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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1900

Page

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Two Commanders Killed in Battle and UK Relief News

London reports General Buller arrived in London from Alder shot this morning while crowds cheered at the war office. Other dispatches note Boer commandants Sny nn and Bod Bemass captured 20 prisoners and many guerrillas. Rumors say Lord Kitchener could be named under Secretary of War and Cadogan may continue as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

London Lord Roberts Methuen Sny Nn Bod Bemass Aind Lord Kitchener Lord Cadogan Ireland Duke of Marlborough

Copper King Daly Dies After Weeks of Illness

Daly the copper king died at 7 30 this morning at the Hotel Netherlands after a long illness from Brights disease. His family including his wife Marcus his son and three daughters were at his bedside. He had shown vitality and rallied recently before fading.

New York Daly Ile Hotel Netherlands Bright Marcus

Sells Divorce Case Heats Up In Columbus Court

Peter Sells, veteran showman, faces adultery charges from Belle Sells in a Columbus hearing. He admits money lending with Wm. Bott, a billiard and pool table maker, and Harris Lyons, a Pennsylvania railway official. Mrs. Sells counters with untaitfulness with a divorced woman.

Eran Showman Evans Belle Wm. Bott Harris Lyons Pennsylvania Railway Sells

Rail magnate Theney Villard flees at Ardaley on Hudson

New York reports Theney Villard, noted rail magnate, fled from Vie Auer residence at Ardaley on the Hudson at midnight. Death attributed to complications of diseases. authorities investigate cause.

Villard Railond Vie Auer Ardaley-on-the- Hudson Deaih

SESSION Of Only Eighty Days And Heaps Of Legislation

Democrats plan rapid action with concessions from stronger Republicans while Cuba's independence faces delay. The brief notes intense legislative push and party strategy as the session advances.

Short Specials from Across the Nation and Abroad

Brief scattered items report fever deaths in Havana and a three thousand five hundred Beckham plurality in Louisville. Berlin notes six killed in a railroad collision. Gov Nash pardons Robert McLean in Ohio. Washington dispatch predicts a tight Democratic-favored session with 80 working days and heavy bills, Cuba and constitutional issues delayed. Philadelphia mentions Cuba’s independence cause. Paris expo closes today. Canton reports Taylor leading McKinley in district race. Fort Worth notes Waxahachie fire. Chicago reports Hung and Seasom Music Hall fire on Washington Street.

Washington Independey Aladelphia Howard & Cresence Cuba

Secretary Long seeks 1902 Navy appropriation total

Washington and other briefs report Secretary Long requesting an appropriation of 87 172 030 85 for 1902, up 31 000 900 from 1901, excluding estimates for several new battleships, in a year of expanded naval buildup.

Washington Long

Sea Is Giving up Its Dead Twenty Six Bodies Washed Ashore

Halifax reports twenty six bodies recovered from the sea after the Monticello disaster. Passengers were badly battered, indicating they were killed by rocks. The gruesome find underscores the tragedy and toll of the ill fated voyage.

Monticello

Wall Street fears stock boom topple after election

News from New York reports fear that the unprecedented post election stock boom may be top heavy and collapse. The Standard Oil led gains last week with a value increase of 47,900 dollars. Up to today 26 of 35 shipwreck victims have been recovered, many bodies battered on the rocks.

Jone

Uncertain death toll as guests go missing after collapse

After a collapse, the scene reports dead and many injured. Names identified include Heck Clark of Doniphan Ma Rebecca Owens Eugene Dalton Shelby Dehart and an unknown man among the dead. Fatally injured are Winslow Stowe of Tennessee and Etta Hargraves. Workers clear debris hoping to locate missing guests.

Heck Clark Doniphan Rebecca Owens Eugene Dalton Shelby Dehart Winslow Stowe Tennessee Etta Har

Runaway Collision in Bank Alley Kills Horse

A collision between Dickson Transfer and Yochey wagons in Bank Alley at 7:30 am left one horse dead and another dying from injuries. Driver Albert Warden escaped serious harm, two horses were badly bruised, and both firms estimated damages over $200.

Bank Alley Albert Warden Dickson Transfer Company Market Street Market Mill Streets Dickson Frank Yochby Yochey Fred Hambley Hambley Warden

Blark County Telephone Company Faces City Council Tonight

Blark County Telephone company will appear before the council tonight. The ordinance committee is expected to report favorably on the measure.

Blark County Telephone Company Ordinance Committee

City Commission Adopts Sale of City Property

City commissioners directed the city clerk to advertise the sale of No 3 fire ration on Myrtle Place and the city lot at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets. The board estimates value at $2,000 for the No 3 property and $1,000 for the North Howard Street lot.

Afyrtle Place Howard and Furnace

Aged Citizen Zachariah Prentiss Dies in Portage Township

Zachariah R. Prentiss aged 84 years 30 months and 20 days died at his Portage township home after ill health since June. A Canadian N Y native, he lived west of Akron on a farm for decades and is survived by ten children including Mrs Frank Gleason and Mr Perkins L Prentiss. Funeral at 12 at the house and 1 at West Hill Congregational Church with Glendale interment.

Mr. Prentiss Canadaqua N. Y Akron Prentiss Elmira Hawkins Manerva Baird Frank Gleason Independence. C Perkins L. Prentiss Copley Annie Prep Uss Stewart Wilkesbarre Charles A. Prentiss Coventry Dean Cleerland Nettie Prentiss Adeline Prentss Hudson Bert Haze Prentiss Fairlawn

Hotel Fire in Poplar Bluff Claims Several Lives

A morning blaze at the Gilford House in Poplar Bluff Missouri left several occupants dead and others severely burned. Fire crews battled the flames as residents evacuated, with authorities continuing to identify victims and determine fire origin.

Poplar Bluff Gilford Milne

Burglary Aims to Alter Election Returns in Ohio

In Columbus on Sunday the Secretary of State’s office was burglarized though nothing of value was stolen. Secretary Kinney suspects the motive was to change election returns to districts where last week’s election was very close.

Columbus Secretary of State Kinney

Resolutions From Evangelical Alliance Move Former Ministers

At a Monday morning meeting the Evangelical Alliance adopted a resolution honoring Revs E R Williard J Tannar J W Kerns T P Post and W E A Pringle who have moved to other fields of labor It commends their faithfulness and efficiency as gospel ministers and as association members and orders the action recorded and sent to local papers for publication by J W Henninger and B C Caywood.

The Evangelical Alliance E. R. Williard H Elty J. W. Henninger B. C. Caywoot

Four Hundred Coal Miners Strike at Colbert Colliery

Shamoken Pa November 12. Four hundred coal miners quit work at Colbert colliery after the company discharged Walter Shumansk i. The colliery is completely tied up.

Shamoken Colbert Walter Shumanski

Simms and Whittaker Work Tomorrow at South Hart

Art Simms and Johnny Whittaker are scheduled to perform tomorrow at South Hart, bringing a dynamic double act to the venue. The show features live music and the pair's characteristic stage presence expected to draw local fans.

1000 Troops Signed for Nov 26 Boxing Match

A signed noon article announces a two round bout before the South End Athletic Club on November 26 to a decision. The fighters share 60 percent of receipts. Morris Collins of Buffalo arrives to assist Art lp in training. Both men claim strong chances, with dope favoring Simms for a recall of gross receipts.

Morris Collins Buffalo Art Lp Simms Williaves War Department Porto Rico Department of East G. W. Davis Manila Washington

Deaths Listed in Local Obituary Column

Slattery John Slattery aged 32 years 10 months 7 days died Sunday at his home 144 Lode st death due to consumption Prentie Zachariah Ry Peontisa 10 years 10 months 20 days died Sunday at his home on West Market st Portage township death due to old age Watman Mrs Mannie Tatman aged 26 wife of James Tatman died Monday at her home 607 West Cedar st death due to typhoid fever remains to Chillcothe for burial

Slattery John Slattery Lode St Cedar St Chillcothe

Agreement Reached to Cut Armor Plate Price

Secretary Long announced that manufacturing companies will supply armor plate at a substantial reduction from the recent bids of 400 dollars per ton. The decision was disclosed in Washington on November 13.

Washington Long

Canton Council Set to Pass Franchise Tonight

Canton officials prepare to approve a new franchise ordinance at tonight's council session. The measure grants rights to a local utility company, with approval expected amid municipal proceedings and public interest.

Births Reported for Mr and Mrs Dolphen and Brown Family

Birth notices list Andrew Dolphen at 20544 McCoyst and Mia with Friday November 2 as birth of a daughter. A second birth records W M Brown and Mrs Brown of 241 Yuleel with a Thursday November 8 date. Names appear garbled but indicate two newborn girls in local households.

Dolfmen Mia Andrew Dolphen McCoyst Brown W. M Brown Yuleel

Kempf Admits Guilt in Court and Won't Be Tried

Kentuckian Fernando Kempf surprised prosecutors by pleading guilty on a Monday to shooting with intent to wound. The state dropped the first count as part of a deal. the case obviates a trial. Prison Keeper Washer praised for securing Kempf’s confession in a clever investigation. James Brannan and Rogers also pled guilty. Henry Colling’s grand larceny case to be taken up next week. Gideon Carr’s bail set at 2500. court grants motion for release. Distribution order approved for Selberling estate funds totaling about 69 435. Jane Easterbrook seeks $1,000 life insurance proceeds with policy now payable to estate. (Continued on eighth page).

Ph Riat Henry Colling Northern Ohio Traction Company Rogers

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