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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
1
In Washington on December 8 the Senate schedules next week’s work with a lighter touch on the army canteen issue than the House. Senator Doraker’s role in defeating the local option in Ohio draws keen attention as speculation grows on his next moves and how the canteen matter will unfold amid war men’ support.
Washington report notes the Senate will next week focus on the Ship Subsidy Bill and the Hay Paunectate treaty with aims to finish the treaty by week’s end. The House met at noon with a tribute to Hon. Alfred C. Harmer of Pennsylvania as the 1 o clock special order. Representative Foss of Milners named chairman of the naval committee. Payne of New York moved a bill to allow brandy distilled from fruit, conflicting with revenue laws. Secretary Root said no action on Cadet Booze death unless requested by the boy’s father.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado denies a report that he will be appointed minister to Austria to replace Harris. He insists there is no foundation to the story and says he will not go abroad in any official capacity.
Washington Pec 8 The state department says the euveya agreement at Pokin has been reduced from cipher to English Only US and Jas pin representatives were ordered to sign it and it will not be made public until all powers sign It is a formal collective note as ordered by the powers
A detachment of 150 U S Navy line jackets from the cruiser Dixie marched to the Vatican this morning and received the Pope in a ceremony. They were later served lunch in the Vatican corridors.
Livadia reports the Czar has practically recovered from illness. No further bulletins concerning his health will be issued.
Members of Camp Theodore Miller of the Spanish American War Veterans will be mustered in at 1 0 C. F. hall tonight by Col. He Jifackburn. The exercise will begin promptly at 180 o'clock.
Elmer Shay an employee at Goodrich Rubber Works suffered a peculiar accident when a small rubber fragment lodged in his mouth and later caused lung pneumonia. Doctors plan to remove the object surgically. a prominent surgeon cites timing for best results while the rubber piece remains high in the throat area.
Report from The Hague says President Kruger met Queen Wilhelmina privately at the palace with Dr. Leyds present. London reports Gen De Wet failed to cross the Orange River and is pressed by British forces. 17,000 sheep bound for the British were seized near Krugersdorp as Lord Roberts arrives by quay to cheers.
Bucyrus news reports a court martial amid upheaval in Company A nicknamed the President's Own. The captain was removed and four non commissioned officers faced charges for tearing the flag to pieces. three ranks were reduced and one was dishonorably discharged.
A San Francisco dispatch reports Porto Ricans including men women and boys being herded toward Hawaii to work on sugar plantations. The migrants, kidnapped by an emigrant association per Hawaiian planters, are held like livestock. two men have escaped as authorities seek answers on their destination and purpose.
Barberton notes the mucky streets recall stalled Tuscarawas avenue paving due to Rapid Transit company track issues and water works delays. Officials hope winter work can start after weather ends, with river straightenings and lighting system plans under consideration. Patrick Powell remains critically burned at home after steam accident. Community events include concerts in Tracy hall, YWCA sale of equipment, Tuesday Afternoon club social, Weyanoke club bowling, and local property and business changes such as Barber purchasing Wm. Haver farm and Willow hotel resuming under new management.
Dec 8 A lamp flare ignited a stove fire severely burning Mrs Minchter. Her mother-in-law battled to extinguish the blaze. The burns to the elder woman are fatal despite efforts. another escapee suffered serious non fatal burns.
Mrs Alice Lewis Richards of Guyana Falls has published Winks a 153 page verse collection of 66 original recitations for boys to speak in public. The companion to Smiles it is marketed as the only entirely original children's recitations volume now on the Akron market and will be sold at local bookstores.
At Monday night’s Board of Health meeting an ordinance to regulate milk sales in the city will be introduced requiring vendors to obtain a license. If passed every cow owner selling milk in the city would pay a license likely set at one dollar per year. Health Officer Oliver Kohler will present the September report at the same meeting.
Admiral Kautz has ordered ships to sail for South America. The Iowa and Philadelphia are hurriedly prepared for sea. The reason for the move was not made clear and the announcement surprised observers.
The annual Needle Work Guild collection is nearly complete and garments will be displayed on Wednesday December 12 in the Hamilton block on Howard Street. Section presidents urge directors to call Wednesday morning between 10 30 and 12.
Birth announcements list eight new babies with parents and addresses. Ginteler Kraver Faller Steward Hawkins Lange Myers Earg Hamlin are named with dates from November 30 to December 8 and locations on Market, Upson, Main, Sherman, Bowery, Cross, Furnace and Sibley streets.
A Virginia woman Mrs RF Miller of Bouford City attributes her recovery from vertigo and headaches to Postum Food Coffee after abandoning regular coffee for nine months. She notes others misprepare Postum, urging proper steeping to enjoy its flavor and health benefits.
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