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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1902

Page

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Citizens Meet With Councilmen Over City Hall Site

Citizens prepare for a City Council meeting to debate the proposed new City Hall and its site. debate centers on location near Main Street or between the Court House and Post Office, with business leaders urging wide attendance and a public vote if needed.

Wildes Sol Buelitel Ave Demcrat Buehtel Ave Exchithge Akron Court House Cleveland Kanya Sulvey Or Y Pelyate Corporation Houser Butt Ag Citzens Main and Euphtel Ave Connell Couneil Acema Vbde Zone Aia The Gospell Board

Viaduct Proposal Shifts City Growth Direction

Col. W. T. Sawyer argues that southward expansion will demand a viaduct across the valley to North Hill within years. He warns the city’s center of population and the City Hall site decisions will be affected, else injustice to many residents.

W. T. Sawyer North Hill

Important Letter From W J Slabaugh Expresses Approval

Co Sawyer receives a letter from Mr W J Slabaugh stating his approval. The message conveys support and positive sentiment regarding ongoing matters, reflecting his endorsement of the company’s actions.

Archie Roosevelts Pony Stolen By A Thief

A thief stole Archie Roosevelt’s pony as the President’s son, six year old Archie, rode to the post office. The intruder rode the horse, but was chased down by officers and captured before escaping far. The incident occurred in New York with the assailant identified as Levy who was remanded to custody.

Archie Roosevelt New York Jude Archin Ronselt Phe Negro Levy Postartion Presdent Young Toovevelt

Capitalization Change for Whitmore Robinson & Co and Merger

The Whitmore, Robinson & Co. whose business was transferred to Robinson-Morrill Co about two years ago filed papers in Cotinhus to increase its capitalization from $200,000 to $1,000. The company is no longer in active business.

Robinson-Morrill Co Aigo Cotinhus

Ill Health of New York Woman Leads to Mental Institution

Robert J. Hunter Jr of New York and his wife Mrs Hunter were cited in Akron society. Mrs Hunter, once prominent locally, was taken to Mint Mel for mental ailment after a winter illness. Physicians advised treatment at the Fitz Institution, with family hoping for eventual recovery.

Robert J. Hunter, Jr New York Lolee Heewater Austin J. Browater North Prospectet Mint Mel Hunter Akron al Elales

Big Day Planned by Northern Ohio Odd Fellows Lodge

The TO. O. F. lodges of Northern Ohio plan a large picnic at Blowthe Park Lake Brady on Saturday with free lemonade and noon meals. A lodge ball game vs the Odd Fellows of the world is featured. Trains depart Enlon depot at 9 00 am and 1 30 pm, returning 7 00 pm and 9 30 pm. Summit lodge officers listed.

TO. O. F Northern Ohio Blowthe Park Lake Brady Odd Fellows Enlon Mat A

Street Car Service Returns to Barberton Streets

Barberton residents celebrate the return of street cars after a delay. The Meat Street car operated on Tuesday evening at 5 o clock, running a double track on Second Street and Tiseirwas avenue. The new routing through Mr W Johnston's property promises faster service and greater convenience for riders.

Barberton West Bar-berton Hove Ty Second St W. Johmston Aero Thin

Bound Over George and Joe Bender in Larceny Case

Mayor bound over brothers George and Joe Bender to Probate Court after a preliminary hearing on petit larceny. Witnesses testified they stole a bushel of wheat from the B. and O. track midway.

George Atd Joe Bender Phareau Ptty

Coal Orders Piling Up As Railroad Coal Carriers Strain

Columbo Ohio June 20 The coal orders are piling up as rail lines struggle to meet demand for the operatives preparing for emergencies. The nationwide shortage threatens to break contracts set April 1 for one year with substantial shipments delayed to inland cities and lakeside routes.

Columbo Coluinchie Edonation of Ninery

Second annual Knights of Columbus outing at Silver Lake

Akron council No. 047 Knights of Columbus held its second annual outing at Silver Lake on Tuesday afternoon June 24. The entertainment committee arranged a program featuring a performance by Captain Doran's Indiana and a Canton team led by Ray Bour, with a scheduled death at 1 o'clock at the ball park.

Akron Ounell Knights of Columbus Ed Tadhiem Tell Fe Silver Iake Tieaday Ball Park Captain Doran Canton Ray Bour

Fine Exhibit At Academy Building Draws Attention

The third floor studio hosts the FINE EXHIBIT Buchtel Behoo of Art with works by Minx May 1 Sanford’s classes since February. Pen pencil charcoal and pastel pieces by Mary Carnana Margate Millerida Yerrick Ler fe Chinpman and others draw praise. Donald Gardner shows notable youth artistry with promising development. Other attention‑grabbing sketches include Anna Lakel Pansy Daley Williamson Miles Stott and Cushman.

Buchtel Behoo Academy Minx Sanford Mary Carnana Margate Millerida Yerrick Ler Fe Chinpman Donald Gardner Anna Lakeel Pansy Daley Williamson Miles Stott jdlUle Chapman CG. B. Cushman

Applause for Piano Recital Highlighted by Young Performers

The piano recital given by the presidents Mitch Cora A Hartong at Cal vary Hydagelleneliel Jest evening drew divided applause. Helen Drover Irene Loove and Mike Miorette Johnson received special notice for talent and training. Lenore Martin impressed with sweet voice, while others including Goldie Morr Esther Harty Lena Heary Bana Harty Ela Crise Fiorenes Stain Carinne Strebel Daley Oz Rota Ginther Maud Snitser Jes ale Washer Florence Johnson and Henry Steigner Walter Rigen also performed.

Mitch Cora A. Hartong Calvary Hydagelleneliel Helen Drover Irene Loove Wee Mike Miorette Johnson von Wehen Mise Lenore Martin Minses Goldie Morr Esther Harty Lena Heary Bana Harty Ela Crise Fiorenes Stain Carinne Strebel Daley Oz Rota Ginther Maud Snitser Jesale Washer Florence Johnson Clint Schrmiedel Henry Steigner Walter Rigen

Beal Law's Author Honored by College Presidency

At the annual meeting of Bolo College Prof J HL Beal author of the Heal Laval Option law was elected to the presidency. The treasurer announced an addition of funds to endowment and completion of a new hall of pharmacy and chemistry by the fall term. Rev Frederick T Keeney of Elmira delivered the closing address at the commencement exercises.

Wie Bolo College J. HL Beal Heal Laval BSW Ireerick T. Keeney Elmira

Judge questions Rechtin embezzlement case details

Washington reports Henry Rechtin, a disbursing officer, arrested on charges of misappropriating seven thousand dollars. He confessed to the shortage after an inquiry prompted by the Comptroller of the Currency and Attorney General Knox. The article notes Rechtin’s Cincinnati ties and prior public service.

Washington Henry Rechtin Aisbursiig Department of Juste Hel Rechtin Cincinnati Knox Tracewell Henry Rochtin Department of Justice Tidson Harmon Cleve Jon Harmon Associated Press Roohtin Mertrin Hamilton County Internal Revenue Office Ligh Mere Dove Hie

Erie Officials Inspect Akron and Barberton Belt Line

A party from Erie officials toured Akron and Barberton Thursday to inspect the Akron Barberton Belt Line. Attending were Third Vice President Willard General Superintendent H B Alpin Supt Co A Allen Supervisor Grandy and GenBtelveer Kimball. Willard said double tracking from Akron to Gallon remains a remote possibility, though likely in the distant future.

Paty Erie Akron Barberton Thuysday Akton-Barberton Willard H. B. Alpin Co. A. Allen Grandy Btelveer Kimball Gallon

Mogadore and Barberton Seek City Hall Site Bargain

Local letters and reports from Mogadore and Barberton describe a push to move Akron city hall plans to a cheaper Mogadore site. Vivid accounts detail mass meetings, promises of free site use, and cross-town political pressure, with Agnew Carnag and local officials urging quick action to secure a hall.

Stair Mogadore Newiny Akron Mogidore Agnew Carnag

Half Minutes With Akron Men

Fragmented notes quote Akron figures discussing Democratic tickets Civil War service and local development. Mentions Stewart Miller Col John Bloomfield Moomfeld and others. references weather damages and townwide excitement in June, with city sites and sales talk amid political chatter.

Stewart Miller John C. Bloomfield

Settlement conference eyed to end Cleveland faction fight

General Dick and Lt. plan a conference this afternoon to push a settlement in the Cleveland factional dispute. Weather tonight and Saturday remains unsettled with possible showers and cool temperatures.

LT P Cleveland

Fast Trains Crash on Siding Near Brainerd

Two trains collided on a Northern Pacific siding near Brainerd Minnesota. One passenger traveler Harry Ziegler died.. several railroad workers injured. Fire followed the wreck as authorities fought to control flames pooling around four cars.

Lower Lake Siding Harry Ziegler Heinmend Brainerd Arenduetor Noble

City Police Launch Rail Yard Crackdown

Authorities vow wholesale arrests to stop trespassing on rail tracks and deter riders to protect workers. Erie and Penn line special officers join efforts, with city police and railroad guards noting lives at risk amid foot traffic near moving engines.

Erie PL & W Lilue Deanne

Alleged Swindler Pays Interest on Fraud Case

Mrs. Melvina Palmer of Brittain was swindled out of 1.4 last fall and now receives six percent interest on the money for two years. Geo. McCullough, linked to the scheme, holds a farm mortgage in Tuscarawas County and paid 1,500 to Fulmer as part of the fraud. McCullough is out on bond awaiting trial in Cleveland for fraud.

Melvina Fulmer Melvina Palmer Brittain Geo. McCullough Tuscmrawas County Berr Icksville Fulmer Highor McCullough Cort Cleveland Fruimer

Trials of a Little German Band Parade Through Akron

A five member German band arrived over a week ago and faced hurdles for mayoral permit after negotiations. The group, itinerant and philosophical, travels the Mississippi valley and beyond playing across many states. The leader notes varying fortunes and long winters in New York while business in Akron remains dull.

Glyliz New York Akron

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