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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1902
Page
1
Sir Thomas Lipton says Shamrock is the best model yet and will be launched or trialed in April ahead of the two month series for the America’s Cup. He notes Shamrock’s hull is of the same material as the previous boat with a key difference.
Henry J. Gatchitt once cried the loud papers in New York City from his Park Row stand. Born on the East Side and first selling papers near Cooper Union, he helped popularize the newsboy’s high pitched extra yell. He died at his Brooklyn home, noted as a former rich man in the city.
John D. Rockefeller Jr addressed a Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Bible class on Made Perfect Through Suffering. He depicted Christ’s agony in Gethsemane and warned that moral freedom opposing divine will leads to death, urging help for those in need.
Sen Hanna denounces a Washington dispatch stating General Michener former Indiana Attorney General is sending circular letters to Indiana politicians. The letters imply Hanna seeks the presidential nomination in 1904. The remark was made in New York on December 8.
State School Superintendent Millar announces that the laurel or rhododendron won the state wide vote among school children and patrons, securing the majority of ballots in the contest held at the office in Wheeling.
A mother's meeting will be held in the First Congregational church on Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The meeting will be conducted by Rev. B. M. Stephenson D. D. of Chicago, who is to speak to the women from the standpoint of physician teacher and Astor.
Oliver Wendell Ines of Massachusetts was sworn in today to the Supreme Court of the United States. He succeeds the late Justice Gray.
Details surfaced on Saturday about a looming plot to kill the Czar of Lividia. Authorities arrested several men believed to beudents, one wielding a tiny hazardous powder device and others with knives and public safety items. Papers indicating the plot were found as prisoners refused to name accomplices.
In the House of Commons Premier Balfour announced an ultimatum was sent to Venezuela. He stated if an unsatisfactory reply is received Britain and Germany will enforce their claims.
The Crete Federation held its first annual convention in New York with speakers including Harvard President Miller and Archbishop Ine land. Senate Hanfia urged reaching out to the people while plans for a program at Wooster Avenue Reformed Church on December 10 were announced. Proceeds benefited the federation treasury.
Rescue teams reported no fatalities from the Saturday freight wreck near Tallmadge as the debris was cleared. Most injured were moved to Galion homes, with W G Richards and Thone Boyle hospitalized. Boyle lost a foot and Richards suffered a broken shoulder, both expected to recover.
The Republic Crow and Steel Co plans to run 20 000 workers on a profit sharing basis. Shares of stock will be distributed among employees as part of the new scheme. Officials say the plan is being developed by experts for the iron industry and could be the greatest move of its kind. The plant is located in Muncie Indiana.
The Macinnati Dayton and Ft Wayne Railway Co of Dayton with capital of 1,000,000 was incorporated today. It will build a line from Cincinnati to Fort Wayne and Toledo, extending through fourteen Ohio counties.
New York reports a vast gift as Andrew Carnegie deeds a $2,500,000 palace to his daughter Margaret. The house on Dist 1 is presented as a personal gift with Carnegie remaining as trustee while Margaret will be mistress at Christmas.
A stylized eulogy honoring Thotis Reed will be distributed on Washington records. The piece extols Reed as a cultured, witty, and logical debater, praising his broad intellect and public stature.
Seven Akron applicants passed the State Har examination at Columbia with Frank J. Rockwell leading with 868-10. Other scores include Edson M. Robinson 2, Bert Huber 88 410, Dr Vutingum 40710, N. Milton Greenberger 8419, and Mr. W. Tt. Irvin, whose exact grade was not yet known but who passed impressively.
The firm of George W. Carmichael & Co. bid to erect an addition to the FP EB Myers & Bro plant at Ashland last week but the contract was awarded to a Mansfield firm.
President Church visits West Virginia and southern Ohio schools to drum up student support for Buchtel College. He plans to speak at Woodstock and attend Wooster university building dedications as part of a broader revival plan following a prior fire.
Ira G. Hawn, general superintendent of the B and O Southwestern railway, will leave Cincinnati to become general superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio at Pittsburgh. L. G. Tone succeeds to the role, Arthur Hale moves to transportation, and JL Stewart resigned. No successor has been chosen to replace Hawn on the Southwestern line.
Akron fanciers sent numerous entries to the Cleveland Poultry Association exhibit. Winners included Durkow with buff cochins, Hammond? with white Plymouth Rocks, Julius Frank of Sherbondy Hantburg, and John Parker of Tollmadge with white Plymouth Rocks and Minorcas. Gregory & Son claimed multiple prizes with bantams while WR Mauriot judged Minorcas and joined the American Poultry Association.
Thomas Brackett Reed former Speaker of the House died in Washington at 12:10 Sunday morning after a cerebral trauma. He was surrounded by his wife and daughter at the Abington. doctors Gard en, MacDonald, Bishop Goodow and Che nunies attended. Born in Portland Maine 1830s, Reed held state offices and served in Congress where he earned the sobriquet Ex Speaker for a quorum rule. A veteran of the Civil War era, he remained combative to the end and was en route from Boston to Portland for his funeral arrangements with services planned in the coming days.
The Poller court case against John Shaga regarding wife support is continued to January. He has been ordered to pay $39 weekly for the maintenance of his wife and child despite illness preventing work.
The report warns of a much colder night followed by Tuesday with fair skies and continued cold conditions. No precipitation expected and temperatures likely to stay low throughout the period.
The Post Office awards four year contracts for carrying mail between port offices and depots in Ohio cities. Recipients include firms such as Alcom, T McCourt, Caplyn, H Zelgiers, GF Trrper Manatid, G W Purney, Sandusky, Ocker, Toledo, M J Clark, Zanorrille, J He Crooks, Springeilt, J A Bopmany, Hamilton, and E B Bayles.
Chicago endures a coal shortage amid bitter weather with many residents down to one fire and a single bucket of coal or a bundle of wood for each day. The crisis leaves savers rooms and homes facing severe heating shortages.
Bernard Boyle aged four died suddenly at home 219 Blut Int Sunday night of apoplexy. He was born in Ireland and came to Akron 19 years ago. Survived by seven children including Nora, Margaret, and Arthur. Funeral at St Vincent de Paul’s Wednesday at 9 0 m with burial in St Vincent’s cemetery.
Report from Automobile World hints the old Empire Mower and Kemper plant in the city may be refitted as an automobile factory. Aultman Miller & Co. was named as backing, but officials deny the claim.
Uncle Joe Kendall notes a surge in requests as sudden cold settles in. He estimates this year will bring more aid demands than last year due to higher costs of basic necessities.
Deeper analysis reveals alleged scheme by city commissioners to prize plum positions including Police Chief and Watch, with Durkin pressing charges against Washer. Officials fear exposure could remove both men and derail the board, while injunctions threaten a lasting block on the scheme.
The Salaries committee of Council will meet tonight at the City building to file salaries for both new and existing municipal officers under the new code. The committee aims to complete all details and reach agreement, with public scrutiny surrounding the salaries for newly created offices. The outcome may influence candidate patriotism depending on council action following the meeting.
Oliver Delts aged 27 slipped at the gallery stairs during a Saturday night performance at the Grand Open house. He fell to the pavement, was carried to the theater lobby, and found to have a broken wrist. Parks' ambulance took him home to Brittain, east side.
The Knights of Columbus No. M7 elected officers for the next year. Names listed include grand knight Vo Welsh deputy grand knight Quintin chancellor James Duffy financial secretary Wides treasurer Tobin recording secretary Kelly warden Vaughn advocate FiteHarris inside guard Kramer outside guard Barista Wood Doran trustees Maloney lecturer Mative chaplain.
Curtulhael pleaded guilty to smunk and battery in Common Pleas court today and was fined $1% and counts. Earlier an incident in an orchard involved a boy and a shotgun. the marauder was Kurt Trautman who fired at Trantman injuring an eye. Trautman was indicted for shoot with intent to wound.
Fred Tureke arrived in Polson CT in the morning on a Sunday charge of selling liquor. He pled guilty and was fined $26.
In Rome on December 6 Archbishop Chapelle of New Orleans met with Carolin Rampetla before departing for America. He pressed for official Vatican recognition of his work in Cuba and Puerto Rico, claiming it would honor his mission in the Philippines and counter the influence of Cardinal Rampolla.
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Knox starting for St. Augustine Florida accompanied by his physician after a brief illness. The trip aims to address ongoing legal matters as he travels from the capital.
Harry Williams arrested Sunday on non support charges as case not called in Vallee court. Becker charged with undisclosed offense listed as alive but not called in court today.
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