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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1902

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Rogers Murder Trial Features Rosamond Rogers Appearance

Cleveland February 19 The Rogers murder trial featured Rosamond Rogers wife of Verne Rogers testifying after a long absence The couple faced with no exchange of words Rogers declined to speak as the cross examination proceeded The court debated admissibility of letters believed written by Rogers to his wife revealing a troubled marriage and hints about a child The testimony focused on Rogers and the dead girl Margaret Hallen with theater of emotion minimal from the accused as letters were read and witnesses described intoxication and divorce remarks

Cleveland Rogers Verne Rogers Rosemand Rogers Smithville Ohio Hisbani Margaret Hallen Logers Agin Keeler Babcock Hoover Lakeside Hospital Patel Bolthville Rosamond Rogers Con Boyd Hoe Lie Lis Buottom Balwork Tou Tam Margaret Miss Hullenrote Snyders Akron Madge Eannette Hallen Jeannette Forest City

Mrs Chisnell Praises New Immigration Post in New Brunswick

Mrs. I. A. Chisnell, appointed matron in the Immigration Bureau at New Brunswick, writes Mr and Mrs. H. G. Gettin of her satisfaction with the position and colleagues. She shares moving anecdotes from emigrants, including a man and family seeking America and a fund paid in Confederate notes. Many young emigrants return home, risking public charge.

I. A. Chisnell Cling. Tick Immigration Bureau New Branswick H.G. Gettin Brown America New Brunswick London

Miss Stone Still Not Released Despite Paris Report

Warhinston February 19. State department advices dispute Paris publication claiming she is not at liberty. US diplomatic reports say she may be released soon but brigands demand time to ensure their own safety.

Warhinston State Department Miss Stone Paris United States

Broken Tug Causes Near Miss At City Track

Drayman Sawuel Ewarts of Coburn Street narrowly escaped serious injury when a B and QO train engine struck his wagon at Miller Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. The wagon was damaged and the incident halted traffic as the engine, though tagged, did not stop. Local witnesses described a near catastrophic collision with the tug broken and the ute damaged.

Miller Ave

Opening prices set for Colonial theater debut

The Colonial theater opens March 3 and 4 with ticket prices likely two dollars one dollar and seventy five cents. Florodora’s success in Cleveland is cited as a reference for appealing opening rates. Advance seat sale starts at 9 am on Job 28.

Crite Cleveland USA Ane Hew

City adopts strict phone ban in fire stations

City Commissioners ordered Fire Chief Mertz to post signs in all five stations prohibiting public phone use except during fires accidents sickness deaths or doctor calls. The move follows a committee report on public interference and chatter with station phones. Critics warn it may hinder emergency communications while supporters say it preserves station operations.

Mertz McMillen Messrs. Wilson McFarland

Fire damages clothing store on Howard street

A clothing store at 119 South Howard Street owned by Louis Bullinger was damaged by fire on a Tuesday in May. The blaze spread before Fire Department units Nos 1 3 5 and 6 arrived, extinguishing the fire after stock loss and water damage. Building damage totaled 84,000 with most loss caused by heat and water.

Pain Tuea Louis Bullinger South Howard St Ankanwe

Wreck of freight train near Columbus kills engineer

A freight train on the Columbus Sandusky and Hocking Railway wrecked at Shepards, a Columbus suburb, after a Wake up at daybreak. One man, engineer William Smith, was killed and five others injured including fireman Frank Winteringer and brakeman Henry Tipton. J P Dickinson and conductor John Kincaid among the injured. Both engines and 32 gondola cars derailed and one engine blew up while the crew tried to manage a descent at speed.

Columbus Columbus, Sandusky & Hocking Shepards Wm, Smith Frank Winteringer Vy & Bweel J. P. Dickinson Henry Tipton John Kincaid

Beebe Divorce Case Ends In Separation At Coshocton

Judge Maxwell grants separation in the Beebe divorce case. The daughter goes to the father, the baby son to the mother for care, alimony to be settled by lawyers. Frank Beebe is a stockholder in the Pennsylvania Railroad with local investments. Ex Senator Vorbos, named among society men accused of immoral relations, claims Cuba trip without confirmation.

Coshocton Maxwell Beebo Frank Beebe Vorbos

Dauntless Gas Stove plant destroyed by fire

Fire destroyed the Dauntless Gas Stove plant in Massillon Monday night. Investigators say the blaze was fueled by embers from nearby loavies, but the incident will not affect operations at the Dauntless Co main office.

Dauntless Massillon Loavies Dauntless Co

Cleveland Attorney Arrested on False Pretenses Charge

Cleveland attorney Clarke, described as a well known figure, was arrested today by Sheriff Tollixter in Guernsey county on a charge of obtaining property by false pretenses. He is alleged to have claimed ownership of $15,000 worth of real estate in Cleveland and used that deception to obtain $960 worth of amber from Osesilu Tones of Cambridge.

Cleveland Oy Web Clarke

Cleveland to Akron elevated railway franchise hearing

Mr Gindelsperger of Cleveland and attorney Mrs L Childs appeared before County Commissioners for a hearing on a proposed Cleveland to Akron elevated railway franchise. Summit county terms require work to begin by July 1 1902 and finish by Jan 1 1903. The line would run from Public Square Cleveland through South Brooklyn Independence and Brecksville to Akron, about 343 miles, paralleling the Childs survey through Summit county.

Daniel Gindelsperger Cleveland Gindelsperger Akron Horth Summit County Hawkins L. Childs Gin- Helsperger Cuyahoga County Summit Public ‘Square Brooklyn Independence Brecksville West Ricfield Hammond's Corners Ghent

Fire destroys steamer Red Kelley and graves watchman

Fire today gutted the upper works of the steamer Red Kelley. After flames were controlled, firefighters recovered the body of watchman Le Walker buried in the hold, a grim casualty of the blaze. Also listed are local produce prices including strawberries at 70 cents a quart and tomatoes at 30 cents a pound.

Akron Epicure Cleveland Web Red Kelley le. Walker

One Half of the Facade at Liberal Arts Building

Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Liberal Arts Building at the Louisiana Purchase area near Kell In St Lowry, claiming it will be the easternmost section adjoining the United States Government Building. Reference to staff construction and estimated cost 6,500.00 appears, with notes on architectural style and exposition adherence.

Liberal Arts Building Liberal Art Louisiana Purchase HA Kell St. Lowry United States Government Ste Come

Officer Duffy and Russell in Alley Fight Witness Testifies

Edward J. Kiveell described Jan 23 at Bert Eckerman’s saloon when Duffy allegedly struck him with a club and knocked him down. He said Russell and Duffy later had supper together, then argued about settling the score in an alley. Police officer names appear in dispute.

Russell Duffy Wolloe Ton John Dufy Edward J. Kiveell Bert Eckerman Whett Duffy Ome Tiiswell Tientenit Groenlese Ruwnell Marvin J. Galloway

Lenten season food scarcity hits oysters and fish hard

New York Heb 19 reports a severe shortage of seafood due to recent storms. Oysters rise ten percent in price and some fish prices jump by up to ten percent. Transportation limitations prevent marketmen from fulfilling orders as most fishing schooners at Fulton Market sit idle at the docks for lack of bait.

New York Pulton Market

Eggs to Chicago From California Hit High Prices

Chicago reports eggs imported from California to meet demand with prices near 3813 cents per dozen. Today saw 3,000 sales, under half of last year’s daily receipts. Dealers note 1873 prices at 00 cents per dozen cited in recent sales discussions.

Chicago California

Penny in the slot water fountain plan for Akron

Mrs. Alexander Adamson won city permission to install penny in the slot drinking fountains at Main and Market, Main and Exchange, and A B C waiting rooms. Tanks would be maintained by her with any water fees covering expenses. The project aims to curb beer drinking by offering pure spring water.

Akron Alexander Adamson Main and Market Sts Main and Exchange Adamson Aiamson Haylee

How United States Prisoners Will be Taken to Atlanta

Special correspondence from Columbus reports Col Alex Caine and U S Marshal V J Pogine arriving to escort 44 United States prisoners from the local penitentiary to the new Atlanta prison. The prisoners travel in a barred car chained together with guards at each end and a guard aboard. Box lunches will be served en route.

United States Atlanta Columbus Col Alex. Caine United States Department of Justice V. J. Pogine Gineingatl United

Roosevelt memorandum closes Sampson Sedley clash

Washington February 10 President Roosevelts memorandum in the Sampson Sedley case has been completed and sent to press. It will be published Thursday night and is viewed as the final chapter in the controversy. Leaders in Congress have assured the President it will not be revived in either House or Senate. The President agrees with McKinley that Sampson was a commander at Santiago but that the boat was not in need of any signal.

Washington Roosevelt Sehley Admiral Schley Court of Inquiry Squipson-Sedley Amd

Roosevelt Critiques Schley Over Manila Engagement Nerve

In remarks attributed to Roosevelt, Schley is praised for courage up to the engagement but faulted for losing nerve and steering the Brooklyn away from the enemy after the turning point, altering the course of the battle.

Sampson Schley Mr. Roosevelt

Austrian woman seeks husband who deserted family

An Austrian woman reported to the Poor Director Kendall that her husband and tutor had abandoned the family. She urgent to have him located and compelled to support them. The family lives on North Howard, and the oldest child, about seven, is the only one who can speak English. The notice appears to request action for locating the husband.

Oftvoor Kendall Tole Joe Tutner Sie Volloe North Howard

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