Admitted Having Collected Money For Mrs Sumner
Details emerge on Mrs Elizabeth Sumner inability to account for nearly 25000 dollars missing from her funds. She is 62 and under guardianship of Henry Robinson. Investigators say 8848 dollars is the only amount accounted for from about 10000 in her possession. Two men alleged to have collected notes for Sumner admit handling funds as agents and claim receipts were handed to her. Attorneys for Sumner's guardian seek court action to force full accounting of all dealings with Mrs Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Summer
Democrat
Sumner
Henry Robinson
Summer
Akron Law Enforcement League forms to curb liquor and vice
A First Congregational church gathering adopts a resolution to form a permanent Akron law enforcement league. It will enroll voters, investigate morality in city government, and vet candidates. A three member committee selects ten to plan the organization and a mass meeting will refine plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Akron
Tenge
Uquor
Dickorderly House
Teague
Une
N. D. Tibbaly
Mir. G. W. Boer
League
J. T. Davies
A. B. Coats
Nathat Motae
W. B. Slabaugh
BP. D. Stratton
Chas. BE. Keller
Silom Kile
Williston Alling
W. Beery M. Taitfer
Dr. HO. Tiles
RS. Zine
Nathan Moree
Akron YMCA Seeks 30000 in Final Push
A Citizens' committee works to raise 30000 for the Akron Young Men's Christian Association as a deadline nears. No official word yet, but authorities expect success. money can be left with Fred Smith, vice president of the Second National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Association Oi
Akron
New Challenger for America’s Cup Planned at Dumbarton
London May 30 William Fife and George L Watson plan a new challenger for the America’s Cup to be built by Dennys at Dumbarton. Captain Robert Wringo and Captain Hogarth, aboard the Shamrock 1, will command the new yacht. all plans are complete and building contracts near closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wm. Fife
George L. Watson
Dennys
Dumbarton
Robert Wringo
Election outcome shows Werner narrowly leads Gerlach for major
In the Third Battalion of the Eighth Regiment the vote by company favored Captain Herman Werner over Captain Gerlach, with totals showing Werner ahead 20 to 19 in several companies and Gerlach securing 18 votes in others. Werner’s popularity came despite Gerlach’s lengthy campaigning among officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geriich
Herman Werner
National Guard
Wooster
Baburday
Baud
Gerlach
Werner
Gerlachdé
O& K
Blessing Mr Clarke Reports Weather Lifts Crop Prospects
Mr G W Clarke of the Erie Railway reports that recent ruins have hindered travel through central and southern regions. A dry spell earlier stunted crops, but rains now aid corn and other crops, improving prospects for a good summer and fall harvest, with gains of about 20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GO. W. Clarke
Erie Railway Co
Chokepara
In Memoriam of Adah Louise Saalfield
A elegiac notice honors Adah Louise Saalfield and a nation’s sorrow for fallen heroes. It laments the chivalry cut down and the radiant host who wear unfading crowns, pledging wreaths to graves and honoring those who strive for eternal peace.
Riot at Chicago meat yards as union strike grows
At Chicago Union Stock Yards the strike by Teamsters and two smaller unions spreads with meat delivery disrupted to homes. Rioting erupts at Lake and Market streets. police restore order after a mob halts Swift & Co wagons. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packers and Teamsters
Swift & Co
Lake and Market Sts
Bye
Palmer House
Ier
Watbiter
Milnois Central
Randolph
Cudmore
James
Tewin
Cook County
Trewin Bros.o
Bla
Alexander
John
Cadméro A Tuyt
Flowers from Mrs. Roosevelt for General Smith’s grave
May 30 Wilmington Delaware. Wisher Amos of Smith Post G A R says Mrs Theodore Roosevelt sent a large box of flowers to be placed on the grave of Brigadier General Thomas A Smith today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Bride Gracie Ray Becomes Mrs Grill After Divorce
Gracie Ray changes name to Gracie Hagrill after separation from Dr. Joseph B Kent. Justice Hoff man tied the knot Thursday afternoon to groom Harry W Grill, a 21 year old rubber worker. Kent was previously married as a teen groom who faced forgery charges and a county jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chugle Ray
Joseph B .Kent
Kent
Gracie Hagrill
Justice P. H. Hoffman
Harry W. Grill
Gracie
Dr. Kent
Chas. Doerler
Jall
Senate leaders in talks over anthracite strike
A report claimed a long morning conference occurred in Cleveland between Senator Hanna of the Civic Federation and George W. Perkins of J P Morgan Co about settling the coal strike. Hanna refused comment saying there has been too much said already while Howe and Sargeant offered no details.
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Cleveland
Betwen
Hanna
Civic Federation
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Hannaverither
Howe
Frank P. Sargeant
Judge Grant Returns From Southern Trip
Judge Grant spent about five weeks in the South visiting Mot Springs Arkansas and New Orleans. He intended a trip to Houston Texas but warm weather delayed his return. Temperature records in New Orleans set a seasonal high as he noted a contrast with the Oklahoma weather during his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mot Springs
Ark
New Oviewns
Houston
Tex
New Orlewne
Terenvind
Phe Benverat
Grant
Great Britain's Thanks to Secretary Hay for Honor Memoria
Mr Raikes of the British embassy called on Secretary Hay at the State Department to formally express the high appreciation of the British government for the unusual honors paid to the memory of the late Tort Panavefote in yesterday's funeral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raikes
Hay
State Department
Panavefote
Barberton Burglar Takes Part of Silver Pile From Home
May day burglars target Mr. J. J. Brown at New Kenyon Records, stealing thirteen silver dollars and leaving seven dollars, plus a watch chain and rings. The suspect is not yet pursued by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberton
Ian
J. J. Brown
Brown
Almateur
Barbrton Fray Over Streetcar Work Ends in Settlement
Barbert on May 30 a tense standoff erupted as N C T workers laid tracks on Second Street despite a city notice to pay assessments. Fire hoses were aimed, steam roller stayed in place, and council debated the company’s payment terms. A late afternoon meeting yielded a settlement allowing N C T to contract its own payment schedule while work resumed next week.
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Barberton
N. C. T. Company
Second St
Ity Council
Otticer
Uhey
Akron
Traction Company
Exall
Charles Currie
N. CO. T. Company
Seene
Lsten
Cmpany
McUarty
Currig
Tts
Mesers
MeCarty, McCoy and Taylor
Wildes
Paul
Graves in Glendale Potters Field Forgotten on Decoration Day
In Glendale's potters field hundreds lie unmarked or neglected as Decoration Day visits focus on marked graves. The article recalls a middle aged man found drowned in a canal lock, with a daughter waiting for news from an illegible letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potters
Glendale
Glendale Cemetery
Glendaly
Potters’ Field
Seara
Akron
Marriage of John M Clarke and Adele Davenport in Brooklyn
The marriage of John M Clarke now of Brooklyn to Adele Davenport of Henderson is announced for June 11 in Brooklyn. Clarke is the son of Mr and Mrs. .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Clarke
Brooklyn
Clarke
Misa Adele Davenport
Henderson
Mra
Clarke Couple Plans Akron Visit After Marriage
W Clarke of this city will attend the wedding of Mr and Mrs Clarke and will visit Akron on a trip immediately after the marriage. They will make their home permanently in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Clarke
J Clarke
Akron
Brooklyn
Tourist trains expand routes to Akron and Cleveland
The article notes new travel routes with excursions over the G A and near Columbus heading north to Akron and Cleveland. It mentions relatively large crowds enjoying the weekly rates for travelers between these points.
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Thea
G. A
Columbus
Akron
Cleveland
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Great Britain
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