Presidential Train Begins Long Journey With Guarded Precautions
The presidential special with 40 passengers left Pennsylvania Station at 10 389 this morning for a 10 000 mile journey. President and Mrs McKinley are in good health as crowds bid Godspeed. Secret Service protection accompanies the train with Geo B Cortelyon directing arrangements for every stop and precaution. The Olympia car carries the president and his party with meals in that car while others distance travel by the rest of the train.
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Pennsylvania
McKinley
MeKintey
Veselyou
Rixey
Mire Meistuleys
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Jersey Ave
New Orleans
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Waltens
Denson al
Wilkie
Secret Service
Rhodes narrowly escapes Boer capture near Inberley
Cecil Rhodes, the South African millionaire, was narrowly saved from capture by Boers who blew up the railway near Inberley as his train passed. He escaped in the chaos and attended the rehearsal that evening. The report also mentions continued action in Portiol matters.
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Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Inberley
Rhodes
One Cent Wedding Sparks City Society Scene
In dense city news from April 26, Justin John B McCormack received a symbolic wedding gift of one cent. Bride Sophie Robiniat, 16, wed Richard Stowart, now 18, after a ceremony attended by Stewart Mand Te and the Newday Musical Club, marking a notable local social event.
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John B. McCormack
Richard Btowart
Belde
Hophie Robiniat
Stewart
Snewday Musical Club
Priest Publishes Letter to Lost Boy Willie McCormick
Rev. J A Mullin of Sacred Heart Church offered a ten thousand dollar reward for Willie McCormick’s return. A broadcasted letter to the boy urged him to come home and promised no punishment, seeking to avert further distress for his family. The text notes an implied danger and references ongoing inquiries into a boxer named Riley Smith.
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Cormick
Joiluy
Pit
Willie
McCormick
Robbers and Arson Destroy Buildings in Ashtabula Fire
A morning dynamite explosion in the Richards and Herrick block caused a $20,000 loss as robbers and incendiaries attacked Ashtabula. The building and adjacent structure were totally destroyed with unclear loot remaining after the blaze.
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Ards
Herrick
Grand Jury to Probe Shooting Death of Willim Fry
Judge Keller urges thorough grand jury investigation into the fatal shooting of Willim Fry. He stresses summoning all witnesses to illuminate the case while avoiding premature judgments.
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Grand Jury
Willim Fry
Keller
After a Knockout Verdict Of Accidental Death Delivered
A court today ruled the death an accidental event following a knockout. Investigators noted no signs of foul play and a coroner confirmed the cause as accidental trauma.
Canton Delay Halts Franchise Bids For Traction Lines
The Canton Railroad committee, meeting Saturday, reached no decision on granting a franchise to either the Canton & Akron Co or the Canton Massillon & Akron Traction Co. Chairman Peggett said the city risks a lawsuit either way and that both bids may be rejected and re-advertised to avoid delay.
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Canton, C
Railroad Committee of the Council
Canton & Akron Co
Canton, Massillon & Akron Traction
Peggett
Twain Defends Birth Status Amid Remarks
Mark Twain admits being low born and not sorry about it. He cites Shakespeare and Adam to shrug off criticism, noting hurt when people attack the family head. The exchange follows a preacher’s charge that Twain is ill bred.
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New York
Mark Twain
Waylind Spaulding
Twain
Shakespeare
Adam
American Minister McCormick Presented to Emperor in Budapest
Addison C. Harris, retiring U.S. minister to Austria and Hungary, presented Robert S. McCormick as the new U.S. minister to Austria and Hungary to Emperor Franz Joseph. McCormick’s appointment drew disfavor from influential Austrians who objected to his being only a curuclist.
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Austria- Hungary
McCormick
Austria E Hungary
Stabbing Incident Near Summit Lake Among Youths
Three boys fought near Summit Lake on Sunday afternoon. Moris Knibbs Jr was stabbed in the shin while the assailant, Vrink Cienl, pulled a knife from his pocket. An onlooker escorted Knibbs to Akron hospital where he received care as authorities investigated the incident.
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Summit Lake
Moris Knibbs, Jr
Addy
Platform Mie Bele Builds Park Bridge For Passengers
The platform Mie Bele creates a novel Park ss bridge aiding battle passengers on sloping cars. Plinking for wet Union depot does not extend northward.
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Mie Bele
Park Ss
Union
Gill netting debate cited after Frye shooting by game wardens
A truncated speech discusses Gill netting and its impact on lakes. Warden Charles Buckle condemns illegal fishermen while noting the Frye shooting as a turning point. He hopes the crackdown improves legitimate fishing and public safety.
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Gillnetters
N. BP
Edward Frye
Gaime
Chas
Buckle
Miller Golden Wedding Gathered Akron Relatives at Suffield Home
A large gathering honors Mr and Mrs John Miller for fifty years of marriage at their Suffield area county home. High Mass at St Josephs Catholic Church, a fine dinner, dancing and gifts including gold bands and a sum of money. Mr Miller age 71, Mrs Miller 67. About 125 guests attended with Akron relatives Maria Miller Frank Miller Catharine Eichenland Katharine Wightman Earl Willie Wehner and others present.
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Akron
Airs
John Miller
Suffield
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Miller
Maria Miller
Frank Miller
Catharine Eichenland
Katharine
Anthony Miller
Susan Miller
Chas. Wightman
Earl
Willie
Wehner
Owner seeks injunction over sidewalk extending display windows
John Allen owner of the Mainst block south of the J. Martin block, now remodeled for Dague Bros, files petition asking injunction to stop Beck from building display windows extending onto the sidewalk, claiming it would injure the plaintiff's property.
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John Allen
Mainst
J. Martin
Dague Bros
Mr. Beck
Enthusiastic Buffalo Welcomes Tri-American Exposition
Residents of Buffalo anticipate a large influx for the Tri-American Exposition with claims of heavy hotel occupancy and a big crowd. The North American Hotel near the grounds is expected to host thousands, with capacity for meals and transit arranged to handle the crush.
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Andy
Eas
Johie
Mir
April Term Opens as Judge Kohler Courts Arrive
The April term of court opened with Judge Kohler presiding. The court indicated trials will begin Tuesday and the court intends to hear no specialty actions this term if possible.
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Kohler
R Houch
Docker
To Foundling Home Takes Three Gentle Children
Mrs J Franks today took three of the Gentle children to the Foundling Home in Cleveland. Recall recalls Poor Director Kendall had moved children from their parents weeks ago and placed them in the Children’s Home in this city.
Merchants Say Saturday Sales Hit New Peak
The merchants report their best one day business yet with Saturday crowds filling stores. Clerks were in short supply as shoppers swarmed the shops, helping sales surge beyond typical numbers despite a prior storm having kept customers away a week earlier.
Delivery Reward for Perfect Dem ocrat Copies
An appeal offers five cents per copy for delivering perfect copies of specified Daily Democrat issues. Dates listed include May 2 100 and multiple 1900s entries plus June 21 2000 and June 12 1908 Weekly Times Democrat issues.
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Daily Democrat
Democrat
Weekly Times Democrat
Franchise motion aims for hive from Tuscarawas to Stark County
Welty travels to Philadelphia this morning to request a franchise transfer. He will seek approval from Tuscarawas County Commissioners to grant a hive from the county to the Stark County north line.
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Welty
New Phildelphia
Tuscarawas County
Stark County
Justice. Cuyahoga Pats Appointment Delayed
Mayor Russell has not found anyone willing to accept the office of justice of the peace. W W Seupleholm, elected at the spring election, declined the post and no one has yet accepted the appointment.
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Cuyahoga Pats
Russell
W. W. Seupeholm
Sneve
Barberton Sunday liquor sale fines announced
Barberton officials and Akron officials found liquor sold late on Sunday. Wic Coleman pleaded guilty before Mayor McNamara and was fined 20 dollars plus costs. Jon Harvey faced a first offense charge, testified he sold no liquor but gave away a bottle of beer and was fined 19 dollars plus costs.
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Barberton
Akron
Wic. Coleman
Arrugnen
McNamara
Jon Harvey
First Baptist Church Raises $1800 Toward Debt
At Sunday services the First Baptist church raised 1800 of the 2500 needed to relieve its indebtedness. The remaining funds are within reach and will be secured soon. The congregation feels a strong sense of achievement over this progress.
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First Baptist Church
Fire damages market and post office in Akron area
Early Sunday fire damaged Wilt Walker's meat market and the East Akron post office at Cascave and Market streets. The blaze started in the meat market cellar. mail in the post office was undamaged. Total loss tows not given, cause unknown.
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Wilt Walker
East Akron
Cascave
Market St
Bond Renewals Nears for Indicted Man in Hull Murder Case
New bonds are set for Ede win Carr who faces indictment in the Sylventon Hull murder. Several others, not on bail, renewed their bonds early on Monday morning.
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Edewin Carr
Sylventon Hull
Open Carg Repainted for Rapid Transit Line Repairs
All of the open care on the Rapid Transit line have been repaired in a style to conform to that of the N. O. T. cara.
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N. O. T. Cara
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