Detective Sherman Speaks to County and City Commissioners
A draft audio presentation by the Board of County Commissioners outlines statements by Detective Sherman and Officer Wesber regarding charges against Mr. William Smith. The City Commissioners have not yet decided to act, and tensions reflect jurisdictional questions between Akron police leadership and city authorities.
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City Hall Keeps Silence On Detective Sherman Report
City Commissioners have not yet ruled on the out of town detectives claims. They plan to supervise investigation of police department affairs and will see the matter through to the end.
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Akron Police Shakeup Rumors Stir Local Fray
The Akron Chronicle reports Detective Sherman plans a surprise disclosure about the police force. Speculation centers on forged identities and a planned robbery with a saloon keeper to expose corrupt links, with Acting Chief Duns and Officer Washer amid a widening intra department dispute.
British Shift to Kitchener Command Sparks Boer War Hopes
British press reports a sharp shift in mood as Lord Kitchener takes command to wage the Boer War with renewed vigor. Despite early setbacks at De Wet’s group, optimism grows that swift action will crush Boer resistance and restore British momentum in the Orange River region. Reports from Cal Settle describe Boer detachments moving to join De Wet, then dispersing after engagements, amid mounting public scrutiny of war coverage.
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Ten Years Van Wert GO Nev S2-(Spl}-Mre
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a ten year span and names Van Wert and Nevada. Limited readable details describe a case involving a family and a sentence. No clear event date or full names present.
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Commissioners Seek Evidence Allocation From Detective Sherman
Commissioners this morning indicated that after all evidence is taken, Detective Sherman will be asked to specify what portion of his time has been devoted to gathering evidence against rioters and what portion toward building evidence against policemen that could aid in the Chief of Police contest.
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Sherman
Barberton Triumphs In Football And Wrestling Actions
Barberton athletes thanked for a strong showing after defeating the Brooklyn athletic club of Cleveland 23 to 0 in football on neutral grounds. Billy Coleman won his wrestling bout as fans saw a late season star event. Attendance near 200. the midwinter fair and Tracyball events addressed but a social club dance drew guests.
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Brooklyn Athletic Club
Cleveland
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Barterten Social Club
Tracyball Weines
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Harry Gilmore
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Wiest
Out of Town Detectives Tackle City Riot Bills
The article notes four out of town detectives assigned to riot cases, presented to the City Council with a total of $1605. Names of the detectives are not listed. their initials are shown. About half of the amount is to be paid by the city.
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County Committee Reports Higher Costs for New Workhouse
The committee reviewed the County Commissioners report and rejected it. Construction costs for the new workhouse allegedly rose to over 20000 from an original 2500. Funds appear overdrawn by about 270,000? Increase in taxes cited.
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Canton
Jeter McCarty
Fragmented note on West End communication and power
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions West End, communication with the outside world, telephone, electric came le and chenghr tie demace will be oe pairet oa few doe.
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Battle Resuited Amid Rebel Clashes in South China
Fragmentary report describes battles between rebels and villagers near Sam To Hui with heavy casualties and refugee movements toward San Francisco. Washington officials report appeals from southern provinces to the State Department as Wu refuses mediation. Dispatches note Empress Dowager influence and reform movement debates in Western China.
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San Francisco
Prem Heng Kang
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Walsh Denies Sale of Transit Line In New York Report
T F Walsh president of the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls Rapid Transit Co returns from New York and denies a story that the line has been sold to the Northern Ohio Trajectory Co. He demands a correction to Wednesday's story and announces improvements for the Barverten and Cuyahoga Falls lines.
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T. F. Walsh
Akron & Cuyatees Falls
New York
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Akron Barbary Company Denies Price Cutting Report
An Akron official told Democrat reporters that claims the Akron Barbary Company planned price cuts to control local business are false. The article notes Mr Bott suffered strokes but aimed to expand machinery and improve work quality, while the firm seeks to compete without reducing prices.
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Akron
Carpenter
Thieves loot meat market on Exchange Street in Doylestown
Thieves raided a meat market owned by Mr Frank Beister on Exchange Street Thursday night. A sack of small change was stolen from a barrel in the shop. the burglars left with money but the exact amount is unknown.
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Exchange Street
Frank Beister
Doylestown
Funeral plans for Frederick Caewail He Be Reick
A funeral notice lists Frederick Caewail He Be Reick of Cepatoga and Smiar as the deceased. Mr Caswell, the eldest Mason in Northersofte, will oversee the Masonic ceremony and related arrangements at the residence.
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Cepatoga Ar Wdeck Smiar
Tecmnem
Caswell
Northersofte Amd
Wants Their Heads. Reform Leader Iran? ELamion Ser. 30
Fragmented text suggests a chaotic report about a reform leader named Shengisi and references to renewal, tokens, and aims. Names and places are unclear, with garbled phrases and partial sentences. The readable bits imply political conflict or accusation but lack concrete facts.
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The Drama Awan Paralyzed. is ee betlewet thar TS Rye
A fragmentary notice reports that Awan experienced paralysis affecting dramatic events as TS Rye remains involved. details are unclear due to damaged text.
Local Clerks Unclear Note At Lew City
Vague OCR fragment shows partial reference to Lew City and a note about local matters. Readable names and details are absent, leaving an unclear event or action described without concrete facts or dates.
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