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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1902

Page

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Presidents Invite Coal Leaders for White House Talks

New York and Washington report Roosevelt inviting coal mine owners and United Mine Workers leaders to a Friday White House session to urge an amicable settlement. Baer Truesdale Thomas Fowler and Olyphant plan to attend, Mitchell of UMWA accepted, Cassatt and others also invited for their business judgment.

New York Baer Truesdale Thomas Fowler Olyphant Roosevelt Washington John Mitchell Tinie Waki Titers Bowe Mitchell Jenns United States White House Fray Nun John BP, Baer The Reading Co Morgan Auld Ian United Ming Workers of American Caasatt Pennsylvania Rod Cassatt Pennsylvanian Railway

Akron Declares City Model After Gambling Bust

Mayor Doyle in Police court announces Akron as a model city where all laws are enforced. Doreius pleaded guilty for operating a gambling device after a downtown setup. Fine set at 40 dollars with probation. The mayor asserts saloon and speed laws are now consistently enforced.

Doyle Akron B. Doyle EB. H. Doreius Doreius Hieronimus Mark Owers

Mayor Tom Stopped Off In Akron For Breakfast

Mayor Tom L. Johnson halted in Akron on Thursday morning en route from Columbus to Cleveland aboard the A. & G. He dined briefly at Union depot ranch counter, asking for coffee and a sandwich, appearing swillog and pleasant with little sign of recent hard work.

Tom Akron Ron Columbus Cleveland Union Depot Ian Sepdayich Coffe

Martin couple marks 20th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Martin of Merriman celebrate their 20th anniversary with about 75 guests at their home. The evening features games and amusements, ceremonial toasts, and many gifts including fine china and a parlor suite from the G A G office and train dispatchers department. Out of town guests include Mrs Will McCracken and Mr and Mrs Robert Sower.

Herman Martin Merriman Sr Martin Mia Mario

Local Names Attend Cleveland Event Roster

Vernon and Mrs. W B Martin and daughter and Mrs. Gordon Silsby of Cleveland join Mr. and Mrs. A J Shively. Perry Shively and Frank Shively of Hudson, Mrs. T D Ried of Orrville attend the gathering.

Anniversary of Supreme hive celebration in Akron delayed

The farlong hives of Lady Maccabees in Akron planned a 10th anniversary event for the Supreme hive on October 28 but postponed due to state officers’ unavailability. Mrs. Emma Olds of Elyria, Great Commander of the State, will attend with state officers expected to be present.

Lady Maccabees Akron Emma & Olds Elyria Bute Ohio

Death of Emile Zola Declared Accidental

Reports say Emile Zola died from gas poisoning in Paris on September 20 with his wife also affected but likely to recover. The tragedy appears accidental and photographs depict Madame Zola and Zola in the drawing room and study where the accident occurred.

Emile Zola Paris Ish Madame “Folk M. Zola Zola

Bolan Dismissed From Police Force After Hearing

Officer Michael Bolan Jr. was dismissed for conduct unbecoming an officer after a Wednesday hearing before the Board of City Commissioners. Commissioner Houser said Bolan was dismissed for conduct unbecoming an officer while on duty and declined to discuss the charges in detail.

Michael Bolan, Jr Boar of City Commissioners Houser Bolan

Crowds Pour In For First Day Of Fair Trains Bring Large Attendance

Morning trains delivered a large crowd for opening day. About six hundred arrived on the east bound Erie train, six hundred more on the B & W, and three hundred on the north bound T. & W. The southbound line carried additional passengers while electric cars from Barberton Kent Ravenna Canton Akron and A B C lines were crowded.

Erie T. & W. Trail Barberton Kent Ravenna

City grants Erie Railroad crossing right on South High street

City commissioners on Thursday approved Erie Railroad Co to cross South High street near Belle Gear works with a switching track. The board claims it could grant the right without Council aid, advised by Solicitor Eagate. Switch benefits Peterson and Wright feed dealers.

Erie Railroad Co South High St Belle Gear Works Eagate Peterson & Wright

Murder of miner on tracks shocks Scranton crowd

Oct 2 miners report John Mullin a non union worker murdered by a gang. His body was dumped on trolley tracks and ground by a car. Motorman recalls headlight revealing a bloodied body on the rail and an inability to stop the vehicle in time.

Scranton John Mullin

Coal Prices Rise Amid Strike Strains Amid Snow

The coal price per ton advanced 25 cents in Akrom on Wednesday as supply tensions ease. Local dealers report impacts from the miners’ strike and a shift to soft coal, with scarcity and cold weather driving demand. Optimists foresee stabilization or possible declines if anthracite settlements end the walkout.

Akrom

Molineux May Escape Again In Adams Murder Trial

New York October 2 Naf and B Molineux face a jury again Monday over the murder of Katharine B Adams. Doubt is raised that Molineux can be convicted a second time as the Jolson case and distant evidence render conviction unlikely to occur.

New York Naf B. Molineux Katherine B. Adams Kly Fe Molineux Tle Jolson

Farewell for New M B Church Pastor in East Liverpool

Mev Dr Clack Crawford the new pastor of the Piret M B church received a large farewell reception Tuesday evening from his East Liverpool congregation. He served as pastor of the M B church there for four years and was very popular.

Clack Crawford Piret M. B East Liverpool

Buchtel Seniors Plan Early Motions at Meeting

The Benlor class of Buehtel Academy held a Wednesday morning meeting. A committee was appointed to prepare a class motto and plant a white garden at the clit op the bill. Officers named include President Miss Biinehe Olin, Vice President Miss Camille Braver, Secretary and treasurer Mr Ed Cope. Social committee Miss Agnes Whitmore and Mr Howard Sadler.

Benlor Buehtel Academy Nod Sen Armagemente Wasold Henner The Pinks Biinehe Olin Mixt Camille Braver Ed Cope

Soldiers Fire Upon Strikers Near Scranton Coal Mine

Strikers and soldiers clashed in Scranton at Sterreck colliery with gunfire hurled during a night patrol. Company G men were assaulted and fired upon at close range, with one man wounded by a smoking revolver and subsequently jailed.

Scranton Co. G Sterreck

Stay extended in Cleveland city government case

STAY Columbia October 2 The Supreme Court announced from the bench it will extend the stay of execution of judgment ousting the Cleveland city government. It hoped the present government may remain until May 1 when it will yield to officers elected under the new code.

Columbia Supreme Court Cleveland Cody

Burglars Break Into John Schliewe Home

Wednesday afternoon burglars entered the house of John Schliewe at 181 Lods 1 while no one was home. They broke a glass, climbed inside, ransacked the house, and escaped unseen. A gold watch valued at 50 dollars and a silver watch valued at 5 dollars were taken.

John Schliewe

Akron Inventor Secures Patent For Motor Vehicle Wheel

Akron innovator Frank Goddard has secured a patent for a motor vehicle wheel claimed to improve bicycle and buggy use. The inventor, a 24 year old photographer at his father’s Howard Street studio, continues refining the design and has filed for a new patent to protect further improvements.

Frank Goddard Frank Goddard Akron Howard St

Birth of a child at Tanderagee Castle Duke and Duchess of Manchester

The Interesting news from Tanderagee Castle near Belfast reports the birth at the castle of the Duke and Duchess of Manchester's child. The Duchess was formerly Miss Helen Ammerman of Cincinnati and both mother and child are doing well.

London Tanderagee Castle Belfani Manchester Helen Ammerman Cincinnati

Remains of Howard Taylor Interred in East Akron

The remains of Howard Taylor, once placed in Glendale vault, were interred at East Akron cemetery on Thursday at 10 a.m. The burial marks the final disposition after prior interment arrangements.

Howard Taylor Glendale East Akron

Great Crowd At The Fair Impresses Attendants

The fair opened with hopeful crowds despite weather fears. By noon about 10,000 were on the grounds as 1,500 paid admissions Wednesday and 4,000 school children attended. Livestock judging was underway and races were set for 2 pm on a fair track in fair condition.

Hale William Shakespeare William Stratfordam Avon Warwick Harry Welch Democrat Poultry Department

Vicious Crime Charged Against Joseph Coy in Ohio

Joseph Coy of Cuyahoga Falls sits in county jail awaiting grand jury action on criminal assault charges against his mother Mrs Mary Coy widow. The alleged attacks occurred within two weeks beginning September 21 with three assaults of the same nature reported he was arrested after his mother sought help from Marshal Evans and he was bound over to common pleas court after waiving examination. He was brought to Akron on Wednesday.

Joseph Coy Cuyahoga Falls Mary Coy Coy Neott Tunwlay Tie Dasault Natire

City Commissioners Approve NX C T Co Electric Lights Contract

City commissioners approved a new contract with NX C T Co to furnish electric lights for the city. The vote cleared the deal, aligning supplier terms and city needs for street and public lighting.

NX. C. T. Co

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Him Tom L. Johnson Akron Lady Maccabees Tis Hoffman Minnie Thornton Huston Renninger Schliewe Little Duke and Duchess of Manchester Finle Chicago O. Ji. Rersch Wadsworth Reesch B. M. Woodard Kirtland T Fe Vend Mendes Frank Sawyer Toledo W. T. Sawyer Copley Swamp
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