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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1901

Page

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Harsh Words For the Czar’s Strategy in Akron

Prominent Republicans claim betrayal after Judge Anderson’s appointments to the City Commission. Mayor Doyle expedited the selections, prompting denunciations as duplicitous and insulting to party members. Congressional and local figures condemn the deal, arguing it consolidates power and excludes GOP voices in key councils.

Doyle Akron Cornel Chamber Andre Anderson Messi Houser Wilson Plang Geo. W. Grouse Crouse Gear Anderton Czar Anderson Syste Messrs

Rival Of the Homestead Strike Sparks Steel Plant Stand

A tense clash looms between the Amalgamated Association and the steel trust as Wood Company workers in McKeesport prepare a belt at the plant amid heavy police watch. The outcome hinges on the upcoming move, with Hulton plant noted as a site of labor tension and potential action.

Pittsburg Steel Trust Amalgamated Association of Leon Find Steel Workers Ie Wood McKeesport Femrs Tee Ome Loc Polle

Surrender Plot Fails as Free State Elects Steyn Again

Report from Cape Town on April 16 says President Steyn of the Orange Free State did not surrender. He convened a congress of the burghers near Roshi and was reelected president, his term having expired.

Cape Town Spt Steyn Orange Free State Burghens Roshi The Free State

Political Faction Struggles Influence City Appointments

Local political factions debate who influenced past and current city appointments. John Koerber leads labor league support citing impacts on Isbell and Judge Anderson, while James A Wilson’s long-held pull shapes recent decisions. Allies and opponents warn of lasting party damage from Doyle’s appointment approach.

Jones John Koerber Ise Lighor Dealers’ League Isbell Thig Tie Cndge Anderson Knerber

Justice Jerome Holds Patrick for Grand Jury

In New York on April 16 judge Jerome ordered Albert P. Patrick, counsel to the murder victim William M. Rive, held to the grand jury on a murder charge after reviewing evidence. The decision, announced shortly after 1 o'clock, the defendant not present, sets Patrick to await grand jury action on the charge.

New York Jnstree Jerome Albert P. Patrick Acousel Wii M. Rive Wiillionaire Holly Patriek Grand Jury Patriek

Falls Loses an Aged Resident in Summit County

Special correspondence from Cuyabuga Wally reports Mrs. Bliss P. Wetmore, aged 14, dies of parsndyaly at her Summit County home. Widow of Henry Wetmore, she had lived on Front Street near the Reporter office. Burial arrangements pending. Rena Stevens, 23, died in Cleveland and will be brought for burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Mayor Hassell to appoint a justice of the peace. B. W. Dorbig reappointed. Robert Adams injured at the water works site after being caught between pipe and a piece of pipe. wage details unclear. Village meeting date set for Monday night to accommodate Councilindy O. Wilton travel plans.

Cuyabuga Wally Bliss P. Wetmore Summit County Henry Wetmore Judge Wetmore Rena Stevens Cleveland Oakwood Vamelory Finr the Walls High School Robert Adams Adwine Waa

Mysterious Disease Strikes Nor Bellevernon Area

In Altoomn, April 1, reports describe a strange illness near Nor Bellevernon where A W Phillips and W D Murphy, school officers, fall ill. Patients lose appetite, turn yellow, and suffer violent coughing fits. doctors cannot diagnose the cause as the men die in agony.

Altoomn Nori Bellevernon Evox A.W. Phiillips Laol W. D. Murphy

Supreme Court ruling on divorce rights in New York

The U S Supreme Court decision affects alimony and property settlements in New York divorce actions. It raises complications for family estates and could forfeit rights for many, impacting those who relied on previous state laws and military-backed arrangements.

New York United States Supreme Court Dakota Ab

Woman Fights Burglar During Home Invasion

R Meltzer of Woodland Ave reported a desperate struggle with a burglar in her residence Sunday morning. While her husband slept nearby, the assailant attempted to attack her and fled when neighbors heard a cry for help. She remained in critical condition after the shock and injury.

Cleveland R. Meltzer Woodland Ave

Delivery notice for old newspapers to Daily Democrit

Advertises payment for delivering five copies of various old Democrit and Democrat issues. Mentions dates such as Auguee 28 1000 and October 1 15 1000, June 2 1000, July 12 1000, and Weekly Trios Themocrat. Specifies fen rente per copy and multiple dated issues to be supplied.

Democrat

Robbery Report at Local Store Details Unclear

A garbled OCR note describes a daytime robbery at a Collings wind pharmacy involving a male robber named Voledo or Voledo April Split, who allegedly threatened clerks and looted valuables. Amounts and outcomes are unclear, with inconsistent names and numbers.

Collings Wind Pharmkey

Wanted Good Boy Must Be 15 Apply at Akron Democrat

Classified item seeking a 15 year old male with good references to apply at the Akron Democrat Co office. Listing uses old fashioned wording and directs applicants to the newspaper office for employment.

THE AKRON

Barberton Induction of Three New Council Members

Barberton Special Correspondence April 15 reports the induction into office of three new council members Messia Robert Burnett B F Tracy and W E Morton. The new council began preparations to tackle township and village improvements discussed in winter and aims for early completion. The old council was believed unable to push the workload, leaving the burden to the newcomers.

Barberton Messia Robert Burenett B. F. Tracy W. E. Morton

Topeka Man Credits Postum Over Coffee Health Recovery

Chas Worrall of Topeka Kansas testifies coffee harmed his health, causing bilious fever and vertigo. He stopped coffee for Postum, regained strength and weight, and says his wife’s coffee scent once triggered a relapse before returning to Postum health.

Chas, Worrall Topeka Kansas Bev Volte Pontiim Heather Harvey Worrall Misk Monte

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