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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1902

Page

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Naval Battle in Panama Harbor Opens Fire

A naval engagement begins at six this morning in Panama Bay involving the Darien and Galtan. Government ships and chartered steamers contest a landing near Banc, amid reports of a governor killed and ongoing fighting as insurgents attack the Lautaro. the U S Philadelphia reports an insurgent vessel set ablaze and sinking.

Colon Colombia Tin Vic Galveston Panama Darien Galtan Banc Hie Luutiro Pacific Steam Navigation Company Chivttom Panama Canal Company Boyaca Gen. Alban Washington US Navy Meade Philadelphia Lautaro

Notorious safe blower escapes from Jefferson county jail

Frank Duncan a death sentence inmate escapes with three others from the Jefferson county jail in Birmingham by sawing through a gate lock. Authorities across the region search for Duncan who is linked to a Kirkley murder case and once lived in Chhelmall with his wife. Also named are George Bullard Dye and Jet Van Horn, each facing murder and highway robbery charges respectively.

Birmingham Ala Frank Duncan Jefferson County Grrison Duncan Frank Miller Kirwinghan Vor Heeman Kirkley Soto Bowers Chhelmall George Bullard Palkoad Bessomer Dye Nashville Grind Taveeny Jet van Horn Masley

Re-elected trustees named in pension fund election

The Board of Elections counted last week’s vote for Mollvouen’s Pension fund trustees. Officers McConnell Mahoney and George Wilsmy were chosen to succeed themselves. The fund totals $13,400 with two beneficiaries, Officer Charles and Detective Ed Dun.

Mollvouen Board of Elections McConnell, Mahoney George Wilsmy Charles Thehind Dun

Chicago Coal Pioneer Michales A Reno Dies at 84

Chicago mourns Michales A Reno once the citys first retail coal dealer and Homesxue trade supplier with a one horse wagon at start He moved to Chicago in 1848 growing with the city and later helped organize a Jewling arm He served as police commissioner in 1872 until office was abolished by the city charter.

Chicago Hany Michales A. Reno Jewling Arms Reno Leche

Ohio State Candidate for Vet Medicine to Write Thesis

Theodore C. Johnson of Akron seeks the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree this spring and will study a contribution to the study of neural diseases.

Ohio State University Theodore C. Johnson Akron

No Wife No Job at Deseret News Edict

Deseret News in Salt Lake City enforces a marriage deadline for male staff. Unmarried men by June 30 must resign, affecting about twenty-five of the 100 employees. Church leaders aim to encourage early marriage as a core tenet of LDS doctrine.

Deseret News Joseph F. Smith

Ohio Legislature Opens With Planned Bills and Railroad Tax Reform

Special correspondence from Columbus reports the Ohio Legislature will convene at 4 50 pm with a busy week ahead. About 300 bills are expected, many from Cuyahoga County focusing on tax and rail matters. A proposed tax plan creates a board including the Railroad Commissioner the Governor the Attorney General and the State Auditor to set valuations and apportion them to counties.

Columbus Jat Ohio House Ilto Cuyahoga County Cleveland Johnson Auditor of State Nash

Carrie’s Toe Incident at Topeka Sparks Alarm

In Topeka on June 20 Mrs. Carrie Na Hon wielded a large hatchet given by an eastern manufacturer and accidentally severed the right toe with the keen edge of the instrument. The mishap occurred during a display and prompted medical attention.

Topeka Carrie Na. Hon

Weather Tonight and Tuesday Warmup for Northern Ohio

Increasing cloudiness brings milder air tonight with temperatures rising. Expect a warmer Tuesday with mixed precipitation as snow on rain, chiefly across northern Ohio, affecting travel and visibility.

Turkday Ohio

Clerk May Tell of Fire In a Store

Special Correspondence from Columbus reports Deputy Hart of Akron’s Fifth district will furnish a naval report on fires investigated. Four convictions and seven indictments are listed, with several arson cases in Akron Canton Youngstown and Mayesville. A clerk plans to testify against his employer in a store fire alleged for insurance money.

Columbus Sb. Hollen Check H. W. Hart Akron Fifth Marshal Hollenboch Hart Summit Stark Columbiang Tuscarawas Jefferson Richland Mahoning Carroll Belmont Harrison Ashland Guernsey Wayne Canton Youngstown Mayesville Leon Ite

White Cap Notice Pinned to Dickerson Door

A white cap note pinned to Wi Dickerson's door at Sir Bowery street Friday night warned him to move within a week or face tar and feathering. Dickerson, a laborer, had limited time in the current home, and neighbors recall prior tensions. Police are investigating the incident and whether the note reflects local threats or harassment.

Ned Dickerson Bowery St Trentie Corbin Dilek Orson

Meeting Postponed for Mhio Dancing Group

A Mhio dancing meeting scheduled for Akron yesterday was postponed to February at Lyentioth Central Hall. The gathering will review last year’s work and plan for the coming year.

Akron Lyentioth

Passion Play at Mr O Neil Gowature

A Passion Play titled The Other America Vaxsion May drew large crowds at Mr O Neil Gowature. The exhibition continues all week with daily performances at 10:30 a.m and 1:30 p.m. and a 4:30 p.m. show scheduled, inviting strong attendance.

America Mr. O' Neil Gowature

Revival meetings expand at Grace M E church and homes

Revival meetings at Grace M E church continue each evening this week, with additional prayer meetings at homes across the city. On Wednesday, Mrs Elton hosts while Thursday and Friday hosts include Mrs Siddell and others on local streets.

Grace M. E. Church Lernood Tiere Mire Warner Champlain St Elton Praiike Buel Fel Ave

Pension Bill Aims Five Thousand Year Pay for McKinley Widow

Washington January 20 Senate committee on pensions approved a favorable report on a bill to grant Mrs. Ida McKinley widow of President McKinley a pension of five thousand dollars annually. The measure comes as a formal recognition of her late husband’s service.

Washington Senate Hinuil Mra du S McKinley Mckinley

Fire Damages Court House. Officials Voice Need for New Building

Smoke and flames from sweepings ignited in the northeast hall of the Court House causing $400 damage. The blaze climbed to the second floor damaging the attorneys room and wallpaper while the building filled with smoke. Judge Anderson warned the building could have burned beyond control if discovered later. Janitor Shepard suspects mice nibbling matches amid swept debris started the fire. other theories persist.

Vite Doxt Forest Kelly Court House Anderson Andre Anderson Shepard

Manager's Aboard Mourns Loss of Mrs Hart

Mr Chu Curie general manager of the No 0 Co has gone to Main ity ton Canada to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs Hart Carrie who died suddenly last Saturday at age 89. Local attendance at company meeting expressed deep grief over his loss.

Chu Curie Anager No 0

Combine Of Two Local Belt Line Railroads Is Planned

A long rumored plan aims to merge the Barberton Belt with the Barberton, Akron & Eastern, creating a unified system in the Barberton area. The project would connect Barberton to Akron via multiple lines, boosting manufacturing and industrial links. Details include anticipated connections at South Akron, near Mogndare, and with regional rail arteries, with right of way secured and construction near start.

Barberton Belt Line Barberton, Akron & Eastern Rill Way Barberton Akrondé Baxter Tallway Co C. G Barber Tx W Compianion Akron & Eastern Tullen Hills Wrding Trvcarawas Birberton Mae Northern Olio Railroad Hite Cheveland, Barberton & Western Posit Wil Elty Barberton, Akwon & Eastern Akron Gy Ty & Vin Whesling & Rake Uie Granite Ulay Co Mogndare Miron Murch Serior Barberta Barberton Amnufactur

Coast Artillery Service Draws Enlistees in Barberton

Sergeant Donahue reports a steady flow of coast artillery enlists at the Barberton recruiting station. Perry Walters, 24, of Barberton formerly with Porto Rico service, and Lynn Lengle, 22, of Barberton, enlist as coast artillery. Recruits receive higher pay after gunnery school, study opportunities, and potential transfer to infantry.

Donahue Perry Walters Clacksmith Barberton Porto Rico Ohio Volunteers Lynn D. Lengle Cooper Coast Artillery Donaline Coast Artillery Service Army Leutenant

Akron to push coal at cost bill protection plan

A city council committee met at the Bu echtel hotel to prepare a bill for the legislature to shield Akron’s interests from canal promoters after its abandonment. Receipts from Sunday’s Grand Opera House charity concert totaled 49.10 and were handed to Poor Director Kendall. Brewster Coal Co offered to donate a car of coal at actual cost to aid canine relief, a savings welcomed by concert promoters.

Akron Brewster Co Buechtel Hotel Grand Opera House solntNe Kendall Brewster Coal Co

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