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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
4
Debates and editorials touch on the senatorial race and local Akron matters from the era. Mentions include Harter, De la Court, Welsh, Harter treasurer, and local figures while referencing national party notes, fraternal politics, and civic concerns in Akron and surrounding areas. The piece blends editorials with public notices and local commentary.
In a Montrose speech Morley describes the concentration camps for 60,000 women and children in South Africa. He critiques British policy, notes shocking conditions, and urges a humane approach amid calls for action to feed and clothe the affected families.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses daily routines and town affairs. Mentions a mined town, watermelons, food, and a reflection on population concepts. Contains unclear references to individuals and suggests examination of local conditions and work.
Judge Taft, head of the Philippine commission, will be inaugurated Civil Governor of the Philippines on July 1. He will remain head of the commission as its functions continue. About 76,000 U.S. officers and men will be in the new setup, with roughly 24,000 troops in the Philippines and 25,000 at home, the rest distributed to Cuba, Porto Rico and Honolulu.
Ming Lennon led a well attended program at the First Congregational Church Thursday evening with pupil Miss Martin Pague assisting. The recital featured Lennon with a superb mezzo soprano range and clear diction, opening with Ave Maria by Mascagni and ending with Puccini pieces that drew universal applause. Other performers included Carlton Riddle Augustus La Croix Lilian Malone Minute Bouller Robert Patterson John Smith and additional students, all praised for tonal quality and musicality.
At Mt Union College content exercises on Thursday the degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred. Attending were Tew, Me Be Peath of Aliran, Tey JW, Moore, Mev, OG, Smith and Trey, with Peatt of this city attending the event.
Heavy Ravenna and Akron men Patrick Ryan and William Ryan recently convicted of felonious fishing with trammel nets at Briteha Lake in Buf fel. They were sentenced by Mayor Hanselvnn to pay a fee of 0 dollars and face an aggregate amount of 10 dollars.
Noisy, garbled report describes police enforcing street ordinances and patrolling wards. Mentions night watchers and other workers disturbed by loud conditions. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but implies public safety patrols and enforcement measures in a city area.
A Robinson Merrill Co plant on South Mata Street suffered a small loss as a kiln shed did not ignite from heat sources. Investigators noted the fire did not involve the main building and the cause remains under review. Local departments reported the incident occurred early Wednesday, with minor damage observed.
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska arrived in town and attacked Mark Hanna, predicting a lack of certainty for the next Republican convention while praising Hanna’s rival stance. He said no Democratic nominee is yet clear, then outlined travel plans through Port Huron to the Thousand Islands and Montreal.
A June 21 ruling from the Circuit Court affirms a Common Pleas decree that a water works company remains a public corporation. It may not disconnect hydrants or withhold water to the city for fire protection, even without a current contract, marking a landmark for municipalities and utilities.
Central Labor Union members warn friends and merchants to beware of unauthorized solicitors posing as officials. A Labor Day souvenir story is in preparation. A charity concert by Moray's Orchestra at Lakeoside Park pavilion is planned for Saturday evening with all invited.
Robert P. Baird aged nearly 27 shot himself in the head at his home rear 147 South Highet just after 6 pm Thursday. He had spent the evening with friends and returned home to the yard where the fatal shot was fired. He was son of Mr and Mrs Win Baird and lived with his grandfather. Burial services will be at Glendale and veteran rifles group to host a Lake Bindy picnic on July 4 with Lakeside Park dance Saturday night invited.
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