21 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1901
Page
1
Royal bedside at Osborne as Queen Elizabeth grows weaker and unconscious most of the day. Official bulletins report slight improvements then renewed decline. Prince of Wales and Emperor William near Portsmouth while doctors combat rapid decline with stimulants and nourishment attempts.
London reports claim Queen Victoria may use the name Victoria II or Albert for the future king. Dates include deaths of dukes and royals in January, with speculation over Edward VII and royal titles amid public sentiment and changes in the royal household.
Crowds disperse as news watchers report Kaiser and the Prince and Princess of Wales left Oxhorne House for a long walk in East Cowes Isle of Wight on January 21. Paris telegraph bureau says former President Krieger sent sympathy to the Queen.
Washington reports Rep. Dick of Ohio, chairing the hazing inquiry, expects a unanimous committee report. He believes Congress will end hazing forever and that cadets were mistaken about its value. Testimony continues as two former cadets from New York and Baltimore may testify.
Reports from Osborne House in the Isle of Wight describe Queen Elizabeth II in critical condition as Prince Charles remains away in London. An official bulletin notes slight improvement but flags the end may be near with tolling expected across the kingdom.
A fragment describes the birth of a girl child on May 24 1840 in Kensington Palace. She is the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent and granddaughter of King George II amid royal notoriety. (Continued on second page.)
WHHL Hesting of the National Re- HO Grocer's memneietion began hin MORMINg. The most important query concerns how to proceed as Secretary Wood Godfrey of Cleveland and Robert Mt. Mloxdyat face charges of misnunnagonn between offers. Friends of both sides urge a full investigation by the national body.
Conteade M. Winn, 21, was found murdered at Peckiam near here. Authorities say he came home Friday night, drove his family outdoors, and then shot himself in the pantry. The coroner investigates the death as a likely homicide.
Washington reports a monetary convention discussed by the committee to establish free exchange by treasury conversion of all standard US coin. A $500 million silver stock would be placed on equal footing with gold, enabling a monetary standard independent of coin age and ratio.
Rivet and Machine company plans to begin making walls soon. The new line is expected to boost employment. The move expands the factory’s product range and reflects strategic growth in manufacturing.
Walter Dickson has purchased the Market and Balchats corner lot and will build a modern residence next spring. It is probable two houses will rise, one for Mr Dickson and one to be rented.
Texas Rubin and his brother ofius planned a marriage at St Bermoi's Catholic Church to Mika Louise Koorber sister of Mr John Koorber. Relatives attended including Mrs Rebecca Wbright widow of George Ebright and mother of Postmaster TF Ebright of Akron. Funeral details indicate she died at Webster home Friday evening at age 80. Funeral was held from the residence Monday at 2 o'clock.
Detroit police call for a complete inquiry after a troubling incident as officials push for thorough investigation. Authorities emphasize accountability and cooperation from all parties involved.
Janes McDermoth died Sunday evening at the county infirmary from heart failure. He had been ill for one week. He formerly resided on the Peninsula. The funeral was scheduled for Monday at St Vincent de Paul’s Church.
A letter mailed by the Hamilton Holding Company to 9 Berlin, Germany, has been returned after traveling through Europe. Clerks in various offices placed postage marks as the address proved insufficient.
SPECIAL NOTICE reports Yd Kingrey a colored driver for the Excelsior Laundry has disappeared with the route book and laundry property. All patrons not promptly served are asked to report to the Excelsior Laundry Co office.
The Board of City Commissioners continued the inquiry into Prisonkeeper Washior’s conduct after attorney G Rogers, Washior’s representative, could not attend. McMillen said the probe was driven by public demand to learn if negligence or conduct unbecoming an officer occurred while noting Washior’s denial of any wrongdoing. The investigation may consider reports that several detectives worked on cases under Wanamaker, with proceedings unclear.
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