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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
1
Washington reports from Minister Bowen in Carmene indicate the U S government urged him to stay passive while awaiting events in Venezuela. President Castro strengthens forces as Anglo German actions threaten regional stability and Monroe Doctrine considerations.
Architects including Houser Nurday and Ginther Henry & Son report progress on the new City Hall. Final plans are set to be submitted by January 15, with several firms contributing to the design and related work.
Jexander Barr of Beran was arraigned before Mayor Thuesday morning on a charge of defrauding Mrs Zimmer in Doming house. He allegedly left with money and fled to Thittsburg refined. He was fined 810 with costs in the workhouse, and Kentanée on good behavior.
The jury found Will Perry, a Black man in Anniston Alabama, guilty of murder in the first degree for killing King Farmer on May 1 1901 and mutilating the body on a Southern Railway track. He escaped custody, attempted to kill a local officer Harman, and was captured after hiding in a courthouse vault.
Andrew Carnegie returning from Scotland comments on trusts. He says the nation must curb aggressive capital, moving from old conditions to a new era. He emphasizes that trusts arise from concentration of wealth and that strong action is needed to curb them.
A Pennsylvania team of One coaches led by Mit Gilet attended Wooster University’s building dedication in Akron. The event featured donors and clergy, including a minister who gave 75000 for the Sever ance bell. Only a handful from Akron joined, marking the completion of six new buildings after the previous blaze damaged the campus a year earlier.
Advices from New York indicate a volatile market with prices slipping by midday and heavy selling in several rails stocks. Analysts cite inflexible currency and lack of money elasticity as keys behind the downturn, while grain markets show strength and forecast higher wheat futures.
Tobn Gras died at his home after a ten day bronchitis illness. He moved to this city from New Jersey about a year ago. Survived by a widow and three children. Funeral services will be held at St. Hermard's church Sunday at nine in the morning with interment in St. Bernard's cemetery.
Lovina M Sergeant aged 64 widow of Hichile Sergeant died at home from typhoid fever after two years residency in Akron. Survived by two sons. Funeral services for the resident will be Friday at 2:00 PM with interment in Glendale Cemetery.
The eight year old newsboy Michael Kruck was found murdered in Central Park this morning. Police report shows he was strangled with magouline threads and bitten on the cheek. The body was warm to the touch, and investigators seek information on the killer.
The text discusses a suggested appointment for the Clerk of Council and the duties involved. It notes the high qualifications required, the need to maintain council records, possible stenography, and the City Hall meeting preparations. It mentions potential changes to city ordinances and salaries up to 1000 or 1200 dollars.
At the Boston wharf a crowd gathered for a company offer of coal free or cheap. Temper rose as hundreds fought for a limited supply, throwing objects and disturbing the street. Police used crowd control to clear the area after coal stocks exhausted.
Chicago authorities shut down a major counterfeit cigar label operation at Hinton cigar labels plant run by Hyman L. Meltos. Ten counterfeit plates were seized and believe labels were printed for nationwide distribution. About one hundred thousand counterfeit labels were seized and shipped nationwide by Melto.
An April 1, 1002 law requires local corporations to file annual reports with the Secretary of State. Auditors receive copies of the reports from county auditors and charter holders. The reports list the corporate names and officers, and must be filed in December.
A bequest from Mrs Mary Lawreyes increases the library fund total to 1.00 for the year. The original endowment is augmented by the added amount, bringing the overall donation to support library operations.
City officials discuss funding and plans for replacement horses at fire houses 5 and 7. Commissioners oppose opening houses until adequate funds are secured and eight new mounts are prioritized, while residents question disposal of older stock and safety concerns at the engine houses.
A richly dressed woman visited McTutton & Co on Wednesday and bought shoes for four children two girls and two boys. She also provided new dresses for the girls and new coats for the boys, then left quietly, unseen by the children, while their grateful expressions showed their joy.
A chaotic and partially readable report hints at a star chamber trial involving Hunter and Castemals. It suggests ministers and officials, including Hitler’s cooperation, and potential government involvement in a political case, though many details remain unclear.
Scranton Washington December 1 miners counsel continues today in the wage dispute between employes and large railroad operators. Darrow plans to prove a blacklist linking major companies to boycott charges and to elicit further evidence on wage terms through continued court testimony and cross examination of witnesses for the operators.
The notice describes a proposed Orienial Saiy project tied to a German system and a 1a preset tile. It mentions a plan for erection of Nut swt mettied and associated costs. The article implies reduced freights as the goal and notes obligations on Palliowde.
Fragmented text reports arrivals in New York with unclear names and dates. The readable portion mentions New York and people such as Wee Mae Cerne and Leon Minar, but details are incomplete and obscured by OCR errors.
A car struck a wagon at a South Maler roadway corner on a mid afternoon in May injuring a 5 year old chaplet minder and a 14 year old boy. The younger escaped minor injuries while the older suffered a deep scalp wound and head bruises and was taken to a local building for treatment. The wagon’s wheel and animal narrowly avoided heavier harm as the vehicle slid past.
Councilman Warner of the Sixth ward disputes a mistaken impression that Mayor and A. Holloway will receive extra fees of 500. He argues the salaries will be set by ordinances passed by Connell and that the misperception is the result of unclear wording in the notice.
Well known man Daniel Mahoney brother of President James J. Mahoney of the Central Labor Union has been taken to St. Alexa hospital Cleveland sick with Bright's disease. He has served as foreman in the shipping department of the American Cereal Co for 18 years.
Washington dispatches discuss why Cleveland intervened over Venezuela and Roosevelt's policy shifts. Ramifications touch on new territories and Anglo German financial claims, with focus on June deslits and broader European tensions affecting the United States.
Fragmentary OCR words describe an automobile show with scattered terms like tires rubber and garden setting. No coherent events or entities could be identified for a proper summary.
In iarberton the village designated Monday night to consider a new saloon regulation ordinance. The measure would fund salaries for officials including a fire chief and treasurer, with disputed clerical and police pay. No action passed as the ordinance was laid over for a week.
Report from Jore Wells Aville Kentucky on last week’s activity. Eight Geers and three dry holes completed in the Koos field. Payne and Barry gushers struck oil but flames destroyed equipment and the well position. The Standard Oil share price quoted at af cents, expected to rise to 1.20 after line completion in February.
Ruin struck the coal fleet on the Ohio River early Tuesday morning. The fleet, owned by Ty%alg, PRAC, WHE, was torn apart with barges adrift and substantial losses reported.
Mr George states he has traveled every road and visited every house in Suimmilk County to establish a rum delivery service. He told a Democrat reporter he is confident the service will be sustained.
A garbled report cites weak preholiday activity at the Akron post office with reduced money transfers and concerns about foreigners. The text mentions a higher amount of funds moving away and government actions abroad.
Tertland 1 Mra. Wibene Wetl St, reportedly oldest woman in Indiana, died at home in Adams County. Her age was given as 108 years.
Fragmentary rumor alleges the Frisky Mad Mullah Isi Ader Toe, 11, of Teimore faced a violent event during a game. The text is unclear and may reflect conjecture or misreporting about the outcome.
The President sent a nomination to the Senate for a consul general post. George Marter of New York, now consul at Antigua, is set to replace Nast. Brugeels, Doo Wh Twa, and Mo Coen brothers are arrested on fraud charges with schemes involving COMMER WI citi honing into the mifilona and funds debacelled across Germany and France.
Frigid air follows a snow event in the northeast with sharp temperature drops in Ohio. Friday looks fair inland but continuing chilly conditions persist with unsettled winds and risk of lingering slick spots.
A 19 000 pound casting exploded at Tap In Rice Co on Wednesday afternoon causing a blow in the facility. No other injuries or damage reported. The incident interrupted operations briefly while officials secured the area.
Cresceus the king of trotters, in a note from his owner in Selaw, Alabama, aims for international competition this winter. The convoy lists plans to race in Canada and possibly Europe, with Cresco expected to be placed in training and travel arrangements finalized.
A thief stole 60 dollars from a room at the Sawmill House, 407 South Main Street, during Welveslay afternoon. No clue to the culprit.
A fragmented report from Mit Arbor Miet details a professorial claim of seven new death routes discovered by a university team led by an unnamed professor. The text chain mentions compounds such as polkon and ary lephine amid unclear terminology and garbled place names.
The skeleton of a supposed prehistoric man was found on a bank near Hawkins by FB Howe station agent. Enim aided the discovery and eight inches of skull or other remains were reported, but details remain unclear.
Fragmentary notice describes clashes near Victoria Ontario with troops fighting rebels amid banner of imperial order. Authorities report government forces engaged rebels as regional disturbances unfold across the southwestern port area.
At about 4 to 5 o clock Thursday two employees cried in the Adare express office at Market and Howard streets. A man attempted a robbery. two shots were fired inside the office. Police are investigating the event as an attempted robbery.
Washington reports Bishop Jehe Y. Hurst resigns after 11 years as chancellor of the Armerican University. Vice chancellor Blakyop haries CL Membe elected to succeed, with Bishop A W Wilkon of the Methodist south named as new vice chancellor.
Prosecuted by B and C Chaos Fisk faced arraignment before Judge Syire Homan on Thursday accused of stealing grain doors from the By and ORR Code. He entered a not guilty plea and was remanded on a $50 bond as Detective Heckathorne reported the arrest earlier.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim International Harvester Co. completed a stock deal by December 16 with deliveries to Chicago and Fort Worth. The text mentions a partner and a sale price but is garbled, leaving unclear names, dates, and amounts. The report hints at market activity and suspected misstatements but lacks readable details.
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