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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1900
Page
1
Forty one corporations with capitals of 5 million dollars or more were formed in New Jersey in the last year. State records show corporate fees have risen to over a million dollars in two years, with large issuances including the Serpesarians charter Co. and American Bridge Co among others.
Paris reports a grim outlook with 100,000 miners striking in the north and government leaders’ socialist rhetoric fueling a violent, revolutionary mood. Catholics resent plans to bar officials educated in religious institutions as clerical tensions rise amid bitter Catholic press reaction.
A fragment notes the government controlling church funds and blocking clergy from publicly voicing opinions on the matter, suggesting a suppression of religious leaders in policy critique and state influence over ecclesiastical voices.
Nov. dispatch from Kroor colony reports Capetown men released, followed by looting and burning of a mail train. A transport bound for Canada is being fitted to convey Lord Roberts to England.
Richmond Va Nov 1 Gen Fitzhugh Lee departed for Cuba last night and plans to return in about two weeks to assume command of the department of Missouri. He will oversee operations and report to military authorities.
Akron police arrested Charles H Wagner on burglary and horse theft charges tied to Monmouth Illinois. Wagner, a suspect in three counts, allegedly burglarized a house stealing $35 a team of horses and a separate break in. Authorities will transport him to Monmouth for trial.
A report notes a prisoner assigned to a pottery studio in East Akron as part of a work program. Details about the facility, supervision, and timeline are limited in the readable text.
A powerful cyclone struck Tourane and surrounding districts on November 1. The disaster left about 1,600 dead and 4,650 homeless as officials warn of widespread destruction across Cotati and Aus nam.
Berlin reports that all powers have officially assented to the first and second clauses of the Anglo German agreement. The Russian regard is especially friendly. The article notes the agreement will not be published by Germany.
The minister of war entered Con. Te Massien to assume command of the military Retool at Ventainblen. He requested all officers appointed from the school to be particularly cordial to Jewish officers.
The rushing season at Tuehtel college closed with sororities Kappa Kappa Gamma and Delia Gammas pledging Katherine Huggins Lottie Olin Bertha Widdecombe and Strock Sadler while courting Emily Dawson. The Zeta Alpha Epsilon fraternity pledged William Hackees Ray Huber FB M Robinson and Lone Stars added Clarence Carlton.
A traveling salesman, W. L. Stewart, announced his shift to supporting William Jennings Bryan, telling Akron Democrats that trusts destroy independent industries and that only Bryan can enforce laws to protect people. He recounted GOP failures and asserted Bryan’s plan to distinguish between honest wealth and predatory wealth, noting a broader push from fellow salesmen and locals.
A New York Sun Wall Street report says Bryan’s chances have improved and he could win Indiana and Illinois, with possible gains in New Jersey and New York. It credits speeches by BURCHARD, SCOTT, and COCERAN for shifting votes, noting the country’s Democratic tilt and moral influence among Catholics.
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