Imperialism and free silver dominate Bryan speech
The essay notes Bryan’s acceptance speech centers on imperialism with a perfunctory free silver clause. It argues foreign conquest opposes republican ideals, while mocking the issue as a cover for free silver. It also mentions a Canton News Democrat question about Democratic nominations and cites ex Senator Hill’s planned Ohio campaign speeches in Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Dewey
Hill
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
Toledo
Cincinnati
Ohio State Journal
Ohio
John G. Warwick
McKinley
United States
Cotton textiles rise to European rivals at Paris exhibit
Word from Paris notes higher rank cotton textiles equal Europe with lawns, pereales, zephyrs, organdies and mercerized goods showcased. It recalls a time when America depended on Europe for fine fabrics, but selective duties spurred domestic production. The shift earns praise from foreign journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Europe
America
Bryan’s stance on independence for the Philippines questioned
The piece argues that Bryan would grant absolute independence to the Philippines, implying a recall of the army. It questions his plan, noting no constitutional provision for alienating territory and contrasting with no talk of abandoning states. It asserts treaty and congressional ratification as binding and condemns the opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Philippines
Texas
Alaska
Kentucky
Ohio
United States Progress under Republican Rule Since 1861
The text argues that except for two distress years, Republic presidential governance since 1861 has driven population, wealth, and development. It cites expansion in the Mississippi region, bridges, railways, schools, colleges, and expanded liberty, noting stronger national attachment and respect for ballots in Republican states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
Trans- Mississippi
Buffalo Ranges
Imperial States
Democratic Populist nominee accepts presidential bid
A Democratic Populist candidate accepts the nomination after an hour and a half speech. President McKinley replies with a brief half hour statement at Canton to the notification committee chair. The piece contrasts past promises by the Republicans with Bryan’s lengthy, wordy defense of his candidacy and questions his acceptance of adversity.
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McKinley
Canton
Bryan
United States
The Naval Service for Boys Entices Wayward Youths
A 1910s calling to enlist fifteen to seventeen year olds with parental consent for naval apprenticeship. It outlines enlistment terms, pay starting at nine dollars monthly, progression to higher pay, and potential honors upon discharge. The piece praises naval training as discipline and a path to skilled future employment.
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Sam
Navy Department
Washington
United States Naval Service
United States
Nav Aculuny
Annapolis
Lakes
Ocean
Oregon
Santago
Canton
Navy
Massillon
Richmond
Forty Years Among Cannibals Prompts Adventurer Book
An French captive in Central Africa after forty years plans to write a book about his ordeal. The piece then pivots to tout Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia, constipation, and related ailments, claiming it promotes health and urging readers to seek the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
Hostetter
Masonic Picnic Invitations Set for August Lake Event
Stark county Masonic lodges announce their annual reunion and basket picnic at Meyer's lake on August 15. Activities include a boat race tug of war Massillon Canton Mason baseball game seven innings prizes and a 1:30 pm program with music and Dr A B Riker addressing the gathering. Dinner at noon refreshments and dancing follow in the afternoon with Massillon committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County
Massillon
Canton Masons
A. B. Riker
Alliance
Mt. Union College
Z. T. Baltaly
A. H. Coleman
N. W. Culbertson
A. Rudy
William and
David Atwater
IE Trades Unions and Labor Day Plans
The Labor Day picnic committee of the Trades and Labor Assembly works toward final arrangements with a Thursday submission to the assembly. Isaac Cowan of New York will lecture on August 18 at Charles and Eric streets to recruit local union members. State President Haskins and Executive Committeeman Morgan begin a tour for the United Mine Workers of America to unionize additional workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Trades and Labor Assembly
Isaac Cowan
New York
Cleveland
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Charles
Eric
Opera House
Cowan
Haskins
Murray
Morgan
East Greenville
United Mine Workers of America
Massillon Labor Sees Wage Pact Hope By September First
Massillon members of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers anticipate a wage agreement with Republic Steel Co by September 1 amid signs of a better season as repairs at the local mill indicate improved prospects. John Jenkins, recording secretary of the Trades and Labor Assembly, examined labor saving machinery with a Mahoning Valley visit, noting that new inventions mostly impact common laborers, not skilled workers.
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Massillon
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Republic Steel Company
John Jenkins
Trades and Labor Assembly
Mahoning Valley
Steel Works Workers Suffer Severe Burns and Crane Fall Injuries
Albert Jones employed at the steel works sustained a severe burn when molten iron spilled into his shoe by a fellow worker. Joseph Hadnot fell 48 feet from a traveling crane, breaking bones in his left hand and injuring his right arm and shoulder. Dr. Gans attended both men. Jones resides on Weber street.
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Albert Jones
Steel Works
Jones
Weber Street
Joseph Hadnot
Dr. Gans
The Prudent Man Setteth His House in Order
An antique ad urges careful care of the body using Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood and improve organ function, claiming thorough renovation of the entire system leads to prompt, regular action of every organ.
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Hood
Land of his birth reveals views after Germany visit
Max Kneffler of 30 Paul alley returns from Germany with mixed impressions. He notes higher wages and longer hours there, fears cheap foreign labor imports, and praises paved streets and steady work. He believes German cities advanced yet remains hopeful the US will not erode labor standards. He dismisses the Chicago exposition as not worth visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kneffler
Paul Alley
Germany
Mr. Knetiler
America
Haegingin
Prussia
United States
Canton
William
Massillon Road Race Postponed To Monday
The Massillon cycle club postpones a seventeen mile road race from Wednesday to Monday due to late rider entries. Prizes remain as announced. The course runs from South Erie Street past Hotel Sailor to Navarre Road and returns, with a 4 PM start and finish at Hotel Sailor.
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Massillon Cycle Club
Erie Street
Sailor
Erie
Wetmore
Richville Avenue
Richville Road
Rouseth
Corner
Navarre Road
Massillon
Plum
Plim
Mill
Carriage shop sale leads to missing $210 claim
A. Sorg claims he was robbed after selling his Clay street carriage and repair shop to J. J. Meckel & Son. He says he carried $210 home on Monday night, hid it in a dresser, and woke Tuesday to find the money missing from his West Tremont street residence. He did not report the incident to police.
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A. Sorg
J. J. Meckel & Son
New Berlin
West Tremont Street
Narrow Escape for Foreigner at Terminal Junction
Wonderland, a foreigner from Columbia, narrowly escaped instant death when struck by the W. & L. E. train No. 60 at about twenty five miles an hour near Terminal Junction on Saturday. He was thrown over an embankment and, while the crew feared the worst, Wonderland survived with only scratches and torn clothes amid a volley of railway criticisms from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hol Wonderland
Terminal Junction
W.& L. E. Second Sixty
Columbia
Frank Folwell
Wonderland
Massillon unions strike pressure escalates over wage raise
Massillon cigar makers demand a fifty cent per thousand wage increase with Sailer Brothers resisting. The Sailers plan to shut down the factory, unions call members off, and jobbing speculation arises. Brewery workers consider leaving the Trades and Labor Assembly after a dispute over Mangher’s membership. A Typographical Union meeting organizes Labor Day involvement and reports on a prison sentence commutation for Lieutenant Crawford.
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Massillon
United Brewery Workers
Clarence Mangher
Trades and Labor Assembly
Maugher
Board of Arbitration
Finlay Brewing Company
FL A. Vogt
Brewing Company
Vogt
Tive Typos
Massillon Chapel
International Typographical Union
C.H. Daniels
Canton Brethren
Hanna
Meiklejohn
Taylor
Crawford
Calfornia
Bull Pen
Idaho
Canton Republicans form league in McKinley block meeting
The Canton Republican League is formed with broad admission for voters and men over eighteen. Next meeting will elect officers. initiation fee set at 1 dollar plus 1 dollar yearly. Committees seek members citywide to boost the party in the coming campaign.
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Canton
Canton Republicans
McKinley Block
Canton Republican League
Zimmerman
Alliance
Adams
Columbiana County
Fairmount
Stark County
Hannah E. Weaver
J.D. Lewis
Common Pleas
James Clair
Canton Savings and Loan Company
Lucy Saxton
Herbert Saxton
Novelty Ironworks
Will
Lovina Ellery
Massillon
Obituary for Mrs Rebecca Watkins at 71 Third Street
Mrs Rebecca Watkins wife of David Watkins died at home 71 Third street at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening after a seven week illness She was 24 years old Survived by husband and two children Funeral services at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon Postmortem by Drs Culbertson Gans Pumphrey and Irene Hardy found death due to a breast tumor
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Rebecca Watkins
David Watkins
Third Street
City decennial board of equalization organized in mayor's court
The city decennial board of equalization organized in the mayor's court room Monday evening by electing Jos iah Clutz president John Doddridge vice president and C W Zimmerman secretary The other members are T W Morgan Peter Koontz and Charles Evans Auditor Reed met with the board and gave instructions as to how it should proceed with its work The reports of the district assessors will be turned over to the board near Monday morning when it will begin its regular sessions The council chamber will be the meeting place.
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City Decennial Board of Equalization
Josiah Clutz
John Doddridge
C. W. Zimmerman
T W. Morgan
Peter Koontz
Charles Evans
Reed
Council
Remounted His Wheel After Collision Injures East Tremont Man
Jacob Hering of East Tremont street suffered a broken right hip in a collision at Erie and South streets Saturday night. An unknown cyclist struck from the rear, was thrown, and remounted without stopping. Hering, Bb years old, will be confined to home for months per Dr Pumphrey.
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Jacob Hering
East Tremont Street
Erie
South Streets
Hering
Mr. Hering
Pumphrey
Record Breaker on W and L E Line Run
A Massillon railways memory notes a standout run on the W and L E between Columbia and Huron. The 86 mile trip finished in 3 hours 45 minutes with a double header led by Conductor Worthington and engined 81 and 169 under engineers Allen and Laylin. The train carried 1800 tons.
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Massillon
Columbia
Huron
Worthington
Allen
Laylin
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