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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1902

Page

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Monroe Doctrine at Stake in Venezuela Claims Clash

Birmingham reports Count Motternich telegrams from Berlin and London warn Britain and Germany may act to collect Venezuelan claims. Berlin builds naval force near Venezuela while Washington cautions against permanent occupation. Germany and England plan to seize customs and taxes, potentially sparking conflict as Castro’s government faces pressure from multiple powers. The United States signals limited support, wary of direct involvement.

Birmingham Tong Post Motternich Lansdowne Berlin Venezuela Continental Britain Germany Venezuella Pontadie Castro United States United Tates Washington England Cantro

Congressman Boreing Rides Horse to Catch Train Catching Train

Pineville Kentucky reports a comic incident as Congressman Vincent Boreing of London leverages a horse tethered to a fence and gallops toward the Louisville and Nashville depot. He leaps onto the departing train just as officers attempted to stop him at the Cumberland River bridge. The scene ends with a promise of a ten dollar fee for the ride and officials stating they will pursue Boreing on return.

Pineville Vincent Boreing London Louisville and Nashville Blusher Boreing

Sailing Vessel Wrecked off Belie Lele

Gafild Nov 28 A large sailing vessel was wrecked on Belie Lele today as itvimat is now trying to reach the shore with salvage crews responding to the incident and authorities assessing damage and casualties.

Gafild Itvimat

Operation Cloyd W Mustill Dies After Surgery

Cloyd W Mustill died at City hospital Thursday evening from peritonitis following an operation performed by Dr H B Underwood after admission several hours earlier. He was 23, employed as a driver for Akron Pure Milk Co. Funeral from Interovidence 144 South Walnut St with interment at West Lawn Cemetery.

Cloyd W. Mustill City Hoapital Maatiil H. 8. Underwood South Walnut Weat Lawn Cemetery Akron Pure Milk Go

Anthropologist Macho Sparks Sensation in Catalan Medical Review

Senor Macho, prominent anthropologist, creates uproar in Catalonian Medical Review by publishing a medical analysis of King Alfonso's public and private acts and family history. The piece argues the monarch is a degenerate type, prompting judicial threats against editor and author.

Madrid Senor Macho Catalontan Alfonso

Bishop Walters Advocates Equality in Education and Property

In Norfolk on November 28 Bishop Walters of the African Methodist Episcopal church told a conference that intelligent Black men support educational and property qualifications if applied fairly to all. He warned against color prejudice, urging that discrimination be fought at its source while endorsing qualifications that apply to both races.

Norfolk Walters African Methodist Episcopation Church

Exposition officials defend progress toward world fair

St Louis November 28 expositions officials posted statements detailing progress of preparations for the world fair and denying the New York publication that questioned the effort. President Francis secretary Stevens and division chiefs, with committee chairmen, outlined already achieved results and tasks for the coming winter leading up to the fall opening. National committee members in St Louis rejected blame for the New York report.

St. Louis New York Mail and Express Francis Stevens National Comittee Bow New York

Wage Increases Hit Lake Shore and Michigan Central

New York reports wage hikes with the Lake Shore increasing pay for its conductors. Five hundred Michigan Central switchmen receive about a ten percent raise.

New York Lake Shore Fts Michigan Central

Dinner For Dogs and Cats Festival At Ubicaga

A Thanksgiving style gathering yesterday afternoon at a home on Twenty-aigth street hosted a feast for stray dogs and cats. The event, led by local friends, drew about twenty people and a mix of animals for a festive meal and companionship.

Ubicaga Doge Cata

Costly Dinner Set for White House Auction Denied

Washington reports claim a sale of the White House chinaware is planned but Col. Theodore A. Kingham, superintendent of public buildings and grounds, denies any auction. He says the White House china has never been sold and is kept for use or as priceless heirlooms. A new Roosevelt set of 1290 pieces will be fashioned after a colonial pattern with the great seal enameled, expected to be very costly.

Washington White House Theolore A. Kingham Dormer Roosevelt The United States

Persecution drives 50,000 Armenians from Russia to frontier

Vienna reports the Czar ordered 50,000 Armenians expelled from Russia after fleeing massacres. They were sent to the Turkish frontier where they were refused admission, forced back and forth, creating a death trap with high mortality as they faced repeated forced relocations and harsh weather.

Vienna Czar Russia Cvanivks Turkey Armunianis

Coal dealer placed in jail in fraud case

Otto Samuels of Samuels and Cicodatein, New York coal firm, was jailed in Luzerne County after defaulting on 1000 dollars bail in a fraud and conspiracy case. He allegedly accepted payment for 12 coal cars from Levinson and Goodstein’s Wilkes-Barre shipping arm, then withdrew the funds and tried to flee to New York as three cars had already been sent to New York.

Wilkesbarre Otto. Samuels Samuels & Cicodatein New York City Luzerne County Levinson & Goodstein Wilkowhorre New York Lehigh Valley Station

Mrs Ford Married Again in New York Union

Janet Graves Ford, divorced wife of Malcolm Ford, has remarried Joseph Halrs Levy of Brooklyn. She previously wed Mat Sol Ford, brother of Maul Leicester Ford, in 1802, after which divorce followed. One child had been in Malcolm Ford’s custody until he killed his brother Paul and killed himself last May. Before first marriage she was Janet Graves, daughter of a wallpaper manufacturer.

New York Janet Grave Ford Malcollm Ford Joseph Halrsson Levy Brooklyn Matesol Ford Maul Leicester Ford Malcolm Ford Paul

Beresford to be Relieved From Mediterranean Squadron

Nov 28 report states Rear Admiral Charles Beresford will be relieved of his command of the Mediterranean squadron and reassigned to another post. He is described as unpopular at the admiralty and no reason is given for the change.

Tondon Charles Beresford Admiralty

Weather outlook: fair tonight then warmer on Saturday

The forecast calls for clear to fair skies tonight with mild temperatures. Saturday is expected to be warmer with daytime highs rising and light winds.

Salaries for Canton City Officials Revealed

Officials in Canton set salaries under a new code with the mayor earning 4000 dollars, auditor 2005, treasurer 2000, president of council 1000, and other posts ranging from 100 to 2100 dollars. The document lists the Public Service, Public Safety, and related positions with stated pay.

Canton Cowell Whiarion Peesiient

City appointive powers deadlocked in patronage feud

City officials clash over police appointments with Dan Ackerman James McFarland and Harley Atten named as candidates. Mayor Doyle and Judge Anderson struggle to unite support while Hewinn and McWayland deny or confirm actions amid angry mood and rumors of an imminent appointment.

Anderson Dan Ackerman Doyle James McFarland Wilson Harley Atten McWayland

Rich Man to Live Among Poor in New York

Graham Phelps Stokes, brother of Anson Phelps Stokes, renounces society to study New York’s east side poor. He will live near Madison Avenue and Eldridge Street, among rovers and the lower city, insisting he is not a millionaire and wishes to understand the poor. He stands over six feet tall and is slender.

New York Grahm Phelps Stokes Anson Phelps Stokes East Side Graham Stokes Wingalfce Madison Ave Ny House Tevington Eldridge Wis Rovers Young Stokes Stokes

Rain and Snow Fail to Halt Rail Passenger Traffic

Rain Wednesday night and snow Thursday did not affect the Dmwwenger line. Union depot saw unusually heavy crowds Thursday evening and passenger traffic remained as busy as in prior years.

Union Depot

Grady sues Allen for 250 in common pleas court action

In Common Pleas Court Wm. M. Grady moves Jol Allen for 250 described as proper wage for bin services to bring about the sale of property. The item was purchased from Allen by Louis Camp for 140.

Common Fleas Court Wm. M. Grady Jol Allen Allen Louis Camp

OTHERS Declares He Will Become a Pharmacist

Time reports Sylvan Keller of Akron as a hopeful who dressed well and polled votes for Secretary of State. He jokes about offers and a 24000 prize, but now aims to be a pharmacist. He works as an errand boy, plans to secure funds, and values earned reward.

Time Sylvan Keller Akron Ohio The Aquirer Sylvan Junst Hneard John Lampartey & Con Booth Howard Childinn Philly Keller West State Hilk Dettling & Buehrle Routh Monard St Mme

Salvation Army holds children meeting and recruit rally

Colonel Margette of the New York Salvation Army will lead a special meeting for children Friday at 4 p.m. Tonight he addresses a public meeting at 8 oclock. Four new soldiers will be sworn in. Adjutant Horn will accompany him and a good meeting is expected.

Margette New York Salvation Army Adjutant Horn Sofoist Tum

Unclaimed Rigs Found by Police Await Owners

Two valuable rigs were found on downtown streets by the police over the last two nights and placed in livery stables to await their owners. Both rigs remain unclaimed as efforts continue to identify rightful owners and return the property.

Divorce Petition Filed in County Clerk Office

Buste Cooper files for separation from Shethy Cooper in Orrville stating gross neglect as the grounds. Married in 1894, the couple reportedly has no children.

Buste Cooper Shethy Cooper Orrville

Thanksgiving Turkey and Oyster Dinner for Wella Fargo Staff

In keeping with the custom the Wella Fargo Express Co provided each employee with a turkey and a quart of oysters for Thanksgiving. The gesture aimed to share a warm meal with staff during the holiday period.

The Wella Fargo Exprem Co Turkey

Freighter sinks in Lake Erie with crew of eighteen

The freight steam Bylyanus J. Macy sprang a leak in Take Eie off Port Burwell Ontario Sunday night and sank with her entire crew. The crew numbered about 18.

Detroit Bylyanus J. Macy Port Burwell

Albany Gas Tragedy Claims Hogebooms in Hotel

November 28 reports from Albany state that William Hogeboom and his wife Martha died from accidental gas asphyxiation in a long hotel last night. The incident is ruled accidental with investigation underway.

Albany Wm. Hogeboom Martha

Gas Pressure Law Orders Oil Reduction and Fixture Removal

New Castle Indiana November 28 the pressure of gas in this district has decreased to such an extent that the company will tomorrow order oil for limiting purposes to discontinue and to remove all fixtures Voin says that oil will be resorted to until the electric power station is equipped with another dynamo to meet the demand.

New Castle Ind Gaw Voin Eleetris

Sumar House Destroyed on Ashton Plantation

New Orleans reports the Sumar House on the Ashton plantation, 21 miles from the city, burned down this morning. Loss estimated at 5.2 million dollars with insurance coverage at 405 thousand. Fire authorities investigate cause and extent of damage.

New Orleans Sumar Ashton Plantation New Orleana

Prominent Priest Abe Colin Dies in Canada

Montreal mourns Rev. Abe Colin, superior of the Sulpicians in Canada, a renowned Catholic priest born in France in 1805, who died at midnight in Atheniem. Remembrance notes his long service and influence in religious circles.

Montreal Que Abe Colin The Sulpicians Canada Atheniem Howie France

Akron Common Pleas Injunction Seeks Damages Too

In Akron a Common Pleas action against the city sought an injunction for stopping a ditch operation. Crimple claimed water damage to his residence causing a damp cellar where it was previously dry and in good condition. He sought damages of 100 dollars.

George Crimple Akron Common Pleas Court Anid Ugen

Chicken theft near West South reported to police

John Zimmerman of West South reports twelve fine chickens disappeared from his coop Wednesday night. The thief made off in the night and a single person is suspected. Zimmerman filed a police report for the loss ahead of Thanksgiving.

Jobn Zimmerman West South At Zimmerman

Hale Family History Collection Under Preparation

Deputy Clerk of Courts 0 W Hale gathers photographs and papers tracing the Hale family history in Summit county. He has collected images of places and people tied to the lineage, including a Connecticut house dated 1745 linked to his great great grandfather. The work documents the family’s long settlement paths and early overland journeys.

W. Hale Hale Summit County Bath Township Mr. Hale Connecticnt Western Reserve

Not Guilty Defends Self Defense in Police Court

In police court Friday morning Harry Gamble was found not guilty of assault and battery after a lengthy trial. Charles Biroker testified as the complainant while Stroker and Aline Stein were involved in the incident. Evidence showed a dispute at a house leading to mutual blows. the mayor ruled Gamble acted in self defense.

Harry Gamble Gamble Charles Biroker Stroker Aline Stein Gable Wolf

Conference endorses Roosevelt in Norfolk session

The negro Methodist conference in Norfolk adopted strong resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt and thanking him for consideration shown in his South Carolina letters printed this morning.

Norfolk Negro Methodist Conference Roosevelt South Carolina

Drowned Men Near East Liverpool After River Crossing

Two men died when they attempted to cross the river at East Liverpool on Wednesday night. Elmer Lewis and another unidentified Monaca man drowned after friends, including J. B. Murjer and Duffy Call, had been drinking and crossed the river on a skiff that capsized.

Liverpool Elmer Lewis Monaca Shrek Mur Jer Junk Peddier Duffy Call Monsca

Three Sleepers Fall From Train Bank in Indianapolis Exposition

No lives lost after a Big Four train wreck near Lanville, injuring multiple passengers. A Rochester man had a chest wound, a St Louis woman suffered a back injury, and several others including conductors and porters were hurt. three sleepers went off the track, but miraculously no fatalities.

Ares Iatae J. Blor Rochester St Louis Mrn Otto Gresham Chicago Hester WW. Wood Los Banta Cal Harry L. Klein Cleveland Sune Hills Porter

Akron Union Services Draw Huge Crowds In Stormy Morning

Large crowds braved morning storms in Akron to attend district church services as part of citywide union worship. Northern district at Ieinity Reformed, eastern at First Presbyterian, central at First Baptist, southern at Calvary Evangelical, southwestern at Tulled Evangelical, Episcopal St Paul’s Parish. A large collection at St Paul’s parish benefited the local hospital.

Akron Northern Diatrict Ieinity Reformed Church B. Wilson Eastern Dimetrict First Presbyterian Church Oshund Central District Frrst Baptist Church Clark Crawford Calvary Evangelical Mobn Tulted Evangelical Church H.R. Willard Episcopal St. Paul'e George P. Atwater O Hospital

Thanksgiving Visit Ends In Tragedy At Family Home

A chaotic Thanksgiving scene unfolds as a visit to the Willan and Rosalige Metiwee household leads to distress. A kitchen mishap with the range triggers a fatal or severe incident, leaving the family in shock as authorities begin to assess the cause and gather details.

Chicago Willan Anf Rosalige Metiwee Range

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