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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
5
The weekly target practice by Company B Eighth regiment has resumed and shows improving scores. As regimental teams are chosen for annual contests, Akron is expected to be well represented. Shouts will continue indefinitely.
A warning advises that many cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation and potential danger for children. Foley's Honey and Tar is cited as opiate free, safe, and nonconstipating. A. Warner, Z. M. Laffer, J. Lamparter & Co. promote Foley's Honey and Tar.
J G Gluck Superintendent of Pranty town West Virginia writes after testing many cough medicines that Foley's Honey and Tar is most effective and harmless in the West Virginia Reform School. A Warner J M Laffer J Lum note that the time to buy furs is now in Byrider Brook.
In Scranton tests before the Strike Commission two school superintendents from Oliphant and Luzerne County testified that miners' children are removed from school around age twelve to work in breakers as a standard practice. John QWarly, Erie company check weighman, and president of the Gy payroll (text unclear) were noted in testimony.
The Grove local at Dunmore described how an attempt was made to break the strike by bribery. He testified as the next witness, noting union involvement.
The fragment discusses cures for catarrh and kidney trouble with advertised remedies. It mentions Foley products and other patent medicines, urging readers to avoid substitutes and to trust promoted brands. The tone imitates a periodical medical advertisement.
Dec. TI, A. Barron, Abbey bl block.
Arresting and prosecuting of trainjumpers in Akron has slowed as detectives shift focus to other crimes. Erle and B and O detectives formerly stationed in Akron now handle old criminal cases and robberies of cuts, leaving Akron with reduced patrols. Officers Hockathorne of the B and O is currently in Canton on a separate case.
City investor H. B. Camp drives extension work on the Ashland and Wooster line from Ashland toward Savannah with plans to reach New London in Huron county. Negotiations with New London leaders hinge on funding Buck Creek grade costs as the company seeks more freight capacity and broader connections.
Miss Helen Gould sent $1,000 to Commander Booth Tucker of the Salvation Army to buy coal for the poor. John D. Morgan promised to arrange a daily supply of 200 to 300 tons of coal at a reasonable price for distribution.
The Par Value Company operates ten mines totaling over 1000 acres in the Cripple Creek district of Colorado and nearby Utah. Mines include Mary Cashen Coriolanus Mary Alice Dillon Par Value Stonehouse Cameral Gladiator Mary Hunter and Massacsvlt with three producing ore. Nearby mines Gold Coin Stratton Independence and Portland provide context for potential yields and dividends.
Officials grappled with setting salaries for city offices and the police. The Board of Public Service discussed monthly payments for treasurer fire chief and other posts while a proposed ordinance on encroachment failed to pass and was laid over for a week. The discussion covered running hours, enforcement needs, and financial regulations without action taken.
In Irvine Kentucky on December 16 reports recount eight bdeers and three dry loles completed in the Knox oil writnyw past week. The gusher, the best Marie Payne and Barry guabera, caught fire during eruptions and burned fas, destroying the ing outfit. Standard Oil noted Kam 1 fields stimulation with a price quoted at 95 cents and expected to rise to 1.20 when the line is completed in February.
A fragment notes that on a December 1 morning near the Ohio River a fleet of barges owned by T. X Halt was torn from its berth by a western or river fleet disruption.
Involving J P Morgan partner Perkins and investors in Chicago the completion of stock transfers valued at hundreds of dollars is reported. Critics claim the money market conditions and public statements mislead investors while maintaining the company’s image of stability.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a possible Montana December item, a senator reference, and late phrases about a poet or poem. No clear names, dates, or events are readable to confirm specifics.
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