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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1906

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Fear Trouble With Japan Escalates as U S Eyes San Francisco

President Roosevelt notes US Japan relations have sharpened over California school segregation. He supports equal educational rights with separation for adults, insists on treaty terms, and vows to safeguard American interests amid talk of possible clashes. Diplomats foresee a potentially tense period, with Japan looming on the Philippines horizon.

Roosevelt San Francisco Washington California United States Japan Metcalf Philippine Islands

Secrets of Teamsters in Chicago Court Trial

In Chicago the secrets of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters will be revealed in court as allies of Cornelius Shea face conspiracy charges from a year ago strike. Albert Young and three others pleaded guilty and agreed to testify, prompting a defense stampede and a request for delay that was denied as the trial began.

Chicago International Brotherhood of Teamsters United States Cornelius P. Shea Teamsters Albert Young The International Brotherhood Shea Bniow Trist

Officials announce promotions at National Transit Company

Pittsburg reports promotions amid the death of Daniel O Day vice president of the National Transit Company and John O'Brien of Lima Ohio general manager of Buckeye Pipeline. Calvin N Payne named vice president with New York headquarters H L Scrafford becomes general manager of pipelines based in Pittsburg James O Brien becomes Payne's assistant O S June appointed general superintendent Buckeye Lima divisions.

National Transit Company Pittsburg Daniel O'Day John O’brien Lima Buckeye Pipe Line Company Calvin N. Payne National Transit Affiliated Companies New York H. L. Scrafford Nreka Southwest Pennsylvania Buckeye Macksburg James 8. O’brien Mr. Payne Scrafford 0. S. June Marietta, O

McClelland contest could swing Ohio Ninth seat

Toledo dispatch notes Independent Democrat I R Sherwood faces a contest hearing by the state election board after Republican McClelland claims Sherwood votes on the independent ticket are void. If upheld, McClelland would win the Ninth Ohio district seat.

Ohio McClelland-Sherwood Toledo I R. Sherwood Congress Ohio Congressional District Secretary of State McClelland State Election Board Sherwood

Special Rates for Coal Kings and Armed Land Grabs

Salt Lake City reports on interstate commerce inquiry into coal land grabs in the Intermountain region. Testimony details Holliday and others using armed force to seize claims, secret tariffs, and special rates enjoyed by Utah Fuel, Pleasant Valley, and related firms. Washington coverage notes Senator Warren denying an affidavit claim.

Salt Lake City Utah E. ©. Clarke Interstate Commerce Commissioner Denver & Rio Grande System G. D. Holliday Whitmore Canyon Sunnyside Holliday Coal Company Robert Forrester Utah Coal Company J. Kipman Robert Kirken Pleasant Valley Coal Company Kirken Holliday Utah Fuel Company Arthur Sweet Charles M. Owen Sweet F. M. Wheeling Mr. Sweet J. H. Judson Coal Company W. O. Williams Pleasant Valley Goar Company Wasatch Denver & Rio Grande Senator Warren Washington City Meyendorff General Land Office Warren Senator Clark Union Pacific Coal Company

Four men and foreman killed in dynamite blast near Moccasin Gap

Four men and a foreman were instantly killed by a dynamite blast in an excavation for a railroad near Moccasin Gap Va about 20 miles west of Knoxville. Ten passengers injured in the wreck of Rock Island train No 12 near Waukomis Okla eight miles south of Enid.

Knoxville Tenn Moccasin Gap Enid Okla Rock Island Waukomis

Rest s Case in Gillette Murder Trial Concludes Evidence

The Chester Gillette murder trial near Herkimer closes its evidence phase as the defense rests after a rigorous cross examination. Gillette disputes key points, calling many statements false and admitting some acts were cowardice. Separate notices report on trade, diplomacy, Congo affairs, a railway strike, and local indictments.

Gillette Herkimer X. Y Chester Gillette Grace Brown Miss Brown

Wreck Blame Shift Amid Telegraph Error Probe

Southern railway officials probe a wreck near Lynchburg Va that killed President Samuel Spencer. Operator C D Matto ux disappeared after release and may be prosecuted. Investigators traced block telegraph sheets showing miscommunication allowing conflicting trains. Spencer funeral set for Sunday with Morgan among honorary pallbearers.

Pierpont Morgan Spencer Pullman Lynchburg Southern Railway Samuel Spencer New York Baltimore C D. Mattoux Rangoon Mattoax The Virginia Rangeor Mattoux Jacksonville Malloux Washington and Southwestern Vestibuled Limited Southwestern Limited Washington Lawyers St. John’s Church Roland C. Smith Southern Road J. Pierpont Morgan

Three Banks Close Doors Over Ready Cash Shortage

McDonough county banks led by The Bank of Macomb and Chandler operated institutions suspended after an examiner found a shortage of cash. Deposits total about 510,000 with capital funds listed. real estate investments tied to Chandler in the county. Roosevelt commends dismissal of three Twenty fifth Infantry members amid Brownsville unrest as Congress may seek full War Department records. Cannibalism plea by Bronson Alcott remarks the Concord philosopher argues for eating the best meat if any meat is cut.

Peoria McDonough County C. W. Chandler Maccomb Chandler Bank of Chandler & Imes Bank Colchester Capital Chandler & Smith Bank Bardolph Washington Roosevelt Twenty-fifth Infantry Brownsville Tex North Congress Bronson Alcott Concord

Lipton Describes Prosperity In Am es In Real Thing

Sir Thomas Lipton writes that American prosperity is real and broad based across trade and commerce. He rejects the idea of financial manipulation and cites expansion in manufacturing agriculture mining and consumer purchasing power as evidence, noting confidence and no fear to speak openly.

Amés London Thomas Lipton America Department of Trade and Commerce Knogland Thomas Atlantic

Fatal Streetcar Collision Kills Miss Kamp in Cincinnati

A streetcar and automobile collision in Cincinnati fatally injures Miss Etta Kamp. Other near contemporaries include Rep Richard J Garvey death from pneumonia in St Joseph Missouri spouse Emma Ernde and two daughters die in a lamp explosion in Hagerstown Maryland and two northern plains families face cold tragedy as Vincent Spilner and child die from freezing with another member in critical condition. Pullman porters begin union drive seeking wages adequate to support families without charity.

Etta Kamp Cincinnati Richard J. Garvey Missouri St. Joseph Emma Ernde Charles Ernde Grace Gladys Hagerstown Pullman Porters Pullman Company Vincent Spilner Wells County N. D Spilner Pitner

Grain and live stock prices in multiple markets

The report lists cattle, sheep, hog, and calf prices from Chicago Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo markets with figures for prime, butcher, and feeder categories. It also notes a burglary in New Orleans where jewels worth up to $6,800 were stolen from Mrs. Frank Emmett’s boarding house safe containing items belonging to Mr. and Mrs. C. Joachim.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg Cincinnati Toledo Lima Indiana New Orleans Frank Emmett C. Joachim Tebherm

De Beers Suspicion and Ghosts of English Labor

A De Beers officer in Kimberley faced a year of surveillance before a detective revealed the man was honest, proving trust rests on intimate observation. England’s clerks endure living-in rites. a penny-a-day meal cut saves profits, squeezing workers. Germany’s Ebermeier is fined for an open mouth amid a street scene. a court clears him of gross misdemeanor but imposes a minor fine. Sailing ships fade as square rigs vanish. 1904 to today counts show collapse of full rigged ships under U.S. flag, with expectant disappearance within twenty years.

Diamond Winera de Beers Corporation Kimberley Hardakipas England Germany Ebermeier Mack London Morning Leader United States Commissioner of Navigations Seattle’ Post Intelligencer

Three Sentiments by Prince Bismarck on Forgiveness

Count Enzenberg asked Bismarck to write on an albom with autographs of Guizot and Thiers. Guizot inscribed two prudence rules, forgive much and never forget. Thiers noted that a little forgetting could preserve sincerity. Bismarck added that he fears forgetting and must be forgiven much.

Prince Bismarck Count Enzenberg Paris Guizot Thiers Ehlers

Where He Was Gray and a Grim Double Life

A playful quip contrasts age and hair color while a grim note follows in New Jersey. Mrs Archibald Lance, 54, reportedly committed suicide in her cellar as her son was armed in Newark. Family says no known motive and the town council is involved.

Wedang Washington XN. J Archibald Lance Levere Newark N. J Famliz Sa Money

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