Co operation urged and political forecasts in 1900s tone
In a December 7 publication the piece extols cooperation as key to big business and social harmony. It argues Senator Hanna will remain chairman of the Republican national committee until 1900 and hints at the convention’s future choices. The commentary also reviews Ignatius Donnelly’s The Cipher and the Tombstone, noting its provocative claims about authorship and readers who seek hidden connections.
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Seciaitis
Massillon
Hanna
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Stratford
Francis Bacon
Ignatius Donnelly
Appal
Ignatius
Cranks
David Harum
Queen Elizabeth
William Jennings Bryan
Polygamy and National Duty in Brigham Roberts Seat
The text argues that Brigham Roberts election to represent Utah in Congress defies the U S compact by electing a man convicted of polygamy. It contends that national interests trump personal reputations and asserts lawmakers should condemn Roberts regardless of lower house colleagues. It warns that seating him would acknowledge polygamy and set a dangerous precedent.
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Roberts
Congress
Brigham Roberts
Utah
United States
President urges unified anti trust code for nation
The President’s recommendations to Congress stress strengthening and standardizing anti trust laws. He notes existing laws fail due to differing views on harmful versus necessary business consent and calls for a uniform national code to ensure comprehensive enforcement and public acceptance.
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Congress
United States
Switch work shifts offices for Toledo and Navarre link
Superintendent Merwin moves W E office from Toledo to Navarre as the Navarre switch, planned to connect Toledo and Cleveland divisions, nears completion with more time needed. Chief surgeon Dr Bunts of Cleveland appointed. HQ moves from Toledo to Cleveland. Merwin, clerk E S Brooks, Miss Mame Merwin relocate.
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Merwin
Toledo
Massillon
Dr. Bunts
Cleveland
Navarre
Wo & L. E. Railway
West Main Street
E.S. Brooks
Mame Merwin
Hupp
Columbia
Roberts Faces House Seat Fight Over Utah Polygamist Case
A three hour debate ends with a Democratic vote to appoint a special committee to investigate Brigham H. Roberts, Utah's elected representative, and possibly bar him from taking his seat. Roberts appeals to constitutional protections, citing amnesty acts and Utah’s statehood while opponents cite polygamy laws and precedents to bar admission.
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Vasillados
House
Taylor
Oho
Bighan H. Roberts
Utah
Richardson
Roberts
Judiciary Committee
Land
California
Mr. Roberts
Maus
Ma Roberts
Bngham Lt
Ktaimang Ins
Brigham H. Roberts
Committee On the Judiciary
Supreme Court
United States
Tayler
Whittemore
Mr Tayler
Merleary
Proctor Knott
Boyd Winchester
John M Roce
Kentucky
Hqeouse
Roeherdson
Gans
Clouse
Speaker
Guity
Farrison
Turst—Jt Roberts
Murphy
Ramsay
Frourth
Stark County Soldiers Relief Commission Meets in Canton
The Stark County Soldiers Relief Commission gathered at the Canton courthouse on Friday evening to review relief claims from ward and township committees and prepare the 190 roll. Next Wednesday will finalize the work. Total relief distributed in 1899 reached 10 320 40 to indigent soldiers wives widows and minors, with November peaking at 92 50. Township allocations varied with Canton leading at 3851 15 and other towns like Paris Washington Lexington Marlboro Nimishillen Osnaburg Sandy Pike Plain Lake Jackson Perry Bethlehem Sugarcreek Tuscarawas Lawrence receiving smaller sums. For 1898 the total was 3897 65. In the year ending September 1 1896 one hundred and eighty one soldiers received 4683 25, 120 widows and wives 4800 and two minors 54. The commission may levy three tenths of a mill if needed, with a 2.5 tenths levy already in place for three years.
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Stark County Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Court House
Canton
Fis
Paris Township
Washington
Lexington
Marlboro
Nimishikea
Osnanurg
Sandy
Pike
Plain
Lake
Jackson
Perry
Bethlehem
Sugarcreek
Tuscarawas
Lawrence
The Departed Ones Funeral for Waldo Muller
Massillon attendees mourn Waldo Muller W and L E railroad engineer who died from Coshocton wreck injuries. Services held at Miller residence and Methodist church with Rev. Barron Rev. Jonan and Rev. Yoder officiating. Burial in new union cemetery. Coshocton Lodge Pathfinders pallbearers. Funeral also for Mrs Braym Navanee Dec 4.
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Waldo Muller
Coshocton
Canal Fulton
Joseph Miller
Methodist Episcopal Church
Barron
Lodi
Jonan
Yoder
Braym. Navanee
Minute directory notes and unclaimed letters list Massillon
A brief notice lists 1900 directory expectations by W Spidle and Aaron Rubright with about 6248 names, excluding married women, and estimates Massillon population around 15,000. It includes an advertised letters section naming individuals unclaimed as of December 5 and an unrelated Cascarets ad.
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W. Spidle
Aaron Rubright
Massillon
Ladien
Corsterfield
Hazel Knode
Harrard
Emline McPerry
Mary Hustins
Mire
Ed Shelvy
Lucey Mere
House Expels Roberts Case Fuels Constitutional Debate
A historic floor fight over whether Congress can expel a member for pre election conduct dominates the session. A special committee is named as lawmakers weigh precedent from Proctor Knott to Lord Wanchester before voting 302 to 30 to sustain a resolution backing expulsion actions and warning of dangerous precedents.
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George Cannon
Utah
Cannon
Gove
Ramy
South Carolina
James A. Garfield
Bir. Dalzell
Penneylvania
Mr. Steele
Indiana
Llinois
Roberts
Dalzell
Mr. Roberts
McVicars
House of Representatives
Ohio
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Richardson
Tennessee
United States
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Tah
Congress
Lah
Indivadad
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Tasler
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Sik
Corgress Wassett
Proctor Knott
Lord Wanchester
John M. Rice
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Sneaker
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Adamson
Allen
Miss
Bailey
Ball
Brewer
Burlison
Carmack
Cooper
Davey
de Graftenreid
Dinsmore
Fitzpatrick
Fleming
Kitchen
Lester
Lewis
McClellan
McCulloch
Maddox
Norton
Rhea
Robbins
Slayden
Small
Snodgrass
Stephens
Turner
Democrats
Newlands
Nevada
Silverite
Land of California
Republica
Landis
Ind
Morris
Minn
Freer
W. Va
Littlefield
McPherson
de Armond
Lanham
Tex
Meyers
Izd
Wealthy Few Abandon Massillon District Buyout Plan
Promoters led by J J Phillips sought to acquire all Massillon district mining properties and forego a operators’ combination. After inspecting options the plans collapsed as prices proved higher than anticipated. Anthony Howells of the Massillon coal operators’ association doubted feasibility and denied any formal combination. He added the association aids rates during dull seasons.
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Massillon District
J.J. Phillips
Cleveland
Massillon
Anthony Howells
Massillon District Coal Operators’ Association
Operators Association
Howells
Nephew of councilman hurt in Pocock mine accident
Edward Kouth aged 16 of West Brookfield fell under a moving coal car while working as a driver at the Pocock mine Tuesday morning. His left leg was crushed from ankle to knee. amputation may be necessary. He is nephew of Councilman Routh, superintendent of the mine.
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Edward Kouth
West Brookfield
Pocock
J. F. Gardner
Routh
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