Local Ticket List for State Officials and Commissioners
The notice lists candidates for state and county offices including Governor George K Nash Lieutenant Governor Carl L Nippert Supreme Court Judge James L Price Attorney General John M Sheets Clerk of Supreme Court Lawson Er Emerson State Treasurer Isaac B Cameron Board of Public Works W G Johnson State Senator Geo H Chamberlain Common Pleas Judge A R Webber County Ticket Representative A G Comings AuGier Geo H Lewis Commissioner Horace Durkee Infirmary Director Hi H Forbes.
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George K. Nash
Carl L. Nippert
Supreme Court
James L. Price
John M. Sheets
Lawson Er.emerson
Isaac B. Cameron
Board of Public Works
W. G. Johnson
Geo. H. Chamberlain
Common Pleas
A. R. Webber
A. G. Comings
AuGier
Geo. H. Lewis
Horace Durkee
Hi. H. Forbes
Elyria water system debate splits citizens into three groups
The article classifies Elyria residents into three camps over water works. The extreme lake advocates push their plan, the river water supporters resist lake options, and a middle group seeks fair information and time. Business leaders and the Chamber favor measured, fact-based resolution to avoid litigation.
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Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Water dispute demands impartial plan and swift trial
The city faces a protracted water works quarrel with injunctive delays and closed information. Citizens urge unbiased examination and swift court action, favoring an early trial in the court of common pleas to end the litigation.
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Ciicuit
Court of Common Pleas
Balligerenta
The Negro Problem and Future Census Trends
The article argues the so-called Negro problem is declining as census data show African Americans at 11.58 percent of the U S population in 1900, down from 11.98 in 1890, with declines in Louisiana South Carolina and Mississippi. It predicts gradual future minority status and eventual disappearance as a distinct group, noting enduring African heritage in individuals.
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America
United States
South
Louisiana
South Carolina
Mississippi
Britain
England
Denial from Elyria Editor Over Editorial Writers
Elyria Ohio October 18 1601 letter to the Democrat from E G Johnson denying authorship of editorials and signer of future political or water issue writings. Johnson states he did not write the editorials in question and would not publish any piece without his signature. He claims the editorials were published without his knowledge and asserts no connection to the BReporter or the paper.
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the Democrat
Elyria
E. G. Johnson
Elyria Water War Shows City as Laughingstock
Elyria suffers a childish municipal feud over the water system. Citizens and factions clash, each determined to win, leaving the city in ridicule and delay. A fair, businesslike settlement could have begun a six month system. Residents demand good water now.
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Elyzia
Olio
Elyria
Who Wins in Life The College Question Revisited
The latest edition of Who's Who in America argues college education greatly aids success. Among 11 551 notable Americans, 5 775 attended college and 4 810 graduated, with college men far overrepresented among high achievers. The piece claims colleges shape future leaders and that the odds favor collegians by at least 60 to 1 in visible success.
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America
United States
Republic
Rails Laid in Oberlin and Varsity Trip to Buffalo
Oberlin reports progress with rails laid to connect the Cleveland and Wellington division with the Nor walk extension and West College Street paving under way. The Oberlin football team left on the 4 43 train for Buffalo to face the University of Buffalo in the Stadium today with about 150 students cheering. Buffalo recently beat Columbia and Oberlin counselors hope for a win though not at expense of Ohio college aims.
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Oberlin
Cleveland
Wellington
C. BD
Norwalk
West College Street
Buffalo
University of Buffalo
Columbia
Fauver
Ohio
Democratic Central Committee Chooses New Chairman
At a county Democratic central committee meeting F. J. King of Lorain was elected chairman replacing the resigned W. G. Sharp who cited ill health. The group discussed plans and scheduled meetings in Lorain Oberlin Wellington Amherst Grafton and Elyria.
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Democratic Central Committee
Wednesady
F. J. King
Loraine
W. G. Sharp
Court reviews Lorain Steel injury case against Meister
The circuit court held that John W. Meister was injured while cleaning dirt from a lower scaffold at the Lorain Steel Company excavation. The judge discusses admissibility of testimony, warnings by workers above, use of planks, foreman direction, and the proper charge to jurors on negligence versus assumed risk. The ruling affirms the jury verdict but notes multiple objections and errors in testimony and instructions.
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Circuit Court
H. J. Caldwell
Steel Company
W. Moeiator
Ada Surridge
John W. Meister
Lorain Steel Company
Steel
Meister
Hollar
Thay
W. Ho
Warkin
Miller
Plantiff
Johnson
Mitchell
Michell
Haynes
Mr. Kaiser
Mejater
Easiser
Mr. Meister
Duas
Mgr. Kaiser
Mopistex
Myr
Paleo Ita
Alec
Thas
Paintiff
Persson
Court Finds Error in Trial and Reverses Judgment
A appellate court reverses the judgment, ruling the trial court erred in admitting and excluding testimony and in its charge. The defendant, Meister, was at the worksite and likely witnessed the coping stones being prepared. the court finds no proven negligence by the company and critiques the jury’s fault on attributing blame to the employer.
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Meister
Kaiser
Hissasociate
Haynen
Mitchell
Mitchel
E. G. Johnson
Virgil P. Kline
Messrs
Skiles
A. R. Webber
Oberlin Business College students tour to forest plant
About a hundred Oberlin Business College students under Fros Henderson and others passed through Elyria Friday evening on their way to the forest plant. The piece praises the college's loyalty, strong placement record, and rising attendance, asserting its equal standing with any similar school and noting graduates rarely struggle for good jobs.
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Oberlin Business College
Fros, Henderson
Elyria
Fotest
Oberlin
Dusinass’college
Lorain Bowling Team Tops Penfields In Latest Match
Lorain defeated Penfield last night to improve to 3 wins and 6 losses in the standings. Elyria leads with 10 wins and 3 losses at a .898 pace, while Columbia also shows 10 and 2. Penfield Ave and Stes? Plant record 2 and 7.
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Penfields
Elyriam
Columbia
Lorain
Penfield Ave
Campaign epistles and dead leader memory in Ohio
In Ohio the open campaign drew crowds as speakers praised or criticized party figures. The piece discusses Foraker, Nipz, Bryan, and Vallandigham era politics, the Democratic shift, and the nation’s reaction to defeat and the burden of constitutional aims. It reflects on progress, loyalty, and the enduring role of the party in a tumultuous era.
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Bryan
JL. Vallandigham
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Democratic Committee
the Circuit Court
the Lorain Steel Co
Magnifice
Govern Foraker Sod
Carl B. Nippert
Delaware
College Town
Foraker
C. L
J. B
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