One Girl Killed in Explosion at Fairmount Torpedo Plant
An explosion in the powder mixing department at Fairmount Manufacturing in Cleveland injured seven others and killed 17-year-old Anna Pritz. The blaze caused the front wall to blow out, as workers fled the two story frame building. Several victims suffered burns and broken bones while escaping through windows. The plant makes railroad torpedoes and the damage estimate tops $10,000.
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Cleveland, O
Fairmount Manufacturing Company
Euclidavettie Daily Today
Anna Pritz
Mary Christine Bmitzer
Kittle Howard
Lena Kort
Dion Cottinl
Helen Carey
Mass convention to nominate justice candidates at city hall
Four men seek Democratic nomination for Justice with strong backing and expect lively convention attendance at City Building Wednesday March 1. Hon. Grant to chair. addresses by prominent Democrats. resolutions and central committee plans. Ward races cite McCarthy Callahan Bishop in Third, Wimum in Fourth, Baughman and Warner in Sixth, Brady possible, Walker in Seventh, Piske in Eighth. caucuses Tuesday.
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BR. Grant
Messrs. H.W. Tnivis
Ebenezer Lewis
WD. A. Roeser
John R. Vaughan
Earl
Connell
Wim. J. McCarthy
J. B. Callahan
Joseph Bishop
Cornell
Joseph Wimum
J. A Baughman
Choy
GC. Warner
Cortelive Hallinan
Thomas Brady
Connellman Walker
Mr. Piske
Money for Boys Who Wore the Blue
Pay for the 17 days spent at Columbus before joining the U S Army, the claim allowed by the Federal government. Muster roll now at the post to be signed. Each man receives from 7 to 20 dollars after attorney fees. a state bonus for National Guardsmen prior to muster into federal service.
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Columbus
Delag
United States Army
Ohehn
Une
United States Service
Professional mourners confront in Akron funeral scenes
An Akron undertaker told a Democrat representative that trained mourners attend many funerals unrelated to the deceased. A card system now limits rides to specific mourners, exposing a practice of front-row sobbing and social mingling for gain, with two women once frolicking into a stranger's home to view a corpse.
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Akron
Otter
Stebke Quick
Ile
Spotless Town Fever Grips Cuyahoga Falls
Special Correspondence from Cuyahoga Falls reports a brief fever for a spotless town with streets hardly cleaned. Mayor A N Brussell notes Akron residents should visit to learn street cleanliness as the fire department struggles with washing streets.
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Cuyahoga Falls
le Akron
A. N. Brussell
Tangle Prevents Complete Settlement In Boston Strike
The final settlement of the Boston transportation strike narrows to freight hand lers and clerks of the New York New Haven Hartford and Boston and Maine railroads. The freight workers demand a complete body return rather than hiring new men, while railroads offer to reinstate as many as possible. About 2000 members remain out, and longshoremen report filled positions for those unable to return today. Governor Unber had promised eventual resolution.
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Boston
Mass
New York, New Haven
Hartford
Maine
Wage Scale Reaches Accord at Massillon Coal Talks
A March 15 decision at Massillon Massillon Ohio ends with coal miners and operators approving the current wage scale for the coming year. An eight hour day is set and a meeting to confirm details will be held March 20 with mine engineers.
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Massillon
Akron Alliance Rail Line Plan Sparks Local Interest
Akron Alliance Connecting Rail Way company of Alliage proposes a double tracked electric line from Alliance city to this city with capital stock of 100000. Key promoters include D Gibby and G Major. Route surveys span Majors Megadore Marlborough New Baltimore near Congreat Lake. Line to run by October. fare Akron to Alliance set at 50 cents. Board elected includes J Dy Gibby president and H A DeHalinex secretary. Headquarters to New York with main offices in Alliance.
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Akron Alliance Connecting Rail Way Company
Alliage
Or. D. Dibby
Hugh Bleckley
Meare Shatter Chas
Keith
Wege
Brecht
Alliance
Wilk
R. D. Gibby
New York
Amplire House
Mr. Gibby
Megadore
Marlborough
New Baltimore
Congreat Lake
Akron
Aliance
Chie
J. Dy. Gibby
G. W. Major
H. A. DeHalinex
New Jersey
Alvgh Beckley
H. A. DeRaimes
GriMin
GW. Major
J. 8
Boiler Room Planned for Renner Brewing Co Facility
The Geo J Renner Brewing Co will construct a large boiler room this spring to house two 100 horsepower boilers being manufactured by Stirling Co of Barberton.
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Geo. J. Renner Brewing Co
Stirling Co
Barberton
Great Uncle of Well-Known Akronian Baptized Abroad
Millionaire Cornelius Van Ness and his wife of Port Jervis New York were baptized in the Jordan at the site believed to be where Jesus was baptized. The ceremony occurred on the eighty sixth birthday of the millionaire and was led by Rev. William Hall of Newbury. Van Ness joined a Holy Land trip to attend. He is the great uncle of Leslie Cornelius Van Ness a clerk at Myers Clothing Store in Akron. The Van Ness family traces to three Dutch brothers who settled in New York New Jersey and Ohio. The Washington mansion once belonging to the family is now clubrooms and a family representative runs a diamond mine in South Africa.
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Cornelius van News
Port Jervis
N.Y
Desta Christ
Join the Baptist
William Hall
Newbury
van Ness
Holy Land
Mr. van Ness
Leslie Cornelius van Ness
Myers Clothing
Akron
van Nexs
Holland
Pilggrims
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Brancn
van Ness Mension
Washington
South Africa
Mr Weary Discusses Modern Reformatory Jail Plan
Mr Weary of Archotict O Weary published a neat book titled Modern Reformatory Jail and Summit County description. He will speak on the subject at the Tinted Biutes Corrections convention in Detroit in May.
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O. Weary
Summit County
Wery
Detroit
City Clerk reports numerous building permit issuances
During the past week, city records show multiple building permits approved by City Clerk Minnie Mahar. Projects include frame additions and houses on Locust, South Street, Exchange Street, and other avenues, with various named individuals and addresses noted.
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Mahar
Minnie Billings
Dymond
Trim
Ferme
Coburth
Baehtel
Village of Cuyahoga Falls sued for damages
In December John Stadler of Wish Creek was injured in an open trench at Cuyahoga Falls causing about 200 dollars in damages. The village faces a 300 dollar lawsuit filed in Tiston Pelty’s court seeking compensation and awaiting resolution.
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Cuyahoga Falls
John Stadler
Wish Creek
Cuyahoge
Peltay
The Goodriel Band at Grant Opera House Concert
The Goodriel band will present a Sunday afternoon concert at the Grant Opera House. A tiret slate program line has been prepared for the event.
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Goodriel
Grant Opera Hous
Florence Burns Arraigned in Court on Brooks Shooting
Florence Burns was arraigned in a special session court today in the Walters Brooks shooting case at Glen Island hotel. Mrs. Brooks testified that Burns claimed Brooks was a criminal and refused Walter’s marriage. Burns allegedly vowed to shoot if not married, and Brooks questioned Burns’ intent to kill herself.
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New York
Florence Burns
Agathet
Walters Brooks
Glen Island
Thomas W. Brooks
Akron Vitrified Utility Manufacturing Co Opens Soon
Messrs Akeré and Harpham purchase the old Sperry sewer pipe works at Tallmadge from H Sperry for 10000 dollars. The plant is being prepared to operate within a week and a tram road to the bank has been built.
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Messrs. Akeré & Harpham
Sperry
Tallmadge
H. By
Akron Vitrified Uliy Manufacturing Co
New Hotel Planned Near Webster Camp & Lane Shops
Mrs. Gly of Went contemplates constructing a $6000 hotel in South Akron near the Webster Camp Lane machine company's new shops.
ECKELS address to business men spurs talk of reform
An obituary style note recalls H Eekels speaking before an inland business group in the East. He emphasized responsibility in government and urged a forward path for good governance, arguing that national progress benefits all nationalities and times.
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H. Eekels
Two City Commissions to be Appointed by the Mayor
Akron and Youngstown officials discuss a two commissioner by mayor plan for city government. Key figures Wit, Buchel, and Representative Williams indicate support while Mahoning and Sim Limit counties weigh a conference. Akron citizens favor a two by mayor scheme with the mayor as third.
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Alan
Youngstown
Bete
Buchel
Buvtilel
Honee
Ika Miem Lier
W. Atoart
Olaileman
Akron
Columbus
Akron and
Youngae
Williams
Mahoning County
Mahoning
Sim Limit
Mame
Sichoning County
Hak
Akron Ciizens
Linself
Captain Baldwin Withdraws From County Treasurer Race
Captain A P Baldwin withdraws from the Republican primary for county treasurer. He cites home duties and inability to fund a proper campaign, noting his opponent has an organized county-wide structure and many supporters pledged to him. He hopes the move assists other Grand Army of the Republic members.
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A. P. Baldwin
Leavy
Fred J. Smith
Second National Bank
Captain Baldwin
Summit County
Huewing
Funn
Ane
Dowbr
Ity
Ani
Soni
Evening of Mirth and Music at Colonial by Great Western Minstrels
The Colonial hosts an evening of mirth and music by the Great Western Minstrels. A packed audience praised Jol E. Sieber and Fred W. Work for smooth production. The show featured 100 performers, a Cleveland costume team, lively songs and jokes, and a burlesque finale.
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Colonial
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