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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1899

Page

4

Devereux Brother Hood Disclaims Acts of Grand Chief Arthur

The Devereux division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers disclaims responsibility for acts by Grand Chief P. M. Arthur who rode on the Big Consolidated cars in Cleveland and stated he would do so when needed. Twenty nine months after McKinley’s inauguration and two years since the Dingley tariff, wealth has risen under protection. Astor’s snubs by the Prince of Wales may reflect broader England US tensions. The Ohio Republican clubs plan vigorous campaigning for November, though John P. Jones’s inclusion on the committee is questioned. Charles Goodnow’sShanghai consul general decision to halt arms from Canton to Luzon earns praise.

Devereux Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers P. M. Arthur Consolidated Cleveland William McKinley United States Grover Cleveland William Waldorf Astor Prince of Wales Astor England Ohio League of Republican Clubs Isperexpest John P. Jones North Lawrence League Charles Goodnow Shanghai Canton Luzon G. W. Peters Philippines Harper's Weekly the Century New York Peters Otis Mr. Peters Australia

Ohio League of Republican Clubs expands campaign efforts

Advisory board members accelerate organizing drive as the Ohio League of Republican Clubs grows to over one hundred chapters. The article notes broad support, anticipated enrollment of many more clubs, and ongoing GOP campaign impact across cities and counties.

Ohio League of Republican Clubs

Twenty-Round Draw Fights and Reunion At Carron

The thirtieth annual reunion of the 104th O V I began in the Carron Tabernacle with an invocation by Rev C E Manchester and an address of welcome from Mayor Roberson. Massillon veterans attended as W G Bentley of Salem presided. Earlier, four hundred Canton Sporting Club members watched Billy Moore of Canton and Dan McGuire of Boston fight to a draw in a heavyweights bout at Matt Bast Meyer's Lake. Moore broke a wrist. McGuire, possibly also Moore, is tied to the Northwest heavyweight scene. Canton officers and Sheriff Zaiser oversaw order. Courthouse officials celebrate a newborn grandson for Mrs Harvey Zaiser. Piles remedy ad ends.

Carron 104Th O. V. 1 Tabernacle C. E. Manchester Robertson W. G. Bentley Salem Massillon Canton Billy Moore Dan McGuire Boston Matt Bast Meyer’s Lake Place Bennett Moore McGuire Northwest McCoy Tommy Ryan Zaiser Court House Harvey Zaiser Daniel Stanford North Lawrence

Canton Curfew Ordinance Passes After Surprise Vote

Canton council votes 12 to 0 to regulate juvenile curfew, setting December 1 to April 1 limit at 10 PM and April 1 to December 1 limit at 9 PM. Offenders risk being sent home by officers and parents notified. repeat violations may incur fines up to five dollars.

Canton Tol David Styer Massillon R. A. Pinon Sarah Styer Caroline Baus Mary A. Youngblood Blanche M. Youngblood Frank Youngblood

McKinley Purchases Cottage Home in Canton

President McKinley buys the property known as the McKinley cottage at North Market street and Louis avenue for 14500 with possession in October. The home is their first in town and a campaign memory. Lot size 100 by 244 feet. Veranda shows wear from the 1896 campaign.

Caxton McKinley City Board of Equalization Reed Thomas W. Casselman J. A. Bliss Robert Murray Waco Aultman Hospital

Explosion at Central mine causes splinters and debris

A dynamite blast at the Central mine shed west of the city blew the structure skyward at 1:30 Monday afternoon. Forty five pounds of dynamite detonated with no injuries reported as the shed and debris were hurled into the air.

Military Company to Undergo Final Exam and Be Christened

Captain W A Clark of Massillon says Examining Surgeon Smith of Canton has called, final examinations are arranged, the roster sent to Columbus, and the unit may be christened this week or next. It will likely bear the letter F and will be connected with the Eighth regiment.

Smith W. A. Clark Massillon Canton Columbus Clark

Ratchford Condemns Idaho Permit System in Mining Tour

M D Ratchford of the National Industrial Commission, back in Massillon, criticizes Idaho’s permit system as a severe abridgment of private contract and a blot on state justice. He notes two hundred men kept in the Coeur dAlenes bull pen under martial law and urges a more humane, cooperative approach between operators and miners nationwide.

Ratchford M. D. Ratchford National Industrial Commission Massillon Washington Idaho Coeur a’Alenes Utah Colorado Montana

Fifty Doctors Attend Quarterly Union Medical Meeting in Massillon

The twelfth quarterly session of the Union Medical Association of Northeast Ohio is held in Massillon with fifty doctors present. Morning in the mayor's court room, afternoon at the state hospital by Superintendent Richardson. Officers Brannan and Jacobs attend. Jacobs acts as secretary. Absent officers are Starr, Goodrich, Seiler, and Bowman. Dr. Baker of Cleveland lectures on Sinus Thrombosis. Dr. Sawyer of Cleveland presents on Kidney points in Heart Disease.

Twelth Union Medical Association of Northeastern Ohio Massillon Richardson State Hospital T. H. Brannan Canal Dover H. H. Jacobs Akron Jacobs Starr Hudson Goodrich Sandyville Seiler Bowman A. R. Baker Cleveland Joh P. Sawyer Sawyer

Two Voting Places Planned for August 19

The local Democratic central committee met in Justice Franz's office with Morgan and Goudy absent to set two polling sites on August 19. One will be at the city prison and the other in a tent near the W. and L. E. station, open from dawn to closing. Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as a blood purifier for troubles of the blood kidneys stomach and liver.

Democratic Central Committee Messrs. Morgan Goudy Justice Franz City

Tragedy in Greentown: Mother and Daughter Die in Quarry

In Greentown, Emory Wise reports his wife Katherine killed their daughter Ruth Swartz and later died by suicide. Ruth suffered four throat wounds, a struggle left marks on her left hand and shoulder. Mrs Wise allegedly threatened Dr Harry Hanson and both bodies to be buried together. Funeral set for Tuesday.

Greentown Schufeller Ruth Swartz Katherine Wise Stark County Emory A. Wise Akron Borst Celery Harry Hanson

Thousand Dollar Blaze at Julius Hug's Factory Navarre

Fire destroyed part of Julius Hug's furniture factory in Navarre this morning. Loss about $1,000 insured. Flames began in the roof over the boiler. Navarre fire company and bucket brigade aided quickly. Origin of the fire is unknown.

Julius Hug Navarre Navarre Fire Company

Ridenbaugh couple to open Cleveland restaurant

Mr and Mrs John Ridenbaugh, married last Thursday, departed Monday for Cleveland to open a restaurant if a suitable location is found. Mrs Ridenbaugh previously lived in Cleveland. Mr Ridenbaugh has resigned his post as a teamster for a local coal firm.

Ridenbaugh John Ridenbaugh Cleveland

Begin Work This Week On Street Fair Front And Booths

Mayor Wise announced that street fair preparations would start this week including front and booth work. The piece also discusses the 1900 presidential race with hints of a possible dark horse candidate and the influence of popularity on campaigns and remedies like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Slussers Vegetable Pills as favored treatments.

Nervine credited with life saving cure for Ohio executive

Mr. P. W. Hebebrand president of Ohio Pipe Covering Co. in Cleveland testifies that Dr Miles Nervine saved his life. He was a nervous wreck unable to work, doctors failed to help, but Nervine gave prompt relief and a complete cure. He is now in good health and has gained weight.

P. W. Hebebrand Pres Ohio Pipe Covering Co Cleveland Ohio Miles’ Nervine Miles Tam

Embezzlement charges loom as town court case goes on

In police court J F Brown called Embezzlement suspect John Hossimer pleaded guilty to assault and was fined. Hassimer claimed memory loss after a night in town, while a peanut stand owner described abuse. A Sharon officer pursued J E Brown of Gately & Company but lacked requisition papers and returned home. One drunk charged by the mayor.

Wittmann J. F. Brown John Hossimer Wise Hogsimer Sarah Baker West Main Street Hassimer Clay Street Sharon J. E. Brown Gately & Company Pittsburg Brown Young

Strike Victory for furnace workers in Virginia Coal strike

The Virginia Coal Coke and Iron Company furnace men won their strike demanding a 15 percent wage increase. The report notes the industrial action at Mipplesoro Kentucky dated August 9 with Associated Press attribution. A separate ad line promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, listing a $100 reward claim, and endorsements of F Cheney & Co and several Toledo wholesalers.

Mipplesoro, Ky Associated Press Virginia Coal, Coke & Iron Company Hall J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo F. Cheney West & Titlax Waupine, Kinnan & Marvin

Colorado Special Round Trip from Chicago to Colorado

Passengers can travel round trip from Chicago to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs for 31.50 with return valid until September 30, 1899. The Colorado Special departs Chicago at 10 a.m. daily arriving in Denver 2:55 p.m. next day and to Colorado Springs the same evening. Dining car meals are offered. Pacific Express runs 10:30 p.m. daily with same daytime arrival pattern. Inquiries to D W Aldridge or local connecting line agents.

Chicago & North-Western Railway Chicago Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Colorado Pacific Express D. W. Aldridge Arcade Cleveland

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