Strike Threat in Volunteer Fire Department Raises Pay Demands
Volunteers from Hose Company No 1 petition the Board of Public Safety seeking a fixed $600 monthly salary plus 50 cents per hour for overtime. They argue current pay and rules fail to compensate risk and time, noting rising fire incidents and limited alarm attendance. The Board lacks ordinance power to grant raises, council may decide. outside companies may also seek raises, potentially increasing annual fire department costs.
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Hose Company No. 1
Denkind
Board of Public Safety
Chemical Wagon
Hook & T Ladder Company
Sremen
Fite
Board of Safety
Are Water Rates Equal Asks Mr Andress
H M Andress former president of the Board of Public Service argues water rates in the city are unfair. He cites neighbors paying $14 and $24 yearly for water, while a son in another family pays $3 more or less. He urges an investigation to readjust charges to be equitable in all cases.
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MR. Andress
Board of Apublic Service
Andress al
Department
Cartain
Board of Public Service
First Lyceum Course Opens With Chicago Ladies Orchestra
The opening Peop les Lyceum Course numbers last evening by the Chicago Ladies Orchestra drew a crowded house and pleasing remarks. If future programs match the standard set, Rev Sala earns praise for securing notable talent. December 17 features Houston impersonator and Mrs Houston reader.
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Chicago
Chestra
Sala
Houston’s
Houston
Mrs. Houston
Dusky dressmaker captured after flight with employer’s goods
Mrs. Baker known as the dusky dressmaker who fled Tuesday with clothing from Mrs. Perriam’s shop was captured in Cleveland after leaving on an early train. Conductor alerted police. Baer traveled to Elyria to fetch her. Mrs. Kunitz wins $225 verdict.
Girl Dressed in Boy’s Clothes Flees to Oberlin
Ira Lowe, 14, charged as juvenile delinquent, was moved to a go home in Oberlin after a court settlement. Williams of Oberlin says the charges are unjust. the girl, fearing Delaware Girls Industrial Home, cut her hair and fled from Wellington to Oberlin seeking refuge with Williams.
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Ira Lowe
Dwight Williams
Oberlin
Dwight Wiligms
Williams
Girls’ Industrial
Delaware
Wellington
Forger Wanted by Lima Police
Lima police seek a forger named Hunt who presented four forged checks to John Lersch & Company last week and is wanted in Lima for a similar offense. Chief Smith forwarded a photo and description to the Lima force on Wednesday morning.
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C_ lL
Hunt
John Lersch & Company
Lima
Smith
Hima Police
Man Released by Police After Madness Incident
Charles Fisher, briefly insane Monday night, was released Tuesday evening after calming down. His wife urged permission for him to take their baby to New Castle for a month, saying she feared no danger. Police fear madness may return and threaten the child. His father did not respond to the summons.
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Charles Fisher
Belcame
New Castle
Lazveen
Professors Ward to Speak at Balawin University Sermon
Prof Ward of Balawin University will preach the annual educational sermon at M E Church next Sunday morning and will also attend the evening service. Weather forced postponement of the debate to Saturday evening Nov 21 with scholars Newton Moore Virgil Burge and Vernia Burge Fremont Gifford debating Mongolian race shores. Dr Byron King lecturing at Congregational Church Saturday eve under Ladies Society auspices with 15 and 26 cent admission. Newton Moore to speak at Canaan school house every evening next week starting Sunday morning Nov 18. Isaac Everson and wife visited friends in Nonwyalk.
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Ward
Balawin University
Betea
M. E
Newton Moore
Virgil Burge
Vernia Burge
Fremont Gifford
Byron King
Congregational Church
Ladies's Society
Canaan
Isaac Everson
Sundaay
Nonwyalk
Elyma Milling Company Purchases Black River Mills Lands
The Elyma Milling Company deeded to Elyma Milling & Power Co. one half acre on the Black River west branch and three fourths of an acre on the east branch where their mills stand. The $40,000 transfer includes full water power rights, and the right to build and maintain a dam.
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Elyma Milling Company
Elyma Milling & Power Co
Black Raver
Black River
Football Game For The Business And Pro Mien
A compact gridiron matchup draws interest from local business leaders and professional professionals as the teams square off in a staged game set to showcase athletic form and networking.
Lincoln High School Meets Elyria High in Big Friday Gridiron
Friday at 3 15 P M Elyria hosts Cleveland Lincoln High School in what promises to be one of the best games. Fans urged to attend for good clean sport and support of B H sports and R P Vaughn Mer. Admission 25 cents.
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Elyria
Lincoln High School
Cleveland
B. H
R. P. Vaughn
Mer
Jury Awards Damages in Wagner Liquor Suit
After over an hour and a half the jury ruled for Martha Kunitz against saloonist William Wagner, for 225 dollars. She sought 1000 dollars for alleged liquor sales to her son, who turns 21 next month, claiming ten drunken episodes caused sickness and nursing costs. The judge upheld a demurrer limiting claims to 800 dollars. Evidence showed the son drank since 17 and at other places, with allegations of blackmail but little proof.
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Martha Kunitz
William Wagner
Kunitz
William
Wagner
Boys Who Shot Netz Fined In Juvenile Court
Frank Ballo Joe Kalobus John Sabo and John Kalobus appeared before Judge Hinnman to answer a charge of shooting within city limits near Star Cooperage. The shot struck Richard Netz a Lorain teamster in the groin. Kalobus was identified as the shooter. All four youths residents of Little Hungary under 16 were fined five to ten dollars with warnings and probation.
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Hungary
Mayer Chapman
Fauver
Joe Kalobus
Ingraham the Forg er Proud of His Honesty
Local report details James Ingraham, a suspected forger, touring with a sheriff and prisoner transfers. Witnesses describe his insistence on integrity while indicating widespread small-scale theft. The narrative questions how many forgery acts he has committed amid his legal troubles.
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Ingraham
NeLvy
Taciturt
Columbus
Sneritt Sailsbury
Inggraham
Police officer resigns as Kray named successor
Charles Refenning resigns from the police force effective immediately. Christian Kray is appointed to fill the vacancy. Mrs Seth Griffin expresses thanks for kindness, sympathy during her husband’s sickness and death, and for flowers.
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Charles Refenning
Christian Kray
Seth Griffin
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Tempie
Tio Stal
Golten
William Stolzenburg, Jr
K. Bdarbknecht
XII
R. Spear
P. G. Koehle
Honorable
Board of Public
Mr. Keeble
William Stolzenburg
H. M. Andress
Lyceum
Mrs. Kunitz
Dusky Belle
Mrs. Baker
Hearts & Masks
Harold Macgrath
Man On the Box
Harald Mace Crath
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Aystery
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Netz
Frank Ballo
John
Sabo
John Kalobus
Hinnman
Monconet Toys
Harry H. Smith & Co
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