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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1897
Page
3
A fragmented historical verse piece speaks of a battered heart mended as a gift to a loved one. The speaker laments wear and tear and urges the beloved to wear the repaired heart, invoking Cupid and lettered undertones from poet Eldred Armstrong in Chris Fair mid.
Sidney Perks the solicitor schemes to collect seven large accounts owed by the Whinfield vicar. Frank Miller exposes the plan, manipulating Perks into clearing the debts while the tradesmen learn the vicar paid twice. Valentines day letters reveal the ruse and the vicar's popular standing grows.
The Sheet Metal Workers union endorsed a new project breaking from the American Federation of Labor. The convention, led by President R M Ryan of St Louis, to form a building trades council, pledging members to the new organization amid wider industry shifts. Additional actions included increasing initiation fees and debates over union conventions.
New York February eleventh reports the Bradley Martin ball at the Waldorf Hotel drawing hundreds of fashionable guests. Attire gleamed with diamonds as guests danced minuet and waltz while jewels and wealth captivated all eyes during the grand reception hosted by Mrs Tendrey Martin who wore the Queen Elizabeth era robe and famed jewelry.
Dispatch boat Dolphin reportedly attempts to run the blockade while the fleet expands its search southward. Amphitrite, Mar Beheat and Columbus move offshore as nightfall signals are raised and lights sweep the coast. Election count proceeds in Washington with McKinley and Hobart declared winners. Evansville reports Ohio River gorge and damage to a tow boat. Torpedo boat No. 0 tops speed trials at Newport. A post office safe is robbed in CrkARPIniD.
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