Akron Tax Bar Increase Sparks Northern Ohio Dispute
Special correspondent reports the State Board of Equalization raised Akron’s tax valuation by 10 percent on motion by Mr. Oskamp, raising city taxes by about 50 000 annually. Clerk Chas H Isbell notes the total tax duplicate now near 28 50 per thousand. Dispute over alleged discrimination against Northern Ohio cities continues.
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Columbus
State Board of Equalization
Oskamp
Cincinnati
Akron
Robert C. Ryder
Chas. H. Isbell
Isbell
State
Board of City Commissioners
Cleveland
Ohio
Summit County
Youngstown
Treasure find deepens mystery of Osborne murder in Richfeld
An additional cache of Oscar Osboren’s gold is uncovered on the Osborne farm in Richfeld. Josep Myers, a worker for Wm Brower, while digging near the barn, found an iron tea kettle containing a large sum of gold rumored to total from two to eight thousand dollars.
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Richfeld
Josep Myers
Wm. Brower
Osborne
Diggng
Summit County Debates New Jail Plans and Bids
The Jail building committee and county commissioners met Tuesday afternoon. A resolution inviting all Summit county architects to submit plans and bids was introduced after an open session. Prosecutor Wanamaker and Mr. Fillius argued heatedly over this and other issues, exchanging uncomplimentary language. Fred H. Evers of Peninsula, a grocer, assigned his interests this afternoon to W. A. Spencer.
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Filing
Summit County
R. M. Wanamaker
Fillius
Fred H. Evers
Peninsula
W. A. Spencer
Filipino Guerilla Leader Surrenders After Year-Long Flight
Manila reports Gen Tinlo, called the depot of insurgents, who led guerrilla forces in Northern Luzon, finally surrendered after eluding capture for over a year. He is about 22 and had caused significant trouble for Americans. No insurgent leader surpassed him in disruptive skill.
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Manila
Tinlo
Lixon
Lincoln League of Florida Organizes New Party
Jacksonville April 30 a newly chartered party by white Republicans forms the Lincoln League of Florida to redeem the state from alleged domination by 14 political managers and negro influence. It aims to rally a large following and oppose leaders who relied on black voters and influence.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Lincoln League of
Florida
It Was Jack Daley Who Jumped Into Ohio River
In Cincinnati, a man jumped to death from the Ohio river bridge last Sunday night. Friends in Akron say the deceased was not Chas Crosier of Akron. a telegram from Crosier’s mother says the man was a friend of Crosier and that a loaned coat explains the pockets. Cincinnati police say Jack Daley, a machinist formerly from Watertown, is likely the deceased.
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Ohio River
Cincinnati
Chas, Crosier
Akron
Chesapeake and Ohio
Jack Daley
Watertown
Cigars Consolidation Plans Reported In Chicago
Chicago April 80 Spl The giant consolidation of cigar manufacturing interests is expected to be announced tomorrow led by the American Cigar Company. Seven Havana American firms are to be absorbed with five or six large factories already acquired. Total capital in the scheme exceeds 60 million dollars.
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Chicago
American Cigar Company
Tobacco Trust
Havana-American Company
Lady Sybel Cuffe Gives Up Title for American Bride
London reports the first English noblewoman to relinquish a title for marriage to a plain American. Lady Sybel Cuffe, daughter of Carl Desart, marries Mia Bayard Cutting, private secretary to Ambassador Choate.
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London
Sybel Cuffe
Carl Desart
Mia
Bayard Cutting
Cutting
Ambassador Choate
Morgan buys Leyland Steamship Line to create world fleet
New York April 90 report says J P Morgan's purchase of Leyland Steamship Line marks the start of a sweeping absorption of sea carriers. The move will include the Wilson line and Atlantic Transport Co, forming a fleet of 164 ships, nearly double any other. North German Lloyd would stand next with 108 ships.
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New York
Splj
J. P. Morgan
Leyland
Wilson Line
Atlantic Transport Co
Lloyd
Caracas arrest case a mistaken identity notice
A Caracas dispatch reports the arrest of Ignacio H. Bul, U S consul agent at Barcelona, closed after the Venezuelan government expressed regret. Consul Goldsmith in La Guayra sent a letter to Mr Russell detailing the incident as a case of mistaken identity and noting the gesture of apology.
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New York
Spl
The
Herald
Caracas
Venezuela
Ignacio H. Bul
U. 8
Barcelona
Goldsmith
la Guayra
Russell
Death of Misa Maud Hill in Cleveland
Miss Maud Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Witt Hill died at their home 12 Cedar Place Cleveland on Monday morning. Former Buchtel college student and popular Akron singer. Funeral from family residence tomorrow at 8 30 am with interment at Mogador. Akron friends expected at the grave service shortly before noon.
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Misa Maud
Hill
Mia. Witt
Cedar Place
Cleveland
Mine Hill
Buchtel College
Akron
Mogadore
Peace talks with General Botha possible, Milner stance cited
The Daily News reports in London that Tord Kitchener believes peace negotiations with General Botha remain alive and may become more active. Major hurdles are the Boers opposition to Sir Alfred Milner and the issue of amnesty for Cape rebels.
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London
The
Daily News
Tord Kitchener
Botha
Alfred Milner
Cape
Fire destroys station and storehouse in Brooklyn
Loss reached 150000 dollars after a blaze at Flushing Avenue and Marcy Street destroyed a transit station and storehouse. Three men fled from a second story window. one named Thomas Matintal broke a leg. Another man, John Hanting of 120 Pearl Street, suffered a broken ankle and will be sidelined about two months.
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New York
Zarle
Paul A
Sly
Henry Zarle
Brooklyn
Flushing
Ateral
Marcy Avention
Thomas Matintal
John
Hanting
Pearl St
Carroll St
Kruger Studies Bible After Audible Message
An old visitor reports President Kruger hearing an audible night voice guiding him to search scriptures. The guidance pointed to a chapter that spoke of troubles in South Africa and included a verse about not being forsaken or his seed begging for bread.
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Amsterdam
Epl
Kruger
South Africa
Yale
Yoarch
Promoters to Meet Over New Main and Market Project
Promoters of a hotel and theater venture at Main and Market streets will hold a city meeting in a few days. The delay was due to Mr. B. T. Everett traveling on business. The promoters express strong optimism about the prospect. Philadelphia news notes Jacob Brown, 72, suffered a fatal panatroke yesterday, the first case in the new century locally.
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Main and
Market Sts
T. Everett
New York
Philadelphia
Jacob Brown
Modesty Kept Hanna From Talking During Party Campaign
Hanna avoided public statements claiming modesty and denying any cheeky behavior while not proclaiming support for the party. The candidate emphasized restraint in public remarks and indicated no aggressive self-promotion during the campaign.
Hanna Rejects Tariff Tinkering and Supports Reciprocity
Washington April 30 Senator Hanna said he would not speak for the Republican party on tariffs but would not support changes in the tariff schedule. He criticized Congressman Babcock and defended protecting U S industry against imports from large border institutions. He praised the Dingrey tariff as balanced on scientific principles and urged no changes except possibly reciprocity.
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Washington
Wencester
Hanna
Babcock
Nova Scotia Steel Co
Fingland
New Deal on Empire Hotel Lease Proposal Emerges
Out of town investors Mosars and Schults visiting Akron to consider buying Mrs. J. Phillips interest in the Empire hotel and taking over the lease. They are experienced hotel men and plan to invest heavily in furnishing the property if the deal proceeds.
Deliv ers to Daily Democrat for exact copies paid five cents
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Stein- Bloch
Stein-Bloch
J. Koch & CO
Seine
Albertras
Chickering
A.B. Smith
S. Main St
S. Market St
Canton
Burdette L
S. Howard St
Pal
LIVUL
Buffalo
Roanoke Hotel Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Crosier
Man
Daley
Hale the Jeweler
Standard Hardware Co
Cigar Trust
Morgan's Steamship Line
U. S
Maud L. Hill
Buchtel
Kitchener
En Wu
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co
Empire Hotel
Brussels
Upham-Brouse Co
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