Rights of America freedom sparks critique of democracy
A Virginia platform on rights and freedom sparks criticism of political elites for disfranchising voters. Dreyfus recounts hunger on Devil's Island as a Frenchman would shun uncooked tomato. Mint director Roberts sees wheat profits offset corn losses amid nationwide prosperity. Kansas corn at 75 cents prompts selling grain for wheat-led livestock gains. Canton rail project could bring power plant, electrify towns, and boost coal freight. Howells faces a breach of confidence as News Democrat teases political secrets in advance of campaigns.
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Dreyfus
Devil's Island
Topeka
Kansas
Canton News Democrat
Anthony Howells
Ohio
News Democrat
Howells
Questioning Kilbourne’s Loyalty to the Democratic Ticket
The speaker argues Ohio partisans should not back the ticket to avoid empowering internal Democratic enemies with patronage. He notes Kilbourne’s past tepid or refused support in 186, 1900, and a history of evasion. The critique charges cowardice and a betrayal of Democratic principles over office, urging caution in endorsements.
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Ohio
Democratic Party
Hubert
Colonel Kilbourne
W. W. Darbin
Democratic State Central Committee
Kilbourne
Europe
Tramp Killed In Head On Collision At Bowerston Yard
A head end collision between east bound freight engine No 199 and west bound train led to eight or ten cars derailing near Bowerston around 2 pm Tuesday. An unknown man riding between bumpers was killed. Engines 199 and 166 suffered heavy damage. crews from Massillon residents unharmed. Work crews and wrecking crews attended the scene as the Pennsylvania mail were delayed.
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Wheeling
Bowerston
Fancer
Louis Anthony
Bell
George Whitmarsh
Massillon
Whitmarsh
Columbia
Pennsylvania Mail
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Fitzsimmons
J. W. Gray
Gray
J. L. Snodgrass
Joseph Golden
Columbia Yards
The Fight for Principles Letter to Bryan from Hubert
Toledo secretary Bernard Hubert writes an open letter to William J. Bryan replying to his article Word to the Disappointed. He denounces the recent Democratic state convention as a crowd of traitors and says the platform is a set of platitudes with no real meaning or hope for working people.
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Bernard Hubert
Toledo
Progressive Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
Hubert
Bryan
Mayor Wise Learns Heirship Reply From Zweibrucken
Reply from German authorities confirms 711 marks about $100 awaits Fred Lehman if he proves he is sole living heir. If other heirs exist, the sum will be shared among all.
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Wise
Zweibrucken
Germany
Fred Lehman
Lehman
Hundred Year Clubs Promote Longevity Through Food
Long life hinges on the stomach and digestion. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is promoted as a cure for lyse pepsia indigestion belching constipation insomnia nervousness biliousness and other ailments. The advertisement touts blood purification and cures for malaria fever and ague and urges readers to obtain the genuine product.
Massillon Visitors at Pan-American Exposition
Massillon residents register at the Ohio building during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Notables include George F. Fleming, C. A. Howard, Rev. J. E. Digel, Estella and Lillian Digel, George A. Howells, E. E. Fox, and George Goodhart, with Hiram Dissinger also listed. William A. Lynch of Canton tours transportation and electrical displays while Kiki the cannibal islander figure and Willie Wonder entertain the Midway. Prices soar for food and drinks, the pig dies, and a New York state hospital for the insane looms nearby, praised architecturally but viewed as plain by Massillon visitors.
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Buffalo
Lynch
Navarre
Massillon
Exposition Grounds
New York State Hospital For
Dismissal in Pocket-Picking Case Against Hughes
Joseph Hughes of East Greenville had charges for stealing 20 dollars from P. O. Bretz dismissed by Squire Weiler as the witness failed to appear. Constable Sibila had arrested Hughes after Bretz alleged the theft occurred while Bretz was intoxicated. The trespass case against James Ferguson Henry Hardy and Harley Thornton of Akron was also dismissed with costs paid and witnesses waiving further prosecution.
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Joseph Hughes
East Greenville
P. O. Bretz
Squire Weiler
Tuscarawas Township
Hughes
Sibila
Brett
James Ferguson
Henry Hardy
Harley Thornton
Akron
Stanwood
Children Day at Stark County Fair Focuses on Youth Attractions
The Stark county fair will host Children's Day on Tuesday September 8 the second day of the fair. Admission for under 15 is five cents. Highlights include Dubee's animal show with trained dogs monkeys cats and rats two races a brass band and Slayton's Tennesseeans singers who will perform daily with encores. Delegations of children from across the county are expected in large numbers for the event.
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Stark County Fair
Dubee
Atlantic City
Slayton
Tennessee‘ans
the Courier
New Albion
Advertised Letters at Massillon Post Office 1901 List
Unclaimed letters at Massillon post office dated August 20 1901 include LADIER Liager Mre Healey Lentz Mise Anna Taylor Miss Lucey EK MEN Erwin Chas Schram G T Fisher P Bherer KE O Fiond tin Shrin W A Levy Irving Stanton A Minsoldine C I Vaughan Benj C Owens Dan Ffera and notice calling for these letters. Also notices urging saving and banking with Prudential Trust Company Pittsburg along with an offer for free banking booklet and printing services at The Independent office.
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Massillon
Ladier
Liager
Mre
Healey Lentz
Mise
Anna Taylor
Lucey EK
Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for Common Pleas Court
Canton August 19 jurors named for next term Grand jurors include W X Baker Lawrence Twp Frank Pfeiffer Lake Twp Jacob Lutz Jackson Twp Nathan Moffit Tuscarawas Twp Henry Lantz Massillon and others Petit jurors listed for Nimishillen Plain and Alliance townships and Canton with many named individuals Also notes L E Meyers president of Canton Akron line project returns from Massachusetts and a planned mammoth lighting plant to serve Canton Akron Greentown and New Berlin with a franchise vote planned later The Canton Akron roadbed graded to Uniontown hill twelve miles from Canton with rails laid and more grading ahead Dated Canton Aug 19.
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Canton
Common Pleas Court
W. X. Baker
Lawrence Township
Frank Pfeiffer
Lake Township
Jacob Lutz
Jackson Township
Nathan Moffit
Tuscarawas Township
Henry Lantz
Massillon
J. Neal Pearson
Abraham R. Eversole
Pike Township
Ernest Bachert
William Dannemiller
E. M. Shetler
Bethlehem Township
David F. Bordner
Johnson Grant
Washington Township
Lewis A. Paul
A. C. Holderbaum
Tuscaravas Township
Louis Rebillot
Nimishillen Township
Jefferson Bair
Plain Township
Andrew Grim
Harvey R. Dittenhafer
Joseph A. Bour
Johnson Armstrong
Alliance
Joseph ©. May
Nimishillen
Edward J. Werner
Fred W .Geise
Albert Ringle
Andrew Youngblood
John C. Schaffer
John C. Devine
Monroe L. Hutt
Frank Holtzbach
Petit Jurors
Abraham Zartman
John Y. Williams
L. E. Meyers
Massachusetts
Akron
Greentown
New Berlin
Stark County Infirmary
Sarah Jane Raymond
Perry Township
Uniontown Hill
McKinleys Picnics Then Illness Forces Return in Canton
In Canton on Monday President McKinley and Mrs McKinley with Secretary Cortelyou Col Herrick and relatives enjoyed a Zoar picnic. After a village drive Mrs McKinley fell ill and they returned shortly. Also reported are Philip Powell’s railway death in Newcastle Pa and the death of Anna E Essig widow of Wm H Essig aged 87. Eugene Stutz denies many divorce allegations in a suit filed by Theresa Stutz. he is 65 and serves as Mt Eaton to Massillon mail carrier.
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Canton
Newcastle
Pittsburg & Western
Anna E. Essig
Wm. H. Essig
O. W. Hol
Eugene Stutz
Willison & Day
Theresa Stutz
Mt. Eaton
Massillon
Claims Adjusted After Last Week's Fire In North Eed
Hon R A Pollock reported all insurance claims from last week's fire, including John Morgan's, have been settled with no issues from any company. Townspeople discuss rebuilding and fire department equipment as the current focus. Dyspepsia Cure advertisement claims it aids digestion and restores natural conditions.
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R. A. Pollock
North Eed
John Morgan
Nerve Pills Praised In Massillon Testimony
A Massillon resident Mr. Henry Paul testifies to the benefits of Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills describing regained strength energy and vigor after use. The medicine sold at 50 cents a box by dealers of the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY bears Chase's portrait and signature on each package.
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A. W. Chase
Henry Paul
No. 30
Paul Street
Massillon
Ohio
KS. Craig
South
Erie Street
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
One Minute Cong Cure Promoted by Chas W Cupples
An advertisement claims a cough remedy called One Minute Cong Cure by Chas W Cupples at 180 W Tremont St and Rider & Snyder at 12 FE Main St. It promises instant relief for children and assures safe, pleasant, and effective results.
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P. T. Thomas
Sumterville
Ala
Chas. W. Cupples
W. Tremont Street
Rider & Snyder
E. Main Street
Chas
W. Cupples
Tremont St
Main St
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Conrad
Bert Hankin
North Mill Street
Tnion
Virginia
George E. Roberts
West
McDonaldsville
Cleveland Leader
McDonaldville
Tramp
Massil
Ki-Ki
Mas
Sillon Street
Willie Wonder
Phoebe
Massillonians
New York State
Kiki
E. E. Fox
Massillon Street Fair Association
Africa
Charles B. Allen
Elmwood Avenue
Gramme
Prudential Trust Company
Penn Ave
Independent Office
F & Gamble CP
County Seat News
Zoar
Lawrence
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