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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1901
Page
1
The Akron Varnish Co treasurer J H McCrum faces forged notes allegedly totaling up to the missing funds. Officials traced an overdraft of 4000 dollars and learned McCrum fled after leaving for parts unknown. President E G Kubler sought bank notices and began a formal investigation to recover assets.
A Honolulu dispatch reports Governor Dole denies sending any resignation to Washington. Physicians advise he is unfit for duties and he begins a two months vacation. Kahunas, native sect activity, and broader Hawaii unrest mentioned.
The old theater Comique once Central Music Hall in Canton Ohio burned early Monday, causing several thousand dollars in interior damage. The venue had been closed for over six weeks and had not been profitable, with fire suspected to be the work of arsonists Charles Warles or similar suspects.
Special Columbus correspondent reports the lead-up to the Republican convention as liquor interests press Judge Caldwell for Lieutenant Governor, seeking re nomination to block temperance legislation. Fear of doubles cross grows among liquor supporters as candidates favored by party leaders falter, while platform items on Porto Rico, trusts, and gold surface. The struggle for Supreme Judge and Clerk of Court remains open.
Adelbert Hay son of the U S Secretary of State, died after a fall from a third story window in New Haven. Friends call it accidental after thorough inquiry. funeral plans pending. President Kruger cabled sympathy and wreath for Hay's bier, honor for his service as United States Consul at Pretoria.
A third story widow in a New Haven city residence reports Adelbert Stone Hay died after falling from a bedroom window during a supposed reverie. He stood at the window for long periods, suffered vertigo, and died about fifteen minutes after the fall. Hay was the son of Secretary of State John Hay and Yale Class of 1908.
The Secretary of the Navy approved a design for the West Indian campaign medal. It features a portal of Admiral Sampson on one side and a depiction of men behind the guns with suitable inscriptions on the reverse.
A cloudburst along the Elkhorn Valley Saturday night devastates thirteen mining towns on the Norfolk & Western line from Vivian to Williamson. Initial tallies vary, with 100 to 250 dead and property losses around 1 to 2 million dollars. Keystone reportedly wiped out and rail line sections ruined. Survivors in Roanoke report uncertain totals, while tornadoes and further damage appear in Ohio and West Virginia towns.
President McKinley today announced appointments naming Chandler Hale of Maine as Secretary of the United States Legation at Vienna Austria and James J Bailey of Kentucky as Secretary of the United States Legation to Guatemala and Honduras in Washington on June 24 Spl.
At 8 o'clock this morning Gen. Culles surrendered at Santa Gras with 350 men and 500 rifles after holding out against U S authorities. He and his troops took the oath of allegiance. Col Buballos with 120 men surrendered in the mountains after learning of Culles surrender and also took the oath of allegiance.
In Cincinnati on June 24 Joan B Lewis a former preacher now in the saloon trade was jailed at Central Police Station on a murder charge. He allegedly shot Charlie Cunningham in front of The Flag saloon at 415 Central Avenue as Cunningham tried to flee. Witnesses say Lewis fired. Lewis claims self defense. Friends of the victim attempted to attack the saloon staff and were restrained.
Nearly all Summit county delegates to the Republican state convention went to Columbus Sunday evening or Monday morning. General Dick has been in Columbus since Friday. Trumbull county delegates joined the local delegation Sunday evening. Tracks built across North Forge street by the Valley railroad have been ordered removed by the City Commissioners.
A fruit dealer reports no June time in 25 years with bananas so costly and says a trust controls fruit prices. He notes Akron buys from Barney Sullivan of Cleveland, the district distributing agent, and no five dozen crates can be sold for less than 25 cents a dozen with slim dealer profits.
Mr. E G Kubler sails for Europe on Wednesday after leaving Akron for New York Monday. He notes this will be his 44th voyage across the ocean and says the trips have become monotonous though once a novelty. He will attend to important business in Germany before returning to Akron.
A severe storm ripped through Winfield on a Saturday night causing floodwaters on creeks and highways to wash away crops and damage homes. Reports indicate multiple drownings and missing persons, with continued search efforts underway.
Eighteen Miln Crank incident leaves many treated and washed out. Rail and trail are impeded by debris as wires are down across the area.
A historic wind storm struck the Xenia area Saturday night causing extensive damage. Thousands of dollars in property were destroyed as barns were wrecked and houses were blown down. Lucia Grove, a nearby summer resort, was wrecked and telephone lines were down across the town. Reports of damage continue to come in as the storm’s reach spreads.
A downtown grocer reports twenty five thousand quarts of strawberries sold in Akron on Saturday at about ten cents per box. About $2000 was invested by local consumers. It was the biggest day of the berry season and the peak is now near.
Cincinnati June 24 Knights of St John gather for their annual convention with the central issue being the proposed amalgamation of all Catholic societies in America. The gathering marks a pivotal moment in unifying Catholic social groups nationwide.
John Nolan of Canton sought help at police headquarters Monday to locate his 16 year old son who ran away Saturday night, with Wilhelm, the son of a Cantor police officer.
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