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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1901

Page

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Principle not places drives Ohio Democratic Convention

Special correspondence from Columbus reports a festive Ohio Democratic Convention scene with Kilbourn the favored nominee. Johnson faction pushes tax reform planks including open assessing boards and saleable value appraisals. McLean faction seen weaker though Montgomery County contest lingers as delegates arrive amid handshakes and parade of familiar county figures.

Johnson Montgomery County Jos. Dowling Wm. Tomilson Bearn Louie Bernard Harry Wilson Judge Smalley

Burglar Falls 80 Feet After Ladder Breaks

In New York a burglar, identified as George Gardner, fell 80 feet while climbing from a fourth to a third story window on a homemade ladder in an uptown office building. Janitor Christopher Anderson also injured after shouting for help and jumping from a window. Both men were taken to a hospital. Gardner suffered broken legs and may not recover while Anderson will live.

New York Christopher Anderson Anderson Hel George Gardner

No Sham About This Duel on Third Avenue

In New York on July 9 a quarrel led Mabel Harrie and Pauline Wilson to duel on Third avenue. Harrie produced a three inch blade while Wilson used a razor, drawing a large crowd but no further details of injuries or outcome were reported.

New York Mabel Harrie Pauline Wilson Third Avenue Afernoon Harris Wilson

Bloodied Fight Ended With Hospitalization Of Opponents

A five minute fight between two women left Mabel Harris badly cut on the face and bleeding heavily, prompting hospital transport. One antagonist fled the scene as street cleaners hosed away the gore from the sidewalk.

Mabel Harris

Councilman Martin Demands City Commission Budget Estimate

Councilman Andrew Martin insists there be no tax levy for city purposes this year unless the City Commissioners provide an estimate of upcoming expenses. He claims the commission blocked the levy ordinance by ruling the Council has no right to see the year's budget figures. The dispute centers on whether the Board must share expense projections with the Council. The issue remains tied to the levy ordinance during his term.

Andrew Martin Mr. Martin Tuesayy

Dems rally at Great Southern amid Kilbourn nomination buzz

Wm Thomas Judge Brocker and Senator Long attend at the Great Southern Democratic head quarters as neighbors show strong support for Col Kilbourn. Kilbourn badges and pictures fill the town in this energized lead up to tonight’s preliminary contests after district Democrat meetings. The platform fight could shape the convention mood.

Wm. Thomas Judge Brocker Senator Long Great Southern State Central Committee Col. Kilbourn Kilbourn

Johnson efforts center on platform at Columbus convention

Delegates at the Democratic State convention in Columbus will push to pass their platform. Cuyahoga will not accept any seats offered by the McLean faction. It appears Anthony Howells of Stark will win the Lieutenant Governorship.

Columbus Ohio Kilbourn Johnson Cuyahoga McLean Anthony Howells Stark

Fight over Columbus platform dominates Great Southern lobby

Delegates at the Great Southern gathering discuss John son on the Columbus platform. Most expect it not to pass. The Cuyahoga group met in Forest City for an advance conference at seven o'clock last evening, with continuation noted on page eight.

Son Great Southern Forest Patter H

Boer Losses Report From Lord Kitchener

Lord Kitchener reports Boer losses since July 1 include 49 killed, 27 wounded, 182 taken prisoners, 81 surrendered. Also 149 rifles, 7000 rounds of ammunition, 12 wagons, and many horses and cattle captured by the British.

London Lord Kitchener

Mrs Sarah Taylor Dies in Indianapolis

Mrs Sarah Taylor wife of former Kentucky Governor died at 8 this morning after a several weeks illness. She came to Indianapolis a year ago last May following her husband who settled there to avoid arrest in Goebel conspiracy charges.

Indianapolis Ind Sarah Taylor Taylor Goebel

Fortune teller Mannia Lowhouse Arrested in Swindle Attempt

In St Louis on July 9Spl Mannia Lowhouse a fortune teller was arrested for attempting to swindle a Chicago merchant of 2000. Early this morning she reportedly snatched an electra light globe and ate it, leaving her in agony and likely to die.

St Louie Mannia Lowhouse Chicago

Concert Pleases Large Perkins Park Audience

A free Sunday afternoon concert by the K. O. M. band in Perkins Park drew a large crowd. The music and the band's appearance were well received by those present.

Perkins Park

Real Power In Religion Group Shifts Meeting Schedule

Ciocionatl, duly P-Bpl ped has been decided by Christian Endeavorers that the annual minss meeting Ie tosing it force. The lack of interest is due to it not being an executive body and unable to settle matters. Meetings will be held biennially hereafter with the next likely in St Louis in 1903. Requests for it have come from India and Australia.

Ciocionatl St. Louis India Australia

Pro-Boer Demonstration Planned in Paris July 14

Reports from Paris describe preparations for a large pro-Boer demonstration on July 14. The event will close with a procession after authorities compel the Batain to display the phrase No English here in public spaces.

Paris Spiri Qafes

Reverend Pruitt and Family Visit Pan-American Exposition

Reverend Pruitt his wife and children John Robert and Miss Ida travel this week to Buffalo for a week at the Pan-American Exposition. They will return in August to China for missionary work after being forced home by the Boxer uprising about a year ago.

Wreck at Nottingham Wrecks Lake Shore Limited

A Lake Shore Limited passenger train derailed at Nottingham at 8 am. Engineer Frank Anderson of Buffalo and mail clerk GC B McCollum of Cincinnati were killed. Several injured. A westbound freight broke in two, its rear striking the Limited, causing extensive damage exceeding $100,000.

Cleveland Nottingham Here Lake Shore Limited Frank Anderson United Buffalo GC. B. McCollum Cincinnati Limited

Italy Wants Coal from East Tennessee for Venice Export

Knoxville reports a joint order from local companies for 100000 tons of East Tennessee and Southeastern Kentucky coal to be shipped to Venice Italy within six months. The 1 cent is paid as the largest single export order ever placed with Southern mines.

Knoxville Tenn East Tennessee Southeastern Kentucky Venice Italy Southern

Brokers Halted Stock Market Raid

New York July 9 brokers attempted a raid to panic money markets after banks released poor statements. J P Morgan's Bank of Communications and Morgan Trust Co dumped 20 million dollars into Wall Street at 6 percent and blocked the brokers' gambit.

New York J. P. Morgan Bank of Commerts Ue Morgan Trust Co Wall Gama

Bakers Join Grocers and Butchers Picnic at Cottage Grove

Bakers will join grocers and butchers in a big joint picnic at Cottage Grove on July 24. All bakers will close for the day.

Cottage Grove

Stop Them Sunday Shows Spark Morality Storm

City officials clash over Sunday performances as Commissioner C L McMillen orders a ban after a bustrel show at Lakeside Park. Mayor Doyle considered suppression but did not issue the directive. Police Chief John Durkin to enforce the decision amid public concern.

John Durkin C. L. McMillen Lakeside Park Doyle McMillen

Gypsy fortune tellers roam near Salt Works

A band of gypsies near the Salt works wanders the town in two families. Two women with long black braids and silver jewelry tell fortunes, attracting coin offerings from locals.

Pingree's Estate Inventory Exceeds 400000

Detroit July 6 Spl The estate of the late Hagen and Mugree will inventory about 400000. He died without a will and his son has applied to be administrator.

Detroit Hagen & Mugree Bes

Estep Guests Visit East Exchanged Street Family

Mr. Frank W. Estep of New York is guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Eewo of East Ex changed st Mer. Estep has been in New York seven years and is with Frank Tousey Publishing. Hubert G. Hatep, another son, will graduate from Harvard College in two years. He is pursuing a Relentife course and preparing to give justice in that field. A few days ago the Estep family posed for a picture together.

Frank W. Estep New York Edwin W. Eewo East Exchanged St. Mer Estep Frank Tousey Publishing Hubert G. Hatep Mra Harvard College Relentife Dimeell

Four Generations Represented In Local Family Portrait

Four generations are shown in a family notice featuring ardent elder Mr. Ood Mes and James A Mondy of Akron. The parents of Mrs. Fontep are listed, with the younger generation including Mr. and Mrs. James Betep and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Katep.

Ood Mes James A Mondy Akron Fontep Mra James Betep Mr. and Mow Harry Katep

Largest NY clearing house debt paid in history

New York reports the National Bank of Commerce paid the record clearing house debt of 14 552 7 in free lending. Detroit notes the convention of the National Educational Association opens with about 10 000 educators in attendance.

National Bank of Commerce New York New York Clearing House National Book of Commerce Detroit National Educational Associaton

Fosburgh to Stand Trial for Sister's Murder at Pitufeld

Dispatch from Pitufeld Mass reports that Robt 8 Fosburgh will be tried July 18 for the murder of his sister May. Neighbors in Buffalo and later Tallmadge recall cordial family relations, calling the case one of the most mysterious in an American criminal court.

Pitufeld Mass Robt Fosburgh Miss May Francis L. Sperry Tallmadge Buffalo Trian Robi

Mrs Prank Clark Leaves For Extended Visit With Sister

Mrs Prank Clark and her son Darwin departed Monday evening from 800 East South Street for an extended visit with her sister, whom she has not seen in 25 years, as reported in the Democrat column.

Prank Clark Darwin East South St

The Fiend Is an Insane Laborer in Denver

June reports from Denver describe Christ Tensen, an insane laborer, wandering at midnight with a bloody knife. J Gingere reports his daughter missing after screams woke him. Minutes later a murdered child’s body is found. authorities arrest Jenson, tied to a two year terror against women and two prior killings.

Denver Col J. Gingere Jenson

Weather forecast reports heat wave across Kansan Missouri region

Unclear weather bulletin notes high heat with temperatures around 75 degrees and warmer conditions continuing. The forecast covers Kansas and Missouri areas with region wide warmth and dry conditions expected into the week.

Chermomesters Kansan Missouri Obio

Sworn in as special policemen for races

Tuesday sworn in as special policemen to be on duty at the races. Names listed include P. J. Cuiming, J. In Davis, A. Souers, Louis Loeder, Jobp Hogan, Albert Smith.

P. J. Cuiming J. In Davis

Inspector Appointed for Washington Street Sewer

Wn. Elzholz has been appointed inspector of the Washington street sewer at a daily wage of 2.50. The appointment sets a new standard for maintenance and oversight of city sanitation operations.

Wn. Elzholz Washington St

Woman in Canton Tried Poison Suicide at Park Concert

Special Correspondence Canton Ohio July 1910 Cantons Waterworks park scene during a band concert saw 18 year old Sphi Beste Burrell attempt suicide by laudanum after four girls planned to end their lives there. A bystander stopped her and doctors used a stomach pump to save her. She had left home recently following trouble there.

Canton Sphi—Beste Burrell Aicide Waterworks Park Burrell Bur Maxie

Divorced Catholics Bar Marriage Says Priest Won't Rule

Catherine Panton sues Guntav Yulwh for 45000 alleging breach of promise. Volmer admits engagement but cites a past divorce and Catholic restrictions. Both parties are Catholics and the church reportedly refuses to sanction a marriage outside their faith.

Catherine Panton Sply Holter Guntav Yulwh Breweh Cathe Ollie Catholic Church Ainn Holter Volzer Ham

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Johnson Platform Ohio Democratic Convention Columbus, O Askes Chas. P. Salen Tom L. Johnson McLean Men Negresses Martin John Mrs. Taylor Kentucky Lamp Globe Rev. Pruitt China Summit County Tennessee Companies Bakers Pingree Par—Warmer The Democrat Rell
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