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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
3
An old style market listing shows items and prices including 16 ibe fine granulated sugar and 1 Ib Star Baking Powder for 1.00. B quarts navy beans at 2.80, 2 Ibs Japan tea siftings good steeper, B Ibs Apricots, 8 Ibs beaded or stoned raisins.
A passenger train from Columbus collided with a freight siding near Mt Vernon after a conductor's epilepsy caused a brake to fail. The crash derailed three freight cars while the passenger engine remained upright. Engineer Reuhew Tiydor of Columbus was thrown clear and hospitalized with injuries. several Cleveland passengers escaped with minor hurts. A wrecking crew operated for six hours to clear the site.
Readers are asked if they have received one of the pussycat tokens included with Cordova Coffee wrappers, described as a current craze among collectors. The note invites responses from the public.
The piece celebrates Wadsworth's growth with two strong national industries, prospects for an electric road to Akron and Cleveland, and a booming water works system. It highlights thrifty residents, planned electric power expansion, and a proud town poised for progress.
Ao a periodical review notes many Akron residents testify to the power of Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills to relieve chronic back and head distress. A customer from Bowery Street reports dramatic nerve restoration after using a box from South Howard Street drugstore and urges others to try the medicine. The ad claims physicians endorse the remedy and includes a signature reference.
Bar-Ben Remedies Co located at 201 205 The Arcade Cleveland O offers pharmaceutical and medicinal products through a downtown storefront. The listing notes address details for consumer visits and potential inquiries about remedies.
A Pittsburgh surgeon, Daly, acting under orders from Lieut Gen Miles in Porto Rico, reportedly died by suicide at his residence on Sunday. The official investigation began as inquiries were opened into the case and reported actions.
A court in Canton hears a string of incidents ranging from a youth accused of intoxication to a man dismissed on assault charges. Saunders and Saunders involved in a shoe polish bottle incident near North Howard Street. Several defendants deny statements while officers recount confrontations. Sentences include fines of five dollars and sixty days, averaged with other minor penalties.
Commencement exercises for the graduating class include Winnie Uhorie Mattie Philips Bene Hinnan WH Meyers Hone Burwitt Blney Isley Elmer Young. Faculty and trustees congratulate the students on completing their courses and prepare for commencement ceremonies at the university chapel.
An incendiary act succeeds in achieving its aim at the P and W Freight Depot by the falls. Details describe the motive and aftermath, with officials launching an investigation and security steps being reviewed by authorities.
Fire swept the depot and nearby stores in Falls Sunday morning, suspected incendiary acts blamed for a string of arsons over five years. The Hills, Walsh Paper Co, and Walsh River & Machine Go facilities suffered damage. losses estimated at $5,000 plus merchandise. Investigators question a single suspect linked to multiple arsons. Local authorities, aided by Wintonset bank custodian Wy 8 Wheiton, vow to pursue the culprit and restore safety.
Unclear report describes a captain, a painful hint, and serious condition involving a hospital and ambulance. Akron is mentioned with a captain well known there. Details are fragmentary and names appear garbled.
Household furniture to be sold at public sale Wednesday June 12 at 10 o'clock A M. The sale will be held at the Phinney residence 517 West Market Street.
Captain Charly O Mille of the canal outlet near Kromwe, at Pheveland, was badly burned about the feet when a gasoline stove exploded while he was engaged in dehting Sunday morning. He was conveyed to Marines for treatment.
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