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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1902

Page

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Awful crash in New York tunnel injures many

A New York Central local train collided with a Norwalk accommodation near the 50th street tunnel mouth. At least 40 were injured and several killed. Names listed include A G Walter and H G Diamond of New Rochelle, with numerous others from New Rochelle and New York City. Rescue efforts rushed ambulances, fire units, and hospitals. The crash occurred as crowds and smoke hindered the tunnel crews.

New York City New York Hirlont New York, New Haven & Hartford Norwalk New York Central G. Winter New Rochelle Wm. A. Brooks Erie Park Ave Tre Hust Mittydirst Street Grand Central Bellevue Presbyterian Roosevelt S5th St Bnomndus Eugene Herold Rochelle Park Danbury 57Th St

Brave Women Guarded by Women in Botr Ranger Capture

Reports from Cape Town describe a Rhaberley column capture near Monkevant with many captives and substantial waste. The force is led by the wife of Commandant De Hers, and about 150 women act as cowboys while six men are linked to the camp.

Cape Town Dan Rhaberley Column Botr Monkevant Commandant de Hers

Burglars Blow Grocery Safe to Fragments

Four burglars broke into the grocery of M Hettenen and Sop in Fairport U and blew the safe with dynamite. The safe contained little of value and was reduced to fragments as a night watchman confronted the intruders. He sheltered behind a telegraph pole as bullets struck his clothing and a minor foot wound occurred before the robbers fled.

Fairport, U., Dan M. Hettenen & Sop Partilly Wight

Fortyseven Pages Named in Ohio Patronage Shakeup

Forty-one pages appointed to fill positions for the thirty-three Senators, with Forakerites faster than the Han nales record. House patronage distributed slowly amid complaints. Names include Clifford Smith Cleveland Ralphsexe Columbus Jan Gor Nash Hudson Summit county C. Mo Kingwun Gilead Ray and others from Foraker ranks. Economy cited as motive for some changes.

Summit County C. Mo Kingwun Gilead Ray King Maryeville Harry Frederick Benda Foraker

A Company To Handle Carnegie Gift Of 10 Million

Washington January report states the Cline Blo Institution is incorporated in the District of Columbia by John Hay Edward D White John J Billinge Daniel C Gilwan Charles D Wolcott and Carroll D Wright Secretary Hay joins as incorporator meeting held at the State Department to approve the plan Carnegie’s 10 million gift to fuel reinstitution faces congressional acceptance after objections cleared and trustees to be chosen. next meeting to mature the trust with Mr Carnegie’s intent intact.

Washington, Jan, S Cline- Blo Institution District of Columbia John Hay Edward D. White John 8. Billinge Daniel C. Gilwan Charles D. Wolcott Carroll D. Wright State Department Secre Tary Hay Hay Carnegie Institution Carnegle Carnegie Guee Congress

Stenographer Hidden in Closet Alleged Bribe Attempt

Kalamazoo Michigan January 8 Chas M Thompson employed by Hammond Packing Co Hammond Indiana arrested Monday night for bribery of Commissioner Snow arraigned before Justice MINS held $2500 bail Two Chicago friends attended court It surfaced that Court Stenographer Fryar Paw Paw and Deputy Inspector Dunne Snow staff hid in closet to witness Thompson offer the bribe A stenographic report of the conversation was taken.

Kalamazoo Mich Chas. M. Thompson Hammond Packing Co Hammond Ind Fryar Paw Paw Dunne Snow T Hompe Son Thompson

Committee to discuss statewide form of government

Chairman Tibball of the mayor's committee to draft a new city form of government for Akron has called a meeting at the City Building Thursday evening. Secretary Prof. B. P. Orth has received several communications from other cities showing interest in a general statewide government form. the Thursday meeting will discuss these messages.

Tibball Doyle Akiron 8. P. Orth Hms

Six New Cars and Tippers Enter Service for NOP Co

Six new cars have arrived and six more will be in service Thursday for the NOP Company. Extra tippers are now in service on the main line and West Market Street, both morning and evening.

N. O.P. Co West Market St

Col Hoye Improves but Remains Weak at Home

Col M W Hoye shows signs of improvement Wednesday after a period of illness. He remains weak and allows no visitors, though his fever has subsided. If strength returns, recovery is deemed likely.

M. W. Hoye

Pabst Lease Blocks Wagons At Arcade Block Front Door

The Arcade block ground area is leased to the Pabst Brewing Co for nine years at 2000 dollars a year. The contract bars beer and ice wagons from the Arcade front, prohibits in front-door deliveries, and requires all goods to be brought to the back door.

Messrs. 8. H GC. Kohler Pabst Brewing Co

Cost of Wolf Street Sewer Project Reported

Civil Engineer Payne told City Commissioners that the total cost of the Wolf Street sewer project is 1 cent. The note appears from a local city meeting update detailing the expected expenditure and project scope.

Wolf Street Payne Wits

Miss Julia Foraker Becomes Mrs Wainwright in Washington

Miss Julia Freake Foraker youngest daughter of Senator Joseph B Foraker married Francis King Wainwright of Philadelphia at her parents home in Washington on Jan 8. Rev Mackay Smith officiated a 400 guest reception with a heavy white satin dress and ornate jewelry. The bridal party included Clement Wainwright and 20 friends. The couple plans Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia as future homes after a honeymoon.

Washington Julia Freaker Joseph B. Foraker Francis King Wainwright Philadelphia Mackay Smith Clement Wainwright Mex Wainweight Bryn Mawr

Akron leaders back Young Men’s Christian Association drive

A large Akron meeting in the mayor court discussed creating a local Y M C A. W A Kling reported on canvassing 143 residents, finding 8 000 young men in the city with only 500 church members and urged a nonsectarian, self supporting institution with dormitories and possible offices. A Citizens’ Committee of Fifty to raise 40 000 for land and building and state executive support were recommended.

Doyle Akron Akrot Kling Prof 1 Orth A. ‘J. Durand Eas Cli Wis Young Men's Christian Association Begards Dirst Citizens’ Committee Conde Association Inc

Who Trimmed This Shade Tree Puzzle Leaves Clue

A branchy tree along the A B and C line near Bexford frustrated N C T Co crews seeking consent to prune. The farmer refused and a $10 offer to remove two limbs was declined. Early Wednesday the tree appeared trimmed to resemble a coconut palm, with vandals unreported until morning after Tuesday night.

Bexford

Sadlier murder case linked to family dispute denied

Mr A V Koons of Webster Camp & Love Co says Springfield’s assurance and papers back the claim that the shooter’s belief about Mr Sadlier breaking up his family was groundless. The gunman, an insane worker, killed Monday night.

A.V. Koons Webster, Camp & Love Co G. Sadlier Monndry Cp Koons Springfield Sadner Tuedday Dowortut

Iron Work Bids For New Jail Contract Award

County Commissioners have not yet awarded the jail’s iron work contract. Bids from Champion Iron Co of Kenton at 41220, Stewart Iron Co of Cincinnati at 44887, and Wattie Dow Co at 10080 are listed, with several portions bid separately. Change Lean Co of Keaton is favored to receive most of the award, as the contract is divided into cells and other structural iron work.

Bila Champion Iron Co Kenton Stewart Iron Co Cincinmatil Watte Dorn Uo

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A. G. Walter H. G. Diamond Albert M. Perrin H. G. Thomas Oscar B. Meyerowts Optician Mr. Meyerowiltz Facht Club Geo W. Bearing Washburn Theo. Vorgarl W. A. Fisher Rochelle Holt New, Rochelle al Howard Wh. Howitt B. A. Hinadate Chas B. Maks Custon New Trochelle New Ernest Coli Wood Hese AO Wailles Doviat Albert Wy Adin Duthie Ex M. Garter M. Fisher Eastport Chester Mabel Newtan Mame J. Rice Addie Scott Richard Millineux T. T. Murray Henry Keen Rsol Siegel-Cooper Co Bivelty W. Belalty A. McRae Employes Seese Ap John S. Billings Daniel C. Gilman Carrol D. Wright Col. Hoye Julia Foraker Wainwright Washington Society Young Men’s Christian Association Sadlier A. F. Koons
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