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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1902

Page

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Swindler McCullough Faces Civil Sale of Farm Share

Mrs Melvinag Falmer, of Brittain, was swindled out of 1500 by George McCullough and Jewis Indicted. Talbot secured McCulloughs farm share in Turcarmwas county via attachment. The farm appraised at 1200 may be sold if guilt is proven. McCullough, about 28, married shortly before arrest.

George McCullough Melvinag Falmer Hitcrest Tuscamwas County Melvind Fulmer Brittain Fettel Cleveland Geo. McCullough Franklin Jewis Mra. Foliier McCullough George Carroll County Pusenrawas George Ls Holt Turcaranes Talbot Common Pleas Court Tuscarmnas County Hoe

Japan Spoiling for a Fight Says English Captain

Captain F. Smith, arriving on the Tos Maru from Japan, says war between Japan and Kuwait is imminent over Russian rule in Minehka. He asserts Japan is eager to strike and Britain would be drawn in to aid the Atikado's army, potentially involving Europe. Russians continue Manchurian railroad work with about 16,000 coolies employed.

Seattle Wash F. Smith Dapin Tat Country Kuwait Minehika Sinfil Enghind Atikado Europe Manchurian Russia

Congressional district map dispute in Ohio House debate

In Columbus on March 13 the Ohio Congressional district map looms over a makeshift committee room used by Republican House members. The night’s actions saw motions to keep districts unchanged and debates over placing Erie County in a Republican district. A key vote aimed to adjust districts only in the Third and Twelfth, but foundered, leaving the redistricting issue unsettled after five weeks.

Columbus Supreme Court Reis Holladay Horton

WANTED A Bell Wether in a Baltimore Show

In Baltimore on March 18 Jenham manager Fawcett of Chane's theatre added live sheep to the As You Like It company. A rehearsal with the shepherd's crook failed as sheep panicked on stage, jumping into the orchestra and disrupting performers. Fawcett seeks a capable sheep loader to lead the flock.

Baltimore Jenham Fawcett Chane's Theatre Joel Stock Company Atkinson Phoebe Shepherd’s Crook Mary Manngar Fawcett

She Likes to Box Clarence Hawking in Poller Court

Clarence Hawking faced charges after a Wednesday morning incident in Poller Court involving Lulu Lawkine. The accuser claimed he attacked her as she slept. Hawking said he defended himself and that boxing is his habit. Witnesses described boxing gloves used recently. Hawking, 24, and his wife, 22, were present at the hearing.

Clarence Hawking Poller Court Thuradig Wauiting Lulu Lawkine Tiely Wome North Howard Che Hawkklun

New York Board of Transportation Approves Exposition Funding

At a March meeting the New York Board of Transportation discussed allocating funds for state representation at a national exposition. A proposed commission would promote New York's interests and coordinate participation funding.

New York

Labor Strike Movements Highlight City Conference

Amid secrecy, labor leaders and Hawley prepare for a general meeting of business interests as Waster faces pressure. Rostan’s strike grows, with 21,000 workers counted and hundreds more ready to join. Secretary Bailey held talks, while non union and union drivers clash over routing as some firms resume deliveries to protect contracts. Coal supplies improve with night-time movements exploiting empty streets.

Foston Manel Labor Teaders Hawley Whlel Waster Rostan Bailey Nothie Hasteyn Bring ‘Transportation Company Dofne Atera Durie Hodis

Unclear OCR Notes on Local Incident

Fragmentary item describes a morning event with references to a citizen, a clock, and health matters. Details are garbled, with names and places indistinct, but suggests a report of a person found dead at a specified time and a subsequent disruption to work or health conditions.

Technicality delays Patro l wage suit over police pay

Edward J Russell weighs a legal route to claim back pay for patrol operators now styled policemen. The dispute centers on whether an ordinance setting police salaries at 40 a month was legally altered when commissioners raised operator wages to 14 month. Proceedings threaten a broader reclassification and potential back pay for others if the suit succeeds.

Biel Com Orditaner Pollee Hummelt Council For

Burleson Resolution Seeks Info on Hiram W Thomas Request

Washington March 13. The House Foreign Affairs Committee ordered the Burleson resolution reported. It asks the Secretary of State to inform the House why he declined Rev Hiram W Thomas or any acting agent from obtaining passports or permission from the British government for Thomas and his wife to land in South Africa and visit concentration camps to distribute relief funds. Secretary Hay’s letter to the chairman explains the case.

Washington Burleson Texas Secretary of State Hiram W. Thomas House House of Representa Hiram W. Thoms Dr. Thomas South Africa British War Office United States Hay Hitr

English Army Purchases Montana Horses for South Africa

British agent J A Conway buys a large band of Wilmars in Alliance Montana for shipment to Clan then New Orleans and on to South Africa. British express satisfaction with Montana cayuse gait amid rough terrain. Alliance Mayor O C Walker reports arbitration inquiry between Morgan Engineering Co and union machinists. over 200 men inspected, case to State Board for potential amicable adjustment.

Narrow escape after buggy collision on North Howard Street

Mrs Reward Ly Hieber and Mrs Frank P Mack narrowly escaped serious injury when a buggy collided with a Dickson Tranter Co cab on North Howard Street. Hieber’s horse bolted, she was knocked to the pavement and attended by Parks ambulance. She suffered cuts and bruises but was not seriously hurt. Mack fell on an iron post but was found practically uninjured after wreckage was cleared.

Reward Ly Hieber Frank P. Mack North Howard St Hieber Dickson ‘Tranter Co Parks North Howard At Mack

Paintors Strike Grows as Nonunion Men Arrive in Pittsburg

Pittsburg reports a intensifying painters strike amid influx of non union labor from other areas with over 100 men arriving yesterday and more en route. The Washington allotment arrived during the night and was met by stokers pickets at B and C station. several men were beaten before police dispersed the crowd. President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor and General President Hahtwein of the Brotherhood of Painters Decorative and Paperhangers are expected today.

Pittsburg Yeaterday Washington, D. C Ramuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Genera Hahtwein The Brotherhood of Painters, Decoratory and Paperbangers

Chilean Boundary Talks Open Despite No Accord Reached

Chile signals willingness to continue discussions with Argentina on the boundary dispute. A formal proposal is to be made, and Chile states it will consider the matter without ruling out options.

Boers Claim Methuen Released After Capture

London report says War Secretary Broderick announced in Parliament that General Methuen, captured and wounded by General Delaney on March 19, had been released and was to reach Klerksdorp in southwest Transvaal today. Condition is reported favorable. no exchange for Kommandant Kritsinger. Weather forecast: fair tonight and Friday.

London Mrr Broderick House of Commons Methuen Delaney Klerksdorp Tywnkvaal Kritsinger Timothy M. Mealy Trish Winid Air Ewan

Webster Camp Lane to add 180 workers by July 1

Webster Camp Lane Co plans to bring 180 additional machinists and skilled workers to Ely by July 1. Most will relocate with their families, boosting population and fueling home construction as new plant operations begin. Several machinists recently left Morgantown Plant after a strike, and more are expected.

Webster, Camp & Lane Co Ely Imen Webster, Camp & Lane Ontaire Morgat Engineering Co Allinnen Morgen

PUNKIN ROLLERS AT BAR BANQUET COURT TILT

Lawyers at a banquet called on Col H C Sanford to explain a verdict in a case of slander against Hayes Jackson. The Colonel criticised the judge for being swayed by small cliques while noting that juries often decide under unpredictable pressure. The jury awarded $4,500 to the plaintiff, sparking barroom debate on fairness and court process.

H.C. Sanford Tines Jackson Col. Sanford

Young German Survives After Jumping From Train

A 25 year old German man named Willen Sprecht jumped from a freight train near Miller Ave as it derailed on a track causing a collision. He was hurled and struck by steam but walked away uninjured into Lonkinson and Sons' grocery. His exact name could not be confirmed.

Ay & C Miller Ave. Crase Loninson & Sons Miller Ave Eests Willen Sprecht

Candy Man Flavor Thrives As Confection Popularity Grows

Akron vendors report rising candy sales with about 1,000 pounds weekly, spiking on Sundays. Home made and affordable treats attract working girls and budget shoppers, while packaged chocolates from 80 cents to several dollars per pound drive street sales. The Pierodonu maple puff paste and chocolate angles headline the popular items.

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