Secretary Root Seen as Busy War Dept Leader
An analysis recalls Secretary Root’s hands on approach at the War Department since taking office. It notes European implications of the Spanish American War, praising American power and Anglo American leadership shaping global affairs. Kansas figures like J. K. Barton comment on Philippine policy and political prospects. It mentions yellow fever concerns at Hampton and Phoebus, and German consular reforms as a sign of growing efficiency in trade.
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Washington
War Department
Spain
United States
D. N. Demetriades
Sular
Constantinople
Europe
Howard
America
Knogland
Hogland
Oherscter
Bprin
J. K. Barton
Kansas
Philippines
McKinley
Bryan
Aguinaldo
Mason and Dixon
Colorado
Hamton
Phoebus
Sternberg
Army
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Berlin
Germany
Foreign Office
Death of Mrs Bailey after long illness in Wellington
Mrs. Bailey died at 1 0:40 am Wednesday at age 67 after over eight weeks of bed confinement due to a long illness brought on by care for her husband. The couple, long residents of Wellington, had lived here about forty years. Funeral Friday at Congregational church Lovelock at 11 am with private services at the halls. Mr. Bailey, previously linked in business with Mr. C Sage, survives with neighbors and friends.
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Ohio
Bailey
Court actions and property suit in Ely county Ohio
County Ohio notices report a land and river bed ownership dispute with the Massey Stone Company and Ely heirs, Edith B Williamson and Harriet E Marshall sue for conveyance. Henry J Martin Jr sues for 5000 against Henry J Martin Sr, overseen by Gov O Prince. W G Platt of Cleveland sues for 402 in professional services for David Burke, deceased.
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Massey Stone Company
Ely
Messry
Geo. H
Ching, F
Albert H. Ely
Edith B. Williamson
Harriet E. Marshall
Henry J. Martin, Jr
Henry J. Martin, Sr
Martin
Hie Effiaire
O. Prince
W.G. Platt
Cleveland
David Burke
Ingersoll's Father Preached Here in 1838 at Oberlin
A fragment recalls Robert G. Ingersoll’s father preaching in Wellington and Oberlin in 1838. Rev W E Barton notes the Old White Church fire scare, urging warning against fiery sermons. Marriages and estate actions follow, with licenses and court cases listed from Lorain area.
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Nermal
Onl. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Wellington
W. E. Barton
Congregational Church
Ingersoll
Weat Lorain Atreet
Oberlin
Oberlin and Lorain Real Estate Transfers and Civil Service News
G Frederick Wright and others to Ella Marie Wright lot 17 Fairchild Allen addition Oberlin W W H Warden sheriff to E A Lew ay lot 17 block 8 W A Braman trustee addition Lorain 800 Walter Peake and others to George Peake part of section 16 Avon township 1087 3 0 Chap trustee to Chas Krited Jot 68 Crisp trustee addition Elyria 976 Mark Walton to Messy Walton lot 29 Oberlin 5. Gil Bervion KExngo. Omans G W Culbertson of Lorain Ohio passed Civil Service exam in Cleveland April Hth high average. Oberlin Business College praised for training quality. notes on civil service courses starting Fall Term 1809 and future government job benefits.
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G. Frederick Wright
Ella Marie Wright
Fairchild & Allen
Oberlin
Mark Walton
Messy Walton
Gil Bervion Kexngo
Omans
G. W. Culbertson
Lorain
Oberlin Business College
Notios
Civil Service Dominion
Cleveland
Ohio
Oberlin Bmpass College
Suah
Speniurian
Wetrolt University
Albany
N. Y
Business College
Bryant & Btrattant
Baltimore
United States
Thrown From a Train in Dayton Mystery
Harry Springer of Dayton was found badly injured beside a track after an alleged robbery and push from a Big Four freight car. He was unfit to identify his assailants, wore a Dayton necktie dealer’s mark and tattoo initials H S on his arm. A brother came to take him home. authorities search for suspects and questions about a possible shoe or cap mismatch. An unrelated note mentions Medina fraud and an arrest linked to stove endorsements.
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Sololock
Dayton
Harry Springer
Springers
The Grange Picnic at Pittafield Delights Attendees
Wellington wins multiple prizes at Pittsfield Grange picnic with races and contests. Ed Reilar Oberlin and John Edwards Wellington lead bicycle events. Wellington, Pittafield, and Oberlin competitors claim top spots in egg, potato, sack, and tug of war. Address by Hon. F. A. Derthick highlights farmer theme. Lorain County Soldiers and Sailors to meet August 10 at Elyria fairgrounds. veterans urged to attend. A worm cure ad closes the page.
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Pittafield
Pittsfield Grange
Wellington
Darling
Ed, Reilar
Oberlin
John Edwards
L. Bobishaw
Brighton
R. Grenow
Indlee
Misa Anns Allen
Brightom
Higele Allen
Anna Mason
H. Waters
Halen Coleman
May Rogers
Frank Botts
Floyd Avery
F. G. Crosier
Ed. Branson
Fremont Gifford
Camden
Will Oliver
Helen Coleman
Ssolo
J. M. Davin
Pittsfield
Everett Barrick
Ed. Baets
Lorain
K. F. Brammard
John Williams
Ernest Forbes
LaGrange
J. P. Jackson
Penfield
Wes
Wellington Grange
Pittafield Grange
A. Derthick
Mantla
Portage County
Farmar
Lorain County
Craft
Fauver
Early
Resist
Oom
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Wasy
Daugherty, Helman & Co
Exclusive Clothiers
A. G
G. L. Couch
D. B. Goodsell
National
Warren
Wilburb
Home Savings Bank Co
Wm. Viecker
Pree
Bliptteer
Mallory, Cash
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Kanssa
County
Ohews
Hal P, Denton
Department of Publicity and Promotion
Philadelphia
Sweet—Morgan
Leonard J. Sweet
Elyria
L. Bertini Morgan
la Grange
Sweet
D. Burke
Libbie
Ora Hutchings
Avon
Mra. Hutchings Pon
Ora
Frederick Wright
H. Maria Wright
Francon E. Elwell
Edwin Goodwin
Inne of
J. M. Otterbacher
D. W. Davies
Toomey
Davies
Jonathan Nielson
Gecelin
Fox
Bhefield
H. B
Skinner
Detroit
Emma J
Elgris
Henry J. Smith
LaPorte
Carrie B. Slaughter
Lar Porte
Murray
Katherine Zimmerman
Patrick Radloan
Ellen Mullen
Edwin M. Homer
Mod Osthering Anthony
James A. Long
Lydia
Homer
Court of Common Flame
D. W. Dayioe
Platt
Albert D. Burke
Protate Hocket
Otto Nilges
Lawrence Holzhauer
Hogan's Aid
Louis Nilges
Lawrence Holehauer
G. Hagen
Real Katete
Phoebe Cunningham
Harbart G
Antove
Lowath County Oranges
AY Pytssfield
Wellingtam
Prise —Ios
F. A. Derthick
Santna
Huggin
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