Fatal Lorain blast furnace accident traps two workers
Two men were killed and a third seriously injured when a locomotive crane toppled into a trench at Lorain Steel Co blast furnace yards Monday afternoon. Charles Shepard and Charles Sabin died in the cab, Archie Parker suffered critical injuries, and William McKenley escaped with minor scratches as rescuers freed the bodies after hours of effort.
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Chatles Sabin
Lorain
Charles Shepard
Archie Parker
W .F McKeoly
Lorain Steel Co
19 &T
Oransia
Omne
Chales Shepard
Charles Sabin
Stantly
Achie Parker
Parker
St. Joseph's Hospital
William McKenley
Sabin
Shepherd
Agatha Reichlin Murder Investigations Ties Family to Accusations
Casimir Reichlin, uncle of murdered Agatha Reichlin and pastor of St. Stephen's in Cleveland, travels to Switzerland to secure proof of his nephew's innocence. He cites Agatha as sister to Rev. Charles Reichlin of Lorain and defends Father Walser against parishioner rumors linking him to the crime.
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Ray
Casimir Rechlin
Agatha Reighlin
St. Stephen's Church
Cleveland
Agatha
Charles Reichlin
Lorain
Casimir
Lorain Ar] Map
Switzerland
Steinerberg
Schwyss
Lucerne
Ipeishoners
Fia
Tam
Father Walser
Democrats Seek State Senate Candidate in Lorain District
Lorain Medina Richland and Ashland counties search for a candidate for the thirtieth state senate seat. Medina hosts the convention Thursday in Medina Ohio. Wm Kay of Lorain is an avowed candidate while Mayor King debates running. Folger of Elyria declines candidacy saying nomination would be against his wishes.
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Lorain County
Lorain
Medina
Richland
Ashland
Chamberlin
Richlandounty
Wm. Kay
King
Folger
Elyria
Tragic Stairs Mishap Claims Camden Woman
Mrs. John Ginate of Camden township died after a fall at her home near Kinton station Sunday. Returning with a dinner plate she stumbled on stairs, the plate broke, a jagged edge severed her carotid vein, and she bled to death before medical help arrived. She was about fifty five and long a Camden resident.
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John Ginate
Camden Township
Kinton Station
Meeting Postponed by Young Men's Republican Club
The Young Men's Republican club announces a postponement of its meeting to the evening of September and, further details to follow.
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Young Men’s Republican Club
Berlin firm goes to wall after year of operations
Edmonds and Hardy a Oberlin grocery firm assigned to creditors on Monday. Assets about 2000 liabilities 5000 with 1000 charter mortgage on store fixtures. Elyria Milling Company loses about 300 due to the failure.
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Edmonds and Hardy
Oberlin
Elyria Milling Company
Examiners Report Finds $104 799.44 Balance in Lorain Treasury
Examiners Charles R Flower and Robert Ely report to Lorain County probate court that the annual treasury examination shows a balance of 104 799 44 dollars. The wording lists various items and assets in the treasury as part of the audit.
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Lorain County
Charles R Flower
Robert Ely
Probate
Busy city board session approves walk and mains plans
The board of public service met Thursday to refer Grailing Twelfth street repairs to Mr. Andress with power to act. W Smith ordered to build a walk on Enat Bridge Street with city supplying stone. A payroll of 81900 was approved. Clerk to notify Hon George Ely and Rudolph Pfande that pavement before Ely Property on Woodford Avenue is not per contract. The solicitor said Frank Didocaski sewering to Water street suffices, but not for Second street. Waterworks earnings may fund extending mains. Petitions for water mains on Blaine and Water streets referred to engineer. Estimates ordered for Blaine Street and Middle Avenue mains. Advertise bids for paving 4th 2nd and Chocatnat streets. City hall billroom rented to Dykeman for 25 a year. Board adjourned.
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Board of Public Service
Graling Twelfth Street
Massey and
Woodford Avenue
Andress
W Smith
Enat Bridge Street
George Ely
Rudolph Pfande
Ely
Frank Didocaski
Water Street
Second Street
S B
Hubert Day
Blaine Street
Middle Avenue
4Th
2Nd
Chocatnat
City Hall
Dykeman
Ball Teams Break Even on Labor Day Games
East End Grays and Elyria split a doubleheader with one win apiece. A umpire change occurred in the second game after dispute with the initial umpire decisions. Scores listed show Roger Grays 691 Elyria 468 in the first game and Elyria 561 for the second, with players Week Lawrence Wright Murphy Axtell Porisky shown in the box scores.
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Grays
Elyria
Roger
Firebugs At Work In Oberlin Burndown Blaze
The fourth Oberlin fire in three nights damaged Kelly and Dye livery barns and Dwana Bros blacksmith shop in the business district. Firefighters battled two hours to stop the flames from reaching the Park Hotel block and nearby concerns. Estimated loss is 33000 with partial insurance. Police seek the arsonist in the north end along Worth Main Street.
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Oberlin
Kelly and Dye
Dwana Bros
Park Hotel
Worth Main Street
Pleasant Trip Ends with Contentment in Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. E S Carter returned Monday from an extended Kansas trip visiting D W Hind in Protection and Mrs. L T Vincent at 4 Seneca. They enjoyed the journey but Mr. Carter is perfectly content to live in Ohio.
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Mrs. E S Carter
Kansas
D W Hind
Mr. Carter
L T Vincent
Seneca
Ohio
Marriage Licensees Listed From Lorain Area
Emmet Hestz 21 laborer of Lorain and Flora Morris 19 of Lorain apply with John A Specht 25 steel plant employee and Mable L Kline 22 of Lorain for marriage. William Crohy 36 quarryman of Olmeted township and Frank Rounds 25 dressmaker of Columbia also appear on license list.
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Emmet Hestz
Lorain
Flora Morris
John A Specht
Mable L Kline
William Crohy
Olmeted
Frank Rounds
Columbia
Big Yield at County Farm Informs Banner News
The county farm reported record yields this season. Frank Bacs threshing showed wheat across nine acres yielding 3869 bushels, 41 bushels per acre. Fifteen acres of oats produced 1020 bushels at 68 bushels per acre. Johnson notes corn also promises a strong crop.
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Frank Bacs
Johnson
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Lawrence Elyria
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Hermann
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