13 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
1
Buffalo dispatch reports Secretary Cortelyou stating the President’s condition has somewhat improved. He is conscious and free from pain with pulse at 128 and temperature 99.8. Cabinet members visited his bedside as physicians worked through the night.
Reports from Buffalo on September 18 describe Dr Mann noting collapse with limited heart activity yet moments of surface hope. Clergyman Sykes delivered sympathy resolutions while Mrs McKinley remains excluded from the room. Later quick rallies offered brief optimism before renewed fears of death dominate the Milburn House scene as cabinet members and Durkes are summoned.
Anarchists plan targeted action against an English prince with mentions of Montreal and New York dated September 12. Police monitor alleged plot and security measures are discussed as authorities review threats and potential suspects.
A Montreal dispatch claims several anarchists have arrived to threaten the Duke of York during his planned visit. The Democrat prints the Telegraph’s note of alleged assassination intent and security concerns surrounding the event.
Reuters reports from Constantinople that El Hajaz and Ais provinces, aided by independent Arabs, have revolted. About 50,000 men are under arms as 40,000 Turkish troops pursue the insurgents and General Destast Pasha seeks further reinforcements from the Sultan.
Eight London boys aged about 12 to 15 are held on suspicion of knowing details about the death of Homer Reac hard, an 11 year old found shot near his home weeks ago. Police say they have linked all the boys to the crime as part of the inquiry.
A report notes individuals ranging in age up to 18 years with the majority around 14, indicating a focus on juvenile ages. No further identifying details or dates are provided.
A Central Labor Union meeting read a notice from the Ohio Federation of Labor urging Akron unions to send delegates to the state convention in Youngstown. Motion carried to send a delegate, elected O. S. Beavers to represent the S. S. U. Delegates from the local Federal union announced a smoker and open meeting at Young's hall. The Executive Board member G Cartmell of Chicago spoke to local carpenters, and Labor Day fees showed $3 cleared by the celebration.
New mines at Pitty acres of 18W coal in Doylestown are being opened by John J. Wagoner with plans to hire many workers once arrangements are made. Wagoner gained control in July and located a rich flat coal deposit. He rejected rumors of a Cleveland syndicate seeking control of all local coal interests.
Akron Pure Milk Co manager H G Goodwin states milk will not rise above six cents per quart. He dismisses rumors of an eight cent increase and denies any ties to Hastings In Austria Co or Hastings Industrial Co. He says they may buy routes and equipment to benefit the public and avoid fighting milkmen.
The Hire Railway Co marks the completion of its long spur in the South End. The line’s length reflects additional spurs branching from the main Hire toward South Hud shops and the new factory site at the terminus.
Built by Webster, Camp and Lane Co. Much material for the new factory has been placed on the ground and the shop building will progress rapidly now that construction has begun. Col. D W Thomas, contractor for the project, is dissatisfied with the Akron brick shapes and sizes planned for use, believing faster progress could be made with alternative brick forms.
As the new college year nears at Buchtel, tickets for the lecture course are selling rapidly. Canvassers work to secure co operation with the faculty to avoid a deficit, while professors emphasize high quality talks with messages of value. The program is educational, not a competitor to city amusements, aiming to elevate thought and knowledge for Akron’s residents.
London September 13 Prince denounces the so called common murderer as the same as Czolgosz and calls the act a shocking crime reflecting on the era. The remark highlights international condemnation of political assassination.
Krapotkin in a news agency interview termed the assassin an ordinary murderer and urged no political statement on the act. Enrico Malatesta, an Italian refugee, argued that such acts bring trouble to the innocent, citing Spain and Italy’s past anarchist outrages.
Akron visitors left Cleveland after the G A R convention and election of officers. Rail traffic packed lines, with the G A R train requiring extra engines for heavy crowds. Accidents were scarce and officials moved to appoint agents in the hive department as recommended by Chief Merte.
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