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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1902

Page

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Cleveland Bank Goes Into Assignee Hands in City

The Buell Avenue east Rail Savings Company in Cleveland assigns to Attorney Frank J Ginn for the benefit of creditors. Ginn bonds for 25,000. Directors say no depositor will lose a dollar as the bank remains solvent despite rapid withdrawals. Liquidation continues under court orders with assets pared from 2.2 million to 1.4 million deposits. Officials include O Bralery as president and H Stewart as secretary treasurer. Everett-Moore syndicate listed as director though unborrowed. A G Tame, former Akron, named assistant treasurer. his father once with American Cereal Co.

Cleveland, O Buell Avenue East Rail Savings Company Evel Avenue Frank J Ginn Bloch Glow HL. Gunn Ansignen O. Bralery H. Stewart Euclidaye H. A. Everett The Everett-Moore Wyndicute Offiials A. G. Tame Akron Euclide Havings & Trast Co Cleveland American Cereal Co

Southern Women Object To Uncle Tom's Cabin

Lexington chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Lexington Kentucky filed a petition with Lexing ton opera house manager C B Scott asking that Uncle Tom's Cabin be shown again. They argued the play misrepresents slave life and disrespects Southern citizens citing images of bloodhounds, a chained slave and a whip wielding owner as inaccurate history and harmful to local children. The petition was prepared by four prominent women of the organization.

Lexington United Daughters of the Confederacy Chas, B. Scott Lexington Opera House Oper House Lexigton South

Rumor of People's Telephone Co Sale Denied

Rumor spreads that Central Union negotiates for purchase of People's Telephone Co. President Will Christy denies any sale, cites prosperity and growth. Federal Co attempted to move stock interests in Akron People's Co, but stock figures and party line stance keep control with current owners.

People's Telephone Co Central Union Will Chrlsty The People's Go Uhe Federal Telephone Fo

Lieutenant Conger Receives Travel Grant to Washington

Lieut. A. L. Conger, aide on Gen. Hughes staff, received a telegraph grant Friday announcing his departure from the Philippines. He travels with Gen. Hughes and will join him in Washington when possible. His exact arrival in Akron is not known.

A. L. Conger Lieut Philippines RT. Hughes de Saycelica Conger Gen. Hughes Washington Akron

Germans Will Do Honor to Schley In Chicago

Chiago city officials plan a civic demonstration to honor Admiral William Schley in a formal event, highlighting wartime service and local ties.

Schley

Admiral Sedley Visit Highlights German Society Event

In honor of Admiral Sedley the city plans a June 27 visit with over 5000 members of local German societies attending an auditorium program reviewed by the Admiral.

Sedley

Name Change Petition in Brooklyn Courts

New York January 10. Mrs J G B Fitgeimmons seeks court permission to change her name citing objection to bearing a notorious pugilistic name. She also notes her children are referred to as Utte Fit, which causes annoyance.

New York Mmre J. G. B. Fitgeimmons Brooklyn Utte

Inauguration attendance delayed by Roosevelt missive

Columbus Jan 10 President Roosevelt wires J Y Bagsell Columbus Board of Trade president that he cannot attend the Inauguration of Governor Nash next Monday. Arrangements for the ceremonies are nearly complete. Nash will be sworn by Chief Justice Marshall at 12. He will be escorted from his residence to the White House by veterans of the Civil War.

Columbus Roosevelt J. Y. Bagsell Columbus Board of Trade Nash Monda Marshall Supreme Court White House Tracy B

Welcome Home McKinnon Draws Large Ashtabula Reception

Citizens of Ashtabula greeted Hon. W. B. McKinnon back from Columbus with a parade in carriages and bands. He received a sea of congratulations at Walnut Street, the City Hall, and a final rally at Marble City Hall, in what was called the most notable demonstration in Awhtubuli.

Ashtabula C. Dun McKinnon Columbus Lastight Walnutst To'elock Marbor City Hall Citisen Miriionon Blegetory Awhtubuli

Grange Meeting Date Changed in Sunt County

The Sunt County Pomona Grange postponed its Cop toy Ji meeting originally set for 23 to Thursday, January 80, due to the Cuyahoga Faith Institute's activities. Humphrey, Bees remain noted in the schedule.

Sunt County Pomona Coptoy Ji Tharly Dan Cuyahoga Humphrey Bees

Murderers Row Grows As County Jail Holds Nine Men

Cleveland, Ohio reports Sheriff Barty warning that murderers’ power would rise unless action is taken. Nine men in the county jail, including Verne Rogers, Erin Strong, Geitith Mayo, Joseph and Frank Streynor, John Pelot, Jota Bayes, Michael Wixchallek, and Joti, DI Gulu, await grand jury decisions. The first three are indicted for first degree murder, the Streynor brothers for second degree murder, others awaiting charges.

Cleveland Barty Tve Verne Rogers Erink Strong Geitith Mayo Joseph Frank Streynor John Pelot Jota Bayes Michael Wixchallek Joti DI Gulu Streynor Boys

Historic Name Proposed for New Western Band

Promoters in Akron plan a great Western band as successor to the old Akron ensemble. A meeting is set for Sunday to finalize plans, with Clark Miller named as a possible leader for a 40 piece group. A minstrel show for fundraising is planned at the Colonial Opera house.

Akron Clark Miller Great Western Jocal Colonial Opera House

Akron Manufacturing and Carrara Paint Co Strike Tire Supplies

Akron Manufacturing Co ends a contract with Carrara Paint Co to supply 4,000,000 tin paint. Delivery set at 800,000 units per year for five years under the new arrangement.

Akron Manufacturing Co Carrara Paint Co

B&O Railway to Spend 100 Million on System Improvements

A Record-Herald report states the B and O plans 100 million dollars in improvements over two years, with the majority on lines from Pittsburgh to Chicago. The plan follows prior allocations of 25 million and 10 million for physical regeneration, aided by bonds and system consolidation, aiming to modernize terminals and expand western connections.

Record-Herald Pittsburg Chicago Loree BL & C Spe Eat Pennsylvania Pennsylvaniaa Pittsburg & Western B&o

Admiration Grows for Mrs Roosevelt Portrait

Washington on January 10 The latest photograph of Mrs Roosevelt draws strong interest from friends and photographers as church groups and civic pages inquire about obtaining copies.

Washington Jan Mrs. Roosevelt

Incomplete OCR Summary of Regional Railway Overhaul

The fragment describes a major railway overhaul affecting the Cleveland Leriiu Wheeling Little Kanawin Ohta Myer routes with planned rebuilding and proportionate improvements. A thorough overhaul of the ayateny and math fine of the Bi 0 is mentioned, with a future race track reference from Chicago to Pittsburgh and New York upon completion.

Cleveland Leriiu Wheeling Chicago Tittsburg New York MuerLs

Committee Meeting at Trinity Lutheran to Plan Next Convention

Executive committee of the Luther League of Northeastern Ohio will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church parlors. Members are expected from Canton Barberton and Wade Worth. Arrangements will be made for the next convention.

Luther League Northeastern Obin Trinity Lutheran Elureh Canton Barberton Wadeworth

Trend Toward Pugh Kib ya for Bill in Ohio Cities

The New Government committee held its second meeting at the chairman Hon. N. D. Tibbals office. Eight members attended and letters from Ohio cities were read showing unanimity for a general law and a trend toward the Pugh Kibler bill. Aide Mayor W. E. Young and others were appointed to study the bill for a thorough report at the next meeting.

N. D. ‘Tibbals Orth Ohio W. E. Young K. W. Stuart Nayton A. Doyle Kay Doyle Akron Ohio League of Municipalities Columbus Iberty

Ice blocking fountain area prompts city complaint

City Solicitor Bs Rite files a complaint with City Commissioners over several tons of ice near the fountain in front of Hon f. Park Alex anergy residence. As the ice melts the water runs onto the lawn and pavement, keeping the pavement wet or slippery.

Hon F. Park Alex_ anergy Bs Rite

Commissioner Moore Says Jail Project Needs Higher Cost

County Commissioner J F Moore, chairman of the Board, said the 8 000 estimate for a new jail is unlikely to be met. He warned the jail may cost 95 000 to 100 000 and opposed cheaper design changes. The Board readvertised for bids on structural iron and steel work after awarding part of the contract to The Burger Tron and Wire Works Co of Akron for steel and iron joists, with bids around 4 005.

J. F. Moore the Boars, Pail Iran Lens Mone Chie Burger Tron & Wire Worke Co Akron Burger Co

Chase of a Burglar in Youngstown Society Row

Miss Natalie Brown daughter of Mayor Frank L Brown faced a bold theft as a purse with substantial money was ripped from her hand in a fashionable Youngstown district. She pursued the thief for a quarter mile and climbed a high fence before he escaped.

Youngstown, O Natalie Brown Frank JL. Brown Lim

Man Found With Heart On Right Side In Brooklyn

A Lexington Civil War veteran, George W. Hurst, applied for a pension in Bloomington. Pension officials noted his heart is on the right rather than the left during examination, yet he reports no discomfort or illness from the unusual placement.

Bloomington

Erie aiming for a smoother trade with double tracking

Erie officials foresee major growth if ANA reunion syndicate takes over the road. Plans include double tracking of the entire line, bridge updates, and enlarged facilities to handle increasing traffic and car deliveries after a period of congestion and growing efficiency.

Erie Avere Lave ANA Reunion Syndicate Erle

Pa's Girls Wedding Noted At Family Home

The wedding occurred last night at the parents home with Mary Chapman Mise Lugg Chapman and Miss Anna Chapman among the brides. Clergyman Kev Joh Chapman Jr brother of the brides officiated as Fred Montell William Montell Windsor and Matthew H. Brooger attended. The two Montells are brothers.

Bell and gun chase burglars from Welrick restaurant

At 2 a m on Friday a noise or a bell rang at the Welrick restaurant on Wooster avenue reportedly spooking three would be burglars. Weirick fired a revolver after seeing a man pry the door while another stood guard. The trio fled, alarmed by a ringing bell and gunfire.

George Welrick

Comedians at Grand Opera House and King Dorto Show

All seats were claimed for J. Towls and his company at the Grand for an afternoon and evening performance plus the rural free comedy Hi Plunkard. A street parade with Si and the courter band will announce their presence. King Dorto plays tonight in Akron with high expectations for receptions this season.

J. ©. Towls Hi Plunkard Grand Opera House King Dorto Akron

General Secretary Elected for Union Charity Association Akron Man

William Dee of Akron elected general secretary of the Union Charity Association at a well attended meeting on Thursday. Salary five dollars monthly. Dee, 23, a City Wesleyan graduate, will supervise a planned boys department with baths gymnasium reading room and recreation. The union plans to keep out from the YMCA and assist younger boys. Other reports noted 204 new garments from Needle Work Guild and more than 400 deposited in Penny Provident fund with the largest balance at 20. Enrolment in the Industrial School reached 200.

Wm. ML Dee Akron Uniot Charity Association Mey A Ak, Vouser My. de J. Seymour Alexander Dice Tok Lin Drew Oty Wesleyan University Spain Toc A I.A Nellié Alexander Polletter Penny Provident, Fund Provident Tey Geo P. Atwater US. A J. B. Bey Thott May Kajima Danforth Mint A. J. Pouser Te Industrial School Christians Tee Provident Fund

Company F to Columbus in Governor Nawh ceremony

Company F will join the Columbus event for Governor Nawh’s inargiration. Captain Meera Werner is on brevet order for the Inetober Assemble at 7 p.m. The unit will depart Columbus at 8:90 and return Monday morning.

Nawh Columbus Meera Werner Inetober P. mL. Bute Colmmubin Youmlay Miornlig

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Cleveland Bank Uncle Tom Offer of Federal Co Chiago Phicagy Tan Bob Hanna Grange Cuyahoga County Pennsylvania Co Roosevelt's Bill Ohio Cities Moore Youngstown Hurst Pa's Dodo Si Plunkard W. M. Dice Adda Erally
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