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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1902

Page

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Edward May Die Coronation Put Off

The King underwent a severe surgical operation for perityphlitis. His condition was grave but recovery hoped. Bulletin from London June 24 reports operation successful. coronation postponed due to illness. Foreign dignitaries notified. crowds halted as news spread. Officials pledge to reschedule when safe. London continues vigil.

Huly London Whitelaweld Unite Buckingham Police Tity Wook Huoktuigbum Enor Pharge Holveton Mickingham Carlton Cecll Myer Lone Hon John Buckingham Patie Fay Irtesin Cyrne Madson Rly

Supreme court voids county fee system in Ohio

The Supreme Court ruled most county officials fees unconstitutional under state law. Auditors and other officers must revert to fixed salaries with uncollected fees handled by the county. The decision, linked to Auditor Yates of Tallmadge, impacts salaries for Auditors in several counties. A note adds details on the free concert by the Mighty Regiment band at Viton Dark next Saturday.

Columbus O. Jane Mesnit Guibert Yates Tokaway Saary Meelston Hwa Taulten Cuyahoga Fang Rathey Mighth Regiment Viton

Epworth League Convention At Grace Church

In Grace Church Akron district hosts an Epworth League convention with about 120 delegates. The program featured Dr. M Mollet of Ravenna on Christian Citizenship and Dr. Pratt of the First M E Church on reading's influence. Rev W J Dawson offered Bible study guidance as delegates were entertained with meals. The event closes with a final address by Dawson and notes on attendees awaiting the Edwent VTL examination and local jail incidents.

We J. Dawson TD. D Lorain Toent Teague J Ww

Haonen Miss Jane Toppan Confesses to 31 Murders

A garbled report claims Miss Jane Toppan admitted killing 31 patients at a Boston hospital. The text is unreadable in parts but mentions Mary D. Gibbs confessing to murdering as well, stating a higher total of victims.

Haonen Jane Toppan

Poisoner Toppan Confesses to Multiple Murders

June 24 Barnstable Mass A nurse named Mrs. Toppan faces charges for poisoning Mrs. Gibbs of Catlinet Mass. A Boston doctor notes possible insanity. Attorney General Parker and Dr. Stedman examined Toppan who reportedly confessed to seven murders and remains suspected in others. The trial looms as details emerge about motive and state evidence.

Barnstable Mase Toppan Mary 1 Gibbs Catluiniet Taunton Toppin Dane Toppan Mise Toppan Dnnederie George Steduiana Boston Norfolk County Stadiat Parker Hhin Nascoppan Bredity Diryeral Harker Stedineny

Strange Male Intruder Alarmed Hays Home 1807

At about 1 30 in the morning an unfamiliar man entered the room at Hays home. Hays confronted the intruder who fled, taking a visible ring valued at 810. Local search for the suspect follows.

Hays Hater

Real Estate Board Controversy Over City Site

A local board debates real estate deals amid conflict with city officials. Citizens press to clear the Main and Bepe corner site, while proponents push investments and a municipal purchase. The discussion centers on funding, timing, and public ownership.

Tair Dito Kintoe Atoel Rombing Renes Maen Iil Ted Ap Prise Main Biepe

Cleveland City Council Gunman Bribery Scandal Unfolds

In Cleveland a City Council meeting erupts as Councillor Kohl reveals he was offered 5000 for his vote on a gas franchise ordinance. Mayor Johnson declares a bribery probe and a dramatic package of cash is shown amid cheers and gasps from officials and spectators.

Cleveland Counsellman Koll Orduimner Bast Ubiotie Co Betlarein Emerson Gallagher Hawking McClain Reynolds Chanmeree Committee John den Ashmun Olive Kelly Ngarner Johnson Kohl Jolnyon Conneil Connell Tad Kohl Charley Sam Sores Ste Jenee Koht Kobl Kobh Society

Barberton Accepts Gift to Establish Public Library

At a Barberton council meeting, Mr. Barber proposed gifting a public library to the city and urged formation of a library board. Debate followed on ordinance framing and board appointments, with support to accept the books and hire a librarian. The proposed act would appoint directors for staggered terms of one to three years.

Barker de Connell Barberton Hbrirlun Elty McCarty Barber Connell Wep White Wissons Solletter Baker McCarty and Miller

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