State ticket names listed for election offices
Governor George E Nash Lieutenant Governor Carl L Nippert Supreme Court Judge James L Price Attorney General John M Sheets Clerk of Supreme Court Lawson E Jemerson 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 Oomings Auditor Geo H Lewis Commissioner Horace Durkee Infirmary Director H H Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George &E. Nash
Carl L. Nippert
Supreme Court
James L
Let Well Enough Alone Campaign Rallying Cry
The piece argues Republicans rally behind the phrase Let well enough alone as a political motto and urges voters to support McKinley era prosperity. It claims farmers and capitalists enjoy abundant crops and high prices, credits Republican policy for industrial revival, and warns Democrats' past policies harmed employment and growth.
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Welleough
Republic
Jene
Hanna
Washington
Syrry Trabolt
Wm. McKinley
McKinley
Duades
Republican Party
Let Well Enough Alone Let Citizens Endorse Republican Ticket
The text argues the United States has risen from despondency to republican success and praises Lincoln era figures. It contrasts Republican prosperity with Democratic policies such as free trade and free silver, urging voters to support every Republican candidate from governor to infirmary director to preserve prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
McKinley
Tom Johnson
Democratic Party
George H. Lewis Seeks Reelection as County Auditor
The piece endorses George H. Lewis for reelection as county auditor on the Republican ticket. It praises his leadership, noting listing of new taxable property and improved tax collection, and urges voters to support the straight Republican ticket from top to bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Lewis
Lewis
Lorain County Aflame with Prosperity After McKinley Victory
The 1895 crisis under Gnover Cleveland and Democratic policies plunged Lorain County into unemployment and poverty. After McKinley’s election employment returned, steel plants increased output, and overall prosperity spread. The piece questions voters about returning to the prior downturn.
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Gnover
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Lorain County
Lorain
Tabor
State of Prosperity Reflected in Foreclosures Decline
The opening of the term shows 250 plus cases, with only two mortgage foreclosures on day one. Prosperity under GOP policies supports wage growth, home purchases, and timely debts, benefiting farmers and workers who can meet obligations and save.
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Court of Common Prena
Republican Party
No Men Walking Streets Seek Work in This Year
Fragmentary OCR notes lamenting scarcity of men seeking work and children begging, pondering the meaning of a “good year” and self-reliance amid hardship. Reads as a reflective social commentary from an era of labor demand and poverty.
Mayor Johnson Accused of Tax Dodging in Cleveland
A local criticism claims Tom L. Johnson uses tax reform rhetoric to trap voters while owing back taxes totalling $474,722.29 in Cuyahoga County records. The attack cites unpaid taxes from 1894 to 1909 and alleges court actions blocked payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom I. Johnson
Cleveland
Equalization Board
Ando
Cuyahoga County
Tom L. Johnson
Bath
Johnson
Cuba's Commerce Shifts as 10 Month Trade Report Emerges
The Cuba trade report shows imports down 9.2 percent while exports rise 41.2 percent for 10 months this year. Germany stands out with 87 percent export gains and 1 percent import rise, as US imports grow 29 percent but exports fall 7 percent. South America countries boost exports 22 percent. Porto Rico loses 30 percent in exports and 96 percent in imports. European imports rise except from Spain amid a broader revival in island industry.
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Cuba
Germany
Ling
United States
Cnba
Guba
Spain
The Johnson tax plan in Cleveland yields higher bills
An illustration of Tom L Johnson's single tax theory shows a Cleveland tax shift. The Board of Equalization raised land valuations, dropping the rate from three percent to two and a half, yet a workingman with a 1200 dollar property faced 873.76 dollars in taxes this year after equalization, more than doubling despite a lower rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson
Hig Board of Equalization
Tom Johnson
Legal Notice In Pasqual Lucchese Property Case
Pasqual p Lucchese of New York City seeks to invalidate transfers in a Commun Pleas Court in Portage County China Bayedner Veta. Lucchese and others claim Petro Deluro conveyed property unlawfully to Pasqual Lucche and seek a judgment voiding deeds and an injunction against Lucchese to restrain sale and further actions related to the land in Lorain Village City. The petition requests court intervention for canceling the deed chain and directing relief as to costs and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasqual P
Lucchese
New York City
Hnd
Verre
Lucche
Commun Pleas Court
Poruta County
Chin
Bayedner Veta
Paqualia
Perra del & Nna
Bruxted
Petro Deluro
Pasual
Sbaltaet Luechee
Torresen
Petro del Bonu
Fayqualis
Ureiy
Tare
Beloge
George Hengarde
Villagouvon
Lorain
Willon Hera
Wal
Waftek Lucchese
Petr del Sanne
Leostes
Lucchens
Plaines i
Clerkship Fight Promises Open Contest in County
The piece previews a clerkship race among three Republicans: Chris McDermott of Wellington, C A Wilcox of Elyria, and John J Vaughn of Penfield. It notes Washburn’s prior term promises, tactics, and a likely fair, personality-free campaign with even chances for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. McDermott
Wellington
C. A. Wilcox
Elyria
Mr. Wilcox
LaGrange Township
LaGrange
Wilcox
Flang
John J. Vaughn
Grafton
Penfield
Paving on West Avenue Progress Delayed by Repairs
Concrete work on West Avenue extends to Fourth Street as the mixer engine undergoes repairs yesterday new valves installed. Workers report progress is favorable and continuing smoothly.
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West Avenue
Fourth Street
Lucy Martin Sues Armitage Over Contested Property in Columbia
Lucy Martin sues Thomas Armitage to recover possession of property she claims to own in Columbia. Attorneys Webber and Metcalf represent her in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Martin
Thomas Armitage
Columbia
Webber and Metcalf
Automatic Stoker Installed at Power Block Smoke Plant
Chief Engineer Herbert Hinline personally installed an automatic stoker in one Power block boiler after the other boiler’s stoker crew failed to show. The system feeds coal automatically, ignites the fire and reduces smoke, with one boiler finished and a second to be completed by week’s end. The machine cost about 1400 dollars plus installation.
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Herbert Hinline
Ely
Settlement Reached in Oak Point Accident Case
The N G C and Lt Ry settle with guardian David D. Coleman for Helen and Samuel Osleman of Oberlim for injuries from the August 1 Oak Point accident. They agree to pay $6 to the girl and $50 to the boy, with probate court authorization.
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Lt. L. Ry
David D. Coleman
Helen
Samuel Osleman
Oberlim
Oak Point
Probante Court
Marriage Licenses for Burkhardt and Brown in Lorain
Harry Burkhardt and Ida Brown both of Lorain received marriage licenses. Rev. J O B Stivers officiated the ceremony.
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Harry Burkhardt
Ida Brown
Lorain
Rev
J. 0. B. Stivers
Missionary Meeting in Oberlin Next Week
The Woman's Board of Missions hosts its annual program at Second Congregational Church Oberlin from October 29 to 31. The event features four visiting missionaries and talks by Dr. A N Hitchcock Dr John P Jones Robert E Speer and Dr Alice A Lace with sessions for children and college women focusing on missions across sixteen state branches and the W E M G field from Ohio to the Rockies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Board of Missions For the Interior
Second Congregational Church
Oberlin
Luella Miner
Ting Cho
China
A. N Hitchcock
Chicago
John P. Jones
India
Robert E. Speer
Presbyterian Board of Missions
Indies
Sion
Alice A. Lace
Woman’s Dept
Oberlin College
College Women and Missions
Ohio
Rocky Mountains
Elyria
Zepp and Gorman Wed in Prohall Court Office Ceremony
Justice Lord performed the marriage yesterday afternoon for Jacob Zepp a Cleveland born book-keeper and Miss Emily Gorman a Lorain resident. The ceremony took place in the prohall court office with witnesses present.
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Justice Lord
Jacob Zepp
Clevelang
Emily Gorman
Prohall Court
Quail Shooting Confusion Spurs Legal Change
In the wake of a nullified rabbit law boys with profane devices hunt rabbits in fields and woods. Quails may be shot as bystanders, prompting wardens to confront dead rabbits and scoffs from violators. The writer urges amending the rabbit law at the next legislature to protect quail.
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Iiolola
Hanter
Barma
Vincent's Decision Appealed Against James Grundy
H H Vincent of Brighton awarded Grantham Grundy $100 and costs in a farm purchase dispute. The de cision was appealed to the common pleas court with attorney George L Blinn listed. Mrs L Niles of West Seventh has returned home after an extended stay with relatives at Lake Breeze.
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H. H Vincent
Brighton
Grantham Grundy
James Grundy
Common Pleas Court
George L. Blinn
Mra. L. Niles
West Seventh
Lake Breeze
Notice of suit to extinguish five seventh interests in Avon Ohio property
A multi party notice in Lorain County Ohio names Hiram Bivins Josephine Idler Lizzie Moore Mabel Idler Chas W Gorham Everett Day Mrs Jennie Day Carl Day and others as defendants in a 1901 petition filed by Burt Moore Emma Gorham and William Idler. The suit seeks to convert 25 acres in Avon Lorain County Ohio and related rents and bond proceeds into money and have undivided five sevenths awarded to plaintiffs. Defendants are to answer by November 22 1901 or face judgment.
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Hiram Bivins
Indianola
Nebraska
Josephine Idler
Clinton Idler
Lizzie Moore
Mabel Idler
Chas. W. Gorham
Santa Barbara
California
Everett Day
Jennie Day
Carl FE. Day
Mary Day
Weeping Water
Hiram Disbrow
Marietta Disbrow
Atlantic
Iowa
Adolph Berle
Augusta Wright Berle
Cambridge Street
Brighton
Boston
Massachusetts
John Burman
Muscatine
Homer Bivins
Wm. D. Bivine
Gertrude Bivins
Hudson
Michigan
Burt Moore
Emma Gorham
William Idler
Court of Common Leas
County of
Lorain
Ohio
State of
Amander Moore
Charlotte Moore
Avon
Lorain County
Ennis Gorham
Johnston
Leonard
Probate notices filed in Lorain County with multiple accounts
Probate Judge Elyrik, Ohio, dated September 27 1901, lists final and partial settlement accounts filed in Lorain County probate. The notices invite exceptions by October 26 1901 at 10 a.m. for exam and hearing. Named executors guardians administrators and trustees include G F Peckham Thos Ma Gee Harriett A Carpenter Robt H Douglas Hanneh Clark Dana Joseph Lacza Anna B P Bickel Ivan Curtis Jane Hlood Elizabeth McLenhah Olive M Braun Gustave Hartner and others.
City of Elyria invites sealed bids for Sixth Street sewer work
The city clerk of Elyria will receive sealed proposals by 11 o clock M November 4 1901 to furnish labor and materials for the West Sixth Street sewer from 115 feet west of Middle avenue to about 450 feet beyond, tied to the school house sewer. Bids must include guarantee of contract if accepted and performance security. Forms available on application. Council may reject any bids.
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City of
Elyria
Court and
Second Streets
Sixth Street
Middle Avenue
School House
Eee
Inman County Case Louisa Schultze v Hugo Schultze
Louisa Schultze filed a petition in Lorain County Ohio Court of Common Pleas for divorce from Hugo Schultze on grounds of willful absence for three years and gross misbehavior. She seeks divorce and custody of children with land and equitable relief. hearing set for December 1.
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Inman County
Louisa Sehvitze
Hugo
Chu Tao
Hugo Schultze
Louisa Schultze
Court of Common Plaws
Lorain County
Ohio
Beleg Cauge
Higo Schalise
Phiniif
Childrem Land
Loviba Sonultze
Probate Notice in Lorain County Ohio
Probate court in Lorain County receives notice of the will of William A Jones late of Barkersville British Columbia Canada. Executor T Jones filed for probate and requested letters testamentary with the court. Hearing set for November 10 at 10 o clock AM.
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Sant
Ohio
Lorain County
Deremrad
T Jones
Willam A. Jones
Barkersiile
Britheb Columbia
Canada
Jones
Eaid
Salt Court
BM. T
Loat Wilkol
A. Jenna
Fremont Lanier Co Defendants Notice in Brownells Township
Court records show Justice L H McQueen in Brownbels township Lorain County issues orders of attachment and garnishment for several cases. Notices inform defendants of actions to be heard in November and October with specified sums and dates. Estate matters announce appointment of executors for Kiic Mav Wool deceased and related estate administrators in Elyria Township Lorain County Ohio.
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Fremont Lanier Co
L H McQueen
Justce
Brawalicin
Lucan County
Cid EU
Wand Valde
Novermla
Ageh Pisin
Myers
Fremont Lambe
Devendante
L. H. McQueen
Juste
Ponce
Brownbelns
Lorun County
Sid Jasice
A. D
Eile
Carilele
Lorain
County
Marshall A, Woon
L. H. McQases
Brownheim Townslip
Lorain County
Ohio
Sleck A. M
F. Rebeee
Plato
Frank Lolmbach
Platoyi
Frewent Lumber Co
Bofora L. Ht
McQueen
Brownbelem Township
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Washburn
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Zepp
Vincent
Bhattocks & Custer
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Bese
Thomnapne
Alabama
Buswx Crowols
Ae. Lawrency
Tosa County
f.Browkx
Joel Wilder
Jock Wilder
Lugaime County
Aubery McRosErrs
Pininutt
Fremont Lumber Co
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E Starre
Huber
Tenth Avenue
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