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Struggle for supremacy in Western rail lines
Lima Ohio June 12 Developments in traction circles center on a battle for dominance among Cleveland syndicate led by Mandebbaum and Pomeroy owners of Cleveland Southwestern and Northeast lines versus Western Ohio interests. The fight involves proposed connections to Findlay and Toledo routes with Lake Shore Electric, while Widener and Tiklus maneuver to block Pillsburg Chicago routes. A broad merger plan appears ready, with multiple northern tie ins and parallel routes through Indiana and Ohio. Prizes announced at Fort Wayne exhibit include Globe soap weight guessing with sixteen prizes awarded to local residents and businesses.
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Lima
Cleveland Syndicas
Mandebbaum-Pomeroy
Cleveland Southwestern
Ohio Gystegr
Widener-lelkius aYadicaia
W. Kesley
Puck
Wayne
Chicago
Obig
Indiana
Wid Rigbb
Ayay
Sami Paints
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Toledo
Wanseon
Ohio
Goshat
Lagrange
Widenar
Fort Wayne
Globe
Summit City
Prose & Reed Company
I ‘Millard
Wallace
East
East Berry
Mato
S. H. Lyons
Centlivre Brewery
Lempert
Baker Street
Brinker
Wilt Street
Ewing R Crayford
Portage Avenue
Grosjean
Wells Street