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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
1
London reports the signing of peace terms with Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner after two years eight months of war. King Edward expresses satisfaction and hopes for postwar prosperity, while Kruger questions the news and contemplates return to the Transvaal.
London marks the peace with South Africa as nearly all of Britain takes a holiday. Crowds flood streets, trumpets blare, bells ring, and flags adorn buildings from Mansion House to Trafalgar Square. King Edward’s message is noted with restrained exultation as people cheer the end of conflict.
A New York report from June outlines how clever tactics by correspondents kept readers informed of peace negotiations. The piece notes how reporters adopted shifts in the story to dodge censorship and maintain coverage, hinting at the mechanics behind wartime press freedom.
Oberlin College President Barrows remained in critical condition overnight after a severe spell. Early today a bulletin showed heart rate around 147, respiration 45, temperature 101.6. He had rallied somewhat by morning, with slight improvement noted.
Wilkesbarre Pa June 2 The engineers firemen and pump men in the anthracite coal region begin an eight hour day strike at 7 am Reports vary on how many quit with 90 percent claimed by mine workers officials but operators contest these figures Pumps mostly in operation at many collieries Local committees track who reported for work and plan to persuade those who stayed out to remain off shift The region remains quiet though both sides warn disturbances may follow as organizers plan to keep a steady campaign to fill strike places.
Police Justice Marshall of Mount Vernon sentenced Alice Myers to 60 days in county jail for flirting with a Port Chester builder by telephone. The wife allegedly tracked the builder and the admirer’s name, while Myers’ attorney secured release on the writ.
The pope expressed joy on hearing peace concluded in South Africa. He hoped for a world at rest and said he wished to close his eyes in universal peace.
Sum raised exceeds 31000 as 424 supporters pledge for a modern Y M C A in Akron. A planning committee will select location and plans while canvassers push to reach 10000 more. The drive, aided by business leaders, aims to provide a well equipped facility benefiting Youngstown and the civic community.
A traveling salesman I Waehman died in a saloon after drinking nine beers. A letter from T Wall of New York hints at a “death by own action” club. a California poison bottle found in Waehman’s pocket. May record shows fifty such deaths in Oblengo, the month’s peak.
Portage Golf Club named the top sixteen players from twenty five to form the season team. The roster includes Andrews, Lyman, Rickaby, Bates, Leavitt, Wright, Chipman, Carl Lohmann, Goodrich, Jacobs, G F Barnes, Harvey, B G Work, Kelley, Miller, Goodhue. Matches to determine spring championship begin with B G Work vs Kelley and Harvey vs Miller among others.
The club advances toward the spring championship with a knockout-style progression where 60 players are reduced until two men remain. Winners advance through rounds to reach the final, and the competing members are training hard as many matches are expected to be close.
Dispatch from New York reports that in the Pow Nee court the case of Harry Hensley and Matilda Schnee was not prosecuted by Mrs. Hensley and the father of Miss Schnee. Hensley who abandoned his wife in February and lived with Miss Behnes of Kent in Jersey City will return to live with his wife. Their home will be in Jersey City and Miss Schnee will return to Kent.
The Camera club will hold a speedy meeting on Tuesday evening June 3 to view slides from the American Lantern Side Interchange. Two boxes of slides come from Tacoma Camera Club Reading Lantern No 1 Orange No 1 Alcon Cam club and other contributors. Attendance is desired.
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