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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1901
Page
1
The Morning Post reports the colonial police plan under Gen. Baden-Powell is temporarily abandoned. The War Office will seek further yeomanry enlistment, signaling no police role and an indefinite Boer War prolongation. A new London daily by pro-war boosters is planned.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania a special ballot will be held in both legislative chambers at 3 p m Tuesday on the US Senate race. Democrats likely back J M Guffey while anti Quay Republicans hope to block M S Quay from 187 votes. Indications show the outcome will be final with possible resignations or shifts among supporters.
A fragment discusses union labor and the appearance of a Bryan paper. It mentions the editor’s stance on labor hall employment and that eastern newspapers asked for proofs of the first page. References W. J. Bryan and arrangements to furnish these proofs are hinted at.
John H. Kiefer pleaded not guilty to six counts including shooting his brother and five forged instruments. An indictment alleged intent to kill and the trial was scheduled for Tuesday, January 22.
Bishop of London Creighton died today after editing many ecclesiastical and historical works. He was a prominent author in church and scholarly circles.
Prince Chow, younger brother of the Chinese emperor, named special envoy to Berlin to convey China’s sorrow over the death of Baron Von Aotetle. The mission aims to present a formal apology to Germany for the incident.
Springfield reports three new governors inaugurated Illinois Indiana and Missouri amid ceremonies. In Indianapolis Winfield Durbin sworn in with elaborate rites while Missouri's A M Dockery and Ohio's secretary of state election plans noted. Electors vote today with Klined to 202 for McKinley Roosevelt and 155 for Bryan.
Civil Engineer Payne was authorized to prepare plans and estimate costs for paving Grant street from Exchange Street to South Street and Market Street from One Avenue to Martha Avenue. The board intends to proceed with the road improvement project as outlined.
Fire damaged the parsonage of Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday night. Rev Keller and his family were at the service while the house burned slowly.
The Evangelical Alliance held a meeting at First Congregational Church to express good will for Dr. Thomas S. Monroe who resigned after a 45 year ministry. Fire destroyed parts of the Trinity Lutheran parsonage at 114 South Prospect and caused heavy losses. the blaze, triggered by overheated pipes, burned twice with flames later rekindling. The parish family moved to 271 West Market, and county engineer Gehres continued river site plans.
Officer Doerler arrested Nelson Speidel aged 17 on suspicion after multiple Akron women reported frightening conduct. The youth, resident on Sherman Street, allegedly attempted to assault Cahill on Glendale Avenue but fled when an express delivery driver appeared. Speidel is to be arraigned in police court Tuesday.
Goelring Mirror Works outlines an expansion of its plant and facilities. The company details careful ground work and new equipment for mirror silvering and decorative carving machines to boost manufacturing capacity.
Mary A Lifeld an Akron longtime resident born in Switzerland on February 19 1816 died Sunday night at 117 Cuyahoga street at age 84 years 10 months and 24 days. Services were held at the peak toune the aferican at 3 oclock.
A local figure recounts an odd tale of never receiving a sword from any person named Alscourte. The narrative shifts to a broader reflection on humanity and forgiveness as the speaker embraces all people.
Chief of Police Durkin faced a frightened moment Monday when a steam pipe burst near his desk at Police headquarters. He leapt for the door shouting for officers and plumbers as steam enshrouded him. Plumbers soon shut off the leak, with only wet books and papers damaged a close call for the chief.
Win Neufeld died in the electric chair at 6 05 this morning. He was attended by Rabbi Darhingon. He killed his wife Mrs Keonman in New York on August 7 1899 after demanding money and beating her with an ax to hide gambling debts. He had stolen $0 000 in his aunt’s jewelry.
Reports from Canton and nearby areas note two highwaymen held up Mr and Mrs Talon who may identify an assailant. George Warner fined for Sunday saloon opening. Franklin Howell seeks court inquiry into his sister's sanity amid impending marriage to Edward Dean. BH W Ross machine works fire causes 100000 loss with foreman John Ludwig believed burned alive. Elsie French and Alfred Vanderbilt wed in Newport church with 171 guests.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Circuit Court of New York in denying a writ of habeas corpus for F W Neeley. This ruling clears the way to extradite Neeley to Cuba to face post office fraud charges.
A Gore experimenter reports that two clergymen and a Nebraska nurse benefited from Grape Nuts after stomach and nerve troubles. A Mrs Otis Cole of Hedding says the cereal rebuilt strength, gained 19 pounds in four months, and she plans to use it for life. A brother-in-law physician notes the milk preparation aids extreme prostration and quick nourishment.
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