Gen Dick Hesitates on Governor Candidacy Amid Campaign
Gen. Dick dodges talk of a 2025 gubernatorial bid amid Akron political chatter. He notes speculation is premature and cites upcoming legislative focus on a municipal code and school laws. He will oversee guard deployments and divisional camp, then travel to Conneaut and Ashtabula for harbor work before resuming duties as Akron fundraiser and state GOP chair.
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Mlinicipal
Supreme Court
Guard
State Guard
Eamp
Dick Joy
Conneaut
Ashtibula
Akron
Columbus
State Republican Committee
Officers slain by two burglars in Chicago alley
Chicago August 12 two police were killed in an alley minutes before 4 am after confronting burglars at Dr Fatty Shaw’s home 222 Ashland boulevard One officer Timothy Tevine 40 shot through the heart and Chillos Pennell 25 shot through abdomen died at County hospital The fleeing suspects escaped into Jackson Boulevard and a large police sweep followed with eighty suspects rounded up but the right men remained unclear
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Chicago
Fatty Shaw
Ashland Boulevard
Roth
Timothy Tevine
Chillos Pennell
County Hospital
Shaw
Jackson Worlevard
Eustody
Home Again in Cuyahoga Falls Community Reunion
At the annual reunion of the Her officers were elected with George Hershey as president and Miller Kirk as view president. Mrs Belinbel returns to her home, and Mrs Schnabel asserts privacy about her win. Lt Byrne is criticized for leaving during the day as citizens hear from the Akron area. J McGuthon, formerly boarding there, confirms she will stay at the home amid conversations about the community. John Alleman and Willis Alleman attend along with a Michigan visitor.
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Tuekday
Democrat
Cuyahoga Falls
Belinbel
Schnabel
Her
George Hershey
Automobile Horns and Werner Coachman Defy Auto Rights
A writer recounts Paul E. Werner’s driver refusing to yield to autos. Werner argues autos have no extra right and drivers should not horn or race ahead. He urges regulated automobile speed and designated tracks, calling for enforcement against reckless driving.
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Paul E. Werner
Mr. Werner
Silent Star Guided Tragedy Echoes Of Local Suicide
Mrs Forest, age 78, of Richfield township, reportedly in poor health, left home about midnight Monday and was found in a pond near Fairneh farm. She had threatened self harm on several occasions. The pond is shallow, water about 20 inches deep, and a shawl found on the bank provided the clue. Forest worked for Henry Young shawl firm. her home is Richfield Center.
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Held
Herwilf
Forest
Howe
Mrelinield
Tooeday
Soldiers Return From Camp to Akron Evening
Companies B and F of the Eighth regiment and the Eighth Regiment hand returned to Akron Monday evening from Camp McKinley at Newark. Officers were unsure how absentees would be handled. Col Vollrath led the push over the absence issue. Capt Walkup said a court martial was possible but no definite plan was given. Capt Werner noted Tuesday that none
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Eighth Regiment
Akron
Camp McKinley
Newark
Volrath
Capt. Walkup
Mornin
Col. Vollrath
Officers Praise Camp Men After ABAENTERS Show
Capt Werner praised the men in camp for their showing, while Gen Speaks complimented their performance. The remarks came as discussions continued on what would be done in the matter involving the abaenters.
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Ik Mei Wan
Capt
Werner
Gen. Speaks
Hackett Named Division Freight Agent at Akron
Mr J H Hackett of Hintington Ind has been appointed a division freight agent of the Brie with office at Akron He succeeds Mrs W Clarke promoted to general freight agent at Pittsburg Hackett is a railroad man of much experience and was division freight gent for the Erie at Huntington U D
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Ind
Brie
Akron
W. Clarke
Pittsburg
Hackett
Erie
Huntington
Knights of Columbus planning state outing at Put-in-Bay
A large group from the local Loretal branch of the Knights of Columbus is arranging to attend the state organization outing at Put-in-Bay in August.
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Loreal
The
Knights of Columbus
Putin Bay
Slashed Saloonkeeper Fined for Knife Assault Case
William Green of Seamensville Ind was fined 50 dollars and costs and ordered to serve 60 days in the works by Mayor Doyle after Monday night arrest for assault and battery on R H Jones proprietor of a North Howard saloon. The dispute over a beer bill led Green to draw a large knife and slash Jones across the head requiring stitches. Green had worked for contractor James McGowan.
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William Green
Seamensville
Ind
Doyle
Green
R. H. Jones
North Howard St
Jones
James McGowan
Double Lynching in Lexington Mo Shocks Town
A 200 to 300 strong mob overpowered the jail and seized Charles Salyore and Harry Gates who had murdered George W Johnson a week earlier. They hanged the men in a tree south of town after breaking steel doors. Gates was shot in the hip, Salyers claimed Gates fired first. Johnson was killed after the robbers fled to a chicken house.
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Lexington
Aig
Charles Salyore
Harry Gates
George W. Johnson
Gates
Johnson
Salyers
Nob
Fred Gates
Colle
Old Missouri Left To Its Fate
Sioux City Iowa August 12 The United States plans to abandon the Missouri river as a transportation route after failures to control its treacherous flow. Railroads dominate freight and steamboat commerce has dwindled while millions spent on a permanent canal were washed away. River men speculate artesian wells in South Dakota draining the aquifer reduce river volume.
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Sioux City
United States
Missouri River
HH. M. Chittenden
U.S. Engineers
Missouri River Commission
Missouri
Missouri & Permanent Canal
Tos
South Dakota
Not a Dark Night at the Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House opens with Remodeling the Grand starring two Chicago decorators and carpenters for lead roles. The Way of the Wicked starts the season with three nightly shows except Sundays, labor day formal opening, manager Albaugh partners with Ruil Havilnielroult, attractions at popular prices. Shows from the Lyceum and Cleveland theatres will also be shown here.
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Grand Opera House
Chicago
Yanimed
Acrord
Albaugh i
Ruil-Haviinelroult
Lyceum
Cleveland
King Edwards Oak in Central Park Rejuvenates After Illness
In New York’s Central Park the King Edwards Oak, planted by King Edward when Wales was Filher of Wales, shows fresh sprouts and leaves after seven weeks of decline. Park attendants implemented care as the tree revived, signaling renewed life. The oak’s condition had attracted attention amid reports of its ailing state.
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New York
King Edwards
Central Park
Wales
Great game as Akron Elks meet Allegheny Elks next Tuesday
The Akron Elks prepare to play the Allegheny Elks at Buchtol grounds next Tuesday. Allegheny is a traveling team from several states, with events noted for August.
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Akron Elks
Allegheny Elks
Buchtol Grounds
Allegheny
Niles
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Chas
Theadyy
Hatn-Dick
Myron J. Herrick
Hin
Ime
Home Again
Mrs. Schnabel
Edward Schnabel
Hershey Reunion
MR Faul E. Werner
John Forest
Nono
C. W. Clarke
J. H. Hackett
Hintington
K.C. C. Outing
Indiana
William
Bekt
Uncle Sam
King's Oak
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