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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1900
Page
1
Reports from Pekin spark doubt about safety of legations as officials fear unreliable communications. Gen Joe Wheeler assesses the crisis and predicts Empress Dowager may yield when world opposition grows. contrasting views on Russian protectorate, with American troops redeployed from the Philippines if needed.
The discussion centers on a potential Vice Presidential nomination as supporters praise General Wheeler and Democratic reception. Prominent admirers from the Republican side, including Kellogg and other figures, weigh the pros and cons while allegiance remains uncertain.
An official dispatch from the Paris consulate general in Shanghai states per Sheng the director of railways that foreign ministers and Europeans in Pekin were safe on June 10. The message confirms general safety among these groups amid tensions.
A sermon by Rev. Frank Woul Baker at Trinity Episcopal Church in New Haven calls for leaders who place work for God above office and personal gain. He cites naval heroism and the current demand for moral, principled figures in church and state, urging commitment over self advancement.
Judge Charles Geant of Ohio was named as a delegate at large to the National Convention of the Lineal Republicans to be held in Binnew City. The delegation will attend the convention in full force.
British and Boer forces clash near Pretoria as Free Staters launch bold dash through Lord Roberts lines. Boers repulsed at Pinnear’s River, General injured in London report. Roberts’ southern lines cut again by Boers at Honingspruit. DeWot raiders burn culverts. reinforcements arrive. Dispatch notes Free Staters far from defeat and British prisoners recently taken. Capetown report says Hamilton thrown, collar bone broken.
A Chicago to Evanston double truck with 125 passengers derailed last night at high speed. Injuries listed include Mrs A Appleguest Evanston bruised and internal injuries, Mrs M BR Bockins internal injuries, B Biogerson face and shoulder injuries, Walter Senuik four years old who fell from his father's arms, and Bk Schark of Chicago with serious injury. Crowd returning from a wood north of Ryau right for the heavy new cars and iron track spread appears to be the cause.
The Wire and Water Course Committee reports Monday morning recommending Standard Underground Cable Company of Pitty Wayne for the city contract to lay underground wires. Rubber insulation will be used and cement-mounted designations chosen. Bid totals show 86.07.05. Western Klea tele Company offered paper insulation but bid was incomplete.
Mary Vallman Forepaugh marries Walter Nagle in Philadelphia with a small circle of friends present. Nagle, a bank clerk, sails soon on the Plymouth regatta for Plymouth. The Philadelphia bride’s family denies secrecy while noting her reputation as a loyal, respectable resident.
Friends report the couple will wed and travel to China for a wedding trip. They plan to visit the Parks exposition during their journey, with the bride named Trends and Min.
A Pittsburgh steel firm relocated its operations in one day with 60 clerks and other staff moving from Pittsburgh to New York. Executives, sales and accounting departments, and eight young women stenographers accompanied desks and typewriters in sleeping cars as the move proceeded. Local observers noted a Sunday shutdown and a crowd bidding farewell at the depot while plans for the next work period unfolded.
McMillen publicly opposed Sunday sports fearing desecration of the Sabbath while other board members revoked his orders. He and Chief Harrison prepared to halt Sunday baseball. McMillen was away at Cleveland when the issue intensified.
Veteran Winkelman died Sunday morning at age 86 from Brights disease. He served in the Civil War with Co H, 104th O. He had lived in Akron five years after previously residing in Enlontown where he was a member of the Uniontown lodge. The funeral at 120 o'clock Tuesday with lodge honors will be held at his home in Glendale.
Fragmented report describes a fire incident titled Root Fire with unclear details about timing and location. The text mentions Wit wits cal and Hive O'Conner MGE Smah Sweh Lone and notes immediate danger or injury but lacks clear facts.
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