Sale of N. O. Traction Property Seeks Buyer Soon
Cleveland dispatch reports Finance taxes a sale of the Northern Ohio Traction company property will likely close within days. Bankers' committee and Everett seek 874 for preferred stock and 371 for common stock, though the price may be below. Negotiations shift as other financially stronger parties negotiate with committees for the Toledo property amid expiring option and debt considerations.
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Cleveland
Todlay
Ohio ‘Traction Company
Bankers’ Committee
Everett
Elavens
Hetroit
Toledo
Everett-Moore
Toledo Railway & Light Company
Overcoat Swindle Case Involving H J Reifsnyder
Mr. Al Greenwood accuses a young man named H J Reifsnyder of stealing a $12 overcoat after posing as a Goodyear employee. The ruse unfolded at a Akron shop as the suspect claimed barbershop theft and produced a Goodyear order. Reifsnyder was arrested, jailed after failing to post bond, and awaits trial in Justice Horans court. He is said to travel between Akron and Tat town with a wife aged about 25.
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al Greenwood
Mr. Greenwood
H. J. Reifenyder
Goodyear Wive and Rubber Co
Goodyear
Goodyear Company
Reifsnyder
Greenwood
Reifenyder
Relfsnydor
Mrs Chisnell Appears in Richard Carvel at Colonial Theatre
Mrs. Chisnell wife of the late Newton Chisnell of Akron appeared at the Colonial theatre in Richard Carvel last night. The performance pleased the audience and drew noted visitors including Miss Clara Chisnell and Mrs. Whitstar of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Chisnell
Richard Carvel
Colonial Theatre
Akron
Feat of Horsemanship Averts Bad Accident
Scott Edgar of Montrose, a one armed man, performed a remarkable horsemanship feat at 10:30 AM on Saturday. He steered his team around a falling hook and ladder from No 1, turning onto Bowery and across the viaduct to escape a collision, demonstrating calm presence of mind and skillful driving.
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Scott Edgar
Montrose
Edgar
Bonth Maln St
Main and Bowery Sts
Quarry St Hill
Mr. Edgar
Bost
Paderewski Gave Railroad Men a Hard Problem
Davenport reports Paderewski caused a commotion in the Rock Island yard as he traveled in his private car from Chicago to Davenport for a concert. He insisted the car be turned to sleep head toward the engine, but a suitable tup table was unavailable. Rail workers considered moving the car to Colona or around Burlington tracks before turning it on the Government bridge draw. Two gifts were recently funded to the Alvon Public Library, including the Messages and Papers of the President in ten volumes, and an operatic work on Ancient Hungary.
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Davenport
Paderewski
Rock Island
Chicago
Colona
Tis
Burlington
Train crash mangles team at Ethelst crossing
In Cleveland on March 22 a Nickel Plate passenger train attacked a two horse team driven by John Lavell at the Ethelst crossing. Both horses were mangled and the wagon wrecked. Lavell was thrown 25 feet but landed on his feet with no injury.
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Cleveland, O
John Lavell
Ethelst Crossing
Lavell
Turkeyfoot Lake hunter bags ten ducks in May outing
A Turkeyfoot Lake hunter in Akron Irl May brings a fine string of ten ducks to the scene. The bag includes mallards pintails and bald pates. Ice has melted and duck hunting is again good sport as more hunters arrive while birds remain scarce.
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Turkeyfoot
Akron
Revolt Rages Across Venezuela Amid Frontier Strife
From Willemstad Curacao March 22 five days of revolution shake Venezuela as government forces lose ground east of Cumana and Barcelona endures siege. General Estralante brings 1200 troops to Caracas. Velutini fails in Barcelona and sails back. Rebels claim a major victory while Castro’s recruitment drives intensify. Villages flee and many seek forest refuge from officers.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
Mar
Venezuela
Cumana
Barcelona
Curupahe
Velutini
Estralante
Caracas
Castro
Irish nationalist Dillon quits Commons over Chamberlain insult
London reports the March exit of John Dillon from the House of Commons after he called Chamberlain a damned “Har.” Irish nationalist papers back Dillon’s claim of Chamberlain’s dishonesty while the Dublin Evening Telegraph notes Dillon’s premature condemnation, stating vengeance is still coming but inevitable.
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London
John Dillon
House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
Dillon
Chamberlain
Dublin Evening Telegraph
Globe Stamp Company Celebrates Second Anniversary
The Globe Stamp company held its second anniversary opening on Saturday drawing a large crowd. The store was richly decorated with carnations and mink furnishings, with an afternoon and evening program by a fine orchestra. Every attendee received a glass olive dish souvenir. The branch is run by B. J. Vole, while the Gorge and Lakeville pavilions operate under Sid Morey.
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Globe Stamp Company
B. J. Vole
Dallying And Going Away On Junket In Ohio Legislature
Special correspondence from Columbus dated March 22 reports the legislature adjourned until Monday amid a rushy session. Bills considered include parole for life prisoners and district watchmen. Dunham seeks to criminalize unbitching a horse for a free ride. Metzger may propose a $100,000 governor’s residence.
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Columbus
Marely
Middivewark
Washington Country
Iitr
Dunham
Metzger
Stark County
Gill Son
Jury Dismisses Murder Trial Verdict Split
A Norfolk landmark report from Elizabeth City says the jury in the James Wilcox murder case against Nellie Cropsey reached a split verdict this morning with eight voting for hanging and four for acquittal.
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Richmond
Mrch
Norfolk
Elzabeth
James Wilcox
Nellie Cropsey
Man Jumps From Hospital Window in Detroit Tragedy
Charles Wilert, 44, a patient at Emergency Hospital in Detroit, slipped his restrained wrists and leapt from a third floor window. He fell to a stone walk below and died, the incident occurring as an attendant prepared a glass of water.
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Detroit
Charles Wilert
Wilert
Sudden Sport Man Sues Transit Co for Injuries
Andriy Miklute sues the N O T Co for 2500 dollars claiming injuries when alighting a West Market car on Nov 10. He says he signalled the conductor, the motorman suddenly started, the car jolted, throwing him to the street head first as he exited in Road order.
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Andriy Miklute
West Market
Beckave
Taiwan
Noad-first
Infur
Ruling Set Aside in Akron Street Railway Case
The court set aside a ruling sustaining the plaintiff's exceptions in Wil Christy v. Akron Street Railway Co. The decision held stockholders of the old company liable for certain claims. the case has spanned five years and involved nearly $1,500.
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Akron Street Railway Co
Wil Christy Ve
Akron Street Rtailway Co
Dudge Fing Denis
W. Stuart
Conte
Soldiers Sent to Cleveland by Poor Director Kendall
Old Soldiers reports that Joseph Gorman and H Herron, stranded soldiers, were sent to Cleveland on Saturday morning. Herron remained overnight with Buckley Post G A R members and was then handed to the Poor Direction.
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Kendall
Cleveland
Joseph Gorman
H. Herron
Sandusky
Toledo
Herron
Buckley Post
Directin
Y.M.C.A. Building Fund Drive Faces Final Push
Solicitors urge continued donations for the Y M C A project with $30,000 goal to trigger pledges. Captain Ford of Tarentum adds $10,000 endowment, $1,000 yearly for ten years, and a $36,000 three year fire insurance policy as Tarentum town residents of 6,000 work to begin the building.
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Gentemen
Funes
Inbor
Captain Ford
Tarentum
Tarentuto
Union Gospel Meetings Draw Broad Attendance
The week’s union gatherings attracted strong turnout both afternoon and evening with Rev. H. MacAyeal leading Friday afternoon and Rev. L. Alspach preaching in the evening on the theme My Son give Me Thive Heart. The assistant text emphasizes God’s love for children and salvation, urging acceptance. Afternoon sessions continue next week at the First Church of Christ under Rev. A. B. Coats. four churches will sustain evening services.
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H. &. MacAyeal
L. Alspach
First Church of Christ
A. B. Coats
Manley Declines Post Appointment in Maine
Augusta Maine March 22 Joseph N Manley announced he had declined the position of First Assistant Postmaster General tendered by Postmaster General Payne citing business and personal reasons.
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Augusta
Maine
Joseph
N. Manley
Inatercenera
Lko
Postoveter
Payno
Koplin to Head the Republican City Ticket
Arthur A Koplin to lead the Republican city slate with Ald Harlow Loomis and O B France securing positions. Koplin appears ahead with a noted plurality while Hiram Falor Koplin is mentioned in association with the ticket.
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Republican City
Arthur A. Koplin
Sessone
Ald Harlow
Wy Loomis
O. B
France
Essersees
Hiram
Falor
Ward by ward council race details in county election
The Republican caucuses produced lively results as candidates vied for Justice of the Peace across wards. Key figures included Wilhelm Oded Loomis Koplin Amundson Rockwell and Defoe in contested and long term seats with party organizers presiding.
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Harry W
lAteon Ae
Attrnes
Pirestone
Acretary
Fr. Char
Watters
Teller
Cornell
Ean Hichter
Andrew
Willen Wyon
Wilhelm
W. B. Oded
W. H. Moore
Kingsbury
Dlw
Loomis
Kaplin
France
Falor
Howe
AL Alvin Rice
O. Ty Sullivan
John W. Seidel
Cornel
Eclaematon Plw
Rockwell Wis
Earnest
Rockwell
Housel
Adar Guth
Justice of the Poace
Koplin
Téomis
Maltin
Akron Grocers Plan New Brick Building on Mill Street
The Akron Grocers Co will build a three story brick structure at Mill and Simmitsis, 80 by 120 feet, fronting Mill Street. They bought the site from J A Arbogast and Hugo Sehu macher, assignees of Ferdinand Sehu macher. President R M Pillimore said the move is to gain much needed storage space, as current quarters cannot hold all goods.
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Akron Grocers Co
Mill and Simmitsis
Mmi St
J. A. Arbogast
Hugo Sehumacher
Ferdinand Sehumacher
R. M. Pillimore
Akron Grocery Co
le Goods
Moinst
Library Union muddle clarified by Guardian Savings Bank
County teachers trusted Guardian Savings Bank Co after a library union collection plan raised concerns. Bank conducted a thorough inquiry, found library spokespeople reliable, and since then teachers have paid notes totaling 190 dollars. Reports that other banks declined were untrue.
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Library Union
Guardian Sayings Bank Co
Guardian Sarlige Bank
Te Hotes
Guardian Savings Bank
Easter Concert by New Band at Colonial Theatre
A real Western band will give a sacred Easter Sunday concert at the Colonial theatre after noon. A nominal admission charge will be made.
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Colonial Theatre
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Mrs. Manners
Alvon
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Secretary Chamberlain
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Mr. Morey
Lakealle
Sid Morey
Wilcox
Sue Wrather
Y.M.C.A. Hall
Union
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jLoomis
Andrew J. Wilhelm
Revond
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Amundson
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Geo
J. Look
Rixth
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Harley
Ormes
Heary
Young
V. Kingsbury
W. Rockwell
B. (. Hourel
W. C. Findley
J. T. Flower
A. B. Niley
Bixth
Gibbons
David Wilson
Frank Ingersoll
Herbert E. Carlton
Justice of the Peace
Harlow W. Looms
Lnto
Loewis
Justice
Sprince Et Hole
Flower & Koplin
Contesta
Calleum Me
Third Ward
Str
A. Wildrong
Fred H. Stuart
Jeremul EB. Amundson
Hill
Kennedy
Pindley
Setinol Board
Justicn of the
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Wraner
Paler
Counsell
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