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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
4
Fragmented OCR recounts lively Akron politics with pushes for Democratic dominance, auditor requests, harsh street confrontations, and race with reformers. Mentions specific names, county focus, court actions, and public works while highlighting tension between candidates and factions.
Fragmentary, garbled lines describe a tense scene about a board, money, and private troubles. The text hints at a confrontation or critique of power and influence, with references to promises and a lack of privacy. Names, dates, and clear events are obscured by the OCR.
Notice appears to describe stamp sales at a Post Office, with unclear names and dates. Some readable fragments mention May and month cycles, silos, and a public notice tone. Entities are largely garbled. core idea points to a community stamp sale event and dated reference.
A Monday city committee meeting in Akron discussed a lengthy report by Voster on bond handling and sewer contracts. Koster, Foster, and others clashed over misused funds, contractor noncompliance, and the timing of payments, with calls to compel detailed accountability from city officials and to table the report for further review.
The Board of City School Examiners grants teaching certificates to fifty seven educators after a period of prolonged study and examination. Names listed include Elizabeth Bauman, Helen Holley, Benjamin Case, Samuel Moore, Leonie Clark, Sarah Doty, Georgia Moana, Mabel Pierce, Anna Ty, Catharine Walter, Nora Youts, and others, with varying certification durations up to three years. The notice outlines eligibility and credentialing by the city examiners.
A fragmented OCR listing reads many personal names from Sara De Bite to Catherine Werks, including May Belle Coll Tessie 1 Weeemm and Jennie L. Rood. The text presents a roster of individuals with varied spellings and uncertain roles, lacking context or events.
The ad contrasts cost versus value, noting cork costs 8 cents a pound but its value lies in what it saves. It warns shoppers, especially women, to consider what they receive beyond price. Ivory Soap is pitched as a bargain that pays back ten to twenty times its cost in savings, claiming Ivory floats and proves itself with every use.
Report notes a lack of notable anticipation for the June 15 Republican convention and delegate elections. The piece forecasts a familiar crowd of delegates and hints at possible discussion of Akron governance reform amid a political backdrop. A testimonial claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured a Virginia man’s chronic facial sore after doctors failed.
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