Akron Faces Credit Recovery After Municipal Bond Sale
Akron residents credit the city’s renewed credit to prompt judicial action and public order. City Clerk Abel says bond premiums remain stable versus prior issues, despite a riot and widespread stress on finances. Judge Kohler’s empanelment of a special grand jury and vigorous investigations bolstered confidence and aided the city’s return to normalcy.
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Akron
Abel
Summit County
Eitimens
Kohler
Re‑adjusting the City Tax Plan Amid Inequities
Bolictier Lagore Nagneor Payne Covell Paul and Henty challenge the old district tax system. They aim to end Alvon's newer levy and restore a uniform rate for improved services. Districts have paid more under the prior plan, causing unequal burdens across the city. The effort seeks equity and may affect Toledo travel plans.
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Bolictier Lagore
Nagneor Payne
Covell Paul and
Henty Nere
Chiatolte
Lovelog
Alvon
Levy
Ing
Toledo
Unclear text on Akron visitors and local figures
Fragmentary report mentions Mr and Mrs Burge of Neloniop entertaining, Mr and Mrs J D Mefiahan and two children of Devil's Lake North Dakota, editor McGahan of the Pree Premn, and Akron ties dating back to 1883. Wording is garbled, limiting precise facts or dates.
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W. Burge
Neloniop
J. D. Mefiahan
Devil's Lake
Nuvih Tako
McGahan
North Dakota
Akron
Dakota
Wba
Aleron
NEW OFFICERS OF THE DAUGHTERS OF ST GEORGE
Election results announced for the Daughters of St. George with officers named. Miss Belle Morgan presides as president and Miss Pettley as vice president, plus roles for secretary treasurer and conductors, amid a gathering noting a Sunday return and community chores.
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Daughters of St. George
Liciea
Belle Morgan
Miss Pettley
Caswall
Mea
Andrew Wilhelm
Airs
Chris
Vout
Minn Cameron
Mra Migley
Mra
Moon
J. Bell
LL. Munsers
Emma Muntish
Turned Cold Shoulder To the South Akron Library Scheme
South Akron library expansion faced strong opposition at a Friday Board of Control meeting. Members argued the city council governs expenditures and warned against creating branches, favoring improving existing facilities instead. Treasurer Vaughan reported 4200 dollars in the treasury with November receipts and expenses.
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Akon Public Library
Boyhold
South
Akron
Quat
Cleveland
Menara
Seward
Vaughan
Seybold
Doran
Smith Akron
Dornn Nald
Treasmor Vaughan
Treasury
Libertian
Library Board
Library Board hears bid on People's Encyclopedia item
Mr Fulton for the People’s Encyclopedia presented to the Board as the library weighs purchasing the work. The matter was referred to the Library committee for decision. A bulletin board in the library was also directed. Funeral notice for Comrade Tut Weight set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church West Hill under Grand Army auspices.
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Fulton
People’s Encyclopedia
Library Committee
Grand Army
West Hil
Ell Smite
Taggart
Election for Second Lieutenant of Eighth Regiment Delayed
Company B of the Eighth regiment held a late meeting to fill the vacancy from W C Rutherford's resignation. Wm B Walkup was elected second lieutenant unanimously, while a contest among James R Thomas Otio B Prior and Harry S Treap failed to produce a majority, necessitating another election.
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Eighth Regiment
W. C. Rutherford
Wm. B. Walkup
Walkup
James R. Thomas
Otio B. Prior
Harry S. Treap
Leutenant
The Best Salve In the World Banner Salve
An advertised salve claims to be the best cure for piles burns scalds ulcers and skin diseases. It is promoted as prescription based by a renowned skin specialist and is associated with A M Laffer J Lamparter and Co and A Warner.
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S Banner
A. M. Laffer
J. Lamparter & Co
A. Warner
Enclosed arc lights improve safety for workers
The Northern Ohio Traction company reports its new enclosed arc lights provide excellent satisfaction and will replace the old lights citywide. Workers change carbon every four days using a four legged stool with a glass insulator and wear rubber gloves, eliminating electrical shocks. Up-to-date merchants prefer Vandy brand, says S. B. Lafferty.
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Northern Ohio Traction Company
Connecion
Akron film star Roland Reed near death after appendix operation
Roland Reed, a well known actor famed in Akron and New York circles, faces critical condition following surgery for acute appendicitis. Doctors report the operation was successful but his recovery remains uncertain.
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Roland Reed
Akron
Danger Analytic
New York
Special foods praised by doctors and mothers
Doctors and mothers value new special foods more than before. Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil is described as mother food as well as baby food, enabling mothers to feed infants naturally. The ad mentions Coty & Downer or Pearlatrent, New York.
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Coty & Down A
New York
Akron Camera Club hears talk on Art by Mrs Burk
The Akron camera club listened to Mrs. B. B. Ellen Burk describe What the Picture Tells Me with lantern slides. She praised masterpieces and provided explanation, entertaining the audience. The next regular meeting is Oct 18, with Oct 11 and 26 postponed.
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Akron Camera Club
B. B. Ellen Burk
Funds committee forms to value city hospital funds
The Citizens' committee appointed to value funds for the City hospital met at City National Bank Friday afternoon. The group reported encouragement and several voluntary subscriptions. Mr. J. B. Wright of First National Bank was elected treasurer, and all checks should be payable to him. The committee will hold frequent meetings and push the work vigorously.
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Citizens’ Committee
City Hospital
C. G. Barber
City National Bank
J. B. Wright
First National Bank
Bill Introduced to Add Federal Judge in Northern Ohio District
Senator Moraker proposes a bill creating an additional federal judge position for the Northern Ohio district. The measure references medical remedies and cautions against substitutes, with mentions of J.M. Laftor, J. Lamparter & Co. and Poley's Honey and Tar in related notes.
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Senator Moraker
Ohio
Poley
Jm, Laftor
J. Lamparter & Co
A. Warner
Death of Captain Josiah J Wright in Cleveland Home
Captain Josiah J Wright died at his home 580 West Market Street after a brief illness. He leaves a wife two daughters Miss Mary J Wright and Mrs Rebecca M Shork of Cleveland and a son Eldar W Wright. Funeral services will be held at the house Sunday afternoon December 9 at 2 o'clock with Bucking Post G A By in charge.
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Josiah J. Wright
West Market
Wright
Mary J. Wright
Tebecca M. Shork
Cleveland
Elarakd W. Wright
G. A
Gupt. Wright
Akron trio admitted to practice by State Board of Law Examiners
Admitter to Practice, Charles Z. Carey, Howard G. Spicer and Albert C. Holloway of Akron were admitted to practice Friday by the State Board of Law Examiners in Columbus. The report notes the busy court season and local lawyers welcoming new admittees.
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Charles Z. Carey
Howard G. Spicer
Albert C. Holloway
Akron
State Board of LawEsanlers
Columbus
Mort
Poley
Jm, Lutter
Jy Tamparter & Co
AL Warner
Secretary Kinney Fails State Law Exam
Columbus notes reveal Secretary of State Chas Kinney, age 50 and self taught, failed the state law examination after answering tough questions but bungling simple technical ones. His ambition to become a lawyer ended with the exam setback, drawing wide comment.
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Columbus
Dee
Chas, Kinney
Hon
Moat
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