
Mr Beckstein
Evergreen Cemetery
Tano
Boman
Jane
Oberlin
Curzons
Mr. Beckstein
Tam
Heckstein
New Candidate for Congress Faces Split Me din a District
Report outlines a contested race for the congressional nomination with J F Laning of Norwalk announcing and facing rivals including W S Kerr and Judge Webber. The Me dina convention on June 5 begins the fight as southern district factions back different candidates amid Lorain county influence.
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S W. Kerr
Wallington
Medina
J. F. Laning
Norwalk
Politivans
Laning
W. S. Kerr
Mansfield
Burglars Blow Safe in Local Store
Burglars blew a safe at a Kent Street store last night, using nitroglycerine to crack the combination lock. The blast caused minor damage beyond the safe area, and about 20 dollars in coins and small bills were taken from a concealed inside box. No suspects are identified, but the crime hints at skilled work. Witnesses reported strange, disjointed statements during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burelus
Gots & Son
Kent Street
Hovain
New Lake Shore Time Card to Add Faster Trains
Advancy notice states a new Lake Shore and Michigan Southern time card will go into effect May 27. Changes mainly speed up existing accommodation trains, with a new train to run from Ashtabula.
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Advancy
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Road
Ashtabula
Reynolds Faces Indictment Over Bigamy Claim
Norwalk Ohio May 15 Judge Hichards refused to sustain the motion to quash the indictment for bigamy against Harry J Reynolds of Cleveland The defense by M M Young argued the second count charging Reynolds with marrying his first wife Lillian Cook in Buffalo in December 1844 was faulty and uncertain The court overruled the motion and demurrer.
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Norwalk
Hichards
Harry J. Reynolds
Cleveland
M. Young
Reynolds
Lillian Cook
Buffalo
Young
Monnett to Face Crawford County Grand Jury Inquiry
Former Attorney General Monnett, active against bridges and trusts, named by President Roosevelt to probe Standard Oil, is slated for grand jury testimony over a Crawford county damage dispute. Claims allege a $2000 journal entry versus $7000 paid by railroads, seeking light on a $5000 difference.
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Monnett
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
Ahesult
Crawford County
Boxing Challenge and Wreckers in Urban Life
A Stoke Newington man called out Mrs Stokes the European championess for a boxing trial of strength for £410, promising to prove his skill. Elizabeth Stokes replies she will not fight for such stakes, recalling a past victory. The piece also describes building wreckers who pull down fire-gutted walls, facing constant danger and thrills in urban labor, as observed by Technical World.
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Ano Field
Stoke Newington
Stokes
Elizabeth Stokes
Billingagate
Perhana
Corps of
Railroads seek concessions as city meeting looms
City officials prepare for a busy session with multiple franchise requests. The Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Company seeks a 26 year extension and to double back a section beyond city limits. A local syndicate aims to build a belt line around the city and Lake Shore Electric wants to cut the loop on Mill street and route cars to the public square. A belt line concession is also proposed. If current motor requests converge tonight, final action will likely wait until the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Company
Lake Shore Electric
Mill Street
Trolley League Opener: Wooster vs Elyria Baseball Clash
The Wooster baseball team arrives to open the trolley league season against Elyria at league park. Elyria brings bolster with Nicodemus and others while Wooster counters with Foilis Bhavia and new talent. Manager Forbes adds Buttons Briges and other stars to the lineup as both sides prepare for a hard battle.
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Wooster
Elyria
Pi Fers
Nicodemus
Ohio
Foilis
Bhavia
Forbes
Buttons' Briges
Chicago Nationals
Orbes
Davidson
Schwartz
Hibar
Lawrence
Hedmond
Bulger
Shorten
Runsen
Pierce
Sperry
Hegner
Milbert
Kline
Briggs
Cleveland Business Men Visit Elyria on Tour
A Cleveland business delegation of about 42 representatives, plus three Pullman cars, arrived in Elyria near 7:14 AM to meet local Chamber of Commerce leaders. The group planned a four day inspection tour visiting about 40 towns in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan along the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern route with extended stops in Norwalk and Fremont. The expedition aims to strengthen commercial ties and showcase Cleveland wholesale houses and manufacturing plants.
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Pullmaug
Cleveland
Elyria
Ieeity
Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Indiana
M Cni- Gan
Lake Shore
Michigan
Norwalk
Fremont
Lakehart
Goshen
Ind
Masonic Lodges Schedule Special May Degree Work
King Solomon's Lodge will hold special communications on May 7 and May 17 with work in the F and A M degrees and a large attendance is hoped. Marshall Chapter No. 17 will meet May 16 with work in R A and Repyeo inspection followed by a banquet.
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King Solomon's Lodge
F & Alm
Marshall Chapter
No. 17
BR. A
R.A. Repyeo
Gasoline stove explodes. Birmingham woman dies
Birmingham May 13 Mrs Albert Kelley aged 66 died from burns suffered when a gasoline stove exploded Sunday afternoon in her home. She had started the evening meal and relit the flame with a match causing the blast. she died about half an hour later.
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Birmingham
Albert Kelley
Kelly
Damages Sought in Suit Over Railway Death
Grace R Ham petitions common pleas court for damages in the estate of Harley W Hamilton deceased. The Like Share Michigan Southern Railway Co is named in the action alleging negligence after an L & M switch engine car struck Hamilton in July 1905, killing him. The suit seeks ten thousand dollars.
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Common Pleas
Grace R. Ham
Harley W. Hamilton
Share & Michigan Santern Railway Company
Harley W. Hamlton
Ie Wig
Maline Company
Lake Shore Adds New Local Train Details
Official announcement from Cleveland states a change of time for Lake Shore road service on Monday May 28. A new special local train will run from Cleveland to Pandusky in the northern division and will reach this city at 6:52 p.m. It will depart Sandusky at 7:30 p.m. and return to Cleveland a21.
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Lake Shore Road
Cleveland
Blyrta
Pandusky
Trai
Theu
Sandusky
King Elyvia
New Road Begins Bridge Building Near Lorain
The Lorain and West Virginia line, now under Wheeling and Lake Eric, starts active work on a new road from Lorain to Wellington crossing the Lake Briaig and Michigan Southern track. Twenty teams arrive to aid earth moving, a pile driver sets foundations, and a cofferdam is built to keep sand from caving in. The project aims to finish the bridge and road by fall, with access into Lorain works. Local farms are being subdivided to adjust the approach. Joe Ramsey at Oberlin also advances a rail project with track work and grading nearby.
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Lorain
West Virgnia
Wheeling
Lake Eric
Wellington
Epley Farm
Brioig
Michigan Southern
Win
Jenne
Ccompany
Spryley
Tt Point
Lake Shore
Ctivity
Lorine
South Amherst
Oberlin
Joe Ramsey
Lovain
Youthful Forger Charged In Check Cashing Attempt
Fifteen year old Thomas Rainey, office boy at Fox Furnace, drew a $4.59 check and tried to cash it at the National Bank of Elyria. He was arrested and, after a police court hearing, to be sent to probate court. Rainey had prior trouble for breaking windows at the old Metropolitan hotel.
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Thomas Rainey
Rainey
Fox Furnace
National Bank of Elyria
Goury
Chapman
Metropolitan
Tia
Lenewater Vervormatory
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Lorain County
Yi James
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A Jong
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J. C
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Michigan & Era Ty
Kennedy
A. J. M. Cataerh
Co. G. Bowers
Eady
A. J. Martin Medicine Co
Toledo,jr
Chamber of Commerce Committee
J. FF. Collins
L. Z. Metcalf
H. A. Taylor
H. W. Burdick
F. T. Bowman
G. W Cady
A. EH. Brown
C. A. Payne
H. Miller
A. A. Cohn
H. J. Edwards
B.C. Findley
A. J. Shall
F. J. Woodworth
J. C. Foreman
H. G. Ashbrook
J. A. Honse
A. E. Pike
A.B. Lambert
G. W. Kenney
H. I Klein
Harry New
J. ©. Henry
J. S. Harris
J. Wemple
L. A. Osborn
J B. Pearce
W. W. Chamberlain
W. B. Fish
A. Printz
W. P. Weaver
H. Moore
Kjy M
Ll. McBride
L. J. Fasquelle
G. L. Sigler
F. A
A. M. Lodge
Kelley
Pniles
Ianames
Prio
Eagle
Broadway
New You
NEW Road
West Virginia
Harry H. Smith & CO
Elyria, Ohio
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