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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
6
Akron athletic clubs show dim prospects with only Taft Akron and West Koda hive members remaining. Dwindling dues and revenue threaten leagues, while public interest fades. Officials predict continued decline unless major support returns as teams struggle to field schedules.
In a crowded session the region re elected key officials including President Hy A and Will Cheb second vice president. Chas Carries is named secretary with Moores and Everett in top roles as the group discusses planned corporate actions and potential extensions to Mogadore amid ongoing shareholding issues.
The report mentions Voklog Dee and a wartime readiness theme with references to war gear and defensive posture. A later note hints at Bettie and Troy Fab Slang but details remain unclear. The fragmentary text suggests a political or military motif without concrete events or dates.
Police arrested two men in New York last night on charges connected to a large forgery scheme. Investigators tied the pair to counterfeit stock and a wider network, with multiple seized instruments and ledgers. The secretary of the district attorney’s office said the investigation remains ongoing and more arrests are expected.
An American gem collector paid 3000 for a pearl found by Miyano Topp, a Japanese artisan. The pearl, described as over half white and pure, stunned buy offers and was ultimately refused by a Japanese exhibitor who pledged to hide it within the castle walls, selling later for about half the Americans’ bid.
Chicago health department announces a cautious plan to halt the typhoid threat by adjusting water treatment and adding lemon juice to destroy bacteria. The announcement cites careful experiments and dates, naming Asa Berguson of Louisville as involved in the partial action.
Erie announces upcoming stations and service expansions including Warren and Youngstown as part of a broader line upgrade. The article notes aging infrastructure and weather wear, with hopes for improvements along smaller towns and nearby routes in the region.
Notices indicate a 10 cent per ton advance in coal rates. The Ohio Chicago trade area sees prices rise from 1.40 to 1.00 per ton with April 2 as the expected implementation date. Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio coal trade groups will meet in Pittsburgh to set next season’s prices from Pittsburgh to the Lakes.
Assisted by their families and the Akron Liedertafel the Akron Turners held a Christmas celebration at Turner hall Sunday night. The hall was crowded with all in a mood to enjoy. Exhibitions of acrobatics by society members, music by the Liedertafel singers and Lantz orchestra, refreshments, and dancing closed the evening.
John H Barber and his daughters visited the County Jail on Saturday for a long talk about the enormity of his crime. After the discussion he deeded his property to his children. The deed was signed in the County Fall and filed Saturday.
A garbled OCR lists numerous engine houses, works, streets, and company names such as Central Engine House, Backeye Works, Diamond Rubber Works, Main and Market, Akron Rubber Works, and others. The fragment notes addresses or cross streets like Market, Bowery, Prospect, Broadway, Exchange, and several numbered locations, indicating an old city directory style of fire houses and industrial sites with multiple firm names. The content is a dense, error-ridden catalog of facilities and streets lacking coherent narrative or date.
James Melody, a demented man brought from Hudson days ago and held at the county jail, was sent to the County Infirmary Monday morning. Relatives living in Wyandotte, Mich, will be asked to send for him.
All are prepared for the Akronians event at Silver Lake park. Eight hundred sixty voices join the orchestra as the house darkens at 8 tonight and 2:14 tomorrow afternoon for the Silver Lake scene. Curtain rises at 8:15 and 2:15 with audience to be seated by then.
Special correspondence from Summit reports the Reformed Sunday school elected officers. Weather records say sleighing is rough but expected to improve after fresh snow. Pupils enjoyed a Christian treat at the meeting as plans for the new term proceed.
The article lists current officers as superintendent William Krumroy assistant superintendent Norman Foust organist Mrs Hutte Harris chorister Mrs Mary Foust secretary and treasurer yet to be chosen.
Property transfers list numerous Barbertown and Wooster area deeds including 670 acres in Noriantham, various lots on Howard, Maple, Crosby and Mulberry streets, with prices ranging from 1250 to 4200 dollars. Named parties include Frank J. Hall, Justus B. Pardes, Archie Markle, Eliza Tinehin, Margret Kolb, Mathew Moloney, Jacob Miller, Ella Hoguelet, Laura Alden, Margie Smith, Catherine McNewl, F. J. Youn, and Tixale Heller, among others.
John Gaine arraigned before Mayor Buella on a charge by his wife. He was fined 10 and sentenced to 10 days in the House. Arrest followed a Monday complaint by his wife who said he frequently came home intoxicated and drove her out.
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