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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
1
West Point officials show cautious nerves after a War Department inquiry concludes. Officers refrain from public comment while awaiting outcomes, stating confidence in the process. The investigation examined recent personnel and discipline matters within the academy.
West Point cadets and officials resist a war department inquiry while fearing a coming Congressional probe. The Booz case fuels debate as parents and outsiders influence public judgment, though hazing is described as limited to moral and physical discipline, including cadet code of honor and bearing requirements, with some cadets breaking under pressure.
Typhoid fever spreads amid dirty streets as Galveston reports crowded hospitals. A torpedo destroyer McMonough, 27 feet long, makes 40 knot speed at Fore River yards. Berlin reports tightening grain duties as Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg seeks wheat protection while Berlin reels from heavy rains and rebellion rumors.
The Saturday Review protests the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as adopted by the U S Senate. It calls McKinley the weakest of politicians if he does not interpose to halt the breach of nat ions comity. It says the treaty ends disreputably and laments American concessions. It urges English statesmen to resent their humiliations.
New York December 22 An important conference in Erie signals a looming British American trans continental railway. James J Hill president of the Great Northern Railway met with Standard Oil Morgan and Vanderbilt interests. Wall Street expects harmony among Great Northern Northern Pacific Canadian Pacific and other lines to advance control from Lake Erie to tidewater via a Northwestern power bloc. Strong stock activity in Northern Pacific and Hill’s Erie directorate win noted as significant to the alleged combine.
The Morning Post editorial urges definite settlement of the Alaska boundary question and hopes the British rights are preserved while the metaliferous far north develops largely due to Americans. It asks President McKinley to educate the public in international law and for imperial spirit to guide officials until formal discussion begins.
A reference records Castile being discharged this morning due to fainting spells, indicating medical condition concerns and removal from duty.
Washington reports Andrew Carnegie met in transit to Hanna's office by Director of Mint Roberts and friends from Dodge City Iowa who urged a library for the town. Carnegie, too busy to speak, said he would donate five thousand dollars and authorized drawing on him. He added no expectation of thanks.
Moreland Wisconsin December 24 Congressman Dahle from the Second district pleaded not guilty to drunkenness charges. He claimed he was not drunk last night but had a saluting spell. Police took him to the Central Station.
Washington reports a recurring shadow on the east frost portico for a week, seen at 11 a.m. on clear days. The shape resembles a forearm and hand with a bent finger held in protest, echoing an earlier superstition tied to the President's mother.
Washington dispatch reports Illinois Congressman Marsh arguing for funding 16 public buildings in his district. He cites maximum costs of 25 000 dollars per largest project and 10 000 to 15 000 dollars for others, saying the plan is economical and will promote federal visibility and private interest, even as his term ends March 4.
Cleveland voters recall Burke, a well known figure who contended with Hanna for the Senate, has been reinstated by the General Court and will be allowed to resume legal practice after June. Burke, once disbarred, is set to return to public life following the court decision.
1900 report notes record holiday volume in Akron with busy windows and window displays practical yet attractive. Mail carriers and express drivers handle a flood of parcels as residents snap up gifts. clerks recount higher sales and ample coin in cash drawers.
A. M. Wiatt of New York Central predicts soon improved locomotives that resist cold, promising engines far superior to those now used on the Empire State Express. He says the new steamers will run well in low temperatures and keep schedules, making current engines look like babies.
Passengers of the Westerland were transferred to the steamship New York of the same line after their vessel was disabled. The New York sails for New York today.
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