Lincoln's grant speech and war aid pleas in Elyria
Lorain County Reporter describes Lincoln's Gettysburg speech as stirring and calls for an emergency land fund to defray frontier medical and supply costs. It urges fundraising among Elyria’s citizens, notes Dr King and Rev Burens endorsements, commends Rep. Kerr, and discusses the Spanish American War context with Manila, naval actions, and the need to support troops at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Pew
John Burens
Keokuk
Tews
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cuba
Elyvia
Manilla
Dewny
Ily
Dong Kongy
Han Fortilounsell
Russia
Pacific
China
Japat
Manila
Lorain County
Elyria
Savinas
Fragmentary Civil War Era Dispatches and Local Incidents
A garbled dispatch reports eight men captured or wounded after a sinking near a harbor entrance at Santiago de Cuba and hints at torpedo actions. The piece mentions heroic yet fatal efforts, notes about political nominations, and references a local incident where Fay was attacked over a ride near an iron bridge, leading to warrants and preliminary hearings for Beebe and Bigh ton.
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Volwel
Santiago de Cuba
Carrara
Olthar
Ugher
Fay
Here
Oberlin
Way
Elyr
George Beebe
R E
Squire Chapman
Agan
Hey Ware
Cleveland Road Race Highlights One Mile Triplet Duel
The Cleveland road race featured six teams with Elyria boys winning general prizes. O’Donnell Sabre and Foss formed the winning Lozier team in the one mile triplet event amid a record pace. Close behind were the Oasis Updegrall trio and the Davis and Updegraff team. Local coverage notes social items and visits around June 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Road
Lozier
Oasis & Updegrall Sear
Elyria Tribune
Seish
Hoffman
Elyria ‘Lyctee
Davis & Pdegeaff
Omen
O'Donnell
Sabre
Foss
Lorain County Candidate Plea for Republican Unity 1898
Lorain County leaders weigh party strength and unity in selecting a congressional nominee. The speaker urges Lorain delegates to support a candidate who can unite the district, stressing loyalty to the party and the need to bolster the administration. He notes past support and seeks broad delegate backing to strengthen the GOP in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orain County
Lorain County
Lorain
Thoms
Comen Snow Ba
Welington
Fragmented Receipt List and Thanks Note From Old Ledger
A garbled record lists individuals contributing to various funds for a company and community events, names and amounts scattered with misspellings. The second portion contains a card of thanks for a concert benefiting a husband, praising donors including Mr Howiell and city council members for use of the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howiell
Probate Notice for Lorain County Guardianship and Executors
Probate judge RH Hinman in Elyria Ohio issues notice of proceedings in which guardians, executors, and administrators related to multiple estates including Gertrude Lesquette and Sophia Uransson face examination and settlement of accounts. The notice lists named guardians and executors and sets dates in June 18xx for related hearings and actions.
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Lorain
Ldc
Uloeka
Bettlemunt
Gxeautira
Lithors
Mirgareta Puylny
Irs Whithes
John
A. Kngova
Sarah J. Stipator
Jadwins
Seplia Uransson
R. Hagan
Jeseso
Ulu
Troateca
RH Hinman
Wits
Elyria
Fragmented Note on Vapor Safety and Appliance Changes
A garbled OCR passage discusses home heating and gas appliance safety. It mentions methane or propane usage, risks of explosion, and required changes in an application. Names, dates, or clear facts are largely unreadable, but the document centers on safety standards and compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steyn
Meade
Local Ne' presents four act show Simpkine tonight
A local newspaper notes the four act show Simpkine premiering this evening June 7th with acts from Old Homestead and Cave productions. The portable stage and water effects enhance the performance. The company promises wholesome comedy, pleasing singing, and new performers including Admie and 336.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deprintiow
Sal
Burt
A Nee Oo
Admie
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Johnson
Ohio
Tincoln
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Gettysburg
Senate
Icexn
Ma. Karr
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Dasic
Kerta
Lornne
Reyvan
Mit
Env
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Iiniab
Scott
Ford
Besttsint
Harn
Andy
Cleveland
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Wale Damaling
Cleve Jans
Little Stella Bruce
Osen
Mr. Herbert
Jennie Bingham
All Bingham
Arther Pierce
Capt. Booth
Lillie Smith
LaGrange
Chapreac
Wil Mount
Chas, Marlatt
Exyria
Eddie Stevens
Bitty Heavy
HON
Ely
Brooks
E. Riew
Chapman Bree
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Willams
Wasermag
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L. Faller
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DH. Griswold
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Vege Tred
Straus
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Chag
Tucker Ol Real ' Boylan Brey
Huntington
Hattie Fraser
Ya- Ain
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Vorerton
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Capital Tock
Lili Bialnéer
Uda Link Aduolia
Joan Ti
Valimilon
Gael
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Lishiar
Bail
W. Fby
Romilent
Davie C. Datowin
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Thera
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Ately
Lucrenelia
Elyrla Gan
Eady
Price
I. J. Eady
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Cheapsike
Bigalow
Geynore
Voledo and
Toplif
Park House
Clevaland
Gr, Arcada
City
D. Lewis & CO
St. Gall
Switzerland
Lewis & CO
Broad St
Crehore, Fauver & Robson
Telephone Bl
Lyndon
Parks Foaren
Iu. Day
Vieg Pros
Kr F.1
Bullen Cashier
Eatato
Meury Rinvunen
Decenaad
Wncoraignen
Quil Qel
Henry Rimback
Devensoul
Sante Rimdach
Boylan Bros
Lorain County R
the Baportar P
Elyria Telephone
National Bank
W. P. McClure
Resse Avennu
Melacy Homecrient
Dio Iam Ldu
Mannis
Ken
Cael
Duke Avenue
East Se
Patri
Ororek
Fayace
Reublin Bros
T. Gray
Ees
Tolies
T Reublin Bros
Grays
Reublia Bros
Disher’s
Jewey
Ravebry’s Steam Dread
Lorain County Society
Amherst
Arthur T Reed
Coonville
Noop T. U
Mel Bryant
West Morday
K. Massey
Ss. Ub
Metcalf
Chippewa Lake
L&w
Son
Republican Central
Innie
Smith
Lodi Street
Agnes Mof
Rae PF. Steinfield
Albers
Farrell
Steinfeld
Marcossendler
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