Storm of 1875 Beers Terrifying Exype in Indianola
A torn fragment recounts the 1875 Indianola hurricane as it struck the Texas coast, with wind speeds surpassing 100 miles per hour and waters rising to feet. Residents describe destruction, buildings undermined, and a desperate evacuation as the storm moved west toward Florida coast, leaving Indianola devastated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Tartul
West India
Florida
Charles Howgent
St. Louis
Globe-Demmand
Gulf
Indianola
Somere
Giantism in men sparks scientific interest from 16th century records
A fragmentary report discusses extraordinary height in humans, citing a 1574 birth and a height of about 8 feet for a late case, with doctors noting giantism as a medical condition linked to bone length growth. The piece references era physicians, notable giants, and a mixture of speculation and local dialogue.
Lorain County Forms Temperance Education Society
A new permanent organization in Lorain county aims to promote temperance instruction in public schools. It will operate as a non profit corporation with shares distributed county wide. ARSENE Diticom leads fund raising and field work while Rev. J. P. Riedinger continues as field superintendent. The plan expands oversight of teaching the effects of alcohol on the human system and urges local support for successful implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
As & Corporation
Webber
Elyria
F. E. Young
Oberlin
E. R. Durfee
J. P. Riedanger
North Ridgeville
W. A. Leary
Crafton
Avon
W. B Green
Lewis Bennett
Brighton
T. L. McConnell
Brownhelm
Harry Fairchild Caulden
A. Witheap
Carliale
B. O. Pope
Columbia
Mr. Croaker
Anna Martin
Hanawalt
Wood
Wooldridge
Raton
Grace Cook
Walter Baker
Elyria W. \. Braman
I. W. Metcolf
Geo Crisp
L. B. Fauver
Parks Foster
H. J. Jady
A. R. Webber
Wm. Heldinger
Sl Stack
Bartholomew
Fred Gott
Ridgeville
E. F. Allen
Mills
Frank Briges Nelson Vwan‘wormer
Rochester
A H. Lash
Lewis Barnes
M. Sterrow
J. H. Fay
N. A. Knapp
Henry Barnes
Russia
H. Clark
Sheffield
Austin
S. Garfield
Weington
Riedinger
Reidinger
Ertens
Bledinger
Eari
Sub-Office At South Lorain Announced
Dispatch from Washington reports the postoffice department will establish a sub office at South Lorain to serve several thousand residents in the southern part of the suburban borough. The decision follows the census results and aims to provide greater convenience to the growing community.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
South Lorain
Burquo
Divorce Granted and Wedding in Cleveland District Court
Mrs. Fannie Tiie was granted a divorce from Fred Thie in Judge Dellenbaugh's court in Cleveland on November 12. On November 14 she married Walter M. McMahon of Cleveland. The ceremony occurred in Elyria by Rev. P. BR Metcalf. They listed Oberlin as residence though neither had lived there. The bride is 22 with two children. the groom is 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Tiie
Fred Thie
Narrow Escape At Lake Shore Crossing In Ohio
Mrs. C E Hobill and her daughter Mrs. F P Hummel narrowly escaped death at the Lake Shore crossing when they started across a track without checking the opposite line. Passenger train No 47, speeding from the east at about 30 mph, swept by mere seconds later. The women, returning from a cemetery visit, were shaken but unharmed, having avoided a fatal collision by quick warning from the gateway observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Hobill
F. P. Hummel
Eastelde
Marzin
Hobill
Hommel
Copas
Lake Shore
Hobi
Catfish masquerade and the salmon labeling question
The piece argues Congress should address mislabeling in seafood. It cites examples of Maine herrings sold as sardines and gulf catfish chemically colored to resemble salmon, raising concerns about deceptive labeling and consumer protection in future food regulations.
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Congress
Maine
Gulf of Mexico
Exciting Rescue Of St Lawrence Crew At Lorain
Great Wednesday excitement in Lorain over the rescue of the St Lawrence schooner crew. The vessel lay 300 yards offshore at Fifth Street, barely stable as heavy seas broke over it. Captain Baker, his wife, daughter and two others landed safely in a yawl. Cleveland life savers arrived at 3 PM, shot lines, then launched a surf boat after a perilous fight with the waves to reach four sailors left aboard. They were brought ashore unhurt. Also reported: Chas Lane of Penfield had his left arm amputated after a corn husking accident last Friday. he is 41 and known in the southern county.
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Lorain
St. Lawrence
Fifth Street
Glen's Beach
Baker
Bis
Cleveland
Lo- Tain
Wight
Ife
Chas. Lane
Penfield
Lakeside Camp Meeting Trustees Review Finances at Tolgo Church
The Lakeside Camp Meeting association trustees met at St Pauls church Tolgdo to review finances and a number of claims against the resort. The prior season saw receipts exceed expenses for the first time in years though overall indebtedness remains after canvass costs and accruing interest. Subscriptions aimed at 55000 were raised but unavailable pledges and additional costs keep the outlook cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Camp Meeting Association
St Paul's Church
Tolgdo
Lakeside Company
Schooner St Lawrence Grounded Off Lorain In Gale
The schooner St Lawrence, sailing from Cleveland to Amherstburg with coal, went ashore near Lorain Wednesday forenoon in heavy seas. The lifeboat crew rescued two women and two children from the disabled vessel. the crew remained aboard. A Cleveland lifesaving team reached Elyria by rail and proceeded to Lorain to continue rescue efforts.
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Cleveland
Amherstburg
Lorain
Elyria
Lake Shore Road
Dixon Brown Nuptials in Elyria at Bride’s Home
Dixon J H Dixon and Miss Ella Brown of Elyria wed at the bride’s home, 235 West Bridge Street, officiated by Rev Endly. The ceremony featured Ipslands gown, bouquet of bride roses, and room decorated with palma smilax and chrysanthemums. An elaborate supper followed the ceremony as guests from Norwalk, Cleveland and Warren attended. The couple left for a week long honeymoon in the East amid congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Dixon
Ella Brown
Elyria
Endly
West
Bridge Street
Norwalk
Cleveland
Warren
Hast
Stationary Engineers Meet At Court House
The stationary engineers who recently organized held a meeting at the court house Thursday evening with large attendance from this city and neighboring towns. State Examiner Geo Collier and District Examiner Geo Bennett of Cleveland attended. Bennett spoke on Bottera. D K Fisher sold the Sherman house on lower Broadway Friday to D K Ray who plans to reopen the restaurant in the closed room. Price for building and land about 7000 dollars.
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Court House
Geo. Collier
Geo. Bennett
Cleveland
Bennett
D. K. Fisher
Sherman House
Lower Broadway
D. K. Ray
Berlinville favors railway franchise to Cleveland Elyria & Western
A Berlinville report says nine tenths of nearby property owners back granting the Cleveland Elyria and Western railway franchise for Norwalk area benefit. Some sign right-of-way with Sandwy ky Interurban. Grange meeting discussed Master role and preferred line to O EB W to reach Cleveland Elyria Oberlin Wellington Norwalk and westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlinville
Norwalk
Cleveland, Elyria & Western
Sandwyky & Interurban Company
Grange
Cleveland
Kiyria
Oberlin
Wellington
Fire damages Reporter Printing Office on Broad Street
The Reporter Printing Company's Broad Street office was damaged by a Monday fire that started in the front path from the second story woodwork near a chimney. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, saving the office. much printing stock and envelopes were ruined. The paper will move to Ely power block stone quarters within a week. The Reporter thanks the fire department and Elyria for assistance.
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Reporter Printing Company
Broad Street
Ely
Fire Department
Elyria Rapt
Census figures hint at new 14th district population
The text notes apportionment shifts for the 14th Congressional District with population figures around 196 287 for a unit, suggesting possible boundaries after ten years. It references locations such as Keny Ashland Hurat Knox Lorain Morrow Richland and total counts, indicating evolving district population figures.
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Keny Ashland
Knox Me Lorain
Morrow
Richland
Lkely
Jfieeriat
Ohio Vote Totals Highlight McKinley Lead and Bryan Parity
Secretary of State Charles Kiney reports Ohio official vote totals showing McKinley leading with a substantial margin while Bryan again receives 474,882 votes, a figure identical to his 1896 tally. The piece also notes census shifts affecting representation, county changes in Morrow and Marion, and local incidents such as a bell at Lorain First United church and a windblown fence incident.
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Charles Kiney
Ohio
McKinley
Othey
Dens
Soc
Dear
Elha
Salioney
Labor
Barker
Ipuliat
Ohio Bryan
Reed
Bryan
Gamblers Caught in No 50 Weet Avenue Raid
Police raid a gambling resort at No 50 Weet Avenue early Sunday during a craps game. Elyrian colored residents faced jail as officers arrested a large crowd while Richard Carr warned to quit such operations. Several arraignments followed with fines and potential workhouse terms. The raid broke up the gang and exposed a locally persistent gambling issue.
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Weet Avenue
Istsony
Reefy
Ron
Richard Carr Carr
Hanks
Myers
Smith
Jazor
Whey
Jookup
Erin
eWright
E J. Ward
Wm. Wynn
John Edwards
Wileworth Moseby
Rey Hols
Jack Jones
Cleveland
Eze Healey
Carr
Federal Steel Co Sees Revival in Steel Industry
A Federal Steel Company executive states that the steel industry is reviving. He notes control of the production process from ore to finished material and expects prosperity ahead. The next three months may bring further price advances for steel rails, with cautious pricing to avoid harming business.
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Federal Steel Company
State Expenditures Revealed for Ship of State Costs
Governor Nagh released figures detailing the cost to run the state last year. The records show balances on hand varied from $678,718.40 in November 1898 to $1,189,060.02 in November 1900, with receipts and disbursements totaling multiple millions across the period.
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Nagh
Lorain Street Railway to Build Depot for Patrons
The Lorain Street Railway plans a new depot for patrons to replace waiting in the street. The structure will be built north of the loop on Lodintreet, expected to be highly appreciated by the long-suffering public during fair and foul weather while waiting for cars.
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Lorain Street Railway
Lodintreet
McKinley Election Opinion At Local Talk
Foster recalls a foreign resident who recently arrived and struggles with Paglish in a casual chat about McKinley. The man’s quip on the president’s wife Hannah is playful and shows humorous language limits in early immigrant speech.
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E ¢.Forter
North Amherat
Mr. Foster
Hannah
Plaintiff Wins Damages in Forest City Stone Case
The jury in Musa Richardson versus Forest City Stone Co awarded Mrs. Musa Richardson $5,250 after her husband James A. Richardson, a quarry carpenter, died when a wheel burst in the engine room. She claimed the wheel was old and cracked and unsafe prior to the accident.
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Musa Richardson
Forest City Stone Company
Commmon Pleas Court
A. BR. Webber
Promoter Posts Bond for Cleveland Medina Electric Road
Forreit J. W Roof of the Cleveland Medina & Southern Electric Ry placed a $10,000 bond in Medina proof of the company’s plan to build the Cleveland to Medina electric road by November 17, 1901. Commissioners granted a one year extension of the franchise.
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J. W Roof
Cleveland, Medina & Southern Electric R’ Y
Medina
the Gazette
Cleveland
Costs and officers in Elyria district race
The article itemizes campaign expenses by county and individuals totaling 645 with Sheriff Warden donating 62.75 to committees and lands for meetings. It also notes the death of Stephen B Walcott, longtime Elyria merchant, born 1814 in Southampton and prominent in local society, and mentions a new franchise application by C. E. & Woltfhisle for a route from Berlin Heights to Norwalk with an Interurban counterpart seeking the same path.
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Lorain
Huron
Ashland
Knox
Morrow
Richland
Warden
I. A. Fauver
Dr. French
Hug
Mrb. Peabody
C. E. & Woltfhisle
Erle County
Cor ‘Poration
Berlin Heights
Berlinville
County
Huron County
Norwalk
Stranger breaks bank window after asking to stay the night
Saturday night around 7 30 a stranger accosted Policeman Whitney at Andwar corner asking to be locked up. He smashed a bank window at Lorain County Bank with a kick and was arrested by Officer Myers. The man, Arthur Sherry from Boston, faces mayoral hearing tonight. The broken window value is about 50 dollars. penalties range up to seven years for 2100 or more, or fines and up to 30 days for lesser damage.
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Whitney
Lorain County
Myers
Arthur Sherry
Boston
Reefy
Brat
Sherry
Farmers Hire Night Patrol To Stop Trespass Hunters
Northern county farmers complain of depredations by hunters and plan to employ a patrolman to guard the grounds. They require written consent from property owners and will arrest unlawful hunters at night under existing laws.
Remodeling of Mussey block begins with interior tearout
Workers dismantle stairways and partitions as the Mussey block is prepped for a interior remodel and a new east addition. Tenants relocate across town including E G Johneon and E O Manter while doctors and lawyers set up temporary offices in nearby blocks. Richard Kunitz aged 12 dies amid diphtheria and pneumonia. Sterling Company of Barberton to build boilers for two massive steamships at New London with about 14000 horsepower each.
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Mussey
G Johneon
Ely
E.O. Manter
Massey
Sharp
Justics
Lord
H.A Pounds
Stevens
Tt. H Griswold
Mussey Block
Astreet
New London
Sterling Company
Barberton
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the St Lawrence At
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St Lawrence
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Marion Morrow
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Federal Steel Co
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Blyria
Mr Wolcott
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Southampton
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