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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1902

Page

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Ohio lawmakers push bills on osteopathy and baker boards

Special Correspondence from Columbus reports a flurry of bills in the Ohio legislature. Representative Brown proposes a State Board of Osteopathy Registration with five governor appointees, plus exams. Representative Middlesworth champions a Bakers Board with exam and licensing, and fees for various license classes. Other measures include electric car toilet rooms, general license taxes, and feed bill for horses. The session also approves a Monday start time and 430 pm adjournment rule.

Columbus Brown Paulding Akron State Board Osteopathy Registration Alriel Middlesworth Washington

Summit county terms in redistricting bill described

Representative Allen of Wilson County outlines a proposed congressional redistricting plan. Summit County would be split into the Eighteenth district including Wayne Stark Summit with 208,000 people, Republican by 8380, and the Nineteenth district covering Ashiabula Lake Geonga Termbull with 231,000 people, Republican by 1,780, plus Twenty-third districts comprising Ciyalioga County.

Columbus Allen Wilson County Paria House Senate Ainst Summit County Wayne Stirk Summmit Ashiabula Lake, Geonga Termbull Mahoning Ciyalioga County

Wife of Canton Woman Fights for Life After Suicide Attempt

W Riseling, 50, was found dying at her Canton home after shooting herself in the head and breast with one bullet lodging in her corset. Physicians report she may recover, though injuries were serious. She is sister to Jack Adana, tenant on the Meiktnley farm, and mother of four, with a daughter who found her after returning from school. The attempt followed protracted illness and suffering. authorities note she used a narcotic during the act.

Canton W. Riseling Tikeling Riseling Jack” Adana Meiktnley Farm Pittsburg

Sleighing Party Returns After Rough Roads

A sleighing party chaperoned by Attorney E. H. Loomis rode to Wadworth Thursday night. Poor road conditions challenged travel and the group returned to Alona with some difficulties.

EH. W. Loomis Wadaworth Alon Mo. Hriday

Same as Dead William Eikenberry Case Dismissed

In Ghenit court William Eikenberry v Victor Behuliz for 10000 damages was dismissed as plaintiff sued while incarcerated. Schultz, a mail carrier, killed Eikenberry’s wife and mortally wounded Eikenberry before slitting his own throat and being sent to life imprisonment. Eikenberry, a cripple living with relatives in Toledo, was the other party.

Marion William Eikenberry Victor Behuliz Ghenit Schultz Elkenberry Schulte Eikenberry Toledo

Tragic Arsenic Suicide of Young Wife After Dispute

Mrs Blanche Barnett 1 year old wife of oil worker Benjamin Barat reportedly took arsenic and died after a quarrel over money for baby clothing. She claimed Barat swore at her when she asked for 50 cents. The couple had married in August. The child Windlay, aged 6, is mentioned in the report.

Windlay Blanche Barnett Benjamin Barat

Railway Y M C A Plan Formed at Chicago Junction

Railway men passing through Akron attended a meeting at Chicago Junction on Saturday night. Initiatory steps were taken to establish the association and a strong display of enthusiasm was shown for the venture.

Railway Y. M. A Chicago Junction Akron Nhe

No bids on Empire Mow, Reaper plant assets offered

A mix of the interests of J. F. Set Dorling & Co in the Empire Mow and Reaper plant and in the Dallding office near MUU wt was offered from 1t Din Thuraday by Woo Cur Teh. No bids were received. Likely there will be a readvertisement on the way price.

J. F

Publishers' Announcement of Akron Democrat Offices Move

The Akron Daily Democrat and Akron Times announce removal of their offices Saturday to the Mill street and Broadway building opposite the Windsor hotel and the present Cy Building, recently purchased and remodeled by the Akron Democrat Co. Operations shift Monday with delivery uninterrupted until Saturday evening. All business thereafter will be at the new offices offering improved facilities.

Akron Daily Democrat Akron Times Democrat Millsl Broadway Wiidtor Akron Democrat Co Democrat Company South Main St

Akron Plumbers Strike Affects City Work

Four and twenty Akron union plumbers have joined a Thursday declared strike. Most plumbing shops report almost no work. No official statements from either side. meetings yielded no public results. Nonunion workers are few as cold weather and frozen water pipes approach. employers claim they can cover essential repairs.

Akron Carpenter's Lad

Danish West Indies transfer treaty announced in Washington

Secretary Hay and Danish minister Constantine Brun sign the 24 content treaty sliding Denmark’s cession of the Danish West Indies to the United States. The document will be submitted to the Senate for ratification immediately.

Washington Din

Taxes Out an Important Figure at Apollo Institute

The twentieth annual Farmers Institute in Apollo Opera house, Cuyanoga Balls, closes tonight after social pleasure and high quality talent. Miss Jessie Christensen and Miss Ivy Dell Merrill provided clever readings, with Mrs Thonnelley’s solos adding variety. Prof J F Hickin of Wooster Experimental Station spoke on five farm branches and their value to farmers. Dr. S Py Unth of Buchtel College presented on taxation reform in Ohio, insisting on fair tax distribution and historical context. He cited Ohio Constitution limits on state expenditure and challenged reformers to ground claims in history.

Animal Farmers’ Institute Apollo Opera Hone Cuyanoga Jessie Christensen Ivy Dell Merrill Thonnelly J. F. Hickwin Wooster Py Unth Buchtel College Ohio Prof. Orth Olio Oho

Cold Wave Forecast Shrinks Into Northwest Region

A sharp cold wave moves up the Northwest as meteorologists warn of plummeting temperatures. By tomorrow morning the thermometer may read five degrees, with even colder weather projected for Sunday across the area.

Angry Dentist Arrest Warrant In Tooth Pulling Incident

Prosecutor John son issues arrest warrant for Dr. Alex Murray a dentist in St Louis over an alleged assault on 10 year old Leo Portler Portler says Murray threatened to pull every tooth unless his mother sent $9 then pulled a tooth fragment with forceps Leaving the root exposed authorities pursue charges in a case marked by a frenzied confrontation at the dentist office

St. Louis Johnson Alex Murray Leo Portler

Wernts Family Retires From Public Acrobatic Acts

The Wernts family of Akwon, renowned acrobats, retire from public life after a storied career. Leader Mead Wernts plans to open a restaurant and cafe on Wooster Avenue, signaling a quiet end to their major trapeze performances.

Wernts Akwon Mead Wernts Wooster Ave

Ex-Treasurer John Mesey Indicted Over School Funds

Douglas county grand jury returns an indictment against former state Treasurer John B. Mesey for alleged misappropriation of school funds deposited at Union Stock Yards National Bank of South Onusha. Amounts range from 10,000 to 100,000 with uncredited interest. Testimony came from bank cashier McPherson and other officials.

Onutha Neb Dun Douglas County

Reappointed Akron Postmaster Dr Ebright Wins Roosevelt Nod

Dr Ebright was reappointed postmaster of Akron by President Roosevelt. His first term expired January 1 and his reappointment followed a Thursday approval. A congressional colleague wrote Wednesday that he had recommended Dr Ebright for reappointment.

Ebright Akron

Lathers' Union Claim Made In Ohio Contest

Lathers' Union member John Arm of Gile claims faster work and reliability in Cleveland against rival lather Charles Scotwhl of New York. Arm asserts he can install more tiles and finish work promptly, challenging the rival to a test of skill and speed.

John Arm Lathes’ Union Ohio Charles Scotwhl New York Cleveland

Violinist Kubelík Seeks Ideal Love For Musical Inspiration

St Louis born violinist Kubelík speaks of longing for a soulmate who would die for him and awaken his music. He recalls a Riviera romance with an American girl, but has not yet found his ideal, seeking a partner of character over beauty.

St Louis Dan Kubenk Kubelik Tiy Kubelii Nizua France Riviera

No Better: Mrs Ingersoll in Extreme Serious Condition

Mrs Olive Ingersoll remains in grave danger after being attacked by her son in law D C Blakeslee with a heavy fire poker on Wednesday night. Her skull is fractured and there is no improvement per her physician. Blakeslee is still at large as police and telegraphed descriptions seek him in Akron, Cleveland, and surrounding cities. Photographs and copies are being circulated nationwide to aid his capture.

Olive Ingersoll D. C. Blakeslee Moarderonk Asan Fila Akron Blakeslee Cleveland Blakeslea

Akron Court Hearing Over Cash Request Turns Odd

A man seeking seven dollars and fifty cents for housekeeping arrives from Los Angeles via Pittsburgh, asking the Poor Director's office in Akron for cash. The exchange grows tense as officials offer aid but the man demands cash only, then abruptly leaves, not revealing his landlord or further details.

Post Office Row Over Copley Postmaster Fire and Possible Reforms

A petition circulated in Copley seeks removal of Postmaster Walter A. Randall and appointment of Hart Lowe of a general store. The move reflects local discontent with Randall’s office location and a push for a tree line delivery, with mixed sentiment among residents and businesspeople.

Copley Washington Walter A. Randall Hart Lowe Randall Hart Lowe's Thurdall

Sunday's Charity Concert at Grand Opera House

Foster's band performs a Sunday afternoon charity concert at the Grand Opera house to raise funds for buying cows for the poor. The program includes Mareh and Tropic pieces, Flower Song Hearts and Flowers, Ensueno Seductor, Old Kentucky Home variations, Day Dreams, Patrol, and Wue and Gray.

Grand Army Quartet Patrol Wue and Gray Dolbey Vantasia Theo Bendex

Taken to Cleveland for treatment after illness

Taken to Cleveland, Mrd. 2 semerting, who has been suffering for some time from von pleation of diseases, has been taken to Cleveland, where he will receive treatment for a week or two at ay hospital.

Semerting Cleveland Ay Hospital

City Seeks New Sewer Plans For Jackson Street Areas

City Commissioners on Friday instructed Civil Engineer Payne to prepare plots for sewers along Jackson Street from Main to the canal, Wabashy Avenue from Euclid to Exchange Street, and Codding Street from Wabash Avenue to Livingston Street.

Payne T Jackséin St Wabasty Ave Euclidays Exchange

Portage Teachers Institute Program Details

The Portage township teachers institute will meet at the second Mig school house on Merriman street Friday night February 2. The program includes greetings by Miss Lil. Man Bottum, music, recitations by pupils, guitar, solos and songs by Dr. O. Betz Mamie Frederick and Miss Lida Botanim, plus selections on Picturesque America and Patriots of the Revolution.

Portage Township America E. E. McNeeiys O. Betz

Inspectors complete Akron building fire escape inspection

District Inspectors Warren D. HUM of Warren and John W. Bath of Elyria concluded an Akron building inspection at Fire Chief Mertz's request. They tested 12 story structures for proper fire escapes. a two week report to the State Board is planned. The law requires three story buildings to have fire escapes, and violations were found.

Warren D. Hum Warren John W. Bath Elyria Akron Mertz

Gifted Badges Highlight Fire Chief Mertz

A Columbus friend sent Fire Chief John T. Mertz four shiny badges as a thoughtful tribute. The note praises the badges as prettier than those he has worn, framing the gesture as a notable personal honor from the community.

Columbus John T. Mertz

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