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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1895

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A P A Fight Looms Over August Police Changes

Omata's A P A fight intensifies as Churchill Russell adherents prepare to install new police and fire commissioners overnight. Judge Scott ready to issue orders to aid the plan, with arrests expected if resistances occur, and Chief White targeted in the crackdown. Other cities report a brutal incident against Mrs Hattie Covey, a Miller county case of mistreatment and legal moves against Merritt for illegal game dealing, plus a Chicago patent dispute over cedar paving and a mysterious Endeavor delegate disappearance.

Omana Churchill-Russell A. P. A Jude Scott Covell Armer Churchill Scott District Court White

Jackson business man Baker MIA after 10 days

Charles T. Baker of Jackson Michigan arrived with his wife about ten days ago and has since vanished. Mrs. Baker returned to Clinton Iowa and told police she fears his death. No trace of him has been found.

BurraLo Charles T. Baker Jackson Mich

Bathing Tragedy at Grimsby Ends in Neck Break

Niagara Falls July 31. Alexander Logan son of ex Mayor Logan drowned in a surf bathing accident at Grimsby. He dived into waves three feet deep and struck sand with force, breaking his neck.

Niagara Falls Alexander Logan Logan Grimsby

Aurania Reaches Port in New York After Distress

The Cunard Line steamer Aurania under Captain McKay from Liverpool and Queenstown arrived in New York today after being reported in distress about 800 miles east of Sandy Hook. She was delayed by damaged machinery.

New York Cunard Line Aurania McKay Liverpool Queenstown Sandy Hook

Convention Called For Puddlers In Sixth District

Cleveland dispatch reports a July 31 call for a Youngstown convention on Aug 10 to consider surrendering Amalgamated lodges charters and forming a new union after wage-scale timing disagreements. The move signals growing sentiment to break from Amalgamated. Also noted is William Gisser’s arrest and release in Cleveland for dodging German army service, plus a clash over fishing rights as Ohio authorities seize nets in Lake Erie.

Puddlera Cleveland Youngstown Amalgamated Association Britain Crangle & Co Monson & 80N Erie Ohio

Rod Mill Strike Settled in Cleveland Labor Accord

Rod mill strike ends after owners and National Association of Rod Millworkers agree to a 6 percent wage increase effective tomorrow. Only 22 mills exist. same scale to be offered to all.

Cleveland National Association of Rod Millworkers McKinley Coumsus Martin Adams Cincinnati Father O'Leary Adams John Ohmer

Holmes Case Heir Claims Accomplice Ready To Confess

Fort Worth attorney William Cappa states Minnie Williams heirs can prove Minnie and Annie were killed by Holmes Pietzel Quinlan and another man. The unnamed co conspirator will confess if police guarantee immunity. Excavations reveal bones and letters show Holmes insurance schemes. relatives meet police in Chicago to pursue the case.

William Cappa Fort Worth Minnie Williams Minnie Annie Williams Holmes Sixty-third Street Dora Peter Cigrand Emeline Cigrand Chicago Philomena Cigrand B. J. Cigrand Police Badenoch Fitzpatrick Cleveland Pat Quinlan H. H. Holmes Willoughby Michigan Quinlan Misa Ella Hitt

Beared Arrested for Shooting Five Men at Potomac Picnic

James Beard of Brunswick Md colored was arrested near Charlestown W Va and jailed on a charge of shooting five colored men at a picnic at Island park Potomac in this county. Beard fired during an altercation but no one was seriously hurt and he will likely be brought to Hagerstown on a requisition.

Hacerstown James Beard Brunswick Charlestown W. Va Island Park Potomac Beard Hagerstown

Heavy rains flood Marmaton River and crops in Nevada Mo

In Nevada Missouri a 12 hour downpour caused Marmaton River overflow and widespread flood damage. Crops including corn are submerged over large acreages and a flax crop was damaged by more than 25 percent per a local statistician.

Nevada

Notable Banker Is Found Dead on New York Street

A widely known banker, aged 70, residing at 36 Fifth Avenue, was found dead on the corner of East 66th Street. The body was removed to the 67th Street police station for inquiry. Royal Russians Start For Denmark. Grand Duke George and Grand Duke Michael, with Dowager Czatina, set course for Denmark amid health concerns.

New York Sir—Ounon Wormser Fifth Avenue East Sixty-sixth Street Sixty-seventh Street Denmark St. Petersscura Czatina Russia Grand Duke George Czarwitch Michael

Troops at Jackson's Hole and other dispatches

A war department dispatch from Omaha reports the Eighth Infantry battalion from Fort Russell, led by Major Bisbee, left Market Lake for Marysvale with ten days of supplies as cavalry moves toward Marysvale. General Coppinger not heard. infantry may reach Marysvale in six days. Also: President Cleveland buries his coachman William Willis with Masonic rites, and a White House steward attends. Multiple brief items follow from Chelsea Massachusetts, Florence Indiana, Lugalsport Indiana, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Birmingham Alabama, and Havana on weather, riots, and a yellow fever death.

Washmeron War Department Army Omaha Eighth Infantry Fort Russell Bisbee Market Lake Marysvale Tanadron Coppinger Cleveland Wasnixeton William Willis White House Sinclair Gray Gables

Mayor Strongs Plan Praises Saloon Keepers In New York

New York July 31 Mayor Strong speaks freely on the excise question and supports local option. He praises saloon keepers as up to par with other citizens, insists enforcement of the law is needed, and declines any candidate opposing local option. Also reports on Mount Logan hermit James O’Brien, a shooting incident in Coeburn, Va, and market listings in multiple exchanges.

New York Strong Roosevelt Lexow Committee James O’brien Mount Logan Jim Seamoor O’brien Seymour

Orrville Events Highlight Local Sale and Miscellany

A large crowd attended Orrville’s monthly horse sale with sixty head sold amid high hay demand and $11 to $15 prices. The town also notes Mrs. Samuel Gaely’s funeral, local business activity, road and street improvements, a potential county commissioner candidate's withdrawal, a pending malpractice suit rumor, and various village happenings including miners near Sippo, new bicycle feats, and community notices. Toledo Wheat Market report ends this item.

Orrville Mark McDowell Canton Pennsylvania Company Joel Markel West Virginia Pennsylvana Marsh McDowell South Main Street Techantz M. E Canal Dover Tschantz Leham

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Business Directory BANKS Urox National Bank Maseillon Onio Jos Coleman J. H. Hunt Qashier Ye. H.kikland East Mainstreet Massillon A. Conrad & CO Main Street Assell & CO Assillon Jos Dorns & Son Assillon Glass Factory Absillon Iron Bridge CO Atwater & Son Atwater's Exchange Street C F. von Kanel East Main Street Nendiveeecads Chineena Erie Street IAS Plase Boggs & Buhl Allegheny, PA City of Richville Avenue Kent Street Russell Street J.H. Bunnell Cortlandt Street Chattanooga Louisville & Nashville Railroad Mammoth Cave America Nashville Vanderbilt University Methodist Church Louisville Evansville St. Louis Omata Watertown Hattie Covey Bert Covey Jayville Carthage and Adirondack John Kirch Kirch Covey Kewanee, Ills H. Clay Merritt Justice Pyle Merritt Harry M. Stow Stow Endeavor Boston Christian Endeavor E. T. Gardiner Arcadia Neb San Frascisco Alcazar Theater Manuel Church Mexico San Antonio Vox Florida Athletic Club Laredo Eagle Pass Germany William Gisser Valley Railroad Reichswan Glaser Judge Caton Cubcago John D. Laton Illinois Supreme Court Oklahor Perry O. T Hattie M. Smith John E. Smith Brooklyn Sherman Columbus Kurtz Republican State Executive Committee Springfield Andrew Williamson Winchester James Wright Chenoweth Jsut London Tom J. Johnson Elyria Lorain L. Mauldin John W Devore James Blackburn Taylor Unger Sunfish Louis Vogel Portsmouth Stephen Strong Thomas Metsraw Homseman James ‘Lanner William Deafy" Miller Pat Daving Jack Wagner Waller Yards Frank Baker Bhawnea Williams Sisters Pletzel Reaping George F. Laner Laner Brewing Company Laner Brewing Company Emmet Danyers Hannibal J. W. Cain Fulton Loxpos Lora Wodehonuse Earl of Kimberly Hunter Haggard Stallam Hussey Ambreen W. Hussey Parkhurst Society Schultse Flusser Shalvey Jackson’s Hole Chelsea Mags Henry G. Clark Whitcomb Clark Italy Noa Plorencce Comacchi United Lugalsport Ind James Rosier John Miles Lake Maxinkackee Miniater Dun Milwavgse Edward C. Wall Democratic Central Committee of Wisconsin Japan Dun Senatora Vilas Mitchell Alabama Birmingham Ala Brookside Romer Chamber Havana Vilarddell Pittsburgh Pittsburg Mermitt Foreman Kittridge Hutchinson O'Day McDonald Philadelphia Clements Taylor Grim Lucid Burnham Washington McGuire Coogan Boyd Malarkey Farrer Wilton Buric Hunt and Heydler Loulaville Baltimore Beten Brooklsn Wachmuth St Louis Lousville New Yor Mary Rinaldi Washington Street Duke of Argyll Ida MoDele McNeilh Pittabourg Batimore Vay Washton Mayor Strong Hermit Sercent Coeburn Samuel May United States Mgr Nash Wise C. H May Timothy Elgin Creamery New East Liberty I. Co East Creenville Mary Sibottom M. E. Church Yoder North Lawrence Hannah Speck Johnson Barberton Tally Edwards Bert Vantine Sarah Thomas Justus Mary Spiker Wm. Roe Williams Sherrodsville Miller Place Sippo Jasper Green Miller Tam J. R. Williams Nettie Werner Greenville Dalton Stevan Corwin Brown Armstrong Apple Creek R. T. Price Meyer's Lake Bert Bitman Snyder's Corner Frederick Hartie Woodland Street A.V. Owens Mary Thomas Dustus Friend Z. T. Baltzly Toledo Toleve
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