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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1902

Page

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Accidental Revolver Shoot Injures Youth in Play

Harry Gleason eighteen was shot in the right cheek by the accidental discharge of a two caliber revolver handled by Harley Leatherman at a Beth Howard residence. Doctors cannot locate the bullet, Gleason is expected to recover, and no arrest is expected.

Harry Gleason Harley Leatherman Gleason C. D. Gleason Kelly Block Lethormi BE. M. Leatherman T21 Beth Howard Leatherman

Battle for the Millions Divides Stratton Heirs in Probate

The $14 million estate of late Colorado carpenter millionaire W S Stratton is stirring dispute as his son Lane Harry Stratton receives $50,000 plus nine other Akron heirs share the same amount while the bulk funds go to establish the Myron Stratton Home for the Poor in Colorado Springs. Stratton's son may contest the will with backing from other dissatisfied heirs.

W. S. Stratton Colorado Stratton Lane Harry Stratton Akron Messrs. H. B B. Hamlen Myron Stratton Tillionaire Colorado Springs Democrat Isaac Harry Stratton Toulon Til

President Roosevelt Speech in Logansport on Tariff Reform

President Roosevelt spoke in Logansport Indiana on September 23 delivering the most important Northwestern trip address. He endorsed tariff revision in principle and urged a bipartisan commission to study the matter and report to Congress.

Logansport Ind Roosevelt Congress

Mr Quigg Says Let the Tariff Alone Speech

Saratoga September 23 Lemuel Quigg temporary chairman of the Republican State convention argues that trusts and unlawful combinations have no relation to the tariff. He warns destroying the protective system to attack trusts would undermine the economy like pulling a house down to patch a burglar.

Saratoga Lemuel Quigg

Farmer Shot by Game Warden in Fremont

Deputy Game Warden Kirmee shot Ferdinand Bork a Sandusky county farmer as warrants were served for out of season squirrel shooting. Bork wounded Kirmee with a fern cutter before the officer fired two shots, killing Bork. Kirmee surrendered and is jailed.

Fremont Kirmee Ferdinand Bork Sandusky County Bork Kirmie

Fall Championship at Portage Golf Club

The fall championship will be played Saturday at Portage Golf Club between Messie, George D. Bates, and H. Andrews. The semi finals were held Monday afternoon with Andrews defeating Dr. B B Jacobs and Bates defeating Mr. Mr.

Portage Golf Club Messie George D. Bates H. Andrews Mr. Andrews B. B. Jacobs Mr. Bates

Bates or Andrews to Decide Club Championship Saturday

Harvey notes that if Bates defeats Andrews on Saturday he will be club champion for the year having already won the spring championship. If Andrews wins, another match will be staged for the year championship.

Harvey Mr. Bates Mr. Andrews

Old Resident Dies in Cuya haws Falls at 65

Special correspondence reports Henry Patterson died Sunday at his Newberry home aged 65. Funeral set for Wednesday from Mt Berhweh under GAR auspices. Interment in Oakwood cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children Charles and Cinta Patterson. Patterson, a longtime Cuya haws Falls resident, was an old soldier with many friends.

Cuyahoga Folly Henry Patterson Newberry #1 Mt. Behwreh GAR Oakwood Cemetery Charles Cinta Patterson Patterson Cuyahows Falls

Infanta Asked to Wed a Grand Duke in Spain

Renewed royal discord in Madrid centered on Infanta Maria Theresa. Queen mother seeks alliance with Austrian archduke while King Alfonso backs the Infanta, sparking palace scenes. A dispatch from San Sebastian notes Buenos Aires heiress Anna Campbell captives Alfonso’s eye, prompting the Queen mother to shield her from court access.

Madrid Spain Inranta Maria Theresa Jenato Borbou Prince of Asturias Austria Franz Jonet Alfonso Jenaro San Sebastian Sap Sebastian Anna Campbell Buenos Ayres Indy Uying

Pay for councilmen in Ohio cities outlined

Columbus September 23 The Coté committee has adopted the subcommittee report proposing that in cities of 28 000 or less councilmen receive 170 a year and 100 for each additional 80 000 population would yield 1 260 per year for Cleveland councilmen and 270 for Akron councilmen.

Columbus Cote Committee Leas Corncilmen Hall Cleveland Connellisg Akron Conneile

Beauty Show to Feature Chrysanthemums at Washington

Uncle Sam to stage a major chrysanthemum exhibition in November in Washington. The Agricultural department hosts 120 varieties, all cultivated to a high state of perfection. Expect a premier display with unique blooms and careful breeding showcasing the best developments.

Washington Uncle Sam America Pinger Agricultural Department

Bloody Fight Drags City Council Session in Columbus

In Columbus, a council meeting ended in a bloody altercation between Chris Rosa of the West Side citizens and Covarrman M. Stevenson of the Fourteenth Ward over a West Broad Street railway project. Rosa was hit and suffered a gash on the forehead while Mayor Hinkle intervened. The clash followed accusations that Stevenson was a paid representative of the Columbus Street Railway. Ross allegedly had a pocket knife. Stevenson claims Ross kicked him as he was restrained.

Columbus Chris Rosa West Side West Broad Ft Covarrman M. L. Stevenson Eywate Hinkle Sheen Rose

Mob Attacks Miners as Troops Guard Scranton

Sept 23 a mob attacked workers en route to Lackawanna colliery, Bert and Clits London brothers shot multiple times. In Olonant militia arrives, quiet by 1 pm amid bitterness. Mahoning City reports disorder with continued picket lines, no violence.

Seranton Tyro Penunion Wen Lackawanna Bert Clits London Bertaton Mahoning City Boddall

Piping Worker Fined by City Officials

FINED Wr Bhanguessy, a pipeman at No Penging house, fined by City Commissioners for alleged violation of rules. He was accused of acting without department permission, the penalty issued during a period of unclear observance.

Wr. Bhanguessy No. Penging House

Beal Local Option Clash Tests Ohio Republican Leaders

Columbus scene bristles as Joe Miller pressures Chairman Dick to drop Beal local option from the code or face political consequences. The dispute pits brewery interests against temperance groups with Mayor Johnson of Cleveland possibly involved in the fallout. Chairman Dick must balance Antisaloon and brewery alliances while navigating party ambition and public pressure.

Columbus Joe Miller Liquor Interests Ohio Miler Republican State Executive Committee Johnson Cleveland Hanna Filler Republicanx Antigaloon League Brewers Wheeler Miller Wieck Han Bia

Gallo ws hanged for 1901 murder in Reading prison yard

George Gantz was hanged at 10 18 am in the county prison yard for the murder of Annie Etter on Sunday night October 26 1901. He went to the gallows stolidly saying nothing. The crime occurred in an abandoned stable near her home after a dispute at a city resort. He was intoxicated. Etter died in hospital the next morning.

Reading George Gantz County Privon Ale Hoapitat

Hurt in a Runaway Near West Hill

Mr. Fred B. Smith was jolted Monday evening when the carriage pole detached from the neck yoke, spooking the horses near West Hill and sending him thrown to the ground. He sustained bruises and cannot yet rise from bed.

Fred B. Smith West Market St West Hill

Murder charge follows suspect in New York transfer

In Herby Connecticut on September 2 Wem Hage Young, alleged murderer of Mrs Kingston Pulitzer, was taken to New York aboard the T train. He faced probing questions, denied identity, then admitted being William Hooper Young after an in-depth extrication by Levy and Detective Hughes. He portrayed calm nerves in a jail corridor exchange before the second page continuation.

Herby Conn Hage Ar Young Kingston Pulitzer York Meruteg Young Yoong Jai Auline Fs, Hart New York Ox Young Bias Levy Posivel Chen Derby Neww York Attira William Hooper Young Levy Brooklyn Edward Hughes Bert Edwards Portland Oregon Corridge Hell Hooper

Unknown Hungarian Man Dies After Erie Train Collision

A 40 year old man, walking along the Erie fast freight line near the Colonial Salt works, was struck and died about an hour later at the hospital. He suffered severe injuries including a severed leg. He spoke Hungarian, and authorities could not read the letters found on him while efforts to identify him continued.

Erie Colonial Salt Works Delug Park Parks’ Morgue Ed Parks South St Mag

Akron G A T encampment heads to Gettysburg voyage

Commander Joseph Kimrle of Buckeye Post says a large Akron contingent will attend the G A T encampment in Washington on Oct 4. Estimates vary but up to eight coaches and three Pullmans could be used, with two trains carrying about 150 G A S veterans. Sunday Oct 5 will be spent on the battlefield at Gettysburg near Capitol Hill headquarters.

Joseph Kimrle Buckey Post Washington Akron Kimrle Gettysburg Buckley Post Capitol

Fine Piece of Workmanship For the Public Library

A model of the ill fated battleship Maine was presented to the public library. It was crafted by Herman L. Barnes a draughtsman from Webster Camp Lane Co. The six foot long replica is a careful reproduction with detailed painting and a chart showing the ship armament and crew. The model rests in the reading room for visitors.

Maine Herman L. Barnes Webster, Camp & Lane Co We Construction Mr. Barnes Rst Barnes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leathersman Son Mr. Quigg OF Portage Golf Club Bates Andrews Cuyahoga Falls SDAY Charley Infanta Ipay Code Committee Lumbus Loons Scranton Gen. Dick Mr. Miller The Liquor League Ma' An Levy Tam
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