Boers Offered Talks After Pretoria Conferences
London April 18 government leader A J Balfour said in the House of Commons that after five conferences between Lord Kitchener and Boer delegates at Pretoria, Kitchener agreed to grant a trial for election and meeting of Boer representatives to discuss the position. He noted communication with British authorities would not resume for about three weeks.
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London
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
South Afeted
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Tuullity
Thiephan
Tilfour
Brothers Sentenced to Die in the Chair in Greenport
In Hudson on April 18 the jury found Burton Willis and Frederick Van Wermer guilty of first degree murder in the Hallenbeck case. They were sentenced to electrocution at Clinton during the week of May 30, with a Court of Appeals review pending. Har vey Bruce, cousin also implicated, testified against them. The crime occurred Christmas Eve when the trio and Bruce approached the Hallenbeck home and opened fire after the door opened. The brothers claimed they aimed only to frighten him.
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Harvey Bruce
Greenport
Thallenbeck
Tallenbeck
Bruce
Fortune for One of The Pretty Flower Girls
Mina Sybil Clifton, heiress to a $100000 estate in oil lands left by Huntington Hale, learned of her fortune after his death near Beaumont, Texas. The Chaperones actress aims to provide for her parents first and plans to study music in Europe next year.
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Chicago
Mina Sybil Clifton
Huntington Hale
Beaumont
Pesos
Miss Clifton
Texas
Freedom and Blakeslee Are Still Far Apart
Bonds for J O Blakeslee and Mrs Oliver Ingersoll fixed by Judge Kohler on Friday. Blakeslee held on assault charges against his wife and her sister in law. Bail set at 1000 for Blakeslee and 3000 for Mrs Ingersoll. Prosecutor Hagelbarger pushed action after Blakeslee and Harris faced burglary indictment.
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Freedom
Blakeslee
J. O. Blakeslee
Titeut
Oliver TL. Ingerssoll
Kohler
Ingersoll
Jal
Hagelbarger Lad Pletires Tiken
Harris
Grim Reapers Hand Claims Akron Octogenarians
In Akron and vicinity this month several elderly residents have died. Eight seniors aged between 79 and 93 are listed, including Mrs Marty A Jamey 85 Mrs Mary Robinson 93 and Matilda McApin 92, with others named but misspelled or incomplete.
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Akron
Mmouth
Marty A
Jamey
Tallridge
Saute Steffee
Coventry
Mary Robinson
Coptoy
Matildat McApin
Mars
Do Ite Burton
Susann Hoershler
Lucy Camp
Hlannal Haines
Democrats Endorse Cuban Reciprocity Debate Action
In a April caucus the House majority approved a resolution led by Mr Swanson of Virginia to back the removal of differential Cuba refinements and to push for amendments to the Cuban reciprocity bill. Mr Underwood of Alabama revealed Republican pressure to end debate on Southern election laws if state delegations vote to close debate and oppose amendments.
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Weehington
House
Swanson
Virginia
Cuba
Underwood
Alabama
North Carolina
South Carolina
Aubuin
Mississippi
Louisiana
Nash Daniel Realty Co Opens Ohio Growth Office
Columbus April 1 Nash Daniel Realty Co a Delaware corporation was today admitted to Ohio with headquarters at Akron Deputy County Clerk O W Hale to president of the company The company will handle real estate on a large scale.
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Columbus
Nash Dona! Realty Go
Ohjo
Akron
O. W. Hale
Brooding Cleveland Man Attacks Wife in Home Altercation
Albert Piehn a wire drawer of 25 Collixter Street assaulted his wife with a knife and cut his own throat after the attack. He is severely injured but may recover as investigators note he was deranged by concern over a payment due on his home.
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Cleveland
Albert Piehn
Collixter St
Miehn
Rough House at Ohio Legislature Over Farm Sale
Special correspondence from Columbus reports a chaotic lower house scene as members clash over an appropriations bill for 1902. Amid fights and pauses, Josiah Allen of Athens is tied to a farm valued over 10000 possibly sold to the state. Democrats delay and eliminate the bill, while Republicans press a Cleveland Turk Board measure, signaling ongoing partisan struggle.
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Columbus
Ohio
Aone
Supreme Court
Joatoh B. Allen
Athens
Allen
Josiah
Athens State Hospital
Bond for Rathbone Accepted in Cuba Post Scandal
Havana April 18 Counsel for Rathbone former Cuban posts director sentenced to ten years and fine for postal frauds has died a writ of habeas corpus asks the court to show why bail was not granted during appeal. The Post states a $100000 bond offered by a Fidelity company is accepted but must be approved after consultation with Governor General Wood and the Prosecuting Attorney.
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Havana
Entes
Rathbous
Cuba
Rathbones
Snes
Kent
Wood
N C Stone Appointed Administrator in Akron Estate
Mr N C Stone cashier of City National Bank has been appointed administrator of the estate of Mr F Pfueger late of Akron to succeed Mr B Weight whose death occurred a few weeks ago. The body of Jus Hock who was killed at Monrovia Cal on April 6 arrived in Akron Friday morning. Funeral services will be held from the residence of his father Mr Herman Hock 112 Allyn Street Saturday at 10 a.m.
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N. ©. Stone
The
City National Bank
F. Pfueger
Akron
7. B. Weight
Red
Jus. Hock
Monrovia
Cal
Mr. Herman
Hock
Allyn
Oa. A
Connell organized with Republican leadership in Cuyahoga Falls
In Cuyahoga Falls the new Connell was partly formed at a recent meeting. It remains wholly Republican with the Mayo president the sole Democrat with a voice. The count roes have not been polled and work will likely occur at the next gathering. In Columbus, the legislature adjourned briefly as Democratic leader Traumbaugh introduced and the House adopted a resolution expressing sympathy with the Boers.
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Cuyahoga Falls
New Connell
Tlis
Mayos
Connell
Columbus
Ing
Viljoen
Cape Coloty
South Africa
Traumbaugh
Jeader
Dng
Sued Former Husband Over Loaned Money in New York
In New York on April 18 a suit to recover 10075 dollars was filed in the Supreme Court by Cora B. Striker Olcott against her former husband Chauncey Olcott. The defendant asked for bill of particulars as the case proceeds amid personal history details and prior financial dealings.
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New York
Supreme Court
Mix
Cora BE
Striker Olcott
Chauncey Olcott
Howe Hummel
Gildersleeve
Striker Estate and Olcott Divorce in New York
Fragmentary notices show Striker Estate on Manhattan’s eastern edge and a widow challenging a dower claim of 81 000 in 1885. The text notes Mr Olcott’s divorce and a 1897 remarriage to Margaret O Donovan, daughter of a wealthy contractor, with implied later life details.
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Striker
Estern
Manhattan Island
Baratoga Lake
Cleveland House Bill Faces Protest Over Gag Rule
The Columbus correspondent reports turmoil as Cleveland’s legislative body debated a park bill amid accusations of gag rule. Speaker McKinnon was denounced for suppressing debate while the sergeant at arms was ordered to restore order during the session.
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Columbus
Penton
Cleveland
McKinnon
Sergeant At Arms
County Refuses to Refund Court Stenographer Fees
County Commissioners refused to refund $140 paid by Leo Myers and Gidon Carr for court stenographer services in preparing transcripts and bills of exception. Lawyers Rogers Rowley Brailley and Nathan Morse Edwin Vorls appealed to Common Pleas Court after the county’s denial, arguing the county should reimburse the costs.
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Ante Ir Criminal Court
Myers
Carr Ups
Common Plews Court
Saved Pennies in Indiana Banked Copper Cache
Herrmann Hosee, a German grower from Goshen, Indiana, saved pennies for two decades. His 16,700 pennies formed a copper pile so heavy it needed a dray and a bank to store, prompting the unusual savings tale from Indianapolis on April 18.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hermann Hosee
Goshen
Boyer
Akron man treated after severe finger injury and blood poisoning
A man once from Hunsiokes Corners now resting on Yaie street in Akron is seriously ill with blood poisoning following a dental finger scratch. The injury, suffered a few days ago, worsened into illness and systemic infection.
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N. A. Hittisloker
Hunsiokes# Corners
Yaiest
Akron
World’s Fair to Distribute 450000 Dividend Next Week
Chicago April 18 The 450000 in the treasury of the World’s Columbian Exposition company will be divided among about 20000 shareholders next week after the last lawsuit against the company was decided. The dividend is estimated at about 45 cents a share on stock sold for 10 dollars. The city will receive its dividend on the 8000 bond issue. Funds have been tied up by litigation, with about 200 suits seeking damages totaling nearly 500000. Most judgments were for under 15000.
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Chicago
Jain
Fale
Train Jumpers Behind the Bars
Vernon Cooper Henry Cole and Frank Smith were fined five dollars each by Justice Hoffman for clinging to a moving train. With no funds they will be Sheriff's custody guests for some time. Erie Detective W J McMichael made the arrests.
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Vernon Cooper
Henry Cole
Frank Smith
Justice Hoffman
Kelley
Tim Erie
W. J. McMichael
Mortgage Swindle Case Involving Mrs Fulmer and McCullough
McCullough gave Mrs. Fulmer a 1500 dollar mortgage amid indications that Mrs Palmer of Brittain will receive funds. The case centers on a swindle alleged in Cleveland where McCullough was arrested and brought from Franklins to Cleveland. Attorney Wy It Talbot represents Mrs Palmer and noted the mortgage was executed in her favor.
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Palmer
Brittain
George Meumi
Cleveland
Hilt
Walmer
McCnlloyell
Frankslin
Wy It Talbot
Thinetty
McCullough
Taleot
Elvil
Crim
Ring Out Sing Out Dance All the Day Circus Arrives in Akron
The city faces circus preparations amid delays as agents and Mayor Poste Fridas work to secure the show. By spring, reports say demand rises while appearances from circuses remain uncertain. Walter I. Sain's circus finally reaches Akron Thursday, meeting the Mayor and confirming the event with peanuts, gingerbread, red lemonade and tinsel in tow.
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Walter
Sain
Akron
Talking about Barberton ducks and local happenings
Special correspondence from Barberton notes a physician praising "talking birds" for clever behavior on Lake Anna. The report mentions jail, a mayor, and a $1 fine for a local offender, plus Dr Bert Rhodenbaugh arriving in Barberton to consider practicing medicine and choosing a location.
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S P Barberton
Verton
Hovtoy
Thors
Lake Anna
Jonving
Barberton Socials and Openings Highlight Week
Miss Leah Chandler hosted a delightful party at the Chandlers home on Fourth Street and Baird Avenue with about 30 guests and games. Miss Althea Richards, long absent in Ravenna, has resumed teaching duties at Baird Avenue School, and Barberton’s Frank J. Ward is named district superintendent of the Toledo Sick and Accident Association while managing the Barberton Art and Portrait Co. Way Straub plans a new shoe store on Second Street, and pastor Raxey returns from Akron after attending East Ohio ministerial meeting. A new darker shop opens in the Laster block, Eureka High members plan a Whigamsehu benefit, Ninlon orchestra to provide music, and Harry Elder is arrested for indiscreet conduct.
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Barberton
Leah Chandler
Thorsday
Miss Richards
Prank J. Ward
Toledo
Sick and Accident Age Coalition
Barberton Art and
Portrat Company
Way
Straub
Fowler Dock
Second St
M. M. Helper
Ter
Raxey
United Brethren
Akron
East Ohio
A. M. Dinger
Hone Gale
Eureka Pligh
Whigamsehubert
Ninlon Orchestra
Harry Elder
Pleasant Home Joy as Son Builds Parsonage Nearby
In Barberton Ohio on April 18 a son, A. A. Moore, pleases his elderly parents by constructing a brick residence behind the United Brethren church. The home, soon to be their abode, will later serve as the church parsonage for the United Brethren.
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Barberton
A. A. Moore
Magic City
United Brethren Church
B. Church
Justice of the Peace Werntz to Open Office in Sprankle
Barberton April 18 The newly elected Justice of the Peace Werntz demonstrated a fine room in the Sprankle Mock and will open an office there once his commission arrives. He is described as a pleasant gentleman with a haphazard jurist reputation and plans to plant a strawberry bed hoping to raise about 200 bushels.
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Barberton
Wernts
Sprankle, Mock
Wernte
Summit County
Werntz
President vetoes pension bill for war veteran Thomas Walter
President Roosevelt vetoed a pension bill for Thomas Walter a lieutenant in the rapid volunteer regiment during the Civil War. The bill would have paid him $17 a month but the president noted a prior court martial for failure to perform guard duty and rejected the measure.
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Roosevelt
House
Thomas
Walter
Pennsyla Rapid
Wale Tere
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Carr
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Marshal Ferguson
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