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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1901

Page

5

Water concerns spark council debate on city’s supply

In a Monday council session, officials debated lake intake positions and filtering needs. Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Hill questioned water quality while advocates urged city ownership of water works and faster action. A committee previously appointed doubled as a watchdog on the water company.

Bagato Sortie Walker Eity Koons Hill North Hill Jacoby Akron Seidel Une

Costly Erie wreck near Bear Lake in Corry Pa

A deadly Erie railroad derailment occurred one mile east of Bear Lake when a broken rail caused the eastbound No. 78 to crash Sunday night. Gondola rider Fred Jones was killed. two companions escaped. Wreck crews worked through Monday to restore traffic. damage seen as very large.

Corry Erie Railroad Bear Lake Buck Bogifeer Lynch Valle Oug Nan Fred Jones Bury Buffalo Pennsylvania Railroad

Memoir fragment notes long illness and remedy claims

Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kus writes of eight years with a severe illness and repeated attacks last year. She credits Koley's Honey and Tar with immediate relief. A Warner JM Laffer and J Lamparter & Co. are mentioned. A brother in law of Chas Dyer is noted in memory.

Chas Dyer Los A. C. Blanchard West Bangor Moley Warner J. M. Laffer Lainparter & Co

Itching Scalp and Eczema Cured by Chase's Ointment

A historical ad claims Dr. Chase's Ointment cures scald head and eczema in children. Testimonials from Detroit, Buffalo, and Akron praise relief after using the ointment, priced 150 cents at dealers or via the Chase Medicine Co.

F. A. Rose Sixteenth Street Buffalo A. W. Chase Dr. A. Wy Chase Medicine Co Akron Jehu Lamparter

The Boat Arrival From Cadi This Week

A fragment notes the hoat that week arriving from Cadi on Tuesday. The text lacks clear details but indicates a scheduled arrival and timing within the week.

Cadi

State Ticket Nominations From Union Reform Party

In Columbus at the Great Southern hotel last night the Union Reform party named state ticket candidates: Governor John Richardson Westville Lieutenant Governor U P Tryde Marietta Supreme Court Judge A R Metntyye ML Vonon Attorney General J A Gormley Up per Sandusky Supreme Court Clerk Isaac FY Hall Bradford Treasurer G W Collinan Logan and Members Board of Public Works B A Hicks Hamilton O S Thompson. The convention was largely a referendum exercise and acted mainly to select the canvassing board.

Columbus splyThe Union Reform Party Great Southern John Richardson Westville U. PL B.A. Hicks Hamilton Thompson

Bad Man Jack Howard Threatens Mayor’s Office in Canton

West Hill terror suspect Jack Howard, dubbed the bad man, rants in a Canton incident. He vows to wreck the mayor’s office and escape to Akron, citing violent tendencies toward city officials while facing housebreaking charges. Local witnesses and a Canton News-Democrat report detail the threat and his anger.

Jacke Howard West Hill Hulle Canton Lim Cuntin News-Democrat Aeron Akron

Traction company head discusses Everett Moore option on Toledo lines

President A B Lang of the Traction company, returning from New York, says the Everett Moore syndicate has an option on Toledo lines for three months but the price is not yet fixed. He expects a closing in a month or more with no change in current management if it goes through. Lang notes the Everett Moore group will likely provide funding and visit Toledo late this week to review lines.

Toledo, O A. B. Lang Traction Company New York Henry A. Everett Everett-Moore Syndicate Ling Everett Moore Syndicate Toledo Butt Lyerett-Moore Voledo Measr Everett and Mowe Everett-Moore Lang

Appointments Made For City Inspectors And Staff

City Commission votes to appoint Andrew Singer as inspector of the North Morgent district and Davis as inspector of the Arch atewr Bach with a daily pay of two hundred dollars. Marquis, a plane tuner at the Empire, also mentioned in the agenda.

Andrew Singer North Morgent Davis Ewer Bach Wilh

Youngstown Man Let Down Gently in Court

A Youngstown court hears intoxication cases. August Daly pleads guilty after a tense exchange with Levi Carl, threats of hard labor, and a $1 fine plus costs. Henry Bergdorf’s case is continued for a week as he again fails to respond. John McCormack and Nicholas Spitzel are also fined for intoxication and petty misconduct.

Uys Levi Carl August Daly Daly Edward Gallagher Youngstown John McCormack Nicholas Spitzel Ernest Wicks

Dog-Watcher Elected by City Commission

Wi Siebert of 405 Ledgest was elected dog catcher by the City Commissioners Tuesday morning and will begin work at once. Two other names were placed in nomination.

Wi. Siebert Ledgest Thesday

Fragmentary election note with unclear names and events

Vague OCR text shows names Warren Muckilteter and A. Ajesnider with mentions of votes and a partner, plus garbled phrases about dogs and payment. Content is incomprehensible and names are uncertain, suggesting a corrupted local notice without a clear outcome or date.

Race of Apes and Mysterious Uganda Tales

London reports by Henry Hamilton Johnson describe Uganda under protectorate rule and a two year absence. He cites warped terrain and Punitive war effects, notes wildlife abundance including apes and antelopes, and mentions a national park proposal.

London Henry Hamilton Johnson Uganda Wan Monty M. Stinley Murry Moantelgou Sir Murry Usmila Tie Congo Forest Stanley Sir Harry

Director orders eight hour day at Buble Works department

In Cleveland on June 18, the Crusade Director Salon of the Buble Works department issued orders forcing all purplot workers to an eight hour shift daily, including time for private corporations. Clerk Roby [ert Fisher was discharged for arriving at 1 am Monday. A surgical operation is not needed to cure piles. DeVites Witel Hazel Sulve saves expense and never fails. Bevville ef counter felts.

Cleveland Salon Buble Works Department Roby

Elaborate Labor Day Celebration Planned for Town

A committee meeting at Hon. Clas We Kempel's office outlined a Labor Day program similar to last year. A parade through main streets will end at a park with speakers and musical entertainment. A ball, prize for best uniformed unit, and several attractions are planned, with Mr. Thomas Byrne as president and William Fr. Pane Clarke marshal again. Local bands and a citizens directory are being prepared. Allen Halverson notes Poley’s Kiddey Cire as a local curiosity to attract crowds.

Tabor Clas Kempel Piaborty Beale Ely Javad Park Thomas Byrne Pane Oyllll

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council Committee Erie Asihma Korea Ay Slasete Chase Acc J. H. Grart Joseph Chaplamn Avenir Detroit Lich H. A. Nicollas Division Street The Union Reform Party Jack Howard Marquis Henry Bergdorf Carl Andersonville Yaas Henry Bergdort Henry de Ditt Warren Muckilteter Ajesnider Dalian Africa P. W Allen Halverson Weat Prairie Wis Spoya Helmer, Ink JM. Latter J. Lamparter & Co Besom & Ove Main St S. Main St Dr. Renkert Mgr E. Horn S. Main Street South Main St John Backe Uke E. c. Davis North End N. Howard St Jas.t. Diehm East Exchange St O. i Grosjean & Isenmann East Market Street Everett Canada F. B. Carr D. M. Collins Epworth League San Francisco Cal Viaathee Tate R. James Park Bldg Pittsburg H.C Townsend General Pawwnger Louis, MO Edson Fish Market Good Chance Care Democrat Chprry OT AERO D. Nvie ‘Gnanta Ine Gaarantend Wore Anden Tnt Sake Tonge P. T. McCourt Nailler Howard St Peterson & Wright N. Main St Dickson Transfer Co Packine Carrol St Bo Ite High St Bank Cafe Business Men's Central Savings Bank John Koerber F. M. Caesar Hamilton Building Akron, D C. C. Spangler Coventry Akron Clothes Pressing & Tailoring Co Mit Ellis Market St Title Guarantee & Trust Co J. K. Williams Generel Atlantic Garden E. Market St Dettling Bros Props H. C. Davis General Electrician J. & Kerr Hamilton Block Simao Wiyier le, Mill, Sa Tinaes Satoopatly
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