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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1902

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Roosevelt Bear Hunt Tracks Through Canebrake Travels

President Roosevelt tours the South aboard his train reaching Memphis on November 13 and 18 reports say he will lead a bear hunt in Mississippi country. Secret Service vigilance, public receptions, and risk of attack are noted as he greets crowds and shakes hands at stations.

Memphis Tenn Washington County Miss Rendinesa Roosevelt Uthey Smedon Mss Toopevelt Tseuqyena

John Mitchell Declines Presidency Rumor Swirls Around Gompers

Indianapolis November 14 Secretary Wilson left for the New Orleans meeting of the American Federation of Labor bearing a telegram from President Mitchell. Mitchell says he declines any run for AF of L presidency, stating he can be more useful in his current role. He asks not to be presented as a candidate at the New Convention.

Tndianapolis Ind Wilson United Mine Workers Orlawan American Federation of Labor Mitchell Inder Cirelus Gompers Wilpon B. Wilgon American Ton of Labor

Cuba to denounce Platt Amendment and seek independence

Cuba prepares to denounce and void the Platt Amendment as part of its conduct. Reports say Havana may vote on the move after advice from international lawyers and consider appealing a court decision to end U.S. supervision.

Washington Cuba Ite Conmuta Palmaintone Court of Arbitration Hagie United States

Quick Way of Getting Rid of an Undesirable Building

Special Correspondence Bardberton O Nov The house of Range used as a detention hospital was set on fire by an incendiary at daybreak this morning The Board of Health would have burned the building but for it being needed to hold smallpox cases It will now be necessary to find a new building and observe any new cases The nest louse being on Ringent are burned for the fire

Bardberton Hove House of Range Board of Health

Jones Visitor Declines Gubernatorial Nomination Offer

Columbus reports Hon Asy Jones of Youngstown visiting on a Wednesday. He says he would not refuse the gubernatorial nomination if it were offered to him.

Columbus Asy Jones Youngstown

Akron Bride Seeks Divorce From Husband in Cleveland

A 17 year old Akron girl, Mrs. Fannie M Richens Clark, filed for divorce in Common Pleas court with cruelty claims against Orvill B Clark. The couple wed three months after she turned 17 and lived at 615 Detroit Street Cleveland before separating. she seeks alimony.

Cleveland Leader Akron Iichens Common Pleas Court Hhrough Th. G. Richens Mink Fannie M. Richens Orvill B. Clark Cleveland Detroit Sti

Goebel murder conspiracy cases to be reopened in January term

Frankfort Ky Nov 18 State Prison Commissioner Janes M Richardson says snow will reveal bones as the Goebel murder conspiracy investigation and Youtsey confession unfold He calls Youtsey a fool as officials near the opening of the Franklin circuit court term to instruct the grand jury on the case and potential new indictments for all involved.

Frankfort Pris O Janes M. Richardson Goebel Yourney Commonwealth Richardson Henry Youtsey Youtsoy Allence Justus Goebel Franklin Conti Scotteireule New Tell Goebé

Stow Township Celebrates ATth Wedding Anniversary Event

Stow township plans a November 22 celebration at Stow corners for the eighty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A G Stow. A picnic dinner will be held in the town hall and the church will be open for informal addresses. All friends invited to bring picnic dinners. Mr Stow is 102 and his wife 85. he was the first white male child born in Stow township and the couple has been married longer than any other in Ohio, at least.

A. G Stow Township Stow Corners Stow Atow Ohio

Man Attempts Suicide at Union Station in Dayton

A man identified as Milton Townville, 81, of New York City, shot himself in the abdomen in the Dayton Union Station waiting room at dawn. He was hospitalized with a potentially fatal wound. A letter to Marion was found on him. he would not reveal his full name, and authorities suspect he was a traveling salesman.

Dayton Milton ‘Townville New York City Union Station St. Wax Trenville Ton Jt Se Marion

Banks Wins Legislature Seat In Unusual Alaska Sized Victory

In Richmond Virginia on November 18 Joseph Banks, a 84 pound boy from a mountain county, wins a surprising legislative seat by a 200 vote margin. He has never left his county before and has never ridden a street car. He defeats a Republican opponent, becoming a notable political phenomenon.

Richmond Joseph "Banks Mountain

First Session of Strike Commission Begun in Scranton

The first session of the Strike Commission opens tomorrow in Scranton Pennsylvania with T H Watkins supervising arrangements. Fourteen hotel rooms and a private dining room at the Jermyn are reserved for the commission. Hearings run 10 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 4 daily until work is finished. Carroll J Wright notes testimony will be recorded by stenographers reading into a gramophone and filed thereafter.

Scranton Cou T. H. Watkins Jermyn Superior Court Carroll J. Wright

Pittsburg Orchestra Keeps Tuesday Concert On Schedule

T M Wilson manager of the Pittsburg orchestra announces the group will perform Tuesday night as planned after a conference with the Tuesday Musical club. He says it is too late to cancel and the club has no option but to present the concert. The engagement costs about 550 dollars to bring the orchestra here and includes over 50 musicians. The other numbers in the program have been canceled.

T. M. Wilson Pittsburg

Great Western Band Concert At Grand Opera House

The Great Western band presents a Sunday afternoon concert at the Grand Opera House with an excellent program. Local vocalists perform as well and a portion of proceeds benefits the coal fund of the Poor department.

Great Western Band Grand Opera House Coal Fund of the Poor Department

Horticultural Society Meeting in Stow Highlights

Summit County Horticultural society met Wednesday at Mr. L. B. Wetmore's home in Stow with beautiful displays of fruit and flowers. Mr. H. J. Haber read aloud as Rev. M. Green spoke on Borrowing Trouble.

Summit County Horticultural Society Anely L. B. Wetmore Stow H. J. Haber M. Green

Kaiser to remodel yacht Meteor to meet standards

Berlin reports the Kaiser plans a major overhaul of the American built schooner yacht Meteor. Experts say about 10,000 marks will be spent to improve performance after a disappointing season.

Berlin Kaiser

Plenty of Rabbits Reported in Wayne County

Mr. Frage reports a hunting trip in Wayne County with plenty of rabbits and few birds. He notes conditions observed by Noy and Mr. B. in Barberton and discusses local game availability.

Barberton Noy B. Frage Wayne County

Bank for Negroes forms in Meridian area

Articles of incorporation filed to establish a Negroes bank in Meridian Mixes to lend to Black citizens. Officers and directors elected. It claims to offer favorable rates, aiming as the first bank of its kind in America.

Mem Ois Tenn Negratizens of Meridian Mixes Armerien

Quiet Midweek in Alton Brings No Police Reports

The Alton area experienced an exceptionally peaceful Wednesday night with no police complaints or arrests. Officials report a near empty city bar on Thursday morning and an unusually deserted scene overall.

Alton Pollés Court City Bar

Turnip Displayed by Local Grocer Sets Curiosity

T. C. Williams, grocer, shows a purple top cheap leaf turnip in his window. The vegetable measures 32 inches in circumference and weighs 11 pounds 6 ounces. The bulb was titiled in Williams County.

Bryan T. C. Williams Williame

Burns in Kitchen Fire Endangers Mrs Zoltan Family

Mrs Mary Zoltan 108 East North street suffered severe burns when a kerosene fire in the kitchen exploded as she hurried it to start a meal. Firefighters and bystanders aided, but she died from burns to the feet. doctors say she will not recover. The blaze caused notable damage to the house. the Zoltan family includes a husband and several children.

Mary Zoltan East North St Damen L. B. Humphrey Zoltan

Quartette of Clingers Fined for Erle Train Incident

A Stirner Wet Martin Balletely and J B McDonald were fined 1 cent by Justice Hoffman Wednesday afternoon for clinging to an Erie train.

A. Stirner Wet. Martin A. Balletely J. 8. McDonald Justice Hoffman Erlei

Y M C A to build new gym with dorms and roof garden

General Secretary R G Hooper outlines rough Y M C A building sketch. A $75 000 project is hoped to be financed with sufficient funds and a spring ground breaking planned. The basement holds four bowling alleys, baths, a handball court, bakery and laundry, while the main floor includes a cafe, gym, auditorium, and reading room.

R. G. Hooper U. A Ias Hooper Stainar Convent Ehee Akron

New City Council Creates Special Clerk Role

The city will elect a special clerk to record council actions, read ordinances, call rolls, and assist at meetings. The auditor’s role remains similar but without attending meetings. The clerk position is a small but important addition to the new code.

New City Council Ity Clark Ite

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