City Fire Loss Drops Despite More Calls in 1927
Fire Chief W N Bates reports 1927 city fire loss fell to 15 534 16 while calls rose 61 percent to 236. Loss per capita was 5 cents, total value of buildings in fires reached 911 015 with contents 751 540. Major causes were defective firing and electrical soldering irons. three firemen recommended for hire and a small departmental vehicle urged.
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W. N. Bates
Lorain
Flyria
Bultlix
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Aherns-Fox
Sertz
Rebiasoz
Firuven
Robinson
Bates
Fie
Fire Department
Lanls
Betes Im Conchudine
Fire destroys Bun Lak Kitchen on B&O tracks
A box car kitchen for men on the B and O tracks south of Filbert street burned in a blaze caused by an overheated stove. Firefighters fought the flames with water for more than an hour.
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Bun Lak
B & OU
Filbert Street
Nisat
City Council Rejects Several Damage Claims Last Night
City council rejected multiple damage claims against the city following recommendations from the performance committee. The action included denying petitions related to injuries claimed in 1926 and objections to land allotment and commercial development on the east side between Lith and SiTest.
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East Avenue
Chameses
Thes
Sarah Rathbun
Vermilion
Bezel Boton
Connect
Counc
Faxon Hearts Co
Lands Commercce
Passage of Accident Claims Ordinance Shows City Action
The council passed the accident claims ordinance last night authorizing claims against local parties for May 28 incident involving Stankard and C Surkeons. The measure sets total claim limits and establishes filing procedures for DUIs and related damages.
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Stankard
Counci
Petition for Ohio Street and Beverly Street pavement
A petition requests paving on Ohio Street and Beverly Court from Guifred to the west end of Ohio Street and the east of Harwood Street, plus the south line of Eastlawn Maliow to the Ohio Street segment. The request was referred to the Street and Sidewalks committees.
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Bever
Ohio
Guifreed
Harwood
Beverly Court
Eastlawnmaliow
Ohw
Petfvicmers
Idewalks
Nichols Court pavement petition and light request
Property owners on Nichols Court petitioned for pavement between Bod south and Nichols Court end. A street and sidewalk committee was asked to act. Ferdinand Wirth, solicitor for Nichols Court residents, requested lighting improvements. his request was referred to lighting and works committees.
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Street light replacement on West Street reported
Councilman Morrison told council that a West Street light between Waverly Street and Wootland Avenue is to be replaced. The light was described as providing poor lighting and water issues were noted in the area.
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Waverly Street
Wootland Avenue
Crosswalk request eyed by Lexington Clark area council
A local resident urged a crosswalk be installed at Lexington and Clark, noting traffic issues. The request was referred to the service director for consideration. A separate city note records postal history about Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and a Lindbergh flight stamp seen on a letter carried today by A. Daniels.
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Street
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Special Music at Elyria Auto Show Delights Crowds
Large crowds visit the Elyria Automobile Peaters Association show at Raeisbow Gardens. The event closes tomorrow night with dealers praising the show and strong interest in the cars on display. Tonight the Peerless Oils Orchestra and quartet perform and tomorrow Bail Streck and his group close the program.
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Oberlin Plans For Mock Convention By Students
Oberlin students under Louis Pierce plan a quadrennial Republican mock convention near May end. Delegations form, candidates are debated, and a temporary chairman presides as a campus daily reports the event. Kenyon plays Oberlin in basketball and Russia township residents discuss consolidating schools in an Oberlin district.
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Telegraph Suires
Oberlin College events and talks announced
Rawdon of the Oberlin public schools will discuss schooling costs for township children. Rabbi Barnett Brickner or Cleve Lind will speak on American ideals at Finrer chapel. Oberlin Women’s Club hosts Annual Guest Night February 24 at 6 50. Literary and Social Club annual party at Mrs East College Street. Election to select Ober college representative to Shansi in China to be announced shortly. Seventeen students return or enter Oberlin College for the second semester.
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Oberlin Schools
H. L
Rawdon
Oberlie
Oberlin
Barnett Brickner
Cleve Lind
J. B. Kurkler
Oberlin Women’s Club
Merhod Se Church
New Church
Literary and Social Club
East College Street
Ober College
Shansi
China
Oberhe College
President Wiekens Speech At Princeton Campus Address
President Wiekens spoke at Princeton during a weekend address opening sessions. About 190 students reportedly refused to attend or oppose the talk while roughly 190 favored the speech. He praised campus unselfish idealism and a desire to improve conditions despite mixed interest in religious relief.
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Wiekens
Princeton
Dniversity
Foremen's Club Set Meeting Date and Members
The Fortis Club committee met last night and scheduled the next meeting for March first. The group of B. W. Pond FE S. Miller A. B. Cochrane F G Emerick WE Reichard J A Sargent and W O McClelan will announce the speaker later.
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Tha
Martech Tard
B. W. Pond
FE. S. Miller
A. B. Cochrane
F. G. Emerick
WE. Reichard
J. A. Sargent
W. O. McClelan
North Olmsted News Briefs From Congregational Club
Frank Wilford spoke on Experiences in Life at the Men’s Club meeting at the Congregational church in North Olmsted. Several new members joined. Upcoming events include an all day meeting Feb 26 and evening services Feb 26 with a guest speaker. Also noted are illness updates, a funeral in Kent, and local bowling standings. George Dewey of Butternut Ridge died Feb 20 after gallstone surgery. he led local banks and left a wife, two sons, a daughter, and many friends. funeral Feb 29 at Universalist church, Stop 26, Lotain road.
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Frank Wilford
Fis Tia
Congregational Church
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Wilford
Aod Elinge
Wilferd
Meanthic
Fannie Eldred
Kennedy Ridge
Harry Anthons
Rith Gould
Bellevue
Ohio
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Congress
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Art Ridgeville
Grocerman
Reese
Heleer
Helser
George Dewey
Butternut Ridge
Fairview Hospital
Cleveland
Dewey
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Bank of Berea
Olmsted Falls
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Douglas
True Bement
Universaliste Church
Lotain Road
Historians of Today and George Washington
Rotary meeting features Dean Benton of Western Reserve University discussing how Washington is studied in modern times. He outlines three eras of Washingtonian history and notes bias in early biographies, with quotes on Washington's letters, diaries, and the shift to professional historical method. Dean Benton argues Washington’s reputation remains stable despite contemporary criticism.
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John Hancock
Dean Benton
Graduate School of Western Reserve University
George Washington
Washington
Washington Irving
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Rhazi
Europe
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Fren
New Je
Hertite
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Oberlin News
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Markets Cleveland Produce Cleveland O February poultry and produce prices
Market notes from Cleveland listing poultry prices for heavy fowls medium leghorns and springers with various weights. Potatoes round whites Maine Michigan Wisconsin and Idaho prices per 120 pound sacks and per bushel crates. Butter prices for extras in tub and firsts and seconds with packing stock values. Prices reflect regional suppliers Baker Florida Green Mountain Idaho and Minnesota sources.
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Uchs
Reese
Maine
Siinneene
Wiscaisi
Lengel found guilty in circumstantial case at Canton trial
The court directed a verdict of guilty against Lengel after reviewing the full case from indictment to second trial. The judge noted the state failed to prove a prima facie case beyond reasonable doubt and emphasized that public sentiment cannot replace legal standards for conviction. Lengel’s wife and relatives celebrated as prosecutors appeared downcast.
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Ile State
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Warraput
Canton
Metlett
Leones
R. Mebert
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The
Star
Strettenberger
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Lengal
Unlikely Recovery Through Redwood’s Ten Tonics Ad
A testimonial from a patient who suffered a long illness and severe stomach problems, claiming relief after using Redwood’s Tenre Tonic. The speaker says solids were impossible before, then after three doses could eat again and resumed daily work, praising the product and its promoter in Elyria.
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Tedwood
CW. Phillips
Elyria
Alleged Parking Nuisance on Furnace Street
Discussion of pie truck parking by Gooden trucks on Furnace Street triggers council debate. Residents complain blocks two vehicles. a permanent solution promised but no firm plan as yet. Councillor Moulton notes a proposed truck turnout will be built soon to ease the congestion.
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Furna Street
Lobbve
Kautsen
Furnace Street
Moulton
Coc. Stolzenburg
Strern
Maple pleads not guilty to driving while intoxicated
Robert Maple pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated after his arrest on Broad Street. The case was set for trial on February 28 at nine o'clock in the morning in purer court, as announced by Mayor James A. Healst.
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Iity
Rix
Bse
James A- Healst
Expect Large Crowd At Flyrne Society Choral Concert
Indications point to a large attendance for the Flyrne Society concert at the Methodist church Friday evening. About 500 tickets have been sold with more expected, drawing music lovers from Oberh and surrounding areas for the benevolent event aiding destitute mine families. The church capacity nears a thousand and plans anticipate a substantial audience.
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Flyrne Society
Oberh
Presram
Hatchet Day To Be Celebrated In Schools
Discussion compares Lincoln and Washington and notes Washington’s birthday will be celebrated as a holiday in Elyria public schools. About four thousand five hundred children attend district schools. The observance follows the usual custom of honoring Washington with a school holiday tomorrow.
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Lincoln
Washington
Elyria
New MELLO-GLO Face Powder Ad Promises Smooth Pores
A dated advertisement touts MELLO-GLO French process face powder claiming minimal skin dryness and a non clogging formula. It highlights long wear, easy application, and a beautifying effect, with mentions of Crendall's Crux Store and Lewis' Mercantile Co.
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Crendall
Lewis’ Mercantile Co
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