20 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1900
Page
1
A Pekin dispatch says Chinese officials executed after the Pao Tua Pu massacre are viewed as martyrs by their countrymen. The Empress Dowager faces questions about powers' guarantees as court figures in Peking resist the foreign mediation. Washington reports Chinese population numbers with mix of percentages and totals.
A fragmented 19th century letter highlights debates over Postum as a coffee substitute. It cites a sixty year old tester praising Postum's health benefits, noting increased vigor and fewer stomach issues, while contrasting real coffee's stimulant effects and nervous tension. The piece frames claims from a Massachusetts reader and references a public health discussion.
Washington reports show several special orders occupying Congress as Secretary Long seeks a larger Navy. A plan to build two battleships is pushed to the calendar, with payments and pensions debated amid the drive to honor a late legislator.
The battleship Kentucky has been ordered to Smyrna to compel the Turks to pay damages amounting to 0,000 for injuries sustained by citizens following Indemnity.
Joe Ott, noted comedian known for his washboard routines, died at his New York home from complications of diseases. His wife Flo and daughter Flo attended him. Ott was 88. The Star notes his greatest success came with the act Gazer.
A dairy elephant was born Monday in the winter quarters of Ringling Bros in the city. It is claimed to be the first ever born in captivity. The newborn weighs about 200 pounds, stands 381 inches high, and has a trunk 18 inches long.
Eight masked men attempted to rob a Big Four bank at Marengo by dynamiting the outer door and vault. The explosion awakened residents. shots were fired at the raiders but no one was injured. They fled after the alarms rang at 2:45 AM, taking two horses and a buggy but leaving the cash safe damaged and deposits intact.
No Rev D C Stuart of Wyoming Pa is under arrest charged with the murder of his wife a bride of three months Stuart proclaims innocence and readiness for trial It was believed she killed herself in the event reports say authorities suspect foul play
Galveston on November 20 reports shelters for roofless residents whose homes were wiped out by the storm are being rushed to completion before winter. Officials warn that mild days followed by cold or wet weather could bring severe suffering and urge rapid construction and support.
Cincinnati nov 20 detectives close on the fall of Frank Brown who looted the German National Bank of Newport Ky A letter from Indianapolis reached a Cincinnati woman friend Brown seen there yesterday morning Receiver Theker continues work on Brown’s books with estimated shortage near 100000 dollars
A cablegram from Tandarage Castle Leesland dated November 10 reports the Duchess of Manchester wed last Wednesday. She will travel to America next Wednesday after business matters are settled and desires a public wedding at her Manchester home.
A student, Leonie M. Nash of Bradford, Payn stadene, was crushed to death after falling 110 feet while attempting to climb an iron ladder on the side of a high water tower in Mercer Heights yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred during a 4 high water flow. Navy 20.
An invitation to Akron women to meet next Wednesday in May at Buchiet College. The event is hosted by the Zeb tat ty the Ceouke gyhiuhsluy, Buchiet college committee, inviting local women to attend in the afternoon.
A new Akron Motor Carriage Company is formed with $100,000 capital and 100 initial jobs. Cleveland firm Woolry Motor Carriage helps establish the Akron plant, aiming to produce motor carriages locally within 60 days. Key Cleveland executives and local Akron business leaders named to management and staff roles.
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