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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1902

Page

3

Agriculture Bill Aims 1 Million for Foot and Mouth Fight

In Washington on December 13 Mr Wade Worth chairman of the committee on Agriculture sought unanimous consent for immediate consideration of a bill providing an appropriation of 1,000,000 pounds to be used by the secretary of agriculture. The measure would transfer power to regulate cattle traffic from the secretary of the treasury to the agriculture secretary and fund measures to stamp out the foot and mouth disease now threatening New Bog cattle.

Washington Wadeworth Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of the Treasury

Dr King's New Life Pills touted by Winchester couple

A Winchester Indiana resident credits Dr Kings New Life Pills for curing his ailing wife after physicians failed. The testimonial lauds relief from stomach and liver troubles, constipation, and headache and locates the product at O Bo Harper and Co s drugstore.

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Dr. King O. Bo Harper & Co

Akron Pastor Marks One Year at Unitarian Church

Rev. Edwart G. Mason of the Unitarian church in Akron celebrates a year in the city with a Sunday sermon titled You and I and the Church. The address is described as a non anniversary talk reflecting on faith and community.

Mr. Mason Edwart G. Mason Univeraatine Church Akron

Gluck endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar in West Virginia Reform School

J G Gluck superintendent of Pruntytown West Virginia writes that after trying many cough remedies they chose Foley’s Honey and Tar as the most effective and harmless option for the West Virginia Reform School. The endorsement is signed by AL Warner, J M Laffer, J Lanparter & Co.

J. G. Gluck Pruntytown W. Va Foley Virginia Reform School AL Warner J. M. Laffer J. Lanparter & Co

Mountain Fire Ravages Hillside Caverns Near Sheridan

A large mountain fire along the hillside near Sheridan has burned back into the hill and Caverns. Firefighters report efforts have failed to extinguish the blaze though crews remain at a safe distance as the ground may collapse.

Sheridan Wye Dee Eire Forte Hillkle Stend

Race War in Ohio at Belmant County Turmoil

A race feud erupted in Belmant County Ohio where a white man Jones M Stretkmeyer threatened Jerry Crawford a colored youth. Crawford shot and killed Stretkmeyer during a tense street encounter. A mob attacked Crawford later as he was escorted, others were jailed, and a lynching attempt was restrained. Crawford’s companions remained under arrest in Wellaburg.

Bloubenville Belmant Jones M. Stretkmeyer Jerry Crawford Crawford Stretkmeyer Jim Wellaburg Baird Wan

Avenged death of his brother in Roxton Texas

Jack Wiggins a merchant in Roxton Texas shot and killed his brother’s killer Line Britton who had been sentenced to five years for second degree murder. Britton’s killer Wheslis then shot Wiggins with a double barreled shotgun loaded with ducksbot.

Roxton Tex Jack Wiggins Young Wiggins Line Britton Britten Wheslis

De King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Cold and Consumption

Homer Hall of West Point suffered a severe cold and obstinate cough blamed on consumption by several physicians. After using De King’s New Discovery for Consumption he claims to be completely cured and weighs 227 pounds. Trial bottles available at B. Harper & Co. for Cougar cold and throat trouble.

Homer Hall West Point King B. Harper & Co.'s

Cornell Glee Ranio Manitoban Concert at Colonial Theatre

Cornell University Glee and accompanying group will perform at the Colonial Theatre on the evening of December 27. Graduate manager John J. Senter was in Akron yesterday arranging concert details under the University Athletic Association.

Cornell University Ranio Manitobn Chit Colonial Theatre Neaf John J. Senter Akron University Athletic Association

Dr Howard’s cure touted for dyspepsia and constipation

An advertising offer from John Lamparter & Co promotes Dr Howard's medicine as a new remedy for liver trouble dyspepsia and constipation promising quick relief and permanent cure. The firm guarantees refunds if no cure and urges immediate orders by mail due to limited supply.

Dr. Howard Jetty Lamparter Hemet Howard John Lacuparter & Co Imalauna John Iinparter & Co Otter

Gigantic Plans of the Armour and Swift Interests

In Omaha and greater Midwest markets a vast scheme is outlined to connect Chicago Sioux City Omaha and Kansas City with a double track line and possible Texas extension. The plan aims to ship stock in their own cars and consolidate control over cattle centers and mills across the region.

Pmnaha Neb Dee Kans City Chicago Sioux City Omaha Joseph Kansas City Texan

DeWitt advertisement endorses Little Early Riser Pills

Houston Tex advertiser WH Howell writes that Little Early Riser Pills help his family with constipation and headaches. C B Harper & Co. promotes the product as a health aid for households, noting positive results from use.

DeWitt Howell Houston Tex C. B. Harper & Co

Foley's Hovey and Tae touted as lung remedy

A Timely Topic notes Foley's Hovey and Tae as the greatest threat and lung remedy. It claims the product cures quickly and prevents serious cold outcomes, naming A. Warner, J. M. Laffer, J. Liam, and partes & Co as endorsers.

Foley Hovey Tae A. Warner J. M. Laffer J. Liam.partes

Baldwin fights mother's will in Plainfield estate case

In Plainfield New Jersey Hugh Baldwin has begun legal action to invalidate his mother Mrs ALC Baldwin's will dated nine months ago. The estate is valued at about 100000 dollars and the will's contents have not been publicly disclosed. Other heirs include sister Mrs Frank B Clark cousin Harriet Niles and uncle Henry Niles of Pittsburgh Pa.

Plainfield Der Hugh Baldwin Frank B. Clark Harriet Niles Henry Niles Pittburg, Pa

Archbishop Temple in Cantoned Relapse Amid Ill Health

London reports the archbishop of Canterbury Dr Temple remains gravely ill with a weakened condition. Sources say his health has not improved since a previous relapse on Thursday and he is confined to his room. Advertisements and claims for patent remedies fill the page as officials urge caution.

London Phyntelann Temple Canterbury Iredvrick Temple Kuk Neevouy

Expensive Haily and the Pitney Aether on Paplitty

A detailing of a long reform effort with mentions of individuals such as Kathie Pitts and Beverly White, describing work along the Akron Kent route and associated companies. The article notes the involvement of the Baltimore and Ohio and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, with references to planning, funding, and the impact on communities and families.

Baltimore & Ohio Akron Kent Niles Lake Shore Vito

Falling Off Nehinaton Diplomatic Trade And Livestock Receipts

A garbled report from The Birbean of Statiaries notes a General Collinge overseeing shipments and livestock receipts across Ohlewes Kansas City St Louis Omaha and St Josepe. Figures show 2,805,082 head of hogs versus 27,724 in a prior period, with references to TROT and aerial care.

Nehinaton Der Ohlewes Kansas City St Lotte Omaha St Josepe Blok Aeriviel

Market Prices Decline Amid Broad Slump in Exchange

Pound values face pressure as listed prices drop across major markets. Analysts cite reduced demand and uncertain inflation outlook, while traders watch central bank signals for future policy.

Electric Bitters Endorsement From Decatur Customer

Mrn 8.1( of Decatur writes that Electric Bitters cured his stomach and bowel dyspepsia after three years of suffering. He reports improved health and weight gain of 85 pounds, praising the medicine for indigestion liver and kidney troubles. The ad claims a guaranteed cure and mentions ALC. B. Yarpor & Coy as sellers.

Mrn Decatur Hitie ALC B. Yarpor & Coy Rug Stone

Coughs and Colds and Constipation Remedy Claim

The notice warns that many medicines containing an ingredient cause constipation and are unsuitable, especially for children. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar as not constipating and suitable, mentioning A. Warner, J. Lat. Tpurter & Co and others.

Poley Foley A. Warner 3. M. Latter Tpurter & Co

Automobile Show Notes On Concerns At Notably Terse Event

At the Mobile Show on January 17, J B Cedriet represented The A Kolber Co and Tire Co, outlining concerns from the Redted tiling anne nitemente con Minne farlen and related matters.

Nota Anne Nitemente Minne Farlen J. B. Ceedriet

Monday Night Ordinance Regulates Village Salaries

An ordinance introduced to regulate correspondence and salaries proposes a yearly village rate and monthly fees for services. It sets salaries for police and public service workers, with a plan to fund hours, enforcement, and potential road encroachment controls. No action was taken as the measure was laid over for review.

Board of Public Service Bcey Paylor Pasa McCoy Brie ‘Co Carpors

Wells Reported In Kentucky Treville Oil Field

In Treville Kentucky on December 16 oil fields show activity with three dry holes and two productive gusher events. A Payne and Berry gusher reportedly burned during eruptions, destroying a structure. The Standard Oil share price rose to 90 cents and may reach 1.20 with pipeline completion planned for February amid ongoing drilling at Knox.

Treville Knox Wbo

Drift of barges on Oblo river river disrupts morning scene

Partial text reports barges adrift after ice tore apart a vessel on the Oblo river. The damaged wreckage and disrupted morning routine hint at a local maritime mishap involving Dom X Fial or Te eal foot assets near the riverbank.

Ruth Oblo D. X Fial

Unclear stock completion report from International Harvester details

A damaged fragment reports that International Harvester Co. completed a transaction late in December with Perkins delivering stock to Chicago and mentions related pricing and personnel, but the text is garbled and hard to interpret. Key names and specifics are obscured by OCR errors.

Internationa Perkins J. 2 Mimon Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mur The Reform School Ohio Steubenville Pen Cornell Glee Club Ayer People’s Loan Co Outhouse Peoples Phone Walsh Block Dr. Howard Co Voley J. Lamputer & Co Haily. Cares Hettiger Wielfers Tony Salita Fitney Kathie Pitts Beverly Lampurter Buffalo Ptime Ene Ais Lane Elyirus the Geo, J. Renner Brewing Company Akron, O Excelsior Laundry South High Street Akron Dental Parlors J. H. Saunders South Howard Street DR. Spinney & CO Ts P.i Masonic Temple Akeon O, Howard and Miltm A. Becker S. Howard St. Peoples Burk Hardt Burkhardt Ashion H. A. Bork New York Standard Hardware Co Albert J. Butler South Main Jone Cent Automo Laries Sted Kentucky Ration of International Harvester Co
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