Cleveland Seeks Northern Ohio Traction Property Sale
Cleveland capital eyes the Northern Ohio Traction purchase. Syndicates press to buy within ten to fourteen days. a rival group may secure at 8714 for common and 6 1 8 7 4 for preferred. March earnings show notable gains, Canton Massillon sale funds current holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Olive Lraction
Riverett-Moore Syndicate
Ohio
Canton-Massillon
Canton & Akron
Canton City Hues
Fucker, Anthony & Company
Northern
Ohl
Car collision injures two men near Broadway
Cleveland, March 29. W. H. Doyle and Michael Peltow were probably fatally injured when a Akron Bedford and Cleveland car struck their wagon on Broadway as they drove to town for the Saturday market. The wagon was smashed and the men were thrown into the mud.
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Cleveland
Broadway
W. H. Doyle
Michael Peltow
Be & Co
Doyle
Pellow
Unsteady Akron GOP meeting stirs for Pardee bid
A South Akron gathering for Probate Judge candidate N D Tibball collapsed into a faulty turnout with four tanks and two and two consignments. Providence shifted as a contingent arrived, turning the event into a spirited rally for Republican rival W H Pardee, altering the night’s tone.
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Akron
N. D. Tibball
Beef prices rise but butchers warn of loss to customers
Retail beef sales weaken as wholesale prices gain two cents per pound provoking grumbling from local dealers who cannot raise prices equally. Reports from Cleveland and nearby towns mirror the squeeze as beef scarcity and a beef trust aims for profits. Schlingtton Nader's market listed toast steak four cents, gilt loin 18 to 20 cents, porterhouse 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Beef Trust
Schlingtton & Nader
Porter House
Miles Considers Royal Invitation in European Trip
Lut ie Miles weighs accepting a visit from Ed Ducloss and a joke about a royal invitation. In reality Miles plans a business trip to Europe lasting several months and intends to witness the glorious sight as a spectator.
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AU. Mites
Europe
Prayer for Peace rises in Great Britain observance
In London on Good Friday bishops of London Rochester and St Albans issued appeals urging unity in prayer for peace between Britain and the Boers. Similar prayers echoed in Pretoria as London observes a Sunday atmosphere with business suspended and churches crowded. Those who could left town by April 1.
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Great Britain
Tondon
London
Rochester
St. Albans
Pretoria
Ull
Fine Music Concert at Universalist Church in Akron
A concert of high merit will be given at the Universalist church Monday evening. Madame Ronnet Kelow, a popular soprano, and G. Vouton, tenor, will perform sacred songs and many Irish melodies. The program includes an organ recital and a song lecture titled The Bards of Brin. Madame Brive brings national acclaim and the event aims to impress Akron with the rarity of bringing this company. Ticket prices are reduced for residents, with proceeds benefiting the church.
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Brin
Madame @ Brive
Hone
Met
Akron
Roosevelt May Elevate Wood as Miles Resigns
Washington March 2 The president weighs alternatives for General Wood with a view to rapid advancement. Options include Wood as Major General upon Miles retirement, or Wood becoming U S representative in Cuba, while a new military post could protect Cuban independence if intervention is needed.
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Roosevelt
Miles
Wood
Farmer
Washington
Othaw
Brooke
Mitten
United States
Minster
Cuba
Gasoline Tank Fire Fatal to Hill Sewer Foreman Macbeth
Janes Macbeth, foreman at Hill Sewer Piper Works, was badly burned Friday evening around seven when a lighted match ignited a two gallon gasoline jar in Mrs. Milligan’s basement. He was 41 and unmarried, attended by Dr. Leonard. The blaze enveloped his clothing before rescue efforts could save him.
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Janes Macbeth
Hill Sewer
Mr Macbeth
Macbeth
James
Croker Offers London Prices for Wantage Milk
Richard Croker has entered the dairy business and called a meeting of Wantage district farmers. He offered London prices for all milk delivered to the Moat House creamery and said he would need at least 2,000 gallons daily.
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New York
Richard Croker
Wantage Distriet
London
Moat House
Weather for Easter Promises Fair Day
The forecast predicts nine fair days for Easter with potential snow danger if temperatures fall. Otherwise Easter is expected to resemble Saturday’s weather, likely clear.
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Egbert
Shoes Beside A Train Fatality On Frle Tracks
Police found John Swanson 42 lying beside the Frle tracks between Forge and Arlington at about 10 30. A gash on his head and shoes left at the scene suggest he was struck by an Erie train around 7 p m while walking home from work. Swanson, a teamster for Robinson Bros Co, leaves a wife and two children.
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Haberkost
John Swatson
Manson St
Forge
Arlington Ats
Nix
Erie
Swanson
Robinson Bros. & Co
District Attorney Jerome Tours Tenderloin Gambling District
New York March 20 District Attorney Jerome and one assistant conducted a late night tour of the Tenderloin to gauge alleged gambling activity. He reviewed station books at West Thirtieth Street and observed signs of activity at leading rooms but did not enter any premises.
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New York
Jerome
Cleveland Youth Taken With Smallpox In Illness
Dan McGinnis a well known local youth was stricken with smallpox and removed to the detention hospital. The health department quarantined all who were exposed following the Cleveland case.
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Dan McGinnis
McGinnis
Cleve “Land
Easter Concert by Great Western Band at Colonial Theatre
The Great Western band will present an Easter concert at the Colonial theatre Sunday afternoon at 8 o clock. Arrangements aim for a successful event with a carefully planned program including popular selections and ministerial pieces.
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Great Western Band
Colonial Theatre
Mde
Kaiser and King Bet On Boat Race At Regatta
Kaiser and King plan a bet on the upcoming regatta with the Britannia and the Meteor to race in Solent waters. The Meteor, not the Kaiser's Meteor JUL, led Britannia in a prior race by a time margin of one minute forty seconds. Royal spectators including the King and Queen are expected, with Prince Henry of Prussia likely present as the Kaiser's representative.
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vVowes
Kaiser
Ily
Solent
Prince Henry of
Prisia
Easter Services Mark Observances Across Akron Churches
Easter Sunday in Akron will be observed with special services in the Catholic and local churches. Masses are set for 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. amid decorous arrangements and reflections on charitable wills and pensions.
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Akron
Teachers on the anxious seat in Akron schools
Board of Education reviews next year’s teacher list amid rumors of changes. Ninety teachers currently employed with about one blind and seventy five needing resume duties. Committee on Teachers and Salaries holds secret meetings to decide retirements and principal changes. annual appointments to be finalized by April 5.
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Board of Education
Akron
Bord
Alent
The
Hide
Teteiera
Ralariew
Postmaster Davies Notified By Paper Kin Berberton History
Thomas J. Davies, longtime Berberton resident, reportedly was chosen Postmaster, a fact he only learned from the Thursday paper. Davies, born in Wales in 1867, came to America at eight, worked in coal regions of Pennsylvania, educated himself at night, and opened a general store at Norton Center at age 28.
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Democrat
Thomas J. Davies
Barsberton
Bar
Mr. Davis
Wales
Amey
Con
Pennsylvania
Davies
Norton Center
Easter Eggs and Traditions Through the Ages
Easter eggs cost 18 cents this year but egg sales remain steady though dyeing trends fade. Fancy papers with public figures remain popular while plain dyes decline. Ancient and medieval legends surround eggs, with stories from monasteries to royal Easter games. Washington children host an Easter Monday egg roll on the White House lawn, and German folklore recalls a white hare laying colored eggs. A lamb seen at Easter is considered a lucky omen as the season recalls the Saviors resurrection and Easter lilies.
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Tsiassic
Washington
White House
Gormuiny
Anniversary day marks 20 years in drug business
G C Himmelman celebrates April 1 as anniversary day noting 20 years in the drug trade with reflections on changes since starting on South Market Street. He recalls early days with few buildings and neighbors like Wells Fargo offices and Standard Hardware Co while moving to this location.
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G. C. Himelman
Deghustiess
Siave
Aron
Heline
Himmathian
South Marest
Himmalaen
Akron Livings Bank
Wells Fargo Ee Fess Co
M, Neu & Co
Wiss Talia Hurley
Standard Hardware Co
Wine venture eyed by Rampanelli from Buffalo backers
A projected large scale wine manufacturing plan is proposed to Mr. John D Rampanelli. Buffalo investors aim to form a company to produce Na Abranda wine. If the deal closes a sizable wine cellar may be built on Rampanelli's King land, boosting Uncle John's eastward reputation.
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John D. Rampanelli
Niade
Buffalo
Rampanell
Rampanelli
King
Uncle John
Bhp
Mt. Rumpanell
Hito
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Providence
Jon Eid
W. HB. Pardee
Lutie Miles
Leonard Wood
James Macbeth
John Swanson
Kaiser Wilhelm
Daily Democrat
England
G. C. Himmelman
John Rampanelli
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