Peace Commission Fully Formed With Five Members
Washington August 27 The cabinet announced four members of the peace commission Secretary Day Senators Davis and Frye and Mr Whitelaw Reid with a fifth awaiting final decision Justice White may join soon The cabinet also discussed tariffs on Cuba and Porto Rico proposing a uniform three cent per pound duty for butter and butterine in both territories with adjustments for local law
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Washington
Associated Press
Peace Commission
Porto Rico
Cuba
Secretary Day to Canton for Paris trip amid staffing changes
Butterine will be stamped. A telegram from General Alger at Montauk Point says the situation there is reasonably satisfactory. Secretary Day will travel to Canton to prepare for his Paris trip, with Mrs. Day who has recovered. Day has shipped personal effects as he plans retirement from the State Department. Justice White has accepted the peace commissioner post.
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Alger
Montauk Point
Day
Canton
Paris
Died of Starvation on Mohawk Return Trip
From the Pittsburg Dispatch a report on the Eighth Ohio Regiment known as McKinley's Own detailing extreme hunger and hardship aboard the transport Mohawk while returning from Santiago. It cites 300 plus seriously ill, two deaths Rouse and Eddy, and a diary entry describing meals of beef soup and tomatoes for 1,200 men. Strikes over food led to arrests and forced duty.
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Pitusburg
Wikorr
Montauk Point
L. L
Ohio
Eighth Ohio
Rouse
Eddy
Cuba
United States
Seance at Merrell Residence Yields Mixed Results
Thursday evening seance conducted at Sexton Merrell's home drew many unbelievers, according to mediums Mr and Mrs Gesamine. Messages from spirits came through despite skepticism, with several materializations observed. Gesamine shared a brief talk on spiritualism early in the evening. Gesamine is of Indian parentage.
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Sexton Merrell
Surgical operation lawsuit filed in Canton court
Annie Thompson sues Elmer G Myers and James Frauntfelter in common pleas court for 810,000 damages claiming an unnecessary operation was performed at Aultman Hospital on August 26, 1897 after anesthesia, injuring her right foot and causing pain. J.J. Grant filed petition.
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Canton
Annie Thompson
Common Pleas Court
Elmer G. Myers
James Frauntfelter
Aultman Hospital
J.J. Grant
Porter case continues as crowd fills court and opera house
The state of Ohio v Peter Cabot drew a large Friday audience in Justice Sibila's court room and hall as the trial was postponed to next Wednesday at the defendant's request due to missing witness Dr T C Miller. Porter's counsel were J O Garrett and R H Day. the defense argues Porter was not in a condition to be shaved amid a dispute over alleged refusal to shave a colored man.
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Opera House
State of
Ohio
Peter Cabot
G. N. Porter
Justice Sibila
Sibila
T. C. Miller
J. O. Garrett
Mr. Porter
R. H. Day
Cabot
Porter
Eighth Ohio Soldiers Return From Voyage to Montauk
The Eighth Ohio "McKinley's Own" arrives at Montauk Point after a nine day confinement aboard the Mohawk. They disembark for detention, receive milk and meals, and are placed under guards. Sick and typhoid patients are improving. many convalescents receive furloughs and plan to report to Columbus. Sergeant Crabaugh dies aboard Ontania.
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Pittsburg
Wisorr
Montauk Point
L. 1
Ohio
McKinley
America
Santiago
The
Relief Association
Columbus
Eighth Ohio
Sergeant Crabaugh
Company K
Secretary Alger Observes Distressed Buckeye Brigade
Secretary of War Alger watches Eighth Ohio as they land after burial at sea tragedy. He orders measures for comfort while noting the men’s weary condition. President McKinley planned to visit to assess camp conditions. Alger hints at a return with the President next week.
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McKinley
Alger
Cuba
Massillon Camping in Pike County Wilderness Sees Deer and Snakes
Massillon families camp at Camp Dewey on Lake Big Pond in Pike County Pennsylvania. They report abundant game and fish, rattlesnakes guarding the area, and note local farmers trade railroad ties for goods. The piece portrays rugged rural life, sparse markets, and subsistence farming near Hawley and the nearby railroad.
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Pike County
Caul Dewey
Pennsylvania
Big Pond
Lairvue Lake
Vevey
Richard Terter
James Palmer
Hawley
Howells
W. Dacobs
Samuel Rollins
Massillon
Frank A. Vogt
Ohio
Wayne County
Convalescent Ship Catania Arrives at Montauk
The Steamship Catania from Siboney lands 353 convalescent patients at Montauk. Major George McCreery, U.S.A., died aboard on the 28th from dysentery after yellow fever and was buried at sea.
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Washington
Associated Press
Montauk
Catania
Siboney
George McCreery
Massillon Lecture Course opens October 13 with Redpath Company
Massillon Lecture Course Association approved a six entertainment season at the Armory. The opener on October 13 features the Redpath Grand Concert Company with Helen Buckley and other artists. Subsequent programs include lectures by P S Henson, George Wendling, Rev. Robert McIntyre, and Francis Walker with music. Final act by Leland T. Powers and E H. Southern's Lord Chumley. Tickets at Bahney's store from September 24.
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Massillon Lecture Course Association
J. E. Johns
Armory
Redpath Grand Concert Company
Helen Buckley
Mary L. Clary
Wm. H. Rieger
Arthur Beresford
Adolph Rosenbecker
H. Frey
Massillon
P. 8. Henson
D. D
L.L. D
Chicago
George BR. Wendling
Europe
Leland T. Powers
E. H. Southern
Lord Chumley
Powers
Bahney’s
Street fair plans touted by Mayor Wise
Mayor Wise says next week's street fair will be lively with free amusements and improved safety. He notes extra effort in recent weeks and proposes using Mill Street and adjacent avenues for booths, paving with sawdust and chips to prevent mud in rain.
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Mill Street
Tremont
Canal
Robbed at Beach City and incendiary fire at Pataskala
Two Cleveland residents were held up on bicycles near Beach City by two masked men, Slayman losing 23 and an accompanying woman 14. An incendiary fire in Pataskala destroyed business blocks at 1:30 AM, with estimated losses of 25 000 and insurance 6 000.
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Braca City
Cleveland
Robert Slayman
Beach City
Ubrichsville
Pataskala
Columbus
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