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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1902

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Canal subsidy plan edges Painter bill in Ohio Legislature

Special Correspondence from Columbus reports a substitution bill favored by ex Sen Geo W Sieber and T Z McHugh to steer canal policy. It shifts focus to affirming the state’s hold on canal property from Cleveland to Deshler and the Muskingum, proposing a nonpartisan commission and a boat subsidy tied to true value. Favorable sentiment grows as talks continue and Painter’s bill loses momentum.

Colunbus Pete Geo. W. Sieber Akron T. Z. Metfugh Painter Lieber Ohio Canal McHugh Miami Erie Miami and Brie Nes Ohio Division Cleveland Deshler Muskinguin River Olo Canal

Between Gen Dick and Senator Harding in Ohio race

Columbus dispatch notes intense Republican maneuvering in Ohio. Harding secures solid Foraker support while others like Chas Dilek and Mary Daugherty are reassessed. judges and regional elites show fluctuating influence as the gubernatorial contest shifts to party alignments and local power.

Columbus Martel Waren G. Harding Marion Foraker Chas, Dilek Akron M. Daugherty

Strange Men Looted Rooms at Bryn Mawr College

Fire at Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia destroyed Denbergh Hall, with its $190,000 building and $5,000 in contents lost. Seventy students lived there. looting by strange men occurred but jewels were not heavily stolen, said Miss Thomas, the college president.

Bryn Mawr Philadelphia Bryn Mawr College Denbergh Hall Dembergh Hall Thomas Denbeigh Will Phony Jota 1 Tockpfeller

Heroic rescue as tenents flee freezing Flat fire

March 17 a fire drove twenty rope families from a Bt Catherine flat on Déth Street. Firemen battled frost wind as tenants scrambled in night clothes seeking shelter. Policeman William Scanlon fell from a third story window breaking his leg. George Patton organized a rope rescue lowering three women from the third floor before the stairway was blocked. Patton blinded by the fire risked his life to save others and sustained an ankle injury. Losses include nearly all household goods and personal effects valued at about 500,000.

Catherine Déth St William Scanlon George Patton Patia Beane

New York Parade to Honor Saint Patrick’s Day

Tons of people in New York are set to observe Saint Patrick's Day with a major parade along Fifth Avenue from 42nd Street to 120th Street. The procession includes more Irish symbols and observers anticipate a large turnout and celebratory events across the city.

New York

Lorain Board retools school opening activities

The Lorain Ohio Board of Education begins a new approach to opening exercises. It will abolish orations and instead feature a combined program of entertainment and a student address, reducing the traditional lengthy morning routine.

Lorain Board of Education Hece Baw

Dream Notions Wake Kent Resident in Fright

A scrambled early morning report from Marl IT-Men citing Jot Van dermarie of Went Silap who awoke at 2 o'clock in fear. A child named Ger Loshand aged six was found dead, causing a stunned family to seek reasons. Local authorities began a careful inquiry into the apparent death scene and surrounding events.

Kent van Dermarie Silap

Senate Pittance Committees Tour State Institutions

Special Correspondent reports the Senate finance committees will tour southern state institutions next week. They depart Thursday for Lancaster, Gallipolis, Jamestown, and Cincinnati, traveling by Pullman cars. The group will not return until Monday noon, after which work on the flat appropriation bill will begin.

Columbus Senate Pittance Committees Butte Lancaster Gallipolis Jameview Cincinnat Southeran Tullman

ZERO Weather May be Coming

Chicago reports severe winter weather with a 50 degree drop since Saturday. By morning the temperature was above zero as strong winds worsened discomfort. The blizzard crippled rail travel in St Paul Minnesota Canada and the Northwest with no trains moving for 48 hours. Railroads held trains at stations with meals and shelter for stranded passengers while efforts to resume service continued.

Chicago Tomorow St. Panini Marvel St Paul Parette Mand Belne

Mayor Jones Ill in Los Angeles Address Event

Toledo mayor Jones is reported ill with pleurisy after an event in Los Angeles where he spoke as guest of honor. The illness and timing are noted as serious but non fatal. details about the address and host organization are unclear due to the damaged text.

Los Angeles Marel Ninel Jones Toledo Zeonomie Longite Ah

Countess Thrown From Her Horse at Hunt Meet

In Tandon on March 15 the Countess of WarWick, noted society figure and teacher, fell from her horse during a hunting meet at Newaville. She was bruised but her withdrawals were broken, authorities said.

Tandon Countess of WarWick

Municipal Code debate and constitutionality ruling echoed

A lengthy local column discusses a controversial municipal code bill and its likely unconstitutionality. Attorney General Sheets criticizes the Cleveland charter law as unconstitutional and hints at efforts to oust the mayor’s cabinet. Similar challenges loom for Columbus and Cincinnati charters amid broader calls for reform and political maneuvering.

Aff Bil Cleveland Tom Johinson Columbus Cincinnati

Fought assault leads to fine for Corneline Harlin

Corneline Harlin of 11% Taylor Street was fined $15 and costs and given 30 days in the works by Mayor Doyle for assaulting Bud Willan, a streetcar conductor. The fine was suspended during good behavior. The incident occurred near Barberton on Sunday as bystanders described a boisterous clash with the conductor calling for aid.

Corneline Harlin Taylor St. Wie Doyle Bud Willan Willams Hawk Koleone Horhin Eve Watt

Wath Manufacturing Company Incorporates and Builds Plant

The Wath Manufacturing Company of Skvan becomes Incorporated into Columbine with a capital stock of 810000. Movers Edward Watts John Watts J Mo Williams Gi W Ridley and Gewse C Shaeffer act as organizers. A new WW building is erected by this day at Ve VolMirh Bt and will be completed within days.

Wath Manufacuring Company Skvan Hax Eww Columbine Edward Watts John Watts J. Mo Williama Gi. Ww. Ridley Gewse C. Shaeffer Mufactite Paints Warnahes

Gladness at First Cong Hoel Pulpit Revival

Sunday morning services opened with Dr foarns appearing in the pulpit marking the first day of his return since illness. The mood was hopeful as the congregation welcomed his health recovery and anticipated continued healing and renewal through community worship tonight and tomorrow.

Foarns

GOOD WHEAT YEAR IN BURT COUNTY REPORTS

The Burt county farm reports indicate a strong wheat year with favorable winter conditions and spring sun aiding rapid growth. Only a few isolated areas report damage from cold and frost, while the majority show promising development and healthy soil readiness for planting.

Burt Tone

Charming Time Says Prince Henry in Port Visit

In Plymouth England on March 17 Prince Henry of Prussia arrived aboard the Hamburg American liner Deutschland from New York. He greeted the German naval attaché and guests on deck, spent days on the bridge and in his rooms, then mingled with passengers toward the voyage’s end. The German Consul presented welcomes from Emperor William as Prince Henry praised the journey and his charm to Mr Fox.

Fiymouth England Hamburg-Ameriesit Steuer Deutschland New York Prince Henry of Prissis Grrinah Koeper Prince Henry Herr Fox Nmuihey Willian Mery Fox

Ililla and Willie May Wed in a New York Ceremony

The engagement rumor for Miss Til a Vander bilt Sloan e and Willy Odgnod Meld haw been revived as both youths attend as guests of Miss Sloan e's uncle George W. Vanderbilt at Biltmore North Carolina. A rumor of a wedding has circulated amid family news and social chatter of prominent society circles.

New York Tila Vanderbilt Sloane Willy

Deer Rampage at Silver Lake Stirs Town

A deer at Silver Lake caused disturbances after suffering a weeks long tumor and injuring property. Residents expect the animal to recover and return to its habitat, while event plans at nearby venues proceed with caution despite the commotion.

Birthday Dinner Ends With Chocolate Dollar Prizes

Mr Ors Hower surprised guests at his wife Mrs Hower birthday dinner with a novelty gift. Sixteen friends attended as a table setting impressed, while each chocolate piece carried a five dollar bill wrapped around it in a clever hoaxlike present.

Ors Hower Omarion Hower

Nellie Wallace Misses Home While Chasing Chickens

Nellie Wallace the 6 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas F Wallace, left Parvands grocery with two neighbors Saturday afternoon and wandered four miles from home. She followed unusual scents to a farm where she stopped at a chicken barn before being found by a man named Chitty and returned to her anxious parents.

Nellie Thomas F. Wallace West North St Wlls Parvand's Grocery Alis Golly West Market St Merriman St Wayfarer Gree Terestig Chitty

Death of Judge Mrtitr in Wooster at 83

M S Welker of East Muist announces the death Sunday morning of his wife Judge Mrtitr aged 83 of Wooster. Judge died at his home in Wooster Saturday afternoon at o clock. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon. Born in Knox county he practiced in Millersburg since 1849. He was a long serving member of the Thirty ninth, Fortieth and Portsstiner Congress and was appointed United States Judge for the Northern District of Ohio by President Grover Cleveland in 1880, retiring in 1889. Survived by a second wife.

M.S. Welker East Muist Wooster Knox County Millersburg Elvet United States Ohio Rynif Virant Wale Wooster University Ty Hy Secon Rviti

St Patrick prank scatters green jug and crowd chaos

Forty years ago on St Patrick Day a prank near Market and Eloy streets ended with a large green jug figure torn down and tossed toward a telegraph post. A mob gathered, chaos erupted, and the responsible ringleader avoided exposure while companions kept the scheme secret.

St. Patrick's Day Market

Snapped Ghent Church Outing Gear Recovered

A gray horse and buggy belonging to Perry Ginyard were stolen from the county store in Ghent Sunday and later found in Bilis ti stable. A stringer reportedly placed the rig there at night and promised to return at midnight for the outfit. The suspect appeared interested but fled. no arrest yet. Ghent cider yard alleges the thief may be connected to the incident.

Ghent Sundiy Perry Ginyard Hent Sind Agany

Akron and St George Commanderies Support Inspections

Akron Commandery No 42 and St George Commandery No 6 at Kulgharad St John were assisted yesterday by Dieteley Inspector FL 8, Smith. All present. Koth commanderies received a right inspection of uniforms and equipment.

Akron Commandery St George Commandery Kulgharad St John Dieteley Smith Koth

Music Hall contract awarded to local firm

A meeting of the directors of the German American Co Saturday evening approved the plastering music hall stage and equipment work contract awarded to Michael Reilly of this city. The woodwork contract will be awarded next week.

Dinetors Thd Music Hall Michael Reilly

Union Meetings Set for Tomorrow Evening at Local Church

Tuesday's union gatherings will take place tomorrow evening at the first church near the bay. Leaders Stev and AB Coats will address attendees, with plans for a message at the new Vwirat Church of Chel Rev.

Eventig Union Goxnol Phegt Bay ‘Lst Church Choy Stev MacAvent Vwirat Church Chel Rev Coats

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Sieber Gen. Dick Senator Harding Elke Taylor Patton Mayor Jones Warwick Pugh-Kibler Bill Cornelius Harkin First Congregational Church Summit County Deutschland Plymouth Ililla Willie May Silver Lake St. Patrick’s Day Wey Eltico Biidk Hernia Patrick Dathick Otis Hower Judge Welker Wooster— Akron New Music Hall
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