London awaits peace in South Africa celebration the city prepares
London May 31 Peace in South Africa expected on Monday could rival Mafeking relief celebrations. Maytime preparations for peace dinners fill the city as Parliament seats are claimed, and Lord Kitchener's rising fame contrasts with Lord Roberts. Financial leaders praise Kitchener as savior amid taxed war burdens.
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London
South Africa
Mafeking Wau
White Chapel
East Pod
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Huly
United Kingdom
Wisericros
Lord Ritcheter
Lord Kitehaner
Lord Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Hin
Bulloré
Lord Kitchanor
Two Suits for Damages Over One Dog Incident
In Common Pleas court Loyal Kyser sues Samuel Steed for damages from a dog that allegedly caused a horse to bolt into a wagon, injuring occupants. A second suit was filed Saturday by Jetta Browse and May Kyser seeking $5,000 for personal injuries. Defendants include John Cleve, executor of the will of Samuel McAfee, who died in March.
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Kyser
Samuel Steed
Dan Rea
Stoffeo
Tial Ib
Jetda Browse
May Kyser
Bhe
John Cleve
Samuel Aieffee
Maren
Hustling First Survey for New Electric Line
Surveyors map a Cleveland to Akron route for an electric railway via Old Portage, aiming to shorten travel between Cleveland and Akron and reach fertile farming areas in the Cuyahoga valley. L B Swigart leads the project with J J Childs noting full consent and a quick finish.
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Hustling
Cleveland
Akron
A.rb
Cemetery neglect angers residents near Johnsons Corners
Mr. David Ridershaugh of 822 South College st was sent to decorate graves in a small cemetery west of Johnsons Corners. He found fences down cattle roaming the grounds and grave markers hard to locate, sparking pleas from local women to hire help and restore the site.
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College St
Buckley
Solers
Johnson's Corners
Fermbaugh
Higgleys Sue Higgins for Support and Name Restoration
Lydia A Higlie sues James Higgins for support claiming he has contributed nothing though he is said to be worth 10000 dollars. She also seeks restoration of her maiden name Lydia Gather. The couple have been married one year. The weather: Sunday fair and warm.
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Lydia A. Higelie
James Higgins
Lydia Gather
Mogadore & Akron Railway Co Incorporated Details
The Mogadore and Akron Railway Company was incorporated on Thursday by W. A. Hehnel W. W. Pope Z L Herndon TB Ream and W W Pope Jr to extend Mr Wrenches Belt Line project and connect with the Wheeling and Lake Erie at Mogadore.
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Mogadore & Akron Railway Co
W. A. Hehnel
W. W. Pope
Z.L Herndon
TB. Ream
Mr. Wrench
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Moxadore
Salvation Army Commander Booth Tucker to Visit Akron
The Commander of the Salvation Army New York City, Booth Tucker, will visit Akron on Wednesday, June 18. A public reception is planned in one of the large halls with Col. Holt and staff and the Cleveland band accompanying the commander.
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Booth Tucker
Salvation Army
New York City
Akron
Col. Holt
Band of
Cleveland
British envoy to U S may succeed Pauncefote
London May 31 The likely successor to the late Lord Pauncefote as British Ambassador to the United States is Michael Henry Herbert who serves as nominal secretary to the British embassy in Paris. The appointment would follow Pauncefote's passing.
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London
Haha
Michael Henry Herbert
Paris
United States
Pauncefote
Locating Cash In Windsor Case Sparks Legal Action
Investigators report about 5500 dollars in cash and a 5000 dollar note taken in a fraud case involving two men who posed as agents for an elderly woman. The affair, connected to Lord P, may lead to a civil action or court case next week after a guardian conference in England and King Edward's approval pending.
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Canerd
Sumner
Saturny
Herbert
Annount
Bimyoraing
Pon
Iady
Soldiers Grave Remembered By Buckley Post Team
Noting Memorial Day traditions, Buckley post members led a procession from G O R hall to Glendale Cemetery to decorate graves of soldiers with geraniums. Commander Joseph Limric coordinated the effort with the Sons of Veterans and Company F, aided by schoolchildren flowers. Services at the chapel followed grave decorating. Tomorrow, Sunday, at 9:30 a m.
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Sons of Veterans
Company FO. N. G
Buckley Post
G. O. R. Hall
Glendale Cemetery
Joseph Limric
Akron
Company F
Grand Army
W. R
Buckley Post to Attend Services at Grace Reformed Church
Buckley Post will attend services at Grace Reformed Church where Rev. Co. L. Alspach is to preach, continuing a local religious observance.
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Buckley Post
Grace Reformed Church
Rev
Co. L. Alspach
Akron Maccabees Celebrate Decoration Day Picnic
GOOD FORTUNE more than Akron Maccabees and many from nearby towns attended a Wig picnic at Connenut Lake Pennsylvania Decoration Day. Eleven coaches carried the merry crowd from Akron while sunshine and fine weather blessed the day. Trains ran on time and participants enjoyed a long park stay with a Barbertons vs Ravenna baseball feature. Return passengers reached Akron Friday night tired but content, marking the event as the largest and best picnic in years.
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Akron
Ravenna
Maccabees
Hal
Dedication of St Augustine's Church in Barberton
Special correspondence reports the completed St Augustine's Catholic church in Barberton to be dedicated Sunday. Bishop Horstman will lead ceremonies, with many clergy and civic participants. A procession follows the 2 pm service, ending with confirmation of 87 members and a dedication sermon by Rev. Graham if weather permits.
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Barberton
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
J. Rf, Horstman
D. Lk
Cleveland
Ducal Ivebler
Mawel
Angus Fine
Adam Storrmann
Doyles Town
Daniel Crotty
Hudson
Ter
Firahan
Shelly
Feanelx Horst
Vermilion
de S. Maher
St. Vincent É Church
Alton
J. Th. Brown
Bernd
Rchestral Uins
Handx
Anto Tony
AL Huon Uhiner
Baird Ave
Third Bt
Lake Ave
Sixth St
Paige
Hulghis of
St John
M. B.A
C. I
Graham
Not To Change Hands North Ohio Traction Firm
Cleveland May 31 Finance in Its Issue of today notes that Everett Moore control of the Northern Ohio Traction Company will probably not be sold. Everett has resolved to keep the property, believing in its future development and the large earnings the company has shown this year. The syndicate's recent sale of valuable securities makes retention of the Northern Ohio Traction Company probable.
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Cleveland
Finance
Everett-Moore
Ohlo ‘Traction Company
Everett
King Edward in Row with Salisbury Over Peerage Honor
London May 31 royal circles buzz over a reported row between King Edward and Lord Salisbury. The King pressed Sir Ernest Cassel for a peerage to honor 200000 pounds donated to fight consumption. Salisbury refused. A second dispute involved the Duchess of Buccleuch as the King dined with them, threatening to cancel and later reversing, while nobles privately disapprove of the King's social life.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Edward
Sir Ernest Cassel
Ernest
Buckingham Palace
Buccleuch
Buccleutch
Alexandra
Possible Drowning After Canoe Found in Summit Lake
A green 15 foot canvas canoe full of water and with a bottom hole was seen floating in Summit Lake. A nearby saloonkeeper found underwear and a red sweater in the boat, a fishing pole tangled in a small sail, and a paddle marked with the nameRal. A black slouch hat was recovered. Authorities searched without success by Saturday afternoon and investigated earlier sightings of two youths in the canoe.
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Summit Lake
Nolan
Long Lake Park Opening Draws Modest Crowd
The formal opening of Long Lake Park occurred Friday with a smaller crowd than hoped, the turnout affected by the steamer not operating.
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Long Lake Park
Repairs halt navigation on canal near Weethamia at seven
Repairs on the canal have temporarily stopped navigation near Weethamia and Main, by Howard, at 7:00 in the evening. The disruption affects local traffic and requires patience until work resumes.
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Weethamia
Main
Howard
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