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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
2
A diplomatic incident reports a Chinese official killed by Tang Po Siang troops while on duty near Mantento station. European forces fought Boxer groups as they attempted to block rail lines and telegraph services, with casualties among Boxers and defenders.
Local social column notes visitors and events in Akron including Mr A Artogne of Chienga and Mrs Milow hosting guests from Denver and Chicago. A large church party traveled from Akron to Tallmadge with many attendees. A May 17 wedding at the bride’s home of N Lomusters and Mike Avat Lincom featured N Lomusters and Hyecam as witnesses with a formal wedding supper and reception.
Fragmented local notes mention several names and items in a garbled late locals column. The text references individuals and topics from stores to colleges and philosophies, but the precise details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The text outlines a Democratic platform denouncing tariffs, endorsing silver, opposing paper money expansion, and reaffirming Bryan’s leadership. It cites opposition to Congress created currency control, calls for constitutional adherence, and emphasizes the party’s commitment to free government and progressive reforms. A political rally scene shows Bryan among party figures and supporters.
The Ohio River near Indianapolis is celebrated for its autumn splendor as river steamboats parade along the water. The piece describes maple and greenery, the river’s dignified movement, and the lively steamboat scene with gamblers and the famed Monte Carlo comparison. It conjures the river as a noble, changing landscape with hopes of future grove replanting and renewed beauty.
A rambling survey of clever name anagrams from famous figures, including Florence Nightingale, Horatio Nelson, and David Livingstone, with quips about public figures and a side note on Pink Washing Day and monthly money handling in a Philadelphia Record excerpt.
The article explains steel wool as a machined material with sharp edged steel threads that compact and sharpen with use. It describes packaging, handling, and various applications for smoothing wood, cleaning, and removing old paint, noting its advantages over sandpaper for irregular small gouges and detailed work.
A garbled note references AmT Life mystery themes and names like Charlee W. Mevenson in Chicago Revord, with scattered phrases about storms, doom, and seeking positive clues. The fragmentary lines mix musings, hints of plans, and poetic imagery without a clear narrative or event.
Describes fare collection in German cities with a ticket block system, conductors punching tickets, and inspectors verifying fare compliance. Notes car capacity of 30, fare range from 19 to 5 cents, child half fare, monthly ride pass, and Occupied placard when full. Includes unrelated items on marriage age and stage horse scenes.
A bizarre lake in a Balphpae crater near New Zealand displays a depth of about 12 feet and rises 17 feet above level water. The liquid is thick with salt and minerals, its color dark green. Clouds overhead emit warmth and a caldron-like roar, while nearby stones and exuded vents suggest a volatile, suffocating environment.
A Washington Star piece recounts a train encounter with a young Virginian claiming Tolliver Oliver Tolliver as his name and spelling it to match the lineage of Taliaferro. The anecdote contrasts youthful vanity with regional surname lore in a brisk, dialogic newspaper sketch.
A Philadelphia Record note refutes vampire myths by detailing the true bat biology and faulting sensational literature. It contrasts with New York society’s measure of success by wealth, not service or achievement, as described in the Saturday Evening Post.
A reconstructed reminiscence notes the British admiralty’s ignorance of South African geography during the Boer War era. It contrasts orders about Potchefstroom with misaddressed dispatches from Port Elizabeth and Algoa Bay, and expands into a moral tale about a child named Moaiayi and a playful map incident.
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