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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1902

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Reverend Rexford to Celebrate Eighth Anniversary in Columbus

Former Buchtel College president turned pastor Dr Rexford, leader among national ministers, will mark eight years of service at the First Cathedral Church in Columbus next Sunday. He is known for fearless, controversial views on religion and secular topics. The anniversary sermon is expected to include responses to critics and potential political remarks. Mayor Hinkle recently offered a city post that Rexford may view as a new field of usefulness, signaling greater political involvement.

Columbue Vu L. Rexford Buchtel College Rexord Jo Lid Rexford Tno de Rexford Ste Rexfort Ehael Hinkle Heston Texford Columbine Washington Qladden Thalee Columbus City

Disputes and fever hit fleet drills at Culebra Island

A report from New York notes a midshipman Richard Wainwright Jr. son of the famed navigator, sick with fever amid winter maneuvers near Culebra Island Porto Rico. Five hundred sailors housed on ships march to tropical marshes as tensions rise and rumour says cheap labor may be used.

New York Culebra Island Porto Rico Richard Wainwright

Resumed proceedings after brief delay in antitrust suit

The Anthmcite RKtrike Commission resumed this morning after a short delay to allow both sides to respond to a request regarding the defense, which they failed to do so.

Sernteg Dee Rktrike Commission Bearlog Eco

Zapata County Officials Struggle With English Fluency

Newly elected Zapata County officials now in office show limited English competence. Only the Judge and County Clerk can conduct business in English. Sheriff, Tax Assessor, Collector, four Commissioners, and many deputies speak Spanish. state law imposes no requirement to use English.

Houston Tesas Zapata County Englsh

Sagasta Quits Madrid Premier Resigns to King

Sagasta submitted his resignation to King Alfonso I, announcing retirement from leadership. The brief note states the premier’s decision to relinquish office and end his policy in Madrid on December 3.

Madrid Sagasta Toly King Ifonno Withie

Man Charged in Lake Michigan Market Area Killings

In the millionaire district a man named Streeter is linked to a manslaughter case. Victim John S. Kirk was killed near Watermin. Henry Hoetdthe and other suspects face trial and potential sentences after verdicts by Wateline forces.

Chicago Doe George Wellington Strester Lake Michigan Ile Henry

American Brewery Plant Moved From America to Ghent

Washington reports to the State Department via U S Consul Mower that American commercial efforts in Ghent face stiff competition. He notes the city’s population under 200000 with only about 100 breweries, yet American enterprise presses in. The entire Ghent brewery plant, except home vessels, was shipped from America.

Washington Dor Europe Glent State Department United States Mower Ghent America

Tragic Suicide Of Local Student In New York Home

Eighteen year old John Whifield Baldwin, student at Horwee Managehoot, killed himself at the family home on West 12th Street after writing a note saying he wanted his death to leave his mother and sister more money. He bought a revolver after a morning walk, believing his death would ease their financial burden according to the note.

New York John Whifield Baldwin Yeater Slater

Plot to Assassinate Emperor Reported Aboard Steamer

Victoria report from the Orient describes a suspected plot against the Japanese emperor as conspirators aimed to intercept the emperor's train near Otaku renue. Police information prevented arrests and the engine car was sabotaged to ensure safety.

Victoria Tee Orient Japan Otaku En Renue

Eight Hour Day Law Struck Down by Court in Cleveland Case

The Cuyahoga County Circuit court verdict in the Clement Brothers Conatenetion Go dispute was alleged by the Supreme court. The court holds the eight hour work day law unconstitutional, a ruling to be reported.

Columbus, O Cuyahoga County Cleveland Clement Brothers Conatenetion Go Supreme Court

Adverse Report on Omni Bus Bill and Territories

Washington December 3 A fall meeting of the Sette committee on territories reluctantly approved an adverse report on the Omnibus Statehood bill. It would have admitted Oklahoma and Indian Territory but imposed strict conditions and safeguards. The panel also noted constraints to protect Indiana interests and opposed polygamy, with swift action anticipated but tempered by caution.

Washington Sette Committee On Territories Hood Oklahoma Ar Tron New Mexico Indian Territory Indiana

Declared Off in Charleston Social Challenge

The Board of honor found conduct in the Charleston affair undignified and that Dr Wit son had the right to critique it. It ruled Mr Sehey’s reply did not justify Dr Witson in slapping Seiley, and that Tor Wilson was in the wrong. The decisions called for Sehey to withdraw his challenge and for Wilton to apologize for the blow.

Savannah Cay Dow FO. Witton John Sullivan Schley Rowe Aduiral Schley Board of Honor Selley Charleston Lottel Witson Sehey Mr. Seiley Tor Wilson Mr. Sehley Dr. Wilton Primetata

Photographers Authorized for World’s Fair Coverage

Byrnes & Co of China selected to manage official photo operations at the World’s Fair. Lorimer, Wont Schok, and Tremaine named as key executives, with Georgy We Ristine handling transport and related logistics.

Byrnes & Co Chinage Lorimer Ina Masebert

Amateur showdown announced for Friday at Cor fonda

A fragmented notice indicates an amateur competition return with Joel Adtore Te leading the event. Details suggest a trial setup and committee division for the final arrangements, with final timing and participants to be confirmed.

Joel Adtore Cor Fonda Feilay

Canal discussion prep prompts new route details

San Francisco dispatch notes Senator Mors sending wires to Dr Volnard for information on erratic conditions at Pangist to inform Isthlin Canal decision. Morgan supports the Newraguan route. Vollard has just returned from Panama reporting thousands dying in Hinense civil rebellion.

San Francisco Mors Volnard Pangist Isthlin Canal Contess Morgan Vollard Hansuat Panama

Unclear Arrest Release Involving Local Figure

A fragmented report indicates a person released on bail after days in custody in a case tied to a band dispute and a fatal incident. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but reference to a former spouse of a lieutenant and a pool game context appear, with no clear dates or locations recoverable.

Y York McNutt Wek Chib Miotieete MekKee Liewtennt Martin

Canadian Packers Shock Officials Over Inferior Goods

A confusing report from South Afrlawhat and Canadian PSEUDO KOOTH alarms officials about Canadian Packers and Toronto University actions. The notice notes government scrutiny and concerns over inferior products affecting Canadian Parker interests and relations with American standards.

Toronto Uni Afticiate Parkers

Reed's Condition Improves After Illness

Worthington Dee reports former Speaker Chenin B Reed is improving this morning after a night of better rest. Doctor F A Gardner confirms a fairly comfortable night and improved condition.

Steel trust rival forms 9 exhibit in Beltish output link

A new corporation emerges to secure 3 percent of Beltish output and to align closely with the United States Steel Trust in capitalization, forming a significant rival near the well established steel trust.

Iso Tee BT Wis Seateh Ana Boguol United Hintes Steel Trust Fn

Aged Couple to Celebrate Sixty-Second Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Sawyer of Chardon will mark their 62nd wedding anniversary at home tomorrow with a quiet family gathering. He and she are 82 years old, born in Aurora Portige county Der A 1846. They have been in Chardon almost four years and are in good health.

Chardon Dee Sawyer Chandan Aurora Portige County Der

Hotel Destroyed In Early Morning Fire At Remington

A blaze broke out in the kitchen of the new Remington hotel in Pomeroy around dawn. Firefighters fought the flames as guests, including Kinliow Houde, fled the smoke. Estimated damage reached about 80,000 dollars.

Pomeroy Tee At & O Remington Kinliow Houde Feentiation

Ex-Lord Mayor Dead in London

Sir Frank Green former Lord Mayor of London for the year 1000 died suddenly in London today.

Lord Mayor London Frank Green

Lying In State At Temple Draws Hundreds Of Viewers

The body of the late DY Toxeph Pirker lies in state at the City Temple as hundreds of mourners view the casket. Dee Loren and others attended the service, with the pistol mentioned as part of temple regalia.

Loren Dee Toxeph Pirker Pistol Te Newlying

Price The Only Matter Yet To Be Washington Debated

In uncertain talks Washington and officials faced a focal point on price as overtures and ministerial references surfaced. Debates centered on policy impact and potential steps toward resolution amid tense early discussions.

Rubber plants expand as new additions planned

Firestone, Goodyear, and Faulders rubber firms announce expansions, with Mouth Akron plants set for additions next year. Firms like B F Goodrich complete site work on new facilities while several others pursue capacity increases amid active local rubber industry construction.

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Akron Second National Bank Sweltzer & Steiner Steprcont Thesday Faulders Ttubber Co

Power plant wreckage injures none in East Liverpool incident

In East Liverpool a fly wheel from the United Power Co 9 plant Durste damaged the power house and a ton weight shattered through walling, striking Burgess & Co pottery and carpenter John Miller. A fragment also pierced a school wall at Lishon school, but no injuries were reported.

East Liverpool Dec United Power Durste Burgess & Co John Miller Eatpenter Lishon

Carnegie En Voyage to Liverpool Then to New York

Andrew Carnegie, accompanied by Mrs and Miss Carnegie, prepared to sail from London on the White Star liner for New York. The entourage was seen leaving in good spirits as a physician accompanied him, with earlier reports noting recovery from illness and plans to travel aboard the ship.

London Tee Andrew Carnegie Tia Hines Liverpool New York Miss Carnegie

Solon Enacts Temperance Edict Amid Council Turmoil

A Barberton special correspondent reports Solon faced a heated council dispute over temperance measures. A proposed ordinance to banish multiple saloons to a single room failed by one vote as a councilman abstained or was absent. The measure proceeds to the ordinance committee amid protests and internal pressure.

Barberton Connelimen

Cleveland, Akron & Southern Line closes ade mill property

The Cleveland, Akron & Southern Line Railway Co has closed the ade mill property and will transfer possession by January 1. The site includes a 37 foot overshot water wheel to power motors and will serve as a terminal station, with plans to extend into the city center.

Cleveland, Akron & Southern Line Railway Co Mmpany E Railway Company

Storm In Nebraska Report From Lincoln Weather Mix

Fragmentary notice describes a Nebraska storm event near Lincoln with references to snow and wind. Mentions Alina Jones and the Burlington Bird Nottyweastern commingled with garbled text. provides no clear dates or outcomes.

Lincoln Dee Neleeka Alina Jones Burlington Bird Nottyweatern Cemmunienion

Tried to Testify in Turbulent Pollencourt Trial

In Pollencourt on Wednesday morning Mrs Julia Phillipe testified in the Shane Philips case. Philips admitted failing to provide for his wife between New Year and Thanksgiving and left the city repeatedly after family quarrels. The court ordered him to pay costs and impose probation tied to good behavior. The couple planned reconciliation after a prior quarrel, with witnesses noting past separations and contentious episodes.

Julia Phillipe Pollencourt Shane Philips Ruppert Bin Pir Walter Staffer New Oastle Pa Phillips Philos Senese Abe Frye Lis Tam Willie Vhillipx Otlion Aind Processier Welle Adil Emr Marrled Phillipe Maynre

First Re Survey of Middlebury Since 1865

A partial OCR based note describes a 1865 re survey of Middlebury by County Surveyor A. Gellres. It notes marking with monuments and marking old lines for potential boundary disputes. The survey traced Middlebury as 185 acres from Springfield Tallmadge Portage Coventry towns.

Middlebury Akron Middebury Belig A. Gellres Couture Litiganta Old Middlebury Springfield

Horses for Sale Sparks City Exhibit

Ten new horses were sought for an exhibit in the city during a Wednesday afternoon event attended by visitors from abroad. The crowd featured several exhibitors displaying various animals at the committee venue while officials surveyed potential buyers amid a lively display.

Prisoner In Custody Links to Missing Man Case

Police linked a prisoner found Monday night near Glenwood and York to the disappearance of Morland, a sober, industrious man from Hogue who left for home and was later found unconscious with convulsions. His wife and Detling Brothers alerted authorities after Morland failed to return, and a hospital report noted possible head trauma from a fall or assault, with doctors warning of a potential fatal outcome.

John 1 Maran Zed Warn Vietin Tietal Patton Mamitay Wimp Wien Slim Tore Speedy Amd Nettle Hill Glenwood York Halelel Mary Lyle Wiemeckiin John Moratant Wiener Morntantt Pestawamat Ant Morsland Dette Dettling Brothers Bir Moraland Iso Moral Goodenberger Testo Lueate Moravind Hess Italia

Ten Others Vote for Secretary of State in Akron Result

Ten others plus Der Sylvan Keller and a 18 year old entrant in Akron vote tally. twenty four thousand dollars to be divided among ten.

Cincinnati der Sylvan Keller Emie Ber Akron Pallad

No New Facts in Hunter Case Aims at Mrs Nelson Death

Mrs Margaret Nelson remains hospitalized as authorities seek circumstances around the deaths of Mia Jeannette Hunter and Mrs Nelson. Jeannette Hunter is near death after a residence incident on Fuller Street last Saturday morning. Nelson's husband John Nelson admitted being at the Hunter residence but said he left Friday morning. Neighbors recall a Carmprosten man seen near the house the day before the incident, fueling early suspicions of foul play.

Margaret Nelson Mia Jeannette Hunater Hunter Tle

Watchman Proposed for Halo Railroad Crossing Safety

Residents near Halo railroad crossing urge county commissioners to extend Retinert boulevard toward South Alton to create safer, better paved access and reduce pedestrian and vehicle risk. An investigation last week counted crossing activity as workers staffed the crossing daily despite poor weather.

Halo Ornaide Tabbii & Watehuun Helo Oof County Chmimissioners Jolie South Alton Mato OA & CO Holy Creesing Halo Dally James BMG Foot

The Akroonians The Akronians in Akron musical program

The Akroonians presented a musical event titled The Akronians at the Hospital Hevird with direction by MiG My Aims. The show featured performers named Tha Akeowtana and was staged at the Waleh Mock Thesty under the Ladies Augluecy organization. About 10 people participated on stage and the event centered on Akron community themes.

Cota Theniiy Deo Tip Ladies Augluecy Hevird Akron Akeowtana

Inspection party tours Akron to view C. A. & C. property

The KnuAL Inspertion party from the Penney vaule Co visited Akron Tuesday, inspecting the C. A. & C. The Pennsylvania company had its own su nire for Ite property. Supt. H. W. Thornton, M. Russell, and J. W. Murphey of Akron accompanied the party.

Naumiaice Penneyvaule Co Akron Pennsylvania Company H. W. Thornton M. Russell J.W. Murphey

National Railway Clerks Association Opens Six Club Rooms

The National Railway Clerks Association opened six club rooms in the Hiverwtt building Tawadiy event with a card party dud xmoker no nearly Tornified roms have been secured on the fifth floor of the building. The club aims at fellowship and organized activities for its members as they relocate to the new space on the fifth floor.

National Railway Clerks Association Locat Branett Association Polony

End of a Stock Broker in London Tragedy

A stock broker George Wathon Bene Hart committed suicide with a revolver this morning in London. The incident occurred at his residence, with police reporting no immediate suspects. Hart was a known figure on the city’s financial circles and left no public note explaining the motive.

London George Wathon Bene Hart Bik Howe Ron

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