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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1901

Page

8

Sunday Opening Sparks Boycott by Pastors Union

Sunday opening of the exposition prompts a boycott by a Pastors Union with sermons and sacred music planned. The Ohio State Fair grounds will stay open at twenty five cents per person for Sunday services, camp meetings and Lakeside events. The board defends the policy citing widespread access to worship and community gatherings, while stressing no compulsory attendance or interference with other religious meetings.

Columbus Pastors’ Union Borcott Sardu Board of Agriculture Lakeside Miami Valley Chantauqua Lancaster Worthingon State Board of Agriculture Jones Sam W. Cupples Tremont St Rider & Snyder Main St

Teachers' Examination set for August city dates

The next regular city examination of teachers will be held in the high school room, North Street building, on Friday and Saturday, August 7. Morning sessions start at 8:30, afternoon at 1. E. A. Jones, Secretary.

High Sehon North Street E. A. Jones

Welsh Plate Imports Rise Amid Tinplate Strike Actions

Amid the American Tin Plate strike, Welsh imports are being rushed to New York to ease shortages. The American Tin Plate Company cannot accept new contracts as U S Steel tensions grow. Multiple independent mills in Ohio and nearby states plan new capacity, potentially hiring strikers at better wages, while U S Steel may cut ties with the union.

New York National Protective Association of Tinplate Workers United States Steel Corporation BL Davis Amalgamated Journal MacCullough Bros Ashland Curtis Manufacturing Company Zanesville Neal Bros Newcomerstown Niles Martins Ferry Clarksburg Parkersburg W. Va Youngstown

Ten Die In Fire At Cleveland Water Works Crib

Cleveland Aug 11 a boiler explosion ignited a blaze at the No 2 water works crib five miles offshore. Ten men died and two were expected to die from injuries. nine rescued, two still missing in the tunnel. emergency crews saved others on wreckage as the crib lacked boats. William Gurry of Canton first pulled from the tunnel gasping that all were at the bottom.

Cleveland No. 2 Water Works Summel William Gurry Canton

Kidney cure ad and wartime remedy claims in Lima Ohio

Win Finn of Lima Ohio reports Foley's Kidney Cure relieved back ache hip pain and boosted energy. Rider & Snyder and Aames White of Bruntsville Dud praise the remedy as honest and reliable. DeWitts Witch Hazel Sale is recommended for leg sores after 66 years of doctors' failure. C W Cupples and Hitler Snyder advertise Tremont and Main Street locations.

Win Finn Lima Foley Rider & Snyder Aames White Bruntsville Hazel Salse DeWitts C.W. Cupples Tremont Street Hitler & Snyder E. Main St

Remains of Dowager Empress Interred at Potsdam Mausoleum

The Dowager Empress Frederick was buried beside her husband in Friedenskirche near Potsdam. A solemn funeral procession led by Major General Von Moltke passed bells tolling, with Emperor William and King Edward in uniform of Dragoon Guards. Ambassadors White and the Italian envoy attended, as the coffin was lowered and Berlin Cathedral choir sang Christ Is the Resurrection and Be Faithful Unto Death.

Potsdam Frederick Friedenskirche Wild Park von Moltke Gardes du Corps Royal Page Corps Gross-Lichterfelde King Edward William Dragoon Guards Queen Victoria White Edward Alexandra Berlin Christ Grell Neidhart Empress Tony Edward Emperor William

Advices From Colombia Describe Revolutions and Arrests

Washington reports mail advices from three Colombian quarters showing revolutionary movements and unrest. Consuls in Panama and Colon note guerrilla fighting and raids, with arrests of leaders tied to former president Sanclemente. Navy also says Iowa sails from Puget Sound toward San Francisco for Panama duties.

Washington State Department Colombia Termaini Panama Maliros Colon Calon Hart Dr. Sanclemente Cunger Matachin Navy Department Pugeet Sound San Francisco

Ito Coming to America Ailing Japanese Statesman to Travel West

Marquis Ito Japan's foremost statesman will journey to the United States to seek health benefits and consult with Western physicians. The August 14 dispatch notes Ito plans a return voyage, resuming public duties upon recovery, with no fixed timetable announced.

Count Ito Chosa Europe United States Japan Osaka Ito China Yokovwama Marquis Ito

Population of France Surges by 500000 in Five Years

Paris reports official census final returns show France’s population rising by nearly half a million since 5 years earlier. Urban areas gain while 28 departments increase and 59 decrease. Figures include troops in China and sailors abroad.

Paris France Oundnrteuse Tnerea China Navy Mrrchunt Marine

A Water of Special Value in a Highland Loch

Sir William Fiarcourt and Lord Joan Russell travel in the Scottish highlands when a boatman explains the loch’s water has a special value by reputedly producing the finest teddy in Scotland.

William Fiarcourt Highlands Lord Joan Russell Scotland Chambers

Styles and Fogg Styles in Plainspoken Portraits

The Boston Transcript notes Freak and Bass-Styles wife as plain yet valued by Styles, while Fogg-Styles is described as an odd figure who loved mental arithmetic as a schoolboy.

Bass Styles Fogg Boston Transcript

Markets Roundup From Pittsburg Aug 12 Markets Report

Pittsburgh market notes from August 12 describe price levels for corn oats hay and dairy items including butter cheese and eggs. Livestock prices show variation with beef veal and sheep noted along with poultry offerings and general market tone. several figures appear as scattered prices and quantities.

Pittebure R—Elgin Ghia Pennsylvania Ohio New York Massillon Perers Tvesee

Market report and accident near Fishkill Landing

New York August market notes show dull wheat and firm corn with various No. 2 futures and regional price remarks. Cattle and sheep markets steady to slow with lambs declining. hogs and toys data noted. An investigation confirms Samuel Verplanck and Laura Rankin were accidentally shot by a hunter near Fishkill Landing. injuries less severe than initially reported.

New York Duluth Westerm Trark Verplanck Samuel Verplanes Laura Rankin Fishkill Landing

West Virginia State Fair marks 21st annual exhibition at Wheeling

The West Virginia State Fair opens September 1 and closes September 13 with day and night attractions. It promises record novelties, grand vaudeville, continuous lights and performances until eleven o clock. Races include fifteen events worth 100 to 400 dollars each beginning September 9.

West Virgnia Wheeling

Half Rates to Wisconsin and Michigan Resorts

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers excur sion fares from Chicago to Wisconsin and Michigan summer resorts from August 1 to 10. Round trips priced at one fare with a minimum rate of 4, valid through October 31. Resorts listed include Milwaukee Waukesha Palmyra Madison Kilhorn Elkhart Lake Pewaukee Lakeside Hartland Nashotah Owonomowoe Sparta Marquette Houghton Ontonagon Sault Ste. Marie St Ignace Minocqua Star Lake. Through sleeping cars to Marquette Calumet Minocqua and Star Lake with frequent trains and parlor cars to nearby resorts. Tickets via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul or from agent RB G Hayden Cleveland Ohio.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Chicago Wisconsin Minoequa Star Lake Marquette Calumet Milwaukee & St. Paul G. Hayden Cleveland

Tronar ad Conper Ore Region Maps Offered by Chicago Address

The illustrated booklet with a large indexed map plainly marks the region where the ore is found. Copies will be mailed to any address on receipt of a two cent stamp to W. B. Kuiskern at 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.

Chicago & Northwestern Key W. B. Kuiskern Fifth Avenue Chicago

Tin mill workers weigh plan on English black plate

In Warren Ohio on August 14 an Niles tin mill employee group met to decide if they would handle black plate bought in England for the American Tin Plate Company. No action will be taken until an investigation is completed before Thursday when President Powell will visit Niles.

Warren, CO Niles England American Tin Plate Company Powell

Travel fares and routes offered with return options

A list of rail fare prices from Chicago to various destinations including Colorado and return, St Paul Minneapolis and return, Duluth, Hot Springs, Utah and return from Chicago, and a Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles route with September 1997 timing. Quickest time and unequaled service promised.

Colorado Chicago & Northwestern Ry St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Hot Springs Utah Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles D.W. Aldridge Superior Street Cleveland

Public sale of two story house in Magillon Ohio

The executor of John McIntosh estate offers at public sale the seven room house at 44 West Tremont Street Magillon Stark County Ohio on Saturday September 14 1901 at 1 pm. The house has slate roof cistern water cellar basement and an elegant lot 60 by 100 feet. Possession at once with terms half cash day of sale and half on or before September dated with interest from day of sale secured by mortgage. Appraised at 2000.

John McIntosh Tremont Street Magillon Stark County Ohio

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