Dowie and the News Papers Versus New York Editors
Dowie, the self styled reincarnation of Elijah, clashes with New York editors in Madison Square Garden. Cartoons mocking him, his followers and finances provoke his fury as reporters discuss potential discharges. The press ridicules his Zion City journey, predicting financial failure and notoriety rather than progress.
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Dowie
Elijah
New York
Madison Square Garden
Esme
Elijah III
Zion City
Public ownership of utilities described as failure in Australia
The article argues that public ownership of utilities has universally failed, citing New South Wales railways as a case. It notes rising costs, inefficiency, and political interference, with wages rising for less skilled workers while skilled managers are underpaid, leading to poor service and taxpayer burdens. It cites 1897-98 deficits and misreported surpluses as evidence of mismanagement.
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Germany
Great Britain
Australia
New Zealand
New South Wales
Sennett
United States
Railroad Administration
Rosda
Akillon
Printing the News and the Morbid Self Con sciousness
The Nashua Press notes the clash between readers who seek privacy and the newspaper's duty to publish legitimate news. It argues that sharing information with friends makes it public property and that suppressing such items would reduce a paper's interest and its enterprise, urging readers to guard their secrets or accept disclosure.
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Nashua
Iiterty
Wanted timber for handles at Oberlin factory
Help wanted for timber suitable for handles. Call at the factory at 844 miles west of Oberlin or address J. H. Corties Oberlin, OBM January 1.
Johnson speech urges wool duty repeal in tariff omnibus
In a remark from the 62nd Congress Tom L. Johnson supports removing the wool tariff. He derides wool as a targeted plunder for Ohio and pledges to vote against the bill. He argues Ohio protectionists should lose tariff interests and welcomes foreign competition for sheep.
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Tom L. Johnson
62Nd Congress
Ohio
British and American Work and the Mosely Commission
The Mosely Commission reports that Americans can save two dollars where a British worker saves two shillings, highlighting wage disparities. The piece argues British workers seek protection after learning Americans earn more and can save more, fearing continued industrial poverty and slavery.
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Mosely Commission
England
United States
Good Roads Improve Rural Communities and Farm Values
The article argues that good permanent highways connect rural residents with cities and markets, enabling access to urban benefits while preserving rural living. It notes roads cost money but properly built roads increase farm land values and calls for rapid remedies to chaotic road laws and conflicts.
Tow Down Hunter Safety Rules Let Load Stay Safe
A historical safety notice warns hunters against loading a gun in or near houses and against aiming at people or animals. It advises not to carry loaded guns through fences or into houses, not to shoot at anything moving without positively identifying it, and to avoid high power rifles toward buildings. It cautions bullets travel far and warns a dead man cannot be brought back, urging caution and responsibility in hunting.
Lawsuit Filed Over Heating Work at Lorain Home
Bill Pald of Adame sues J P Leighton in common pleas court for 3600 alleging he installed heating and plumbing in a Lorain residence but has not been paid. A dispute over a flu and payment led to an attachment to secure the claim. The suit targets the contractor, not the property owner.
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OF Adame
Alten
J P Leighton
Lorain
Fair at Mary’s Church Opens November 4 in Elyria
Fair at Mary s Church begins Wednesday evening November 4 and runs to Monday November 8 to raise funds for pressure and gain in Elyria. All are cordially invited.
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Mary’s
Elyria
Phipps Appointed Administrator of Estate in Ambridge
Alfred T Phipps named administrator of the Jen nie L Phipps estate at Clytia with a 4000 bond. Frederick Meinall's Amherst will admitted to probate granting all property to his wife on condition she remarries. If she marries again, property to be equally divided among their five children.
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Alfred T Phipps
Jennie L Phippa
Clytia
Frederick Meanal
Lnte F of
Amherst
Bis
Three Wellington Weddings Unite Couples in One Night
A night of weddings in Wellington tied together three unions. Miles Katherine Gott, daughter of Mr and Mrs D A Gott, wed Mr R B R Hanwell, both of Cleveland who will reside there. Cora Auble of Spencer married Lean 2 Adama, they will reside in Wellington. Dora Naugle wed Frederick Bonnatte in the same ceremony.
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Wellington
Miles Katherine Gott
Daudwer
D A Gott
R BR Hanwell
Cleveland
Misa Cora Auble
Spencer
Lean
Adama
Mas Dora Naugle
Frederick Bonnatte
Court schedules announced for Fourth Judicial District in Ohio
The Fourth Judicial district judges met in Cleveland and set 1804 court dates. The Court of Common Pleas in Lorain County, with Judge A R Webber, will convene January 1, May 2, and October 17. The Circuit Court, with Judges Hale, Marvin, and Winch, will sit in Lorain County on April 25 and October 8.
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Fourth Judicial District
Oho
Cleveland
Court of Common Pleas
Lorain County
A R Webber
Hale, Marvin and Winch
Made Love Coming to America Marriage Notice
Last week a marriage license was issued to Mike Schrak and Annie Luena, both Austrians from Lorsin. They spoke little English and met on a steamer to the United States. They will not take a bridal trip as Austrians do not, and will reside on Globe street.
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Mike Schrak
Annie Luena
Lorsin
Globe Street
Stock demand for federal telephone weak at $2 per ten
Stockholders willing to sell want $2 per ten. Few buyers exist. In Cleveland yesterday an offer of 85 cents failed as holders prefer to keep stock as souvenirs. Also notices seek three skilled seamsters for Chapman’s merchants tailor dept. Distemper cure advertised for coughs and colds. Old papers for sale.
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Federal
Cleveland
For Sale Twenty springera and fresh cows of my own fiaising
P. K. Clark advertises twenty springera and fresh cows for sale from his Car liste. aw
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P. K. Clark
Carliste
Big Clearance Sale in Elyria Promised with Meteor Tale
A local notice reports a large stock sale at Nicholl and Co., 342 Broad Street, Elyria, from October 3 to December 1, amid a sensational story of a meteor dropping last night and shattering glass at the Ely Power block. The article also mentions Daniels' Wonder Worker Liniment and a broken plate glass window at Hotel Topliff, with townsfolk debating the meteor event.
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A Nicholl and Co
Broad Street
Elyria
Daniels
Lin
Prainn
WJ Farewells
Topliff
Charley
Ely
Oboe
Ono
Hie
State of Ohio
Ohie
State of
Unita
C.F. Salibrury
Seertt
Lorain
Ohio
Abus Omen
Smith Stumbles on Mexican Dollars in Saloon Deception
John Smith of Wallington returns from the cheese city to Cleveland and discovers his wealth dwindled after a saloon decoy. A policeman notes he exchanged a 50 bill and received a stack of Mexican dollars worth about half their face value. The con artist framed it as an old game, leaving Smith wiser but poorer.
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Smith
Wallington
Cleveland
John
Pelive
Prosperous Uncle Sam Supports Rural Free Delivery
The post office department's net revenue for the year exceeded 1.6 million more than the prior year, while expenditures topped 4 million. The deficit remained large mainly due to expanded rural free delivery, reflecting a prosperous nation and generous government support for country people.
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Thea Detiet
Post- Office Department
Iset
Sam
Court strikes down stationary engineers exam rule in Ohio
The court at Zanesville ruled the law requiring stationary engineers to pass an examination unconstitutional, reversing prior decisions. Cliff Corbin of T B Townsend Brick and Contracting Co. had been fined after a District Examiner Ebright complained. Judges Kennedy and Donahue discussed hardship on practical engineers and potential examiner discretion.
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Aircuit Court
Neasion
Zanesville
Cliff Corbin
T B Townsend Brick and Contracting Co
Ebright Sod
EU Kennedy
The
Common Pleas
Maurice H Donahze
New Lexington
Healan
Ed Baker’s wheat yield sets local record in Colorado
Fort Collins Colorado reports Ed RK Baker grandson of R Baker of Lake Avenue achieved a record wheat yield from fourteen acres of Defiance. He thrashed 303 bushels an average of 6419 bushels per acre on the F R Baker farm east of town. The field was sown May Island and heavily fertilized with sheep manure two years ago. A sample of the heads was saved to be shown at the World’s Fair.
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Fort Collins
Colorado
RK Baker
R Baker
Lake Avenue
Divorce Petition Seeks Relief in Lorain County
May Moor files for divorce from George Moore in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Ohio alleging faultful abandonment and adultery. The hearing is set for August 15 with attorney Lex Reoup representing May Moore.
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George Moore
Uokowm
Norte
Cillan
Jung
May Moore
Court of Cour Plena
Lorain County
Ohio
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