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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1902

Page

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Steeplechase of a Bridge Foreman Ends in Death

William Mitchell fifty says 60 year old bridge foreman for the Erie Railway Co was struck by freight No 777 and hurled down an embankment near Renner brewery Friday at 10 o clock. He died at once. Mitchell supervised a bridge crew and stepped aside as the train approached. The engineer saw him but did not act in time. Mitchell’s skull was fractured and his right leg nearly severed. Remains were taken to Parks morgue. relatives in Gallon notified. Coroner Lalman reported the death. Mitchell, a Galton resident, carried five pension checks and substantial cash, and a certificate of deposit. He was a respected bridge builder and longtime Erie employee.

William Mitchell Erie Railway& Co Renner Mitchell Will Carpenter Parks Gallon Lalman Galton Erie Railway Co

Some Warm Words About Mark Hanna

Berea Ohio October 31 Mayor Tom Johnson addressed a crowd aboard a barge tenting. he criticized Senator Hanna for using office for personal gain and urged Ohio voters to support the Republican ticket. He recounted actions against Cleveland's government and warned Hanna could not serve business and politics simultaneously. He predicted a heavy loss for Hanna in Cuyahoga County.

Berea Tom L Tohnson Johnson Senator Hanna Hanna Cuyahoga County Harris Mir. Hanna Sheets Bhoets Cleveland Manna Street Railroad Dostiasada Sena Hiuna Columbus Cincinnati Congress Lorain Ohio Ahr. Hanna Hantahin Tani

Candy price fears rise from oil shortage in Philadelphia

Philadelphia candy firms warn of scarce oil as peppermint spearmint and tansy markets tumble during the past week. Receipts fell materially amid a suspected corner driving prices up nearly one hundred percent.

Philadelphia

Global oil supply tied to Kalamazoo region output

The article notes that nearly seven percent of the world supply of tangential oils is produced near Kalamazoo, Michigan, as manufacturers seek to balance orders and manage candy quota disagreements amid production delays in Draken.

Kalamagoo Ateh

Augustus Juhant Jr Leaves for California for Months

Augustus Juhant Jr will depart tonight from 307 West Center Street for California to visit relatives and stay several months in Stockton, San Francisco, and other points.

Augustus Juhant, Jr West Center St California Stockton San Francisco

Akron District Semi-Annual Conference in Garrettsville

Akron district conference holds its semi annual session at Garrettsville Methodist Church on Tuesday and Wednesday November 4 and 5. Rev J Binth of Akron reviews the district benevotention and Rev B T Mohn of Akron speaks on Responsibility for success with Clark Crawford delivering the closing sermon.

Akron Garretteville Méthodiet J. ©. Binth Akon BT. Mohn

Consolidation Planned for U S Stockyards Under One Management

Chicago Oct 41 leading interests announce plans to merge the nations stockyards with the beef packing interests. The deal would fold Armour Swift Morris and other packing houses into a single management by year end or early 1900s. Estimates place total stock from 500 million to 800 million dollars. The consolidation would include Chicago, Hammond, Anglo American, Omaha properties and more.

Chicago Armour, Swift, Morris Armour, Swift and Mortis Hammond Omaha Croahy Schwarnchild & Sulzberget Boston

Public Square Tax Dispute Leads to Fracas in Cleveland

On October 31 in Cleveland a dispute over taxes in the public square escalated when Wail Mylechraine called Mayor Johnson a liar. Johnson grabbed the man and sat him in the face, others separated Mylecenine, who said he would have the mayor arrested for assault. The exchange centered on tax issues.

Cleveland Mayor Johnson Johnson Mylecenine

FEW HOURS Of Freedom Por Joseph Mc Donald

Joseph McDonald aged 18 fled from county jail after a short sentence for vagrancy. He was recaptured while attempting to leave Akron and again charged with vagrancy. He was found guilty and fined five dollars and costs.

of Freedom Joseph McDonald Joreph McDonald Dail Tne Akron Otter Meekathorie Lim Telaanit Wan

Coal Strike Commission Fixes Wage Change Date

Beranton Pa Oct 81 The Coal Strike Arbitration Commission ruled that any wage awards resulting from hearings take effect from November 1 1902 to allow deliberate investigation and avoid undue pressure. The commission concluded its inquiry this morning at Manville mines Delaware and Hudson in Green Ridge, noted as among the toughest mining sites in the region.

Beranton Coal Strike Arbitration Commission Commission Commieton Solog Manville Mines Delaware and Hudson Company Green Ridge

Subject of King Edward in Hoffman's Court

A man named Henry Dunn described as a black Canadian appeared Thursday afternoon in Justice Hoffman's court. He momentarily forgot himself and clung to a B and O car. Officer Heckathrone intervened. Dunn paid $4 and costs with the option to board out the fine at the county jail.

King Edward Henry Dunn

Millersburg Fire Destroys Barn and Crops

Near Walnut creek Moses A Kagffman, Amish resident, lost a large barn and 500 bushels of wheat 300 of oats and seed from ten acres plus farming implements in a blaze. The estimated loss nears $2,500 with no insurance due to religious beliefs and church opposition to certain technologies. The church plans to assist in recovering losses.

Millersburg Moses A. Kagffman Walnut Creek Kian

Ten Thousand Voters Rally Against the Mine Machine

About 10,000 voters march against a mine related project amid chaotic conditions. Report notes rough terrain and damp air as protesters voiced opposition to the governing party and its handling of the mine operation. No arrests or injuries cited in readers’ readable fragments.

Pariah Meeting Reports Favorable Universalist Society

The quarterly pariah meeting of The Universalist church was held Thursday evening. Reports were favorable with calls for extra revisions and generous responses. Over the past year the Indies LAM Society contributed to running expenses. A special evening featured solos by Leonore Martin and Mrs Jessie Foreer, with a citation by Miss Norrie and a cornet solo by Prof. Chas Shipman. Refreshments followed served by the young ladies of the parish.

Universalist cDiroh Abe Indies Lam Society Saim Leonore Martin Jessie Tfoorer Mie Norrie Chas M. Shipman

Young man arraigned on vagrancy charge in Akron case

John Spellman a 19 year old from Cleveland was arraigned on vagrancy charges Friday morning. He had been discharged from Cleveland hospital less than a month ago after smallpox, and his face bears pits with one eye damaged. Afraid townspeople avoid him due to the marks, he sought lodging at Police headquarters last night and said he would rather go to jail than face rejection. He left Akron hoping to find work in Cleveland to avoid trouble.

John Spellman Cleveland John Cleveland Hospital Akron

Molineux Murder Trial Opens with Defense Plan

New York October 31. The defense in the high profile murder case of Roland Burne Molineux announces it will reveal the unknown side of the charges. Governor Black addresses the jury, pledging to prove the prisoner never bought poison or wrote disputed letters. The defendant testifies with a cautious, unsettled demeanor denying ties to Mrs Adams’ death.

New York Roland Burneham Molineux Defenlan Mornig Governor Black Pluck Roland B. Molineux Molineux Marty

Stand in His Own Defense Sparks Local Scandal

Mrs Connors fired a revolver at a approaching woman on a street corner. She was arrested and released on bond. The injured party survived though the incident drew attention to Mr Connors a noted roller and former city official. The motive cited involves jealousy over Mint Bortz.

Jealous Woman in Youngstown Shooting Incident

A personal shooting occurred yesterday in Youngstown leading to police investigation. Details are unclear due to partial OCR text, but the incident involves a woman and the event was reported on the B1 page. Further facts are not accessible from the provided fragment.

Elect Officers and Arrests Dominate North Hill School Meeting

In the afternoon in the business district Mrs John J Connors fired at Mattie Borte wounding a friend as the thief fled toward Ohio. Police across towns receiving descriptions. Township constables called to aid Nix arrest. Mothers and Teachers Circle North Hill elected officers Wednesday: President Mrs Dole vice president Mrs Kelley H Haya secretary Mrs Kate Hulbishy.

Ternoon Federa Ots John J. Connors Point Blmmk Mattie Borte Wild Hat Bineway Ohio Ana North Hill School Mra Dole Vine Mre Kelley H. Haya Kate Hulbishy

Youth uses stolen horse while fleeing toward Ashland

In Greensburg Pennsylvania on October 1 1910 an 18 year old boy named Pimor Snyder drives a stolen horse toward Ashland from near Pittsburgh. He is armed with two revolvers and a Winchester rifle as authorities pursue.

Greensburgh Here Pittsburg Pimor Snyder Ashland

Complete Overthrow Promised in County Political Fight

In Summit County a dominant machine of the Republican party faces a large, active opposition. About 10,000 voters stand against the machine, rallying with Democratic allies to unseat it in November. Critics tag the machine as self-serving and costly, citing jailed promises and inflated charges amid preparations to mobilize voters.

Repebdicum Party Summit County GAM Indeper Buriatoman Doyle Hr. C. Sanford Omwa Ite Tibbul Thie Magiine

Continual Rush to Oppose The Anti Machine Bandwagon

Voters in Simult county show strong sentiment against the machine and Democrats expected to win big in Barberton and neighboring townships. Ex-Postmaster Shelan is seen as likely to be reelected as part of a broader push to overthrow the current political order and prepare for a new code next year.

Anthmacidue Simgult Theni Evond Dyea Caje Democrats Inn Barberton Shelana

A Wise Measure

A large Republican rally in Cuyahoga County at the Central Armory drew about 5,000 as Senator Haine Governor Pinchback and Congressman Payne spoke. The event emphasized support for the party and its platform with notable applause for Burton and others amid campaign lines and questions raised about a franchise issue.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Central Armory Banna Sereno Payne New York Pinchhwek Louisiana Burton Conna Burton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mark Hanna Garrettsville The Beef Trust Tom Johnson Axaiolt Arbitration Commission Officer Church Holmes County Thei Machine Universalist Roland Molineux Youngstown Mas, Roland Molineux Democracy Ike Lastbioe Socrats Congressman Burt Haine J. B. Zerbe Payuv National Vicues Pinehitack Seaim Almont Honer Aiko pAkaln Me Nama
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