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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1901

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Ministers Hearevangelist Chapmans Call to Bible Reading

Pittsburg and surrounding presbyteries hosted evangelistic meetings under the Presbyterian general assembly. Distingu ished ministers from multiple presbyteries attended as Rev. Dr. J Wilbur Chapman urged ministers and elders to open their hearts to the spirit of God and read their Bibles daily to regain spiritual ground. Dr. Carson and others praised the conference and urged consecration while planning further fundraising in New York to support evangelizing the world.

Pittsburg Presbyterian General Assembly Evangelistic Committee Allegheny Washington Butler Redstone Erie Breakenville Blairsville Daniel A. Cunningham Wheeling Willian M.naylor New Castle D. Edwin Wallace Greensburg James D. Moorehead Beaver Falls Ferrin S. Baker Betlevernon C. G. Hays Johnstown James T. Moffat William Speer Theodore S. Negley Brownsville Vo. Ds. Mc Carrell Mexecsport Locna Beetmcle Jon H W. Converse OL Palduelping J. Wilbur Chapman John Bal Oim Shaw John K. Carson New York Chapman Mary Magdalene Lucy Mo.c Jos Dr. Carson Second Church Dr. Chapman Byohn H. Converse Philadelphia Assembly Converse John F. Carson Brooklyn Western Theological Seminary

Great religious revival grips New Kensington area

In New Kensington Pennsylvania on December 4 the town reports its largest religious revival in history. A YMCA movement started weeks ago now has around 400 members with talks of a dedicated YMCA hall. Rev N S Fiscus of the First Presbyterian has led a revival with many churches active and new members joining. The Meennieuumbe I vourtalis have formed a new congregation as membership rises and Arnold and Parnassus church communities hold similar meetings.

New Kensington Young Men’s Christian Association Y. M. C. A. Hall Fiscus First Presbyterian Church Arnold and Parnassus

Memorial tablet to Rev. Dr. Richard Lea unveiled in Pittsburg

The Pittsburg presbytery to meet at Forty third Street church next Tuesday for the unveiling of a memorial tablet honoring Rev. Dr. Richard Lea who led the Lawrenceville church for over 50 years. Speakers include Rev. Dr. Henry H. Stiles and Rev. Dr. Elijah B. Donehoo. The presbytery will also consider Rev. Charles H. Pridgeon resigning Canonsburg First to start a Pittsburg Bible school and licensing a new Allegheny seminary.

Pittsburg Forty-third Street Presbyterian Church Richard Lea Lawrenceville Henry H. Stiles Second Presbyterian Church Altoona Thirty Ninth Street Church Elijah Donehoo Lea Wais Samuel J. Fisher Charlies H. Pridgeon First Presbyterian Church Canonsburg Allegheny Pridgeon

Insurgent Lukban Offers Surrender Talks Amid US Action

Manila reports Lukban seeks negotiation with General Smith, but Smith rejects talks. US naval forces under Lieutenant Commander Heim destroy 147 boats used for smuggl ing supplies to insurgents. Catbalogan natives vow to fight, 100 accepted. US Marines and ships batter insurgent forts and disrupt salt works, rice, and rendezvous sites in Samar.

Manila Catvalugan Samar Lukban Smith James M. Heim United States Bruce Gimwal Suath Catbalogan Oder Ley Compton Haines Ninth Infantry Mwe Saumur Wibliam R. Fletcher Quiros

Blood on the gown in Bonine murder trial

The case of Mrs. Lolanda Bonine for the murder of James Seymour Ayres Jr. nears verdict with witnesses testifying about a revolver in Ayres room. Defense challenges the blood evidence on the gown wrapper while government expert Dr. Shacher contends no blood was found on the fabric.

Washington Lolanda Bonine James Seymour Ayres, Jr Ayres Duncan B. Hubbard Thomas Ford Michigan

Groker To Quit As Leader Of Tammany Hall

In an Evening Post interview Richard Croker says he will retire from active leadership roles. He notes age and weariness, cannot stay in New York year round, and plans travel to England early next year. He has not chosen a successor and mentions a meeting of the Tammany executive committee next month.

New York Richard Croker The Evening Post Tammany Leader Tammany Hall England Tammany Executive Committee

Navy dispatch on Iowa captain's Panama force withdrawal

Captain Perry of the battleship Iowa, commanding U S naval forces on the Isthmus of Panama at Panama, cables that he will re-embark only a portion tomorrow morning and retain the remainder for the present. The note indicates a partial withdrawal of Marines.

Perry Washington Navy Department Iowa United States Panama

Roosevelt message greeted with cautious praise abroad

International papers from London Berlin and beyond react to Roosevelt’s address. They call it cautious and businesslike, foresee limited reforms, and note mixed views on tariff reciprocity and anti anarchist measures. European outlets see US power rising yet doubt sweeping changes.

London We Presidents USA Senate Gailllindun Dani Daily Telegraph United States Europe Kost McKinley Roosevelt Daily Chronicle The Chronicle Berlin Dec Germany Erliner Volks Zeitung Free Trade

Roosevelt to Speak at Schwab Manual Training School Dedication

At a Homestead school board meeting it was revealed that President Roosevelt will be among speakers for the Schwab manual training school dedication next spring in Pittsburgh.

Roosevelt Pittsburg Homestead School Board President Roosevelt Schwab Manual Training School

Suspect Held in Tiro Bank Robbery Case

Mansfield report details a man named John Smith from Cleveland who recently worked in Pittsboro as a machinist. He is under arrest on suspicion of involvement in the mid October Tiro bank robbery where one robber was wounded in the neck and back, and escaped with others.

Mansfield John Smith Superior Street Cleveland Pittsboro Tiro Bank Tiro

Market drift and confusion in stock price movement

Confusion and hesitation were reflected in the day’s stock market moves. Prices showed irregular activity with a vigorous late upward turn after the government message. calls and copper traded weakly with a new intraday low, while total sales reached about 4.14 million dollars with bonds unchanged at close.

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TOHONGA LATE PRESIDENT REACTIONS IN CONGRESS

Washington reports show the House and Senate listening intently as the late President McKinley’s death is honored. A Grosvenor led committee was formed to study respectful actions, and both chambers adjourned after Roosevelts first message. The reading included coverage of the Buffalo tragedy and drew notable sympathy.

Washington Rocca United States Kent Housevelt Micuily McKinsey Grosvenor Ohio Senate Congress House Roosevelt McKiniey Buffalo Foraker

Mrs. Maud Booth Illness Exaggerated After Speaking Tours

Colorado Springs report says Mrs Maud Pullington Booth illness was exaggerated. She spoke at the college Monday morning and again in the afternoon to a large assembly of women then at an evening public meeting. She is staying with Senator Seldomridge and is reported perfectly well.

Colorado Springs Colo Maud Pullington Vooth Senator Seldomridge

Bills Introduced Include Vote Disfranchisement Probe

Washington reports detail Rep Williams of Mississippi introducing a resolution to investigate voter suppression in southern states and Rep Dick of Ohio seeking a broad inquiry into denial or abridgment of male voters rights. The piece notes pension plans for Ida McKinley and a recess appointment spree, plus a Panama canal report favoring Nicaragua with cost estimates and timeline comparisons.

Washington Williams Mississippi Maclay Schley United States Naval Academy Crowninshield Sampson Navy Department Navy Congress of United States House of Representatives House Ohio Congress McKinley Secretary of the Interior Ida William McKinley Senate Hanna Taylor Canton MacKinley George W. Lieberth Kentucky Eral Knox

Treachery Among Teachers on Bantor Island

A letter from Romblon describes American teachers arriving on Bantor where Gov. Lars seizes control after indicting local officials. The presidente and others are jailed for aiding insurgents. Reports detail hardships for the women teachers including forced quarters and escorts amid unrest in the Philippines.

Washington Dee Plaliy Pass Czy Rombion Bantor Funcheon Wero Barton Lars Presidente Jeff

Alliance Offers Reward After City Robberies

Alliance, Dec. 4. After three desperadoes robbed seven citizens and two residences Sunday night, the city council placed 0 at the mayor and chief of police to aid capture. The council may raise the budget to 41,600, four more officers will be added, and the stolen rig was found abandoned two miles north of Canton. Officer Robert Green is alleged to have been present and may resign. Prof. Favor will lecture on electricity at the Armory Friday evening, Dec. 6.

Alliance Chict Couwavil Robert Green R E. H. Bowers Green Canton

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Presbyterian Evangelization Committee Carson Spoke Parnesus, Pa Lord Luxban General Smith Groker U. S Pers America Vossische Zeitung National Zeitung Tohonga Mrs. Maud Booth Isthmian Canal Commission Isthmian Canal Commission Pacific Filippisds Prof Favour
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