Desperate bid to postpose Worth trial stalls in court
The Worth case seeks a change of venue and delay as Attorney Gillmore files motion papers while Dawley cannot arrive until Thursday. Davits from Mathews and Edeson allege public mistrust after bank losses. Court resumes with jury voir dire and a list of state witnesses.
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Gillmore
J. D. Dawley
Cleveland
Hayden
Dawlay
W. Mathews
H. P. Edeson
Lormin
Limore Linsell
Stroup
Gillmorg
BH. Day
R. B. Lerseh
Cleveland Prosecutor Observes Worth Trial
Police Prosecutor Sylvester McMahon from Cleveland visited Elyria on Tuesday to study the Worth bucket shop case. He aims to learn the evidence required to convict under the statute and may pursue Cleveland operators if Worth’s case warrants it.
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Sylvester McMahon
Cleveland
Elyria
Worth
Thea
Mr. MacMahon
Worth refuses guilty plea in Lorain County trial scene
In a Lorain County courtroom Judge Hayden weighs juror examination to protect against prejudice. Worth arrives early amid court room anticipation and declares with vigor that he will not plead guilty, reaffirming his belief in acquittal.
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Stroup
Lorain County
Hayden
Worth
Court House
Worth's bucket shop trial challenges contract rights
Attorney Gilmore argues the bucket shop statute is unconstitutional and that testimony should be excluded. Witnesses describe office operations, margins, and non delivery of commodities in a series of stock and wheat trades.
Sherman Found Guilty Of Taking Stolen Property
Joseph Sherman was found guilty by a jury in Judge Doane Tilden's court after about half an hour of deliberation. The penalty ranges from one to seven years. Sherman purchased shoes in Lorain that had been stolen. The thief had been convicted at Norwalk. Defense argued Sherman acted in a few moments of naivety as others sought to deceive him.
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J. H. Litte
Lorain
W. J Worth
Worth
Charles Chapman
Reading Hyatock
Reading
Tennesse Coal & Iron
Chapman
P. Burley
Pontenta
Little
Stroup
Harry Veon
Thas
Kaneen
EF Kaneen
Tote
Franklin
Joseph Sherman
Doane Tilden
Sherman
Lora
Norwalk
Hayes
Republican Primaries Set for June in City and Township
The city central committee fixed June as the date for primaries to nominate mayors, council members, city officers, and township officials including eight road supervisors, two township constables, one justice of the peace, and township treasurer and assessor posts. Justice Lawrence’s term runs to May 1908. Anthony Neiding is listed for Lawrence’s seat.
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Republican City Central Committee
Blanchard
Justice Lawrence
Justice Lord
Lawrence
Asme Econditivona
Anthony Neiding la
Board of Public Service
Gevond
Fourth Warth
Tresacrer
Ssaasaor
Ditch Hearing Postponed and New Steamer Launch
The For tune ditch hearing was postponed to June 2 due to absence of county commissioners. In Lorain on Saturday the steamer Stephen Clemena launched with a large Cleveland audience, built for John Mitchell and associates as a duplicate of a prior vessel.
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Cuyahoga County
Stephen Clemena
Lorain
Elyria Bank Takes Chadwick Home After Trustee Sale
The Chadwick homestead in Cleveland passed from the Chadwick family to Elyria Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co at a trustee sale to satisfy debts of the woman financier. Bidding reached $35,000 with the bank holding a $43,000 mortgage, while adjoining Lincoln avenue lot sold for $1,650 to R. C. Bustard.
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Chadwick
Cleveland
Elyria Savings ‘Deposit Bank & Trust Co
Elyria
Elyria Bank
W. W. Koynton
Hamlin Appears on Suspicion Charge in Elyria
John Hamlin was arraigned before Mayor Folger on a suspicion charge for entering six Elyria homes. He received a $60 fine plus costs, couldn't pay, and was committed to the workhouse. He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty. The mayor initially considered burglary but pursued the suspicion charge after testimony.
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John Hamlin
Elyria
Folger
Warn
Hamlin
Faann
Dyke and Lewis Buy Broad St Property
Real estate deal this week sees John Dyke and D Lewis jointly purchase 196 feet at the north west corner of East Broad street and East avenue from Mrs M P Monroe for 44600. The land extends 100 feet to Depot street and includes a brick three story building and several dwellings. They plan to extend the brick block with a new three story structure. work to begin in July. Dyke also buys 80 feet adjoining the Monroe property from Ely Realty Co and transfers to Lewis. development plans not yet formed. Dyke also owns the Bad black property at Kant avenue and Broad street with 83 feet frontage.
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East Avenue
Broad Street
D. Lewis
Avenue
John Dyke
M. P. Monroe
Cox
Depot Street
George Savage
Ely Realty Co
Monroe
D. Lewta
Tusm Vavantlot
Bu Plang
Monroe Prperty
Kant Avenue
Limestone and Boulders Best Material for Roads
State Highway Commissioner Sam Huston urged Lorain County readers that limestone and crushed boulders are the best road materials due to easy access and proper inlay. He warned that drainage and construction quality matter more than material, criticizing macadam and noting limited state aid since the 13 or 14 years since the first state road group formed in New Jersey. The audience, though small, showed strong interest in road improvements.
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Huston
Lorain County
Sam Huston Thureday
New Jersey
Msn
Washburn Wins Big in County Judicial Caucus
Fred F. Thomas suffered a decisive defeat in Tuesday’s Judicial caucuses as Judge Washburn captured 88 delegates to Thomas’s single delegate. Elyria precincts and Lorain precincts swung heavily for Washburn, securing Wellington and Rochester support. Brownhelm had no caucus. Washburn’s nomination in the district appears assured through allied delegates and Medina’s alignment with Judge Hayden.
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Washburn
Elyria
Rochester
Thomas
Washburn Hs
Brownhelm
Fred F. Thomas
Thomas Thomas
Washboro
Thomnan
Fred Thomas
Carlise
Lorain
Coleman
Hayden
Medina County
Medina
Players Plead Guilty In Sunday Baseball Case
Ten young men charged with playing baseball on Sunday in Cleveland pleaded guilty before Judge Duane Tilden. Each was fined $1 and ordered to pay costs. The judge stressed adherence to the law and warned against further violations. Names include Nick Smith Ted Smith Chas Wright Issac Gore Wm. Cavanaugh Chas Kid Chas Christner Jan McDermott John L. Buchanan and B O Hare. Chas Chambers was indicted and shipped to Pittsburgh after the Oak Point game. Prosecutor Stroup sought to teach a lesson while upholding the law.
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Duane Tilden
Cleveland
Common Pleas Court
Jadden
Nick Smith
Ted Smith
Chas Wright
Issac Gore
Wm. Cavanaugh
Chas Kid
Chas Christner
Jan McDermott
John L. Buchanan
B. ‘O Hare
Chas Chambers
Sléo
Pitteborz
Oak Point
Stroup
Mayor's Race Shifts as Candidate Withdraws
A candidate who three weeks ago vowed to stay in the mayoral race announced on Wednesday that he has withdrawn in favor of Clayton Chapman. The field now consists of Clayton Chapman and David Trosel.
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Dustive
Lord Than
Feory
Axaver
Clayton Chapman
David Trosel
Good Health to the Children with Royal Baking Powder
A household tip extols feeding children well with dainties and explains that pure baking powder is essential. Royal Baking Powder is described as indispensable for light, sweet flavors in cake, biscuit, doughnut, and crust recipes, promising wholesome, agreeable food for all ages.
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