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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
4
In Yorktown coverage the piece blends Cox code debate costs and public salaries with local names. It mentions Gov Naw and state issues, city officials, and a humorous aside about a clerk and a barber's appearance, plus a wartime Germany reference and Mark Twain anecdote.
The Youngstown City Council committee cites 19200 in salaries owed to city officials, while Akron’s committee reports 21100 in monthly pay for city staff. The two panels split on mayoral pay and a recommended total figure. The Akron panel favored higher allocations, while Youngstown’s favored lower sums. overall, differences highlight divergent approaches to municipal compensation.
A garbled historical note recounts ongoing Christian strikes and efforts by various figures including Helpe Cibewit aes and Chriatains. It mentions a Cantonal commitment and mixed calls for action, with references to a Pere and a Galea rome in a crowded, unclear narrative.
A fragmentary report describes a heated exchange about a young man and a daughter, with accusations and confusion. Patrons reference a child’s fate and a street brawl, while officials are notified and claim possible avoidance of further trouble. The text mentions Osborn Ragate and a local commissioner in a vague aftermath.
The text shows a jumble of names, places, and duties across civic and religious themes. It references barbers, Melty, Melin department, and local officers, alongside a philosophical verse about heaven and virtue. The fragmentary prose suggests a local paper page with scattered notices and literary insertions.
A fragmented OCR passage presents a mix of philosophical reflections and literary quotes. It mentions wisdom, God, prudence, courage, and Shakespearean influence, interwoven with uncertain attributions and garbled phrases. The piece reads like a collage of maxims and literary allusions without a clear single narrative.
Inaccurate OCR fragment indicates a summons to a meeting at Buckley Post Hall at one oclock. It mentions a Commander Joroee Limbic and a location 107 Tivnlees place with unclear dates and time.
Executor Charles Baird reports the final account of the Cornell estate. The probate calendar notes a long settlement after claims and litigation. W. Cornell died in June with five executors including J. Wright and T. B. Balet handling about 288.9 million in assets over a decade.
The editor thanks the street railway boys merchants and officials for generous donations aiding the opening of the chit room in late January. The note lists donors and invites further contributions through George I Carry and the club secretary while praising the business community for aiding the Grecian club and downtown improvements.
A large crowd attended the funeral ceremonies for a late father figure with public viewings at Saint Patrick’s church. Officials and clergy from the diocese led Mass and planned further viewings and tributes, with attendance in the hundreds noted by organizers and local police.
Local clergy and aldermen issued resolutions after the death of Father Hannin. Citizens wear buttons bearing his likeness and "in Memoriam" as tributes accrue. A memorial program at the university church parlor tomorrow evening under YPC auspices will feature music and an interesting lineup.
In Woebington on December 17, mineral official Yerkes of the Internal Revenue Service rendered a decision. He ruled that druggists and others who sell soda water drinks or claret soda may be subject to liquor tax if any spirits, wine, or similar beverages are added in any quantity.
A lone Canton National Guard company may fail to prosper as officers report Whetne property stolen from the Canton command. The armory at Akeshitt is in question while Friends of the company deny a dire state. Local church event scheduled and local merchants promote lower prices.
Uniontown sees church services and a cantata planned for Christmas Eve. The town mourns John Brettenstine who died Monday. Mrs. Heckin burned by gas explosion near a lamp. Samuel Mots, former resident, died in Akron. Elis rensatne to be brought for interment. Schools close December 24 to January 6. Local residents visit relatives. improvements society hosts a chicken pie supper to fund street lights.
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