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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1902

Page

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Munroe Falls Woman Robbed by Three Negroes Near Akron

Miss Bertha Moore of Munroe Falls was followed and assaulted by three Black men while walking toward Cuyahoga Falls. They stole her money and a ring, with Moore identifying Charley Cooney, Thomas Upshaw, and Wo Brent when brought to Akron. The men were jailed awaiting trial as crowds demanded action.

Bertha Moore Munroe Falls Ohio Steel Specialty Co Cuyahoga Park Harry Hamlen Hamlen Elchid Munroe Falla Cuyshoga Akron Mrs Moore Miss Moore Meg Munroe Malls Cuyahoga Falls Jeff Rhodes John Seark A. B Power House Chan. Schoal Hudson Cuyahoga Watts Jalil Muarshat Miley Evans Oolinds Rousch Wrontt Russell Kelly Maurooe Palla Vegeance Ely Ralph Hamlin Walter Hot- Miger Ile Malls Sill N. Thuswell Rano Lim Ming Moore Cooney Ax Thoms Upshaw Wo. Brent Youngstown South Carolina Upshaw Brent Mixa Moore Conny Hagelbarger Thant Aguliet Rehices Aida I

The Cleveland Richfield Akron Electric Railway Plan

Attorney I W Green says Cleveland will adopt an ordinance granting right of way for the Cleveland Richfield and Akron electric railway within two weeks. The bill would set a three cent fare inside Cleveland corporate limits, with termini at Cleveland and Akron.

Cleveland I. W. Green Cleveland, Richfield Akron Conneil

Downtown organ grinders ordered to stay clear

City enforces restrictions on organ grinders and monks. They must remain off downtown streets and away from neon districts and busts. Ten grinders were arrested after playing in town. police warn swift action if violations continue as merchants protest the nuisance.

Sunny Tuily

Diploma Won at Paris Exposition by Pathfinder

The Pathfinder, a fraternal journal from this city, received a diploma for best fraternal journal at the Paris Exposition. The award was sent to Exposition managers, with notices to Berry the Supreme secretary and Durant the business manager.

Pathfinder Pathfinder Lodge Paris Uhe Pathfinder Berry The A.V. Durant

Loving Cup Presented at Doyle Hall Address Event

The Knights of Columbus hosted a social at Doyle Hall on Friday. Cleveland resident BP AL Krady gave an address titled Christopher Columbus, concluding with the presentation of a loving cup. Aids

Knights of Columbus Doyle Lock AL Krady Cleveland Christopher Columbus Brady

Kite Tobin Wins Prize for Wheat Flower at Flower Show

Kite Tobin won the prize for the most popular flower wearing the "Wheat flower" tag. Miss Maggie Mitchell recited "The Venetian Romance" while Mus H's orchestra performed selections during the evening. Metrechments were served.

Kite Tobin Maggie Mitchell Mus H

Will Select Pews At Annual Church Meeting

The annual pew selection is reported with unclear names and a note of May actions. Readable fragments mention SE Taulhepte Sopil elureh Moudiy and Homtar Will, but details and outcomes remain uncertain.

Local parish meeting outlines wardens and vestry election

A parish committee will meet at Hugo from 10 to 11 am and then again later to discuss the election of a warden and vestry members. The gathering aims to organize a parish affair with parishioners and friends urged to attend.

Pew

Boy King Ayrouio Takes Oath in Madrid May 17

King Ayrouio reached his majority and swore to uphold the constitution before the Cortes and Queen Regent in a royal ceremony. The oath was delivered with the chamber silent as the king placed his hand on the Bible. The royal party then sat, and the president of the chamber addressed the king.

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Carrie Nation jailed again in Topeka court

Topeka Kansas May 17 Carrie Nation was sentenced by Judge Haeen to 40 days in prison and a $100 fine in district court for smashing a liquor store and vandalizing a bar. The case, not appealed, winds through a wartime era proceeding.

Topeka Kan Carrie Nation Haeen

Tenants Resist Fire Dept Efforts At Grant Street

Health Board decided to burn a house owned by John Gott on Grant Street. Tenants refused to vacate, despite fire department presence and sanitary policeman efforts. The conflagration was delayed, and surrounding conditions suggested the fire might not occur as planned.

Health Board John Gottwall Grant Femnin

Picked Off Five White Policemen in Atlanta Riot

In a Pittsburg suburb near Atlanta a violent clash erupted during an attempted capture of negro suspects. Three police and two African Americans died, several officers were wounded, and a house was burned. A fugitive negro reportedly fled through a sewer as crowds sought him.

Atlanta Pittsburg Aroy City Tom Grant Nian Ed Crabtree Owen Heard Williiluudson Homey Grant Howe Sprathin Fir Athella Pidue RUS Orbine Richardson Jackoon Aekeon Phuk Wulgurs Wien Luton A.W Lara Amie Buffera Acubaan

Memorial service for RH Wright at St Pauls Church

Memorial services honor the late RH Wright longtime junior warden of St Pauls Parish. A short address by Geo W Crouse J Marvin Major Mercer and others is planned at 4 o clock. Wright served nearly a third of a century in active Sunday school work. a service follows in the Sunday school with all former volunteers invited.

RH. Wright St. Paul's Pariah SS Paul's Church Geo. W Crouse J. Marvin Mercer Weight Bunday School Bumdlay School

Mayor's oath falters as Akron faces law enforcement fails

A citizen column denounces Mayor Young for claiming only to advise while crime and vice flourish. It details disorderly houses, gambling dens, and prostitution across North Howard, South Main, and East Market streets, urging swift enforcement and Sheriff support to curb the unrest.

Hluy Akron Kelly Young Wien Danger North Howard St North Howard Manchester Road West Thornton Summit County North Main St Mtv South Howard St South Main St

Canton Akron line to connect with Contour Masalion

The Hrond and Magstlo Sweet Railway Co plans a Canton Akron service starting Sunday. Cars will run from Canton to Akron every three hours until further notice, with service extending to Blue Pond where it links with the NOP Co East Market line.

Geo W Nda Hrond& Magstlo Sweet Railway Co Akron Canton-Akron Caton Akros Kron Blue Pond Market Steam N. 0. P Co

Cornerstone laid for Woodland M. B. Church in May

The cornerstone ceremony for the Woodland M. B. Church is set for a May event afternoon with Pastor L. M. B. Pratt delivering the address. Elder J. W. Robbins will not be present for the service.

Woodland M. E Woodland M. B Lr. M. B. Pratt Mt. Chute Ehter J. W. Robbins

Akron's Credit Promises Strong Bond Sale Appeal

City Clerk Isbell reports inquiries from national bond buyers about 125000 refunding bonds to be offered June 14 at 10 am. Note the city’s tax base of 20.5 million, new valuation over 51 million, total bonded debt 722000, and tax rate rising to 11.0 mills. The city cites a history of timely payments and a robust sinking fund as factors favoring investment.

Isbell Spbell Oll City of Akron Ohio

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