Boers Decline King's Audience and Naval Review
Southampton August 16 Boer Generals Dewet Botha and Delarey refused presentation to King Edward or attendance at the naval review. The Saxon arrived with the generals, while Chamberlain Roberts and Kitchener waited aboard the Nigeria for a possible message to decline. Crowds cheered as the Nigerians docked and the day’s event unfolded with bands amid a stirring scene.
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Dewet
Botha
Delarey
Cape
King Budward
Dewot
Chamberlain
Lord Roberts
Lors Kitchener
Nigeria
Holland
Kruger
Hobe
Wid Kitcherer
Edward
Still Warring Over Junk Deal Causes Court Action
Mirman and Rudeminsky brothers clash over a junk sale to 21 tons of rigs and 1000 pounds of oil rubber priced at 850 dollars. They dispute whether full payment was required, leading to writs of attachment and an action in replevin in municipal court.
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Mirman and Rudeminsky
Sons of Peace
Ben Rudeminsky
Taj
Mirmans
Rudeminskys
Rudeminsky
Aldex
Mitman Brothers
Pioneer Peter Myers Dies at 82 in Lockwood Corners
Peter Myers aged 82 died Friday evening at his daughter Mrs Sowers residence in Lockwood Corners. A lifelong Summit County pioneer and a United Daughters resident he is survived by his wife 73 a daughter Mrs Sowers and a son LS Myers of LS Myers & Co Alan. The funeral will be held Sunday from his daughter’s residence at 1 80 pan.
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Peter Myers
H. Soners
Lockwood Corners
Sumiit County
Ufedong
Sowers
Ls, Myers
Ls, Myers & Co
Alan
Bad Men McKnight and Wright Held Over for Suspected Theft
George McKnight and James Wright were jailed for 30 days in City prison by Mayor Doyle on Thursday for being suspicious characters after they were arrested while disposing of shoes. Police believe the shoes came from William A. Straub of Barberton. A separate report from Doylestown notes two bolts of cloth stolen from a store there. One man talked with the owner while the other allegedly carried goods. both will be fully investigated.
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George McKnight
James Wright
Doyle
William A. Straub
Second St
Barberton
Poleo
Doylestown
Li Ts
Largest Akron Excursion to Cedar Point Sends Two Special Trains
The Wer ner Co. organized the year’s biggest Akron outing to Cedar Point with almost 1,400 participants. Two special trains were required, one carrying ten cars and the other nine, departing Union depot at seven. The Eighth Regiment band accompanied the trip.
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Akron
Werner Co
Cedar Point
Union Depot
B. C
Eighth Regiment
Mystery Surrounds Death of Mrs Long in Barberton
In Barberton a woman named Mrs Ann Long died after a Friday night visit from John Lee. An inquest and post mortem were conducted as investigators sought the cause of death amid rumors of Lee’s role in an attempted divorce from his wife. Lee, 45, said he paid $4 to Mrs Lang for a ride to Akron, then escorted her to his home where she collapsed. Police and a doctor were summoned. the post mortem aims to uncover the mystery with no clear cause yet determined.
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Barberton
John Lee
Lee
Akron
Ater
Litte
Great Picnic Planned for Street Car Men at Lakeside
The upcoming event promises one of the year’s finest pleasures with a full sports program. A ball game pits married men against single men, a tug-of-war between motormen and conductors, a 10 yard dash for heavy men, a time distance for lean men, and a ladies race. Dancing will entertain both afternoon and evening along with other amusements.
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Lakeside
Suit Seeks 300 Dollars for Dog Bite
William Hilton sues in Squire J. R. Campbell's court claiming a dog owned by Adolph and Burst Miller bit him, seeking 300 dollars in damages.
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William Hilton
Adolph
Burst Miller
Squire J. R. Campbell
Carmony Bliler family reunion set for August 21
The Carmony Bliler family plans a reunion August 21 at Lina Lake with about 50 Akron residents. The Thornton Kepler Warner reunion also schedules a gathering August 21 at Lakeside Park.
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Lina Lake
Akron
Big steel plant planned for Cuyahoga Falls site
A large steel plant is planned at Cuyahoga Falls with 800000 capitalization. Most stock is held and formal announcements are imminent. Key backers include Akron, Youngstown, and Columbus capitalists. The mill would hire about 400 workers and operate independently of the fire trust.
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Cuyahoga Falls
Youngstown
Columbus
Akron
Ohio City Government Bill Proposes Council Control
A transcription of Gov. Nisha code provisions outlines city governance reforms. It details nine council seats districts, mayoral powers, a merit based public safety board, and payments from franchise taxes to the municipality. It notes tax rate limits, budget borrowing, and mayoral veto with council override.
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Columbus
O. Ang
Gov. Nisha
Itale
Alvidon
Tata
Coumelimen
Innear
Tha Neil
Freshmen Read Reading Initiative At Buchtel College
Buchtel College announces a reading program for freshmen with two hours weekly to improve reading aloud and comprehension. New instructor Mise Virginian Carrothers will teach reading aloud and understanding without textbooks, addressing a campus need shown by seniors who found many students unable to read effectively.
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Buchtel College
Carrothers
Asatory
Buehte College
Buechtel
Realis
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