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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1902

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Venezuelan coast blockade and naval dispatches según

A Venezuelan coast blockade to take effect today was announced. In Washington Admiral Denny reported from San Juan that Lieut. Marbury Johnstone on the Albany was sent to La Guayra to visit Minister Bowen at Caracas. The Albany was used because the torpedo destroyers were not available for war.

Washington Denny San Juan Marbury Johnstone Albany LaGuayra Navy Department Bowen Caracas

Honor for the President in Arbitration Offer

Washington reports the State department received a request from Alles urging President Roosevelt to arbitrate the Venezuela dispute. Roosevelt favors Hague tribunal rejection and hints at conditional acceptance, while noting he may act as arbitrator if needed. The department relayed the president's stance to the powers today.

Washington State Department Alles Roosevelt Venezuela Roosevelt de Aires Hague

Navy coal supply steady from Norfolk to Culebra

Norfolk dispatches report Dewey's fleet drawing coal from a regular Norfolk Culebra collier service with ships leaving twice weekly. No government seizure of coal is currently necessary as cargo continues to move and ships head to the Caribbean, pending naval contracts.

Norfolk Dewey Culebra Caribbean

Jury fails to agree in suit over Akron riot death

The jury deliberating the County Commissioners lawsuit seeking $5,000 for Glen Wade’s death during the Akron riot failed to reach an agreement by Friday afternoon and was discharged by Judge Hayden after about 24 hours of deliberation. Judge Snyder later inquired if any juror agreed, but none did.

Glen Wade Akron Hayden Snydon

Public school teachers take city examination at High School

About 85 teachers of the city public schools took the examination Saturday at the High School building. Nearly all of the applicants were present and participating in the test.

Saturn

Johnson Club Plans Event With Mayor Johnson Visit

A newly formed Johnson Club elected Stephen S. Steinsmetz as president and Chas W. Dickerson as vice president with Paul Bork as secretary and Mead Chamberlain as treasurer. The executive committee includes Attorney A C Holloway. The club aims to extend civic policy and arrange for Mayor Johnson to speak mid January.

Tom J. Johnson Clevelanl Shotte Stephen Steins Chas W. Dickerson Paul Bork Mead Chamberlain A. C. Holloway Johnson

Last Session Held at Scranton

The Anthracite Strike Commission met in Scranton on December 20 for what may be its last session there. The hearing lasted about three hours before adjourning to Philadelphia on January 3. The Lehigh Valley Coal Co wage and hour statement was first presented. John H. Otto, a Delaware and Hudson ballast worker, testified he was boycotted by local merchants after a union committee warned them he was on the unfair list and not to sell to him.

Scranton Thin City Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Cowl Co John H. Otto Delaware & Hudson Co Arebald Otto

Badly Hurt Pastor Harpster Injured in Fall

Rev. W. S. Harpster, pastor of the United Evangelical church, is confined to bed after a fall from a ulk stairs this week. He sprained his back badly and will remain bedbound for seven days, missing Sunday services with arrangements made for Rev. Mr. Sar to preach in the morning and Siding Wider Rice in the evening.

W. S. Harpster United Evangelical Church Mr. Sar

Funeral for Mrs Julia Dent Grant Held in Washington

The funeral of Mrs Julia Dent Grant was held with a private family service at her home on Q Street followed by a public ceremony at the Metropolitan Club. Attendees included the President, cabinet members, diplomats, and military officers in full uniform. Her remains will rest beside President Ulysses S Grant in Grant Tomb, Riverside Drive, New York City.

Washington Julia Dent Grant Q At Metropolitan

Wadsworth Company Wins 7000 Verdict In Medina Case

Medina county Probate court jurors returned a verdict Friday night in favor of the Wadsworth company against the Erie Railway company. The ruling orders payment of 7000 for property condemnation, following a three day trial. Grant & Sieber and Tibball & Frank, with Talcott of Cleveland, represented the Balt company in the lengthy proceeding.

Medina County Wadsworth Company Erie Railway Company Railroad Company of Salt Company Balt Company Grant & Sieber Tibball & Frank Talcott Cleveland Rally May Company

Mill Street viaduct plans near final adoption this spring

City officials report near completion of Mill Street viaduct plans and anticipate railroad company input soon after a holiday meeting. Construction may begin early next spring under new legislation, with railroad shares totaling 12 500 and city plus SN C PR funding of 8 250. East Exchange Street viaduct work is three months behind.

Notles Mill St Mill St. Viaduet City SN. C. PR East Exchange St. Viedset Millat

Arrests Made In Akron Area Suspect Robbery Pair

Policeman Murray aided by officers detained H J Beery and A A Harris alias A A Jackson on a tip that one matched a Ravenna crime description. Ravenna authorities later released Harris. Beery faced extortion charges while the others were involved in a separate investigation as Uncle Joe Kendall surveyed poverty conditions and Christmas aid plans in Akron with 71 baskets slated for distribution.

Murray Mcor Doerler H. J. Beery A. A. Harris A. A. Jackson Ravenna Booey Dee. A Harris Crow House Uncle Joe" Kendall Akron Cty Maely Dow

Special City Council Meeting on Payroll Passes

A called special meeting of the City Council convened to approve payroll payments for city employees during the holidays. The session was chaired by Connie Manderbuet and Martin mit Schetl with a focus on timely money disbursement.

Connieien Manderbuet Martin Mit Schetl

Floating Vessel Report From Copenhagen Harbor

A damaged report notes a vessel named in Copenhagen on Tuesday, with unclear details about its condition. It mentions limited damage and ongoing concerns, referencing Denmark and Germany amid uncertain circumstances.

Copenhagen Dee

Dedication service for church and new building details

A Sunday dedication will feature Rev. Wykert and others as the new church building, costing 118,000, is shown in elaborate detail. Plans include a grand interior with stained glass, a large front window, electric lighting, and a chapel, with services and speeches by church and university figures.

Buoday Joa Woolland Methodiat Eylscopal Ehnreh Worshin Tev Uhattor W. Smith Pitsturw Cheietian Advocate Permon Relem Kite Prantees God Dr. Whittaker Jon. Chas FF Dek Pom. Atterhedt Dor J. Way Fashford Delaware University Rey Tna Amd Ilecorinias Tibet Eulyanen Alt Enttines Lindsay Bequi Alpin Ouil Omega Saul Juciote Aglee

Winter racing season opens at Newport track

Winter racing in Cincinnati opens at Newport track under American turf congress rules. Organized at the Havana house yesterday, the season runs from today through May 30 with a program highlighted by the opening dash.

Cincinnati Wanetion American Turf Congress Hbaou House Newsport Track Han Wan

Death of Mrs. Maria Wall at 69 in Glendale area

Mrs Maria Wall aged 69 mother of Mr H M Hollinger died Friday at the home of her daughter 150 Poringe Path of exhaustion. Funeral services will be held at the residence Monday at 9 30 p m. Interment in Glendale cemetery.

Maria Wall H. M. Hollinger Glendale Cemetery

Doctors New York Summary Amid Tangled Medical Jargon

A garbled report from New York appears to describe medical inquiries and patient observations. The text references fever, dental notes, and a sequence involving a letter and court morning events, but the details are unclear.

New York Peter Helans Tilt Patel

Local Minstrels in Front at Colonial Show

Local Minstrels led by performers Chit Meats Bred Work and Jobo By Sieber prepare a main stage act at the Colonial theater for the new St. Heennit's chitel show. The lineup features favorites like Thicke Wilks Robison and Bath Moss with Work and Slehor drawing fan attention. The event promises a premier talent showcase, with expectations of a strong reception from the audience.

W. Work Jobo Sieber Wetheley Nla Jils Alan St. Heennit Anil Wilks Robison

Officers of 103 Elected at Camp Thenier Miller

The 103rd Camp Thenier Miller AW elected officers for the year. Th AL Walkup was named commander with Pine ening olor commander Whidhobas Jielwe Tosemanmaden and Al bert Huunewrrruepining dames It Thome as officers. The new officers will be installed at the first regulon meeting on Saturday at Mire Mirerar Bebleratt.

Camp Thenier

Robbers Raid Indiana Village Hardware Store And Bank

In Washington Indiana two armed men raided Longcottes village, breaking into a hardware store and taking three shotguns. They forced John and William Patterson to surrender, wounding John in the shoulder, then fled to Monive and Houghton’s private bank, trying to break into the vault before leaving town. Patterson provided a description of a wire frame mask used by one robber.

Washington, Ind Longcotes John Wm. Patterson Patterson Fred Peterson Pattersons Red Monive = & Houghton Dial John Dallenson Ryomer UIT

Fragmented OCR notes on N Y political figure resignation

Fragmentary text mentions New York figures Leavens Tro Shey Ky McDonald and Raplinteliard Long Island city. References a resignation, charges, a public house, and a defense member’s meeting. Reading errors obscure clear facts and names.

New York Tro Shey Diva Ky McDonald Paw Jor East Ave Raplinteliard Long Island Elty Lee Will Howl Ubat

Gas price jump eyed by Alou Gas Co plan

The Alou Gas Co contemplates an advance in artificial gas pricing after maintaining low levels for about a year. The move would raise the price from prior levels and is expected to take effect after year-end, with a further expected increase of about 20 cents.

Alou Gas Co Olio Cas Co

Train wreck injures all on trolley in New Jersey

Seventeen rowaning on Wick Wave near Weehawken ends with a trolley car split and all thirty passengers injured when a coupling failure caused the forward car to crash and overturn. Unknown to the engineer, a train connection failed, throwing one section clear of the tracks and trapping others inside the wrecked car.

New York

Able Men Among the Rural Mail Carrier Applicants

Nearly 100 men from Summit county gathered at the Court House all day Saturday for rural postal carrier examinations. A. F. George, Government agent, directed the tests. Many candidates are former teachers. routes and appointments depend on bid results and contract awards. George will finalize routes and report to Washington. announcements await approval around February 1. Speed Examiner Kennedy, and Special Agents Kepler and Blackman assisted.

Bummit County A. F. George Susamit Muall George Summit County Washington Court House Kennedy Kepler and Blackman Mio

Schools Close Friday for Vacation Then Reopen January Sixth

The school system announces a Friday closure for vacation with classes suspended in every ward building. Students will resume on January 6 after a program of singing and speaking held in each room and the high school building. weather forecast mentions a likely storm tonight.

Twe Ween Hithchool

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