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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1902

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Two Lithuanians Arrested After Shenandoah Riot Shootings

In Shenandoah Pa two Lithuanian men Antony Kimovitz and Stanislaus Zukowski were shot in the foot during last week’s riot and later arrested under heavy military guard. Constables requested protection from General Gobin who sent Company I troops to escort the lineup and hearing before Squire Shoemaker. The pair and Waldo Houwenski faced charges with each held on $2,000 bond. if unpaid they were sent to Pottsville jail.

Shenandoah Girardsville Gobin Antony Kimovitz Stanislaus Zukowski Twelfth Regiment Squire W Shoemaer Waldo Houwenski Thomas R. Beddal Kilmovitz Zukowski Pottsville

Miners Freedom Held Up in Habeas Corpus Case

Judge Goff opened a habeas corpus hearing at Clarksburg on August 6 as miners seek release. The dispute centers on whether the Clarksburg Fuel Co should have been a party alongside the Guarantee Trust Co of New York in a trespass case over property mortgage. The morning session focused on party status with a decision expected.

Clarksburg W. Va Goff Guarantee Trust Company New York Clarksburg Fuel Company Trust Company John J. Coniff

Alleged Murderer Caught In Findlay Ohio

Joseph Allen of Steubenville Ohio was captured in Findlay by Pittsburg detective John Roach and Findlay Chief Kramer for the July 23 murder in Pittsburg. He was arrested at his sister's home and returned to Pittsburg without requisition. Brakeman killed in Norfolk and Western wreck at Peebles Ohio. four others seriously hurt including Harvey Norman who is expected to die.

Findlay Joseph Allen Steubenville Pittsburg Achsad King John Roach Kramer Allen Roach Peebles Norfolk and Western Foley Harvey Norman John McArthur Citizens’ Central Committee Allegheny County Samuel W. Pennypacker W. M. Brown Isaac T. Brown Citizens Ucket Philip Demmel

Afro American Republican League of Pennsylvania Meets in Harrisburg

About 100 delegates gathered at Odd Fellows hall for the league's annual convention opening. President W. H. Jones of Washington called the first session to order yesterday.

Colored Republican League Harrisburg Odd Fellows Hall

Tri State Crime, Quarantine, and Local News Highlights

A capture of scattered events from Mansfield to Wilkesbarre notes Mrs. C F Maine dying from gasoline burns in Mansfield. Smallpox quarantine in Nicholson. Huntsville votes dry. Curtis Snyder loses a foot in Middletown. Aug 10 miners convention in Wilkesbarre. Elmer McFadden shot in Wooster. Wilkesbarre begins federal building excavations. Halley Coal workers strike for a new boss. Delware County farmer Charles R Johnson dies. James R Burnett dies in Scranton area. Hanna to speak at Urbana Chautauqua. James Leiser found dead near Kutztown. James Mansfield pleads guilty in Washington D C to assault of a 10 year old. Tilt silk mill resumes in Pottsville after Paterson strike. Toledo milk trust raises price 2 cents a quart. William Hancock walks 20 miles on 71st birthday in Wyoming Pa. Findlay arrests for assault and robbery. Latham Jouvers Lear confess. Ty son heirs hire attorney in Austrian estate fight. Rev Dr Jones receives call to Hast Liverpool. Coatesville electric railway work advances. road to be finished in four months. Delphos burglars chloroform Mrs Britsky. knife injuries to Batista Marchetti. Masses gather at Emaus Pa after Sunday services.

Mansfield C. F. Maine Nicholson Huntsville Middletown Curtis Snyder Royalton Wilkesbarre Wooster Elmer McFadden Federal Taborers Halley Coal Company Etna Irenton Charles R. Johnson Delaware County James R. Burnett Scranton Lackawanna Hanna Urbana Chautauqua Charles Leiser Selbertingsville Kutztown Washington D. H., C James Mansfield Florence Baker Pottsville Tilt Silk Paterson Milk Trust Toledo Wyoming William Hancock Findlay Dale Latham Jesse Jouvers Maurice Lear L. H. Parks Franklin Franka Tyson Heirs Wyandot County David Jones Adrian Mich.) College Hast Liverpool Coatesville West Chester Delphos Mra. J. Britsky Oriftang Pa Leonard Lucki Batista Marchetti Emaus Hereford

Old Moravian church anniversary and local notes

The item recalls the Mo ravian church organized July 30, 1747 as one of the state’s oldest. It reports a 10 year old girl losing her left arm after a fall by a binder near Toledo Ohio, a Detroit trip ending in a Canada marriage for Eva Sheets and Harvey Walker, a mad dog scare in Harden county Ohio, and the embezzlement case of W E Gray in Toledo. It also notes disappearances in Pittsburg, new limestone discoveries near Thomasville Pennsylvania, arrests for assault in Bellefontaine, smallpox quarantines near Tunkhannock, a fatal train strike in Coatesville, plans for new mills at Clarksburg West Virginia, and industrial expansions in Pottsville and Br add details of arrests, police raids, and political endorsements in Allegheny county.

Moravian Church George Beech Gay Shore Road Toledo Eva Sheets Harvey, Walker Delaware Detroit Canada Harden County W. E. Gray D. J. Larme J. Hadden Collier’s Weekly Emma Anderson Anna Eagan Fifty-sixth Street Carnegie Avenue Pittsburg S$. O. Miller Thomasville York Miller Bellefontaine Chris Fetter John Ferrer Menno Headings Headings Harris E. Phelps Springville Township Tunkhannock Coatesville Philadelphia and Reading John Cordrey Baltimore Jackson Iron and Tinplate Company Clark Balotta Annjabate Naples Samuel Davis MckKeestocks

White to resign as ambassador in Berlin

Berlin August 6 reports say Ambassador White will resign, with resignation possibly in President Roosevelt’s hands. The date set is November 7, while White rests at Homburg then plans to stay until month’s end. Rumors swirl about successor and posts shifting among Tower, Storer, and Henry White.

Berlin Ambassador White White Roosevelt Homburg Write Ambassador Tower St Petersburg Storer Spain Russia Henry White London Ag Tainister Tower St. Petersburg Bertin

Siamese King Assassinated. Crown Prince Plans in doubt

Bangkok reports the king of Siam stabbed by an attendant at the palace. An uprising is feared as the crown prince, in Europe, may alter his planned U S tour that included Pittsburg. Siamese legation in London denies the obituary and calls the report untrue.

Bangkok Siam Chulalongkorn Maha Mongkut Ramphing Europe Pittsburg London

Papal Delegate to Manila Appointed

Rome announces Mgr Guidi, currently in Cardinal Rampolla's office, named apostolic delegate at Manila. Earlier reports said the Vatican delayed to woo Washington by sending an American prelate, but Guidi remains the likely choice if the plan falls through.

Rome Italia Mgr. Guidi Cardinal Rampolla Manila Vatican Washington Philippines Mgr Guidi

Home Missionary Board Meets in Keokuk

The general home missionary board of North America of the German Evangelical church opened its semi annual session in Keokuk Iowa with Rev J Baltzer of St Louis presiding. Reports from Salt Lake City San Francisco New York and other missions were received and Rev Haass of Detroit resigned as member and treasurer. A successor and the secretary will be chosen today. The board oversees 17 districts and is composed of five members serving four years.

Keokuk General Home Missionary Board of North America German Evangelical Church J. Baltzer St. Louis Salt Lake, Ciy San Francisco New York City United Sates Canada Haass Detroit North America

Pope Should Settle It

Archbishop Ryan returned from a Roosevelt visit at Oyster Bay and said he was mis quoted about the Philippines friars. He argued the friars should not be expelled but left to the pope and their generals to exchange for friars of other nationalities, especially Americans where possible. He suggested Filipino opposition stems partly from friars being Spaniards.

Philadelphia Ryan Hll Roosevelt Oyster Bay Philippines

Camden Railway Strike Settled and Restored Crews

The Camden Interstate railway strike ending Sunday is declared off. Union crews operate cars on Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia divisions on schedule. President Graham of Camden and the railway employees board settle the dispute agreeing to recognize the union and restore all discharged men. Arbitration to decide on those discharged for cause with a panel including the governor a supreme court member and an owner.

Camden Huntington W. Va Camden Interstate Railway Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Graham Camden Company National Executive Board of Railway Supreme Court

France Not Decadent Says Delcasse at Foix Exposition

Paris dispatch reports Foreign Minister Delcasse rejecting claims that France is a decayed race. He cited the Franco-Prussian War era pessimism, noting France has since rebuilt a strong army and navy, expanded world commerce, and led in Africa and the Far East, arguing France’s destiny remains unfinished.

Paris Foix Department of Ariege M. Delcasse France Africa Far East

Weather and crop market notes from rains hit wheat and fruit

Rain aided a large wheat crop but left much of it wet reducing prices to about fifty cents a bushel for many. Potatoes appear plentiful though prices may fall below prior years. Apples are poor with many unmarketable apples after a second picking. Roasting ears are ripe and arriving in town, while peaches are scarce and prospects for late ones weak.

Code makers at work oppose city government plan

Columbus Aug 6 Wade Ellis of Cincinnati and Smith W Bennett began the village code Tuesday morning. Senator Wilhelm opposes the iron clad city government plan and supports revising school laws at the extra session. The code, based on Governor Nash ideas, creates a four member police board, a four member fire board, and a three member board of service under mayoral appointment and council confirmation. The city council retains full legislative power and would control franchises and public works. The state bar committee is to receive the village code next week.

Wilhelm Columbus Wade Ellis Cincinnati Smith W. Bennett Longworth Connell State Bar Nash Board of Service Ellis Bennett Stark

Different and Better Clinic Headache Waters Remedy

An early notice touts Sach are Clinic Headache Waters as a unique cure for headaches. It claims the remedy acts on the nerves and heart, describing it as the safest and most reliable option. The ad urges taking no other product, listing druggists at 10 cents.

Massillon Fair to Feature Bostock Attractions in September

A Massillon merchants meeting confirms a second week September fair with Bostock-Ferari attractions. The central city location is sought, with excursion trains planned. Officers praise the show as the largest yet seen in the region and outline committees for building, advertising, amusements, German Village, transportation, safety, solicitation, and finance.

Massillon Merchants' Street Fair and Carnival Association Bostock-Ferari Company Massillon Jacob Wise Bostock E. C. Segner W. A. Pietzcker H. V. Kramer

Stark County Banks Rich In Individual Deposits

The Stark county auditor reports the counties banks hold large individual deposits across Massillon Canton Alliance Minerva and Beach City banks. Massillon savings and several Massillon nationals total over 3.5 million, Canton institutions exceed 1.6 million, and other towns show sizable balances in First National Peoples and City National banks among others. The state confirms Stark is among the wealthiest counties in deposits.

Columbus Stark County Saate Massillon Massillon Savings and Banking Company First National Bank Merchants National Bank Union National Bank Canton—Canton State City National Bank Alliance — First National Bank Alliance Bank Company Minerva—Bank of Minerva

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