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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1902

Page

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Roosevelt Considers Venezuela Crisis With Top Officials

President Roosevelt met with Secretary Hay, Secretary Root, Senator Cullom and Representative Mitt to discuss Venezuela. A special message to Congress on the situation is planned. The administration notes growing U S involvement as England and Germany pressure economics and threaten ships and forts, with potential American action forthcoming.

Washington Toorevelt Hay Root Cullom Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mitt House Foreign Affairs Committee Venequela Roosevelt Congress Venezuela State Department England Germany Forte Uncle Sam

Italy Also To Join Allies Warships Likely Venezuela

Berlin reports from an official source that Italian warships will probably join the Anglo German allies in Venezuela once a blockade is declared. The statement underscores shifts in naval alignment during the ongoing conflict and hints at broader regional strategy.

Berlin Venezuela

Bombardment Kills Three Near Puerto Cabello

Three people died in a bombardment near Puerto Cabello, including a resident of San Esteban and two of his servants. The event was reported from Lagnayra on the first of the month, with confirmation received today.

Lagnayra Geen San Esteban Puerto Cabello

General Call for Castro Resignation in Uruguay

In Uruguay on December 15 a broad faction among the educated classes urged President Castro to resign. If he steps down President Ayala would assume the presidency. Venezuela continues to hope for Uncle Sam to intervene on its behalf.

Luguayra Castro Ayala Venezuela Uncle San

British and German Claims to Venezuela Seek Arbitration

In London on December 1 Lord Lansdowne announced in the House of Lords that a proposal from the American Government asks that the claims of British and German subjects against Venezuela be submitted to arbitration.

London House of Lords Lord Lansdowne Venezuela

Viscount Cranborne Denies British Involvement in Venezuelan Warship Loss

London reports Viscount Cranborne, foreign secretary aide, making a statement in the House about the sinking of captured Venezuelan warships. He denied British responsibility for the damage and asserted no involvement by the British admiralty in the incident.

London Viscount Cranborne

Miners’ Side About Ended Before Strike Commission

In Keranton Pennsylvania the miners’ aide of the anthracite strike will be fully told to the Strike Commission with over 125 witnesses having testified or prepared to testify. Clarence Darrow, counsel for the United Mine Workers, says most points by witnesses have been produced in interviews.

Keranton Deo Ron Traversy Clarence Darrow United Ming Workers

Panama Canal treaty may grant long lease to US

Washington December 15 The Panama Canal treaty with Colombia may be signed this week and could provide for a 100 year lease with the United States holding sole right to renew The interpretation if perpetual control over Colombia was softened to a long lease pleasing consulted senators

Washington Colombia United States Columbias

Church Assault injures none as desperadoes wreck Bethel

Sunday service at Bethel church in Glade district disrupted by a night attack. Desperadoes shattered windows with stones, fired revolver shots, then damaged interior before fleeing. Motive unclear though hostility toward Pastor Chenoweth is suspected by some.

Bertington Mr. Chenoweth Bethel Church Glade Edifee Ehmrel

Sheep Claims and Dog Attacks Rise in County

Since early settlement farmers have faced sheep killings by dogs, with the county paying damages. The quarterly sheep claims show a drop in losses, suggesting dogs are being controlled, sheep watched closely, and owners taking precautions across the county.

House Burns In Franklin Street Fire

A defective chimney caused a blaze that nearly destroyed Me W. Shell’s 12 room house at Franklin Street Saturday night around midnight. Shell, returning from the Kirkwood club, discovered the fire and tried to escape but the flames cut off all exits. Firemen extinguished the blaze. the loss is estimated at 4000 dollars amid ongoing repairs to the dwelling.

Franklin St Kont Shell Kirkweod Winain

Baltimore and Ohio Rail Officials Plan Wage Increases

Baltimore and Ohio officials met to set a schedule of incremental wage raises for employees with potential increases ranging from none to 40 percent. The company reported a $75,000 salary list gain in the past year and $5,484,320.09 spent on reconstruction. Excavation work between Warrenville and Chicago, and grade adjustments on the east bound line, were noted along with heavy spend on the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling line for Medina and Pigeon Key cut-offs.

Baltimore & Ohio Baltimore Herons Warwlel Cmengo Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Medina Pigeon Kyu

Buffalo Bishop Nomination Chooses Quigley for Chicago See

Rome Dec 15 The College of Cardinals nominated Bishop Janes K Quigley of Buffalo as archbishop of Chicago amid strong interest and a lively contest surrounding the selection. The decision reflects widespread attention in church circles.

Rome College of Trapaganda Toy Janes K. Quigley Buffalo Chicago

Ashland’s Steel Range Plant Bonus Tied to Camp Gift

Mr H B Camp of Akron has subscribed 1000 dollars toward purchasing Ashland lots for a steel range plant promoted by Frank Wharton formerly of Cleveland. Ashland will pay a 3000 dollar bonus for the venture. Camp has already contributed 1000 dollars as a bonus for the new rubber company Ashland is forming, in which he is heavily interested.

H. B. Camp Akron Ashland Frank Wharton Horn Steet Range Works Cleveland Camp Bar Rubber c

Akron Man Dies of Stomach Cancer at City Hospital

W. A. Fellenbaum, 62, of Akron, died Sunday at City Hospital after a five month illness from stomach cancer. He had lived in Akron 40 years and was employed as a janitor at the Parking school. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

W. A. Fellenbaum City Hospital Me. Mellenbaum Akron

Young Woman Dies at Home of Nervous Prostration

Miss Ginve M. Relfsnider daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed G Retenider of 548 El Prospect Street Cleveland died at her home Monday morning from nervous prostration. Services will be held from her late residence Tuesday afternoon and the remains will be brought to Akron Wednesday morning for viewing by friends.

Ginve M. Relfsnider Mo and Mos

Charity Concert Well Attended at Cirgidoper House

Sunday afternoon a well filled house attended the third charity concert at the Cirgidoper house presented by the Great Western band. Prof. W. A. Putt baritone, Mr. Leader Weles violinist, and Mr. Gustave Bonntedt were featured. Encores indicated the music met broad approval.

Great Western Band W. A. Putt Leader Weles Gustave Bonntedt Wmusic

Horses Stolen Near Akron and Greentown Incident

Police investigate the theft of horses and a saddle from a location south of New Berlin and near the Canton Akron electric railway line. The team disappeared after being moved toward Akron, with reports of a second horse taken from Roman near Greentown. Authorities doubt whether the animals were moved to the rail yard or elsewhere.

Meldalenin Matetle Fon New Berlin Barnes Canton Akron Wasseer Polit Iivae Mt. Pfoeine Akron Akrol Briek Greentown

Man Dies in Quicksand Near Holum Mina

In New Orleans, Geo Kilrain perished after sinking in quicksand near Holum Mina. He struggled for two days before death. Locals heard his pleas but did not help, fearing the danger, and the magistrate declined to intervene, citing no legal provision.

New Orleans Holum Mina Geo Klrain Kilrain

Re-trial in Columbus for Steele and Miller on conspiracy charges

The re-trial of Attorney Thomas E. Steele and Mrs. Anna Miller began in Columbus today. They face charges of conspiring to use the male for unomieal purposes and to extort mercy from a prominent man who had been intimate with Mrs. Miller. The jury from last week’s trial was discharged.

Columbus Thomas BE. Steele Anna Miller Biel

False Lover Promised Groom Dies of a Broken Heart

Eighteen year old Towsle Mindi of Pigeon Creek died after taking carbolic acid when Doak refused to marry her on their planned wedding day. He had promised marriage earlier, and the couple planned to wed in spring. The tragedy followed a broken engagement and news of the death reached Doak. Funeral details for Mrs Mary Zittle are listed for Mt. Valley, Duoxday.

Washinton Mindi Amel Sted Doak Hallam Ble Hoetel Rat Doak Mary Zittle Mivillow State Hospital Mra Mo Ht Ziegler Novik Valley Duoxday Mt. Peave Cemetery

Akron venture reports rich strike in gold vein

A local Akron project claims a new gold vein discovery in a mining venture named AF Alani. Investors from Akron hold about 18 000 shares. Reported ore yields suggest potential profits up to 5000 per ton amid ongoing disputes over valuation and feasibility.

Akron Alani Smeevice Stevert

Long Marriage Trouble Ends With Missing Wife

Mrs Elliott, formerly Millett of Newcomerstown, sues for divorce amid claims of abuse and abandonment. After reunions and relocations to Maseillon and Khernin, Elliott faced alleged infanity and threats, later reportedly disappearing near Philadelphia. Relatives in Akron and Wadsworth fear for her safety as inquiries continue.

Ribort Akron Philtelphia Verlaine Mra Bimett Newcomerstown Sherman Willott Mra. Biliott Sumit County Comet of Common Chas. A. Calhoun Wadsworth Elliott John F. Halderman New Molindel Pila New Philadelpha

Robbery Report Near Booth Bowry Patrol

Mr M. Hotel of Holloway Street reported a Saturday mugging on a path near Booth Bowry. Two men assaulted him. one restrained him while the other took $6 from his pockets. Police are investigating the case.

Rubber prices surge amid market scarcity advance

The price of crude rubber has advanced considerably during the last weeks due to market scarcity. Price per ton has risen to six and is increasing steadily, marking the highest level not seen in a long time.

Man Plea Entered After Intoxication Incident

John Zick pleaded guilty to intoxication after a Monday morning incident despite his claim of a fall on the tee. Michael Gallagher of Youngstown also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined two dollars in the same proceedings.

John Zick Zick Michael Gallagter Youngstown

Wilhelm Seeks Reelection As Pest Ward Councilman

Wilhelm of the Pest ward announces intent to run again for council seat. He plans to seek reelection next spring, promoting his record and aims to continue serving his ward.

T Wilheln Pest Lion Hth

Office Takes February Ninth Despite Unclear Wording

Fragmentary text suggests a formal office transition dated February 9 with names like Mir William Bi and Parden. mentions a probate judge and potential changes. The readable portions imply official changes to the office, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.

Powers Fined Twice for Fare Evasion in Canton-Atron Case

John Powers of Springfield township faced Poller court after allegedly confronting conductor Charles W. Spiegel on a Canton-Atron line train. He reportedly dodged a fare, entered the smoking compartment, and attacked Spiegel when charged again. Powers pleaded guilty to avoid a second police court arrest and was fined plus costs.

John Powers Springfeld Corte Pollercourt Charles W. Spiegel Canton-Atron Lew Powertandpoint Powers Spiegel Northfield Lim Wuh Powers Hite Sunny Broweht Doyle Mawtir Hin Wegal

Fatal Fire in a Tenement in New York

A deadly tenement fire in New York left Mrs. Mary Bond, 32, and her children Raymond Bond, seven, and Helen Bond, two, dead. The mother and another child were severely injured while a child named Aweing burned. a runn severely injured and burned. Firefighters battled the blaze at Great 12th Street and Finerave early this morning, attempting to save the family.

New York

Guilbert Aims for a Third Term in State Race

Columibux dispatch reports Ton WDaller Auditor of State has sidelined himself as a candidate for a third term. He seeks support from Senators Hanna and Poraker and predicts General Dick will run for governor.

Columibux Ton Wdaller Hanna Poraker

Lake Shore Electric Railway Plans Double Track Route

The Lake Shore Electric Railway宣布 intends to build a double track west toward Vermilion and on to Sandusky to handle heavy summer car traffic between Cleveland and Vermilion, signaling expansion to meet rising commuter demand.

Lake Shore Electric Railway Cleveland Vermilion Sandusky Vermlion

False Alarm Report From Main and Filer Streets

A false alarm was reported Monday morning at 4.90 from the corner of Main and Filer streets Nu. 1 responded but no hazards or injuries were found.

Ansion Main and Filer Sts Nu Diacoree

Damages in cases of Glen Wade and Rhoda Davidson

A riot aftermath reports damages sought for two deaths and injuries. Glen Wade, 12, and Rhoda Davidson, 4, were victims in a disturbance near North Ab Len Mt. The city and county argue liability for damages and court actions pursue compensation for lives and property. Witnesses have been subpoenaed and petitions will be filed soon.

Glen Wade Rhoda Davidson Otte Conall Gilet Wate Ees Metantip Killet Avid Rhote Dae Vileon Mrang Mee J. M. Davidsen North Ab Len Mt Soom

Allowing Water to Run to Prevent Frozen Pipes

Akron Water Works Co reports about 2,000,000 gallons more water consumed this winter than usual. The extra usage comes from consumers allowing taps to run and prevent pipes from freezing, ensuring water supply remains safe and not exhausted.

Akron Water Works Co

First 1 Cent Stamp Issued For Akron Post Office

New stamps include a 1 cent issue for foreign registered letters. The 1 cent covers registration and postage, part of a new issue received for limited distribution. Remaining stamps in the issue will be held for later release.

Akron

Railroad Bonds Held by Chicago Firm Under Ashland & Wooster Railway

Federal Trust and Savings Co of Chicago is understood to have taken bonds of the Ashland and Wooster Railway Co. The bonds carry five percent interest, are denominated at 1000 dollars each, and mature in twenty five years.

Federal Trust & Savings Co Chicago Ashland & Wooster Railway Co

Boy Wanders From Salamanca to Mission for Care

Parks' ambulance transferred a ten year old boy named Harry Bender from the Howard Street Mission after he wandered there with pneumonia. He had been staying at the mission for about two weeks following the death of his parents in Salamanca and was taken to the hospital around 1 30 Monday afternoon to receive medical treatment.

Parks Howard St. Mission Harry Bender Salamanca

Banks Move Toward Consolidation in Cleveland Area

The Savings & Trust Co. and the Citzons' Savings & Loan Association of Cleveland began a consolidation push. Reports say the American Exchange and the Park National banks of Cleveland will also merge.

The Savings & Trust Co Citzons' Savings & Loan Association Cleveland American Exchange Park National Banks Qevelaniy

Automobile Show Listing Of Local Exhibitors

One cent concerns presented at the Automobile Show. Notable exhibitors include BLP Goede Wear Thee & Rubber Go Tubber & The Go and the dubber Co. Coren, New Witin Tan 17, are among the follow entities.

Eneron Dubber Co

Barberton Officials Propose Saloon Regulation Ordinance

Municipal leaders discuss a Monday night ordinance to regulate saloons, set salaries for village officers and police, amid debates on pay scales and town services. No action was taken as discussions covered compensation and enforcement while encroachment and road safety topics were touched.

Jon Lee Sear Marshall Torr Board of Public Service Coy Daylor Cinance Ma ‘Ut McGoy

Ore Wells Evville Kentucky Nightly Eruption Damages Wells

Eight Goers and Airey dry Longs were a completion in the Knox area this past week. The best r the Payne and Berry gushers. Ore was caught during eruptions and burned, destroying the rig. The Brandt cow has been quoted at a certain price and is expected to rise to 1.20 when the line is completed in February. About one thousand bow ut work on tt.

Eville Knox

Coal Fleet Wrecked on the Oko River in Ohio

On December 16, in the morning near the Oko river, a coal fleet owned by The Etat net, Western from imoog was driven apart by a wreck. Dozens of barges were adrift, with about 6,000 feet aground and many damaged. The Cincinnati and Southern line reported the incident.

Oko Th Etat

Incomplete report on International Harvester stock deal

Unclear notes recount a completed ration involving International Harvester partners Perkins and Mor on in Chicago. The memo hints at alarm over money market conditions and comments on statements by sources, with references to June, millimeas, and related figures, but the text is fragmented.

T He International Harjo Perkins J. PL Chicago Sendeer

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