06 Aug 1902
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
1
Spokane Washington August reports detail outlaw Harry Tracy committing suicide after a long pursuit and gun battle with a posse near Creston. Tracy, wounded twice, stood atop terrain commanding sightlines before placing a heavy pistol to his head and pulling the trigger, dying at the posse’s feet as officers pressed the final pursuit.
Mrs Antoinette Schnabel wife of contractor Eoward Schnabel of Cuya hoga Falls disappeared Monday after drawing $400 in her name at the Falls branch of Akron Savings Bank. Her husband, aided by Marshal Miles Evans, found a tip leading toward D McGibbon Alliance who had left Falls recently. McGibbon, 28, educated yet a former tramp, had lived with the Schnabels. The case remains unresolved as officials and the public speculate on motive and whereabouts. Weather noted cooler Thursday with fair conditions.
Shelby Aug 6 Holly Morse Shelby's football center was knocked out yesterday morning and died an hour later after attempting to board a fast freight to reach Chicago Junction. He spent the day with six parents and his last words were Don't tell my father and mother. Morse was a young man of splendid habits and well liked.
A Chicago to Minneapolis express on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy was robbed eight miles from Marcus. Bandits dynamited the express car, stole sacks of silver coins and jewelry valued at about $21,000, and fled on horseback. One bandit was killed. Pursuit by railroad detectives followed, with several suspects and a fatality among the gang. The incident occurred late at night as the train halted after torpedo signals.
A large derrick 80 feet high toppled from the rear of the mill as a heavy hoist load broke stay wires. The 12 30 pm crash caused no deaths, minor roof and window damage, and the crowd swelled to about 500 with live wire fears. No injuries reported.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.