Lorain County Rail Project and Oak Point Harbor Plans
A long passage describes Lorain county railway ambitions tied to a Lorain, 1 & Southern railway promoter Joseph Ramsey, and an Oak Point harbor idea near Lake Erie. It notes land purchases, industrial plant prospects, possible cost savings, and the abandonment of a big land deal while mentioning Charles M Schwab, Standard Oil, and the bevy of engineers. The piece highlights Oak Point land held for years, shoreline development hopes, and local landowners resisting sales as plans flicker and vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saraiers
Ned Land
Lorain
Amherst
Tne
Ft Ghd
Teal
Snarf Pong
Até
Autuon
Waa Batght
Lake Erie
Lixke
Ones & Loughlin Steel Court
Corps of Engineers
Big Grove
Devel
Oak Point
Lorain County
Community Notices From Rafton and Surroundings
Rafton adds social chatter from Aug 10 with visits from Elyria and Lorain relatives and friends. A local Immaculate Conception social is planned for Aug 19. The Philathea class, and church gatherings feature greetings, refreshments, and neighborly updates across town and nearby areas.
Baseball scores from the American and National Leagues
Scores show New York beating Cleveland 6 to 3 and Washington 2 to 4. Chicago 3 to 5. Detroit 5 to 0. Philadelphia 2 to 3. Boston 5 to 2. St. Louis 11 innings. In the National League Cincinnati 10 to 8 over Boston. New York 9 to 0 over Pittsburg. Brooklyn 6 to 6 Chicago 5. St. Louis 12 to 10 over Philadelphia in eleven innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WoLf
Cleveland
Petey Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Los
Washington
Boston Teaseee
Datroit
Wfe
Chicago
Beaton Then Ag
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
National League Cincinnat
Town Line Social Roundup from Aug Town Line News
Mrs Edith Tran and Mrs Kate Eichenberg were guests of Mrs Hertha Zerrolly on Friday. Mrs Clyde McGinnis entertained friends from Elyria and JR Ageville at a picnic dinner on Thursday. Mr Horace Howard and daughter Ethel spent Sunday at the home of Mr George Howard. Mrs Wheeler and Mrs Teller spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Olmsted Falls. John Lahiff of Cleveland and M Knnechtges and daughters from Elyria recently visited Mrs Lahiff, who has been ill. Mrs Gertrude McGinnis and children Ruth and Dwight spent Friday in Elyria. Miss Ruth Transpent Friday in Oberlin. Mrs Kate Eichenberg and sons called on Mrs Rose Daley Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Line
Edith Tran
Kate Eichenberg
Hertha Zerrolly
Clyde McGinnis
Elyd
JR Ageville
Horace Howard
Ethel
George Howard
Wheeler
Teller
Olmsted Falls
John Lahiff
Cleveland
M Knnechtges
Elyria
Gertrude McGinnis
Ruth
Dwight Apent
Clyria
Oberlin
Rose Daley
North Revicieli Is Ready for Racing at North Randall
Cleveland Aug 10 The track was in good shape to start the second week of grand circuit racing at North Randall but rain caused another postponement. Five races including the 3 year old pace were on the program along with a 2 04 pace two divisions of the 2 11 trot and the first division of the 2 12 pace. Rifle grenade was favored to start in the feature with Frisco June Fatima Trampsafe and Etabbetta among other eligibles. Eight in first 2 11 trot division seven in second and ten in the 2 12 pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
North Randall
Frisco
Fatima
Trampsafe
Etabbetta
Five Leading Hitters in Two Big Leagues
American League players and clubs show top hitters with Gabreh Specker 105 290 99 162 416 Sigler 104 418 89 170 407 Ruth 104 385 120 129 3956 Collins 107 417 85 150 369 Hornsby 101 400 62 149 378 J Smith 72 247 46 81 328 Roush 97 364 52 119 327 Willis 98 391 58 126 322 Myers 106 405 58 129 319.
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Gabreh Pet. Specker
Cle
Sigler
St. L
Jackson
Chi
Ruth
TY Collins
National League Hornsby St.l
J. Smith St. L
Roush Cin
Willis Pa
Myers, Bkl
Lorain Chief Demoted and Police Shakeup
Lorain police chief Frank Lenehan was demoted to patrolman by Acting Chief Theodore Walke. Detective George Jennings took charge of detective work as Lenehan’s Bertillon system legacy is noted. Earlier, Chief A A King was dismissed and Lieut Ryan suspended with King appealing to Commons Pleas if civil service rules fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Frank Lenehan
Bureau of Identfication
Theodore Walke
George Jennings
Lenehan
A. A. King
William Grall
Walker
Patrick Ryan
King
Commons Pleas Court
Civil Service Commission
Young readers crave dime novels and animal tales
A shopkeeper notes that youngsters still favor dime novels like Buffalo Bill and Tarzan, paying seven cents an hour for excitement. Readership shifts to animal tales and Boy Scout adventures while war-themed books fade in popularity among children and adults alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Boys
Fred Fearnot
Nick Carter
Buffalo Bill
Plains
MI Street
Peck
Fragmented War Era Text Hints at Referenced Sights
Partial OCR lines mention a war era sight and a referenced “rapy book” fragment. Names and full context are unreadable. The readable bits suggest a literary or historical reference but lack clear facts, dates, places, or entities to identify.
Tumulty Stops At Norwalk On Trip
Joseph Tumulty secretary to President Wilson stopped in Norwalk on a trip home from Dayton. He stated the president is very much better and would not be traveling if he were not. His party included Mrs Tumulty J T Barnett Er W Steckman A W McLean and J W Coughlin. They planned to proceed from Norwalk to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Joseph Tumulty
Wilson Ataved
Dayton
Tumulty
Ohio
Mrs. Tumulty
J. T Barnett
Er. W. Steckman
A. W. McLean
Denver
J. W. Coughlin
Carlisle News Briefs Aug 10 Local Guests and Events
Carlisle Carlial Aug 10 notes visitors Clyde May and son Donald of Norwalk at Mr and Mrs Reary Ruhla. Lantsberry and Dewel Reystida wed Monday. Michael Knechtgen and daughters of Elyria visited Mr and Mrs J M Diedack. Miss Kate Reinder of Cleveland visiting brother John and Henry Reloder. Carital Neighborhood Club met at Mrs M Fitzpatrick home. Next meeting at Mrs Henry Plas on Aug 26. shower planned for Dewey Reynolds. Norman Youngeberg injured throat falling in wheat field and taken to Gates hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlial
Clyde May
Donald
Norwalk
Reary Ruhl
Lantsberry
Dewel Reystida
Michael Knechtgen
Elyria
Mme J. M. Diedack
Kate Reinder
Cleveland
Lia
John and
Henry Reloder
Carital
Mra
M. Fitzpatrick
Henry Plas
Dewey Reynolds
Norman Youngeberg
Gates Hospital
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Mrs
Beren
el] Clark
Ed Cragin
Nty
Harles Nary
Wireth
Anderson
Ford Dernier
Wilson
Viola Lawson
Moull
Charleston
Moell Will Rae
Mra. Ody
Relarville
Nea Naty
Ella Whitcomb
Teomb
Ig Souindry
Betlin
Rc Et'lin
Leanue
Town Line News
North Revicieli
Doctor Jaster Deema Bie
Atlantic City
Petey Boy
Betty Ellen Jones
Betty
Vassar
Katy
Peter
B. Kuppenheimer and Co
Soough
War
Will
Carlisle
Depot
Elyria Chamber OF Commerce
Indian Boosters
Vermilion
Elberta Beach
Stop 127
Lake Shore Electric
United States
Jake Erie
Bass Point
Alf. R. Allen
A. B. Smythe CO
Erie
Prospect
A. Lott
E. 9Th
Prospect Central
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