Mother Tests Daughter In Fatal Fire Case
A fatal blaze left several men burned as authorities investigated a mother’s accusation that her daughter started the fire. The case centers on disputed blame and family dynamics amid the deadly incident.
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
1
Boers Capture 200 British in Helvetia Action
London dispatch reports Boer forces took 200 British soldiers captive and killed or wounded about 50 near Helvetia, with Boers withdrawing after the assault. Belief grows that British guns were seized, while Gen. Botha earns credit for the victory amid reports of ongoing pursuit north of the Delagoa line.
Narrow Escapes From Death on the High Seas
Reports of perilous seafaring events flow in from gales and wrecks. A schooner Sacrament o brings news of a ship sunk near Mendocino with crew rescued by local ranchers before landing. The schooner Pioneer foundered off the Oregon coast two weeks earlier with eight aboard saved and brought ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnue
Sacramento
Mendocino
Pioneer
Oregon
New Year Eve Parade to Feature Historic Costumes
A large celebration will present costumes recalling the most picturesque periods of world history. At the midnight hour elaborate electrical displays will mark the new century dawn, with about 10 000 people expected to attend.
Dawn of a new century welcomed in Hong Kong harbor
China celebrates as bells ring and port whistles sound at dawn. The scene in Hong Kong marks a ceremonial welcome with festive signals as the new century begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Jun
Helvetia Battle Details From British Dispatch
Lord Kitchener reports British defeat at Helvetia on December 20. Boers surprised the garrison at 2:30 a.m. troops shelled them from Schwarze Kopper, forcing a temporary gun retreat. Prisoners were captured amid fighting. four officers were wounded, one lieutenant killed, and 22 wounded. Machadodorp reinforcements failed to arrive due to bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Helvetia
Schwarse
Kopper
Ien
Machadodorp
Avelue
Thie
Pantomime That Is What Boer War Is Called
The Evening News objects to the British reversal at Helvetia where 200 of the Liverpool regiment were captured. It argues the country should either guarantee South African Republic self government immediately or send reinforcements to crush the appeal with a quick and heavy hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Evening News Today
Helvetia
Liverpool Regiment
South African Republic
Dazzling Reception Planned for Twentieth Century
Kansas City on December 31 1899 hosts a grand reception to usher in the new century with the century bell tolling tonight. The event features local dances and participants from the community marking the transition from the old era to the new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fie
Participanta Ar
Quarrel Reported Between Mother and Daughter in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, Mrs. Charlotte Brown of Allegheny and her 17 year old daughter Hilly were involved in a tense domestic incident described as a quarrel. No physical violence or lasting injury is reported, and the event is presented as a family dispute to local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Pt
Charlotte Brown
Hilly
Allegheny
Mine Explosion Strikes Hallenbachs Mine in Wilkesbarre
A gas explosion at Hallenbachs mine, Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Companies, Wilkesbarre Pa, 10 30 am injured two miners fatally. Concussion blew out lights, threw men and mules from their feet, causing extensive damage and many injuries from internal trauma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Dee
Hallenbach
Lehigh
Darafige
Hnoch Kreger
Win
J. Thomas
Akron man James Chapman as Enoch Arden in Klondike fortune
James Chapman left Akron to seek riches in California and Alaska. He found wealth in the Klondike then returned to Ohio, discovering his wife had remarried. He divorced before chasing gold and later converted his mining claims into cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chapman As
Enoch Arden
Alaska
Klondike
Chapman
Bonanga Creek
Ohio
Tennyson
Dawson
Alton
The
Democrat
Birth of new colony at White House night
Report describes a planned ceremonial event at the White House with the President and cabinet attendees watching a birth or creation of a new colony concept. Wives are mentioned as part of the audience. The excerpt outlines a formal, staged occasion in the nation’s capital with ceremonial acts to mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee L
Coutiey
White Mouse
Quay Forces Face House Organization Skirmish
Harrisburg Pa Dec 31 The first skirmish between the Quay and anti Quay forces will come at tonight’s House organization. The Quay faction claims 103 votes and more than enough to elect Quay but says they must seek Democratic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Quay
Not Come. New York Clergyman Kidnap Threats
A gang threatened Rev. John Peters of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church with kidnapping his daughter unless $500 was paid. Authorities had him go to Riverside Drive with a dummy package and 20 plainclothes police, but the conspirators did not appear. Peters’s house is under close watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadahy
Rev. Jno. Peters
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Fle Wis
Riverside Drive
Rev. Peters
Louse
Congressman Tantz to contest seat of Tompkins
Columbus December 31 Congressman John J Tantz has served formal notice that he will contest the seat of Congressman-elect Emmet Tompkins Tantz accuses Republicans of spending 100000 in the district to corrupt votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John J. Tantz
Emmett Tompkins
Lents
Akron Masonic Club Open House Notice
Akron Masonic Club will keep open house on Tuesday January 1 for club members. All members are invited. A. H. Sargent, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Club
Akron Masonic Club
A. H. Sargent
Fire destroys Bellaire stamp plant at Harvey location
A fire gutted the $1,000,000 Bellaire stamping works after an overheated smoke stack sparked the blaze. The plant, which moved from Bellaire, Ohio, several years ago to Harvey, employed about 400 workers and suffered total loss due to the fire in the absence of an arc department nearby.
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Harvey, Tl
Bellaire Stamping Works
Harvey
Bellaire
Arc
Los
New Year Greetings Calendar Push From Democrats
Democrat carriers will deliver New Year reminders tomorrow morning in the form of attractive calendars. Watch for them.
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Democrat
Otto Fisher to Be Released on New Year From County Jail
Otto Fisher, jailed for six months on peat larceny charges, will be released New Year’s Day after pleading guilty. Judge Kohler presided as others faced fines and brief jail terms for rioting and intoxicating liquor offenses. Commissioners debated the appointment of the thirteenth man amid over 150 applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Fisher
Common Pleas Court
Koller
Jal
Andrew A. Halter
Tony Hubert
James McDonald
Arthur McClister
Charles Pike
Alex Mclaughlin
Edward Benson
Michael Galloway
Democrate
Tohn Madden
Patrick Raleigh
August Haberkost
Wily Caliwell
Edward 1
Felber
Michael Bolan
Red Cross Night Watch Meeting at Opera House
Greenwood Gros of Star Clothing House invites trends and patrons to the Red Cross night watch event at the Opera House tonight. Regular admission is 1 dollar, balcony 50 cents, gallery 25 cents. Wishing a happy New Year.
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Red Cross
Opera House
Greenwood Gros
Star Clothing House
Meeiing
Dozen Police Appointed by City Board Motion
Dozen additional policemen were appointed by the Board of City Commissioners Monday afternoon on Chief Durkin’s recommendation. The force grows to 47 officers, with the new members to begin regular duty after serving in special posts. The appointees include Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of City Commissioners
Durkin
AML
Cigarette Addiction Cited in Local Death Case
Trenton dispatch reports the death of Sadio Bel aged ua who died Friday from illness linked to cigarette use. The notice notes Bel was addicted to tobacco and attributes the cause to this habit, with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Sadio Bel
Royal greetings received ahead of Austria watch meeting
Monday Mayor W Jr Young welcomed messages from Queen Victoria King Teopoll Belgium King Christian Denmark and Emperor Pennets at Austria. A large box of greetings from world figures arrived, to be featured at tonight's watch meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jr. Young
Queen Victoria
King Teopoll
Belgium
Christian
Denmark
Emperor Pennets
Austria
Watch
Home Guards of America Akron House 47 Meet Tuesday Night
Akron Home No 47 plans Tuesday meeting at the Opera House tonight 1408 Hwanst with a public installation of officers and all friends invited to attend a social gathering at the Gallery SCc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Hwanst
Guyorde Jurite
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Gen. Botha
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Wil Herhees
Delagon
Transvaal
Maj
Ht. A. Easton
China
Orient
Kitchener
Pantomine
N. D. Dibble
Frank Viall
Tbbbals
Chis
AL Pent
Judge Tibbals
Akron Man
Voin
James Chapman
Aksron
Galifornia
White House
Fis
Fyvatti
New York
Lentz
Tompkins
NEW Years Greetings
Ponce
PUNK
ALON
Market St
West Hill Land Co
Will Christy
Pres J. J. R. Nutt
Treas
G. F. Kasch
Judge Kohler
Republicann
Dobson
Home Guards of America
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