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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1902

Page

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Plans to Quit by April 10 in state legislature adjournment

According to Republican leaders, the seventy-fifth General Assembly plans to adjourn sine die five weeks from next Thursday on April 10. Speaker Messimon and McKinnon discussed a quick end to work, but cleaning up the calendar before April 10 was deemed impossible. Only about 75 of 576 introduced bills have passed, with major administration measures needing Senate action and possible amendments. A joint session on waterways is set for March 11, with many bills awaiting debate, including tax and municipal code measures.

Spock Columbis Seventy-Fifth General Assembly Messimon McKinnon Meisures Senate House

Prince Henry of Proxsia in St Louis Visit

Prince Henry arrived in St Louis for a four hour stay featuring a Union Station welcome, a mayoral address, German veterans reception and a breakfast at the St Louis Club. He then traveled to Forest Park before departing for Chicago. Mayor Wells presented a silver casket inscribed with the welcome address. Admiral Robley Evans drew notable attention. Chicago engagement set for six thirty with a packed entertainment schedule and a six hour stay tonight followed by a long open program tomorrow.

St Louis Prince Henry Proxsia St. Louis Wells Chicago Union Station Tot Aan Fetery Wid Lovemoett Sear Robley Evans Grand Mall Deutscher Jandweltverein Deutsches Militarverein Kelegerver’ein St. Louie Springfield Prince Wil

Prince Henry visits Columbus amid crowds in motorcade

A large Columbus crowd gathered as Prince Henry of Prussia spoke briefly on an Ohio depot platform. The German naval officer, in dress uniform, stood for twenty minutes while troops, bands, and spectators cheered. A noted incident linked to Gravelotte surfaced as a local sharpshooter from Grove County, J W Kethel, reportedly fired in honor of the prince.

Columbus Prince Henry Prince Han Geran Gravelotte Heald Walser Wumble Vichien Sue Sur Grove Henry Prieta

Boy Preacher Harry Harris Addresses Ottawa Congregation

An eight year old preacher from Ottawa Ohio spoke at United Evangelical Church Sunday evening. A sizable crowd gathered as the boy announced his address and said he will speak again tonight.

Harry Harris Ottawa United Evangelical Church Couilig

Prominent Akron Benefactor Henry Perkins Ends Life

Warren March 3 Hon Henry Bishop Perkins a leading philanthropist killed himself in his office after years of melancholy following the death of a son. He was born in Warren in 1826 and built wealth through coal estates and securities valued up to 4 million. Surviving are wife Enga Baldwin and daughters Olive and Mary. he was active in education and public service, including a seat in the state senate and trusteeships.

Warren Henry Bishop Perkins Sumon Hous Henry Bishop Perkins, Jr Yale Perkins Mr. Derkins Wifge Yartoun Tira Warren Board of Education Western Reserve University Ohio Pennsylvania Arombull Mulontig Renate State Hospital Lisane Cleveland Harrison Enga C. Haldwin Norman , Baldwin Olive Samuel W. Smith Cincinnati Mary Perkina Javely Perkins Ferkins Presbyterian Church Trumbull County

Flood Devastates Paterson Mill Area and Homes

Floods caused severe damage along the Paterson New Jersey mill district and waterfronts. Many families are homeless as foundations and roads erode. recovery efforts by a local insurance and relief company continue. Meanwhile Pittsburgh reports the great flood receding and rivers returning to normal channels.

Paterson Mare Retlet Company Meritor Dally New York Magent Prentail Pittsburg Allegheny Ohio

A B C Station Burned In Suspected Incendiary Fire

A. B. C. Station suffered a blaze Sunday night believed caused by an incendiary. Fire crews fought the flames as a depot car was damaged. Officials reported five injuries and extensive smoke damage across the site. Police described the event as a likely arson attempt with authorities investigating.

Former pastor Nash visits Universalist church in Galesburg

Rev. C Elbgood Nash, former pastor and Lombard University president, surprised Universalist congregants in Galesburg on Sunday. He joined service in the morning, preached eloquently in the evening, discussing ten years of global religious and industrial change and urging open interpretation of Bible messages.

the Universitist C. Elbgood Nae Lombard University A T Galesburg Howie Edward G. Maven Mr. Nash Akron Chicago Akram Hoid

Soldier fined in police court for assault at saloon

Thomas Martin a former UK regular fined $5 and costs for assaulting a bartender named Roland at Widdersheim's saloon on South Main Street Friday night. Another man, Michael Harin, pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property after throwing a brick through a front window. mayor Foyle fined him $10 and costs.

Thomas Martin Ree Roland Widdersheim South Mainst Martin Michael Harnin Foyle

Superintendent Morris Heads to Battavia for Aurora Chicago Line

Mr W S Morris mechanical engineer of Cleveland Construction Co departed Monday to Battavia Illinois to supervise the Aurora Chicago Electric railway project engineered by Cleveland Construction and to be built by Mandelbaum Syndicate connecting Higin and Agron with a number of small towns along the line.

W. S. Morris Cleveland Construction Co Battavia Aurora Eli Chicago Electric Cleveland Pho Rand Tle Mandelbaum Syn- Mente Higin Agron Wd

Lower prices spur rush as buyers flock to buy more

The report notes prices at six cents a dozen and hints they may stay low for a while if the mercury drops further. Shoppers and sellers are busier than before, with many people buying more than in prior periods.

Ege Nee Unteys Mercury

Murder charges loom in Fayette County case drifted by grand jury

Washington HL Marvel Henry Rosa faces murder in the first degree for the death of Jithy Ralph Thompson. Mrs Cros, previously linked to the killing at the Fayette County Children's Home, was not indicted and released from jail after declining to testify. Authorities fear possible lynching as details of the alleged beating and involvement of family members emerge from the pending inquiry.

Washington Marvel Henry Rosa Fayette County Jithy Ralph ‘Phompson Haralig Creesing Cros Walt Fiyette County Jarroms Hix Crom

Retreats at Parks End in Vandalism Probe

A report from the No.0.T. office indicates attempts by trans to enter Cogthex at Tandph and Lakeside parks with intent to deface property. Randolph park survey noted no decisive damage, while Lakeside showed attempts to access home building but no substantial harm observed.

Tayo Ben Eecelyea No.0.t Tandph Lakeside Parks Randolph Park Lakeside

Players on the Go Four theatreal companions pass Akron Sunday

Fragmentary OCR lists several railroad car groups traveling from Mansfield to Erie and from Columbus to Youngstown among others. Names include Sruicto Brook JO from Mansfeld to Erie Dag the Piddly Dee Dee Con and Rowe Mil Brook Co from Loninynle Ky to Cloveleneds. Week'a Had Boy Co travels from Akron to Wooton.

Akron A&c Mansfeld Erie Columbus Youngstown Rowe Mil Brook Co Loninynle Ky Wooton

Canton Man Death by Own Action in Panton Ohio

A well known shop worker, aged about sixty, of Canton, Ohio, died by self-inflicted means during the night. The incident occurred in Panton and is linked to a period of despondency and distress. Police and local officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Panton Morel Ding

Northern Objection Trust Company Property Price Debate

The Northern Oble Traytion Co property is up for sale to the highest bidder, with offers received but not yet concluded. The committee intends to set a price around ten dollars per share and consider bids, while noting stock interest and a Nelson Moore syndicate involvement.

Cleyland Marek Oble Traytion Co Gomantiten Everett Moore

Died at 109 in a Virginia slave era tale of Mrs Hughes

An obituary records Mrs. Hughes of 1kMy North Broadway dying at 109 after a long life tied to the plantation era. Born a slave in Alexandria Virginia she rose to household service, married once, raised children, and spent her final years with relatives in Akron before returning to Virginia for burial in Glendale.

Fodit Hughes North Broadway Sirs. Hughes Sadie Glover Apts Mhighes Alexanders Hughes Sue Vitliant Alleplers Chea UN Ginilly Akron Hye Law Shanghtier Virginia Binuie Davaliton Rere Ceruiriwd Akroty Glendale

Perfume and Finery Spill on Suburban Train Car

A Naples Transit car on the Loop Line at the N. G. P. Co. halted for ten minutes after a well dressed young woman dropped a telescope case and scattered perfumes stockings and other items through the car. The item mishap caused a brief delay before assistance helped her gather belongings and the car resumed normal operation.

N. G P. Co Talo St Buchtelage Tan Young Indy Hecti

Dam at Monroe Falls Swept Away by High Water

A dam on the Cuyahoga River at Monroe Falls failed Saturday afternoon, releasing a large volume of water and destroying a bridge structure. The paper mill outlet was unaffected. no other damages reported. Officials unsure if repairs will be completed by a known date.

Monroe Falls Cuyahoga River

Also Mentioned on This Page

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