14 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1900
Page
1
The Board has studied a police force reorganization for weeks creating Captain and Lieutenant posts to replace several patrol roles. Salaries rise about 420 yearly. Chief remains 1200, Captain 1025, others set proportionally. Possible ten new officers debated amid political opposition.
Irish MP Michael Davitt reports from Paris that Kruger’s voyage to Europe excites continental press and may trigger revelations. He says Chamberlain will read Johannesburg letters linking the colonial office to the Jameson raid, and that Kruger’s Europe visit could affect powers and China inquiries.
Havana reports that the Nationalist party aims to press Maximo Gomez into the Cuban presidency as the republic forms. Secretary Root, welcomed by Gov Gen Wood, allegedly joins a fishing trip with Cuban leaders while Horatio Reubens nears retirement as loan admin legal adviser. General Lee heads to the United States as Wood assumes control and fever cases rise to seventy six amid the cold spell.
London reports preliminary department estimates indicating Parliament must vote 0 million pounds to sustain the South African war until January 1 and 20 million more to end it. It sets the cost of conquering each Burgher at 2000 pounds, noting the war is the costliest in history by proportion to enemy numbers.
Brussels reports the arrival of President Kruger amid a five hundred fifty society alliance preparing an address for his visit. A 10 000 strong parade is planned as representatives meet him at the railway station with a commemorative album. Port Said notes his arrival at Suez today and expected advance to the next stop.
Miss Louisa Perpont Morgan, eldest daughter of J P Morgan, will marry Herbert Livingstone Satterlee tomorrow afternoon in New York. The banker will lavish more than 170000 dollars on the wedding, making it a brilliant social event. Morgan reportedly turns down several foreign titled suitors.
A fragmentary note notes a probable candidate linked to U 8 and mentions Benu Jor and Tudge Cantrill. The text hints at fame from an unclear training or activity labeled Goebyely msnaiedy, with no verifiable context.
The article reports on a costly theatrical venture where an Akron grocer backed his son as manager. It highlights financial losses, the fate of the touring company, and lingering questions about the venture's shenanigans amid a broader page of court and estate items.
Alaytian November 14. Sergeant Edwards of the Third Canadian regiment was to wed Miss Donovan today when he killed himself at the barracks. No cause given. Detroit Bridge & Tron works burned this morning in Detroit, causing $65,000 damage.
At the quarterly meeting in Cleveland the Southern Ohio Traction Company announced a dividend. Directors discussed future expansion toward a north south system linking Cincinnati to Toledo with tracks from Minster to Lima and connections to Akron heavy stockholders. Will Christy presided as president with statements covering six months of operations.
A young athlete describes health improvements after switching to Grape Nuts, noting weight gain, better sleep, and steadier meals. He credits the cereal with sustaining energy for indoor work and repairing appetite, while warning overconsumption can cause discomfort. The account references a famous family member and a producer’s statement on dietary claims.
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