Rail line dispute stirs Buffalo and Lockport talks
A proposed Buffalo Lockport railroad plan faces delays and disputes as authorities consider traffic and jurisdiction. Officials advise patience as the route may affect Rochester and surrounding villages with service changes expected next spring. News notes reference a proposed system completion and possible shifts in patronage and duties for local stations.
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Cempany
Buffalo-Lockport
Trais Falo
Lockport and Ay Company
School Board Buys 6000 Site On Eastern Heights
The Board of Education agreed to purchase nearly five acres on Eastern Heights facing East River Street from Eastern Heights Land Co for 3600 dollars. A modern 12 room school is planned mid block with landscaping. Two new typewriters replace older machines in the commercial department. Schools will close Thursday and Friday for a fair, kindergarten funding continues at 100. Enrollment details and new instructors report improve operations.
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East River Street
Gemings
Pryerty
Fourth Street
Broad Street Wrelge
Poard
Wabash Branch
Vanderbilt East and West Line
Konya Seeks Divorce Alleging Abuse and Neglect
Frank Konya files for divorce against Kiel Konya alleging she insulted him with Gad mimes and assaulted him with an umbrella, plus failure to attend to household duties. The filing outlines a contested split and claims of mistreatment.
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Frank Konya
Kiel Konya
Gad Mimes
Syrian Strong Man at Lorain County Fair in Elyria
Glen S. Freeman traveling rep of Liquid Force will exhibit daily at Elyria Fair grounds with the Syrian strong man, billed as the strongest in the world. Free demonstrations promote Liquid Force health drink as educational and beneficial. Sponsored by The A. R. Champney Co. as sole owners and proprietors.
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Elyeta
Glen S. Freeman
Liquid Force
Elyria Fair
A. R.champney Co
Elyria Star Homer Davidson Quits Baseball for Bank Career
Homer Davidson Elyria catcher and idol of the Elyria fans announces retirement from baseball to take a day teller job at the First National Bank of Cleveland. He cites promotion and sleep difficulties from balancing night mail duties with day games as factors in his decision.
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Homer Davidson
Elyria
Hisory
First National Bank of Cleveland
Syrian Strong Man Arrives At Elyria Fair
The Syrian Strong Man, famed for free exhibitions, arrives at A. R. Champney’s booth at the fair grounds in Elyria. He showcases remarkable strength and uses Liquid Force, drawing crowds with educational, completely free demonstrations that outshine other attractions.
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A. R. Champney
Fair Grounds
Elyria
Steel Trust Surplus and Plant Funding in Gary Indiana
The United States Steel corporation plans a band issue reduced from 35000000 to 26000000 for Gary Indiana plant expansion due to surplus above dividends. Mills activity is assured through July, predicting a nine month surplus of 123000000. By next July a 125000000 surplus is forecast, versus under 78000000 at end of 1902.
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United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Ind
Street Car Narrowly Escapes Train Collision at Wellington
A Green Line street car, operated by Motor man Durraan and Conductor Burgess, was struck from behind by a fast Big Four freight near Wellington this morning. The crew escaped unharmed and damage was minimal.
Local Orchestral Appearance Set After Community Dispute
Elyria Ohio news notes that Glen's Beach and Mustelan's Local No. 146 differences have been settled. Pomeroy's Union Orchestra will debut Tuesday evening September 18 with dancing on Tuesday Wednesday Friday and Saturday nights. I B Plumb secretary.
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Elyria
Glen’s
Mustelan
Pomeroy
I. B. Plumb
Large Company Accused of Large-Scale Theft in Jersey City
A telegram reports a major fraud case involving a company with a vast reach and many customers. Loss totals reach hundreds of thousands of dollars with an Elyria figure listed as a victim, though many names remain unavailable.
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Phetty
Elyria
Narrow escape in Ohio auto crash near Huron
Fred Fey Henry Ocilke and J N Fletcher of Boston with Harry H Smith of Elyria survived a midnight plunge when their car sank off a lakebank on a rough Erie county road near Huron. They freed themselves and saved the machine from gasoline ignition, repairing costs estimated at 200 dollars.
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Fred Fey
Henry Ocilke
Loran
Harry H. Smith
Elyria
J. N. Fletcher
Boston
Mr. Fey
Lorain
Sandusky
Huron
Fey
Erie County
Lucky Accident At Crossing Injures No One
A Cleveland and Southwestern car No 120 struck by a fast freight while crossing Big Four tracks near Wellington at 6 20 am. Conductor Fred Carm en signaled the motorman Ed Burgess to proceed but the car stopped and was hit by the freight. A lone passenger leaped from the car. no injuries reported and damage was slight. Also a job ad seeks six first class carpenters at union scale, promptly paid.
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Cleveland & Southwestern
Wellington
Big Four
Fred Carmen
Burgess
Funeral for E F Webster Jr Held in Wellington
The funeral services for E F Webster Jr of Wellington were held today with interment in Cleveland. Webster a popular young man recently married, had been in poor health and had just returned from Arizona seeking health. An immense floral display accompanied the service from Cleveland friends. Reporter Wast Adds Bring Results.
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E. F. Webster, Jr
Wellington
Cleveland
Webster
Elyria approves two bridge proposals by wide margins
The city voted to build a Broad Street Bridge and a Fourth Street Bridge with strong support. total votes exceeded 1,300 and ranges showed up to ten to one in favor in several wards. West Side opposition was roughly equal, but Eastern districts gain access and property values should rise accordingly.
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Elyria
Favon
Ramsey Road Beating Rivals to Lorain Steel District
Rail progress on Ramsey and Wabash lines toward Wellington is rapid. Ramsey reports rails laid to the north ridge road with crossings near completion while Wabash builds solid bridges and concrete structures toward Wellington. Experts foresee Ramsey reaching the steel district months ahead, with winter operations unlikely before spring.
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Lorain & West Virginia Road
Wellington
Bae
Amherst
Ramsey
North Ridge Road
Lorain
Wabash
Commissioners Present Gift to Retiring Member
The Lorain County Commissioners honored the retiring member Mr. Jaycox with a Morris chair. Mr. Parsons of LaGrange succeeded him on Monday, marking the end of Jaycox's six years of service and signaling a smooth transition for the board.
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Jayeux
Lorain
Parsons
LaGrange
Morris
Jaycox
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