Four Years Ago in The Daily Democrat December 6 1900
A mix of brief notes and opinions from a 1900 issue including the appointment of Charles A Towne to succeed Senator Davis from Minnesota, remarks on Mayor Jones resigning from Toledo Lincoln Republican club, and a report on Tudge Pips the Independent Republican candidate. The piece also includes opinions on newspaper advertising value and a medical note about Rev W B Fitch.
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Chas. A. Towne
Davia
United States Senate
Minnesota
Davis
Ohio Republican
Mayor Jones
Lincoln Republican Club
Toledo
Jones
Tudge Pips
Congress
Medina
Roo
Pension Roll Shifts Mark 1900 Update Amid City Politics
The Interior Department reports 49 044 new pensions added in fiscal year 1900 raising the total to 993 529 as deaths and other causes reduced the roll by 44 034. The annual value fell by 89 417 to 1 184 000 with average pension rates declining across several classes. Wayne MacVeagh’s rumored Cabinet move draws skeptical reaction in Philadelphia amid sectional politics.
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Secretary of the Interior
Twele Sam
Ipstead
SIMO
Yale
Spain
Vico
Akron Cites Fraud Probe Over $1075 City Detectives Bills
The Board of City Commissioners announced an investigation into $1,075 in claims for detectives imported after the riot. They question the genuineness of the bills and threaten thorough scrutiny before payment, amid public distrust of the detectives and the broader inquiry into the affair.
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Board of City Commissionary
Akron
Democrat
Tutt
Summit County
Akron Rioters Convicted and Sentenced by Local Court
The Ohio legal system, led by the attorney general in some cases, pressed uphold of constitutional law as Akron rioters face swift justice. Judge Kohler sentenced two violators to one year of hard labor and another to thirty days in the workhouse amid a rash of convictions. The swift prosecution and penalties are praised as a vindication of state dignity and local justice, with Avon and Akron cited as proud witnesses to lawful order.
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Middle West
Kohler
Lkely
Ohio
Itnl
Jriot
Avon
Akron
Fir
Four Candidates Vie For Free Second Lieutenant Rank
An election fight for Company B’s free and second lieutenant title unfolds with William Walkup likely advancing to first lieutenant. Sergeants Prior, Thomas, and Treapor challenge, while D. W. Brown also garners support. A majority is needed, possibly delaying a clear result. An entertainment plan is set for Saturday at G A R hall by the Ladies Auxiliary B of RT Phe with a prize drawing of ten dollars.
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Company B
William FB. Walkup
Econi Mentenant
Hewtenant
Prior
Thomas
Treapiro
D. W. Brown
Cuba
G. A. R. Hall
Pines
Adimia
Alton Fe
Night Watch Meeting to Fund Red Cross Held
A city committee formed by Mayor Young met in his office to plan a December 31 1900 night watch event for Red Cross funds. The gathering appointed a program committee and a place committee, discussed ticket sales and subscriptions, and outlined a literary and musical program with local speakers. A finance panel of 20 to 40 members was proposed. mayor to finalize Thursday.
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Ettizens
Young
Meelley
Nationsl Red Cross Association
J. W. Kelly
Eiexe
J. Young
Messin
M. O'Neil
B.D. Dodge
J. W. Cuse
Markle
Dim
T. Hil
W. A. Socket
Buyder
Hotchkiss
Beye
Pratt
Koller
R. A. Jones
Palla Beery Rembee
Munich
T. Philo
A. V. Hoteh- Ekisa
Cornellman A. Markle
B. L. Dodge
Rova
M.B Pratt
Ira A
Auditoril
H. V. ‘Hotehilag
N. J. Glover
Herday
Duels End in Williamson Killing Reverend Watt
In Williamson West Virginia a five day duel on Fourth Street left Rev John W Watt dead and Davie Btokes fatally wounded while another lawyer, Bolen, was seriously injured during a quarrel that erupted yesterday afternoon at Jett’s office in Mingo County.
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Davie
Hours Reduced for Rail Crew Starting December first
A fragment describes work hours changes for A. & Erle rail rowde staff. It notes hours being reduced and a shift to a day's work, replacing prior ten hour days. The readable text is incomplete but indicates schedule adjustment beginning December 1.
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Erle Rail
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