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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

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Anthracite union weighing strike options in Scranton

In Scranton Pennsylvania the executive committees of three districts of the United Mine Workers resume secret conference amid bus iness leaders fear of a coal strike. Leaders consider delaying action to autumn and may seek arbitration to avoid idleness while President Mitchell wields influence over miners. A partial arbitration board is proposed to settle disputes between miners and coal operators.

Scranton May United Mine Workers Stiners' Union Sutumn Ath Mitchell Mitebotl Attelell Anthracite National Civic Redaration

Eastern capitalists eye NO T property deal in Akron area

A party tied to Tucker Anthony of Boston inspected the N O T lines Thursday as negotiations neared a possible sale. Cleveland financiers led by Horace Andrews faced an expired option, with the Tucker Anthony group seen as likely to take the lead. Observers note benefits of owning NO T property to control urban and interurban streetcar routes from Canton to Cleveland via Akron and Massillon, linking Canton Akron and the B and O. The inspecting delegation then visited Canton and Massillon to evaluate lines there.

Tucker-Anthony Syndicate Boston N. O. Ty Tucker-Anthony No.t Mirc Chasers Cleveland Horace Andrews Masten Canton-Ale An B&o Canton Massillon

Hetty Green Granted Revolver Permit in New York

New York police granted Mrs. Hetty Green a permit to carry a revolver. Capt Stephen Ken of Leonard Street station supported the request after Mrs. Green said she routinely handles large sums in money stocks bonds and jewelry. She planned to seek pistol permits in other major cities she visits.

New York Hetty Green Police Department

Hunger and Suffering In Alaskan Gold Fields

May 8 Port Townsend Washington reports arriving teams from Skagway and the City of Seattle carrying Gov John G Brady of Alaska. Ne men and others are destitute in White Horse as rail shipments fail to move baggage and money. Dawson advices claim flooding and a looming washout risk with millions in potential losses.

Port Townsend Wash Skagway Seattle Dolphin John G. Brady Alaska Ashland Ore White Hore Dawson

Central Union Telephone completes new directory rollout

The company has finished a fresh directory covering Alton Barberton Cuyahoga Palle and nearby areas as part of an improved local phone listings update. Community customers gain easier access to numbers and service contacts with the refreshed directory.

Ie Central Union Telephone Go Alton Barberton Cuyahoga Palle

Fragmentary Notice of Teintix Sini and Tattot Hooks

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Teintix Sini and Tattot hooks with notes on compactness and information. Some words are garbled, but the snippet hints at technical terms and possible product or process references. No clear event, date, or entities to confirm.

Carp Return to Silver Lake Despite Eradication Efforts

Carps persist in Silver Lake with several fish remaining along the shoreline each spring. The Lodges introduced the carp years ago to promote private farming but now regret the decision and continue to strive to remove the invasive fish.

Silvér Lake

Rumors Float Of Peerages In Britain And New York

In New York May S Coronation rumors spread via The Herald and The Intent. Willa Waldorf Astor may be made a peer in June amid Sir Thomas Lipton also tipped for a peerage. Astor’s donations to British educational and patriotic causes cited. Rumor ties to the King’s planned dinner for 100000 on coronation day.

New York Herald Willa Waldorf Astor Mr. Astor Selentite Great Britain Thomas ‘Lipton

Lost Husband Loses Suit Over $50,000 Verdict

Mrs Moahed J. Piggott of Philadelphia wins a $50,000 verdict in a case against Charlotte Wheeler Byram over alleged alienation of affections. The plaintiff, once married to Jidepieny, faced a counterclaim as details unfold. The action follows a dispute linked to social circles in Philadelphia and Denver with the parties identified and a prior relationship noted.

Neneer Cala Moahed J. Piggott Philidelphia Tie Charlotte Wheeler Byram Limenund Henry Verhert Dyott Milledetyna Piggote Mile Byrn Denver Mhiedelpna

Seven Drowned In Mau' mee River Disaster

In Toledo Ohio on May. The naphtha launch Frolic owned by the Hepburn Brothers was struck by the Woods Jest tug and sank near Trouville docks. Seven from the First Baptist Sunday school party drowned including Irwin Swayne and Edna Lowe. Captain Hepburn saved several, while others were rescued after clinging to wreckage. The tug Masters Al Fitts and the river crew assisted in recovery.

Toledo May Hepburn Brothers Tropyille Hepburn First Baptist Irwin Swayne Bessil Seese Edna Lowe Will Banner BbSssIn Bystrom Eulalie Rickard Grace Haskin J. ®. Bopburn Miss Marks Miss Lowe Arthuir Marke Phe Tg Ron McPosk the Woods al. Fitts Trouville Houlinen Lowe Marks Arthur Marks

Canton Akron Co Plans Line Extensions Through City

The Canton Akron Co expects to enter Canton Monday May 12 to connect its eastern terminus with the N O T line on East Market Street. The project includes tearing up pavement at Main and Market to build a curved switch for the Canton Akron route. The company also extends its line from Canton to New Philadelphia and to Caled Dover.

Main Market Canton-Akros Canton-Akron Co Canton-Aron Co Canton New Philadelphia Camal Dover

Many Friends in New York Hear Cuba's Palma Leave for Cuba

Mrs Tomasa Palma, Cuba's first lady, sails from New York on the Havin to join the new republic. She says she has never visited Cuba but supports her husband’s dream to lead the country. Her Central Valley home and family are cited as background.

New York May Tomasa Trada Palma Cuba New Republic Guy Dng Mme. Palma Central Valley Boa Jove Nemano Columbia University

Rate Cutting at Proprietary Association Meeting

New York May. Patent medicine manufacturers from across the country attend the annual convention of the Proprietary Association of America in the city. The main aim is rate cutting and discussions to reach amicable settlements with representatives from the association.

Proprietary Association of America

The Queen’s Condition Update From The Hague

May eight report from Castle Loe notes Queen Wilhonia’s condition remains satisfactory. Medical bulletin says she continues to be in stable health with no complications reported at this time.

the Hague Tosuoll Castle Loo Wilhohnnia

Dying Father Alert For Pittsburg Broker In Chicago

Chicago police ask Pittsburg detectives to locate Frank Stack, son of dying Chicago ad contractor J Ladd Stack, to inform him of his father’s condition. Frank Stack, 28, a Pittsburg broker, has not heard from his father for a year.

Chicago J. Ladd Stack Frank Stack Pittsburg Stack Mah J. J. Stack Hae Midlothian Country Club

Strike Averts as Cleveland Carriage Workers Gain Demands

Fifteen shops in Cleveland have granted the carriage workers a nine hour day and a raise of five and a quarter cents an hour, while nine shops refused the demands but did not employ union men. Officials expect no strike as a result.

Cleveland, O

Shorter Day Strike Hits Cleveland Shops

About four hundred whlon metal polishers walked out in Cleveland today after employers refused a nine hour workday. Some large firms granted the demand, easing impact on those shops, while others were not affected.

Cleveland

Seidell to Seek Delegate Post If Dobson Does

A Beacon Journal editorial urges Councilmen Hill and Seidell to seek delegates at Saturday's Republican County Convention to prove popularity without harming city finances. Seidel laughs off the plan but ties his bid to Dobson becoming a ward delegate, declaring he would contest if Dobson runs and vows no city expense.

Beacon Journal Hill Seidell Seldell Dobson Republicam Friends

Spiral Tower Performer Hurt in Nashville Fall

Achille Philion, famed spiral tower act from Akron, fell 00 feet from his cable at the Nashville Carnival on Wednesday night. Despite heroics to save himself, he suffered severe facial injuries and was taken to a hospital. initial reports warned of possible fatality though later updates limited the danger. Manager Frank Gaskell of Canton Carnival Co sent word to Philion’s mother in Akron, who left for Nashville early Thursday.

Achille Ph.ion Akron Nashville Tenn The Democrat Plilion Te Canton Carnival Co Order of Eagles Philion Ashining Aimacl Frank Gaskell Gam Fon Carnival Co Mera Phillon Ash St Cane

Wiese a Candidate for City Commissioner

The article discusses John 8 Wiese as a Republican candidate for City Commissioner, noting promises made by the current administration and calls from friends for appointment. It mentions other local officials and potential candidates Ty D. Seward, Wm. Wildes, John B. Wiese, J Q Weber, and John Cook as parties prepare for upcoming legislative adjournment and commission vacancies.

John 8. Wiese Board of City Commissioners Wiese Wade Doyle Anderson Republican Party Ee O Tst Mh Wiese Tx Mesers McMillen McFarland Ty D. Seward Wm. Wildes John B Wies

City appoints two sewer inspectors amid debate

The City Commissioners named Chas. H. Morton as Locust sewer inspector and Albert Peterson as Campbell sewer inspector, each to be paid 2.50 a day. Commissioner McMillen voted no, saying such soft jobs should go to older men unable to perform hard labor, while denying personal hostility.

Chas. H. Morton Locust Albert Peterson Campbell At McMillen Mc McMillen

Big Bill Dill to Open at Bummit Lake Resort

The Dill for the frat week at Bummit Lake Dark xsine opens Monday May 14. It promises unusual merit with the Blues and Nina vaudevilles in seven big acts. Improvements at the resort include more stage room larger dressing rooms and better railway facilities to handle crowds with added attention promised for the season.

Bummit Lake Nina Vaudevilies Compris Invybig Atiens

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Pat Tos Silver Lake Willie Mau'mee River C.A. Road Palma Archille Philion Dob Seidel Achille Philion Dangerously Mr. McMillen Big Bill
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