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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
4
A June 19, 1000 era column debates Roosevelt's contenders with references to Roosevelt and Dewey, noting missteps and expectations at the Philadelphia convention. It discusses party dynamics, a Cleveland lead, and editorials from W. Bald erin and Dobson amid local Republican circles.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co workers host a Cottage Grove lake event Thursday leaving Akron depots at 8 20 and 5 00 PM. The program features tug of war for women, bicycle races, sack races, a 100 yard dash, and other contests with prizes. Local vendors advertise medicines and products during the day.
Dallas Brown, driving a moving van on Nepth Hill, was injured when a car descending the grade caused Brown to crash into utility lines and topple the wagon. He sustained a deep scalp wound and body injuries. taken to a boarding home by ambulance. Motorman T. B. Boyer suffered minor injuries. passengers were unharmed.
The Erie Railroad begins construction of new yards at Gallon, east of the state line, with a coal and water plant planned nearby. Project aims to expand freight handling capacity and is expected to impact local traffic and industry.
The Ohio Supreme Court case in Akron pits the State ex rel Frank S. Mounett against the Akron Underwriters Association. The journal entry declares the association formed to fix and monopolize fire insurance rates in Akron, conspiring to oust competitors and enforce higher charges. Trustees are appointed to marshal assets and settle debts as the court orders the corporation dissolved.
Working women are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham for free health guidance covering menstrual issues, headaches, and other female ailments. Her Vegetable Compound is promoted as a universal remedy across the English speaking world.
Grace Kellam won first prize and Anna Wildes took second in the Ashton prize speaking contest for Buchtel College juniors held at the First Congregational church. Four young ladies competed for $40 and $20 with judges Rubott E. Philo, Dr M T Pratt, and C I Beery rendering the decision amid applause.
Report says Senator Hanna did not accept the Akron invitation while Gov. Edgerton plans to stay home. The convention section for the Ligtorle conven ions of 1850 shows no attendance by two incumbents. In Philadelphia, Hunter and Holtey were arrested on accusations of undue sale pretense.
The Sumit County Building & Lown company was incorporated at Columbus on Monday with authorized capital of 100 000. The stockholders met and elected A. Rohrbacher president A. Markle vice president Henry Wouchter treasurer and W Oliver Wise secretary. Board of Directors includes J T Enright Rd Logan S D Ewing B Wildes M Ganyard and Rank Diebeger. The firm expects to begin business within a month and a location has not been selected.
In Mayor's Court Tuesday morning, Joe Dovinlt John Thompson Chas Faye and James Genoe were each fined 2 and costs for intoxication. Frank O'Neil John McCaffrey and Pat Murray faced delays and costs. Cases against Joh Lavery and Mike McCourt were avoided of fighting and will be tried in June.
Fire discovered Monday evening at 0 o'clock in H N Young's grocery at 10748 Main Street. Crombox engine 43 and four other units responded. fire controlled quickly with estimated damage around 200 dollars. A mint lation package reportedly sparked the blaze.
Books are now open for the subscription of stock to The Dime Savings Bank at the office of Wr. H. Evans & Bon No. 227 South Howard St Doyle block Subscriptions of one share or more of one hundred dollars each cheerfully received.
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