26 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
1
Berlin reports question Cronje retreat or escape as he defies British forces at Ladysmith. British reinforcements surge while Cronje’s men, including civilians, resist with hope of liberty or death. British and Boer casualties mount as activity around the laager continues.
A Times dispatch from Lorenzo Marques reports Pretoria has proclaimed February 25 and 27 as days of thanksgiving and prayer. Robinson’s bank has reopened and seized cash and securities are restored. The report notes a large influx of foreigners into the Transvaal.
DeBeers mining company held its annual meeting addressing production and finances. Shareholders reviewed a 2,000,000 pound output estimate and discussed future plans and policy directives.
A Brussels dispatch to the Chronicle reports Alice Bron a Keligan woman attached to a Boer ambulance says she interviewed State Secretary Beltz at Pretoria. He stated the Boers can muster 50 000 men and that only a rising of cotton could hinder their army deployment.
Cape Town reports two arson attempts aboard the Australian transport Maori King off Madagascar. A lamp trimmer was arrested on suspicion. Fifty Frisian officers and men were sent to Wallis Bay amid reports of munitions of war bound for the Boers. London reports Rhodes profits estimates amid war coverage.
A private telegram to Mr W MacDonald reporting General Hector MacDonald severely wounded by a mauser bullet in the leg near the knee. The bullet traveled upward and emerged below the hip, with the wound described as serious but the general expected to be fit for service again soon.
General Fuller's troops advance slowly against Boer positions north of the Tugela River. Fighting continues in the hills as the British push to tighten the line toward Ladysmith.
A dispatch from Cote nac dated Saturday says the British were within two miles of Ledysmith but still faced the hardest ground and expected severe fighting as they pressed forward despite heavy losses.
At Sing Sing on February 26 Antonio Ferraro endured multiple electric shocks for his execution after being condemned for killing Licinio Musacelo. The killer taunted religious figures, claimed electricity could not kill him, and died after several lengthy applications of current, despite prior mental instability claims.
Washington reports on the final push in the House on the Porto Rico tariff bill. Opponents mobilize to amend or defeat the measure, arguing constitutional issues and temporary operation. Committees fail to reach agreement as Tuesday’s anticipated vote nears.
At 8 10 a condemned man sits among onlookers in a death chamber. Principal Keeper Conninghton helps strap him into the chair while Rev Fathers Smythe and Allussi from New York plead, the prisoner ignoring their pleas as he is restrained.
Kendig Arch Street Akron native and head of the New York branch of Akron Tron company died at home at 6 am after illness of 18 months. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs D W Kendig a brother Karl and sister Miss Kittle. Funeral private and a dress reform lecture by Jeuness Miller to follow at the Universalist church March 35.
A speaker pleas against harsh measures impacting Porto Rico praising justice and humanity. He warns passage would ruin commerce and stain the flag, urging the American people to oppose the bill and defend constitutional rights.
Mr W Sehort, agent for the T and V line at Sandyville Stark county, was killed Saturday night when struck by a freight train. Details remain scarce as the incident unfolded with severe injuries noted and he died shortly after. Neutral services were held at his home in Sandyville Monday afternoon.
Sunday incident left Harry Sowers son of Phillip Laws of Rittman with a broken shoulder after he fell twenty feet from the edge near the railroad hinge in the town.
The Red Cross Drug Co of Buffalo New York asks Akron readers for a few days indulgence as demand for Red Cross Remedies grows. Advertisements have created a public clamor with druggists ordering densely and the company struggles to fill the orders. They manufacture three remedies the Red Cross Blood Elixir Hed Cross Pile Cure and Red Cross Liver Pills.
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