Charges Filed Against Akron Prison Keeper Washer
Chief Durkin accuses Prison Keeper John B Washer of neglecting John Morland in Akron city prison on December 1 and 2 1902 delaying medical aid. The filing signals a wider probe of police affairs with potential further charges and political maneuvering surrounding top posts and investigations.
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Durkin
Board of City Commissioners
John FE. Washer
John J. Morland
Hogue Ave
Washer
Washer Ix
Bakerman
Alnce
John BE
Weaher
Alon
John L, Moraland
John i
John
Morland
John 14
Moraland
Jol B
Deer
Dee
Faid
Ald Moraland
John Durkin
Police
Mutineers at sea prompt Royal Navy alert
In a December report from Queenstown the British ship Taleater Castle, which arrived from San Francisco, says the mutineers aboard the American vessel killed an officer, fatally wounded another, and set the captain afloat. The crew then attempted to abandon ship in the mid Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Taleater Castle
San Francisco
mid-Atlantic
Continued hearing in Washer case ends with request for delay
The hearing began after 1 30 a m with Prisonkeeper Washer represented by A J Kayley. Attorneys argued to adjourn for more time and examination of witnesses, while Washer sought a continuance. the board considered delaying to allow proper preparation. Moralanid shows modest improvement but remains in dangerous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washer
A.J. Kayley
Washer Wold
Evie Meuve
Rowley
Titi
Witter
Crome
Wilsons
Anne
Moralanid
Robbery at Herkeley Square Jewelry Jewelry Stolen
In Herkeley Square last night a large jewelry burglary occurred at the home of the Countess Selisirie. Robbers took a pearl necklace of great value along with brooches bracelets rings and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Deo. K
Selisirie
Herkeley Square
Target Shoot for Company B Eighth Regiment
There will be another target shoot for members of Company B Eighth Regiment Saturday afternoon at the Fast Akron range. The members of the company will meet at the armory at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Regiment
Fast Akron Range
Section Officer Washer Charged With Violating Prison Provision
A section officer Washer is charged under section 148 of Chapter VII for failing to receive and safely keep arrestees. The charge alleges neglect of duties to ensure proper confinement, with failure to provide necessary food and lawful release or discharge. The incident concerns police procedures and prison oversight.
Snow storm closes collieries and delays trains in Shamokin
A heavy snow storm in Shamokin Pennsylvania caused all collieries in the region to shut down this morning. Snow depth reached about a foot and railroad trains ran hours late. If the storm lasts until evening express rates on mountain passes may rise.
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Shamokin
Militia Bill Moves Through Senate and House Action
Washington December 5 Congressmen Dick and allies push military affairs measures as Senate committee reports favorably and House committees convene with White House officials. Secretaries and Gen Dillow press for swift enactment before the Christmas recess to aid state guard preparations and legislative action similar to Ohio’s spring precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Dick
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Pawsange Fis
House
White House
Thoot
Ilk
Iitk
Toot
Dilek
Keeretary Mwot
Lund
Diet
Senate
Arraigned in U S Court on Blackmail Indictments
Columbus D J Aver Hughes and Thomas Felle and Joseph Miller and wife were arraigned in the United States court on indictments found last night charging them with ten crimes for blackmailing prominent men of Columbia over relations with Mrs Miller. All plead not guilty and hearing is set for next Monday. They were released on bond.
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Columbus
D. J
Aver Hughes
Thoms Felle
Joseph Miller
United States
Columbia
Mra Miller
Masked men rob Engte club rooms during raid
Porntolia Lina Deot reports three masked men entered the Engte club rooms during a raid. The high night guard was robbed of about $1,000. There were 85 men in the rooms. Two robbers bound players while the others collected the money as officers pursued.
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Porntolia
Lina
Deot
Garfield Banquet Tonight At Warsren Garter Club
Akron attendees attend the Garfield banquet with Summit County represented by Ike Miles on the program to toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Fire investigation trailed Tivcoin hotel blaze blame shifts
Inquiry into the Tivcoin hotel fire continues as charges of perjury and murder attempt loom for Fred A. Smith and Nett Clark Weber. The cases were continued and officials plan a broader push against inadequately protected buildings lacking escape provisions.
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Dee
S.toaviry
Tivcoin Hotel
Heristid
Foley
Fred A. Smith
Ncttt Clark
Weber
Orton
Governor vetoes pardon recommendation over habitual criminal law
Columbus today vetoed yesterday’s pardon recommendation for life criminals due to repeal of the habitual criminal law. The governor argues the measure should be retroactive and retroactive application is not warranted.
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Columbus
Dec
Sanh
Getting Better
Washington report on ex Speaker Reed shows improving health. Medical bulletin notes rising temperature falling pulse and respiration, mental clarity returning as symptoms abate. Official sources state Reed is out of bed and in favorable condition after recent illness.
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Washington
Friends of Ex
Settlement of Houston attest car men's wage dispute
SETTLED Houston December 5. The street car men's strike war settled Thursday with wage raises: first year 18 cents per hour, second year 10 cents per hour, third year 30 cents per hour. They may work nine hours or longer by choice. The company will not discharge employees for union membership or for union actions. Dispute to be submitted to arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Captain Walker Seeks At Large Council Seat Next Spring
Captain J. W. Walker announces candidacy for council at large in the coming spring election. He lists a long private record and reform-minded work as strengths and asks constituents to weigh his past services and steady leadership in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Walker
Oviatt Seeks Akron Wagon Plant Investment
Mr. 8. Oviatt of Lansing Michigan and the Oviatt Wagon Co plan a factory in Akron to manufacture business wagons. He aims to secure local capital, noting ties to Summit county and West Highfield, with early life in Michigan.
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8. Oviatt
Lansing
Mich
Oviatt Wagon Co
Akron
Tfme
Oviui
Summit County
Weat Hichfield
Michigan
Movements in Rubber Co Mergers Reported in Democrat
The Democrat states two weeks ago that the People's Hard Rubber Co property was sold to American and Rubber Co and notes the announcement may be uncertain. An inventory of People's stock is underway as part of the closure. Another report says American Hard Rubber Co plant and People's plant may consolidate after the deadline.
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Democrat Shout
People’s Hard Rubber Co
American and Rubber Co
People's Company
American Hard Buller Co
People’s Company
Storm Swept Coastal Areas Report Severe Weather
Norfolk to Cape Henry reports stormy conditions with telegraph wires down and wrecks along the coast. Virginia, Maryland and nearby states endure high winds as sea dangers increase and ships seek shelter inland.
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Norfolk
W. Va
Dee
Virginia
Carolina
Marylind
Cemetery Plot Sparks North Side Mystery in Chicago
An anonymous letter case tied to Dr Fernand Henrotin and Mrs Fannie Selntyre drives a legal challenge as Horatio May seeks action over decades of abusive notes. The piece notes a lack of burial ground in Enid Oklahoma and describes a city famed for feuding with death and a history of letters sent to engaged residents.
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Chicago
Lee
North Bide Society
Poller Department
Post Office
Horatio May
Fernand Ben Fotin
May
Fannie Selntyre
Leon
North Kile
Hempatend Waeh
Henrotie
Belgium Vonnse
Fernand Henrotin
Monument For Boy Who Defended a Hank
A wartime style note honors 14 year old Wesley whose brave defense of a treasure entrusted to his care interrupted a burglary attempt. The tribute references community support and ongoing efforts to preserve his memory and the monument project.
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Laporte
Weetruin
Wesley
The Passionate Opera Affair Ends in Separate Paths
Phlenge Deo S A romanes marks an unusual tale of love and art as Horie Bernadi and Velepa Lena plan a marriage within orthodox Hellrese rites. Five years earlier, a stirring romance with Helena Lemprh blossomed during an audience night at Tasabere We. The fates intervened when Barund, newly returning to his home, urged a premature engagement that redirected Helena Lemnpal toward a Berlin career, ending the romance. They are to be married on stage after the final performance of the theatre season.
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Huekethan
Horie Bernadi
Lena
Tasabere
Helena Lemprh
Opera Alnger
Freteleft
Barund
Berlin
Ho Eoteddan
Molineux Divorce Case Hears Cruel Treatment Claim
Mrs Hianehe Molineux of St Paul Minnesota seeks divorce from Hianehe Molineux claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. She alleges he hired detectives to shadow her during his imprisonment and that her mental suffering was worsened by distrust and ongoing distress. Molineux denies the allegations.
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St. Paul, Minn
Dec
Sioux Malle
Hianehe Molineux
Molinous
Khe
Molinoux
Local grocer elected to state association board
Mr. George Haas a city grocer was chosen as a director of the State Grocer Association at the convention of the association in Columbus this week.
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George Haas
State Grocerw Ansociation
Columbus
Miners Life Testimony Shapes Ute Labor Inquiry
Kerrnton Pa December report notes miners testimonies impressing commissioners. A Presbyterian pastor testified to limited alcohol use among workers and described the community as sober overall, while disputes over wages and loan terms hint at broader tensions in the Ute mining area and its laborers.
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Kerrnton Pa
Fier
Adayiton
Snl
Ile Wool
Soraioll
Cameibeelot
Mere
Avovny
Rumor Claims New Manager for Vayabega Wire Company
Local reports speculate that a manager named Urustedil from Billtown City may be lined up for the Vayabega Wire and Fenep Co. Employees are urged to be ready as a property sale is hinted by town gossip. The sale story remains unconfirmed and uncertain.
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Vayabega Wire & Fenep Co
Young Murderer Convicted in Kentucky
In Lexington, Karl White ney, 17, of Noetenle, Teun, was convicted last evening of murder. Merchants Chijiin and his protehment deed at death occurred during a burglary. Chinn was killed on Ger Th while Williney and Chutes Brien aided burglary. The jury deliberated a little over an hour. White ney wept when the verdict was read. O'Brien faces trial next.
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Lexington
Karl Whiteney
Noetenle
Teun
Ius
Merot
Chijiin
Ierchant
Chinn
Williney
Chutes Brien
Preniier
Huenen O'Brien
Father Higgins Dead and Local Catholic Leader Passes
The death of Father Higgins, a well known Catholic priest and leader in his community, is reported after a long illness. He was widely recognized across America for his work with the order and his service to the church.
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ChiMlihath
Mather
Fair Tonight and Later with Brisk North Winds
A weather notice reports fair conditions tonight and into tomorrow with brisk north winds and cooler temperatures. No precipitation is indicated. The forecast mentions steadier winds and dry skies across the region.
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Golder
Mrs Nelson’s Mind Clears After Morphine Trial
Fragmented report centers on Mrs Margaret Neleyn and neighbors as they discuss her memory loss and alleged morphine use. The piece notes her improvement and notes a fragile recovery after a period of confusion and sobriety, with mentions of Dr Hunter and others in the social circle.
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Margaret Neleyn
Ragery
Fratter
Fay
Helle
Ymierntine
Mm Nelton
Abe
Hunter
Nelson
Neilson
KLINE Will Take His Office In August
The record notes that the county clerk’s term will begin in August with new clerks to assume duties. The Supreme Court decision affects the term length of county clerks, extending or resettling the start date to the coming January, while awaiting the next election results and official proclamations. The piece references the upcoming gubernatorial and local elections and the circumstances surrounding the clerk’s office transition.
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Fedkay
Alyn
Supreme Court
Resigned Official Ties to City Water Board
Fragmentary OCR records indicate a resignation involving a Mr SM Strong and references to roles at a telephone company and a newspaper or civic group. The text is corrupted, but hints at a superintendent successor and multiple managers associated with a local People’s Company.
Poor oil blast shocks San Fran scene headline
A confusing OCR fragment describes an oil explosion with damaged names and places including San Francisco and Aristol?ne. The report hints at injuries and an ensuing prosecution while witnesses react with fear. Further readable details are limited.
Good horses scarce in town as fire stations seek mounts
The commissioner noted horses are scarce and costly as Fire Stations 6 and 7 seek ten mounts for union work. The board member recalled previous use of horses, saying better stock is hard to find and expensive.
Honor Roll of Those Who Have Gone Before
A memorial service will be held at the Colunio theatre in Akron for the deceased noted as W. Allen Henry Kinges Roy H. Hasmith and others. The program includes music by Mira Selberine Meres's orchestra and Mr Edwin Deuglee with speeches by local officials and clergy.
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Akron Lodge
Elie Fy Hener
Brett Trate
Akron
Ocolunio
Sindey
Mira
Y Selberine
Meres
Edwin Deuglee
Fey Monin
Row Fey
Win
BO Hedwin
Tryle
Arbeiet
Wella
AL & Letgentetueh
Teowia J
Saiful
W. ©. Allen
Henry Kinges
Roy H. Hasmith
Thomas Toole
Simon M. Stone
J. W. Wilson
George A. Long
NB Bretie Or
George W. Heneberger
Reply by Bryan attacker to Cleveland in Commoner
Brean critiques Grover Cleveland's Democratic fidelity and trust alignments, alleging Cleveland favors trusts and railroad mergers over genuine reform. He accuses Cleveland of courting power through stock quotations and stirring political influence, implying deception in his reform image amid national party tensions.
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Sdncula
Cole Byrin
Commoner
Grover Cleveland
New York World
Cleveland
Brean
Clevelared
Clevelace
Bryan
Clevelant
Nomlern Puebie
Cleves
Constance
Denis
Wheeling Telegraphs trade bow amid defamation suit
In Virginia on December 5 a defamation suit was filed by Jan J. Corbett against the Wheeling Telegraphs alleging damage to reputation from a public statement about his conduct on a Baltimore and Ohio train. The case seeks damages of 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va. Va
Wheeling
Dunia Beint
Jan
J. Corbett
Tele Aroples
Ohio
Fireman killed in crash at corner of Cascare
At a corner in Cleveland a wall section collapsed during a rescue attempt, burying four. Fireman Patrick Joyce died at the scene. Lt. Robt Stakken and Dan Pun were injured. 24 Curner and Willie Jonas were seriously hurt.
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Cleveland
Wall Fel
Patrick Joyce
San Jonas
Willie
Robt
Dan Pun
Curner
New Job For Booth in General Role
A partial notice indicates Byron Booths ron has secured a new position as a stenographer with a local firm, replacing previous duties in general office work. The item confirms the career move and mentions the employer in vague terms.
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Reed
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Enid
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Falls
Father Higgins
Margaret Nelson
Kline
Will
Schenectady
SM. Strong
PoMlton Ws
People’ Co
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New York
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