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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1899

Page

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TWO LIVES LOST IN TERRIFIC WRECK NEAR SEASONS

Grief stricken wife and mother suffer as a fatal crash on the A., K. & C. line north of Cuyahoga Falls kills Howard Martin, 14, and fatally injures Earl T. Martin. Several others injured, some seriously, as three cars collide in a wind and rain storm near Gilbert and Seasons switches. Police, doctors, and ambulances rush to scene. causes remain under inquiry with damaged signaling and communication cited as contributing factors.

Gilbert Cuyahoga Falls Howard Martin Earl T. Martin Akron City Hospital T. C. Parks W.C. Jacobs Park Kelly F.D. Smith Smith W. B. Middleton W.S. Hough A. H. Bill Cuyanoga Falls

Akron Man Elected President of Ohio Democratic Club Association

A. G. Bachtel of Akron was elected president of the Ohio Association of Democratic Clubs by acclamation at Columbus. Durbin and Roemelin initially stood, with Roemelin withdrawing as Bachtel gained the majority. Akron delegates led the effort, and Columbus will host the convention next year. Akron officials attended the banquet and included J. McBride and C. W. Kempel among others.

A.C. Bachtel Akron Ohio Association of Democratic Clube Columbus Durbin Kenton R. H. Roemelin Cincinnati Baehtel Bachtel Nouagh Roemelin Conve Wayne A. T. Knorr Darke L. W. Brown Fulton CC. Benner B. B. Findley Dayton John McBride J. K. Simmons A. C. Bachtel C. W. Kempel George Brodt Dow. Holloway Ohio He Atkinson Mogadore Wis

Wreck Tale Linked to Akron Train Run Toward Cleveland

A fragmented report describes a train bound for Cleveland leaving Akron at 2.00, with car No. and crew member Ambrose Bedford aboard. A storm toppled trees across tracks near Bedford, causing confusion and delays as passengers, including Spurgeon and Meterman Join Geib, boarded cars leaving Cuyahoga Falls. Motorman Har T and Martin are named in the wreck sequence as authorities sort the incident.

Cavabory Falls Northfield Fred Welker Mr. Marlin Clarence D. Smith Cuyahoga Falls Geo. Paul Senson Geib Mr. Smith Mr. Paul Martin Wm. F. Exline Clarence D. Clogston Benjammith George Paul Ambrose Spurgeon John Geib Howard Martin Cuyahoga Fall Cleveland Cart Akron Ambrose Bedford Spurgeon Meterman No. 5 Bedford Har T

City weighs buying Akron Water Works plant

The General Improvement committee met with Geo W Crouse president of the Water Works company to discuss city purchase. The vote of the people is needed to empower purchase with four disinterested appraisers selecting a fifth. The 2 year franchise allows purchase after five years at the appraiser set price. Estimated price is 850000 dollars and Akron uses about 4 million gallons daily.

Akron General Improvement Committee Geo. W. Crouse The Water Works Company IBM

Animals Thrown Into Well and Contaminated Water

Motion filed by attorney T L Childs seeks removal of receiver F B Theiss over Wells farm after a transfer to Drake allegedly to injure him. Childs claims abandoned well cleaning caused dead animals and water contamination endangering his family. Several divorce actions noted including Andrew Mutsehler v Mary and others. Charles and his brother Jackson ordered to vacate, with contempt discharged. Receiver discharges and 30 days to respond in Root-Tea-Na case. Charlotte Birdsill and Dilla Kenepp divorce filings. Judgment against D I Morgan Boiler Co. for $1500 with 20 days to pay or property sale.

T. L. Childs C. H. Palmer F. B. ‘Theiss Childs G. W. Read Drake Kohler Charles Jackson Charles Andrew Jackson Tobe Unamed K. E. Otis

Coal demand outstrips supply in city markets

Demand for coal in the city reports supply barely meets current need. May and June see higher consumption than in many years. Tests continue in the new Massillon coal district in Wayne county near Doylestown by the Akron Coal company with satisfactory results. The pending purchase of the territory is expected to be consummated soon.

Ado New Massillon Wayne County Doylestown Akron Coal Company

Kin Association of Democratic Clubs Organized at Board of Trade

The Kin Association of Democratic Clubs organized with General E. B. Finley of Buostus as permanent chairman and Chas L. Swain of Cincinnati as secretary. About 100 delegates gathered in the board of trade auditorium when the convention was called to order. The story continues on the second page.

Conraues Daly S Kin Association of Democratic Clubs E. B. Finley Buostus Chas. L. Swain Cincinnati Board of Trade

City Council Improves Talks on Streetcar Extension

The improval committer met with Mr. Will Christy of Akron Traction and Electric Co at City Building to determine if streetcar lines can extend East Market street pavement by one year. Christy will confer with the company directors and report to the committee. Relatives and grocers prepare to attend Cyrus Miller’s funeral at the grocers’ hall on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Will Christy Akron, ‘Traction & Electric Co East Markut St Christy Cyrus Miller

Health Board meets with no quorum in last night session

Only members Palmer and Sargent attended the Health Board meeting. no action was taken due to lack of quorum. Mayor Young appointed committees including Sanitary with Sargent and Palmer, Finance with Palmer and Clausi er Lyon, and Public Builds with Koplin and Lyon.

Palmer Sargent Health Board Young Messrs Koplin Clauisier Lyon Weber

Personal notices of locals visiting friends and relatives

Mrs L A Seanes of 6 Miami street visits Oldeago N Geo. J Harter of Chardon returns from a pleasant visit with his parents Rev and Mrs Geo Harter of Ira avenue. Mrs Sim Scheuer of Cleveland visits Miss Floretia Moss of N Broadway. Chas Fillins of Warren among Friday visitors. J S Wilhelm of Canton Repository stalls visits city. Mrs Caroline Schoeninger and Mrs John Pando visit Hudson friends. Mr and Mrs Thomias Bearman and sons Willie and Links visit Isaac Stone of Wabashaw. The Misses Fannie and Apes Stair spend week in Cleveland with relatives. John Doran leaves for Boston for a new position. Dr and Mrs J Seiler return after four weeks in Indiana and Michigan. Mrs Anna Stone slowly improving. Mr and Mrs J M Tretany visit Cleveland. Out of town guests at Lou Lake Park hotel include R A Robbins St Thomas Ontario J A Park Gen Bate A C Park Miss Gertrude and Kate Flick Mr and Mrs J W Hencke Cleveland W J Gaselin Wooster Mrs Wilkins Cherry Grove Pa Akron guests include Mr and Mrs W E Hamsum Mr and Mrs J D Shader Mr and Mrs G W Ruckle Mr and Mrs Chas E Howland Mr and Mrs D P L Marvin Mr and Mrs Ed Gibbs Chas H Adams Chas A Kuster Claude Lilly B F Whiteal Will Sader Miss Jennie Hall and Miss B G Leminen Mr and Mrs Chas Mooney

L. A Seanes Miami St Oldeago Geo J. Harter Chardon Geo. Harter Ira Ave Sim Scheuer Cleveland Floretia Moss N. Broadway Chas. Fillins Warren J. S. Wilhelm Canton Caroline Schoeninger John Pando Hudson Thomias Bearman Willie Links Niles Isaaiel Stone Wabashaw Fannie Sod Apes Stair Clevelaned John Doran Boston Indiana Michigan Anna Stone J. M. Tretany SL West State St Lou Lake Park Hotel R. A. Robbins St. Thomas Ontario J. A. Park Gen. Bate A. C. Park Gertrude Kate Flick J. W. Hencke W. JJ. Gaselin Wooster Wilkins Clerry Grove Akron WE. Hanseuim J. D. Shader G.W. Ruckle Chas E. Howland DP. L. Marvin Ed Gibbs Chas. H. Adams Chas. A. Kuster Claude Lilly BF. Whiteal Will Sader Jennie Hall B. G. Leminen Chas. Mooney

Akron Stoneware Company Heads Toward Capital Pact

Plans to form a consolidated Akron headlined by a 2 000 000 dollar capital. A Columbus meeting chaired by Russell H Kent tried to unite stoneware plants but faced opposition and no firm merger emerged. Additional licensing and competing efforts are expected next month.

Americal Chittenden Hotel Columbus Russell H. Kent

New President Seen at Menipal Meeting of Diamond Motel Company

A garbled report notes a planned change at the Diamond Motel Company with a push to depose President QC and Barber. It mentions shifts in enforcement development and a Harepen contingent forming bases in a state. Effie Flaytes and Bertha Sleottian are named among elected members at a state convention.

Shane See Diamond Motel Company Barber Ube Tindice Sons of Vetontis Colingtare Effie Flaytes Aienowr Connect Bertha Sleottian Elie

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Bedford & Cleveland Rali T. Martin Howard A. Bo City Hospital William Clogston Springfield Mass James G. Grant T. Parks Clogston Power Paper Company Holyoke Ambrose Spargean Benjamin F. Extine Ontario St Akron Elty Hospital Kimball Exline Democrat Myself Paul Mr. Clogston Marin Wee Mr. Martin Spurgeon Re Benjamingk, Extine Howard St Tallmadge St Billow E. O. Leberman Iite A. G. Bachtel Association of Demo Cratic Clubs Col. Bryan Chicago Platform B. Dreher’s House News Andrew Mutsehler Mary Charlotte Birdsill Isidore Birdsill Dilla Kenepp Kenepp N. R. Steiner D. I. Morgan Boiler Company Randolph Park Our Rann Bryan Grocers Mabel Hess A. Repner Henry Gramima Susair Willis Board of Health W. E. Young Summit County Ne Neals Edmund T. Sheehy Erop Long Lake Stoneware Trust Sinilee Lisinesi Sonmie Af Flor Trent C. Barber
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