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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1901
Page
3
A city council debate centers on repealing the ordinance creating the police sergeant post held by Detective Dann who recently resigned. The report was accepted, and the ordinance repealed. The chief will detail an officer to perform the duties previously done by Dann.
Indian General Gale, who led Maya uprisings against the government, died from wounds and lack of care after a clash near Chan Santa Cruz weeks earlier. Maya forces reportedly number about 45,000 and hold Sabche and Chankie.
The City Commission enforces the eight hour day law on the Wolf ge project after difficulty securing Indor. Eight hours will constitute a day’s work. Presently eight men are at work.
Amid keen interest in tonight's senatorial caucuses, prominent figures and party workers from Akron and Columbus gather as detectives rumoredly attend to monitor irreg ular voting. The Anti-Saloon League and supporters including Rev Hav and Lieber campaign backers star in a charged political scene with warnings of potential trouble and widespread campaign activity.
Today we receive a shipment of smoked surgeon and ham for luncheon dishes. An old Swiss cheese, long sought, arrived and will delight cheese lovers. Cream and Nantonal cheese are also featured. Telephone Perry H. Tanner.
In a brief Wednesday meeting the City Council, by unanimous vote, re elected Joseph Kendall as Poor Director. The session opened with Mer Worter nominating Kendall, but the motion passed after minor debate. A separate vote considered Henry Manerbach for Assistant Poor Director, with Langdon abstaining and Kendall securing the seat 14 to 1.
Winnipeg June 18 trackmen on the Canadian Pacific railway walked out in sympathy with Montreal officers, though no grievances with the company. Between two and three hundred men are out there, the stoppage is orderly and quiet as crews stop work in solidarity.
A garbled local note reports a clock stopped for three years in Kellefonihing. Saturday afternoon a man named Stevele and Sunday evening a bell rang for Mia Ping who died Saturday afternoon at 1 PM in Pennsylvania. The family was deeply affected by this unusual occurrence.
Vienna June 18 A dispatch says the Austrian premier Dr Avon Eber Roeber was asked to prevent Austrian line stores from opening in Vienna. Protesters claim American shows invade Austrian makers and threaten local business. The premier took the matter under consideration.
In New York on June 18 Judge Newburger allowed Dr Samuel J Kennedy to be released on bail of 10000 after three trials for the murder of Dolly Reynolds. Counsel Robert M Moore filed the application. Kennedy had no bondsmen and was not immediately freed, with an expected bail possible later today.
Chicago police are asked to search for Fred Ball aged 12 and Charles Ball aged 16 who ran away from their home at 11 South Harrison Avenue Canton. They left to attend the Buffalo exposition and their mother asks officers to deliver messages urging them to come home and heed her guidance.
Special Correspondence from Miliheim reports well attended Sunday evening church events. Mrs Weyrick and family of Youngstown visited Mr. BL at Preston Sunday. A slate roof was added to the schoolhouse. A. G. Whreighhaum plans selling a lilac road horse. Mrs Davis, still unable to save her room after being on the stele Note is GNably to Isave.
Washington reporting Mrs McKinley's condition slows progression but shows improvement. Dr Rixey notes she regained strength enough to receive a few visitors, enjoyed a longer period of diary reading, and could entertain friends briefly each day. The dispatch warns to avoid confusing Bromo Peppermint preparations with other headache tonics.
In a chaotic City Building scene on Iron Street a court hearing linked to the Smyths and Jenkinses dominated Tuesday. Mrs Chirk King testified about threats and disturbances while preparing to move, as Mayor Doyle summoned Chief Durkin amid loud interruptions. judgment was deferred until afternoon. A second disorderly conduct case against Mary Amit and Linzie Jenkins by Mrs K Lewla has lingered since May.
A fragmentary report notes Lorain County leaders discuss nominating a successor to Judge D J Nye. James Brown of Portsmouth VA, over ten years aged, healed by Der Witt’s Witch Hazel Balm after long facial sores resisted medical help.
Councilman J W Walker advocates the curfew ordinance while Mayor Doyle distrusts it calling it sentimental. Walker remains confident it will pass at the next council meeting as he claims credit for initiating the measure.
The Barney McDermott saloon property held by a receiver was sold by Frank Canaidy to F William Fuchs for 1500. Furniture and bar fixtures priced at 1500 with an invoice of stock being taken today.
In Marion County West Virginia a family dispute led to a shooting. John Peterson seriously wounded after a domestic quarrel between Kilind Kilind and siblings. Police are investigating the incident amid community tension and warnings of further trouble.
W A Rock beat Win up badly, then Marion drew his revolver and began firing at the other Peterson, with the outcome described as severe.
London reports on June 18 that Governor Pingres's coalition split this morning causes grave fear he may not recover. The development unsettles ruling circles and weighs on political stability as officials weigh next moves.
A court order issued by judge Kohler directs Charles R. Anderson to pay Blinehe M. Anderson $1.50 weekly for the support of their child. The text cites the alimony arrangement with specifics on payment terms.
An assortment of rail and steamship fare offers dominates the page. Deals include round trips to Denver, Colorado and St Paul Illinois via Erie and B&O lines, Yellowstone and Alaska tours, new Pan American Day Train between Akron and Buffalo, California routes via Southern Pacific and Epworth League conventions, plus hotel and boarding ad notices and a sleeping car service between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Several dates, prices, and agent contacts are listed for each offer.
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