Railway consolidation to build $12.4 million line across Ohio
A Mansfield meeting announced a consolidation of the Alliance, Pittsburg and Akron and Niles lines with Richland, creating the Richland and Mahoning County Railway and the Chicago Short Line. The plan aims to connect Mansfield to Pittsburg and Akron to eastern lines via two divisions through Wooster Canton and Youngstown. First mortgage bonds totaling 12,425,000 were authorized, with allocations to southern and northern Richland and Mahoning divisions and the Chicago Short Line. Officials and directors from Mansfield Youngstown Canton Fort Wayne and other cities were named, and C W French was elected president of both companies.
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Wooster
Mansfield
Youngstown
Bang Bean
Pace
Plaice
Unio
Alliance
Pittsburg
Akron and Niles
Richland Company
Mansfield Short Line Railway Company
Shelby and New Washington L[railway Company
Chicago Short Line
Comanies
Richland and Mahoning County Railway Company
Ohio
Akron
Fortisburg
Richland and Mahoning
Chicago
Mr . H. Burker
Findlay
Hon
W. S. Cappeller
Richland and Mahoding Railway Company
Chicago Short Line Railway Company
Fifsen
Thomas W. Sanderson
L FE Cochran
J H Andrews
A. A. Purman
Fort Wayne
Jiod
B.S. Ambler
Salem
H B. Stewart
J. Whiting
Canton
C A Gates
J.C. Corns
Massillon
M L. Smyser
Wodeter
C. E. McBride
Huntingtop
Henry C. Hedges
C. D. Crouch
C W French
Chicago Short Line Railway
J K McCracken
J Whiting, Jr
J C Corns
W W Woodward
Sandusky
Henry C Hedges
C EF. McBride
WS Cappelier
D Crouch
S French
Richland and
Mahoning
Pittsburg to Chicago Short Route Rumor Aired
Community discussion centers on a direct line from Pittsburg to Chicago via a consolidated system. Promoter CGC W French, linked to Mansfield Shelby links, is cited as pushing Big Four Railway involvement. Report suggests aim to access regions previously served by competitors, with Mansfield and Mansfeld figures tied to the broader network.
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Tinas
Heigy Ceckend
Big Four
CGC W
French
Mansfield
Shelby
Mr Breach
Gist
Berg
Bank Robbery Fails At Dover County Bank
Three robbers blew open vault doors at the National Bank of Andover, using fourteen blasts of dynamite. They bound the night watchman and left him in a barn for two hours, then found the haul minimal and stole a horse before fleeing into Pennsylvania, seen at Espyville at seven AM.
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Ashtart Eal O
National Bank of
Andover
Mr. Satterlee
Pennsylvania
Espyville
A Million A Month Carnegie Public Benefactions
New York February eighth reports that Andrew Carnegie plans to devote about one million dollars monthly to public benefactions. He expects to spend roughly twelve million dollars annually on libraries and organs, ensuring generous gifts while retaining enough income to support living expenses and keep financial concerns distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
West Witty-fist Street
Carnegie
Plea Entered In Regimental Court Martial
Captain F H Wright of the fifth regiment pleads not guilty to charges including signing false muster certificates and false muster rolls. The court adjourns to Monday as judge advocate and officers consider potential plea under the red article of war.
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Cleveland
FH. Wright
Vollrath
Toasmuch
McMeken
Capouria Wriget
Witty Towne Depew Exchange Cited By Senators
Senators discuss a witty Towne Depew exchange from a Washington Post report. Towne’s reply drew laughs and praise for delivery while Depew noted only a portion of the speech was understood. The scene reflects a lively political moment amid Toledo and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Towne
Minnesota
Chaunvey M. Depew
New York
Washington Post
Towne
Depew
Senator Depew
Senator Towne
Mr. Towne
Extra session avoided if two amendments passed
Special telegram from Washington states that Congress can prevent an extra session by adopting two amendments to the army appropriation bill. One amendment mirrors the Spooner bill, authorizing the President to establish a civil government in the Philippines, while the second grants power to withdraw troops from Cuba and transfer control to natives where arrangements preserve U S treaty supervision.
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Washington, DC
Congress
Philippines
Cuba
Wooster area notices and personal items around February 1901
A mixed local roundup reports a stolen horse pool buggy found near Maunfield, visits by Curtis Derrs family in De Graff, and Rev. L. B. Helden departing on business to Washington. It notes pension hearings for veterans, Lincoln celebration events at City Opera House, and a probate appearance in Circleville. Also covered are interments, school district staff reappointments, and assorted local travels, illnesses, and civic notices.
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Long Bros
Maunfield
Curtis Derr
de Graff
Wayne County
LB. Helden
Washington, DC
Rose Wo Punek
Samuel Shagaklin
Howdof
Yaminera
Geo FE Fetner
Madisonburg
Hin
City Opera House
Major Carnegie Steel sale hints 1,500 per share plan
New York February report outlines a potential deal linked to J Pierpont Morgan and associates. Carnegie would receive 1500 for each 1000 share, with minority holders offered the same terms if they sell. Spectre of a reorganization or new holding company, with bonds collateralized by Carnegie and other stock. President Gary of Federal Steel Co says plans aim for harmony, not a monopoly, and little new cash will be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
C_D Glass
Bartlett & Dennis Co
Gardiner
Houlihan
Laubsch & Boyd
the Square
Kfeb
New York
Carnegie Steel Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
Carnegie
Ogee
Morgan
Carnegie Company
E. H. Gary
Federal Steel Co
Friay
Messrs. J
Morgan & Co
Ivory Soap Proves Better Value In Toilet Soap
A columnist argues against wasteful buying of tinted toilet soap compared with Ivory Soap. The author claims tinted soap costs twice as much for less than half the duration and insists no money can buy purer or better soap than Ivory. They suggest a dainty scented wrap would still fetch fifteen cents for a tiny cake.
Wayne County Real Estate Deeds Record Summary
Executor deed records convey parcels in Wooster Milton and Orrville with prices from 2 124 to 200. Other entries include quit claim deeds for Sheridan and Brenneman with small property lots, and guardianship deed for Danial Ferrer in Baughman township plus multiple parcels in Chippewa, Marshallville and Chester townships.
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Alexander Cart
Charlote
Carl W
Hiram Warner
McKendee W Warner
Wooster
James Sheridan
Rosé Sheridan
Alfred B Peckinpaugh
Ohio Farmers’ Insumeee Co
Milton Township
Harry McBride
Harry A Hoffstatt
Kate N. Brenneman
Samuel W. Jackson
Orrville
John Dague
Mary Dague
Geo. W W. Wise
John Spreng
John S McClure
Walter 3. Fickes
Plash Township
Lewis Ropp
Malinda Ropp
Lattisburg
Joseph Shultz
Henry Bauer
Chippewa Township
Celia Schuck
John Schwoeble
Louisa Schwoebel
Obituary Notes for Borwood Taylor in Canton
Borwood Taylor, former popular student, died at Aultman Hospital Canton Tuesday night at age 33. He served in Eighth Ohio during the Cuban campaign and in the Philippines with the Fourteenth regiment, discharged due to disability after a recent stroke. Funeral held Thursday afternoon.
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Borwood Taylor
Aultman Hospital
Canton
Taylor
Eighth Ohio
Cuba
Fhilippines
Fourteenth Regiment
Consolidation Aims to Unite Large Cereal Makers
Akron Ohio February 9 A inside source says a near completed deal would unify all large cereal firms outside the present trust to compete with American Cereal company. T C Mills of Akron Cereal is in New York pushing talks. A Burlington Vermont factory and other mills would be moved to Barberton Ohio as part of the scheme.
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Akron
American Cereal Company
T.C. Mills
Akron Cereal Company
New York
Burlington
Barberton
Bunko scheme swindles farmer and son near Shelby
Harry Lee, a prominent farmer three miles west of Shelby Ohio, loses 500 dollars in a bunko game played on his son George. A benevolent seeming man offered a lucrative Kansas City position, prompting a railroad ticket purchase and departure of the father and son. In Kansas City the man vanished after collecting 500 and the son was left stranded. authorities notified but whereabouts of the swindler unknown and $30 additional was needed to return the boy home.
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Shelby
Harry Lee
George
Kansas City
Bunko
Death of Mt Vernon pioneer Charles Cooper founder of local industry
Mt Vernon D Feb Charles Cooper died Thursday night at 11 oclock at his home. He was a leading business figure, founder of Cooper Corliss engine works, president of Knox National Bank and of the Mound View cemetery trustees. An ardent Republican, he helped elect Columbus Delano as a Whig to Congress in 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Charles Cooper
Cooper-Corliss Engine Works
Knox National Bank
Mound View Cemetery
Hon
Columbus Delano
Farley to oppose Johnson in Cleveland mayor race
Mayor Farley indicated he will not support Hon Tom L. Johnson for mayor and plans an active campaign against him if nominated. He said he would attack Johnson on corporations and special privileges and may stump in opposition.
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Cleveland
Farley
Tom L. Johnson
Ita
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Cc. W. French
C.D. Crouch
Richland and Mehening
H. H. Squire
B. B. Stewart
W. Pope, Jr
St Louis
Thomas W Sanderson
Hompstown
C.E. McBride
Samuel Rockwell
W. A. Dehnel Mansfield
E.O. Hoard
Enginneer
AB. & GQ
Rumaqr
Columbus
Bo & O
Laubach & Boyd
Speimonia End Grippe
Pttsburg
Comuny
C I McBride
Mansfeld
Burelars
Captain Wright
Stave
Obie
Toledo
Jo Cheney
Chaneykvo
Frank I
Cheney
Syston
Jeu Soyeb
de Wite
Zimmerlmane & Co
Wead
Norway Pine Top
Devon
Fuley
Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman & Co
Tuthak
Banner
Tutak
Carlile
Washita
Laubach & Boyd Dragyises
de Caldre
Pepsia
Foley
Zimmerman & Ca
de Witt
Zimmerman & Co
Dkfe
Uae
Gonceics
The
Keerenican
Nent
Augustus J. Ricks
U. 3
E. P Esborne
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Jf. L. Adair
W FE Weygandt
Circleville
Henry Good
Marshal, Mich
George Albright
Greenwood
de Grat
Wayne County Children's Home
Jarvin
Jarvis
Myers
Amy Hamilton
Wheeling
W . Barnard
Ashland
Gazette
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. J. Kinney
A. H. Hunt
Neal P. Hardy
Alonso Burris
Burris
Ra Veeder
Catawba Island
Isaac Mowrer
Mowrer
Geo. J. Schwartz
Galveston
Tex
Clarence Shives
Dorothy Shives
Wapakoneta
Will McClarran
Lodi
James Robertson
Hero
Frank Schaff
John Light
North Grant Street
Will Conrad
Ds Amstutz
Kituman
Mennontte Old Folks
Joseph Angell
Allegheny
Myst Angell
Thomas Wilhelm
Emporia
Kan
Warne County
John Wilhelm
Frank Sweeney
South Buckeye Street
Barrett
Hiram J Stoll
Marshallville
Sonnenburg
A. Sayboit, Jr
Helen Angell
A. Mc Donald
Sewickley
Palirum Shank
Millbrook
W. E. Mehee
Blackleyville
Bay
Sidle
West Garwill Street
Millersburg
Ashland and Wooster
Judge Welker
Miss Fowler
Euchre
Linda Hein
John Crotty
Brooklyn
Hls
John
Brooklin
Teresa Roberts
Maggie Roberts
Lincoln
Washington
G. A Roberts
Lintner, Sr
DeWitt
Zimmerman & Co Adkted
Chas. Bender
Erle
Gary
Wayne County Records
L C. Franks
AMER
Johnson
Frage Af Otel I
Samuel Petcher
Toren
Salie
Tae Seoal
NEW_YORK
Tonsiline Co. Oanntox
Cae
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