22 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
1
Kruger arrived in Marseilles and received a hearty public welcome praising liberty. He spoke of Boer farms being burned and women driven from homes while men fight, pledging Boers will resist to the bitter end.
Kruger's reception in Marseilles featured grand decorations and jubilant crowds as the Gelderland docked and a salute rang out. He thanked the French government for sympathy and arbitration, while some laughter met his remarks on British conduct and the war’s brutality. Lord Roberts later reports a riding accident leaving him bruised but at work.
A report states Mrs Van Liew is left handed and alleges vitriol was thrown by her left hand. The liquid traveled about 35 feet beyond the victim and burned deeply into the bark of a large tree.
Charlestown reports the funeral of Charles Hoyt, famed playwright, moved from Saturday to Friday. Van Wert details the local murder case involving Mrs. Van Liew as acid thrown, target Miss Haniel, with witnesses describing the scene and potential legal questions on admissibility of dying statements.
Ravenna Ohio November 22. The marshal arrested George Garfield and John and Henry Ford, colored youths aged 8 to 15, for an attempted criminal assault on Marguerite Santera, white eleven year old, on Tuesday evening. Citizens threaten summary vengeance.
Puldeka Orphan, listed as bred by judges after a show in New York, drew attention in a red velvet stall with chrysanthemums. Report claims the horse was bought recently by a streetcar company official who fed and doped it, teaching it a faulty gait and nearly winning a ribbon.
Ashland Ohio Nov 22 A telegram from St Louis reports the death of B F Nelson longtime Supreme Reporter of the Knights of Honor for 18 years He previously worked with Ashland Press and Akron Tribune as a prominent Ohio Mason Knight Templar and grand lodge figure.
A two hour walkout in Vicksburg on November 22 involved conductors, motormen, and the powerhouse staff. The grievance centered on a newly appointed superintendent who resigned after the closure of the strike, ending the dispute.
The trial of Miss Jessie Morrison for the murder of Mrs. Olin Castle begins in FAMOUS CASE era in Bldorada Kas. The jury selection may take time as all parties are well known nationwide. Four top Kansas lawyers defend both sides and the case is expected to be hotly contested. Morrison claims self defense with emotional insanity as a reserve. Her father previously held a probate title and supports her.
A November gale sweeping New England caused damage from Weare New Hampshire to the Maine coast. Walter Hammer was killed by a falling tree limb near Weare. Structures fell in central New Hampshire and vessels faced peril along the coast as winds reached high speeds.
Baltimore dispatch reports four vessels overdue from four days to a week due to heavy Atlantic weather. Steamers Anmore from Liverpool, Bengalia from Hamburg, and Lord Brun from Glasgow are awaiting news. A four masted schooner J Holmes Aledsall, 16 days at sea from Boston to Baltimore, remains unaccounted.
Lena Bsedekcs, a 19 year old servant from Vienna, lies at Bellevue Hospital with lasting facial scars and impaired sight after Mrs. Max Wolf, former employer, threw carbolic acid during a jealous quarrel. Police have arrested Mrs. Wolf.
In Britain a court nullified the Taff Vale rail way company’s injunction against the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. The ruling bars action for picketing or damages and the company plans an appeal to the House of Lords.
Surprise marriage of City Clerk Charles H. Isbell and Miss Hattie M. Diehm occurred in Columbus last evening with only parents aware. The couple will tour Cincinnati and Chicago for 10 to 12 days before returning to Akron.
Nine hundred workers at the Plano Harvester Co in West Pullman have been locked out as disputes over a new wage-cutting system escalate. Managers suspended operations after failed talks with workers, signaling a serious crisis in the plant.
Commodore Ledyard names August Belmont James Stillman Oliver Hague Fred Bourne and Henry Walters as nyndigate to build the new cup defender Captain W Bh Duncan Sr will command the bow yacht Duncan previously led the defender in races against the Columbian. The Columbia will be refitted under C Iselin to defend the title against the challenger.
Cincinnati pursues a heavyweight showdown with Jeffries offering a $15 000 purse for a 20 round bout at Saengerfest hall. Jeffries demands a $25 000 purse plus a $10 000 side bet while Corbett must agree to a finish. Herman White states Jeffries would meet Sharkey or Fitzsimmons if Cincinnati secures decisive terms.
Cincinnati dispatch reports a conference with W A Brady Jeffries' manager and White offering a purse around 15 000 for a 20 round bout between Jeffries and Brown the defaulter from Corbett to be fought near February at Germantown bank News 15. Brady would only agree to a Corbett finish for a 25 000 purse with a side bet of 10 000 and a promise to return and settle the OOH.
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