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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1902

Page

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Stoppered by injunction in Washer case hearing

A City hearing on charges against Prisonkeeper Washer ended abruptly when an injunction halted the session. Judge Kohler’s temporary injunction blocks further proceedings while a challenge to the Akron-Youngstown act, cited by the defense, is reviewed. The preliminaries before next Tuesday's resumed hearing drew crowded interest and heated exchanges over procedure and charges.

Washer Kohler Thomas Higgins Tme Moraland A. J. Rowley Higgins J.C. Frank Frank Rose Eagate Prank Mr. Rowley Neasea Rowley Tose Rowley Frank Dintea Ain Falrmers Rowlngaid Raleigh Mr. Houser Moviland Lily Home Toad Slill Morland Patton Rane Mordland Oforis Tigerne Jugtins Gomis Mowers Hawley

Contagious Diseases and Deaths Reported in Akron

The report notes one fatal case in November due to typhoid fever. Total deaths for the month were 49 from violence. Thirty contagious cases were reported with 18 scarlet fever. Births greatly exceeded deaths at 77, with 49 males and 87 females.

Akron

Coal roads dispute at the Senate talks fail to settle

Scranton reports ongoing settlement chatter on aurhhelte ceat contoversy with attitudes varying before Conrulasion. Proposals affect independent conjyaniog and the economy as negotiations stall. The summary notes unclear figures like 149 and 060,050 amid the dispute.

Scranton Dec Varlince Wich

Two Calls Reported for St. Paul’s Rector Baie

Rev J H W Baie of St Pauls Episcopal church disclosed receipt of two calls to other churches. He will consider them, while Rev Mr Tinke, asked if he would accept, said he had not decided yet.

J. H. W. Baie St. Paul's Episcopal Church Tinke Trom Thhat Georgetown Washingyton Key Mr. Blake

Eight More Eligible to Run for Akron City Solicitor

Akron law students examined in Columbus for Bar admission are listed among the eight who passed. Names include Frank J. Korkwell, Join Vaughan, James B. Huber, and Harvey J. Batnerel. Board results show 93 of 388 applicants admitted. Margaret McVaud of Catlin is noted as the first woman admitted to early practice.

Akron Columbus City Solicitoy Frank J. Korkwell BR. Vaughan James B. Huber Mom. Robinson James W.W. Hteffert

Lowest Bid For Transporting Troops To Manila

War department announces the lowest bid for transporting troops and army supplies to Manila. Rates include 10 to 28 per ton freight, 10 per head for soldiers without rations, 25 per head for enlisted with rations, and 8 per head for escort or ancillary services. Bids from the Moston Steamento Co. are cited as the basis of the award.

Whellington War Department Manila Moston Bteamento Co

Akron Grocery Co Moves to New Quarters in East Austin

The Akron Grocery Co on South Main street will relocate to a fine new store on East AU ost. Pearlin Hansicker & Co purchased the property for $10,000 and will move in shortly, gaining more roomy and convenient quarters for their business operations.

Akron Grocery Co South Main St Yebieh Tte East AU Ost Pearlin, Hansicker & Co

Judgment in breach of promise case ends with $500 award

In Common Pleas court Alice Zepp won a $500 judgment against George W. Mensch for damages alleging breach of promise. The defense may seek a new trial. The case drew significant attention as a rare sensational local action. Washington, Der 1. The pension appropriation bill moved through committee, with totals of 9120,947.40 and 9129,842,290 carried without opposition.

Cape Alice Zepp George W. Mensch Washington Der House

New Officers Buckley Post G A R Elected

Buckley Post G A R held its regular meeting Friday night and elected officers for the ensuing year. Palmer named commander with Markie as senior vice commander and Hosking as junior vice. McLaughlin quartermaster. Campbell chaplain. Welty geographer. Steese officer of the day. Horn officer of the guard. Schrader trustee of the relief fund. Trustees chosen: Slimrie, Mell and Yerrick. Delegates to the state encampment at Marietta in May named: Nod, Pibbuts, Canape, Bell, Suit, Atmrle and Wilson.

Freight Wreck at Tallmadge Injures Nine

A head end freight collision on a curve near Tallmadge injured nine, with both engines derailed and cars scattered along the tracks. An eastbound and a westbound train were involved after mistaken orders, ambulances were summoned to Alton, and five injured were taken to the city hospital. The crash caused a panic among onlookers and railway workers as the wreckage burned and teams of relief rushed to the scene.

Tallmadge Sotnritey Penarth

Accident at Bar berton leaves child dead in shelter

Special Correspondence Barberton Ohio reports a fatal accident Friday at the Pavilion. A child was fatally injured. Dr. Davidson and physicians from Akron and Boardertoat attended. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at Piney Moe Church with entombment in Westwood Cemetery. the Davidson home is on Hoppenn Ave.

Barberton Dee Herohd Johnson Zyonrold Ib Davidson Akron Sythe Piney Moe Ehuteb Weetwood Cemetery Davidson Hoppenn Ave

Two Camps Hidden Near Richfield Township Construction Sites

An enemy of 24 men building a pipeline for East Able Gas Co. is found on the Brock farm in Richfield township, with another group at work on the Cleveland & Brecksile electric line located on the stun farm.

East Able Gas Co Throng Aummtt County Cleveland Brock Farm Richfield Township Lrke Cary Cleveland & Brecksile Stun

Cholera Toll Reported in Philippines and Washington

Officials report near 100000 cholera cases in the Philippines. The October 27 dispatch notes Health Department figures and broad tolls across regions. The report mentions widespread illness, with government agencies tracking the outbreak and mortality.

Washington Hoc Cholen Easen Philippines

Society Letters Fade As Anonymity Letters Dwindle

Eastward Chicago reports the climax of a prominent society scandal with sensational rumors dropping as principals prepare to depart for New York. Indications suggest powerful interests may have halted further disclosures and some recipients refuse to prosecute due to partial truth in the letters.

Chicago Peg Uble New York Becwine Mie

Reed's Condition Improves in Early Bulletin

Washington bulletin reports Reed's symptoms not as favorable as yesterday with cautious optimism. He slept much of the night but could not retain nourishment, though friends express sane apprehension about his progress.

Washington Reed Fac

Creole Girl’s Suit Highlights Former Lumberman’s Past

A 60 year old Paul, Minn man formerly a Minneapolis lumberman and millionaire faces vagrancy charges after begging on the street. His troubles trace to an affair with a Creole girl during a business trip to St. Louis, leading to a series of personal and financial woes.

Fire Destroys Steamer Bison of Narragansett Harbor

A damaged OCR fragment reports the steamer Bison of Narragansett Kay Go destroyed by fire in Philadelphia harbor area this morning. Several men were overcome by smoke. One drowned and a person identified as Lewis 9 from 18 in a extract condition.

Philadelpnia Dee Bison Narragansett Suike Wen Lewis

Lifelong Doylestown Man Dies at 62

Lifelong Doylestown resident William O Brien died at his home Friday night from consumption. He was a veteran of the fifty war and leaves two sons, William and Harry O Brien, both Akron residents. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

William O' Belen Doylestown Ma O'R Am, Willuam Harry O'Brien Akron

Builders Invinuati Organizes Unions in Chicago After Reselutivy

A report describes a noted night gathering among Croelonstt contractors and building trades in Chicago forming an alliance to suppress walking delegates and petty annoyances. The plan aims to halt strikes and prevent cross trade boycotts while opposing non union workers on the same project. The alliance seeks to unify trades, curb sympathy strikes, and resist efforts by rival unions.

Invinuati Croelonstt Cueceert Heuser Chicago Reselutivy Wiley None Union Wunihers Ae Eutinel Aol Us

Deputy Sheriff Delivers Two Men For County Jail

Deputy Sheriff Ralph Hamlin took An drew JH Cassidy and Peter Alcock to the county jail Saturday morning. Alcock received a ten day sentence, imposed long ago for intestate crime but never enforced. Cassidy’s case arose after an indictment for pocket picking, leading to his arrest and order to serve the sentence.

Sherif Ralph Hamlin Peninsula Andrew JH Cassidy Peter Alcock Alcock Cassidy Atention Offelnia Onde

Sawyer Not a Candidate for Mayor Says He Is Not

Mr WoT Sawyer statements to a reporter deny any intention to run in the mayoral race. He notes the matter was raised by friends as a possibility but asserts he would not be a willing candidate. The exchange followed a note in a party collection and during evening coverage by the Democrat-Paper.

Wot Sawyer Mayer Demiocrat Pethiy Hienite

Bank Robbery Strikes Whiteville. Nashville Suspect Scene

A bank in Whiteville was robbed overnight, with the alarm system triggered and safe contents partially recovered. Police report a single suspect fled the scene toward unlisted streets, no injuries reported. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as they investigate the incident.

New Tumor Treatment Claimed by Dr Wyeth

Dr Jolly Wyeth of this city announces a new method for treating tumors. He states he has found an effective procedure involving infecting boiling water into the growth. Wyeth reports satisfactory results from experiments and recommends the method to medical professors.

New York Jolly Wyeth Wyeth

Names of City Streets Should Mean Something

Citizens urge street name changes across the city arguing names should carry meaning. Councilman W T Sawyer opposes changes to Westwood Avenue noting land was donated by a Benjamin and the memory should stay intact. He warns against naming streets without meaning.

Bern Tn City W.T. Sawyer Connell Benjimisst Benjamin Nuitior Sawyer

Funeral for Mrs Kraus Scheduled in Springfield

The remains of Mrs Orie Wh Kraus of 12 Obie at died at City Hospital of peritonitis. They were sent to Spring Hold over the Erie at Tovelock Saturday morning. The funeral will be held in Springfield on Monday, Dec 3.

Orie Wh. Kraus City Hospital of Peritonitie Pring Erie Tovelock Springfield Momley

Missing Hotel Porter Mack Vassett Reported Murder Victim

Chicago report details Mack Vassett the hotel porter of Fincola Notel involved in a Thursday morning death. Fire inspector notes negligent alarm response and delays, suggesting critical minutes before the alarm was activated. Investigators seek missing porter and review possible criminal negligence in safety procedures.

Fassett

Snow Likely Tonight With Snow Or Brass Wind

Weather brief notes snow possible tonight with gusty winds. Forecast calls for slippery roads in the area and colder temperatures overnight. Highs and lows not specified due to OCR garble but conditions suggest travel caution around midnight.

ImS Ren That ip EA Board Senimont Anions

A brief notice from an education authority outlines actions by an EA board related to a renaming or restructuring proposal. The document reflects local governance steps, timelines, and key officials involved in reviewing the proposal.

Ip EA Board Senimont Anions Ie

Fragmented OCR News Snippet About City and People

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a city, names, and a person with unclear roles. It references afternoon events and possible inquiries but provides no coherent details or outcomes. The readable bits show scattered names and locations without a clear news item or date.

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