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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
1
President Roosevelt sends a message to Congress urging substantial tariff reductions on Cuban imports. He cites morality and national interest, cites McKinley’s stance, and stresses a reciprocal, friendly trade framework while avoiding changes affecting other nations.
The Corsair and Hi-Be-Fil skippers study the forecast for Fridays race day. Both captains expect possible foul weather but trust their craft to weather a storm and aim for taut, shipshape readiness. Lafferty mocks a muddy joke while Work claims to outperform rivals once ahead on the water.
Preparations for a new street railway franchise in Alma are underway led by D Giadelsperger of Cleveland and Thos L Childs of Akron with an application expected next week. City Commissioners bar a formality and solicitor Rae is drafting an ordinance. The proposal covers several streets and the Cleveland Redfield & Alton line entry, with a three cent fare guarantee reportedly demanded by the city.
Shortage in coal supply threatens manufacturers as Pittsburgh and West Virginia regions face reduced deliveries. Factories in Cincinnati and Toledo may shut down as demand outruns supply, with strikes and labor strife worsening the crisis.
Kansas City June 18 testimony of an expert accountant auditing the Siegel-Sanders Live Stock Commission Co. books shows Frank Rockefeller lost 277000 by acting as angel for the defunct firm. Rockefeller kept silent on his total loss while the state rested in Frank Siegel’s embezzlement trial. A strong demurrer was filed and the case likely goes to the jury tomorrow.
Charles Mulefeld of Toledo, a saloon keeper, shot his wife during a fearful night misunderstanding with burglars. He mistook her for an intruder as he rushed to confront alleged burglars, firing a single shot that struck his wife in the thigh. The wound is described as ugly but not dangerous.
The first heat prostration occurred Thursday as George Hopp, driver for GA Rempel, was sent to Barsbert on a hood delivery. He returned unconscious in the wagon, then recovered enough to reach home. By Friday he was reported much better.
Democratic caucuses are set for tonight across Akron to select delegates for the Democratic county convention tomorrow. Ward by ward locations include engine houses and local landmarks with delegate counts ranging from 0 to 15. The Grand Opera House hosts tomorrow's convention with Mr. W E B Snyder presiding at 10 a.m. Mayor Tom J. Johnson of Cleveland is slated to speak in the afternoon.
Senate Cuban relations hearings reveal alleged sugar trust funding for reciprocity propaganda. General Wood allegedly directed Cuban policy funds via Thurber, linking the sugar trust to the reciprocity movement. Havemeyer denies sugar trust involvement though testimony suggests otherwise. Roosevelt’s movements and responses amid these disclosures add political tension as probes potentially widen.
Ten year old Percy Stevens, a colored child with a history of running away, has not returned home for more than a week. Reported to have been seen with boys in Banksville, police keep watch and his parents seek safe placement.
Mr F G Hansen general superintendent resigns to become traffic manager for a British electric car firm. His London office will open this summer and he departs for England on June 28. Hansen has spent three years with Evered Moore and the past six months has headed the local office.
The Model Wooden of the city will attend church on Sunday for the annual Memorial service at the South Main Street church.
Frank Martz aged 10 a switchman was fatally injured Friday while at work at the McCoy yard. He slipped between two carts and the wheel of one car crushed both legs, leading to amputation and death at City hospital a few hours later. He lived with his widowed mother at 112 McCoy. Remains to be shipped to West Salem Ohio for funeral services Sunday afternoon.
Mayor Tow L. Johnson of Cleveland will address the Democratic county convention to be held in the Grant opera house. He arrives at 12 20 p m with a reception committee meeting him at the train. W E Snyder chairs the county central committee and calls the meeting to order at 10 p m with Rogers as temporary chair. Johnson will speak at the afternoon session and J F Burt confirms candidacy for recorder with A M Armstrong also entering that race.
Commencement exercises were held at St Vincent's school with Nellie Murphy as the sole graduate. A fine program followed. The next year’s class includes eight members. Graduating exercises are planned at St Mary's school this evening with four boys and four girls in the class.
The Wooster Avenue Reformed Church will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m. with a sermon by Rev. B. P. Herbryck of Canton. Grace Reformed Church choir will sing, followed by a 3 p.m. dedicatory service with pastors and laymen speaking. At 7:40 p.m. Rev. J. B. Freeman of Trinity Reformed Church will preach with Trinity Reformed Choir. Rev BE Willard, formerly of Grace Reformed, is the new pastor.
Passengers on the O. Y. train No. 5 arriving from Cleveland toward Union de Pot at 12:60 a.m. Thursday night envisaged an all night stay about five miles north of the city.
Heavy rains left the track buried in mud forcing the crew to shovel for half an hour. The engineer tire man conductor and brakeman labored to free the line and the train reached the city around 1 50 a.m.
James Lavery and Thomas Gilhooley pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Common Pleas court Friday. Lavery fined 50 and Gilhooley fined 50 with 90 days in jail, suspended for part. Bell pleaded guilty to robbery and drew one year in the penitentiary.
Louisa Dorner aged 32 died at her home 100 May Street Friday morning from rheumatism of the heart after two months illness. It is believed lightning struck the Dorner residence Wednesday morning and hastened her death. Funeral held at the house Sunday at 1:20 pm then St Pauls Ithe rran church at 2. Interment Glendale.
Youngstown will build a new 150000 dollar City Hall after a state law allows bond issues up to one percent of city taxable property with a two thirds council vote. The council plans to pass the measure next Monday as the tax duplicate shows 210000 dollars available from a 21 million assessment.
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