Public dispute over Akron police chief race and detective misconduct
A citizen accuses Detective Ed Sherman of planning robberies with William Smith, with Chief Dunn demanding explanation. Sherman’s denials and Smiths corroboration spark calls for a board investigation as Akron police leadership faces scrutiny amid a heated campaign for Chief Washer’s appointment.
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Dunn
Smith
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Board of City Commissioners
Poace
Tex
Washer
Police
Davitt predicts French and Russian interference in South African struggle
Michael Davitt, the Irish Boer advocate, claims intervention by France and Russia is likely as Belgium Dutch and German press hint at it. He argues timid diplomacy failed and Kruger's manifesto could expose England's conduct. Davitt notes Paris demonstrations and Paris French journals press for action while British papers doubt a move.
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New York
Michael Davitt
Cales
Journal Today
Davitt
Kruger
England
the Hague
France
Russia
Paris
Waldeck-Rousseau
Phin
Hospital Trustees Meeting On $100,000 Gift Offer
Mr J B Wright of the Board invites citizens interested in accepting Mr Barker's gift of $100,000 in interest bearing securities to meet with hospital trustees and committees at the hospital tomorrow evening at 7.
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J. B. Wright
Board of
City Hospital Trustees
Barker
City Hospital
Boers Prepare Fresh Strikes on Cape Colony Front
London dispatch reports from Pretoria dated November 25 that Boers plan new border attacks on Cape Colony. Disaffected Dutch with supplies and hidden weapons are ready to join, as Boers show renewed energy in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony areas.
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London
Standard
Pretoria
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Orance River
Plot to Assassinate President McKinley Reported
New York authorities warned by Jetter of an anarchist plot to assassinate President McKinley. Police have the accused’s name and have forwarded the information to the secret service for action.
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Doken
Jetter
Explosion at Westinghouse works injures five in Pittsburgh
Five men were seriously burned in an explosion at the Westinghouse Air Brake Company works in Allegheny early today. Foreman W F Pillary, who sparked the blast by carrying a lit lamp near gasoline barrels, was fatally injured. The others were badly burned but likely to recover as the building sustained minor damage.
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Pittsburg
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Allegheny
W. F. Pillary
Perhips
German National Bank Receiver Reports Depositors Paid Ninety Percent
O. P. Tucker, receiver at Newport Kentucky, states that despite teller Brown taking 191000 dollars, enough assets remain to satisfy ninety percent of depositor claims. The disclosure appears in the bank’s report filed in Washington.
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Washington
O. P. Tucker
German National Bank
Newport
Brown
Moler & Sons Dry Goods Fails in Columbus for 150000
Columbus Ohio November 27 George G Moler and Sons leading dry goods merchants failed tonight for 150000. The firm had expanded after leasing the Hester building and stocking a large inventory. Assignees are Henry Booth and Tutler Sheldlen. Washington November 27 Spl In the war tax cut of 30000000 the beer tax is under review with a possible rebate of 7 1 4 percent of the tax.
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Columbus
George G. Moler & Sons
Hester
Henry Booth
Ane
Tutler Sheldlen
Washington
Revenue commissioner Geo W. Wilson dies in Washington
Washington Nov 27 Geo W Wilson Commissioner of Internal Revenue died there shortly before 10 oclock this morning the news desk reports. The widely respected official held the post for years and oversaw major tax enforcement programs. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
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Washington
Geo. W. Wilson
International Revenue
Fitzsimmons Cites Return to Ring After Season
Toronto pugilist Fitzsimmons says he may not retire after his current season at the Opera House and will offer opportunities to present challengers for a measure of skill in the ring. He recalls Jeffries' latest challenge and rejects a sham advertising match proposed by Brady. The report also notes a WT U meeting pending action and a closing sale ad for M. O'Neil & Co on Oriental rugs and draperies.
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Toronto
Ont
Robert Fitzsimmons
Brady
Pita
M. O'Neil & CO
M, O'Neil.& CO
Croker Calls Reformers to Prove Sincerity on Purity Drive
Richard Croker in Wanstead England challenges New York reformers to prove their sincerity against charges that Tammany wants to purify the city. He defends the city government as honest and notes Republicans dominate police leadership while arguing reform effort hinges on political motives. Also brief notes on Thanksgiving hotel closures and the Lewis Rohr funeral plans in Canal Fulton.
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Tammany
Ar Croker Ale
New York
First Time Doors Closed In Years In City Theatre District
New York scene shuts major hotels and fashionable cafes at 1 am marking the first dry hour in years. The theatre district’s entertainment venues closed for the night and did not reopen until morning as the new prohibition period began.
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New York
Lbarrona
Maaraoinao
Justifiable Deceit and a Coffee Habit Cure
A Cincinnati man credits his wife with covertly switching him to Postum Food Coffee, leading to better sleep and stronger nerves. He recalls refusing the change, then reaping health benefits once he realized the deception, while noting others resist the swap yet some switchers see clear improvements.
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Ike
J. B. . Huttensmiller
Olucinasts
Ohio
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