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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
4
A noisy political analysis contends Te fluency of Quay Democrats in Pennsylvania risks governing influence. It notes Bishop Alexander Walters urging self protection for Black voters, questioning Republican salvation promises and predicting mixed Black turnout at elections amid party realignments.
Special Correspondence notes strawberries are peak as rains hurt corn yields. Wheat looks good and labor will be scarce for farmers. Rev Johnston attends a Mahoning County camp meeting. Evangelist services and a Park Mines festival end Saturday with tea cream and coffee. Mrs. Will Hichard of Chicago visits her mother Mrs. Warner. Harry Wuwlnews reports uncertain harvest prospects.
New York representative Allan Mebermort of Jerway City will introduce a measure in the House of Representatives calling for a national arbitration board appointed by the President. The board would settle all disputes between capital and labor through investigation and binding decisions.
Mr Daniel Fosig was struck by a van while riding a bicycle on cups hoge 0 Tuesday afternoon and sustained a notable injury above the right eye. The rider of the bicycle allegedly refused to help when asked.
The Akron city scene is lively with talk of a nightly council meeting, salaries paid today, and questions about hiring for a new hall. There is debate over public works, smoking ordinances, and a looming ball game between newspaper staff and clerks. Kent and Akron sports chatter mix with civic cautions as residents demand action and transparency.
Laura Howard of Chileno Ti writes praising Lydia Bernichams Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for eight months of relief from pains, nervousness, and sleeplessness. She attributes her recovery to the remedies and urges other women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
An OCR fragment presents a poetic couplet about laughter and tears in a lover's heart. The incomplete lines reference Theothoeia Gartivon and Mankey’s, with garbled wording suggesting a verse scene focused on emotional connection and unspoken longing.
Lord Kitchener reports the surrender of 915 Boers in the Transvaal and Orange River colonies ending major hostilities. A total of 11,225 men surrendered with 10,818 rifles, 5,280 rifles turned in the Orange River Colony, and incomplete figures from Cape Colony. He states South African constabulary handed to civil sub-division as necessity for further operations ceases.
Bishop Alexander Walters of Ohio told a crowd at Olivet Baptist Church that the time has come for Black residents to protect home and family as signs point to trouble. A resolution was sent to Governor Yates asking protection for Eldorado and Barrieburg after reports of persecution and a recent lynching. The governor asserted authorities would act against perpetrators and maintain law.
A quirky rant columns mix of mock letters and verse on fashion in knee breeches and men’s vanity. The piece riffs on Whitelaw Reid style dress, social codes, and bachelor musings, with humorous jabs at attire and gender roles, amid quotations from the Johnstown Democrat and New York Press.
The Gerinnh Military Society plans a Saturday night gathering at W. Ertel's garden 07 Grant Street with business of importance including plans to partake in the Plaudentecher target advocacy for the Fourth of July. Delegates to the Krieger Bund convention in Hamilton on August 25 are Schoonduve and W. Rete.
Louisville, June 18. A probate filing presented by County Court claimed Allen T. Ferguson left his entire estate to Mrs. Belle H. Combs, a widow at 1021 Prestenst. The will text grants all property to her for years of kindness and love. Contested by Ferguson relatives, including son Hen Ferguson. many details about family and ancestors noted.
The Hill Park program lists the Eighth Regiment band performing in an Akron event on Thursday with an overture and selections including Orpheus, Tell Me Pretty Maiden, Miserere, Love in Idleness, and a medley overture. A Sunday concert is planned at Union Park.
The Great Western band will give a concert and lawn fete Thursday evening June 19 at the corner of Bowery and Exchange. Local residents are invited to attend for an evening of music and crowd entertainment.
The city council accepted an invitation from Rev. J B Broun to attend the corner laying of a new Bernard church on Monday June 22 at 2 o'clock.
London reports the novelist Rudyard Kipling intervened to protect his aunt Lady Burne-Jones at Rottingdean Sussex from a threatening mob. He assisted in dispersing the crowd and delivered a rare stern address, rebuking the attack and defending her pro Boer stance as widow of the late Sir Edward Burne-Jones.
Mr McCarty attacks Mayor Buel over pale appointments claiming overreach and council disregard. Mayor says he may appoint extra officers as prerogative. council may approve or disprove. McCarty presses the issue, and the council adjourns.
A patent issued Tuesday to Jonathan Maley of Akron Gians Machinery Co covers a machine for the manufacture of tupiders.
Fred Haya of the Boulevard stepped on glass while bathing in the canal Saturday. He sustained a severe cut on the bottom of the right foot. Dr. H. J. Caufield examined the injury.
On Monday night Ex Mayor McNamara presented a petition asking that a portion of Coventry Road, which has fallen into disuse, be vacated. The land will revert to Mr McNamara, who owns the adjoining property.
Fragmentary note mentions Lake Park and a new feeder locks project with a later note. It also references visiting the park and eating fries. The rest is unclear.
Near Nevada O June 18 Cyruis McCauley reports a wheel eight feet in diameter protruding from the bank of Brokenword Creek. It is well preserved and may be a relic from Col Crawford's ill fated expedition about 110 years ago. It is believed to be part of a cannon or carriage captured by the redskins with implications for local politics. Mr Hanon said efforts will seek to restore harmony in the Republican camp and Burton's withdrawal is attributed to faulty reports.
Cleveland Fanet and Beniter Hanna have returned to Washington and will conference with Congressman Barton today to discuss the matter at hand.
O R C outing announced for Teutonia Commandery 1 O B C at Cedar Point June 20. Excursion train departs North Main Street depot at 6 a m and returns from Bandusky at 0 30. Round trip fare is $1 25 with tickets from Commandery members. General good time expected. Cleveland members expected to attend.
The article notes substantial city payrolls with $98,000 total payroll, $9,000 in Fire Department pay, and $19,089 for N. O. T. Co. light service. Payments to police through the County Treasurer totaled $86,561, with $7,200 distributed among city laborers and other creditors. Akron Water Works Co. received $14,941.58.
City Commissioner Jim known as neighbors as Jim the Poultry Fancier pursues poultry farming plans amid talk of feed costs cages and poultry products. He envisions a future voyage in an automobile with a companion near his vehicle while Plymouth Rocks are highlighted among his chickens.
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