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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
1
Pretoria reports joyous reaction as news of peace spreads through concentration camps. Women cry with joy while the open space fills with chants. Arrangements are underway to send unit representatives of the British army in South Africa to London for coronation festivities.
New York news reports W D Snyman, a Cape Colony Boer veteran, says punished colonials may seek homes in the United States. He cites possible settlement in New Mexico Arizona Texas or Colorado and hopes to persuade President Roosevelt to open immigration routes. Snyman's son just passed admission to Go Iimbla University.
Cape Town June 3 The premier Sir John Gordon Sprigg said Imperial government would not suspend the colony's constitution. He claimed rebels would be disenfranchised to defeat enemies in Parliament. He urged free trade plan at London colonial conference amid hostile applause and glass windows damaged outside.
London crowds celebrated the South Africa peace with noisy, unruly revelry. Hundreds of thousands surged through Whitechapel to Buckingham Palace, but decorum failed as women and men clashed, police stood by, and red white and blue hats became symbols of discontent amid reflections that Britain won peace while Boers earned honor.
John Kindler aged 52, a laborer and Akron resident for 13 years, attempted death by overdose Sunday by taking a large dose of rough on rats and lingered in agony until Tuesday morning. He leaves a wife and three daughters. His father reportedly struggled with drink and was eventually unable to control himself. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the house, with burial in Mt. Peace cemetery.
The High School commencement prompted the Eighth Regiment band concert to shift from Didon Park to Neptune Park for Thursday evening.
Returns from yesterday's election show George Chamberlain leading for Governor with about 1150 in partial tallies from most counties. Republicans likely gain strong majorities in the Legislature and a Republican US Senator will succeed Joseph Simon. Chamberlain wins Muhia h and Marion counties. Marion gives about 600 for the Republican slate except governor.
Akron mayor Doyle was invited to join the League of American Municipalities gathering in Grand Rapids Michigan. He declined to attend or appoint a representative, stating he would not travel or read the invitation publicly.
The ministers of Alton and nearby areas will hold their annual outing next Monday, June percent, at Silver Lake. Dinner is served at noon and the day focuses on recreation. Dinner price is 15 cents. Ministers and their wives are invited and asked to notify committee chairmen, Te.y A. B. Coats, by Friday if they plan to attend.
Mrs. Fred Baker, wife of Officer 1 Baker, traveled to Allegheny Massachusetts on Saturday after a note from her daughter Mrs. Charles Mills. It reported that Charles Mills junior, the Bakers grandson, was seriously injured by a firecracker explosion. The boy, under seven, bought a firecracker at a grocery and blew out one eye.
Chicago reports four representatives of meat packers cleared in government criminal actions flee with incriminating books. Officers pursue one. three heads reportedly head for Mexico.
A horse escaped its hitch near the Akron Bakery Co on Market Street causing a sidewalk scare Monday afternoon. The horse toppled briefly near the Rapire house but suffered no injuries. Nearby pedestrians dodged the animal as it bolted along the north Merket Street curb before the animal calmed and wandered off.
The annual meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association was held at the YWCA on South Might. Mrs. Tullis Lane and Miss Cynthia Allen were chosen to the Board of Managers. The group now has 455 members, up from 280 at organization. The lunch department served 4,005 meals and 8,007 visitors have used the rooms. A reception followed.
Ware Rockwell, 17, son of P. W. Rockwell, was climbing a fence on Rast Exchange street Monday evening during a ball game when the structure gave way and he fell, sustaining a broken collar bone.
City Clerk Chas H. Isbell criticizes the Akron City Council and Commissioners for antagonistic toward manufacturing interests. He argues a history of bonuses to lure plants, urges support for local industry, and warns against granting favorable franchises to financial adventurers while praising Akron’s manufacturing base and leaders.
Simms Rankin, famed eyelist, attempted a loop at Fountain Park on Monday, riding 20 by 18 foot loop with a 6 foot incline. He completed the loop but misjudged the finish, collided with the track, suffered gash and bruises yet recovered quickly and vowed to try again.
A Citizens' Committee of Sixty auditors report 434 pledges totaling 31764.50 as of June 1. Subscriptions are from responsible parties and funds are expected by the stated deadlines. The drive for an additional 10,000 or more continues with further pledges secured.
Leroy Herman, 12, saved a six year old son of Harry Hess from drowning at Sherhondy Hill reservoir. The Hess boy slipped into the clay banked water and went under. Leroy reached with a fishing pole, pulled him to shore, and the boy surfaced wet and safe. Neighbors praised the quick presence of mind and courage.
The Great Race between Ee BeBil and Corsair, once slated for Decoration Day, is now planned for Saturday June 14. The N O T Co offers a silver cup for the speediest craft, with bids for handicapped entries and a possible city-wide turnout.
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