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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1901
Page
3
Noted outlaw Hill Strickengest fled Butte county jail Sunday with Sherry met, Peter Dempsey under death sentence for murder, and Pat Healy burglar. A door trick by Junior Grant led to escape, while Joe Suter, a colored inmate under death sentence, locked the jail doors and hid the keys in the yard.
In Charleston a traveling man named Howard H. Shenk fatally shot Mrs. Lauri J. Hum and then killed himself. The murder occurred at the woman's mother’s home, reportedly driven by jealousy. Shenk, from Waverly, had a history of disputes with the woman who had moved on from him. Details note Shenk recently lived in Richmond, Virginia, and had connections to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Marshall Van Winkle counsel for Thomas Barker charged with murder seeks clemency. Reverend John Keller of Warrington will evaluate the petition as jurors who convicted may sign. Keller attended services. parishioners greeted him. no mention of the case in the sermon.
A report notes a 27 foot wall inspection revealing Well No 1 at Colonial Bolt Go and Well No 2 planned nearby with tests ongoing. It also states the Akvon Retting Association’s Summer races at Fountain Park will be held July 10 and 11.
In Kingman local incident, Ton McCormick, a Walpal Indian educated at the Camelback and Albuquerque Indian schools, reportedly shot and killed his partner before burying the body and dying by suicide. The tragedy involves an unnamed victim, with authorities beginning investigation.
James Lawrents, taken from a boarding house at 826 South Main Street on Saturday, died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness linked to typhoid fever. He arrived in Akron a month ago to work as a contractor and had relatives in West Virginia. He was about 25 years old.
A garbled notice lists appointments and family names as potential job candidates and social invitations. It mentions Chas Steely from Buffalo seeking work, board discussions Monday, and various individuals with dates in June. The text reads as a fragmented social or employment notice with multiple names and addresses.
Officer Duffy recognized the hat as evidence after a Friday morning burglary at Frank Fleischman's Cabaret home. Suspects Albert Winger Pat Bryson and John Kelley were jailed and later appeared in Police Court. Winger and Bryson claimed alcohol impairment. Bryson and Kelley allegedly traveled with the group from Friday night into Saturday. Each received $25 and costs. the others denied involvement.
Late locals report 100 couples attended the Merry Maker social at Ladestle Park Saturday evening. The elib plans a prime wallang contest near Saturday evening. Various officials discuss taxes and revenue timelines for the year beginning July 1. A car incident on Bonth Main near Goodrich Rubber Works injures no one. Sunday school programs offer special acts and altar arrangements. Sons of Veterans Rifles camped overnight near Heriwet Corn. Obituaries note deaths in Canton and Akron area. City officials seek sidewalk funds and paint poles along telegraph routes.
Clerks at M O Neil and Co store plan a Silver Lake picnic. Sophia Hick travels to Norway to visit parents. Mrs A I Postar of New York visits Mr and Mrs H G Stipe in Akron. Several locals plan trips to Buffalo expo and Germany. A police exam is mentioned along with church and club events. Old comrade William Molter honored by Witc regiment veterans in a warm, reunion night with songs and gifts.
Chicago reports a game between two baseball teams ended with an umpire carrying $18 in etke money. William Timnury was overcome by heat and taken to a home. Members of both teams and hundreds of spectators wired the event, and the umpire fled with the money after the excitement.
The employer of Tiamond Muh Hee company will hold Tetepion and Tawolph park July 13 replacing June 21 as previously stated. A second set of ig en sturgeon and herring will arrive Tuesday. Place orders for early delivery.
Sheriff W W G Kelly escorted Edward O Barton and Artie George to the penitentiary on Monday morning. Barton faces a bigamy conviction, while George is sent for one year. details describe crimes and sentencing in a local crime report.
Arguments reveal a challenge to witnesses for the defense in a trial involving Lee Myers and J H McCrum. The state objects to prejudicing the jury while Myers testifies in his own defense and disputes the breadth of witness examination. An affidavit claims McCrum owes 218 dollars for a mortgage lien on the Crom residence amid allegations of defrauding their employer.
June 24 report notes revival of the Boxer movement under the Allied Villagers name in Pekin near Tem Telu. Officials fear foreign influence and seek mutual protection. Also mentions divorce petitions and family disputes amid unsettled local tensions and a city team controversy.
Petitions seek judgments against Gustavus Seiberling for 82.16 and James Derrig claims 4.08 against 8. H. Knox firm for shelving he says was taken. Enterprise Manufacturing and Henderson Lithographing Co. face cross pleadings over 200000 fish hook cards not made to spec. Central Savings Bank aids attachment in Venetion case. Milton Brennan case transfers and Summit Wire Co. moved to U S Circuit Court. Cleveland man J W Goehring linked to depot wagon possession near McCrum.
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