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Newspaper

Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1900

Page

16

Detective Sherman Report Delayed by City County Clash

A crowded Saturday morning scene outside County Commissioners offices followed a plan for Detective Sherman to read a report on riot cases. City leaders refused attendance, citing no shared jurisdiction, while Sherman and police representatives faced an extended private conference and a delayed reading.

Sherman Grant & Sieber Side Town Akron Hs Keport Sen. Sleber

Officials at city conference attended by citizens and officers

The report lists several city and county officials including City Solicitor Hagate who said he attended as a private citizen. Deputy Pardee and A. J. Rowley remained after to discuss possible developments. Police Officer Doerler and operator John Conway were the only officers present.

Olty Hagate Kelly Washer Walt 6O W. J. Pardee A. J. Rowley Doorler John Conway

City commissioners balk at county claim split in riot inquiry

City officials declined to join county in a joint conference over a 81,676 bill from four detectives led by Mr Sherman. The officials said county and city agreed after the riot that the city would pay half the expenses of detecting the pot prisoners, contingent on Prosecutor Wanamaker's approval. Wanamaker approved the detectives’ claims, county commissioners allowed their share, leaving the city commission to approve and refer to the council for joint approval.

City and County Officials Close Detective Case

Attorneys for the police department told the County Commissioners during the morning session that the matter is closed with detectives’ claims allowed. They warned that pursuing investigation outside official duties could remove official protection and lead to public accountability for any further disclosures. The Democrat noted a continuation on page eight.

Police Department Democrat

Battle near Bathulle pitting De Wet against Finnish forces

Reported today a fierce battle rages near Bathulle between Gen. De Wet's forces and the Finnish under Mon. Kiox with De Wet hard pressed.

Cape ‘Town Kphi Bathulle de Wet Mon. Kiox DeWet

Flowers Recall Kruger's Paris Sendoff and Flows of Hope

President Kruger left Paris for Colomne amid Boer sympathizers floral tributes and a brief speech. He expressed hope for future visits to America and belief that other great republics would support the Transvaal. A London report notes Berlin visit doubts and Germany's stance on arbitration tied to England.

Paris Krugger Colomne Kruger Kroger Blom London Beplle Berlin Germany England

West HM Land Company Leaders Named in Fragment

Fragmentary text lists Cobb, Borton, Mull, Tore, Corsen, Marvin Everett, Robert, Olek, Mer lin and Auguste aves with Mr. Will Christy as president of the West HM Land company J TT Nutt as treasurer and Kasch as manager.

Cobb, Borton, Mull Tore Corsen Marvin Everett Robert, Olek Merlin Auguste Aves Will Christy West HM Land Company J. Tt. Nutt Trefetror Kasch

Promises and deals swirl around Walsh lines sale

Bridgeport capitalists led by Thomas F. Walsh bought the Akron Cuyahoga Falls Rapid Transit system for $495,000. The deal transfers the property to a Newark and Bridgeport syndicate with plans for miles of new track and unspecified improvements. The sale includes commissions and obligations, with the deed to be filed soon and inspections to follow.

Akron T. I Walsh Bild Rapid ‘Transit Company Andrew Adel Bridgeport Glew

Philippine Question In Status Quo And Civil Service Aid

Washington reports that Senators including Frye Platt Lodge Ulrich Allison and Hale consider keeping the Philippines question in statu quo for another year while planning a broader program for the coming session. They expect war tax changes to be settled this year plus possible limits on revival of the Spooner bill. President McKinley orders the U S civil service commission to aid the Philippine civil service board and to conduct examinations for the Philippine Islands civil service.

Washington Frye Platt Connecticut Lodge Ulrich Allison Hale Spooner Philippines Philippine McKinley U. S. Eigil Service Commission Civil Service Board U. S. Phillippines Commission Philippine Islands U. S

West Hill Land Co. closes deal for Infirmary farm tile

West Hill Land Company secures title to 44 nerves of the Infirmary farm for 11000, with county commissioners using funds to buy 110 acres of Cobb farm nearby. An option preceded the Cobb purchase and the land will become the Portize Mark allotment with new streets opening immediately.

West Hill Land Company Infirmary Lef Mariket and Exchange Sta Cobb Fauruimey West Hit Land Company

Major Blaze Destroys Meadows Dry Goods Block at Fulton

A $250,000 fire swept Fulton Kentucky this morning gutting a block including the Meadows dry goods store post office opera house and hotel. Burglary suspected as motive with thefts reported. Boyd Reed of Paducah leaped from a third story window and may be fatally injured as water works failed to halt the blaze.

Pulton Dee Wywonty Boyd Reed Paducah

Colored Man Accused of Insulting Her in Police Court

Miss Clara Hollard testified before Mayor's Clerk Holloway on Friday afternoon alleging Robert Hughes colored insulted her on South Howard street Friday. Hughes was arrested by Officer Duffy and in Police Court Saturday morning pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct. case continued to Tuesday for witnesses. Fred Sotiallin, accused by his wife of failing to provide for family, also continued. Sotiallin pleaded not guilty. George Kramer charged with intoxication pleaded guilty and was fined $2 and costs.

Clara Hollard Holloway Robert Hughes South Howard St Hutches Duffy Young Witnissen Fred Sotiallin Schillin Gorge Kramer Coste

The Wonderful X-Ray Exhibit at M O Neil Co

The X Ray, a light that penetrates objects, allows viewing bones through wood and a metal key through a closed thick book. It is being shown at M O Neil Co dry goods store with many model features to observe the marvel.

M. O'Neil &Co

Gompers Willing to Seek Re-election at AFL Convention

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, stated he is willing to be reelected at the AFL annual convention, which begins in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 6.

New York Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Louisville

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets hailed as safest remedy

A review touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the safest treatment for catarrh and related throat stomach issues. It cites a noted observer who discarded other remedies after testing the tablets, claiming rapid relief from mucus, coughing, and indigestion. The preparation is described as cleansing and antiseptic, using eucalyptus and other ingredients, with tablets priced at a few cents.

Stuart Rusdell Gays Smart LT Dio Hye de. Estabrook

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Detective Sherman Dom Paul America Transvaal Walsh Lines Mr. and Mrs. van Liew Neil House van Wert W. M. Dally van Liew Neal Noll Alice Hammel Union Ohio Columbus, O Nell House Penitentiary Sheriff Webster Columbus Sps Neil Chicago Bargairs A. B. Smith Civil Service Commission West Hil Ensen Evealize Frank, Laubach & Clermmer Jewelers, !. CO F. Temple Main Street Police Court News Manonic Temple Caswall Norther Ohio W.E. Langdon W. M A E.roach Seo'y BR. A Mpple F. Caswall W.E. Waugh M. E. H. P. Attest A. E. Roach See Gompers
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