Hopeful Letters From Transvaal Signal Peace Prospects
London reports fence around South Africa appears assured but no formal declaration yet. Cabinet timing unclear with potential peace bases before ministers. armistice possible if accepted. Boer forces in Cape Colony still clash. Klerksdorp letter cites 70 to 80 thousand British troops awaiting Delarey and notes Kitchener’s frequent visits and cheerful mood. Stock Exchange claims peace bases signed at Pretoria yesterday.
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London
South Africa
House of Commons
Lovat
Fuche
Cape Colony
Klerksdorp
Ransvaal
Delarey
Kitchner
Pretoria
The
Stock Exchange
Mayor and Rev MacAyeal confer amid city reform drive
Rev Howard M MacAyeal visited Akron City Hall Monday and conferred privately with Mayor Doyle after ministerial visits sparked a campaign against the citys non enforcement plan. An in-court moment with Oscar Lilley preceded the talks which MacAyeal said would yield forthcoming public statements.
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Akron
George Jaeger
Salvation Army
Doyle
MacAyeal
Oscar Lilley
Inter
Tragic Storm on Matrimonial Sea
Chicago May 23 A man Frederick W Eberhardt shot his wife four times at their home after anger over insufficient haste with their dinner. He barred doors, struck her dead, then tried to shoot police who stormed the house.
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Chicago
Frederick W. Wberhardt Astolgit
Bia
Eberhardt
Ing
Erhardt
Walter
Conspiracy Claim By Giganti Told From Canton
Dispatch from Canton reports Chan Giganti still alive but gravely ill with doctors doubtful of recovery. He signed sworn statement to Prosecutor Day denying intent to kill, saying he shot guards Jacobs and Stone in self defense during a prison hold up plan to free a prisoner named Giles.
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Canton
Hernion
Jacobs
Guard Stone
Stone
Dfc
Giles
Iren
Dunkeon
Akron merger talk clouds about new match factory plans
Mr C C Barber of the Diamond Match Co said Friday he knew nothing of Consolidated Match Co Incorporated with ten million dollars capital in New Jersey. Thursday Mr J R Nutt of the Colonial Match Co said in Cleveland he had no knowledge of the company planning to build a new Akron factory to use match machinery and improve current processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Barber
Diamond Match Co
Consolidated Match Co
New Jersey
J. R. Nutt
Colonial Match Co
Akron
Cleveland
Ie Company
Sen Hoar Attacks Philippine Policy In Senate Speech
In a fiery address Senator Hoar denounced U S policy in the Philippines as wicked and foolish urging a withdrawal and allowing Filipinos to form their own government as in Cuba He attacked Gen Punaton and questioned Funston’s confirmation noting potential war with cruelty and sovereignty debates over the Philippine course.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
Rep
Mass
Philippines
United States
Cuba
Gen
Punaton
Aguinaldo
Funston
Tere
Pon Thoeg
Alden Rubber unveils 150 pound plant whistle at Barberton
Alden Rubber introduces a new 150 pound whistle for its Barberton plant with a price around 200 dollars. The whistle shipped to the site last week and is described as a top quality air horn.
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Alden Rubber Company
Qty
Barberton
Waoster Postmaster Reappointment Sails Through Senate
Washington May 24 The President has sent Thomas T. Flattery back to the Senate for a second term as Wooster postmaster despite opposition from Emyser and Wayne county Republicans. Flattery, chosen by President Meainney, sought Mrs. McKinley’s late cousin’s endorsement and even wrote to President Roosevelt for support. The Wooster postmaster earns 2400 dollars annually.
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Washington
Thomas TL. Flattery
Wooster
Senate
Flattery
Meainney
Emyser
Otter
Reepublicans
Wayne County
Sleepless Nights From Soda Prices Rise
Soda water dealers across towns have raised prices from 5 to 10 cents as ice cream sodas show a loss in sales at 5 cents. Local patrons need not worry about further increases soon, as one leading dealer says current profits are small but enough to keep the wolf from the door.
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Youngstown
Tragedy in South Bend Ends in Double Suicide
In South Bend Indiana on May 23 John W Churry 31 a carpenter shot and killed his sweetheart Suzanne Keck and then killed himself with the same revolver. They sat on the porch with the parents until midnight. At 2 am the bodies were found in the growl. The couple apparently planned to die together with no clear reason known.
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South Bend
Ind
John W.churry
Carpenter
Suzanne Keck Skemed
Cherry
Attie
Charly
Denty
Themelves
Imei
Amy
Besl Culture Society Plans Tennis Event in Akron
East Akron group Will Play Tennis through the Townspeople Society of Besl Culture appoints a committee to arrange the outing at the First Presbyterian Church area setting. The notice references a gathering and local cultural aims with a focus on community sport and social activity.
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Besl
East
Akron
First Presbyterian
Most Beautiful Lodge Room in Ohio Rededicated by Masons
A lodge room in Ohio was rededicated by the Masonic fraternity on Thursday night. An organizing committee led by Mr 5 0 seeks to form a company in Mansfeld to acquire the Bolmvian Indexer patent and expand operations beyond the Manaffield firm. The new venture aims to manufacture blank books with offices planned in this city. organization papers may go to Columbus early next week.
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Mansfeld
Manafield Company
Manaffield Company
Columbus
Beer Price Hike Hinted At Brewers Convention
Brewers from Pennsylvania Kentucky Tennessee Ohio and Indiana consider raising beer prices as material costs rise. A July 1 decision by the executive committee will show if prices go up, while eighth barrels or bumileys are slated to be eliminated to aid saloon tail trade.
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Columbus
Peery
Akron
Rallying of the Craft at Akron Masonic Temple
The Masonic Temple in Akron was rededicated Thursday before about 400 members of the Craft in Akron and by the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Grand Master I. M. Robinson and other officials praised the improvements including a new pipe organ, decorated lodge room, and enhanced lighting. The ceremony featured ritualistic services, addresses, music, and a formal banquet. The history recounts Akron lodge dates from 1852 with construction of the current building culminating in a completed temple by 1870 and debt-free status by 1889. A plan to form The Akron Masonic Temple Company emerged in 1896 to finance further expansions.
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Maxonic Temple
Akron
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masony of
Ohio
Adoniram Lodges
Masonic Temple Company
I. M. Robinson
Chandlersville
Akron Lodge
Robinson
F. &. Harmon
Tom
Adoniram Lodge
Grand Lodge
J. M. Robinson
Harmon
Cleveland
P. Sperra
Ravenna
W. B. Baldwin
G. Martin
Sandus
W. E. Langdon
P. W. Leavitt
A. F. Kubns
Edward Nall
Waterers
A. P. Baldwin
I. Walker
R. B. Wilson
W. ©. Black
Adoniram
Alexander Barr
Geo. Billow
Martin
Hiner
Morrell
Lenore Martin
Chas
W. Cross
A. Foster
Orlando Fiardy
Enoch
Maxonic Bodies
Howari Mt
Howard and Millers
J. H. Wise
Charles A. Rotart
Charles A. Collins
Hereman F. Hahn
A. Daw
Hanselman
Knights Templar
Cincinnati
Oriental Commandery
Massillon and
Creatine
Sfasont
Apell
Henry Perking
H. R. Weisteran
Mid
Akron Marsonic Yempin Company
Joseph Hugill
Ia. P. Baldwin
William A. McClellan
W. J Hilig
George W. Bieber
W. G. Hall
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Transvaal
Howard MacAyeal
Howard
Pittsburg
Joseph Pearson
Louise
Jattor
Waplinborough
Pearson
Giganti
Pany
Alden
Mrs. McKinley
Sweetheart
Masonic Fraternity
New Manufacturing, Company
Masonic Temple
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