26 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1900
Page
1
A joyful Kruger, described as affable and moved by Loubet's sympathy, visited the exposition grounds Monday morning. He toured the grounds in a car that drew a large international crowd, with people pausing exhibit work to cheer and applaud as he passed.
London reports the belief that Nihilist poisonings threaten the czar and possible death would bring suspense. The potential heiress may shift the line of succession with Michael feared to be next in line if a girl heir is born. Paris dispatch notes the Czarina's condition worsened by hysteria and collapse fears.
In Callais France lace factories are to be shut down today, risking 14 000 jobs as a lockout follows a strike. Patrols guard the streets and factories while troops monitor activity. Authorities ban gatherings and conversations near facilities to prevent unrest amid rising tensions.
Havana reports advertisements for bids to remove the wreck of the Maine, with the contract to clear the harbor by April A next. Bids will be opened December 1, and the wreck must be out of the harbor by that April date.
Mr Childs announces six year franchise granted by Stark County Commissioners for an electric railway between Canton and Akron to be operated by Akron & Canton Bloc k ee Railway company with $500000 capitalization. Work must start within 60 days and be completed by October 1 1901. Route to connect with Ling between Valley cities and Alliance, with private right of way sought from Blue Pond to Springfield Lake south to Stark line.
New York notes announce the Duke and Duchess of Manchester arriving for an American tour. Cineboat photographer Eugene Zimmerman and his daughter Helen, recently married to the Duke, host a welcome at the dock. The couple will first stay in Cincinnati, then travel by car to New Orleans, backtrack via the Northern Pacific, and end at the Duke’s estate in Ireland.
Louis A Lindemuth chaired a committee report detailing a plan to eradicate the city hospital debt. The audience, including prominent citizens, debated the proposal and adjourned to reconvene in a week to finalize steps with ministers to raise funds. Rev Lindemuth presented the report outlining fundraising actions.
Trustees learned a city council increase is possible for current and future costs but not to pay off existing debt. A five member committee was urged to organize Akron citizens to raise funds, with church meetings and cooperation from merchants manufacturers and unions to cover about 15,000 dollars in total debt and 8,400 dollars already spent on free services.
A fragmented remark from a historical page notes a person or event around Stockson with playful or cryptic wording. Readable fragments suggest a light local tone and character study without clear dates or places.
Etta Hill aged 14 obtained a divorce from James FH after alleging the marriage license was secured by fraud. The couple had lived together five days before the breakup. She accused him of deception and presenting a forged letter from her mother to obtain the license.
In a controversial case from dn Francie, November 26, 18p1, N C Palmer seeks a divorce alleging his wife Fannie Stockton was hypnotized into marriage. He cites his wife’s supposed mercenary motive and hypnotic influence as factors in the union and its unraveling. A story notes experimental claims about Grape-Nuts affecting mood and vigor.
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