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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1902

Page

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Code Bill Referred by House to 17-Member Committee

Columbus Aug 26 The House adopts a resolution to appoint a special committee of 17 members to which all bills, including the Code House bill No 5, will be referred. Representative Guerin of Erie introduced related bills on pleadings and appeals as the code is read. Senator Longworth introduced the bill in the Senate. The hearing plan limits sections and the Cleveland delegation fights the elective City Solicitor and Prosecuting Attorney of Pol­lencourt. Senator Hanna expected to advise legislators on the code.

Columbus Guerin Erie County Roger Columbus O Cleveland Soliester Pollencourt Hanna

Roosevelt Praises Navy And Military Merit At Moody Home

President Roosevelt, at Secretary Moody’s home in Haverhill, lauded the Navy and called for sustained high peace time efficiency to ensure preparedness for war. He praised Annapolis and West Point as democratic schools where merit governs careers, urged ongoing ship and gun industry readiness, and stressed that true national honor rests on deeds, not words, in preparation for conflict.

Haverhill Mass Navy Moody Roosevelt Annapolis West Point America Deal Mien Cire Histrumene Agust Spain

N O T Co Granted Large Rebate by City Board

The N O T Co received a rebate order of 1022.34 charged to the Malheast paying fund No 6 for the street segment between Thornton and Crosier streets. City commissioners on Tuesday adjusted the costs claiming the original estimate overstated the company’s expense and corrected the balance due.

Thornton and Crosier Sts

Katherine Aultman dies at 75 in Canton after philanthropy

Canton Ohio August 26 Mrs Katherine B Aultman a longtime resident and benefactor died this morning at age 75 She founded Autman hospital contributed to education and charity and left bequests to public institutions totaling about 200000

Canton, O Katherine B. Aultman Canton Autman, Hospital

Open Air Concert Fund Seeks More Donations

The Eighth Regiment band fund for summer concerts is nearly exhausted. Leader Mr W R Palmer urges anyone who can contribute to sustain the concert series through the halffuel of the season. Nine concerts have been held so far and the public must decide whether to continue.

Eighth Regiment MY. W. KR. Palmer

Strikers Stop a Manila Park Trolley Run in Tamaqua

At Summitville a special trolley car carrying non union workers was halted by a mob of strikers. Two men were beaten and removed, troops arrived to restore order and guide workers back to the car. In Hazleton police protected returning workers as strikers were dispersed by deputies.

Tamaqua Manila Park Arma Summit Bijl Hazleton Lehigh Valley Co

Mayor Finishes Address Prepares for Convention Day

The Mayor completes his speech and rests until the League of Municipalities convention in Grand Rapids. He plans meditation and respite, aiming to be in top condition for August 28 when he will deliver an address expected to reverberate widely.

Te League of American Munfelyuiities Af Grand Rapidy

THD Weather Outlook For South And North Regions

The south portion expects rain tonight while the north remains fair. Local rain is forecast for Wednesday with possible showers across the region.

Desperate attempt to wreck N P train at Sand Point

Desperate fobbers from Spokane tried to wreck a Northern Pacific train at Sand Point Toledo sixty miles east last night. They tore up the track covered the train crew and used dynamite on the express car but could not force it and finally left without booty.

Spokane Wash Ave Northern Pacific Sand Point Toledo Here

Camera Club Plans Outing For Labor Day Event

The Akron Camera Club will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening to finalize arrangements for the Labor Day outing. The outing committee plans to report details and expects full attendance.

Akron’ Camera Club

Remembered Generously In Will of Cecil Rhodes

Fragmentary report from London dated Aug 26 notes Cecil Rhodes bequeathing lands in Africa valued at about $1,000,000 to the Countess of Warwick. It mentions a famous beauty known as Lady Brooke and a noted nickname, with references to King Edward and the Prince of Wales years ago.

Cecil Rhodes London Countess of Warwick Africa Rabbling Brooke l Lady Brooke Hero Ns Abe Grat Bac Pathe Edward Prince of Wales

Controversy Over New Portage Post Office Closure

New Portage residents protest Barberton plans to close their post office with scares of losing mail and sales. Opponents push for keeping the office or converting it to a hub or substation to retain trade and revenue, led by John B. Davis and Councilman McCarty.

McCarty Davis New Portage Barberton Portage

No hope to end cholera in Philippines until typhoon season

Washington August 26 reports the cholera epidemic in the Philippines remains unchecked until the typhoon season. Surgeon General Forwood notes only light rains have occurred, stirring streams and spreading germs, with no material improvement likely until heavier storms.

Washington Philippines Forwood

Five Bands Lead Tabor Day Parade Plans

General committee in Akron lays out five bands to head parade divisions for Tabor day celebration. Goodrich at first division, Great Western second, K O T M third, Eighth Regiment No 1 fourth, Eighth Regiment No 2 Industrial division. Events include state shaving contest, acrobatics by Higgle Brothers, slack wire by Prof Aredo, and dancing prizes at Tip Top and Rose halls. Judges Kasson Werner Burt chosen for best union appearance. hands provide ball game music at Buchtelsrovinds and East Akron.

General Committee Goodrich Great Western Main St J. T. McMahon M. O'Neil Co Higgle Brothers Howard St Cherry St Aredo Market St. Manor H. A. Kasson Herman Werner James H. Burt Vendollara Buchtelsrovinds East Akron

Mischief by Two Young Boys At Police HQ

David Earl Capron six and Thomas Heller eight were brought to Police headquarters after Officer Duffy charged them with stealing a bicycle. They could not explain possession. Chief Durkin lectured them and released the boys, who wept bitterly during police custody.

David Earl Capron Thomas Heller Duffy Durkin

Simms Plans Bout With Willie Mack in Cincinnati Camp Build Up

Art Simms arrives in Akron after a train ride and joins the McGovern camp in Cincinnati. He is confident Terry Simms will defeat Willie Mack, citing Corbett era conditioning and power. Simms hints at betting a prelim and continuing sparring with McGovern under Sammy Harris, with camps fielding rival baseball teams and a postfight game planned.

Art Simms Akron Mornig McGovern Cincinnati Simms Terry Corbett Art Nall Mabe Willie Mack Kimms

Delegates to Head to Sandusky Convention Monday Night

Chairman Snyder says the Akron delegation will depart by T. and V. railroad monday night at 8:20 for Sandusky. From Cleveland the party rides via Lake Shore train shortly after 7 p.m. Those delaying will face regular fare if they start Tuesday.

Chiirman Snyder Akron Sandusky Cleveland Lake Shore

City Commissioners Adopt Road Contract Recommendations

On Tuesday the city commissioners adopted recommendations to cancel awarding the Worle street contract to John Gm and to reject the grading contract for Soutle street 08. W. Parshalh. The actions reflect a move to re-bid and re-evaluate bids for the local street projects.

Worle St John Gm Soutle St W. Parshalh

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