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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
4
A jumble of 1902 editorials reports on office moves, political chatter, and local notes. Mentions Barberton delivery changes, China travel by Sanford, and public interest items including a self-inflicted wound case and reform critique. References to Cleveland, Hanna, Roosevelt, and party dynamics appear with media commentary on campaigns and endorsements.
The article details a heated discussion on where to locate a new city hall amid political pressure and public notices. It notes protests over the choice, mentions council members, Agnew Crenshaw, and John Pirkin’s stance, and references surrounding civic events and newspaper editorials.
A June report states President Rebus of Cornell accepted a $50 donation from John PD. Torkefeller after a promised amount ten months earlier. The note mentions a wartime context and signals the discontinuation of the 8B. &C.R. Sunday train to Chippewa on June 22.
Fragmentary passages mention Workingmen and owners, a contract to Rome, income from a college fund, political critique of Akan Chronicie, and court annexation ideas. The text also reflects views on prejudice, charity, and youth, ending with a line about time and footprints.
A humorous sketch on marriage and in laws tracing a bachelor’s path from engagement to fatherhood. The piece jokes about understanding women and the dynamics of married life, noting how routine acts reveal power and resilience in partners.
A beauty wedding was celebrated Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Truman Humphrey in Richfield for Miss Stella Hale Humphrey who became Mrs William Lewis Sida of Gallipoli Ohio. About 40 relatives attended the ceremony conducted by Rev PD Dodge. The bride wore a white gown with lace and veil. The couple will reside in Stryker Ohio after a visit to GallPolle and vicinity.
Joseph DeMangeant as administrator of Stephanie DeMangeant’s estate won a judgment against Akron Street Railway Co for 1900 and sought 10000 in damages. Settlement arrangements were proposed to avoid further court time. The case cost about 800 to prosecute and the company agreed to pay all costs and the plaintiff 1000 if approved by probate court.
Market notes warn strawberry season ending soon with berries for canning rising from 2 to 4 dollars per bushel and likely higher. Cherries and raspberries scarce. tomato prices drop then rise, watermelons and nutmegs plentiful and cheap, hot house tomatoes costly, pineapples expensive as their season ends.
Edward Prantle, a Myear-old boy, was found shackled to a barn floor by chains around his wrists. Police and charity workers removed the restraints after neighbors reported the boy’s condition. his father, Michael Tountle, faces arrest for alleged cruelty.
An unedited sale notice describes a Saturday clearance at a Boston Store starting 8 o clock. It highlights ladies skirts shirts waists frocks and undergarments at deeply reduced prices with lots of silk and foulard fabrics and a wide range of accessories including ribbons and hosiery.
The Boston Store invites shoppers to visit early Saturday for a wide range of bargains, with discounts highlighted across departments and limited-time prices for morning shoppers.
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