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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
1
Washington speaks as the President asks Congress for careful regulation of trusts and corporate power while praising national prosperity. He argues industrial growth must continue with sensible safeguards to curb evil without hampering progress, urging balanced action to serve the public good. (Continued on Third Page)
Afra Hunter was found dead at her Batumdny home while Margaret Nelson lay unconscious nearby. Niece Thome Hurns and husband drove to Akron to arrange the remains. Nelson is weak and not yet able to explain the events of last Friday night, police seek information from relatives as the case stays a mystery.
Rome New York December 2 Former Chief Justice Robert Karl of the court of appeals died at 6 30 this morning at his Herkimer home after eight days since suffering a stroke His birthplace was Herkimer in 1824 and he and his wife supported local public charities including a library project
Rome December pope requests exhaustive report on archbishop appointment for Chicago. The candidate list narrows to Bishop Spalding of Peoria and Bishop Muldoon, Chicago coadjutor.
Freight agents report scarce freight cars in Akron with about 10a available, harming shipment capacity. Passenger traffic runs high as Akron agents note the city contributes significantly to long distance travel, despite limited equipment.
In New York on December 2 a jury granted Mrs Jennie Leys $100000 plus interest from January 4 in a case claiming the death of her husband. The trial heard that the widow alleged the husband’s death occurred under negligence related to a store manager at Alvin's Nig store. The verdict settles for 100000 with interest.
Springfield December 2. Ex Gov A S Bushnell announced retirement from Warder Bushnell & Glessner Co stock valued about 50000 to International Harvester Co. He plans to enter traction line business in Ohio on a large scale to establish one of the state’s largest street railway systems.
Washington December report shows winter wheat in very promising condition after ample moisture and mild temperatures. Early sown wheat advanced rapidly with good growth reported from the creeks, valleys, and fields. Hessian fly appeared largely on early sown wheat but did not affect the late sown crop.
In Jolaxen township Nashville Indiana three months after removal by church members Rev Mingr White sought forgiveness and preached. He claimed he could exorcise devils from the men who assaulted him and described grabbing an iron bar to defend himself as stones rained on the building.
Attorney General Gene Knox sent his annual report to Congress noting the Justice Department disposed of 375 cases in the Supreme Court last year and 144 pending. He explains key questions in major cases, urges a suitable department building, and advocates salary increases for judicial officers.
Annual Elk memorial services will be held Sunday at 2:90 in the Colonial theater. The public is invited. Vocal music by Mrs F A Relbers Jing and Mr Edward H Douglass of Cleveland. Memorial address by Mrs J W Halfhill of Litna. Elks who died this year include Fred G Frese Geo W McKinson Hugo Schumae Croft I Harley Homan Maustill.
The meeting revealed 140 arrests in November with 77 dollars in fines, 69 in marshal fees, 5 in licenses, and 447 dollars spent by the Poor department.
Philadelphia report cites John Stone, wounded after a fatal shooting of Mrs. Everett Beckwith. Stone, in a rage, uttered that she was false, then turned the weapon on himself, leaving a will-like directive to his brother. He is hospitalized dying from self-inflicted wounds. Stone’s prior discharge from Richard Mansfeld’s Cleveland company is noted as context.
Serious strike at Marseilles affects mollora and stokers of ships calling at Ville port. About 14 000 gendarmes on duty beyond ordinary force. The prefect of police aims to arrange a meeting between strikers and employers to seek a settlement.
A garbled report from Ottawa hints at a hatchet as a symbol in a political exchange involving the United States consul through Secretary Cortelyou and a description of a belt hanger. The fragmentary text mentions Colin Rankis and a hatchet linked to the president, with unclear motives and wording.
A brawl in Williarinon near Alnsrick ends with Sid Morrigon killed and Frank Jones fatally shot after John Tambert and others intervened. One man, Natok Limbert, was seriously injured as police brace for further trouble today.
Deeville Manufacturing Co in Brookville Indiana suffered a total loss fire shortly after 10 PM. The blaze raged quickly and was beyond control, destroying an eight thousand tally? stages. The plant employs all of about 70 workers, about 70 to 90? left without work.
The War department reports from Manila plan a Philippine exhibit under Dr Neiderlein at the St Louis World's Fair. The Philippine commission will support him. forty workers have been assigned to the display with a mid site lake to illustrate timber use and water transport. All bureaus heads will cooperate to gather exhibits for an early exhibition effort.
The article notes attorney Scott D. Kenfield will be appointed Deputy Probate Judge by W. B. Pardee after Pardee takes office in January. It cites Kenfield’s long support for Pardee, and mentions other deputy appointments and a prior Clerk of Courts. Also covers Company F, Eighth Regiment inspection by Major Gertot, praising the unit’s condition.
Supreme Court removes Dustin A Halt from Gaerne County Clerkship and orders repayment of salary or fees drawn from August to January under an extension act. Decision applies to clerks whose terms expired in August but who continued serving. Not applicable to Clerk Hershey whose successor was elected earlier.
On South Main street a proposed one story building by J D Trowbridge encroached on the sidewalk. The City Commissioners ordered removal of the sidewalk portion. Trowbridge pledged to comply but later faced potential forcible removal by authorities if he did not clear the encroachment. The dispute centered on several blocks of Main Street extending onto the sidewalk between Market and Liberty.
The village of Glen Wyre in Pike county Pennsylvania was sold at public sale at Milford Court House by Sheriff Gregory. The buyer, Lo Bo How fons of Brooklyn, bid 43 050 for the seven yellow s staid houses and a store, depot none included. The sale follows years of decline in the blue stone judiciary area.
Plans completed for a brick and tile addition by Faultless Rubber Co. A 10 by 40 foot structure will be built, allowing the company to grind and weigh its own timber and employ more workers once completed.
A son was born to the wife of Wo Al Clark Jr in Butte Ontario on December 2. The infant is the first to win the year long zillion dollar prize Senator W A Clark offered to his children a year ago. The prize was awarded to his youngest daughter Mrs Morris in New York, while Senator Clark in Paris was notified by cable of the arrival.
After 2.303 years, diplomacy between Greve and Perali nears resumption. The last ambassador to the Athenians, dispatched by Kine Daritie in 4 B.C., led the embassy before the Battle of Marathon, which severed all Asplenatic relations and stalled contact between the two nations.
London reports the Morgan ship ping worshine will pay 5 million pounds to 300 shareholders as the transfer of White Star shares. The funds, stored in Morgan Bank, will be distributed by check and not affect Lombard arrest in the Tenwt.
A horse thief escaped custody from Ashland prison after a break in which prisoners overpowered guards and fled through a back route. In a chaotic scene, a fellow inmate aided the breakout, with a dramatic chase ensuing as authorities pursue the suspect.
In Barberton on Monday a meeting of Akron area Lutheran ministers planned a large rally at Silver Lake. A committee led by J H Inn and Rev B Brev will arrange events. Attendees included Rev W Zinn, Rev E Keller, Rev W Brown, Rev C B Etter, Rev A Ky Selton, Rev S B Bischoff and others from Akron Wadeworth Leetonia Greenford and Philadelphia.
The Asbury Park council resignations and a public officer issue mark a historic moment. A citizen commission will examine a suitable textimeum to honor Mr. Finbles for city service. Mr Bradley remains central as negotiations for purchasing Wis Board water is discussed amid resort town concerns.
The Coupevil redistricting committee presented its report at Monday’s meeting. Connell supported the plan, while the majority favored the proposed revision. The council adopted a resolution endorsing the cave arrangement, with no changes to Wittee’s work.
Floodwaters swept down the wall enclosing a public garden in Rome today. Another house was demolished by the flood. Three children were drowned.
Fragmentary text notes a finance commission considering housing or debt matters. Mentions time extension and project oversight but details are unclear. No clear persons or organizations fully readable in the excerpt.
Washington December 2 The administration acts to regulate intrastate trade to curb monopolies in manufacturing. The bill prohibits shipping goods produced by any trust or monopoly out of state and imposes penalties for violations. Corporations with capital over 1000 must file detailed business information with Interstate Commerce Commission on request.
A small blaze at Walsh Paper Co plant was stopped after Mise Hennle Pardee noticed the fire while crossing the river bridge and gave the alarm. The blaze was extinguished before significant damage occurred.
In probate court Tuesday morning a jury was impaneled and sworn for the case Board of Public Works v. W H B Taylor. Judge Anderson ordered the premises viewed to fix compensation for land taken from King by the State for public purposes.
Friends of Capt O. O. Benner urge a vote for him in the coming election for City Solicitor. He made a strong showing on the Democratic ticket two years ago and is considered popular and well qualified for the position. supporters believe his chances are good.
Jacob Perkins died at his home after a brief illness. A leading resident of Cleveland, he influenced local reform politics and served on the state hospital board. He was well known in Akron and surrounding areas for his civic work and public service.
In Terre Haute Indiana on December 2 Stack Grasham of Indianapolis stopped Shine Joussell a colored boxer from Alexandria in the second round. Kid Tuckburn of Indianapolis knocked out Otis Southers of Terre Haute in the same second round of the preliminaries.
London figures report the British government negotiating with several shipping firms to develop China's coast and river ports to curb lawless incursions and bolster trade corridors.
New York December reports Jack Mrauliffa formerightweight fighter was jailed after a brawl last night at the city station. Details are unclear due to garbled text but place and event are evident with reference to an alleged assault and detention.
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