01 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
1
London reports from St James Gazette that Buller crossed the Tugela at three points and fighting continues. Dr Leyds asserts Boers seek US aid and anticipate a six month or longer war with both republics prepared to resist invasions. Armored trains, Soudan methods, and Durban drills feature in defense and German losses noted.
Capetown reports intense shelling over three days with over one thousand shells fired into the town. A dispatch notes Prieska, near the Orange River, has reportedly fallen to Prieski forces in the Northern Cape Colony.
Herbert Fletcher, 20, died after carrying his wife and two children from a burning building at 447 Thirty first Street. He re entered for furniture, then succumbed to flames and smoke. police and fire crews recovered his son, while the mother and two kids were rescued.
Twelve months after Dixon Manufacturing received an order from the South African Republic for five locomotives, shipments were postponed. The engines were completed and boxed, but delivery was suspended as hostilities continued, with the engines now in Scranton awaiting further orders.
A special Barberton council meeting discussed fire protection. Three chemical engines from Columbus will be tested locally before purchase, aiming to serve West Barberton where no water works exist, with four more engines likely after hose houses are completed.
Columbus Ohio report notes the 3 county Fourth Judicial district Medina Lorain Summit lacking an extra judge. The sufficiency bill passed this afternoon, creating a new judge to be chosen at the next general election. Summit and Lorain already have a judge. Debates point to Senator Wightman as potential appointee though not proposed by him.
Readable lines advertise a Valentine event at 11S South Howard Street and Smith's Old Stone, inviting the public to visit for goods. The notice emphasizes a sale and showcases items in a local shop setting.
Reports from Frankfort Kentucky recount Senator Goebel's worsening condition with alternating rallying and sinking spells. Medical bulletins show declining pulse and temperature while militia trains arrive with ammunition. officials note the possibility of a crisis and potential succession plan as Lieut Governor Berkham is positioned to assume control if needed.
In Frankfort Kentucky the oath of office to Goebel sparked fear and tension. Crowds dispersed from the Capitol area as soldiers remained on duty and the state house district quieted amid rumors of political upheaval and a wounded senator’s status.
Fragmented report from Kentucky’s crisis period describes Adjutant General appointment rumors, Castleman’s contested role, and Governor Goebel’s fragile condition. Newsmen, legislators, and Goebel loyalists debate who leads as state capital buzzes with tension and security concerns.
Adjutant General Collier urged to surrender his office as talks about potential violence unfold. Governor Triilor and Richmond leaders comment on government by law, while an Express company official vows to spend up to $100,000 to capture those responsible and prevent further murders.
In Frankfort Kentucky on February 1 an all out militia mobilization was ordered as General Collier commands 1200 men with plans to reach 2000 by nightfall. Taylor pledges stubborn resistance and additional units may be deployed if Goebelite forces arrive en route to the capital.
Detectives and private guards traced a box labeled books sent from Baltimore to Sioux City Iowa. A murdered man, aged about 40, lay inside after a gash behind the left ear and a broken arm, wrapped in cheesecloth. The box was checked at the Montgomery street warehouse and later shipped west. Police believe the body dates from mid January.
Representatives of the Barberton Doylestown and Massillon Electric railway plan a Thursday meeting with Stark County commissioners to discuss right of way. A rental of 25 dollars per mile is proposed, with the company to pay for survey work and road upkeep. Estimated annual county income would be about 4500.4, pending franchise approval amid weather forecast for fall and milder temperatures.
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