Local Board of Trade Seeks New Industry and Boulevards
The Board of Trade met in the mayor’s court room with seven members. A committee will consult Canton on a Massillon to Canton boulevard project while the new electric line’s ownership may favor the plan. The board endorsed state commerce requests for municipal self government taxation reform and uniform accounting. A West manufacturer seeks 100 to 150 acres near Massillon with rate data, and Waddell Wooden Ware asks Massillon for a cash inducement to rebuild after Greenfield fire. both referred to the new enterprises committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
J. W. McClymonds
R. B. Crawford
J. G. Albright
Canton Board of Tract
Massillon
Canton
Canton-Massillon
Electrc
State Board of Commerce
Waddel
Greenfield
Ina
Committee On
Case Settlement Involving $1000 Life Policy
Constable Samuel Persky of Canal Fulton aided in settling a Mansfield case for Mrs O'Brien of North Lawrence over a $1000 life insurance policy. The deceased, railway brakeman Mr O'Brien, formerly Lawrence resident, left the policy to his mother. wife claimed it, compromise reached with each receiving half. Post office list shows unclaimed Massillon letters dated Dec 4 1901 with many names and a notice to claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Persky
Canal Fulton
Mansfield
O’brien
North Lawrence
Lawrence
Massillon
Oraner
L. Tizsell
Misa Hmma Wieming
M. Wilson
B. F. Men. Aldrich
Herbert Raunch
Frank Baker
Jim Bollet
L. B. Fleming
Carl Serwatky
Paul Frank
A. Smith
Chas. Kame
John Smith
John H. Moyers
Louis Btorey
Official Call for Miner Convention in December
President Legg notifies Sub-District 3 miners of District 6 U M W of A that the regular annual convention will meet in the Trades and Labor Assembly hall on Tuesday December 10 at 10 o clock. One purpose is officer elections and other business requires representation by a delegate. Robert Legg Sub-District President John Morgan Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. M.W
Miners consider court action over screening issue
Miners plan to seek legal redress if no amicable settlement on screens not of standard size. District meetings appoint delegates for the December 10 convention as they push to recover losses from operators for using undersized screens. The Massillon Coal Mining Co faces pressure, while original owners defend past practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon Coal Mining Company
Massillon Electric Light plant sale negotiations move forward
Canton reports pending negotiations for the Massillon Electric Light Company's plant. Electric Company of America, already owning Canton Light under a broader push, may close the Massillon deal within ten days as traders Dougherty and Simon push talks in Philadelphia. The notice ends with an unrelated ad for Foley's Honey and Tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Massillon Electric Light Company
The
Electric Company of America
Canton Light, Heat and Power Company
Massillon
Messrs
Charles A. Dougherty
Jacob TL. Simon
Philadelphia
Canton-Massillon Electric Railway Company
Dougherty
Gun Battle Warns of Burglary Attempt at Navarre
Navarre reports two men tried to force the door of August Bloch’s house late last night. Harmon Bloch retrieved a gun from inside and fired at the intruders, who fled after screams. Nearby, a restaurant keeper with open doors was burgled of 50 to 60 dollars before the burglars left. Local citizens debate whether to add to the public school building or replace it with a new structure as a report on the project proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navarre
Harmon Bloch
August Bloch
Johnson
Messrs
Sisterhen
Rhine
Goshorn
Zintsmaster
Examinations for 1902 County Teachers Begin in January
The county teachers examination for 1902 begins the first Saturday in January at 15 dollars and continues monthly through July. Rules cover manuscript ink, fees for higher branches, notice deadlines, age limits, primary certificates, experience requirements, renewal after pedagogy and literature tests, substitute branches, and reexamination rules. Examiners endorse the Ohio Teachers Reading Circle and recommend Boxwell examinations.
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Stark County
U. S
Ohio
Schaeffer
Boxwell
Examination for law in Canton high school building
A law examination will be held in the Canton high school building on the third Saturdays of March and April 1902. Applicants will be tested in orthography reading writing arithmetic geography grammar U.S. history and physiology with no examination fee. M. E. McFarren, President Canton J. W. Guthrie, Clerk, Alliance. Frank N. Sweitzer, autorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
M. E. McFarren
J. W. Guthrie
Alliance
Frank N. Sweitzer
Hipp Ridenour Ceremony in Canton
William G. Hipp and Miss Helen Ridenour wed at 615 South Market Canton in a 7:30 p m ceremony conducted by Rev C M Roberts of St Timothy's Church. The couple will reside in Massillon after a several week honeymoon and then move to Canton apartments until their new East Tremont Street home is ready.
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William G. Hipp
Stone and Fire, Brick Company
Helen Ridenour
A W. Ridenour
Massillon
D. L. Spotts
South Market Street
Canton
C. M. Roberts
St Timothy’s Church
Emma Hipp
Ralph Hipp
Roberts
Estella Falke
Hipp
Spotts
East
Tremont
Massillon Split Proposed to Make City a Township
Legislature may be asked to redraw Perry township lines to create Massillon township with the city of Massillon as sole township area. Petition circulates for signatures. leaders argue current setup concentrates offices in Massillon while suburban residents lack access. Effort may seek support from Representative Metzger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Massillon
Massillon Township
Justices of the Peace
Metzger
Extermination of Musk Rat Affects Canal Fulton Land Uses
Navarre reports burglars tried to enter Mayor Warwick's home while he was away in Massillon. Mrs Warwick and her children alerted authorities. the intruders fled without a shot. Canal Fulton notes musk rats no longer damage towpath due to chemicals in Barberton Akron channels. San Francisco minstrels drew a $125 crowd. council meetings are rare. Dalton Oil and Gas leases all accessible land near its well, now about 4,000 acres under rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberton
Akron
San Francisco
Fulton
Dalton
Dalton Oil and Gas Company
First Barrel Sells for $20 as Massillonians Hear of Progress
The first barrel of Dalton Oil and Gas Company stock sold for 20 dollars to M F McDowell, a Dalton hardware merchant. The oil tests suggest heavy, pure quality and cylinder oil use, with expectations of steady production after water removal. Aaron Rubright reports 700 acres in Lima fields and plans to organize a company to develop the territory, noting a prior Massillon well yielded 60 barrels daily without pumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Oil and Gas Company
M. F. McDowell
Dalton Hardware
Massillonians
Massillon
Callery Juneton
Butler County
Honey and Tar Claim Prevents Cold When Used Early
After exposure or onset of symptoms, Foley's Honey and Tar is advised to be taken promptly to halt a cold, according to an unspecified source. The text also mentions "Hitler & Snyder" in unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rider & Snyder
Hitler & Snyder
Bank Robbery and Mayor Shot In Ohio Town
Delta Ohio December 7 three burglars robbed the Archbald bank of about two thousand dollars in gold and currency. They escaped in a stolen survey. John Hoff mayor was slightly wounded by a shot from one of the burglars.
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Delta
Dee
H Bank
Archbald
John Hoff
Robbers Arrested in B&O Depot Heist
Six men suspected of the B and O depot robbery in Wilmington Ohio have been arrested. One appears positively identified by the operator and items found on the suspects are named as stolen from the depot.
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Wilmington
Pension Bill for Mrs McKinley Draws Support in Congress
Representative Taylor of Ohio introduced a bill to pension Mrs Idas McKinley at 5000 dollars per year to be placed on the pension rolls. Senate action by Senator Hanna anticipated Monday. The McKinley Memorial Association met at Canton with Judge Day and Ryerson Ritchie reporting progress across states. Strong early support from New England and the South, with Minnesota children expected to raise 20000 dollars. The board plans to harmonize efforts in Canton and Washington amid health concerns for Admiral Sampson. The Schley court findings dispatch is denied as unfounded and no charges voted yet.
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Washington
Taylor
Ohio
McKinley
Secretary of the Interior
Idas McKinley
Senate
Hanna
Hawaii
Alaska
Puerto Rico
New England
North Carolina
Arrkansas
Louisiana
Florida
Waph Sant
Minnesota
Canton
Sampson
New York
Schley Court of Inquiry
Immense Coal Contract Ties US Exports to British Transports
New Orleans dispatch reports Pennsylvania coal interests plan large shipments to British transports bound for South Africa. The Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company secures vast business at Port Chalmette with ships loading 4,000 to 6,000 tons of Pennsylvania coal per voyage. British purchases include nearly 200,000 mules and horses in the United States, employing about 5,000 Americans and leaving over 40 million dollars in New Orleans for transatlantic uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
South Africa
Pennsylvania Coal Interests
Monongahela River
Eaets
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legg
the Electric Company of America
Bloch
Mr. Johnson
Hipp-Ridenour
Rev. C. M
Ried
Mas
Sillon
Burs Dock
J. W. Beysa
Lowder, UL
MAYER
Dalton Oil Speculators
Dalton Oil
Ress
Pennsylvania
Lima
Lynch
Winchester
Indiana
Rieder & Snyder
Dr. ‘Thomas
B. & O. Depot
Schley
Pittsburg Company
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