02 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1901
Page
1
A large crowd gathered in mayoral court as Samuel A Kennedy and Dr G P Hill sought postponement of the horse whipping cases. Absence of 8 H Bert Keller’s wife and others prompted a Tuesday continuance to July 16, with Mayor Doyle signaling readiness to dispose of matters after full hearings.
North Hill residents appoint a committee to present resolutions from an indignation meeting on a bill. Mayor W B Doyle declines to receive them, asserting he will not be threatened or cajoled. The committee waits at City Hall, enters his private office at 8 05, but the mayor ends the interview quickly.
Suspended bank in Buffalo with capital listed as $100,000 and deposits totaling about $1,000,000. Impending action noted as of morning, with unclear details due to damaged text.
A brief note asserts that a group faces pressure from overlapping interests aligned with National City Bank, which had recently suspended activities. The fragment hints at ongoing financial or political maneuvering but lacks clear details or context.
A fragmentary weather note indicates showers likely tonight with a slight cooling trend especially in the north portion. Expect northeast winds and possible light rain across inland areas. Satellite hints and radar data suggest moisture remains localized.
A southbound passenger train on the New Castle branch of the Western New York and Pennsylvania division of the Pennsylvania system wrecked at 9:80 this morning three miles above New Castle. Sixteen passengers were injured, but no one was killed.
Tugh Rollins, once employed by a weather records firm, sues Columbia Chemical Company for 1008 dollars alleging carelessness caused a 12 foot pit fall injury. He claims heat had no effect. physicians note cooler conditions and steady breezes after 10 pm on Monday.
Letters to Mr Alling and his family preceded an arrest and bond posting to keep her from jail. A woman known as Jane was discharged by a deputy for conduct toward other young women in the office. A week later threatening letters arrived.
Reports from the machinist association headquarters indicate a gradual decrease in strikers at a rate of 1000 weekly. National Cash Register Co in Dayton Ohio reports all machinists back to work. Gould Pump Co in Seneca Falls New York signs hour day agreement and resumes. Case Engine Co in Mattoon Illinois also resumes. Southern railroad action pending.
Akron residents report that planned indignation meetings to discuss the assault on Samuel A. Kennedy are discouraged. An executive committee urged citizens not to hold further gatherings, saying Kennedy his family and attorney join in the request. The note lists members Myers Humphrey Bishop and others.
Miss Nellie B. Hardy chief deputy in County Recorder W Alling's office is under bond to appear in United States court in September to answer a charge of sending threats to a person.
Senator J Park Alexander and his son in law Prof Charles Wright of Middlebury Vermont plan a two month sail to Maniias for a Baltic Sea Norwegia trip. The voyage is said to benefit health and marks a second Europe journey for Alexander in recent years. In New York a man named Jacob Rogers, a locomotive builder, died at 11 am from sunstroke.
Akron hosts many guests as Youtsey the convicted conspirator in the Goe bel assassination is put to coal shoveling in Frankfort penitentiary after posing for a photograph without warden consent. Labor Day parade preparations grow with new unions forming in Barberton and Cuyahoga Falls and Canton. Eighth Regiment band secured and thanks extend to Col. Jon Winn and Knights of Labor organizers.
In Akron the Ice Men report their Monday sales set a record with 185 tons of ice consumed in various forms. If 270000 pounds were shared among 47188 residents, each would receive a cake of ice over five pounds, based on the figures from George W Bonnet and Slages Coal & Ive Co.
A meeting discussed officer nominations and decided to hold open ballots at the upcoming election. It was proposed to elect officers with Witgomur present at the gathering next week.
Five Black defendants were convicted in Pensacola after a July 2 incident described as tied to arms meat violence. The article notes the five were condemned for murders, with details limited to the courtroom outcomes and local remarks in Verran Heyday.
Springfield officials held a public sale last night for a city telephone franchise among three bidders the Springfield Citizens Springfield Independent and Springfield Home Telephone. The Home Company bid 2600 plus a fire department independent system while the Independent offered 85000 bonus plus 10 annually for the first 1000 lines and 1 each year thereafter. The Citizens defaulted on bidding but petitioned Probate Court to force grant. The Home bid was accepted with operation required within one year.
Plans are completed for the return of Mrs. McKinley to Canton, with the President and Mrs. McKinley intending to stay there until September 1 after their July 2 departure. This announces the forthcoming stay in Canton through late summer.
A special jury summoned to assess the appropriation of the Richland and Mahoning Railway Co. was taken this afternoon to the Old Forge to view the premises in the city.
The City Commissioners opened their session this afternoon as the City Board of Equalization and expect to take some time to finish their duties.
Boston Mass July 9 Spl All Summit County conventionality has been cast aside in the streets as men go about with just a measure of decency. Prosecuting Attorney B. M. Wana maker is confined to his home on By Market street by illness after a long period of poor health and a heavy business term.
Across the United States the heat kills and weakens as records fall. Phoenix tops 104 while New York reports multiple deaths and mass prostrations. Cities from Philadelphia to Cleveland log high temperatures with hospitals overwhelmed and open-air sleeping common. Authorities warn relief is hours away and cooling centers are urged.
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