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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
8
Crowded store on South Howard Street features extensive stock from toys to fabrics. Vendors advertise durable china, perfumeries, gilt frames, books, religious items, and heavy woolen fabrics at low prices with a promise of prompt service and generous guarantees.
A local listing advertises a furnished room for rent offering hot and cold water, a bath, and standard fixtures. Likely targeted to single occupants seeking basic amenities in a shared dwelling.
Fragmented notice shows names and events in York and region. Mentions Mr Thow, Henry Aldon, Waleh te, and relatives tied to South Bengt Ind Mfr 1 10. References to a holiday, a homecoming, and social gatherings including a Friday night event at a local venue.
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Fragmentary OCR reads tangled phrases with names and places garbled. It hints at a social or legal incident at an address or venue but lacks clear facts, dates, or identifiable entities. The passage is incoherent and cannot be reliably interpreted as a specific news item.
A long, garbled report outlines that several indictments and cases are being dropped or continued. Prosecutor Wanamaker seeks dismissal of most counts while one indictment involving a central union franchise inquiry remains unresolved. Grand jury will reconvene in two weeks to review new criminal filings and related damages claims.
Unclear OCR reads as assault case involving individuals with partial names and department references. Details are fragmented. key figures and exact actions remain unreadable.
MacDonald entered Morris Office shortly before 2 20 pm. After exchange of words he drew a revolver and fired striking Morris who rushed to a back room. MacDonald fired again as he emptied the weapon. Employees summoned police. Morris collapsed likely fatally. MacDonald restrained by coworkers and taken to Central police station.
A New York representative will die Aeron Wetday to arrange a contract with Akron Motor Carriage for tire supply. The supplier aims to deliver 400 small tires next year, and the firm recently added a machine valued at 8800 to cut labor by ten workers, each operated by two.
Barberton residents prepare for Christmas with displays, poultry, and shopper activity. A school program features songs, recitations, and tableaux as students perform for the holiday season. A runaway horseback incident injures none, and local clubs and tradesmen plan events and shop openings through the week. Philadelphia visitor Costigan counts Barberton friends, while Mrs Johnston remains in critical condition after a paralysis episode.
A reader complains that City Hall offices other than the Clerk, Mayor’s Clerk, and Chief of Police close at noon on Saturdays, hindering citizens who can visit only on Saturdays. The writer urges reform to keep more offices open to serve public needs.
President Dolphin orders strike of railway telegraphers on the Santa Fe line. Fifty percent of the men have returned to work while others are advised to do so if they can obtain their Fold plivwen.
Children at St. Vincent de Pauls school held a Friday program of songs and recitations in honor of Saint Thomas Day. A scholar presented funds to Father Mihar, pastor of the church, to aid the construction of a new altar, with the pastor pledging to apply the money to altar expenses.
Columbus December 28. The dissolution of Nash & Lentz may come as Congressman John J. Lenta contests Emmet Tompkins, Republican, who won Congress by 18 votes over Lents. Lents vows to challenge the course of all Republican tenders from McKinley down as bribers and corruptionists. The men are tied to former Ohio Governor Georgia JK Nash. They seek Neal to sever ties with Lents in the law firm.
An executive committee of the Alon Women's Council appointed members to present to the City Commissioners a curfew ordinance and street cleaning plan. Members include Mrs. E Thomas, Mes. Win Murin dook, Mrs. J C Ewart, Mes. B Brown, Miss Danforth, Mrs. 0 I Olly, Mrs. AAS Houser, and Mrs. Alexander Admon. The group cites night infestations of youths and filth from blinding disease on Akron streets as the case for action.
New York reporter describes the death of 14 year old Carrie Hlawhey who was burned while playing Santa Claus in a school Christmas program. A candle on the tree ignited the decorations and the child was engulfed in flames, dying after suffering severe injuries.
A Kent woman employed at the Central hotel struggled with an unknown man in the rear of the building. She fought desperately, was badly beaten and her clothes torn before she escaped. The incident occurred late at night as she aided in fleeing the assailant.
A night session was held to enable attorneys representing Barber and A. T Paige to present arguments. The judge planned to retire to his home in Blg in, but it is unclear when a decision will be announced.
Scranton Pa December 22 the Street Railway company refuses to consider grievances of its employer. A strike will be declared tonight and all lines tied up tomorrow.
A Munsell anecdote recalls Lord Russell hosting a dinner for Sir Henry on his return from America. During the meal he urged Comyns Carr to prepare Sir Henry’s health, joking about making kpooches. Sir Henry quipped that he heard fine speech before the Parnell commission, to which the Irishman replied with a sharp comeback.
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