Republican convention breathes Roosevelt and Hanna praise
In Cleveland on May 28 the Republican state convention endorses Roosevelt and Hanna, praises General Grosvenor as permanent chairman, and supports a pro‑labor, protectionist platform. It pledges a Republican majority in the 58th Congress, backs the Cuban policy, the Philippines, and calls for stricter anti‑lynching laws while opposing trusts stifling competition.
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Cleveland
Rensemn
M. C. Bimons
Unity Shurch
Nash
Charles H. Grosvenor
Grosvenor
The
Democrat
General Dick
Committee On
Roosevelt
Hanna
Foraker
Douglass
Chillicothe
Ciba
Chas
Dek
Cabs
Republic
General Assembly
Nntoglves
Congress
Alves Litce
Cop Ibu
Servants of Civilization
Conmenda Congress
Republican Party
Cuba
Philippines
Resolutions Praise McKinley and Roosevelt Platform
A newspaper item reports resolutions praising President McKinley and pledging to support President Roosevelt in advancing his work. The platform congratulates Nash and the people on his administration and commends the seventh measure or policy referenced.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Nash
Hanna's Man Wins Supreme Judge Nomination
General Grosvenor presented Judge J. M. Wood of Athens and other judges by various backers. First ballot results list Wood 118, Summers 165, Savage 44, with multiple endorsers named from Cleveland to Youngstown.
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J. M. Wood
Athens
General Grosvenor
Augustis Mmery
Springfield
J. Iren Kelfer
W. W. Savage
Wihnington
W. HL. Miller
George L. Phillips
Cleveland
Harvey D. Goulder
W. C. Henderson
Columbus
Daniel J. Yan
Jerome B. Burrows
Painesville
A. G. Reynolds
Myron A. Norris
Youngstown
Cleveland Republicans clash over Wood and Dairy post race
In Cleveland May 23 a late night shift in the GOP convention surfaced as Senator Hanna signaled backing for state field integrity and Horace B. Ankeney’s Wood and Dairy Commissioner candidacy. The tight race involves Cox, Herbst, Batt, Kuuttiman, and others amid party faction tensions and anticipated heated ballots.
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Cleveland, O
Hanna
Horace B. Ankeney
Freen County
Salle
Chyahoga County
Milton County
Therevon
Cox
Herbst
Joe Blackburn
Abby
Paul J Borg Dies at 62 Former Congressman and Tobacco Magnate
Middletown Ohio May 28 Hon Paul J Borg former Congressman and multimillionaire tobacco manufacturer died at 5 this morning at his home after a lingering illness He was 62 and survived by a widow a son and a daughter The deceased rose from humble beginnings in life taking night classes in Cleveland He served two terms in Congress.
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Middletown
Paul J. Borg
Mulimillionaire
Alson
Lyfe
Clavin
Congress
Memorial Day Decoration by Theodore Miller Camp
Theodore Miller camp Spanish American War veterans meet at Company B armory at 7 AM on Memorial Day. They proceed to decorate graves of fallen comrades at local cemeteries. All Spanish-American War veterans are invited to join in the ceremonies.
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Theodore Miller
Company B
Akron teachers exam yields few passing certificates
The Board of City Teachers Examiners reported to the School Board that 104 applicants took the May 10 examination for Akron schools. Four passed, with 1 year certificates. 25 received five year certificates. others earned two or three year certificates. Weather fair and warmer tonight and Thursday.
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Board of City Teachers’ Examiners
School Board
Post‘tong
Akron
Worty
At the Old Homestead Funeral in Akron
The body of Mr Meory Perking arrived in Akron at 10 oclock Wednesday morning. He was taken to the Perkins homestead on Perkins hill. Funeral services will be conducted there Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock. Rev Howard MuacAyeal will lead brief services assisted by Dr T J Monroe. Akron Commandery No 25 Knights Templar will conduct the services.
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Meory Perking
Akron
Perkins Homestead
Perkins Hill
Howard MuacAyeal
T. J. Monroe
Akron Commandery
No. 25
Knights Tenplar
Sheriff vows broad crackdown on liquor sales and gambling
Sheriff Kelly announced a campaign to arrest every liquor seller in Sitamit county this Sunday with no exceptions. He pledged to target city and county gambling dens and slot machines and to deploy at least 50 deputies in coming weeks to enforce laws across the county.
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Kelly
Ian
Sitamit
Tere
Sherif
Firemen Suffer After Chemical Extinguisher Explosion
Chas Hibbard and Win Shaughnessy of No 3 engine house nursing sore hands after a three gallon chemical extinguisher exploded. Hibbard injured the fingertips of his right hand while Shaughnessy sustained a thumb injury on his left hand.
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Chas. Hibbard
Win, Shaughnessy
No. 3 Engine House
Mr. Hibbard
Mr. Shaughnessy
Amerioso Packers' Association Incorportated in Dover
The Amerioso Packers' association, authorized capital of 500, is incorporated in Dover. The company is empowered to can, store, and preserve meat, vegetables, fruit, and other products for market. It comprises all canning establishments in Delaware, eastern Maryland and Virginia, and several in New Jersey.
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Dover
Del
Amerioso Packers’ Association
SOO
Saeaday
Delaware
Glaryland
Virginia
New Jersey
Col Perkins Gift to Normal School Library
Col Geo T Perkins donated a large library globe 200 books and portraits including Lincoln and Grant to the normal school library. Supt H V Hotchkies announced the gift at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting and the board adopted a resolution honoring the gift.
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Geo. T. Perkins Haw
Lincoln
Grant
Normal School
H. V. Hotchkies
Boar of Education
Will Explain Architect Will Explain Exhibit in Detroit
Weary traveled to Detroit Tuesday night for an invite to present jail plans before the National conference of Boards of Charities. Hon J Park Alexander attends the conference representing the Union Charity association of this city.
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FO. Weary
Detroit
National Conference of Boards of Charities
J. Park Alexander
Union Charity Association
Skull Fatal accident on Barberton street car
William Edwards of Kenmore leaned from a running board on a Barberton street car on Tuesday and was struck by a pole. He fell unconscious and was taken to City hospital by Parks ambulance. His condition is serious with a head and nose contusion and possible skull base fracture. The incident occurred near Summit line Spark.
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William Edwards
Kenmore
Barberton
Parks
City Hospital
T. Parks
Summit
Corner Stone Laid for Woodland Church in 1808 Site
The cornerstone ceremony for the Woodland church new building drew a full house. Rev. Wm. F. Wykoff laid the stone at 10 o clock. Dr. M. B. Pratt delivered the address, stressing Christian unity and the role of religion in society. The church, founded 1808, will cost 17 000 and be dedicated in November. copper box contents included church records, a charter, a Bible, a hymnal, and a coin from Rev. Mead.
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New Woodland AI
Mettodram
B. Pratt
Pratt
Hell
Maldeng
Mee
Davin Rein
Woodland Church
Reva
E. H Whittaker
Wood
TJ. Post
Wm. &. Wykoff
Woolland Ave
Baleh St
Crosby and
Balehets
East Ohio
Incorporation
Ar. Mead
Portage M
Tor. I. W. Moore
Course of study criticized as too severe for children
At a Tuesday Board of Education meeting, Mr W D Hiower argued that pupils as young as nine and ten should not study nights and Sundays. He and others urged revision before the new school year, noting health and age concerns and calling for superintendent input at the next gathering.
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W. D. Hiower
Board of Education
Slalungh
Fharer
Cource
Wotrhckins
Man falls headfirst over banisters at Arcade incident
An intoxicated man identified as Bert Clument fell headfirst from the second floor banisters at the Arcade after leaving his crutch and grabbing a banister. He struck a box, lost consciousness, and was hospitalized with a fractured skull. his condition later remained serious but hopeful. Local elevator staff and drivers recognized him. he had recently worked for Kinges Coal and Tow Co. He is described as about 30, with sandy moustache and lame.
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Sun Monen
FB. Callin
Parks
Renner Co
Lee
Bert Clument
Ringes Co
Fenting
Kinges Coal & Tow Co
Climent
Sas
Clement
Inquiring Into Mr French's Belt Line Companies
An appropriation case before Judge Anderson challenges the right of way for a railroad belt through land owned by Francis Seiberting. The dispute centers on the French companies and claims of improper corporate existence and mismanagement while competing lines seek control of Akron area belt routes. The case will extend over multiple hearings as the parties contest consolidation and capitalization.
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Anderson
Cow. Eronett
MI. BE
East Akron
Francis Seiberting
Beq
Might of Way
Barberton
Akron & Eastern
Prench
Ohio
South Side Belt Line
East Airet Belt Line
Akron
Jins
Tein
DOWNED SALOONISTS IN DRY PENINSULA VOTE
Peninsula becomes a dry town after an election under Beal law. Voters opposed saloons by 81 to 1. church bells rang in celebration. Sheriff Kelly warned saloonkeepers against selling liquor, threatening arrest for violations. Residents debated disposing of stock.
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Peninsula
Akron teachers may face pay delays as board debates funds
Akron school board faced a potential delay in teacher pay as insufficient funds were reported at Tuesday’s meeting. A 10 mill tax levy was adopted to resolve the shortage, with plans to borrow money in the meantime. The board, short on regular meetings, asked the finance committee to secure the necessary funds and discussed purchasing a $4.00 tag.
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Akron
Hainces
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Sheriff Kelly
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