Braman’s Europe Trip Described With Wide Range of Observations
A report on Hon W A Braman’s European travels covers London’s historic prison a German farmer home Florence Italy and its beggars Rome’s Forum and Colosseum the 38 foot Corso Paris Exposition prize locomotive Belfast Dublin Ireland southern Ireland poverty and a storm near homeward passage Braman’s talks praised with upcoming lectures by Gaves on Oberammergau and Day on Egypt and Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Braman
Tower of London
England
Lang Jane Grey
Germany
Florence
Italy
Rome
Corso
Caesar
Mark Antony
Colliseum
New Jersey
Northern
Middle Ireland
Belfast
Dublin
Ireland
Killarney
Thas
Mr. Braman
Getting Rid of the Hessian Fly by Lime Dusting
A Indiana farmer claims to have defeated Hessian fly in his thirty acre wheat field by sowing lime dust in three applications starting when the crop appeared. He reports no flies in his field while neighboring fields still swarm with them. The method allegedly proves a major boon to grain growers if reproducible.
Lake Shore gang blamed for railroad yard robbery
A Saturday night heist at the Lake Shore railroad yards left five freight cars broken into and merchandise stolen. Shoes, grain, and seeds were taken with bags emptied to conceal the theft, leading officers to suspect local or Lake Shore gang involvement though no definite culprits are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Nicholas Kelling
Sseimployes
Weather Outlook From Prof Foster Warns Cold Front
Prof Foster of St Joseph Missouri predicts a period of severe weather from 14 to 22 with a shift from summer heat to winter cold. The storms will be wide reaching across North America and clear weather will follow, with an extensive trust expected to impact northern cotton belt regions.
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Foster
St. Joseph, Mo
North American
Cotton Belt
Telephone Taxable Values Set by State Board of Appraisers
The state board of appraisers fixed taxable values for Ohio telephone companies. Readable figures include Norwalk 35110, Elyria 15000, Sandusky 318000, Northern Ohio 3180, United States 324987, Central Union 31859375, with a concluding value of 725890.
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State Board of Appraisers
Norwalk Telephone Company
Elyria Company
Sandusky
Northern Ohio
United States
Central Union
Scarce Labor in Ohio Water Works Construction
A Dunkirk contractor traveled to Elyria and Lorain for three weeks seeking workers for a new water works system. He secured ten men at Lorain and few at Elyria, noting labor shortages are the worst he has seen in his contracting career.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
Elyria
Lorain
Children Stand by Injured Dog Then End Its Suffering
Eyewitness accounts describe a dog crushed under a streetcar near Andwuri corner. Children pleaded for healing at the Christian Science rooms but were refused, then the dog was shot to end its misery. The report, from Lewiston Illinois, reflects on McKinley and Hay amid China tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty McNulty
Andwuri
Elyria
Christian Science Society
Cows in Demand Rises sharply in Pittsfield
A Pittsfield farmer notes record demand for dairy cattle with a good new milch cow selling for at least 50 dollars. He cites no specific cause but says the trend is nationwide and unusually strong.
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Pittsfield
Republican energy surges as McKinley pressure grows
In Washington the 1896 campaign gains momentum with Republican optimism across states. Speakers like John W. Langley and Henry A Castile predict McKinley securing more electoral votes and a larger House majority than in 1892, while Postmaster General Smith tours the Midwest. Postal figures show a strong year and a shrinking deficit, supporting GOP strength nationwide.
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Tice
House
Congress
McKinley
Roosevelt
Nouth
South
John W. Langley
Kentucky
Cenans Buréau
Washington
Langley
Bryan
Henry A. Castle
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Missouri
Democratic Party
Thut Bryan
H.H. McKee
Journal
Indiana
McKinter
Natuker
McKipley
Illinois
Harrison
Smith
South Dakota
Kangay
Nebraska
New York
Croker
Republicana
Post Office Department
Narrow escape for railroad brakeman on fast train near quarry bridge
Ed Barry, a brakeman for lL and W, was jolted from the top of a box car as the engineer applied the air near Miller's quarry bridge. He landed in a dirt pile and sustained only a sprained ankle after the high speed run.
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Ed Barry
Miller's Quarry Bridge
Sowing Wheat In Lake Erie Advises Safe Planting Dates
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station releases a map showing safe sowing dates to avoid Hessian fly in wheat. Horain county may sow on or after September 16, with parts of Cuyahoga and Lake Erie in the same belt. Remaining areas of Lake Erie may sow after September 10, with risk expectations noted for farmers on the lake.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment ‘Station
Horain County
Cuyahoga County
Lake Hrie
Open Switch Wreck Delays Lake Shore Train to Elyria
Train No v8 on the Lake Shore reached Elyria nearly three hours late after a wreck at South Chicago. An open switch caused the crash as the engine and four cars derailed. fireman and an unknown tramp killed. engineer fatally injured.
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Lake Shore
Elyria
South Chicago
Stationary Engineers Seize Moment at Wednesday Meeting
The Wednesday evening engineers meeting drew strong attendance. G Ingelson state deputy president of the WNASE and Geo Bennett district examiner spoke on the NA S E and education to elevate engineer status. Bennett described the Ohio State License Law and boiler conditions highlighting the need for training. Members signed for a charter and a temporary secretary treasurer was elected with a three member committee to secure a hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kr. G. Ingelson
WN. A.S.E
Geo. Bennett
Ingelson
Bennett
Ohio
James Woodrotl
Bankers’ Union Holds Pleasant Fraternal Evening
Members of the Bankers’ Fraternal Union in Elgrin Uound hosted an enjoyable entertainment at Ike of P. ball Friday evening. A fine musical program featured an orchestra directed by L. J. Sweet, solos by Mrs. Crandall, Miss Levercool and Rev. Craft. Rev. Craft read pieces that were well received, with a graphe phone segment led by Chas. C. Lord. Supremes Commander Geo. R. McKay and Supreme Medical Director G. A. Ebret of Cleveland attended.
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Elgrin Uound
Bankers’ Fraternal Union
P. Ball
L. J. Sweet
G A. Ebret
Cleveland
Real Estate Transfers and Elocution Graduates Reported
Real estate transfers list Mary Brill to E K Mussey for part of lot 51 Lorain 4000 Emma Shaub to Frank Sutherland lot 168 Lorain 1100 M C Tuttle and A M Waterman to BH K Mussey 40 acres Russia 97000 Mathias Schmitz to Anton Schmitz lot 28 Ridgeville 1200 Elocution gains a new feature Nine more graduates take positions including A R B McClellan bookkeeper in Elyria He to Topliff Hiy with Topliff Ely staff and several others at Steel Plant Cleveland and Lorain Various new office jobs and fall enrollment figures accompany the report noting census data on state populations and cities.
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Mary Brill
E. K. Mussey
Lorain
Emma Shaub
Frank Sutherland
M. C. Tuttle
A. M. Waterman
K. Mussey
Russia
Mathias Schmitz
Anton Schmitz
Ridgeville
A. RB. McClellan
Carruthers, C
Business Department
Elyria
W. E. Brooke
Ofice of Topliff & Hiy
P. J. Darling
McClellan
Ben Gawn
Steel Plant
Lucy Robson
Randall Mattress Co
Cleveland
Elis Hoskins
Cleveland Yanor Lighting Co
J. P. Brandt
Troxel Mfg. Co
Teressa Hollis
Fanuer & Walah
Nev
North Eaton Social Roundup and Meeting Plans
Mrs Nellie Donihue improves slowly in hospital. Thomas Howlett joined a Columbus excursion last Sunday and visited 4 Durkee's. Mrs Florence Dunnell and two children from Olmsted stayed with T Baker. Mrs Fanny Haven will host the C W E M society Tuesday and Mrs flowlett the Ladies Aid Wednesday. A republican meeting at Center tonight drew large interest and oysters will be served after speeches. Mrs Rijnhart spoke at Church of Christ on her Thibet mission, while Charles W Wood of Townson visited his sister at Tompkins Tank.
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Nellie Donihue
Thomas Howlett
Columbus
Durkee
Charles W. Wood and
Aow
Townson
Mra. N. Tompkins
Tompkina
Tank
Lorain Street Railway Wire Breaks Near Cascade
A trolley wire on the Lorain Street Railway fractured at the corner of Lodi and Cascade streets Wednesday evening, with loose ends striking the ground. Pedestrians dodged the hazard as cars halted briefly until repairs were completed.
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Lorain Street Railway
Lodi
Cascade Streets
Relief Corps Inspection Happy Review at Hall
Miss Kate Raynor department inspector conducted a Tuesday afternoon inspection of Richard Allen corps. She praised the local corps as one of the best in her department. A pleasant reception followed the inspection at the hall in the evening.
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Richard Allen Corps
Kate Raynor
Raynor
Old Folks Entertained by Oberlin Dignitaries
Oberlin residents hosted a reception for townspeople aged over 70 on Wednesday. The event drew 33 people over 80 and 71 in the 70–80 range amid remarks that Oberlin may have one of the nation's oldest populations. A furnace explosion at S. D. Dunham’s home Wednesday night blew open the furnace doors. Mrs. Dunham suffered no injuries while ashes were being moved.
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Oberlin
S.D. Dunham
Local notes show resignations visits and industry sparks
Walter Puller resigns from G W H Norris with J Thayer filling the role. Visitors Sam Cary from Chicago and PD Foote guesting in town. Vermillion eyes a potential foundry for plows stoves and castings. Train engine incident near Fan Jmanway. Bloom mill resumes at No 1, No 2 closed. War of 1812 veteran Hiram Cronk cited as last pensioned veteran in Oneida NY. Prohibitionists and Socialist Labor Party reach ballot moments. Mechanical automatic cashier emerging. Rural scam fakir hawks soap with carpet sample. Postmasters urged to conserve rubber bands and string. India famine and Philippine war push prices. Army of the Cumberland meets in Chattanooga with J W Steele reelected. New Lake Shore ticket lacks town names, uses destination plate. Elyria school meeting planned for Oct 27 on centralization uniform textbooks and teacher training. Union choirs plan Christophorus oratorio with Arthur Kimball directing. FP: Wm Breckenridge to play piano. soloists named.
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Walter Puller
G WH. Norris
J. Thayer
Sam Cary
Chicago
S. A. Cary
PD. Foote
Manville
Washington Avenue
J. G. Everard
Alice
Marion
Ohio
Vermillion
John G. Wooley
Bloom Mill No
Steel Works
Ous
Hiram Cronk
Oneida County
N.Y
Elyria High Act
Tosider
M. Eo Choir
Victor Streator
Assis
Oberlin
Christophorus
Ahberger
Arthur Kimball
Wm. Breckenridge
Mr. Rowe
Messie Gaylord
Miss Mi
Risa Pearl Levercoal
Henry Smith
Victor Stre
Elyria Foot Defeats LaGrange 11 to 0 on Saturday
Elyria dominated LaGrange in a decisive 11 to 0 victory Saturday. The game featured strong defense and quick scoring bursts, with Elyria extending a shutout through all four quarters.
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Elyria
LaGrange
Shutdown orders threaten steel plant operations amid political upheaval
The report describes temporary production curtailments at a South Lorain steel plant tied to pending national elections. It notes workers will be kept on only if the political transition produces a stable government, with emphasis on McKinley and Congress outcomes. A Toledo asylum visit and sheriff transports are mentioned alongside various local incidents.
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Dent McKinley
South Lor
Anc Gress
Mark
Kinley
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Lewiston
Fulton Democrat
W. T. Davidson
William McKinley
John Hay
China
Pekin
Old England
Lake Erie
Bankers’ Union
Elyria Business College News
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Toledo
Williamson Blde
Brangh
Calveston
Los Angeles
Walter S. Locan
M. Y. State Bar Ass'n
Edward L. Buchwalter
Superior Drill Co
Citizens' Nat. Bank
L. J. Polk
Santa For
Ron Jas. S. Waters
Texas Loan & Investment
E. Cheesman
Mgr
Cheesman Cotton Cin Co
W.H. Warner
Walter S. Logan
Sec’y Anc
Chauncey B. Forward
Louis V. Dens
Springfield
Galveston
Texas
Cleveland, O
Tidewater
Treasury
Williamson Bldg
North Eaton
Relief Corps Inspection
Medina
Lloyd Harrison
Socialist Labor Party
India
Philippines
Luzon
Cuba
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Chattanooga
J. W. Steele
Louisville
North Main Street
Lake Shore Raway Company
Burg
John Cope Street
Copas
Mr. Copas
Elyria Defea
STEE
Sher
Norwalk
Traina
Ian
Philippine
Margaret J Barre
Joa
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