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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
7
An article discusses an international armor plate price scheme, a peace conference affecting industry, and criticism of price controls. It notes Brigadier Gen. Hagan, political maneuvering over a Nicaraguan canal, and a House vote to end the cantoon system amid Prohibition dispute.
A promotional note urges readers to pick items from a listed range to cut costs. It highlights discounts on assorted goods and suggests choosing budget options, aiming to attract shoppers seeking lower prices.
Rev Conti criticizes hypocrisy ahead of Republican majorities on anti Canteen measures. Akron Prohibition leaders doubt Attorney General Griggs will enforce the law. The administration’s vow to fight canteens mirrors its stance against trusts.
The Ways and Means Committee backs a war tax reduction totalling 40 000 000 with cuts spread across beer taxes and numerous duties. Key items include beer 9 882 712 dollars and schedule taxes on bank checks and promissory notes. A 20 percent discount applies to the new tax, and beer drops from 44 to 40 percent, while tea tax faces a hard fight but yields to brewers interests.
Jacob E Childs of Albion Ohio died after being struck by a moving freight train at Ore station. He attempted to board as it passed, the wheel severed his left leg, he was taken to City Hospital where amputation occurred, and he died Friday morning. He was 28, a Albion High School graduate, and will be buried in Fairview Wayne County.
Special sale items include heavy flannelette wrappers trimmed over shoulders and skirts, night gowns, and fancy flannelette fabrics in polka dots and stripes. Also advertised are dress goods including 54 inch suitings, black dress fabrics, black taffeta and satin waists, velvet waist varieties, and marten scarfs with prices noted.
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