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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
2
A pamphlet published in New York outlines a clergy led poll on Boer War views. 106 830 favor mediation with Britain, 1 345 support Britain. 2 500 clergymen responded by June 12. Lord Roberts reports releases and battlefield losses in Pretoria and Johannesburg.
Pittsburg June 19 The wage scale dispute of window glass blowers and workers ends as the American Gibon company agrees to issue 5000 shares of common stock to the American Window Glass Workers Association condition that cooperative secretaries act in unison with the trust. Only 2200 window workers in the region, with 200 blowers remaining for independent factories, may force some to quit as European imports rise.
Weber Geary Weber at 840 Carrollst welcomed a daughter on June 15. McGiin F. McGiin at 120 Klingot welcomed a daughter on June 16.
Dispatches report a Chinese garrison clash at Taku with deaths or wounds among troops. Allied sailors bayoneted three forts, while Paris says Telegraph de la Chine cut south of Taku. Rumors say Japan may be asked to send 20 000 troops for Taku.
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Liver Pills as a remedy for nervousness, indigestion, dyspepsia, heaviness after meals, and related symptoms. It claims the pills are a vegetable laxative that aids digestion and liver function, promoting improved bowel regulation.
Hundreds seeking entry to the convention hall faced barriers as ticket demand outpaced supply and scalpers profited. Delegates arrived underwhelmed by hotel accommodations and the turnout, with Gov. George K. Lesh presiding as assembly opened at noon.
Noon session begins in Philadelphia with Senator Bann as chairman awaiting 980 delegates at the Republican National Committee convention opening. Delegates from multiple states assemble for the national gathering and expected policy discussions.
Gov Roosevelt states he is deeply touched by delegates who wish him to take the vice presidency and that it is not necessary to press the denomination. The remarks respond to renewed talk of his candidacy amid party sentiment in Philadelphia.
Fragmented sports and civic text mentions an ordinance related to storm water sewers being referred to the chairman of the Sewer committee. No clear sports event or names readable.
Special correspondence from Barberton notes a boxing card where Dennison and Kinney fought to a second round end, Hoover beat Flat in a separate match, and a wrestling bout saw Billy Coleman victorious. The council approves a law regulating electric light poles and telephones, with penalties for noncompliance and a plan for a city fire alarm system.
Philadelphia June 10 Cox declared the high honor of the office yet pressed his wish to focus on New York state. He stated that if renominated for governor he could aid the national ticket, urging friends to respect his preference and support.
A long list records fire alarm call points in Akron including engine houses and works at Central, Buckeye, Akron Iron, Diamond Rubber, Buchtel, Market, and many streets. It notes multiple sites such as Prospect near MIT, Furnace and Broadway, Main and Keck, Empire Mower, Sherman near Exchange, and others. The entry also mentions a Scenic Park barbecue and carnival with ticket sales and round trip transport options.
Event in North End titled The North End Athletic Amouta Thureday aims to raise funds on Thursday June 21. Organizers invite community members to support the cause at the local recreation facilities and public gathering space.
The Akron Converd eauly presents a Tuesday evening program for the city’s deaf mites at the elit room corner Mill and Broadway over Donahue's cigar store. Two hundred lantern slide views will be shown and all deaf mites in the city are invited to attend.
Mrs. John Comstock aged 50 of West Richfield suffers a stroke this week leaving her condition critical. She belongs to a renowned pioneer family in Richfield township and has many friends in Akron.
A dealer finds a spring loaded stage dagger with artificial blood in a dusty collection. The blade leaks gore when tested, revealing a hidden reservoir. The item, likely a prop rather than a weapon, is explained as a mummers or secret society device.
Readable fragments hint at dialogue and accusation but lack clear event, parties, or jurisdiction. The garbled text implies a confrontation with a lawyer and charges, yet no verifiable names or location are present to confirm a specific case or notice.
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