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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
2
Robert J Warner sues Royal Neighbor of Armor ion to recover a $1000 life policy benefit for Ida Warner of Togo Heights. The suit contends the certificate was issued and paid but remains unsettled while Warner claims the policy remains in good standing and unpaid.
Disjointed notes report a general price increase across perishable goods with chickens and eggs cited as rising. Grocers warn that the trend will lift costs on dairy fruits and other staples as weather and supply influence availability.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and places in a garbled way. It mentions Monel Hee and Veule ty Tey along with Dia Cartoa and references to a more wide pulley or abdlente. The text is unclear but hints at a meeting or event with a lender and meter suggestions.
Members of Akron Connell Knights of Columbus intend to attend the installation ceremony of a new cathedral order at Glenville. The party plans to depart Akron on the GO line with expected travel arrangements.
The Cimativational Convention of New Hampshite narrowly approves a suffrage amendment by a 145 to 12 vote, marking a decisive move toward extending voting rights to women within the state.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Gomer W. Willing and Tonnie M. StI with references to a groom, Burgess, Pordy, Millersburg, and telegraph separator. Context unclear but centers on a marriage related occupation and a telegraph detail. entities include Gomer Willing, Tonnie StI, Millersburg, Burgess.
A Gran Thursday through Wednesday engagement features When the Hell Toll presented in modern melody with lively stage effects. The production centers on a Swiss setting and a daring rescue by a dog named Heger, amid dramatic acts and comic interludes, delivering strong audience appeal despite uneven pacing.
Fragmentary OCR text notes secret citations and prosecutions with few details. It references Celina and a commission’s opinion, mentions a dead lottery and missing or unclear defendants, with only partial recognitions of events and outcomes.
In Palle Court on Wednesday Otto Winthrope faced evidence in a rule against him for a theft at Kester's restaurant at the corner of Howard and Market. A box of gore found atop a freight car was introduced as part of the case. The prosecution argued Winthrope took $14 and pried open a door. Winthrope claimed the money was spent on a nearrmy errand and the door was already ajar when he returned. The court found the testimony inconclusive and discharged Winthrope as not guilty, citing reasonable doubt.
In Terre Haute on December 17 Ind Indians and coal operators informed dealers that shipments would bend or be delayed. Operators explained limited capacity and ongoing issues. The report notes Cheyenne and Capone appear in the text amid scattered details and unclear outcomes.
Flooding causes severe damage across multiple estates, with widespread disruption and emergency responses underway. Authorities assess structural integrity and outline evacuation needs as communities brace for continued rainfall and potential further losses.
An odd Christmas offer from A B Smith's invites Akron residents to wave their pianos for free, promising no cost to participate. The ad hints at selling plates and planning sales after January 1, 1903, urging readers to act soon for best results.
Five year old Morlon Green, operated on by Prof Lorenz last Friday in Philadelphia, developed convulsions and remained in dangerous condition. The child suffered congenital malformation of both lips and anxiety grew as the operation, performed under heavy ether, faced complications. Parents were distressed as reports of forced procedures surfaced the following day.
Tuesday night a man calling himself Kellmer telephoned the police about an attempted break into a South Bowery house near the Doll saloon at Thornton and Trver streets. Officers waited at the door. the suspected intruder, intoxicated, was found at the wrong entrance.
Fragmented notes list individuals and destinations including Gebres County Surveyor J Medina Frank Weary in Cleveland Mendy Ory Clerk Chan 11 in Pittsburg Diahiess C W Wolf South Mainet Watt Chicago Hert Hower 120 Ash leaves for Detroit business J Crouch westbound on business Geo A Heine 206 North Valley st heading to Chicago for the Western Reserve University and arts programs.
Frankfort Kentucky reports that Dee Shin Howard has been granted a new trial in the Goebel assassination conspiracy case. The latest ruling extends legal proceedings as Howard faces a third attempt at acquittal, with the court detailing the reasons for the retrial.
A fragment notes a son visiting at home during holidays, Mr. B A Setherling departing Tuesday on a business trip, and a trip to California before returning. Another line references Mr. Cera Smith after residing for an unspecified period.
Multiple properties for sale including 8 room houses and 2 woven land at Stow Corners and Fountain street with prices from 1100 to 8435. Also requests for property exchanges and a call for help wanted a good girl or woman for general housework at 24 Carroll Street.
After twenty years in Cuywhoga Falls Miss Laura N Heinz plans relocation to Virginia. The Villa Angela academy attendee will spend holidays at her home, 225 North Valley Road, near Cleveland.
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