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Akron Register Tribune

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Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1902

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Roosevelt Jr in serious condition as doctors rush aid

Theodore Roosevelt Jr with grave illness worsened overnight prompting a team led by family physician Dr Alexander Lambert to treat him. Secretary Cortelyou announced the boy’s condition, noting high fever and weakened respiration as specialists from New York joined the effort.

A. Groton Mass Gore Roosevelt house Inds Theodora’ Roosevelt, Jr Roosevelt Geo. R. Cortelyou Alexander Lambert New York Shattuck Warren Cortelyau Elis Mor. Cortelyou

Bank Wrecked City Savings of Detroit Mails to Open

City Savings Bank of Detroit suspended operations Monday after reports of large certified checks and overdrafts. Vice President Frank C. Andrews and police commissioner blamed. cashier Henry R. Evans allegedly lent funds without directors' knowledge. Total deposits over 3 million, capital stock 150 thousand. County and public funds totaling about 400 thousand were on deposit.

City Savings of Detroit City Savings Bank of Detroit spen Cov Malte Frank C. Andrews Andrews Henry R. ‘vons board of education public library City Sayings Bank

Almanac Report Recasts Lincoln Trial Witness Testimony

Joseph A. Douglas was killed at his Lyoddu, Kon home after falling from a corn stack Monday night. Jag testified in Armstrong murder case in Illinois, claiming to witness Sonny Armstrong strike the fatal blow. Lincoln produced an almanac proving the night had no moon, discrediting the testimony.

Lincoln Joseph A. Douglas Lyoddu Kon Dong- Jag Armstrong Illinois

Chicago Theater Fire Clues Fire Set as Suspected Arson

Firemen examining the Orpheon theater basement in Chicago found two gas jets thirty feet apart with clin tips removed and flames rising three feet high. The blast occurred after Tuesday morning blaze, with investigators treating it as an incendiary act.

Chicago

Steamer on the Rock Reported Adrift and Cargo Lost

A steamer from Liverpool via St Johns encountered a violent gale and ran ashore on the western shore. The ship carried 200 tons of cargo, parts of which were salvaged. One passenger was landed unharmed. Joseph Lester shows marked improvement after pneumonia and is expected to recover swiftly.

Tolstoi Targeted in England Amid Mob Threats

Vladimir Tebertkof reports alarming advice on suppressing the Russian reformer Tolstoi, who endures mob intimidation in Crimea. A Canton dispatch notes a Berlin missionary society bull at Muyen near Cayton burned by anti Christian zeal, with escapees.

Tolstoi Vladimir Tebertkof Gaunt Tolstai England Crimea Canton China Berlin Society Muyen Cayton

Paterson Fire Devours City Core As Flames Sweep N J

A massive fire ripped through Paterson New Jersey destroying business blocks and homes. Estimates place property loss around ten million dollars as winds fueled the blaze. Firefighters from Paterson and surrounding towns battled the flames for hours, losing many structures including the Jersey City Hoboken power house area. Thousands homeless, relief efforts organized, mayor says city will endure without outside aid.

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Roosevelt Jr In Croton News Updates On Condition

The Roosevelt family reports Theodore Roosevelt Jr remaining unchanged in Croton. The president’s illness shows no major change and it may be days before an outcome is clear. The White House relayed that the son’s condition is unchanged but he is holding his own.

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Theodore Roosevelt Washington Croton Mays White House Loater MRoosevelt

Stockmen Beaten: Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Inspection Law

Colorado Supreme Court upholds state live stock inspection act. Ed O Reid rushed cattle from Texas for testing the law and received six months in the county jail. Reid was aided by leading livestock organizations claiming federal inspection laws supersede state law.

Coloradog Supreme Court Supreme court of Colorado Colorado Ed O. Reid Texas Reid

Deatwoy Securities Blown Up in Georgia Theft

A blast at Lenn Hankin Company in Ceworth, Georgia, early Monday morning leveled a vault, seizing about 5000 in gold and 5000 in Georgia water bonds plus stock certificates. Between 45000 and 50000 in notes, stock certificates and bonds were ruined, with extensive currency and small bills destroyed.

Deatwoy Securities Ceworth Lenn Hanking Company

Miss Hanna Engaged To Harry A Paretsos in Cleveland

Miss Mabel Hanus daughter of Senator M A Wanga, is engaged to be married to Harry A Paretsos of Cleveland. Payson is a professor of Benatur Wanna, noted for bright work in the last presidential equine parade. Government concludes its case in Cuban postal fraud trials, calling experts on documentary evidence. hearings extended to February 17 for defense to review submitted documents.

Hanna Cleveland Mabel Hanus M. A. Wanga Harry A. Paresots Payson Benatur Wanna Ita Caso

First Mayor of Dawson Named at Saturday Election

Harry C. Macauley, formerly of Victoria, was elected the first lawyer of Dun sun at the election held Saturday. He was keen at Lindsay, Gut.

Dawson Harry C. Macauley Victoria eléelut lawyor Dunsun kon Lindsay Gut

Willing Strike Forecast From Miner Union Report Vote

Miners at a United Mine Workers meeting in Indianapolis Friday night adopted the joint committee report supporting last year’s wage scale after tense debate. Vice President Lewis urged caution and leadership urged against precipitate strike action, signaling strong but not unanimous approval. BRIDE WILL BE HIS PRIZE.

Boate Trenavobet wlich intondianapolia United Mine Workers xegleé Lewis Mitchell United Bline/ Workers America Wwe nmber

Inducement for Grant’s Grandson in Westinghouse Works

Algernon Sarterls, grandson of Gen. Grant, accepts a post at Westinghouse Electric Works in Pittsburgh. He begins at the bottom but aims to master electrical mechanics and business, with George Westinghouse backing him and predicting a brilliant future. His engagement to Ming Edith Davidge hinges on his success.

Grant Algernon Sarterls purcoses Elang Limegli Westinghouse — electrical works Pittsburg George Westinghouse Ming Edith Davidge Walter C. Davidge

Famine Threat Looms in India Says Daily Mail Coast Dispatch

A London Daily Mail correspondent from Calcutta warns of a severe famine looming in India over the next two weeks. The note highlights that much hinges on the expected fall and the still salvageable portion of spring crops in the ravaged area.

Epon Kain Calcatta London Daily Mail Lydia

Fire destroys Randolph Street building in Chicago blaze

A sixty thousand dollar fire in Chicago gut the Sanford building on Randolph Street housing George H. Watson Co paints and oils and George I. Roschees Co pianos. Several firemen were hurt by falling walls. Panic among tenants of the twelve story Trade building nearly caused greater harm. hundreds of business college students and workers from Marshall Weid & Co meats factory escaped unharmed.

Chicnago Sanford Randolph Street Chicago George H. Watson Co George I. Roschees Company business college Marshall Weid’ & Co

Poison in Well Leaves Family Ill in Homestead Va

Wealthy Pennsylvanian John Zaginski and his three children in Homestead Virginia grow dangerously ill from dripping well water. Authorities allege exposure to mercury poisoning from quicksilver intended to spite neighbors, with reports pointing to local conflict as a possible motive.

John Zaginski Pela Homestead Zsugloski

Boer War Near End Says London Telegraph Brussels Report

The Brussels correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph states it is certain the Dutch government will abandon the Boer cause and any new intervention. Russell B. Drake of Titth Quo pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. His theft totaled about $30,000.

Brussels London Telegraph pwme Vorger Drake Russell B. Drake Titth, Quo Mexico red wip

Auto Company Fails Receiver Appointed at Jersey City Plant

An Auto Company Fails prompt notes a receiver appointed for the Automobile Company of America with a Jersey City plant. Facilities and assets valued around 425000. Company capitalized at 5,000,000. Kerr Gifford & Co of Portland, Oregon arrange a 6000 ton wheat shipment from Tavoun to Stockholm, marking a northwest to Sweden export.

Automobile Company of America Jersey City Che Sweden Kerr, Gifford & Co Portland Tavoun Stockholay Wits sorthwest Swarlun

State Board Warns Des Moines to Halt Smallpox Spread

The State Board of Health orders Des Moines authorities to act within seventeen days to curb smallpox. The board warns it may intervene in city affairs if local efforts fail and notes Dr. Frank Kir from Grand Function was fined for not reporting cases.

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Pastor draws a gun in Marshalltown church clash

In an African Methodist church dispute at Marshalltown a pastor named Nickerson drew a revolver during a heated feud. Police intervened as a general brawl erupted injuring several and leaving many with wounds or marks.

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Arrested for Whitecapping at Waterville Three Men Held

Three men Charles Peterson Wan Sanford and Paul Young were arrested for whitecapping at Waterville. They faced preliminary examination and were bound over to the grand jury. Detective Downey of Chicago was falsely accused and beaten in a hotel, then driven onto the prairie where he nearly froze.

Waterville Wattse Charles Peterson Wan Sanford Paul Lb. Young Peterson Sanford Chodifenke Downey Chicago i

Tragic fire ends in Mrs. Bick’s death after oil blaze

Mrs. George Bick of Council Bluffs attempted to start a fire with resin, suffered severe burns, and died next morning. Neighbors aided but could not extinguish flames as she rolled in snow to douse them. In Waterloo, Marty Fields paid $125 fine for violating game laws after killing six quails, admitting the act.

George Bick Council Rewsene Versons Marty Fields Watterloo Cedie sehartile pty Poss

Found Dead MV Lintel Near Stan Me feet miles northwest

The article reports the death of MV Lintel a 7 year old, found in an outhouse near his home four miles northwest of Stan Me The deceased was a member of the MLextegy wer and died after a period of illness with heart trouble cited as a likely cause The event is described with cautious language and limited readable details

Duon Telephone Ghupang Organized for Doon Mall Scheme

A dubious entity named Duon Telephone Ghupang formed under the aegis of the Doon Mall Telephone Company to build a new telephone system at Duon. The venture aims to attract investors with ample funds and contrives a plan to create a new company for the project.

Duon Telephone Ghupang Jing heen Doon Mall Telephone Couymuy Duon iitews euingh

Divorces and Elopement Stir Wealthy County Court

Mia Dickinson of Feanny sues for separation and support after her husband, a wealthy Piehanan County figure, eloped with Mrs James Bloom ten weeks earlier in Waterloda. Proceedings reveal $50,000 alimony and assets, while Bloom faces $25,000 in alleged damages. The case centers on separate maintenance and property settlements.

Gao ‘Dickinson Weatp Bis Witte Mia Gooire Dickenson Feanny Dickengois Piehanan James Bloom Twighbot Water

Cost of Maintaining Capitol Custodian Reports High

Custodian T A McCarraigh reports state capitol maintenance costs for two years at 51842.09 dollars, 2870 dollars more than the prior period. He urges the state to fund a south side donation along Governor's Square and an access route to a monument from the capitol grounds.

T. A. McCacraigh Governor's Square

Death on the Street of A B Smith President of Smith Refining

A B Smith, president of the Smith Refining Company of Connell Bhifts, collapsed on a street after visiting a barber. He staggered, tried to reach his home a short distance away, then sank on the sidewalk. A physician was called but could not save him. heart failure was reported.

A.B. Smith Counsil Biufte A. B. Smith Smith Refining Company Connel Bhifts

Not a Preferred Claim in Sioux County Bank Case

A court rules in a disputed estate matter involving Sioux County Wand and Haspers Bank. Tutelison reverses a Terre claim, stating funds of about 11 000 to 12 000 must be returned to executors while bonds settle with the county.

Sioux County Haspers Bank Indre Tutelison planet Haspers Bank Tutge Oliver al- Fenty Supreme Court Joseph Johnson Obiengo St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Tallway Company Woodbury

Boy Dies After Sled Collision on Vonghis Street

A ten year old boy Solu Waonmecker was fatally injured while coasting down Vonghis Street in Stony City on Tuesday night. He collided with a heavy sled pulled by horses, suffering a fractured skull and dying half an hour later at Samaritan hospital. Others were bruised but not seriously hurt.

Solu waonmecker agen yorts Vonghis Street Stony City Dol

Postoffice at Holstein Opens With Modern Equipment

Holstein Postmaster Noite has completed installing a new up to date post office for patrons. He praises Holstein residents as progressive and up to date, stressing the town and its people support for public services and ventures.

Holstein Noite le ds

Child Burned to Death in Kitchen Incident

Fragmentary report describes a child burned on a kitchen stove by a person named Jaba or Wieherly. The sequence mentions a bogey stage and a near accident with a telephone, with the child burned severely. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a fatal kitchen fire event.

J. is. Eivherly Ida Ginge Jaba

Ministers Reject Marriages With Divorced Persons

Independence ministerial association met last week and resolved that members would refuse to certify the marriage of a divorced person. The change follows a discussion by Rev. Bhatt of St James Episcopal Church on "Divorce and Eternal Salvation." Crime notes report the May grand jury returning indictments including Geo R Coty for sands and gain, Lana Stoltenberg for keeping a disorderly house, Thorne Sieidan for malicious misappropriation, and others for offenses against the public welfare.

Independence Ruy Me. Bhatt James’ Episcopal chirch Faun aveek Geo. R. Coty sands & gain Diaglenge Lana D. Stoltenberg Thorne Sie idan malleions miseldal ile agabost yiole- Aluns mruleé

Phillips Pleads Guilty in Ottumwa District Court

A garbled report notes Phillips pleads guilty amid a chaotic scene on public streets. It mentions Robert J. More, a governor candidate, and references political controversy with opposition groups and multiple local names and events.

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Frantic Crash Claims Farmer and Locals In West Waterloo

A fatal mishap near Waterloo kills farmer Crayhod and three others as emergency responders, including Krak Knapp and other locals, race to the scene. The coroner’s inquiry and jury verdicts clear the driver of criminal fault, noting tragic losses and family reactions in the aftermath.

Town and State farm details and court cases draw Iowa focus

The article catalogs farm valuations in the town, listing crops and livestock totals, noting Iowa leads in farm animals and livestock counts. It reports on the Corwith estate tax case in Hancock County, a Supreme Court trespass ruling, legislative salary reform talk, war bond claims, Gov. Cummins pardons, and local civic notes including voting machines, bowling interest, and rural mail routes.

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