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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
1
A cloud burst near Ellsberry Brown county washed away fences bridges and outbuildings. Water flooded all Ellsberry homes driving residents to hilltops. Fifty cattle drowned and telegraph lines were down. Commuter rescue crews aid survivors.
An advance guard of Potawatomi Indians arrived in Chicago at 4 am from Michigan to confer with an attorney on their right to possession of land along the lake shore designated by Capt. Streator. They assert ownership through discovery.
In Springfield Ohio Judge James P Goodwin sought police aid to keep Mrs. Anna Alexander away after she showed infatuation with him. The judge warned her to stay clear but she persisted prompting police involvement.
The Budara Toy Marble Co of Akron is formed by Frank J Brown, Frank D Brown, Charles Brown, Chas KE Beons and Blner Brown with capital stock $15,000. They will manufacture minckles jugs and general pottery expanding the business once run by ex Councillman Frank J Brown.
New York June 6 immigrant policy bars all individuals with pulmonary tuberculosis from entry to the United States. The exclusion applies despite any Boards of Special Inquiry discretion. the measure is a new order issued by Superintendent of Immigration Powderery.
Governor Otero of New Mexico, in Washington, argues for reappointment and urges statehood, citing a population over 250000 and vast natural resources including gold and oil. He notes census undercounted and pledges to press Congress for admission.
Baltimor e Maryland June graduate remarks at the Woman's College featured President Gilman of Johns Hopkins warning against an overreading craze. He cited Blind Helen Keller and urged students to avoid excessive reading, to cultivate thinking, and to broaden their mission with the microscope.
Snow covers the northeastern North Dakota towns of Rugby Larimore and Langdon as grinding winds continue. The weather system disrupts travel and prompts caution for residents in the region.
British forces under General Wilken defeat a Boer commando of about 400 near Warmbad in Northern Transvaal. Boers suffer 37 killed 100 captured. 18 wagons, 000 cattle and all supplies seized. British losses 3 killed 15 wounded.
Commander Wainwright moved to shield the naval academy from scandals by punishing Cadet Calvin J. Cressy of California. Cressy was court martialed for misconduct with younger cadets. Judge Advocate General Lemly approved the papers, Hackett dismissed the offense, and expulsion followed within two days. The case is seen as a warning to upperclassmen. Separately, Youngstown men contract with the Bureau Directory Co. for a census of the city.
An old National Cash Register Co employee is expected to return to work next Monday as premature publication of settlement plans and alleged interrupted negotiations fuel hopes for a ward settlement.
James Corbett and his wife will sail for Europe in two weeks. He aims to stage boxing exhibitions before Emperor William and King Edward, arranging partnerships and publicity. Corbett also announces the liquor license for his saloon has been denied yesterday.
A 16 year old, Leroy Groves, stabbed his sister Ida to death and killed his brother Melvin. He then set the farm on fire and shot himself, dying in the flames. The incident occurred five miles south of Herve on the farm.
Western Reserve University celebrates seventy five years with an alumni pilgrimage to Hudson. A special Cleveland charter train will transport attendees to Hudson and back on Wednesday June 12 preceding the college events.
Busy day in municipal chambers ends with a playful scene as City Commissioner McMillen and President of the Board reveal a shaved and curled moustache. The group jokes about the heat while contemplating pay for workers as City Clerk Isbell arrives with the bond of special policeman P. M. Dulty for approval.
The new anti spitting rule in street cars has gone into force for two weeks with little public reaction or notice from riders or Traction Company officials. Secreta ry Moore of the N C P Co says no cards prompting awareness have been displayed yet and officials have given it little attention.
Maj. Geo Arthur formerly in the Philippines as paymaster was found dead in a chair at the Werder Levee this morning about 2. Blood gushed from his mouth and he could not be aroused after sitting down. He showed signs suggesting poison but valuables remained untouched. Arthur, once in the Philippines, had a violent incident with soldiers guarding a cash box. He was the son of P. M. Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
The Akron social circle hosted a “Trip Around the World” evening organized by the Social Committee. Guests visited homes on S Forge Street and BR Market, including the Auble and Wheeler residences, with refreshments from every locale such as Boston beans and oriental rice. The event concluded with a Washington reception and cocoa served at the Pell home, in a homage to London and Yokohama themes.
A new party arose from a National Reformists frat convention at Ac tint Business College on Wednesday. Delegates debated a Woman's Suffrage plank with voting to occur after further discussion. Proponents included Huber, Moore, Paul, Wineuss. opponents included Sterner Knecht Muller. Mottinger was chairman with Leirch as secretary.
Knights Templar Akron Commandery elected officers for the term Wednesday night. Elected were Hurt eminent commander A B Koons general, Geo H T Dunn captain general W B Baldwin senior warden Oscar Nelgon junior warden Stoy Georg Atwater prelate John Motz treasurer A H Sargent secretary Robert Akins standard bearer M W Smith sword bearer Henry Chis Kaldy warden J J Honsicker guard. They plan to attend the triennial national conclave at Louisville in September, with Akron set to send a delegation.
A large fire in Antwerp on June 6 destroyed the silverware factory and caused estimated losses of 10 million dollars. The blaze damaged American goods including cotton and tobacco machinery, with fears it could spread to nearby buildings. Strong winds whipped through crowded streets as residents evacuated.
Cuyahoga Falls on June 6 reports Munonger Beilstein of the N. O. I. Co. holding talks with city council members about plans to build at the Portage and Wroilsta corner.
A Braid Jury from yins burg questions witnesses in a year old poisoning case and a drive to arrest a man believed to be responsible. The panel includes foreman HG Grilla and members Dan Smith William Ble kley J M Cobb Geo Spidel and others. The grand jury will also probe charges against Lew Myers related to alleged promptings of James and Melvin James.
The sale of the Toledo Traction Co property to the Mie Everett Moore syndicate is regarded as a certainty though not formally announced. It is claimed the price paid is nine million dollars.
Letter carriers held a Thursday drawing to fix vacation times. Those preferring July ended up with August or September. After some trading, the schedule was largely settled.
Instructions for making strawberry shortcakes including dough ingredients and steps. Mentions flour baking powder salt shortening butter lard milk water cutting rolling and baking. Describes assembling with berries and possible garnish. Includes misspelled terms and archaic phrasing throughout.
Officials of the N O T Co enjoyed a day at Myers Lake and Massillon as they toured the Canton Massillon line route. The party included J R Nutt L Fe Moore and L Bellevein with W A Lynch and local hosts from Canton and Akron officials. executives discussed right of way progress and franchise prospects with Stark County and Canton officials.
The man known as Merry Hugh Ready faced the police court over a city fine and work on the rock pile and streets. He slipped away during a conversation between M. Taylor and Denny Dunne, then paused nearby and laughed for about ten minutes.
The Normal adopt at the High dehual assembly room featured an address by Dre. J. BL Gordy of Ohio State University on Paraliog of Hamilton and Jefferson. Principal Mine Whiganeth Parry introduced the program as eight workers sang. Attendance was only fair.
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