21 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1900
Page
1
Judge Sturt chaired the county Republican convention ordering the delegates from townships and wards to the state convention. The contest for chairman centered on Judge Kotler’s opponent, while names like Miles, Baldwin, and Kenfield presided over credentials as the party prepared for the June assembly.
London reports describe a Boer night assault on Wepener with heavy British casualties and Boer captures. Dispatches from Ladysmith and Pretoria detail fighting near Koshot and Mhindstaiste, with continued clashes as British forces regroup and fortify positions around Wepener and surrounding towns.
A garbled report shows a union gathering organized by the Ch WP and American Federation of Latin at Biarhepton. It lists officers or attendees including President J. Montgomery, recording secretary Samuel Sticifer, and Hawley Wallermins among others.
A falls court issues several rulings including alimony and custody for the Jennings school district case. $8115.02 affirmed in Yerrick v Whitmane Co. Rigby v Northern Ohio Co. reversed. village wins water works case with $100 costs. detectives’ reward funded. promotions in the Chicago and Tre system with Moser moving to Huntington after coming from Youngstown.
Mrs. Margaret Cronk of Buchtolave was discovered in a waterway after being ill with grip and later cellulitis. Post mortem held as officers weigh whether it was accidental, self harm, or foul play. The Groark family, with three children, resided nearby. husband Tad reported she left at about 10:30 pm. (Continued on page four)
Mrs Jamen A McBride, among Suming county’s oldest residents, died at home in Penins ula after a weeklong illness from pneumonia. She was 82, survived by husband and four children Anis Mott Duncan McBride James and John McBride. Funeral will be held at home in Peninsula Sunday afternoon.
A garbled column fragment from a Laconia issue discusses health observations, diet changes, and general well being. It mentions a 20 pound gain, household items, and references to medical or dietary advice with sparse names and places.
Rufie Wright's will directs a probate escort in Chicago after a Saturday shooting at the Leland hotel. Personal property valued at 600 000 with real estate 200 000. multiple Akron and Cleveland relatives listed as beneficiaries. Official judgments and further allocations await finalized conveyance to cousins and other heirs.
Mr Garber states he had no part in the Republican judicial contest and did not know of any nomination fight over Judge Kohler. Attorney Rogers confirms Garber was here only on business relating to his case and next week's court appearance.
Juvenile defendants Kit Moray Gris Senholin and Georee Schainer appear in Lancaster court on a chain of related charges. Payne Stewart and Cayl Long face accusations of the same offense while Chas Hawton is fined for carrying concealed weapons and Henry M. Dreese and Wa Schroeder incur costs in separate cases.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a burglary case with several named individuals and locations. The readable elements suggest a break in and police involvement, with suspects or witnesses referenced along with a city setting and possible dates or events. Further details are unclear from the supplied text.
A burglary occurred during the late night shift with items stolen including a docket knives set of 24 razors two watches two involvers and a set of cartridges. Police investigate to identify suspects and recover missing goods.
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