Peril at Bay Five Hundred Insurgents Repulsed
Corporal Henry K. Dulabahn of the Nineteenth Infantry writes from the Philippine Islands detailing a night attack near Martellie by 200 riflemen and 800 bolos men. He notes heavy losses on the insurgent side, continued danger, and harsh conditions for American troops guarding Cebu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulebahn
Henry K. Dulabahn
Nineteenth Infantry
Bogo
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Jesse Calabahn
Williams Street
Martellie
Boul Long Bong
Otto Bonk
Marbelli
End of the Insurrection Prompts U S Officer Visit
First Lieutenant T F Ryan of the Fortieth United States Volunteers, with his wife and family, arrived in Alliance from the Philippines on April 5 and has been visiting there. He leaves for Newcomerstown after a stay at Mr and Mrs George M Higginbotham's home on West Main Street. Ryan believes Aguinaldo's capture signals the end of the insurrection while recalling native lines of communication in the Philippines. He will report to Washington after furlough ends May 1 to determine his next garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Ryan
Fortieth Regiment
United States Volunteers
Alliance
Newcomerstown
George M. Higginbotham
West Main Street
Ryan
Philippines
Massillon
United States
Washington
Aguinaldo
Fredericce-Bretz Wedding in Canal Street
Miss Ida Frederick and Mr. John H. Bretz wed at the bride’s aunt’s home on Canal Street in the drawing room under smilax. Rev. J. E. Digel officiated with Miss Sophia Kopp as maid of honor and Albert Bretz as best man. The couple left at 4:12 am for a two week honeymoon and will live east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Frederick
John H. Brets
Philippa Fielerth
Canal Street
J. E. Digel
St. John’s Church
Sophia Kopp
Albert Bretz
Edna Smith
Boner
Paris
Bretz
West
S. A. Conrad & Co
Emma Cronacher
Clarington
Louis Schworm
Akron
Knights of the Maccabees Convene Local Delegation May Convention
Delegates from the eighteenth district of the Knights of the Maccabees gather in Sibila's Hall to elect five delegates and five alternates for the Ohio convention at Akron May 28 and 29. Prof. H. M. Parker presides, L. E. Sisler aids as secretary, with J. E. Manghiman and W. J. Clark on credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Maccabees
Sibila
Ohio Maccabees
Akron
L. E. Young
Norwalk
Parker
Elyria Public Schools
Sisler
Sumit Country
J. E. Maughiman
Scio
W. J. Clark
Steubenville
W. J. Evans
New Berlin
R. Booker
Winfield
A. H. Abuck
Dalton
Nathan Lee
Massillon
Frank Miller
Strasburg
Ridle
Shanesville
O. R. Wiler
Hartville
John Caldwell
Sherodsville
J. E. Manghiman
W. L Clark
Ladies of the Maccabees Hold Erie District Convention
Fifteen delegates gather in Knights of Pythias hall South Erie street for the district convention to elect delegates to the Akron state meeting. Nellie C V Heppert of Akron presides as secretary is not yet chosen. Notable attendees include Anna C Locke Canton Jessie K Fagey Toledo and Mary E Stewart Massillon deputy commander. Visitors from Canton Strasburg New Philadelphia participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Maccabees
Knights of Pythias
Erie Street
Akron
Knights of the Maccabees
Nellie C. V. Heppert
Ohio
Anna C. Locke
Toledo
Jessie K. Fagey
Canton
Mary E. Stewart
Massillon
Strasburg
New Philadelphia
The
Sailer
Best Way to Cure Backache Claim
Claim states backaches stem from kidney disorder and Foley's Kidney Cure will fix the kidneys. Urges no substitutes and cites Rider & Snyder as source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rider & Snyder
W. B. Conklin
Bowersville, C
Delegates Chosen for State Meetings in Akron and Massillon
Nathan Lee of Massillon chosen as a delegate to the Knights of the Maccabees state meeting in Akron. Mrs. Lizzie Wendling to represent the Ladies of the Maccabees at their state convention in Akron. District convention adjourned after ritual demonstrations by Stark tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Lee
Massillon
Lzzie Wendling
Ladies of the Maccabees
Knights of the Maccabees
Sibila’s Hall
Stark
L. E. Sisler
Akron
F. J. McBride
Cleveland
Knights’ Convention
W. H. Young
Sparta
W. J. Evans
New Berlin
E. C. Karper
Canton
J. E. Maughiman
Scio
W. Clark
Steubenville
G. O. Roberts
Dennison
S. R. Booker
Winfield
W. H. Kagey
Louisville
Knights
Elizabeth Spence
Ubrichsville
Sarah Neiderhauser
New Philadelphia
Della Parker
Ida Newton
Lizzie Wendling
Mary White
Massillon Hive
President McKinley Pacific trip train details announced
The special train for the President and party will include all caboose and seven cars. It lists the Olympia private car for the President and Mrs McKinley on the westbound run, with the Campania almost a counterpart on the return. Descriptions cover car interiors, materials, and amenities. Also notes on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Wood's cough remedies with testimonials and retailer names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurn Gror
Associated Press
Pacific Coast
Omens
Diana
Pytion
Charmion
Olympia
Campania
Massillon State Hospital Board Nets April Report
The Massillon state hospital trustees met and approved April’s report. The facility was in satisfactory condition and grounds improvements were discussed. April admissions were 11, recoveries 5, improved and discharged 1, unimproved 1, deaths 9, with 774 patients remaining on April 15. Dr. H. C. Eyman is in Columbus on official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Massillon State Hospital
H. C. Eyman
Columbus
Guests of Elliott Lodge Demonstrate Noted Masonic Entertainments
Elliott Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Canal Fulton, hosted Clifton lodge members for its annual inspection led by Canton district lecturer C. L. Hiner. A Master Mason degree was conferred, followed by a banquet at the Presbyterian church. Masonry leaders from Massillon and Canal Fulton attended, and Massillon & Cleveland railway ran a special train for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Lodge
Canal Fulton
Clifton Lodge
C. L. Hiner
Canton
Hiner
Joseph Weaver
Clinton Lodge
Presbyterian Church
William Stover
Elliott Lndge
A. Rudy
Z. T. Baltzly
J. M. Bagigart
David Atwater
W. E. Hemperly
H. B. Garrigues
Massillon
T. N. Yost
Barewele
Baldwin
George Baldwin
Nuremberg
McKinley
Strikes in the South Signal Labor Action Across Mills
Organizers from the Federation of Labor camp at cotton mills in Raveien North Carolina and other Southern sites, planning a May 1 strike unless mill owners recognize unions and negotiate with them. The Danville strike, now two weeks old with 2,000 workers, is a notable precursor as Atlanta convention was postponed due to the labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raveien
N. C
Associated Press
Federation of Labor
Atlanta
Danville
Massillon Buries Itself in One of Its Worst Snowstorms
A severe May snowstorm cripples telegraph and telephone lines, halts trains, and leaves Massillon snowbound. Wires are down citywide, trains stranded east and west, and rail service disrupted as crews struggle to clear drifts and restore communication. Local residents recall similar storms, with rail and telegraph outages persisting into the day.
Empire Coal buys 30000 acres in Belmont County
The Empire Coal Mining Company completed a deal to acquire thirty thousand acres of coal land in Belmont county Ohio. Promoter L F Newman cites a total price of 1 250 000 dollars. The Rose and Morgan mines Pittsburg and Ohio Coal Company and the Neff mine are included. The annual output is planned to rise to fivefold with over one thousand workers to be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Associated Press
Empire Coal Mining Company
Belmont County
L. F. Newman
Rose & Morgan
Pittsburg & Ohio Coal Company
Neff
Aguinaldo Plea and MacArthur Peace Offer in Philippines
Aguinaldo appeals for peace to Filipinos and supports U S sovereignty. General MacArthur orders the release of one thousand insurgent prisoners upon oath of allegiance to the United States as pacification steps proceed. The address signals a clear national wish for peace amid ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filippinos
MacArthur
United States
Washietoy
Associated Press
State Department
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Philippine Archipelago
Philippines
Floods Swamp West Virginia Rivers See Devastation
Reports from across West Virginia describe widespread flooding after thirty six hours of heavy rain in the Ohio River valley. Major rivers including the Monongahela and Kanawha creeks are swollen, with valleys alarmingly inundated and residents urged to seek safety amid rising waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcecine
Associated Press
Loos
Ohio Valley
Monongahela
Tygarts Valley
Cheat
Little Kanawha
Big Kanawha
Guyandotte
Ohio
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T. K. Houseman
Manatawney
Chas
W. Cupples
W. Tremont St
E. Main St
Dean
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Charles W. Cupples
Tremont Street
Rider Z ‘Snyder
East Main
Fredericce-Bretz
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees
Hal
P. Hall
Boice
Somers Point
Tor
S. Chas
EE. Main St
Dr. Wood
West Tremont Street
East Main Street
Hospital Notes
Board of Trustees
Elliot
Massillon Masons
Fulton
Massilon
Leonard Smith
Levi Seaman
Middletown
Charles Breider
J.K. Merwin
Joseph Coleman
Ada Metz
Elizabeth Mets
Elizabeth Patterson
L. Pennock
Massilion
New Franklin
Columbiana County
Tremont Hotel
G.L &W
Uhrichsville
Navarre
Richard Edwards
Columbus Street
Main
Central Union Telephone Companies
Massillon Telephone Company
Central
Chas. W. Cupples
B. Presson
Pressonville
Kan
Stider & Snyder
Chas. W. Sopalis
W. Tremont ‘Street
America
West Virginia
Anderson Riggs
Sunny Lane
Tex
Mr. Rigs Chas
W.tremont Street
Main Street
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