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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1902

Page

4

Roosevelt and civic reform cited in brief advisory stance

The piece notes President Roosevelt promoting brevity in government reports and endorsing restraint in state papers. It highlights a Boston meeting of the New England Anti Imperialist League lamenting Republican drift, remarks by Carroll Wright on business religion, and reports on Southern economic shifts and rural school consolidation debates. It also mentions Victor H Morgan resigning from The Independent and ongoing discussions from the December Review of Reviews.

Roosevelt New England Anti-Imperialist League Boston Irving Winslow Nelson Kansas William B. Shaw Middle West South

Massillon State hospital report praises progress and cures

The annual report of Superintendent Henry Eyman highlights growing knowledge in patient care and rising recovery rates at Massillon State hospital. It notes improved medical care, a respected nurses training school, and efforts to cut costs while maintaining patient comfort, with Dr Byman proposing ideas to save the state money.

Henry ©. Eyman Massillon State Hospital Eyman Ohio Nurses’ Training School Byman Hyman Latimer Massillon Daughters of Veterans Richville Avenue School Atlee Pomerene Canton J. F. Clokey L. H. Stewart E. J. Cratt P. Foust Massillon

GUBA S NEGRO PROBLEM AND CUBA ANNEXATION

The St Louis Globe Democrat argues Cuba faces a racial clash as Palma faces pressure to invite or exclude Negroes from state receptions. It claims annexation by the United States would quickly shift the race balance, doubling white population and resolving the problem, while recognizing Afro Cuban fighters’ contributions.

Cuba Havana Palma United States Union St. Louis Globe Democrat

Massillon State Hospital annual report to Governor Nash

Superintendent H C Hyman presented the tenth annual Massillon State Hospital report. It covers 431 admissions, 226 discharges, 24.59 percent recoveries, 5.03 percent deaths under treatment, and details on origins, ages, duration of insanity, and outcomes. It advocates improved treatment, reduced costs, expanded therapy and better nursing, with notes on food, employment of patients, diversions, and the December 19 dedication of William McKinley hall.

H. C. Hyman Massillon State Hospital Board of Trustees Nash Columbus Columbus State Hospital Cleveland State Hospital Eyman

Christmas Eve entertainments brighten hospital life

Patriotic speeches and sweet music filled the evening as shadowgraph shows and sleight of hand amazed guests. The hospital dramatic club, Elks minstrels, and frequent winter programs accompanied lectures and attractions, with a February 21 masquerade ball and July 4 field sports noted among annual events.

QO. A. B. Santer Hospital Dramatic Club Elks’ Minstrels William McKinley Hall W. H. McCollin Nash

Man Convicted in Canton for Child Non-Support

William Brisbin pleaded guilty to non support of his minor children in common pleas court. Judge Harter sentenced him to four months in the workhouse plus costs and warned that future non support would prompt further action. Brisbin and his wife are divorced. he had left town and was recaptured on the charge. The notice ends with an unrelated Want column advertisement candidate.

William Brisbin Canton Harter Common Pleas Brisbin

Local Masons Elect Officers Across Several Lodges

Hiram Chapter No 18 R A M and Knights of St John elected officers Tuesday night with Francis Strobel as high priest and Howard Garrigues as king. Lincoln Council No 18 Jr O U A M named officers led by J J Wendling as counselor and W J Masters as vice. Also mass meetings of I O O F Massillon and Sippo lodges, Massillon Aerie Eagles, and Canal Fulton lodge held elections. details list officers and new roles for 1908.

Hiram Chapter The Knights of St. John Lincoln Council Hiram Francis Strobel Howard Garrigues L. P. Schimke A. H. Coleman Melville Howard Royal Arch W. E. N. Hemperly Charles Gise A. C. Heggem Jacob Scharver Sebastian Miller George Weckman L. H. Bamberger Joseph Leonard L. L. Volkmer Val Hamil George Hoppold Emil Converse Ohio Lincoln Council No. 16 J. J. Wendling W. J. Masters J. A. Farrel R. F. Miller R. B. Carniora Charles Croninger Daniel Dulabahu Inside Sentinel Graybill Outside Sentinel R. A. Hardgrove H. W. Elsass G. EF. Breckel O. P. Kline Massillon Sippo Noble Edward Heisler Robert H. Gow John Crookston CG. M. Smith Wm. Mader Canal Fulton Lodge Canal Fulton Massillon Aerie of Eagles Frank Vogt H. B. Sibila Andrew Ertle Ford Sheer Sentinel A. H. Parnacott Alexander Griffith George Frantz Worthy Charles Mausz George W. Elsworthy Charles Remley Edward Snyder William Crone

Coal Scarcity Threatens New York Amid Severe Shortage

The New York Herald warns that coal famine could grip the city this winter if weather disrupts rail traffic. Trade interests say supplies mirror the end of the coal strike, with only about 4,000 tons available daily against a 20,000 ton daily demand, risking rationing and high prices.

New York The Herald Tidewater New England Canada

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