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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1902

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Infuriated husband attacking with fire poker shocks Medina

J O Blakeslee of 146 St Claust is accused of a 4 to 5 p m Wednesday assault on his wife and her elderly mother with a fire poker. Mrs Olive A Ingersoll 62 is in danger of death from head wounds, while Mrs Blakeslee is seriously injured. Blakeslee fled and police seek him. report describes a long quarrel over the mother’s presence and a divorce suit filed earlier.

Blakeslee St. Claust Olive A. Ingersoll Indaw J. LD. Shuman Syhat Dr. Shuman The Democrat Ingersoll Cleves Land Cleveland Hint Hinkeslee Ie Hattie Tugersoll Lily Trade Carpenter B. I. Goodrich Co Carpenter Work Barberton Amedina Medina County

Rich Gifts For Americans Selected by the Prince

Berlin January 23 Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia selects gifts for Americans during his U S visit. About fifty presents include gold and silver watches with diamond emblems engraved with imperial monograms. Jewel cases and cufflinks bear royal seals and inscriptions. Handed to President Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt but kept secret. bracelets and a jeweled item for Miss Roosevelt are anticipated.

Berlin Prince Henry of Prussia Tila United States Holengollera Prince Henry Robley J. Byane Alice Roosevelt Miss Roosevelt

Too Liberal Interpretation of Scripture Resulted In Her Death

A garbled report from Nashville dated Jan 2 describes a death tied to religious beliefs. The account mentions Abbey, a merchant, and a woman who harmed herself by removing an eye while arguing over scriptural interpretation. The text is fragmented and unclear.

Nashville Teo Bula Abbey Bourta Teun Regia 1A

Turkish Bulgarian fighting erupts in Armenia and Kosova

Turkish and Bulgarian troops clash in the Vilayets of Bitlis Van and Kosova. Twenty men killed in Bitlis fighting and heavy casualties reported at Van. Bulgaria loses ten men in Kosova clashes.

Constantinople Armenia Bitlis Van Hitlis Kossovo Bulgaria

Nuisance Says the Man Who Asks

In Columbus on January 23 a special correspondence notes a joint resolution by Mr. Brown of Mercer proposing to abolish Ohio’s canals. The measure claims canals are outdated and harm wealth, with tolls and rents cited as a financial burden. continuation continues on the second page.

Columbus Brown Mercer Itme Public Works of Ohio

Coast Artillery Recruits Numbers At Akron Station

Chas Renecky age 22 of 618 West Cedar Street and Benjamin D Thomas age 24 of Canal Dover enlisted for coast artillery at Akron recruiting station. Capt Beckarts of Cleveland mustered them into service. In two weeks 38 applications were received, 26 accepted, 12 rejected. Recruits show high physical scores with none below 66 percent. One recruit went infantry for tropical service to the Philippines, one to the Dutch East Indies artillery, and 24 joined coast artillery.

Chas. Renecky Thomas Canal Dover Coast Artillery Beckarts Cleveland Hursing Akron Kam Philippines Vecht Artillery

SWORD For Schley Medal For Men Sparks Senate Debate

In the Senate on January 23 Senator Mason urged a joint resolution to honor Admiral Winfield Scott Schley for the Santiago victory. It proposes a $10,000 appropriation or 40 share and a bronze medal to be struck and distributed to officers and men under his command. The motion to refer the measure to Naval Affairs passed by viva voce vote.

Washington Senate Mason Ulis Vorgresx Winfeldscott Schley Santiago Secretary of the Navy United States Coutise Hebley Santhug Dewey Dale Committee On Naval Affairs Mion

Fine Meetings At North Springfield Institute

The North Springfield Farmers Institute will be held at North Springfield on January 1 and February 1 with speakers Lowell Roud ebush from Clermont County and McCormick from Gallia County. The Ladlen Quartet of Tallmadge and Punbar’s Orchestra will furnish music and Miss Margaret Mitchell of Akron will appear by readings. Officials plan unusually good meetings.

North Springfield North Springfeld Jan. Uy Lowell Roudebush Clerm County Coh McCormick Gallia County Ladlen Tallmadge Punbar Margaret Mitchell Akron

Great Artist Mine Schumann Heink at Cleveland Armory

Akron readers show interest in a Cleveland concert featuring Mine Schumann Heink and a 60 piece orchestra under Victor Herbert at Kay's Armory Thursday evening June 30. Tickets go on sale Monday June 28 with a scene from Wagner's Gotterdammerung staged by Bebumann Huk and applications to Miss Adella Prentiss at Burrows Bros. Co. Cleveland.

Akron Schumann- Heink Victor Herbert Kay's Armory Cleveland Thorsday Bebumann-lluk Wagner Adella Prentiss Enve Burrows Bros. Co

Mr Dennis M Collins and Mary A Morris Roe Wed in Akron

Dennis M Collins of Akron married Mary A Morris Roe of Cleveland Tuesday evening at St Columba Church parish house Cleveland. The couple received many presents and will live in Cleveland while Mr Collins works for Canada Life Insurance.

Cleveland Dennis M. Collins Akron Mary A. Morris Roe Lake #1 Clevelay St. Colum Eburgh Mr. Collins Hye Canada Life Insurance Coun Sq

N O T Franchise Approved by City Council

The City Commissioners approved the N O T franchise Thursday morning with the vote including Mr McMillen against it He criticizes the proposal as a waste of time given the companys repeated refusals to accept The franchise has not yet been sent to the company for acceptance.

N. O.T McMillen

Plumbers Strike Amid Akron Labor Dispute

Akron plumbers threaten to quit as Kraus, Kim & Co allegedly hires non union workers. Plumbers Union President W H Lembert cites employer attempts to break the union and a Thursday lockout with a show of awaiting developments from a planned afternoon meeting.

Pres. W. H. Lembert The Plumbers Union Myyolf Kraus, Kim & Co Nivel Air Walter Kien Erans, Kirn & Co

Debating Club Affirms Woman Intellect Debate Outcome

The Miller's Acting Business College debating club held a regular meeting with strong attendance. The resolution argued that the intellect of woman equals that of man. Allen Chadwick and Mary Smith spoke for the affirmative against J W Black and BA Hunt. The judges were George Kelly, W Colman, and Chas Weber. the negative won.

Miller's Acting Business College Neaslon Allen Chadwick Mary Smith J W. Black BA. Hunt Siles George Kelly W. Colman Chas. Weber

Fine Place for Mr Kirk S Russell in Navy Yard Service

Mr Kirk S Russell has been appointed as an ele grapher and clerk in the office of the communitment at the Norfolk Navy Yard Virginia. The six hour day marks a change from his Erie Dispatch Office hours. Mrs Russell, prominent in Akton musical circles as pipe organist, will join him next month. Russell spent 12 years with the Erie rail road and eight years at Akron passenger station.

Kirk S. Russell Navy Yard Norfolk Russell Erie Dispatch Akton Erie Rath Road Akron

Prominent Republicans Omitted From Summit County Primary slate

A review of Summit County politics Tuesday left out two prominent candidates from the April 7 GOP primary. John Wolf, longtime Akron businessman, sought the Recorder post, while Dr. L B Humphrey of Akron ran for Coroner. Humphrey is the son of Rev S B Humphrey, pastor of the Broad Street Church of Christ in East Akron.

Summit County John Wolf L. B. Humphrey Akron Humphrey Broad At Church of Christ East Cleveland

Couple Wed in Probate Attics Amid Sticky Plaster Quest

A quirky note describes a young couple in a lighthearted probate setting who plan a marriage while joking about sticky plaster. The scene captures playful local color and a whimsical end to a modest ceremony.

Citizens Committee Advocates Moral Form of Government

A Columbus meeting of 14 attendees heard a report and unanimous recommendations from the committee on a new form of government. The group planned to attend the Ohio League of Municipalities convention Feb 4–6 and limit the party to 25. Mayor Doyle to select delegates and aid statewide mobilization.

Mnea Columbus Ohio League of Municipalities Doyle Committee of Ten KH. A. Hershey Ite

Unburied Remains Of Northampton Child Reported

Northampton township reports say a two year old girl who died of cancer in January remains unburied. The parents fear postmortem or possession by doctors, delaying funeral plans while health officials note jurisdiction limits and the case draws local inquiry.

Northampton Township Bart Carr Akron A. A. Kohler Keller Northinpton Township Northamupten G. Grant the Democrat

Plans to Bring Back Her Lover by Means of a Drug

A young woman enters a downtown drug store and asks the clerk to prepare a lotion to make her lover love her alone. She explains he has eyes for another girl and intends the drug to alter his affections without his notice, while the clerk reluctantly outlines a crude plan involving a perfumed mixture and a harsh taste to reset his feelings.

Wan Dng

Charter Incorporation Papers Filed for Great Western Band

Incorporation papers were filed in Columbus for the Great Western Band, marking its formal establishment as a corporate entity. The filing signals official recognition and future organizational operations for the group.

Columbus

Incorporators Named for Capital Stock Issue

Thursday report lists capital stock of 5000 dollars and names incorporators Mesary I. Ke Ranvey W. H. Harris Clark Miller JC A. Foster and Joseph Parker.

Mesary I. KE. Ranvey W. H. Harris Clark Miller A. Foster Joseph Parker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Olive Ingersoll J. O. Blakeslee Prince Wm. Hiltabidle Schley Springfield Institute MR. D. M. Collins Benedict Father Myrott Mrr Mrs. Colling Kirk L. Russell Columbne George W. Oronsemise Dndign A A. Vertis Ledingt Braty Bar Crinm Tue Orth Ferris Prof P. Orth Great Western Band
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