11 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
1
Havana dispatch cites Split Ta Patria claiming Cuba and the United States could improve relations if the island ends military rule. The paper argues distrust remains while General Wood governs Cuba, hindering harmony and a cordial understanding between nations.
In Lansing the ex Representative Judson Hammond of Pontiac was convicted in the circuit court of soliciting a bribe to influence votes on antitrust legislation. The grand jury had indicted him over a year ago for allegedly telling a Michigan wholesale grocers association official that $500 would kill the bill. The defense claimed he sought to learn money use, no payment occurred, an appeal was noted and he was released on bail.
John Payne a Knoxville saloonkeeper filed for divorce claiming his wife became nationized and broke the bar atures while threatening his life. An injunction against her was granted.
Auburn Indiana April 11 Peter Evans aged 60 has just been admitted to Rosciusco county infirmary He was once worth 60000 Investigation shows in past 15 years he has been arrested 160 times for intoxication He was jailed 120 times to sober up Frans admitted he had no idea it was so many
The state Board of Pardons has received an application for the pardon of Win Aver.
In New York on April 11 Roy Dr Toscott Pullman presiding elder of the New York Methodist conference condemned trusts at a meeting. He warned that there will be no commonwealth soon and that wealth will become concentrated in a few hands as socialism grows inevitable. He cited a rubber factory case in Newtown Conn and noted trusts stripping output to serve owners.
Akron inmate highlighted as a younger offender earns judicial support as Judge Kohler sends a letter recommending release, signaling progress in the case and potential early liberty consideration.
The president announced four appointments including Robert P. Skinner of Ohio named general at Marseilles France, Francis B. Gessner of Ohio appointed consul at Ziltan Germany, and Isaac R. Mills named collector of internal revenue for the ninth district of Minot.
In New York on April 11 the commitment proceedings against Laws er Patrick for the murder of Texas millionaire W. M. Rice were nearing their end. Prosecutors will bring handwriting experts to test the 1900 will and transfers in Patrick’s favor as possible forgery. Mercury in Rice’s body and previous mercury given before chloroform will be examined. The defense plans no witnesses and Patrick will claim a conspiracy to frame him and seek to avoid trial or death penalty.
The readable fragment offers a dated sounding plea about propriety in entertainment. It references an audience or region named Cintinagubshed but the text is incomplete, yielding no clear event, date, or involved persons.
New York April 11 reports a split a monster copper trust is protected by Rockefeller, Morgan, Senator Clark and others. The National City book that financed the steel trust will back the copper trust. Planned entrants include Amalgamated Copper Company American Smelting & Refining Co, Calutmot & Heel Co, United Verde Copper Co, and numerous minor concerns.
New York April 11 Spl Jim Jeffries champion boxer accepts match with Kansas City heiress invited by the aspiring bride. Jeffries met the girl during training in the Jersey shore resort Asbury Park where the couple reportedly met.
Special correspondence reports Dr and Mrs Cozad returning to Richfield after a year studying in Germany. The doctor will resume practice in Richfield and the wife, Mrs Coral Cozad, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Truman Humphrey of Richfield.
In Frankfort on April 11 the Hipley case resumes as J W Ferguson testifies for Ripley that Ripley attended Republican meetings and vowed he would not seat Goebel if he were declared governor. The hearing weighs Ripley’s role in Goebel’s assassination.
It is reported that Astor estate land on Sixth Avenue between Twenty fifth and Twenty sixth streets has been leased by the Associated Merchants Co. The dry goods combine plans a new 12 story fireproof building costing 3 million dollars, to house the eastern headquarters for their business.
Dispatches report that Capilh Bartsch, a German, was shot and killed near Pekin during a horseback ride. A later message states the shooting was accidental, with investigators unclear on details despite initial reports of a fatal incident near the summer police.
Shamokin Pennsylvania April 11. More than 800 wagons of coal have been removed from the east drift where Michael Verhoniek was entombed last Saturday noon. The barrier remains unbreached and officials believe he is dead or alive hidden behind the coal.
April 11 report notes Ohio Women’s Christian Temperance Union requests ban on wine at a Ohio city banquet for Mrs McKinley and cabinet women. The Ohio Society of California replies with a formal letter urging caution and self restraint, citing sobriety and propriety.
In St. Petersburg April a new movement seeks to emigrate Russian Jews to America. Letters from America circulate in markets, synagogues, and streets. They describe harsh conditions for Jews including in the alum districts of New York, and portray life in Russia as dire.
Albany April 11 senators Sliter and Assemblyman Bennett introduced bills to curb exhibitions of pigeon slaughter at Interstate park. The bills, drafted by William Dusser and Ralph W Trinse of the American Humane Society, seek to prohibit shooting pigeons for amusement or marksman practice. Governor Odell is said to favor the bill.
Special correspondence from Barberton reports a dog spurred an assault case in Mayor Ste Natuira’s court. Plaintiff Mia Cobert accuses Jane Brady of invading property and abusing a Cobert family dog, sparking the ensuing fight and suit.
A freight caboose derailed on the O T and railroad near North Industry in Canton as a curve was rounded. Four men escaped serious injury though several were cut. Names listed include Win, Gibbonk, Johnston, Dhiakemon, Ketward Myers and Brule man Win Biguuon.
In Binghamton an estranged mother and her son John H Gallagher aged 20 of the city were separated when he was left in a Boston hospital as a child. After visits ceased he moved to Binghamton and later learned through a dream that his mother lived in Boston. He will travel to Boston to join her.
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April 1 report from Chardon describes ongoing lawlessness after a bank robbery. An elderly farmer on the Monsen road was assaulted by two masked men and relieved of his money, amounting to four dollars.
In Hoboken on April 21, Mrs. Catherine Nieman reported to Recorder Staation that her husband, five feet four inches tall, promised to pay her five dollars weekly as support. The case highlights a dispute over maintenance and marriage obligations.
In New York last night a dispute over a five cent craps game aboard a canal boat in the East River escalated, resulting in John Puller shooting and killing John Scott. Puller, a Black man, fled with the nickel involved.
In Birmingham on April 11 Spli j duck Dodd a young white man collapsed and died on a public road near Cababa Fiver after witnessing his sweetheart driving with another man. The incident underscores a sudden heart strain and domestic distress in a small community.
Crestline Ohio April 1. At an Easter week service the pastor of the Presbyterian church here was presented an egg by Mrs J S Russell. On opening it he found a gift of $1000 from her to the church.
Liverpool April 1 Morgan Arrives on the Teutonic declining to discuss the Panama canal scheme. He said he knows nothing further about the matter.
Andrew Martn the newly elected Seventh ward councilman spent 23 dollars on his campaign. Republican prosecutor candidate H M Hagel barger reports 108 dollars and 75 cents, while Prof C F Seese admits spending 79 dollars to secure the nomination for Representative.
Allen xclive hosts a Friday gathering at 81d with an open meeting to discuss foods especially good foods and child nutrition. Samuel Snarklin, Apple Creek marshal, sentenced to two years in state prison for ax murder charges. warrants issued for Tod Grover and Charles Shatter over assault on Clyde Baenger. City officials order fence removal from alley east of Bireet Hert’s allotment. Harry D. Ilan faces court for embezzlement of $27 from Parla instalment house. John Cuse, 40, walked from Memphis to Akron. transportation arranged to Cleveland.
Washington April 14. Indiana Congressman Landis denounces the pedestal tablet of the Tow lun statue as fictitious. He notes Arthur swore Logan in 1881 while Logan was not yet a senator, lists figures of Cullom Morton Voorhees Miller Thurman and others, and argues only Conkling and Voorhees officials had a rightful claim to the era.
Incorporation papers taken out by Silver Lake Park, capitalized at $100,000. Proprietors listed as B. H., W. R., BB, H, TL, and B. Lodge. Objective is to unite interests in the resort with no management changes. The resort to open May 30 with dances twice weekly through May.
County commissioners will advertise immediately for bids on eight thousand dollars in bonds to fund the Tuscarawas river ditch project. Proceeds will be used to redeem the bonds, secured by a special tax levied on properties benefited by the trench digging.
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