Democratic State convention opens at Cedar Point amid Johnson cheers
At Cedar Point Convention Hall on September 3 the Democratic State convention opened with Mayor Johnson receiving prolonged applause. Officers named include Tom Johnson as chairman and W. H. Williams as sergeant at arms. Reports on rules were heard as Johnson noted Cleveland’s office changes and Cincinnati’s interest in adopting a reform, with Brouck, Krause, Pater, Bigelow, and Donnelly nominated for key posts. The Johnson platform was adopted.
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Cedar Point
Johnson
Theo. J. O. Stellhorn
Kreyur
Tom Johnson
Win
Tomlinson
W. H. Williams
Chas. H. Isbell
Committee On Rules and Order of Business
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Philip Hf. Brouck
Columbus
John C. Krause
Brouck
Krause
Brock
Jas. Pater
Hamilton
Board of Public Works
Herbert Bigelow
Bryan
Donnelly
Henry County
Summit County Prominent at the Delegates Meeting
The Democratic delegates of the Nineteenth Congressional district met in Sandusky with acclimation. Summit County figures led the organization, naming Chae D. Asbell as chairman and Edw. S. Harter as secretary. The meeting elected successors to prior officials and approved routine committees amid a single dissenting motion advocating endorsing the Chicago platform and Bryan.
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Sandusky, O
Nineteenth
Congressional District
Chamber of Commerce
Chae. D. Asbell
Summit
Harter
W. W. Padgett
The
Western Reserve Democrat
Warren
Teeman
G. Rogers
Akron
Resolutions Committee
D. N. Rockwell
Kent
Credentals Committee
Chas
Chicago
Bryan
Young
Mosssback
Jefferson
Jackson
Johnson to Bring His Tent to Summit County Campaign
Johnson, mayor and longtime Democratic convention worker, announced he will bring his tent to Summit county during the campaign and deliver several speeches. He urged the Republican committee to send debaters to the Ohio county convention.
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Johnson
Summit County
J. K. Simmons
Summit
Republican Committee
State Executive Committee Reelects Officers and Names Executive
Banducky Sept. 8 The State Executive Committee reelected Chairman Prey of Pind Joy and Secretary Harry Payor of Cleveland at the committee meeting. An executive committee was named with Harvey C. Garber of Greenville as chairman, and members Henry Hellker Hamilton County A P Lands dell David Rockwell W L Barnett A J Harrie Athone C O Pbelek Columbus and Charles P Salem Cleveland.
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Banducky
Prey
Pind
Joy
Harry Payor
Cleveland
Yeatenday
Harvey C. Garber
Greenville
St Chntzman
Henry Hellker
Hamilton County
A. P. Lansdell
David Rockwell
W. L. Barnett
A. J. Harrie
Athone
C. Opbelek
Columbus
Charles P. Salem
Johnson Ten
School Board to Seek Discounts on Purchases
The School Board plans to begin requesting discounts on cost from local merchants, aiming for substantial yearly savings as part of its economy drive. The move follows prior neglect to seek such savings.
Two Small Boundary Changes by Board of Education
The Board of Education approved two boundary shifts after resident effort and member consideration. Brown street pupils south of South Street formerly at Miller will attend Legget, now nearer. West Brown Street pupils between Wheeler and Power will move from Legget to Spicer.
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Board of Education
Brown At
South St
Miller School
Legget
Brown St
Wheeler
Power Ats
Spicer
Henry school janitor gets $10 raise with extra duties
Charles Irvin, janitor of the Henry school, receives a ten dollar monthly pay raise. He is appointed janitor of the portable kindergarten building planned for the Henry lot, adding duties to his role.
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Charles Irvin
Henry School
Henry
Postoffice Extends Hours for Stamp and Delivery Windows
New rule keeps stamp and general delivery windows open an hour and a half later in the evening. Travelers and others who cannot reach the post office earlier benefit from the extended hours. Previously closing at 1 20, the windows will stay open until 8 pm.
Gift of Shakespeare boat donated to High School
Miss Carita McEbright presented a four n Ane boat of Shakespeare to the Board of Education. The gift was accepted at last night’s meeting and a vote of thanks extended to Miss McEbright. A place for the boat will be provided by the board at the High School.
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Carita McEbright
Shakespeare
Board of Education
Poand
Miss Me Bright
Workman Henry Role Severely Bruised in Sewer Fall
Henry Role of Boulevard fell into a sewer at the new Mill and Mains building site Wednesday. He suffered bad bruising but no broken bones. Dr. Montonyoh treated him and he was carried home by Park's ambulance.
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Henry Role
Boulevard
Mill and
Mainsie
Dr. Montonyoh
Role
Park
Akron Folks Mark Centenary at Congregational Church
The Congregational church at Fadden began a centennial celebration on Wednesday with representation from the First Congregational church led by Rev. H. B. MacAyens Jos Baldwin and their spouses Nathan Morse and their spouses and W. G. Pitkin. West Congregational was represented by S. J. H. Morn Mrs Williston Alling Miss Louise J. Thompson Miss May Andruss and Mrs Tex Chang.
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Congregational Church
Fadden
H. 8. MacAyens
Jos. Baldwin
Nathan Morse
W. G. Pitkin
First Congregational Church
West
Agehead
S. JH. Morn
Williston Alling
Mise Louise J. Thompson
May Andruss
Tex Chang
Weather Outlook: Showers Tonight Then Cooler Thursday
Forecast calls for showers tonight with a lull before a cooler and largely fair Thursday. Highs in the upper 60s to near 70 by daybreak, with seasonable cooling and dry conditions to end the week.
Roosevelt in Lenox Car Collision Injury and Officer Death
President Theodore Roosevelt was in a trolley collision near Lenox Massachusetts killing Secret Service agent William Craig and injuring the President, Governor Crane, and others. The party continued to Stockbridge after a fresh carriage was provided.
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Lenox
Mass
Roosevelt
Pitts
Dawes
Crane
Wm. Craig
Secret Service
W. Murray Crane
Dalton
Geo. Cortelyou
Chane
Stockbridge
Pratt
Sandan
House of Mercy
Pittffeld
Club House
Cortelyou
Akron School Board Holds Line on Tuition Pupils
The Akron school board resists admitting more out of city tuition pupils while ward schools restrict admissions. Law requires tuition for high school entrants, but ward school attendance remains optional. a request to admit a pupil to a ward school was denied Tuesday night as enrollment remains crowded.
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Akron
Diamond Match Co to Expand via German Acquisition
Rumors say Diamond Match Co plans to extend monopoly by including German Ronnheim industries. After securing Bryant and May in England and most of Europe, markets expect a new entity called The International Match Co. Diamond stock trades around 139.
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Diamond Match Co
The
International Co
Ronnheim Industries
Germany
Bryant & May
England
Europe
Ytt9
International Mateh Co
Diamond Mateh
Mayor Takes Restive Trip Beyond City to Trout Club
In Sandusky the mayor and Loftin John with guests left by mobile to visit Castalian Trout club. They enjoyed a large breakfast arranged by phone, then wandered the wildwood away from political duties before returning to their aides amid town noise.
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Sandusky
Tom Johnson
Castalian Trout Club
Loftin John
Lincoln Voters Picnic at Lakeside Park
Lincoln voters gathered at Lakeside park for a picnic with strong attendance. Rev. J. G. Slayter of the First Church of Christ offered the principal address and several Lincoln supporters spoke about his presidential candidacy.
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Lincoln
Lakeside Park
J. G. Slayter
First Church of Christ
Bir Thomas Tipton to challenge for American Cup with Shamrock 11
Glasgow reports Bir Thomas Tipton will contest the American Cup next year aboard the Shamrock 11, presently under construction at Dumbarton Scotland. Details cite Trouble Win and Pifels designs for the yacht.
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Glasgow
Bir
Thomas Tipton
Dumbarton
Scotland
Pifels Designs
Coal Price Outlook Narrowly Steady In New York
Coal dealers in New York announce a plan to hold talks soon to set a price range from 10 to 11 dollars per ton, signaling potential stabilization after earlier volatility. The move aims to align supply costs with market demand and cushion buyers from sharp changes.
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New York
Sept
Remnil
Coal scarcity risks price surge by October
Retailers report coal is very scarce and warn operators will fare better if supply improves. They estimate coal could reach $15 a ton by the end of October depending on supply and demand dynamics.
Examinations of City Teachers Reported by Clerk Knight
Lee R. Knight reports to the Board of Education the teacher examination results for city certificates. One applicant appeared and certificates granted include ten five year, three three year, and forty seven one year. Only one examinee failed to secure a certificate.
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Lee R. Knight
Board of City Examiners
Board of Education
Picnic Brings Norwegians Swedes and Danes Together
A Labor Day gathering at Blue Pond featured Norwegians Swedes and Danes enjoying games and dancing. The event passed off smoothly showing these groups can gather peaceably for a friendly outing.
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Blue Pond
Labor Day
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