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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
1
Washington June 14 An important dispatch from Admiral Kemp reports 2,500 troops en route to Pekin, mostly English and Russians, with only about 100 Americans present. Japan has sent a mixed regiment to China, and Boxers hinder mission stations as missionaries reach safety in Yokohama.
A dispatch from Hong Kong says four Hong Kong regiments and artillery units will move to Tien Tsin area while Chinese forces in Pekin and southern guards total thousands. Reports mention 2000 Boxers near Tien Tsin and general opposition to foreign troops. London dated June 14 details ongoing clashes and troop movements.
Davis, a young bridge builder from At whee, died after a girder at Luquesne steel works toppled onto him this morning. He fell crushed by the load, and his body was taken home tonight.
Saloonkeeper Charles H Wayward of Monroeville Ohio shot himself in his room at the Commercial House last night after 16 years running the saloon. The report notes the suicide occurred in Columbus and references a state examination commission meeting.
Dispatches describe Lord Roberts and General Buller joining forces to press Boer positions. British forces drive the enemy from their eastern line near Liting’s Nek and advance toward Pretoria, with casualties noted as moderate and officers O’Brien and Hathaway wounded.
Marii McGovern was found dead in the woods near Wilkesbarre this morning with his throat cut from ear to ear. He left home last night to walk to Vittston. Police are conducting an investigation into the fatal stabbing.
London reports Sir William Vernon Mavcourt former Liberal member for Thawnell Commons denies he will retire at the end of the current parliamentary session.
Burt Drew, jailed on a murder charge for the May 2 shooting at a saloon, was bound over after a jury in Cloveland Poller Court, bail set at 10 000. Drew allegedly shot Andrew Yansok when Yansok refused to leave, resulting in Yansok's death.
The article reports the stone foundation of a new Buchiel College building under construction and mentions local exhibitor Julius Fragk from Sherbondy showing Haviliad and Poo Buk strawberries. A Cleveland telegraph unit visits Akron to inspect a plant at the Akron Peoples Telephone company. A Wednesday event at the Leathermen residence is postponed to Monday night.
A June 14 dispatch from New York outlines Bryan's delegate strength and anticipated Democratic platform. It cites plans for imperialism to be a leading plank, division of China, anti trust denunciation, tariff reform, and a low tariff doctrine, with Bryan expressing adherence to his principles.
June 14 stock market opened dull with uncertain tone as most stocks edged higher from yesterday. Louden aided market. American и foreign buyers showed activity. Sugar refining, Baltimore & Ohio, Reading, and Granger group led gains amid limited gains in industrials. Bank of England rate cut noted for context.
Delegates gathered in Rateng City amid a heated convention race where Tammany figures and Mhappt Phe aligned to push a united line. The fight over control signaled a tense battle for the party’s leadership and the path forward.
Reported yesterday that convening delegates can expect round trip fares not exceeding 18 dollars and city hotel rates at about 5 dollars per day. Officials say Paliman accommodations will be provided in full, with certain travel stipulations for attendees.
Philadelphia reports note hotels near the Continental in Louisville will host delegates during the Republican National Convention. Kentucky’s delegation includes W A Gaines and an African American member, prompting fears of racial tensions as both white and colored delegates seek equal treatment and lodging.
Clans in Philadelphia assess the unfolding Republican National Convention as delegates prepare to assemble days before the event. Predictors cite efforts in positioning, with readers watching protests and early campaigning unfold amid tense anticipation for the final outcome.
Violence hits St Louis as strikers attack a mail car on the street railway line. Threats to kill Col Cavender and an assassination attempt on strike leader Rivers figure in a night of unrest. Patterson and Groebler stabbed the local strike chief, Canty, amid drink and dispute. Canty refuses to talk. Authorities say the incident heightens danger as troops may be summoned to respond.
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