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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1901

Page

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Navarre Firemen Guests Entertain Massillon Visitors

Navarre fire department guests arrive in Massillon, tour Central engine house, hear speeches by Mayor Wise and Chief Hug, view new apparatus, enjoy oyster supper and band performances. A list of visiting officials follows and Massillon firefighters thank local citizens for their hospitality.

Massillon Central Chief Burkle Mayor Wise Chief Hug Emil Converse Navarre Missillon Department No. 1 Burkle Wise Julius Huy Ewil Converse Knights of the Hook and Ladder Co Wey Converse Robert Gachter Hus Frank Eshman H. Valk Roscoe Keller Maandolin Julius Hug Kern Ackennan Nicholas Frank Thomas Adley Phil. Loew Wim. Loew Henry Boyle Hattery E. Hattery FE. Converse A. Simler John Adams C. Wolf Ira Wolf Charles Vaanda John Miller C. Hodgson Ira Biddle R. Gachter H. Gachter Charles Brochm Ashman John Massillon Department

Canton’s New Hotel Plan Ties To McKinley Donors

A Cleveland Leader special reports President McKinley backs Canton’s new hotel with 5000 toward a 30000 site purchase for a six story fireproof building on the Saxton block. Mrs. McKinley’s sister and Mrs. George D. Harter provide 5000 each. The hotel aims to open near the old Saxton home and Grand Opera House, with six months to rise.

Canton Cleveland Leader McKinley Saxton Block Enterprise Barber M. C. Barber Washington

No Massillon Coal To Cleveland Dealers

The Cleveland Press reports all Massillon coal stocks in Cleveland are exhausted. Dealers cannot fill orders as mines idle due to hoisting engineer disputes. Shortage may ease if weather warms, but households switch to gas and gasoline stoves for cooking.

Cleveland Massillon

Man imagines he can murder and is jailed

In a summary court session Prosecuting Attorney Day ordered the release of John Saigot from city prison after testimony by the coroner and the prisoner, as officials considered the shooting of his brother Michael Saigot Monday an accident. Funeral services for Michael were held Thursday at St. Mary's cemetery. Meanwhile a delirious inmate imagined an attack by two Italians, whetted an imaginary knife, and muttered about doom for his foes. A drunken man nicknamed Silverwater sang, begged for a fine, and was accommodated once sober. Two more intoxication cases were heard, one with the blind staggers and another normal, both paying fines.

John Saigot Michael Saigot Lay Henger Morgue St. Mary’s Cemetery Silverwater

Library Notes German Language Books Now Circulating

Public library lists German language titles ready for circulation including Werner E Blume des Glucks Abelhagen Hans and Gretel Heimburg The Einziger Brader Wollf Julius Sullmeister Baumbach Trug Gold Erzah mngen and Marehen Ganghofer Edelweisskonig Stade Familie Buchholz Marlitt Die Zweite Frau Hillern Aus Eigner Kraft Teimburg Trudchens Heirat Erlkonigin Sankt Michael etc. Total circulation last week 180 books with 390 from children's room and various testimonials for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Foley's Honey and Tar product endorsements appear in ad copy.

Werner E.blum V. Stowe H. B Onkel Tom’ Hutte Marlitt Die Zwite Frau Hillern W. v Eigner Kraft Teimburg Trudchen Heirat Gerbaunt Erlost Heimburg W.—Lumpemullers E.—Vineta Glick Auf Heimatklang Eschtruth N. V Erlkonigin W —Herzenkrisen Love von Tollen Ganghoper L.—Klosteyager Storm F.—Immensee

County Row Over Architect Fee Incurred For County Cottage

Caxton April 12. Auditor Reed refuses to pay architect Til den 1479.25 plus 18 expenses for cottage plans at the county infirmary. The bill was denied after an injunction halted the project. Prosecuting Attorney Day reportedly says it must be paid. Saloonkeeper Michael Cavanaugh gets 100 fine and 20 days workhouse for liquor law violation. O A Zerbe pleads guilty to Sunday law, fined 26 and ten days in workhouse. Estate inventories filed for John Bell and Reuben Hall. Several marriage licenses issued in Stark County towns.

Caxton Reed Tilden Columbus McCarty Hare Stark County Anti-Saloon League Abe Bailey Charles Arif Charles Bast August Werner George Wagner Ambler Michael Cavanaugh Cavanaugh O. A. Zerbe John Bell Lawrence Township Reuben Hall Jackson William Siebe Navarre Carol Ue Dominick Massillon John Frederick Malzahn Matilda Lda Droge Crystal Spring Harry Clauss Miaidwe Ray Benjamin D. Baughman Ellon Clara E. Stutz Jacob Harig Mary Boekel Hast Green Ille

Mrs Day in Stroke After Sick Headache

Cantor April 13 Mrs Wm BR Day suffered a stroke at her home after a sick headache. Doctors attended as she remained in a precarious condition. Judge Day left for Washington yesterday and is to return this afternoon. An advertisement testimonials One Minute Cough Cure from T K Houseman of Manatuwoey Pa is included along with local business names.

Judge Day Washington Mrs. Day Ness T. K. Houseman Manatuwoey Chas W. Capples Tremont St Rider & Snyder Main St

Stick to It Baby Eczema Cure Promoted by Ga. Family

Geo L Heard of High Tower Ga praises Banner Salve after his infant's eczema covered body and caused sleepless burning. He claims the salve cured the child and impressed the family physician who urged persistence. Also notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin troubles and Dr Thomas Electric Oil for injuries.

Geo. L. Heard High Tower Rider & Snyder DeWitt Charles W. Cupples West Jremont Street East Main Street

No Goal for Boilers as Operators Face Coal Shortage

Some operators in the district, unable to produce a ton of coal, may be compelled to buy from producers in other fields to keep boilers fueled. There are signs of a break in the strike.

The New Building Advances in Friday School Board Session

The Board of Education met Friday with several members present and the secretary sick. Bids for rebuilding were not yet reported and a kindergarten plan was deferred. Michael Oberlin was granted a one month leave of absence. regular teachers will cover his duties. The board discussed charging admission for commencements, invitations, and possible West Side building plans amid city growth and new factories. Bills totaling $580.91 were paid as the session adjourned.

Board of Education Fox Humberger Michael Oberlin Oberlin Jones Stow Richville Avenue Nast Street North Street State Street West Tremont Street West Main Street Mordohus West Side Walnut Street Duncan Street Perry Street

Panay Peace Efforts and New US Naval Gun Test

Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Choate probing Britain's refusal to buy American refrigerated beef for the army, with Wilson noting administration effort and a possible unseen reason. Also details a five inch rapid fire naval gun test at Indian Head, boasting 3,330 fps muzzle velocity with smokeless powder, and implications for armor and foreign interest.

Panay Ie Choate England Wasuinaros Associatd Press Hay British War Office Department of Agriculture Wilson Great Britain United States Indian Head Proving Ground Knox New Orleans South Africa United Shites Kuov Congress

Panay Pacified By U S Philippine Commission

The United States Philippine Commission arrived to a grand welcome in Panay April 18. A statue of liberty with Lincoln, McKinley, and Taft pictures stood in the square. Lt. Colonel Scott became governor and Lt. Wilson treasurer of the province as the commission filed its plan for general civil government and a four plus three member legislative council.

Sax Josepe Brena Isuayo PanaAy Associated Press United States Philippine Commission Lincoln McKinley Taft Scott Forty-fourth Volunteers Wilson Washington Philippines Legislative Council Filippines

Trial opens in Menson case amid commissary scandal

The trial of Sergeant Menson opened with two witnesses confirming large quantities of Hour were stolen from the government Warehorse and sold by three commissary sergeants and two others, proceeds divided. Archbishop Chappelle, papal delegate, recalled to Rome. return unlikely. Only a few 4 burner gas ranges left at three dollars. Atma.

Manus Sergeant Menson Archbishop Chappelle Rome

Ripley Trial Opens Defense Denies Knowledge of Key Suspects

In Ky April 13, testimony on Ripley’s link to troop movements to Frankfort continues. The defense contends Ripley barely knew Powers Finley and Taylor, arguing the case makes mountains from molehills. Taylor described being in tears over Goebel’s death and fearing a riot, while Ripley offered to organize his company.

Franxkromr Associated Press Ripley Frankfort Wharton Golden O'Neal Powers Finley Taylor Bradley Yost Goebel

Apostle Cannon Dead in California Mission Leader of Mormons

Apostle George Q Cannon, a prominent Mormon leader, died in Monterny California. Born January 11 1827 in Liverpool he arrived in America in 1844 and was ordained elder in 1845. He joined the Nauvoo exodus to California in 1846 and spent years in Hawaii. He founded the Western Standard in 1855 and became a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles in 1880. He served as a delegate to Congress from 1872 to 1880 and was a counselor to the church president.

Monterny Cal Associated Press George Q. Cannon Church of Latter Day Saints Liverpool England America Nauvoo California Hawaiian Islands Western Standard San Francisco Quorum of Twelve Apostles Congress Mormon Church

Ohio Coal Output Gains Across Counties in Year

The state mine inspector's report shows coal output up by more than 3.5 million tons from the previous year, with nearly all of Ohio’s 30 coal counties increasing. Athens county leads gains with 38,048 tons, Perry second at 738,000 tons, and Columbus, Columbus, and others trailing. Lump coal production hits 14,234,260 long tons. combined coal product totals reach over 42 million long tons.

Athens County Gous Perry Jackson Hocking Fenith Tata

Prisoners Released From Alcatraz Under McKinley Order

President McKinley issues an order directing the release of about two hundred Alcatraz prisoners belonging to volunteer regiments who were sentenced for minor offenses. The plan allows them to return home with their units.

San FraNcisco Associated Press McKinley Alcatraz

Gold bars found and listed in ship tale

Missing gold bars believed stolen from the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse were recovered by the steward during cleaning. Western rates reduced on one way trips from Chicago via the Wisconsin Central Railway to several western states and British Columbia, effective February 12 through April 30, with inquiries to agents and listed contacts.

Associated Press Chicago Wisconsin Central Railway Minneota North Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon Washington British Cortuna T.D. Campbell D. P. AL Carew Building Cincinnati CE Johnson, Kp, 621 Park Building, Pittsburg, Pa. Cu. Jas. C. Poni. Gen’s Milwaukee, Wis

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Canton’s New Hotel DT. Frank & Co Nj Pureny P Glaveland Library Notes BE. C. Boice Sumers Point W. Cupples Lremont St B. Presson Pressonville Kan Foley County Seat News Wm.r. Day Dr. Thomas Washington News Indian Head Commission Panay The United States Commission Ter Apostle Cannon Ohio Dr. Wood Dean P. J. Cordier Mannington Cape Bathe
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