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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1902

Page

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Bold German moves strain Monroe Doctrine test

New York dispatch notes German and Dutch actions amid Venezuela tensions. The Pring Willem III arrives from Venezuela and Haiti ports with little damage found after Porto Cabello firing. In Haiti Nord inaugurated amid cheers. Von Tovalawskii denounces the Monroe Doctrine, hinting Germany exploits the Venezuela crisis and signaling US military concern.

New York Pring Williem Venezuela Mayti Porto Cabello Lagonyra Puerto Cabello Port An-Prince Hayti General Nord

Salaries Committee Hears City Officials’ Pay Questions

The Connell Salaries Committee plans another meeting tonight to discuss pay for new city officials. Members expect a lengthy process with no report likely soon, possibly delaying salaries until early March. They seek solicitor opinions on fees under the new code and how a resident solicitor might be used, aiming for better information before any decision.

Connell Obsirmay B. F. Manderbach Coumittee

Bequest of 20 Manx Cats By Actress Imogene Tracy

New York December 30 Imogene Tracy a once famous actress died after a fall while freeing her 20 Manx cats. In her will she left the pets to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals requesting they be chloroformed and buried with her. Since she will be buried in a Catholic cemetery the cats will not be buried with her.

New York Imogene Tracy The Rociety For

Spring campaign gears up for city races next week

Awaiting formal declarations several candidates for the Board of Public Service and City Solicitor race prepare to announce as trains move toward campaign action. Maternity candidates and other hopefuls line up for the roles, with discussions on changes to leadership and auditing posts.

Board of Public Service Connon

Seven Assessors to be elected with many aspirants

Walkren attached to these offices will draw a large pool of candidates. Seven Assessors are to be elected and several worthwhile appointments are likely. Campaign activity is quiet now but expected to begin next week.

Walkren

Anarchist Pulgar Confessed Motive for Killing King Alfonso

Alfonso Madrid reports that anarchist Angel Pulgar, arrested in Oviedo on December 8, confessed intent to murder King Alfonso. Pulgar is handed to Lucin Dulgar, head of the Venezuelan confederation state, and will be expelled from the country by police action.

Madrid Angel Pulgar Oviedo Alfonso Senor Vallanco Dulgar Luclin Pulgar

Explosion wrecks Delaware home on December 30

An explosion tore through the home of Win Kureley in Delaware on December 30. Gas had leaked from an unpiped line and traveled along the water main into the area where lamps were lit, causing a blast that severely injured Mika Kureley and her mother but not fatally.

Delaware Win Kureley Mika Kureley

Fight Said to Be On to Get CL and W Jt4

A report claims Baltimore and Ohio challenges Cleveland Lorin Wheeling control of the Jitter road. The Baltimore and Ohio seeks influence to secure stock ownership, while the B and C avoids improvements on the line unless it holds a majority stake.

Jt4 Baltimore Fe Obio Cleveland, Lorin & Wheeling Baltimore & Ohio Ts & W

Despondent Miner Takes Carbolic Acid Suicide

Hazelton Ba Dee, a striker evicted six weeks ago by Coxe Brothers & Co., drank carbolic acid last night. He suffered from miners' lethargy and despair over unemployment, believed to have driven him to the act.

Hazelton Dee Benjamin Philips Coxe Bro. & Co

Barrer Faces Delayed Grand Jury Delve in Quiet Meditative State

Reports indicate John J. Barber shows marked improvement after a period of isolation and meditation while awaiting grand jury action. His mind reportedly stabilizes toward normal, with family transfers noted and few visitors admitted amid an increasingly quiet scene at the county facility.

John J. Barber

Saloon Fight Trial Begins for Millmacher in Police Court

The trial of W. Millmacher for assault and battery dominated Tuesday in Police Court. A second charge alleging keeping a disorderly house rests, with Millmacher alleged to ran a North Howard saloon. Twenty four witnesses were summoned, and W Tidion connected to the Plumacher case was discharged. The incident reportedly occurred December 20.

W. Millmacher Millmacher Mloon North Howard W. Tidion Eas

Standard Oil announces general employees pension plan

New York December 30 The Standard Oil Co announces a broad pension plan for workers aged 64 after 20 years of service. Employees will retire on half pay for one year before receiving a regular pension equal to one quarter of the salary earned at retirement.

New York Standard Oi Co

Old-Fashioned Methodism Meets Modern Chicago Ministers

In Chicago on Monday the Methodist ministry meeting heard laughter and disruption as old hymn traditions clashed with modern Methodism. Rev. C M Cobern condemned the old system, praised reform, and argued against rigid pew separations and ornate ritual shaping worship today.

Chicago Kylocopal Miniatere C. M. Cohern Cobern Ald Trimes

Akron position eyed for American Rubber Co plant

Akron is touted as a likely site for the American Rubber Co enterprise after a tour by the general manager and local businessmen. The plan includes crude rubber from Bolivian forests and a major rubber band manufacturing operation. Local interest is high and firm location details are pending a final decision.

Akron Ameren Rubber Co Lie Aumerican Co Bolivia

New Rogers Locomotives For Burlington Missouri River Line

Two large new locomotives of the Rogers make were delivered to Akron and sent over the Erie road, intended for the Burlington and Missouri River railroad.

Rogers Akron Erie Road Burlington & Missouri River Railroad

Knights Teorploe Visit Children's Home on New Year’s

In keeping with their customary practice the Knights Teorploe will visit the Children’s Home on New Year’s Day and present a tender wound to the institution.

Knights Teorploe Tender Wonwald

Vanderbilt Will Race In Automobile Events

A garbled report notes Vanderbilt plans to race in automobile events in Prague. Names and details are unclear but reference a New York context and possible entries by individuals connected to the auto competitions.

Three Men Cleared In Suspicious Person Case

Richard Pack Willem Oakes and Charles Jonnvon were brought to the live court Tuesday morning on a charge of Delhi MipleoUSpense. Willem McAllieter testified they wandered on North Howard at Monday night. The men claimed Navarre employment. They pleaded not guilty and were discharged after trial.

Richard Pack Willem Oakes Charles Jonnvon Delhi Willem McAllieter North Howard Navarre

Mystery over Edna McClellan Life Contract in New York

In a striking case in New York on December 30, Edna Weller McClellan, singer, sues Charles Broadway Rouse high wealth magnate, alleging a life payment contract of four dollars weekly. Lawyers call the origin of the agreement a mystery and refuse to explain.

New York Charles Broadwiy Rouseh Talllionaire Edna Weller McClellan

Farmers Use Bobsleds In Akron Amid Snowy Wintry Markets

Farmers haul grain to mills and markets in Akron as deep snow coats streets. Sleighing is excellent, and many residents take to the roads for trips amid a sharp cold snap. The scene reflects an unusual winter for the area with packed snow boosting local activity and humor around the season.

Akron Mole Thomsay Wittersport

Indian Art Exhibition Opens at Durbar Event

Viceroy Durzon opened the Indian art exhibition feature of Durbar at the Velock this morning. Organized by Dr Watt, it showcases a priceless loan collection. Duke and Duchess of Consnaught attended representing King Edward, among a brilliant assembly of native princes and the public.

Durzon Durtor de. Watt Consnaught Eaward Durbar

Brownless Sent to Hospital After Police Pickup

Frick Brownless was picked up by the police Saturday morning and held at the County Jail. He was sent to St. Alesis Hospital in Crovemad for treatment where doctors found a paralyzed right arm and a prior epileptic condition. he had been wandering the streets when found.

Frick Brownless Lis St. Alesis Hospital Crovemad Lin Rebt

Local inventors receive patents on golf tee and vulcanized rules

Mp Laverence M Seleer of this city obtained a patent for an improved golf tee. Me A J White of Akron was granted a patent for an improvement on rules for vulcanicons.

Mp. Laverence M. Seleer Hida Ani Me A. J White Akron

Plea For Coal To Aid Poor Department Appeal

Officials urge public donations to buy coal for those in need as fuel supplies are nearly exhausted. The appeal notes several families require fuel urgently and coal is in short supply.

In the Hands of His Friends Governor Nomination Stance

General Dick declines to commit himself to a gubernatorial candidacy. He says the movement was started by his friends and that the issue should be settled at the convention. He emphasizes it is not a matter of personal ambition and expresses appreciation for the compliment.

Dito Tit Himmel The Democrat Today Cleveland Ohio Tam

Market House Plans By Connell Committee

The Connell special committee in charge of the new market house will meet next Saturday to select a site and plan for future expansion. Councilman A F Koons says the project must be built with a future view and Akron may eventually have two to four market houses with a central market and branches in East West or South Akron.

Market House Committee A. F. Koons Akron

Unparalleled Record In Police Court This Week

A police court period shows no arrests during New Year preparations with no intoxication charges on Saturday or Monday. For three weeks prior, at least one prisoner faced such a charge, marking an unusual shift discussed at police headquarters.

Memorial Tablet Plan Withdrawn by Grace Baptist Temple

In Milladelphia on December 80 the proposal to erect a memorial tablet for Winnie Davis daughter of the Confederacy at Grace Baptist Temple was withdrawn by a massed voting congregation. Southern women who originated the fundraising, sensing opposition, notified Sunday that they would withdraw their application. The tablet fund had been contributed but faced northern opposition.

Milladelphia Winnie Davis Grace Baptist Temple

Boy Stolen In New England Town Mystery

Raya John Lavinlahek, a wealthy merchant, reports his five year old son missing after Christmas Eve. Police hunt widely as locals doubt the family wealth and fear a large demand may be forced by the kidnapper. The father insists the boy’s disappearance is real and seeks answers amid panic.

Mase Dee Raya John Lavinlahek Statter

Summons for George Smith Death Notice and Funeral Plans

Mr. George Smith aged 80 died Monday afternoon at 245 East Market Street. Survived by wife and four children: Mrs. Wii Harpham 1002 East Exchange St. Geo H Smith Kokomo Tad. Captain M Smith engine house No 3. Myron A Smith Brooklyn NY. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 from the house with services by Rev J G Smith. Born in Herfordshire England, came to the U S as a boy, lived in Suntith county then Middlebury 32 years. He helped build the Ohio Canal and survived its early construction days.

George Smith East Market St Wii Harpham East Exchange St Geo. H. Smith Kokomo Tad M. Smith Engine House No. 3 Myron A. Smith Brooklyn N.Y Reo J. G. Smith Race M. B. Church Mr. Smith Herfordabina Eng Te Hos Sun Init County Middlebury Boston Township

Weather Note Calls for Fair, Cooler Tonight

The forecast shows fair and colder conditions tonight with a warmer, fair day anticipated Wednesday in the western portion.

West Portion

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