Oil Magnate Bryan and a Depth of Mound Findings
Brother William Jennings Bryan buys a controlling interest in Wyoming oil lands signaling his rise as an oil magnate. The article notes Philippine school expansion, archaeology finds from C L Baatz’s Indian mound near Massillon, and Henry Clews highlighting coal production growth from 1886 to 1900. It discusses railroad dependence, wages, freight, and the push for formal wage and hour agreements in mining, concluding with the benefits of such agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Wyoming
C. L Baatz
Massillon
Henry Clews
Treasury Department
United States
Great Britain
The
Industrial Commission
Commission
Coeur d‘Alene
Idaho
Prison labor and free trade wage comparison
The American Economist argues that prison labor, like European pauper labor, hinges on wages. It notes prison workers lack incentive and efficiency, yet production costs are lower, while European workers are less efficient but compensated by lower wages. The piece links tariffs to maintaining American wage levels above Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aivelihood
Free Trade Trust
Europe
Engineers' Outing Marks Anniversary of No. 14
The Home Association No. 14 held a Tuesday night gathering to honor their first anniversary with Massillon engineers arriving at 10:30 alongside Mayor Wise and President W. E. Lewis. A lavish meal was served by the engineers' wives and Miss Emma Stoner, followed by speeches from Rev. N. E. Moffitt W. E. Lewis and D. W. Heimbach. The event featured tug of war led by Mayor Wise and Lewis, a football match, various races, and a mine trip for a view of the grounds. A photo by Mr Volkmer was arranged, and thanks were given to Mr William Maxheimer and Miss Emma Stoner before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Association
No. 14
W. E. Lewis
Massillon
Wise
Emma Stoner
William Stoner
Ms. Volkmer
Mayor Wise
W H. Lewis
Lewis
P.O. Cecil
William Maxheimer
Milk ordinance debate in Massillon draws sharp letters
A reader defends council milk ordinance process, arguing proper inquiry and public health aims justify council milkmen meetings. The letter critiques Dr Miller's gambling analogy, defends veterinary inspection provisions, and questions costs and effectiveness of required testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpetendent
Massillon
Miller
Dr. Miller
Board of Health
Michael Bar Granted Pardon in Postoffice Embezzlement Case
President McKinley granted seven pardons, including Michael Bar of Canton Ohio who pleaded guilty April 22 1901 to embezzling 710 dollars from postoffice money order funds. Bar received two years in the Ohio penitentiary after reimbursing the loss. petitions signed by Canton citizens aided his clemency. The attorney general recommended the pardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Department of Justice
Michael Bar
Canton
Ohio
Bar
Oxen Bets On Presidential Outcome Reach Eight Hundred Miles
In Susquehanna Pennsylvania two farmers Brad Herton and Samuel Webster wagered livestock on the presidential result. Herton promised to drive a blooded horse to Lincoln if Bryan won while Webster pledged to move twin oxen to Canton if McKinley was re elected. Webster was injured but plans to begin Monday, aiming to cover eight hundred miles in a month despite the setback. The animals have won county fair prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Brad Herton
Samuel Webster
Frost Hollow
Herton
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Webster
McKinley
Canton
Akron Defaulter Located
Akron Aug 22 News confirms J H McCrum treasurer of Akron Varnish Company who embezzled about 30000 is in South America. A letter from Mrs McCrum says he has been very ill. Varnish Co traced him to London then lost him, suspecting a steerage to Australia, with South America the likely destination.
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Akron
J. H. McCrum
Akron Varnish Company
South America
McCrum
Varnish Company
London
Great Metropolis
Australia
Miraculous Escape and Local News From Klondike Mine
Isaac Sandwith and son Jonathan escaped serious harm after a second shot failed to fire in Klondike mine No. 3. A neighboring shot exploded as they passed, causing coal fragments and numerous cuts. Miner Andrew Arnott remains injured but recovering, with back injuries after a rock fall. Thomas Brown leaves for Scotland. Harry Dale to run his interests. Fire victims plan rebuilding. Johnson Brothers and Fred Farmer pledge new business blocks. Foley's Kidney Cure praised for relief, while Dr Thomas Electricene touted for burns and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Lawrence
Isaac Sandwith
Jonathan
Klondike
Sandwith
Son
Andrew Arnott
Klondike No. 3
Jones
Canal Fulton
Lawrence
Thomas Brown
Scotland
Harry Dale
Johnson Brothers
Fred Farmer
Boom Strains Pulling Newcomerstown Growth
Newcomerstown faces a housing shortage as a board of trade failed to plan for rapid growth. Firms moved in after a citizens committee formed last year, laying out additions and attracting manufacturers. With homes scarce, plants can’t run full, and several new employers fear prospects this fall. The town’s boom has outpaced housing and street development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomerstown
Board of Trade
Russell & Company to start annual inventory early
Russell and Company will begin their annual inventory on September 1, three to four weeks will be needed for the process. Only essential work will occur at the plant during the period. Management cited strong next season prospects as prompting the earlier start, possibly resuming operations a month ahead of typical years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell & Company
Drs, Kennedy & Keagan
Superior Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Money for Strikers at Thursday Assembly
The Trades and Labor Assembly donated $25 to the striking steel workers fund. Plans for the Labor Day picnic were reviewed and deemed practically complete. Daily business was routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Steel Workers’ Fund
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Massillon Citizen
A Massillon resident Mrs Emanuel Scher testifies to the effectiveness of Dean's Kidney Pills after kidney trouble followed overtaxing. She recalls using the product in 1806 after obtaining it from Baltzly's drug store and endorses its continued value. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Emanuel Scher
Richville Agre
Dean
Scher
Baltzly
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean's
Mas Market Ad Claims Pill Result for Bowel Relief
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe pleasant and effective remedy for irregular bowels claiming to remove danger. It lists addresses and endorsements from C W Cupples Rider Snyder and A H Davis and notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney complaints with a two dollar bottle claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Finn
Lima
Foley
Cit
Rider & Snyder
DeWitt
C. W. Cupples
W. Tremont St
E. Main St
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
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Bammerlin
Conradi
Bert Hankin
North Millstreet
Atkinson
Philippine Islands
Outing
R. A. Pinn
Tween Council Committee
Gamb
Lers
Michael
President McKinley
Pennsylvania
Son Jonathan
Thomas
Mas
Fm 'Vy Aco
Chicago
Chas
Asillon
John Hintz
Stark County
Samuel Bater
Frank Seiler
HA Seiler
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