Year 1910 Building Permits Reach One Million Mark
City reports 1910 was a record year for building activity with permits totaling 1,000,000 dollars for new dwellings and factories. Notable entries include Elyria Cumming Co, Joss & Decker, Litbium Products Co, Grey Barr Co, and Hys Overland. December activity dipped due to cold weather, but overall prospects for spring are strong as inquiries for new homes rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria, Cumming Co
Fameel Pipe Co
Eldred Highgate
Western Allmate
Joss & Decker
Litbium Products Co
Grey Barr Co
Irbaeh
Colson Cy
Oam
AL L. Siarford
Clayeeml
City Mart
J L. Strucker
U .Garrard Elfy. Co
Hys-Overland
DWETY
League Pact Not Final Peace Solution, Prof Hill Says
An address by Dr David Jayne Hill read at the Aner Texnco Association for the Advancement of Science argues the Versailles treaty cannot guarantee perpetual peace. He cites two measures to peace improving laws and severing war from law, while noting the league’s military emphasis. Also lists marriages licenses for Earl Sanders and Bertha Feersburg, Robert Mathison and Oliver Eisch, and Malvin Slack with Minnie Holing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Dec
David Jayne Hill
Secrtary of State
Anertexnco Association For the Advancement of Science
Hill
K. Fili
iVersailles
League of Nations
Earl Sanders
Amherst
Bertha Feersburg
Klerk
Lorain
Robert Mathison
Oliver Eisch
Elyra
Malvin Slack
Minnie Holing
Obituary: Al John Stark 88 Dies After Illness
Al John Stark, 88, died this morning after illness. He lived at 113 Last Avenue and had followed coal oil business for many years. Survived by sister Mrs Naborka and brothers August and Fred. Services set Friday at 2 PM at Ridgelawn, conducted by Rev. Muehle. Also notes his wife and involvement in Lenine Trotzky propaganda in foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stark
Last Avenue
Stark
Naborka
August
Fred
Eral
Neon
Lock
Muehle
Ridgelawn
Flaws Expected In Signing Of Peace Pact With Germany
The council fixed January 6 as the signing date for the peace protocol with Germany but concerns rise over possible delays. Delegates negotiating the plebiscite in territorial areas may lack full authority to finalize terms, potentially affecting implementation.
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Germany
Sane Council
Ens
Young Men's Business Club to Send Three Delegates
The Young Men's Business club held its holiday meeting with forty members present. Kay Baker Chas Baron Jr and Orson T Clark welcomed attendees. Dim Armitage entertained as the Sloom killer with songs and stories. Three delegates will attend the national convention in St Louis on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Business Club
St. Louis
Young Men's Business Club
Kay Baker
Chas. Baron, Jr
Orson T. Clark
Dim Armitage
Young Men's Business Clubs
Juniarr
Gas company rivals base gas rate drop in Arkansas City
Arkansas River Gas Co formed by Wichita figures enters market against Wichita Natural and Kansas Natural Gas with a 14 cents per thousand feet rate and sliding scale. Gas from Denton and other fields will supply Arkansas City at this price, far below the rival tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Wichita, Natural
Kansas Natural Gas
Arkansas City
Arkansas River Gas Co
George Shryock
Arkansas City Consanie Eas
Denton
Tougherty
Kansas
Missouri
Otter
Kay County
Lik City
Boys Charged With Auto Theft Released
Prosecuting Attorney Findley had noted indictments against Dominic Lamont and Robert Davis charged with driving an automobile away without the owner's consent. They entered Robert Cromwell's garage in Amherst and took his Ford vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findley
Dominic Lamont
Robert Davis
Robert Cromwell
Amherst
Fear schooner Lucile feared for safety in Atlantic voyage
Halifax dispatch reports fears for the British schooner Lucile weathering coal cargo from Perth Amboy to Halifax. The vessel sailed November 30 with captain J. H. Wagner and a five man crew and has since not sent any word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Lucile
Perth Amboy
J. H. Wagner
Elyria Announces City Administration Changes
The upcoming city administration will take office January 1 with Mayor Jones starting a second term. Jamies Hewitt becomes Council President, filling a vacancy left by Councilman Hazelton’s resignation. Re-elected: R. Haz elton, L. G. Andras, Joseph Hazelton, George Stark, Charles Tatter-Rall. New councilors: John Winslow, F. R. Castle. New solicitor: D. A. Baird. New auditor: Walter Guthman. New treasurer: Ralph Standen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Jamies Hewitt
R Hazelton
L. G. Andras
Joseph Hazelton
George Stark
Charles Tatter- Rall
John Winslow
F. R. Castle
D. A. Baird
Lawrence Webber
Walter Guthman
Harry Hmkson
Ralph Standen
A. J. Plocher
McNary Sugar Bill Must Be Signed Today
The White House indicated President Wilson must sign the McNary sugar bill today to extend the life of the sugar equalization board for one year. If not approved, the board will be dissolved at midnight tonight.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
WhiteTouse
McNery
Lady Arrest in Brown Hotel Surrenders in Michigan
Cecil Beatrice Wester surrendered to authorities in Mount Clemens Michigan on a murder charge tied to J Stay Brown. She was placed in county jail after a short coroner inquest failed to yield new evidence. The inquest adjourned to Friday. Ruth Prevost Brown and cousin Lloyd Prevost, formerly witnesses, refused to testify and were released.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Cecil Beatrice Wester
J. Stay Brown
Brown
Weskano
Ruth Prevost Brown
Lloyd Prevost
Leonard Wood Files Candidacy for President
Associated Press reports Major General Leonard Wood filed a formal declaration of his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination with the South Dakota secretary of state. The March primary features Wood, Senator Johnson of California, Governor Lowden of Illinois, and Senator Poindexter of Washington as avowed candidates for party endorsement. Governor Cox vetoed the net fishing bill passed by the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pier 8
Bec
Generel Leonard Wand
South Dakota
Wood
Senator Johnson
California
Guv Lowden
Illinois
Senator Poinchester
Washington
Commission hearings to set wages and prices in bituminous coal
Washington announces that three presidential commissioners will hold hearings starting January 12 to establish a basis of wages and prices in the bituminous coal industry. Representatives of miners and operators in the Central Competitive field have been invited to present their cases on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Retiring City Officials Receive Commendation
City Auditor Harry Tlinkson retires after a faithful term. Alvin Plonder also leaves the city treasurer post, with Ralph Standen succeeding him after handling thousands in funds and balancing books to a penny. Councilmen Rankin and Gehrke complete their terms, with Rankin chairing the Avance committee and Gehrke backing fire and police department improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tlinkson
Harry
Alvin Plonder
Ralph Standen
Rankin
Gehrke
Avance
Fire and Police Department
Paul
Old Offender Arrested Again and Charged
Lorain men Chas Brooks and B Carson were arrested by railroad detectives for riding trains without paying fares. Brooks, with a long police record, has spent years in reformatories for burglary and other offenses. He and Carson were fined five dollars plus costs. Meanwhile President Wilson will have a quiet New Year’s Day with no plans for celebrations or a party at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Brooks
B. Carson
Lorain
Brooks
Sawyer Tailor Shop
Jones
Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Sun’ Sday
Webber Seeks Prosecutor Post After City Attorney Term
The Elyria city description notes Lawrence H. Webber ends his second term as City Attorney after four years. He drafted a large spell of legislation and the million dollars bond issue for water works rewuilding. He is praised for careful economical conduct and enjoys public confidence. He aspires to become prosecuting attorney, citing experience as police prosecutor and city solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Webber
City of
Elyria
Chronicle Telegram Skips New Year’s Day Edition
The Chronicle Telegram will not publish New Year’s Day as staff take two days off. Readers are wished a happy and prosperous new year. An Associated Press report notes a health amendment in Forle and a Griswold bill affecting the Hughes Meath Code taking effect tomorrow after governor Cox’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram
Associated Press
Columbus
Cox
Missing petition stalls Grafton road injunction case
Taxpayers of Grafton township sue to stop township trustees from selling bonds to fund Cowley road improvements. The petition vanished from the courthouse on trial day, leaving the case stalled until next Tuesday and described as fatal to the action. Court officials and lawyers scoured the building but could not locate the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Township
Cowley Road
Thompson
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ILONG
Davis
M. Ackerman
O. Curtiss
Ink Beal
Iprite
A Roders
Halpin
Brington Ursem
KH. River
James Nhewvel
D. J. Hill
AL John Stark
Suifale
Annanatein
Toris Meinstein
Lenine-Trotzxy Inct
Paganda
Inlative
Chy Soltetter
Asaph Jones
USFPR
Wazelton
Larse
Brown Hotel
Leonard Wood
Johnson
Lowdon
Poindexter
Chas. W. Tattersall
Charles Brooks
Atty. Webber
Day’s End
L.il” Wevber
Wil
Lorain County
Grafton Road
Court House
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