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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1902

Page

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Yaqui uprising forces clash with Mexican troops in Sonora

A Tucson despatch reports Yaqui Indians mounting a major attack near Hermosillo. Sixty soldiers were killed or wounded as Mexican forces, led by Gen Torres, retreated toward Hermosillo. The Yaqui army, estimated at 1,000, loots, blocks rail lines, and overruns telegraph stations as reinforcements prepare for a decisive mountain battle.

San Francisco Tucson Ariz Geu Torres Mazatan Hermorille Gelko Gomez Jose Waljo Hernigaillo Hermosillo Senora Lak Torres Larenko Torres Mastan Montana Nogales Turson Arma Hermosilla Ambiascade Ax Hoon Korres

Company B to Elect New Captain After Blackburn Transfer

The Highth regiment appoints Captain Harry J. Blackburn as Commissary officer, triggering a quick change in Company B leadership. Lieutenant William A. Walkup is expected to be elected captain, with Lieutenant Oln E. Prine likely promoted to first lieutenant. A second lieutenant will be chosen from noncommissioned officers, with Sergeants Roy Walkup, duties R. Thomas, and Harry Tresp named as possible contenders.

Harry J. Blackburn Highth Regiment Rinkburn Wich Fiest William A. Walkup Blackburn Oln E. Prine Mira

Has Lost His Fortune But Is a Happy Man

New York reports Edouard Reynal de Saint Aichel, once wealthy and influential in St Pierre, arrived penniless with his wife and child after escaping Mont Pelé eruptions. They seek relatives in Fort de France as the Mont Pelée disaster unfolds and the family's fortunes vanish.

New York Edouard Reynal de Saint Aichel St. Piortre Ken Mont Peles Mme, de Saipe Michel Fort de France Jeft St. Pierre Wil Mort de Vrinco Willy

Home Grown Strawberries Reach Akron Market

The first home grown strawberries arrived in Akron on Tuesday from Squire Solomon Kaplin’s Merriman road garden. Frost damaged early vines, with only a few berries on the highlands and none on the lowlands. A small lot will be available this week and larger supplies expected in late next week.

Akron Squire Solomon Kaplin Merriman Road

A Quarter Million Dollars As a Gift to Kitchener

London June 4 In the House of Commons today the government tender a message from King Edward acknowledging Lord Kitchener’s eminent services and recommending the King grant him 50000 pounds as a signal reward.

Kitchener London Howse of Commons A. Balfour Edward Lord Kitchener Beng Desirous Istayar Lord Kitchenor

Locust Pie a Real Treat in Baltimore Feud

In Baltimore on June 4 George Jochat and Paul P Allund hosted a locust pie feast at Lawnvill e Residence with about 20 guests. Locusts were prepared by baker Brobat of Fanravillé and the dish resembled a custard pie with a distinct meat filling.

Baltimore George Jochat Paul P. Allund Lawnville Paul Artiand Brobat Fanravillé Michael A. Graham Lawville

Locust Pie Debate Stirs Breakfast Table

A quirky historical note describes Browhat noting a hamburger parody while Aly Ind proposes a fourteen year locust pie test. Mr Hrochat’s party aims to probe Mr Althind's claim locust pie could be a viable dish as many readers declare locust pie to be tasty.

Land Aly Ind Hrochat Althind

Flood Strikes Joliet Town After Torrential Rains

Reports from Joliet describe floodwaters sweeping low city streets causing drownings and damage. Officials warn of continued risk as water recedes slowly and authorities seek to restore safety, relief teams mobilized amid the disaster.

Joliet Taller Walter Erecka

McNeil Boiler Co. stockholders elect officers

At a Tuesday meeting of stockholders the organization of the McNeil Boiler Co. was completed by the election of officers. George A. Rempel was named president, B. L. Dodge vice president, J. H. Miller secretary and treasurer, with board members MW, FF Cook, and WW Arum. Meh Ben Campbell will remain as manager.

McNeil Boller Co Geo. A. Rempel B. L. Dodge J. H. Miller FF. Cook Arum Titec Fort Meh Ben Campbell

Canton Railways Apply For Double Track Upgrade

In Canton the Canton Akron Wheteie Hailway Companies have applied to the Canton Connell for the wiloge of Inylig a double track on their line, with authority sought to begin work on June 17. The filing signals intent to expand capacity and improve service on the route.

Canton Canton-Maesillon Akron Wheteie Connell Wiloge Inylig

Akron High School Commencement Exercises Delayed

Bright clever subjects chosen by many for Akron High School commencement in the Assembly room Thursday and Bele day evenings. Program includes music by New England’s Finest Herbert Le Clark, several orations by Horst Ade nine Vance and Pelton, recitations, and an original story. Benediction by Shentel, music by Movvs Sestette, and presentations by Mr Kingsbury president of the Board.

Akron High School Nimed New England Herbert le Clark Hey C. L. Alspach Chattaway Alla Lucretia Taylor John H. Horst Mina T. Adenine Weiris Edna M. Vance Seviliea Mabel C. Watson Tette—Bratton Ovation Abbie L. Houston Writton Brotherhood of Nations Jenee W. Stahl Bessie M. Selden Nelle Pelton Benjamin Moty Whitman Benedict Teannette Reid Cornelia Cran Laura HK Shentel Benediction Movvs Sestette MacAgent Mizaler Maohie OvationAinorten Foundation Park A Mecohran Oliver Wendell Holmes Ideunte Gardyneill Portinie Mobles Cotseu Wils VY Hosanna Taties Russell Lowell Berthy Mueller Treephine B. Tilete Sanehie A. Duncan Alfied Tennyson Coliseum C. Bay Mioud Foote Catherine G. Or Mratii Fo Phen Dreyfus Victor Huge Besse G Tedtek The Temple of Fame Margaret Thomas Ast Kingsbury Board of Bawendon Mores

Rise In Detroit United Stocks Claveliod 0 June dT

News from Detroit reports Detroit United stock actions involving Everett & Moore and the Bankers' Committee. The group extended options on holdings in Detroit United Street Railway, stock traded on Cleveland and New York exchanges, with significant sales absorbing much of the holdings by New York Cleveland and Chicago buyers. Everett & Moore planned a partial withdrawal of 12 000 to 16 000 shares while continuing to manage the property, as New York prices rose to 78 3 4d and later to 80.

Netfort United Street Railway Company Prees Tash Bankers’ Committee Agndente Holtings Fon Group Capitatista Detroit United New York AOD

Printers in Chicago Vote First Wage Rise in 20 Years

Chicago printers union No 14, reluctant to strike, secures a wage increase for over 1,800 workers from $11 to $11.50 per week. Dispute over apprentice ratios remains to be settled by arbitration after three weeks of agitation beginning three weeks ago.

Chicago Chie Vzo

Teased about love affair ends in suicide attempt

A 16 year old girl at her mother's home faced repeated teasing by boarders over a young man's attention. She swallowed carbolic acid and died in city hospital after a troubled sequence of visits by the man and persistent harassment.

Joerdernini Joely Sam Angi Howe Entiktont Norice

No Such Thing in New York Body of Proof Denied

A city resident named Wulff denies forming a suicide club linked to a Chicago trip. He says a German letter to Wielmmann was business related and not an admission of organization. The piece mentions a museum of heart disease and a suspected poison misinterpreted as fatal illness.

New York Wulff Jetteed Chicago Hemani Walt Wielmmann

Volcano activity sparks Grant County town’s excitement

Local reports describe smoke seen near a volcano a few miles from Albornerque. UB Marshal McKeehan notes arrivals, while travelers aboard trains remark on smoke progressing toward the vane. A resident claims the crater’s plume indicates the region’s largest volcano is active.

Albornerque Marshal McKeehan Grant

Appointed Administratrix in Henry Perking Estate

Mee Krome W. Perkins has been named administratrix of the estate of the late Henry Perking. The appointment records the legal authority to manage assets debts and liquidation as directed by the court.

Krome W. Perkins Tate Henry Perking Bond

Onward the Akron Normal Class Holds Commencement

Akron Normal Training school held commencement in the high school Assembly room Tuesday evening. The class motto Onward appeared on a banner. Graduates Mixtes Adelaide Soulen Foltz Alma Ada Nice Irma Adele Robinson Mary Josephine Spuller Hila Pearl Tickvor. Juniors Carle James Dorothy Roepke Margaret McNeal Mabel Angie Marcella Runpey Kya Isbell. Principal Elizabeth F. Pevey presided. Supt H V Hotebkie introduced speaker H G Williams of Marietta. Williams urged a trained teacher blends theory with practical skill. Diplomas were presented by A T Kingsbury. Leonore Martin sang a solo.

Akron Normal Training School Mixtes Adelaide Soulen Foltz Alma Ada Nice Irma Adele Robinson Mary Josephine Spuller Hila Pearl Tickvor Mixes Carle James Dorothy Roepke Margaret McNeal Mabel Angie Marcella Runpey Kya Isbell Ingfranenta Esther Frank Emily Dawson Corn Eloise Mary Do Sephine Weber la A. Priest H. V. Hotebkie H. G. Willams Marietta Willams Nora Ohio University Williams Dogibe Elias Elizabeth FB. Pevey Noymedl Tysining School Leonore Martin

Boer War Ironies Rise in Vereeniging Farewell

Soldiers meet as friends as the Boer surrender at Vereeniging brings cordial scenes and fraternization. Botha writes to burghers thanking them for obedience and urging loyalty to the new government while Kitchener’s address elicits hearty responses from Boer delegates. Generals depart for Europe to raise funds for distressed burghers amid a cold night fireside gathering.

Traneénal Borre Vereeniging Air Vender Dal Bowne Haden Powel Posatbie Louis Botha Lord Kitchener Knap Dnptief Venseniging Trafa Tallreund Qld Bethe Delarey Kener Schalk-Burger Botha Jn

Rope Paper Mills May All Be Sold

Twenty one rope paper makers met in the Hollenden and began talks to sell all property to a single firm for 11 million dollars. The plan, described as a straightforward sale, pauses two weeks for consultations with remaining manufacturers. Attorney Frank M. Atterholt of Akron leads negotiations, with ties to Pittsburg Glass and Great Western.

United States Hollenden Paar Frank M. Atterholt Akron Pittsinee Glass Co Great Western Gereal

Portions of Columbia Rink Site Sold in Two Transfers

A trustee sale of the old Columbia rink property near the former City Hall yielded two parcels. Geo M. Keuspel bought a 25-foot frontage on South Main Street for 3000 dollars, while Mrs. Com Curtice acquired the 15 to 20 foot section at the same price per foot, totaling 7000 dollars. An option exists on the remaining 40 foot portion at 150 dollars per front foot, with anticipated store use by Keuspel. Prices show a 7 percent rise from sheriff sale values two years earlier at 80 dollars per foot, signaling a land value uptick along South Main Street.

Old Columbia Rink Old City Hall E B. W. Stuart Te Jan A. Te Conger Stain Staiis 4Ieo. M. Keuspel Com M. Curtice George L. Curtice Akron Printing Co Anger Kempel Tle

Money Lost in Quick Wealth Scam Hits Bellefontaine

Bellefontaine Ohio June 4 patrons of Henshall Hronner and Co New York report their failure in a quick riches scheme promising weekly dividends from race winnings. Nearly 100 local investors lost funds including widows and others who withdrew from safer ventures. One man sent 100 Saturday and is now waiting for recovery while others seek refunds from the dubious venture.

Bellefontaine Henshall, Hronner & Co New York Fim Pheir Juul Iverymian

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McNeil Boiler Co Detroit United Suicide Club Normal Training School Trouble Between Association Thomas Phillips Co Atterholt Cleveland Plain Dealer Akron Paper Co Wowie Thomax Phillips Columbia Rink
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