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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1901

Page

2

Hats Off to Fire Chiefs and Quick Action

Fire Chief Burkle and assistants dispatched within minutes after a fire alarm from Ca nal Fulton Friday night. The rapid response showcased efficient emergency service and readiness. Governor Nash’s Labor Day recommendations urge all Ohio residents to consider worker prosperity as foundational to general happiness. Archbishop Ireland stresses the right to work and urges calm, lawful resolution of strikes while upholding equity and personal freedom.

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Four Year High School Course Expanded in Massillon

The Massillon board of education votes to lengthen the high school from three to four years. The change aims to align with other cities, improve college admissions, and reflect local prosperity and stronger career-focused schooling for students without higher opportunities.

Education program lengthened to add practical studies

The courses will extend to include bookkeeping and other practical topics, enabling deeper review of common branches and allowing teachers in training to pursue normal work. Massillon has recently been the sole large city in the state offering a three year course, and this change will be widely welcomed.

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Four Year High School Plan Approved by Oak Park Board

Oak Park board voted to lengthen high school study from three to four years with two tracks English and classical and added commercial subjects. Existing students continue under prior plan. no new teachers hired. Building committee awarded bids for Oak Park school construction. heating contract pending. extra rear jet purchase endorsed. possible bond election for two new buildings to be placed before voters. bills approved.

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Dean's Kidney Pills and Remedies Advertisements

An early 20th century advertisement page touts Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney ills and warns against other remedies. It features testimonials from Mrs. Philp Diefenbacher and Daniel Bantz, promoting relief from backache and asthma, plus claims Foley's Kidneys Cure and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for injuries. It also notes a dancing pavilion at Chippewa Lake and a bridge shop picnic on Tuesday August 13.

Dean Philp Diefenbacher 183 Wooster Street T. Ralsly Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N. C United States Dean’s Daniel Bantz Otterville Foley Rider & Snyder Chippewa Lake Bridge Shop Bright Foley's

Watermelon season and market in the United States

A vivid feature on the watermelon as a cherished American fruit. It notes a poor crop this year with output around 40 percent of demand and high prices. It covers origins, varieties, shipping from Florida Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Virginia Maryland and Texas Missouri Arkansas and the New York market. It mentions carload shipments about 1200 melons per load and an average wholesale price near 20 cents per pound with typical weights around 30 pounds. It references methods to eat watermelons and plans to improve varieties and labeling for quality.

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Admiral Cervera Defends Former Foe In Naval Controversy

The Spanish admiral voices respect for Schley as gallant and principled and notes valor in both sides. He mentions a new Cervera testimonial association forming to honor his conduct toward Hobson and his crew, urging America to show respect and friendship while the world admires.

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Peace prospects urged by Justice Brewer in world tone

Justice Brewer’s remarks on arbitration as future war cure are echoed by British leaders. He cites United States and Great Britain as pivotal in peace efforts and notes the Atlantic Union formed to strengthen ties through social ties and hospitality. English members include Farrar Hole Stopford Brooke Coleridge Foster Besant.

Judice Drewer Thipks Enrinad Terion Bouseit Chart Phss Davie Tisith Peewer Assoukate Ceoot Justice Hoever United States Great Britain Brewer Britain Union England Dean Farrar Dean Hole Stopford Brooke Lord Coleridge Michael Foster Sir Walter Besant

A Capitol Comedy Stars Misa Sherrod and Tim Murphy

Mixa Sharrod and her husband Tim Murphy planned to perform together in the upcoming season. Dorothy Sherrod will lead in A Capitol Comedy, a Paul Wilstach play about Washington life. Both actors have prior praise in Charles Hoyt era farces and the Sherrod family line is prominent in the company.

Mixa Sharrod Dorothy Sherrod Capitol Paul Wilstach Washington Misa Sherrod Tim Murphy Mr. Murphy Miss Sherrod Charles ST. Voyt Bossy Texas Mr. Froyt Maverick Rander Mr. Hoyt Missa Sherrod Flora Walsh

Koch and His Views on Tuberculosis Spark Debate

A London tuberculosis congress spurred debate as Professor Robert Koch defended preventive measures and questioned animal transmission. He urged removal of patients from crowded dwellings, special hospitals, and mandatory reporting, while facing criticism over his views and waning influence. Koch, near 58, rose from Hamburg to world-renowned bacteriologist with the tubercle bacillus discovery in 1882.

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