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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
4
A garbled, opinion style dispatch critiques congressmen and governors, predicting strikes and price moves while lampooning fiscal policy and municipal reform. It touches Cuba annexation talks, the Royal Republican, and a London relocated figure, with broad satire of state administration.
Squire Emman Wornts conducted his first wedding ceremony Monday and, after a misstep, Squire McNamara corrected the Phy portion. The couple Mabey Phomos and Mr Harry were married by Saturday afternoon, with Mourishes ensuring the knot was properly tied.
Fragmented page notes reflect local life in Barberton and Akron with stray lines about Labor Day events, Prohibition, veterans, civic leaders, poetry, and cultural snippets. Mentions of Mayor Bull, Barberton police, Harry Travy book, and a theater scene hint at a bustling historic civic scene.
Prominent forester ek F Bader of 864 vas tooklyn N Vp van re Rheutiatiem helped by Dr. David Kennedy to treat illness in a family at 457 Grand St Wilt N and son Walter. The notice touts a “Favorite Rae Rennedy” therapeutic bottle sold at $1.00 and claims health restoration for the mother and child.
Newark August 7 Major General Charles Dick and three sons arrived at Camp McKinley on Wednesday to remain until camp breaks Monday morning. He will confer with Gov Nash and Gen McMahon on next year’s advised encampment. The camp operates as a disciplined, working military site with annual inspections. Officers and men are tracked by regiment with detailed counts. A farmer reported missing fifteen Hickeys to Gov Nash, who could not account for them. Blankets and gear are neatly arranged and camp inspections by Gov Nash and others were satisfactory. The article notes upcoming events and routines at the camp.
The Great Factory End Sale opens Wednesday at 8 am featuring Hamburg Embroideries with yard sale pricing from 8:40 am. Five yards for 100 appears advertised. An event matinee at Summit Lake Park is planned for Saturday August 9, followed by a local act. Advertising copy also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a liver tonic, with testimonial.
Advertises rental of front office space in a building formerly occupied by another firm. Mentions suitable for a Democratic party or other business needing a central location. Provides contact through Labor Exchange and AREF with a mid 19th century street address and unclear city name.
Lord Charles Beresford will visit Ameren during the coming alumni event to study the United States navy and Morgan shipping operations. James Rankin performs at Bummit Lake Park in August, looping the loop on his fan loop as part of a local entertainment display.
City Commissioner Seybold discussed the bear pit incident at Silverlake with Mayor Doyle and said a formal investigation would be pursued. If the mayor stalls, Seybold and allies will take action themselves and report findings. Saturday afternoon at Summit Lake Park.
The Boston store opens Friday morning at Sam with a large sale of Hamburg Tibroideries priced at Se and se per yard. From 8 to 8 39 a.m. yards cost Wie. After the matinee at Summit like park Saturday James Rankin performs with Joop.
In Chicago Senator Cullom comments on Republican conditions. He predicts Roosevelt likely renominated by acclimation unless a dramatic change occurs. He notes Hanna as a possible candidate but doubts his viability and highlights strong support for Roosevelt within the party.
Sherman notes report Mary Cook returning from Columbus to her home, visits by Mrs D Q Beta of Sherbondy Hill to Mohlers, Burgner farm sold to Ling of Cleveland at 60 dollars per acre for 41 acres, Peter Spyder repainting his residence, Will McDonald of Akron visiting cousins Myers, and guests of George Bird and mother including Avery Wood Barberton Prout Hagelbarger and Fannie Daily. Myre Elia Swain and Grace visited Dr Burgett in Worthington. Norton Township Sunday school met at Baptist church despite threatening weather. Manchester quartet performed, Avery Wood sang, next meeting at New Portage M E church in November. Special matinee Saturday afternoon.
Harry Ler, arrested July 10 on a charge of cutting with intent to wound, has left the city. John Ames had trouble with Chas. Lavinnd and Edward Stark on Summit Jake, and a fight left Smith badly cut. A writ of habeas corpus secured Ler’s release. a second warrant for his arrest was issued, but he remains at large. Ler states in a letter he is bound for the Klondike and will proceed with all possible speed.
The C. and B. Steamer service announces daily departures from Cleveland at 8 p.m. CST for Budale and 9 p.m. CST for Gantern, with no special daylight trips during July and August.
A special meeting of the Akron Camera club will be held tonight to arrange for another outing. A full attendance is waived.
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