Belgian Uprising Feared as Martial Law Threatened
April dispatch reports Belgium's government considering martial law in Brussels if orders to end rioting are not obeyed. Police, gendarmes, and cavalry reinforce streets near Maison Du Peuple as protests spread from Brussels to Mons and Borinage. Rioters erupt across towns with thousands of workers striking, factories threatened, and authorities arming for possible clashes.
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Paris
Brumels
Brosenols
Ils
Brussels
Rue Stevens
Maison du Peuple
Burgominsters
Sis
Whch
General Connell
Iabor
St. Nicholas
la Ronvere
la Croyere
Haine St. Pierre
Tetorlon
Mons
Borinage
Ope
Wich
Burmecks
Thesr
Charleroi
Louvaly
Vilverden
Mid- Manda
City Fire and Police Salaries to Rise in 1908
The Akron city council bills raise fire department chiefs from 1000 to 1500 dollars and other ranks. police chief from 1200 to 1900. captains to about 1200. lieutenants to 1000. patrolmen raises with new hires at 60 dollars monthly. Overall, wage increases for both departments are projected at about 410,000 dollars annually starting in 1908, pending amendments.
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House of Representatives
Akron Fre
Fepelya
Buchtel
Reese
Cottwell
Governor Refused to Open the Door in Hanged Man Case
In St. Louis on April 11 Henry Muteher colored was hanged at sunrise for the murder of Louis Roth 16 in August 1900. Circuit Attorney Folke telegraphed that a ten days reprieve was sought to review self defense claims. The governor initially refused to receive the message but later granted an 18 day respite.
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Louis Roth
Folke
Teleyacht Hohenzollern
Plutcher
Roth
Jefferson City
Dockery
Akron men sue over lime in eye incident
Jonathan Taylor of Akron files suit in Me county Common Pleas for 15000 damages against O Brien and Andrew Auble Jr of Wadsworth. He alleges Auble grabbed a basket of lime and threw lime dust or juice into his eyes causing eye injuries after a dispute on a Wadsworth street last September. Both men are about 28. Auble is said to have inherited substantial money.
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Jonathan Taylor
Kay
Akron
Hweho Haw
Adeworth
Fins
Me Iia County Common Pleas Court
Jay O'Blennis
Wadsworth
Agnlon
Andrew Auble, Jr
O'Brenn
Auble
Daima
Aublo
Bremen rubber deal in Akron halted by Germany order
Hon Henri Ankersmit of Bremen Germany, after visiting Akron, planned a rubber plant here and bought the Hankey property near Blue Pond for 12000. A cable from his father ordered return to Germany to take control of Bremen Tobacco Extract Works. Ankersmit may return and resume Akron project.
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Henri Ankersmit
Bremen
Germany
Akron
Mr. Ankersmall
Fne Hankey
Blue Pond
Tobicco
Henderson
Ankersmit
Hankey
Wise
New York
Teachers Meeting at First Church Saturday 9 30 am
Sunday School Primary Teachers Union to meet in the lecture room of the First Church of Christ Hligh 6 Saturday at 9 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trion
First Church of Christ
Maude Wanted for Coronation Festivities in London
Fragmentary notice from London announces Maude as sought for coronation festivities with plans involving Charles Frohman and performances in London. Mentions contracts, production of Tiparen, and appearances by Mrobtini’s company amid coronation events.
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London
City Clerk race in jeopardy of party pull
The City Clerk contest centers on John Wiese and other candidates like BE Lothman, Harry W Anson, and W Parshall. Wiese claims strong neighborhood support and business experience while Lothman stresses impartial consideration of qualifications. Anson relies on long Republican service and Parshall on organizational backing.
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John
Wiese
Corneil
BE. C. Lothman
Lothman Hs
Harry W. Anson
W. Parshall
le Thin
Counel
Too Busy to Endorse in Illinois Senatorial Contest
President says he will not participate in the Illinois senatorial race and has no partiality toward any candidate. He notes his primary focus is on his duties as president and that his relationships with Senators and other figures remain neutral.
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Washington
April
Ma‘son
Illinois
Mason
Hopking
Hawey
Myine
Roosewell
Peculiar Death Certificate Reported in New York
The Board of Health filed a death certificate for Theresa Beldgot O'Connell, 62, citing apoplexy linked to her husband’s Civil War death. She grew paralysed after learning of his death in battle and then suffered another paralysis episode.
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New York
Board of Health
Tir Beldgot O'connell
O'Connell
Brother's Death Follows Brother of Mr Libert
Mr Harry B Ibert was called to Wadeworth by the death of his mother a fortnight ago and summoned by his brother Mr Gem Th Libert. The brother died Thursday night after three weeks of confinement. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with Akron friends attending the double burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Ibert
Wadeworth
Wis Aknin
Gem. Th. Libert
Libert
Akron
Imprisoned Men Escape After Mine Fire Explosion
Ten men were trapped for two hours at the Murdock mine when a fire broke out in the hoisting machine shaft. An air current was cut off by a powder explosion and the blaze burned until late at night before the workers were rescued.
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Moraillon
Murdock
Ohio to Celebrate Admission of Ohio Territory
The House adopted the Foster resolution authorizing the Governor to appoint a seven member commission under the Ohio Historical and Archeological Society to plan a November celebration honoring Ohio’s admission anniversary.
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Columbus
House
Foster
Ohio Historical and Archeological Sociery
Ohio
Bright Young Democrat Elected Mayor of Ravenna
Mr H W Riddle Jr was elected Mayor of Ravenna on Monday becoming the youngest mayor in the state. He had only been a voter seven months. His opponent was Mayor Hall with a 78 plurality. Other Democratic ticket candidates were defeated by pluralities.
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H.W. Riddle, Jr
Ravenna
Riddle
Hall
Philippine Soldier Arrested for Killing Farmer Sheep
Charles Beck, a 4 Philippine soldier, was arrested at North Grove village 15 miles south of Poyu Ind yesterday on a charge of killing a farmer's sheep. He reportedly attacked the animal with a gun and then attempted to shoot a horse attached to a buggy. His gun reportedly misfired and exploded. Beck is jailed. His stepfather is a wealthy physician.
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Poyu
Ind
Charles Beck
North Grove
Here
17 For Humphrey in Republican primary report error
The Democrat’s attention was drawn to a reporting error in the Republican primary recount. The vote for Humphrey of Richfield appeared as 17 but should have shown 117. Recorder candidates in Abat township included Humphrey 117, Wolf 17, Wilcox 17, Sowers 24, Stone 1, Price 2, Wagbark 1. Humphrey, a Richfield resident, praised neighbor support.
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U RielBeld
Humphrey
Riehitd
Ail Ie Recorder
Abat Towushin
Fumphrey
Wolf
Wilcox
Sowers
Stone
Price
Wagwark Ui
Tehield To
Mr Snyder Denies Candidacy for City Clerk Post
In a letter to the Democrat, Mr. Snyder states he is not a candidate for City Clerk and has not been a candidate. He notes friends urged him to run but he declined.
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Tim
the Democrat
Tip
Ofice
Bam
Dancing Causes Trouble in Church
Tensions flare between the True Reformers fraternity and Rev. R A Jones pastor of the Second Baptist Church Akron over dances held to fund the group. Jones denounces the dances as disreputable while younger members fear future punishment and plan a summer resumption with Gorge events amid racial tensions involving the church community.
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R.A. Jones
Second Bigttat
Jomen
Jones
Tru
Trev. Jones
Manchg
Akron
Second Baptist Church
Akron Men Eye New N. O. T. Syndicate
Akron capitalists push to form a syndicate with Cleveland backers to buy Northern Ohio Traction property. J B R Nutt of Savings & Trust Co leads efforts with an option to April 24. eastern bidders may prevail if bids exceed 65 for preferred and 85 for common stock. Akron Canton interests expected to join alongside Cleveland investors.
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Cleveland
Akron
Nutt
Northern Ohio Traction Company
Mx. Nott
Wille Clevelandera
Canton
New Pastor for St Marys Church Ambrose Graham Takes Charge
Ambrose Graham is named the new pastor of St. Marys Church and will assume duties Sunday. He comes from Kent where Rev. Father Gratain served since Sept 20 188%. Graham was born January 1 1852 in Cookstown Ireland and studied in England and Ireland. He was ordained February 2 1876 and previously served in Glasgow and Irvin before moving to the United States. Rev James B Mooney of Lima Ohio will succeed him at Kent.
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Ambrose Graham
St. Mary's Church
Father Gratain
St. Patrick's Church
Kent
Hinself
Father Graham
Cookstown
County ‘Tyrone
Ireland
England
St. Paul’ College
Dublin
Blair's College
Aberdeen
Scotland
Glasgow
Irvin
Ayrahive
United States
James B. Mooney
Lima
Tie vote in Fairport mayor, clerk and two council seats
In Fairport Ohio on April 11 a tie occurred for mayor, clerk, and two council seats. Mayor candidates J J Mitchell and J J Poster each received the same vote total. The decision may be made by lot.
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Fairport
Cnut
J. ¥. Mitchell
J. J. Poster
Los
Franchise Granted Upon Deposit Set By County Official
County Commissioner Wagoner stated Priday that the Akron-Alliance Electric Railway Co. would likely receive the franchise within a day, provided the company complies with the terms set by the Commissioners. The Board will require a deposit of $1,000 and forfeit the same if conditions are not met.
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Wagoner
Priday
Akron-Alliance Electric Railway Co
Commissonara
Reports of peace early premature says Harris
London April 1 Frederic Rutherford Harris former secretary of the Hellish Chartered South African company was asked at Langily castle Ueki Monmouthshire if he had received a telegraph saying Boer leaders accepted British terms He said the rumor was unfounded The Central News reported similar peaceful agreement claims and some papers issued extra editions Government sources say peace negotiations will not end so quickly as the premature reports suggested Some believe hard bargaining continues over amnesty for Cape rebels Ten days may pass before a definite conclusion is reached Boers at Klerksdorp and other factors sustain a hopeful mood Stock Exchange showed gains in consols and Kaffirs but no official word on peace had been received.
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London
Frederic Rutherford Harris
Langily Castie
Ueki
Monmouthshire
Lie
Mer. Hyrris
Central News
Extea
Accated
Cape
South Africa
Hoers
Klerksdorp
Stock Exchange
Why Herbert Was the Proudest Passenger Present
New York April 11 The proudest passenger to walk the gang plank of the Deutschland was Herbert Cimming a young soldier sent by a local florist to decorate the cabin of Prince Henry on the return voyage from this country. The lad was detained to attend to the floral decorations on Emperor William s ship and the Prince liked him so well that he sent to Bremen port and he sailed om the Deutschland. At the end of the voyage Prince Henry presented him with a handsome gold watch and chain and gave him an autograph letter of recommendation.
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New York
Herbert Cimmings
Sulute
Prine Henry
Emperor William's
Dwie
Breenenport
Din
Bremay
Prince Henry
Lint
Frantz Body Mfg Considers Large Booth Akron Plant Expansion
The Frantz Body Manufacturing Co contemplates a major addition to its Booth Akron plant to support a much larger auto factory. Plans near certainty, with extensive development and strong prospects of success, as authorities push the project forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frantz Body Co
The
Frantz Body Manufacturing Co
Booth Akron
Woman in Serious Condition After Prolonged Sneezing
Mrs Lert Neidig of Wharton is in a serious condition after three weeks of continuous sneezing. Doctors attribute the illness to hysteria with no foreign growth detected in the nose despite various remedies.
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Kenton
Mra Lert Neidig
Wharton
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