Hathaway Dies Sudden in His Chair at 70
George W. Hathaway longtime Russell & Co. foreman died in his chair after internal strain from heavy lifting. A Mason and Grand Army member, he served as orderly sergeant in Company A at Civil War. Survived by wife Sarah and four children, with siblings listed. Burial arrangements not specified.
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George W. Hathaway
Massillan
Hathaway
Russell & Co
Mr. Hathaway
Sarah Uhlendorff
E. F
W. T. Hathaway
Cleveland
California
T .C. Hathaway
Kent
Masons and Grand Army
One Hundred and Sixty-Second
Railway Extension Puts Canton New Philadelphia Line Under Way
The New Philadelphia Advocate reports contracts let for the Canton to New Philadelphia electric railway from Navarre to New Philadelphia. Sections Navarre Justus go to Akron interests while Justus Strasburg to Cleveland partners handle the other. Bridges of iron and stone across Navarre Tuscarawas river and Ohio canal and near Beach City will form long spans with viaduct elements. An eight man engineer corps has completed surveys and work on private right of way moves ahead with ties and steel rails arriving at Canal Dover. Eighty pound rails and teams begin active construction between the towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Philadelphia Advocate
Canton-New Philadelphia Electric Railway
Navarre
Justus
Akron
Strasburg
Cleveland
L. E. Myers & Co
Chicago
Tuscarawas River
Ohio Canal
Beach City
Sugarcreek Valley
Sugarcreek
Engineer Corps
Canal Dover
New Philadelphia
Lewis Farm
Dover to House Road Upgrade Planned with Transferred Crew
The road will be first class in every respect and the engineer's office and construction headquarters will be at Dover. About seventy five men from L. E. Myers & Co. on the Canton Akron road will be transferred to the Dover end, with completion in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
L. E. Myers & Co
Canton-Akron
Taylor Clay Dead at Toledo Massillon Benefactor of Local Builders
Taylor Clay died Friday at the Toledo state hospital after a stroke. His body will return to Massillon this evening for funeral arrangements to be announced. Born in Massillon, he built many houses here and operated the Clay foundry and other ventures, leaving a wife and two children. His sister is Mrs. Mary Ogden.
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Taylor Clay
Toledo State Hospital
Massillon
Mr. Clay
Clay Foundry
Cornier
West and
Main Street
Clay
Tremont Street
William Bantz
Jarvis Avenue
Wissmar Avenue
Humberger
Main and
Clay Streets
George Falke
Frances Clay
Mary Ogden
New 160 foot flag pole to rise in city plot
Russell & Company plan a 160 foot flag pole likely the state s largest. The former 137 foot pole near the pond broke in three pieces after wind and rain during McKinley s death. The new staff will be built from three large poplar trees from the Yost farm southeast of the city and topped with a 72 inch American eagle. A flag raising ceremony will follow completion within two weeks.
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Russell & Company
McKinley
Yost Farm
Advance in Coal Prices Across Markets
Cleveland reports a 25 cent per ton rise on all coal grades and a 4.5 dollar per ton increase for coke by retail dealers. Current prices show anthracite at 6.50 to 6.75 dollars, Massillon lump soft coal at 4.25 dollars, and coke at 4.75 dollars. Also notes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for stomach and bowel regulation.
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Cleveland
Massillon
Injunction sought over Jackson township road master plan
Silas A. Conrad of Massillon files an injunction case against Jackson township trustees claiming the state road law changes to appoint township roadmasters violates the Ohio constitution. He seeks to halt further contracts and salary payments to roadmaster Daniel Hossler and to block clerk treasurer and trustees from enforcing the statute. A hearing on a temporary injunction is set for next Monday before Judge Ambler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Silas A. Conrad
Massillon
Jackson Township
McCaughey & Eggert
Charles Bremkamke
Joseph J. Zimber
Oziah W. Smith
George M. Strausser
John EB. Fierstoes
Daniel Hossler
S. A. Conrad
Treaserer
Ambler
Tracy Pioneer Escapee Now in Eastern Washington
Spokane reports Harry Tracy the fugitive desperado is in Eastern Washington in good health with four guns and 200 rounds of ammo, five days provisions, two horses. He crossed the Columbia River early yesterday and heads toward the Idaho line aiming to rob a bank or train. He promises $5,000 in a year to helpers and plans to reach Hole in the Wall country in Wyoming to live among thieves.
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Spokane
Wash
Harry Tracy
Oregon Penitentiary
Hole-in the-Wall
Wyoming
Earthquake reports exaggerated in California towns
Reports from Los Alamos and surrounding counties claim immense quake damage but are largely overstated. Local property losses in Log Alamos are estimated under four thousand dollars. The letter to the editor notes many quakes occurred since July 27 yet fissures and upheavals are overstated. A reader praises Sick and Nervous Headache Tablets for relief.
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California
Los Alarmos
Cal
San Luis Obispo
Santa Barbara
Log Alamos
A. A. Slasser
Peter Folk
President Fahey tightens grip on lawless miners in Shenandoah
Shenandoah Pa August 2 President John Fahey of district nine arrived last night and conferred with local miners union officers to enforce President Mitchells order against lawlessness. He vows all law breakers will face jail. General Gobin reports no disorder and maintains rigid discipline. The militia will not mingle with strikers to avoid provoking breaches of the peace.
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Shenandoah
John Fahey
District Nine
Miners’ Union
Mitchell
Gobin
Program of Sports at Russell Co Picnic Bra dy Lake
Arrangements for the Russell Co picnic at Electric Park Brady’s Lake on Tuesday August 5 include sports from 9 a.m. with events such as a Russell Co. vs Russell Engine Co. ball game and prizes donated by local businesses. A fat men's race, ladies wheelbarrow race, and after dinner contests feature prizes from cigars to flour and jewelry. Free dancing from 1 to 5, supper at 5 to 6, and return trains leaving Brady’s Lake at 6:30 and 6:45.
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Russell & Co
Electric Park
Brady’s Lake
Pennsylvania Station
Russell Co
Russell Engine Co
John Manusz
Rider & Snyder
O.E Oberlin
A. H. Coleman
W. B. Martin
Fielberth & Bischoff
George Falke
Z. T. Baltzly
T. J. Freig
A. Wendling
Maier
E. A. Heckert
Grading under way for electric lines expansion to the south
Work on the extended electric line from Cleveland through Massillon to Ak ron Uhrichsville progresses at Justus with about fifteen teams and many workers. Officials expect cars to run by fall, connecting Cleveland, Massillon, Uhrichsville, and Monongah in West Virginia by July 12, 1900. A letter from THOS PRICE confirms satisfaction with Gall Care Powder for animal sores and health.
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Justus
Cleveland
Massillon
Akron
Uhrichsville
Monongah
W. Va
A. A. Sluseer
G. Price
Miners Rally in Scranton Amid Strike Resolve
In Scranton on August 2 a mass meeting drew about seven thousand miners from city and surrounding towns. National President John Mitchell and local organizers urged unity, vowed the strike would end only by miners vote, defended relief funds, and warned against lawbreaking as the fight to secure demands continued.
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Scranton
Round Woods
John Mitchell
T. D. Nicholls
Adam Ruscavage
John T. Dempsey
Martini Memolo
Theophilus Phillips
Mitchell
United States
America
New York
Uneventful Day as Shenandoah Sees Camp Quiet
Shenandoah Pa Aug 2 quiet prevails as troops refine camp setups and most stay in camp after dark. An inquest into Beddals death began with four witnesses. testimony delayed until next Thursday. Witnesses recount a mob beating at the colliery. Deputy Sheriff Beddal fired only after being attacked. Crowd exceeded a hundred with many carrying clubs. Read the want column daily.
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Shenandoah
Beddal
Dre © Bindle
Miners’ Hospital
Thomas Beddal
Large Sugar Shipments Reach Atlantic Refineries
Philadelphia reports a record sugar fleet of forty four steamships carrying about 260000 tons of raw product from Java. Vessels will dock at Delaware breakwater or Baltic piers and unload in the next weeks for discharge across Philadelphia New York and Boston refineries. refiners prepare to warehouse and portion cargoes, with idle plants and bonded warehouses to handle the bulk.
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Philadelphia
Delaware
Java
Atlantic Coast
Samariangs
Sourabaya
New York
Boston
Salaries of Officials in Ohio Discussed in Legislature
Columbus August 2 Indications point to separate county salary bills alongside the code bill. Common pleas judges and county commissioners prepare independent measures. In large counties the judges may face inadequate pay if reforms do not pass.
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Columbus
Common Pleas
Plans of Operators Set to End Anthracite Strike
In New York Aug 2 operators reportedly agreed on a plan to break the anthracite strike by September 1. Loomis of the Lackawanna refused to publicize details while Kerr of the New York Ontario and Western predicted most of the strike would be over by Sept 1. Coal to be mined anew with a cautious restart as soon as sufficient workers return. An Erie Railroad official said the stoppage could end in a week or two.
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New York
Loomis
Lackawanna
John B. Kerr
New Yorks, Ontario and Western Company
Erie Railroad
Judge denies starvation order in labor dispute statement
Charleston W Va Aug 3 Federal Judge Keller issued a statement denying issuance of any injunction called the starvation order. He said the correction was not for personal reasons but to avoid misleading the labor versus capital clash and affirmed no order restricting supplies to the striking miners was issued.
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Charleston
W. Va
Keller
Urging Annexation Debate in Kingston West Indies
Kingston chamber of commerce condemns imperial neglect of the West Indies and rejects a £10,000 grant. Speakers urge annexation to the United States with discussions in newspapers. Some propose federation with Canada, but most writers favor American annexation as a last resort.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Chamber of Commerce
West Indies
United States
Canada
The Reids at Home Visit Reports Pending
Whitelaw Reid and Mr. Reid arrived in New York on August 2. Reid declined to discuss his England trip until after briefing President Roosevelt.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
Mr. Ried
Mr. Reid
England
Roosevelt
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Toledo
Gity
Tracey
Russell Picnic
Dent
Dally
the Reids
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