This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
2
Complaints have surged in Akron and surrounding towns over disorder at eating and drinking spots as Mayor Russell considers warrants upon affidavits. A dispute led to a fine for Cochran after an on street quarrel. Funeral attendance, family losses, travel by Rev Knight, and talks of purchasing a hotel were noted among regional updates with local figures and business owners referenced.
A fragmented local notice touts a medicine called Toles's Kidney Cure as a solution to diabetes and other diseases, urging protection through cheap insurance and mentioning several names such as M. Latter, J. Lampartoy, and A Warner. The text is garbled but presents a health cure claim linked to commercial products.
Auditors in Hamilton Butler Warren and Montgomery counties completed a full appraisal of the Southern Ohio Traction Company. Main line valued at 3000 per mile rolling stock at 500 per mile and tools plants. county assessments list Hamilton 21000 Butler 18000 Warren 17000 Montgomery 18000 totaling 290000 for two years. Ira W Kelley of Mansfield Pa reported poor health due to kidney trouble and credits Foley's Kidney Cure for relief and shares his testimonial.
Stockholders of the Disamoend Match Company receive notice of a June 12 dividend payment described as quarterly. The text also mentions a volatile stock movement in Chicago and scattered phrases about orders and a dancing academy event, reflecting chaotic OCR.
The Ohio Sunday School Association gathers in Akron with Rev W O Thompson as president and Rev B Miller as vice president. Officers, committees, and local arrangements are outlined, with historical notes, objects, and a large song service guiding the convention.
Advanced clans clash at GORI in a militant style dance showcase. The event features prominent groups performing intricate routines and staging a high energy display amid security measures.
The Hudan community hosts a civic gathering estimated at about 1 000 visitors with crowd numbers surpassing 2 000. Organizers and local merchants push a substantial program, aiming to publish a complete attendee register by tonight as plans for the festival unfold.
An advertisement touts Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for long standing menstrual issues and weight gain. A testimonial from Mrs. A Tol shares dramatic gains from 95 to 140 pounds and praises the remedy. The piece then shifts to a historical celebration in Hudson Ohio with civic details, a parade, a centennial program, and local biographies.
A man named W. Lavinge of Crestiine tried to flee detectives in Toledo police headquarters and ran toward Nberty through the front door. Officers fired a volley for two shots before arresting him. He confessed to stealing a horse and driving to Foleda from Galion Inez Saturday night.
Akron Paper Company tests a gas well near the tin plant in Boston township with a meter showing 54,000 cubic feet per day at 20 feet depth. The well has flowed for a month and further depth may yield a larger supply. A second test is planned tomorrow and if pressure remains heavy two more wells may be drilled at Olive. County Commissioners consider a new road from Wingerter’s crossing to the Trip, parallel to A and C FR lines. no action taken.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.