Overheated stove blamed for South Main fire in early hours
Fire at Emil Deck's grocery 1123 S Main St gutted both this frame building and adjacent saloon owned by John Ortscheid. Losses include Emil Decks about 1000 with 700 insured and Charles Widdersheim around 1200 with small insurance. Pfeil family attic fire damage, W S Rodenbaugh shoe store water loss minor. Fire likely started from stove. adjoining property saved with effort. Another fire at Thomas H Dixon residence and cigar factory on Champlain and Irvin sts caused slight building damage and scorched contents from lamp explosion.
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Emil Deck
S. Main St
John Ortscheid
Charles Widdersheim
Jos. Pfeil
Pfeil
Cook
J. W. Hassenfine
W. S. Rodenbaugh
South Main
Thomas H. Dixon
Champlain and
Irvin Sts
Elephant killed attendant in Jacksonville show at Elks Fair
A Rochester report says William Cleggett former Rochester Press Club steward was killed by an elephant from the Streets of India exhibit at the Elks Fair in Jacksonville Florida. It claims Cleggett fed tobacco to the animal, angering it. two days later the elephant escaped its chain, lifted him, and crushed him to the ground. Cleggett, a 35 year old local figure, accompanied the show when it left Rochester. Weather forecast notes rain tonight and colder Tuesday with rain possibly turning to snow.
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India
Jacksonville
Fla
Rochester
N. Y
Enya
William Cleggett
Rochester Press Club
Fis
Cleggett
Collision causes four hour traffic delay
A four hour traffic delay resulted from a collision blamed on a misunderstanding of signals. No injuries reported as responders cleared the scene and restored flow.
Akron Chamber Meeting Discusses Annexation and German Hall
A chamber of commerce meeting was set for Everett block rooms tomorrow at 7 30 pm to discuss local issues including the German American hall and the annexation petition. Business leaders accuse politicians of delaying action and warn of consequences if policy is not corrected.
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Chamber of Commerce
Everett Block
Akron
Royal Neighbors
America
Foresters’ Hall
Knights
Nomar
Lodge
Sewing Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Charges Loom Over Ruhlin Shank Bout Plans In Springfield
Preparations for a 20 round heavyweight bout in Springfield next month with Ruhlin and Choynski move forward amid a liberal purse. Frank Shank faces charges after a Cleveland pace scandal. Simms and White link to a large Akron TV delegation heading to Cleveland for the bout. Also noted are poultry show plans, bowling schedules, and local lodge elections.
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Ruhlin
Choynski
Springfield
Simms
White
T. V
Akronsport
Cleveland
Art Simms
Tommy White
Chicago
Special Rates At Hammels Business College Boost Enrollments
The piece notes short term special rates at Hammels Business College attracting pupils. It mentions tracks by ropes and pulleys as a power description and provides a contact at 228 230 2825 Main for catalog requests.
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Hammel’s Business College
Notable Akron Lawyer Publishes Guide for Notaries Public
GUIDE J Hayward Simpson a Buchtel College 1804 graduate has published Guide For Notaries Public drawing favor from notaries and young lawyers. Simpson studied law with late A B Tinker in Akron and now practices in Cleveland.
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J. Hayward Simpson
Buchtel College
Notaries Public
Bank’s Good Statement Bank shows increased business
City National Bank reports a strong financial statement with increased business and commendations for its efficient management.
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City National Bank
Boers Shown as Steady Fighters in Uniformless Muster
A newspaper sketch notes the Boers as not showy in uniform yet as effective combatants. The caption describes Wem and a group surrounding a machine pine, illustrating disciplined firing and steady action in battle.
Not Guilty Plea in Akron Stolen Funds Case
Walter Delremple was arraigned in Akron Mayor's court on a not guilty plea to a $50 theft charge from Ella J. Roehr dated November. Hearing set for December 18 with $600 bond. Additional intoxication and vagrancy charges for several individuals and arrests reported.
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Walter Delremple
Ed Dunn
Toledo
Akron
Ella J. Roehr
Geoffrey Webber
James Bink
Thomas O'Brien
James Merven
Arthur B Shutt
Eugene Murray
Andrew Lehman
James Simms
Patrick Sullivan
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South Akron
Burdette L
South Howard Street
James Hall
Akron’s
the Grand
Chester de Vonde
Grand Opera House
The
Erie
Erie Transfer Tracks
Loomis Salt Company
W.C. Miller
Chicago Junction
Hall
Miller
Geo. W. Treen
Martin Costello
Loomis Salt Works
C. Martin
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Erie Road
Barberton
Esa
Rank Shank
Akron Poultry and Pet Stock Club
Walsh
Bill” Laub
Western Reserve
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
New York
Frank Shank
Litchfield, C
Shank
Fannie Dillard
Gocher
M. O’neil
Pare
Billy Madden
the Baquirer
William
London
Gus Rublin
Fitz
Rublin
United States
Madden
Adonis
Wisconsin
Crities
Campbell
Harvard
Stillman
Yale
Cooms
Daly
McBride
McCracken Vale
Howard Stalleys
Peerless
Eureka
Crown
Kirkwood
Kirkwoods
Eurekas
Cohen’s Alley
West Hills
Circle of Kings Daughters
Trinity Lutheran Church
Siberia
Seiberling, Miller & Co
Doylestown
Liedertafel Hall
First Methodist Church
Knights of St. John
J. B. Broun
Michael German
George P. Hopp
Wim, Foust
Henry Kempel
Jain Gorbach
Frank Walters
J. B. Brang
Joseph Wimum
L. P Detling
Henry Willenbacher
John Hummel
J.B. Kraus
Leuten
Ant
Henry Willenbacherr
Geo. P. Hopp
Michael
German
Henry Vaile
Star and Cressent
Supreme Commander
O.B.C
Star and Crescent
Order of Red Cross
Kol
M. O’neil & CO
Encing
Wily
Astoi
Buchtel Graduate
Delremple
Ella Roehr
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