Statesmen differ on football prizes and memorials
The passage contrasts Rep Watcher of Maryland opposing further Cadet football games with Rep Metcalf of California proposing annual Navy and Army contests in Washington. It notes the dissolution of the McKinley Memorial Arch Association and the shift toward a Canton gravememorial. It also reports Mayor Sam Jones resigning from Toledo Humane Society after a debate on punishment and politics. Public sympathy leans to the arch’s decline while Senator Wellington of Maryland is shunned by colleagues for his McKinley stance and silence on regret for the assassination.
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Representative Watcher
Maryland
West Point
Annapolis
Metcalf
California
Washington
McKinley Memorial Arch Association
Canton
Sam Jones
Toledo
Toledo Humane Society
Jones
Wellington
Senate
McKinley
Tayler's Good Work Urges Uniform Marriage Laws
Cleveland Leader commends Representative Tayler of the eighteenth district for pursuing a constitutional amendment to enforce uniform marriage and divorce laws by Congress. It notes the difficulty of overcoming inertia and the need to address the evils of state-by-state rules as Americans move freely between states. May Mr. Tayler’s perseverance match the reform’s necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayler
Congress
United States
Taylor
Cleveland
Miners urged to vote for conservative leaders at Massillon
A letter to the editor urges readers to support the most conservative candidates for officers at the United Mine Workers District No. 3 annual convention in Massillon. Delegates will elect officers and address business matters, with emphasis on choosing trusted leaders known from birth to present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
William Preece for vice president of the district
John A. James of Crystal Spring endorses William Preece a capable justice of the peace elected last spring. He argues Preece would be a strong vice president, aiding the president and miners while keeping labor and capital as harmonious as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Preece
Crystal Springs
Preece
John A. James
Crystal Spring
How to Open a Book in Proper Handling
From Modern Bookbinding, a connoisseur once damaged an expensive binding by forcing the back and cracking the spine. The proper method involves gently supporting the book, opening a few leaves at the back then at the front, and pressing sections slowly to center. Avoid violent opens to preserve the binding.
Officers Installed by Hadasar Chapter Eastern Star
The Hadasar chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star installed new officers at the Masonic temple with John Gow Jr. officiating. About fifteen Minerva chapter members attended, overnight guests of locals. Addresses, solos, and formal duty explanations followed the ceremony.
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Hadassar
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
John Gow, Jr
Minerva
Gow
Couch
Clea Cotton Culbertson
Harry B. Conrad
Clella C. Culbertson
Francis Strobel
Tax Notice Announces Perry Tuscarawas Massillon Tax Day
The tax collector will be at the mayor's office in Massillon on December 9 10 11 1901 to receive taxes for Perry and Tuscarawas townships and the city of Massillon.
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Massillon
Perry
Tuscarawas
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Ad from Kilmer Swamp Root
An old advertisement extols Kilmer Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It explains kidneys filter blood every three minutes and links kidney trouble to many diseases. It promises cures, offers samples by mail, and urges mentioning the paper when writing Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
Brown's Version of Stone Opposition Arguments
Major A. M. Brown describes pressure from Governor Stone over his recorder appointment and removal. He alleges promises and distrust of J. O. Brown Burleigh and Flinn allies, while Stone seeks party harmony and defends himself against bribery charges before they arose.
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Pittsburg
A. M. Brown
Stone
Major Brown
Philadelphia
Nune
Pillsburg
J. O. Kianyu
Public Safety
Burleigh
Brown
Recorder
Flinn
J. O. Brown
Commonwealth
Will Spalding Be Chosen Candidate Seeks Compromise
Ban Johnson admitted that electing A G Spalding to the National League presidency likely would prompt a compromise between the two major leagues. The week’s developments point to Spalding as a candidate despite prior denials ahead of the National League annual meeting in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Johnson
Chicago
A. G. Spalding
National League
Spalding
Coal Combine to Quit in Sandusky Trade
Sandusky Ohio December 7 at a meeting of the Sandusky Commercial Exchange the group that controls the local coal trade was directed to abandon the organization The prosecuting attorney warned that continuing would trigger a lawsuit to oust it and collect penalties under the Valentine anti trust law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Judge Newburger Denies Molineux Indictment Motions
New York December 7 Judge Newburger of the court of general sessions issued a decision denying a motion to dismiss the murder indictment against Roland R B Molineux. The motion to quash the indictment or to inspect grand jury minutes was also denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newburger
Court of General Sessions
Roland RB. Molineux
Virginia firm gains control of West Virginia mines
Roanoke Virginia December 7 A Virginia corporation named Red Jacket Coal and Coke company with 2 4 million capital has acquired the Red Jacket mine Logan mine Rutherford mine Lick Fork mine and Maritime mine in the Thacker field West Virginia, controlling about 6000 acres of land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Virginia
Red Jacket Coal and Coke Company
Red Jacket
Logan
Rutherford
Lick Fork
Maritime
Thacker Field
West Virginia
Want Manila Free Port
Manila merchants prepare a petition to Congress seeking designation of Manila as an American port free of duty. The move aims to secure duty exemption for imports through the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Congress
Denunciation of Wu Ting Fang Dominates Labor Session
Scranton, December 7. The American Federation of Labor held two sessions with full attendance and smooth work. An extended address by Edward F. McSweeny on immigration drew praise. 88 resolutions were discussed including a denunciation of Wu Ting Fang and thanks to Roosevelt on Chinese exclusion. Contested seats were nearly resolved, with two remaining hearings postponed at the request of involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Fordatioun
Gompers
St. Louis
Wu Ting Fang
Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Congress
Martial law declared in Andalusia as troops guard jail
The governor dispatched troops to aid Sheriff Bradshaw to protect prisoners amid rioting by black residents. A posse killed three unnamed black men near Opp yesterday, and the region remains in arms over the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Ala
Bradshaw
Opp
Woman dies of laudanum in hotel tragedy in Reading
In Reading, Mary Irwin of Malvern died in a hospital from laudanum poisoning after a hotel incident. Knoler Amole of Coatesville, found himself dying from a self inflicted gunshot to the head when he learned of Miss Irwin’s poisoning. Both were 40 and 48 years old respectively, with Amole in critical condition.
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Reading
Mary Irwin
Malvern
Chester County
Knoler Amole
Coatesville
Miss Irwin
Amole
Two Burned to Death in Carnegie Fire Kill Two and Injure Three
In Carnegie Pennsylvania a blaze destroyed the Klee home as Samuel Klee and two children were injured and his wife and one daughter died. Mrs Sarah Klee 40 and Mary Klee 7 perished. Samuel Klee 45 suffered serious burns, Eva Klee 11 burned hands and face, Harry Klee 13 feet burned.
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Carnegie
Pittsburg
Samuel Klee
Sarah Klee
Mary Klee
Eva Klee
Harry Klee
MISS TOPPAN INDICTED FOR MURDERS IN MASSACHUSETTS
Miss Jane Toppan indicted by the Barnstable grand jury for the alleged killings of Mrs. Mary E. Gibbs Alden P. Davis and Mrs. Genevieve A. Gordon at Cataumet Massachusetts in July and August. Four counts per indictment allege morphine atropine and a poison unknown to the Aurora.
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Barnstable
Mass
Jane Toppan
Mary E. Gibbs
Alden P. Davis
Genevieve A. Gordon
Cataumet
Insurgent Outlaw Velasco Sentenced to Garrote
Manila December 7 Major Velasco an insurgent outlaw who tried to murder a Filipino judge has been sentenced to be garroted. Georgia bank robbery at Ilanta is reported with a loss of 64 500 dollars.
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Manila
Major Velasco
Georgia Bank
Ilanta
Douglassee Bank
Rail wreck shocks Canton on crossing as engines collide
Canton Ohio December 7 two freight trains from Wheeling & Lake Erie and Cleveland Terminal & Valley collided at a crossing causing one locomotive to derail into a ditch and several cars to scatter no injuries reported though property damage was high. County commissioners toured the jail and workhouse praising their condition and noting supervisors Yarger and Sheriff Zaiser earned credit. Notices list real estate petitions notices for unknown heirs and private sales. Mrs. Louisa Riegler 87 died at 605 East Fifth Street. September term of common pleas court nearing close with detailed courtroom assignments for two rooms and multiple cases scheduled through Friday including hearings and dockets. An office boy wanted at the Independent office.
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Canton
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Cleveland Terminal & Valley
Yarger
Zaiser
Anna Grau
Maasil
Lon
Edward F. Sibila
Massillon
Louisa Riegler
East Fifth Street
Bargeve
Hood
Gerardet
Zengler
Fenton
Myers
Walker
Board of Education of
City of Canton
Pollock
Ketler
City of Alliance
L. EL. A
W.A. R. Co
Mossop
Findlay Brewing Co
Ross & Sprague Co
Blomarck’s Philosophy of Life in Love Letters
Excerpt from Love Letters of Prince Bis marck advising duty to God and resilience. It urges digging in spura and setting tre, facing grief with dignity and hope, even as one endures loss and danger in life.
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Blomarck
Prince Bismarck
Grandpa's Pet Watch Tale
A boy sits on his grandfather's knee as the elder reveals his watch and contemplates the future. The child asks if the watch will be left to him after death and the grandfather reflects with a cautious, uncertain reply. The exchange captures a moment of family sentiment and mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa
Grandpapa
Columbus Dispatch
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements From Massillon Readers
Massillon residents report kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills obtained at T. Baltzly's drug store. Mrs Louis Feil describes back pain easing quickly with treatment. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo is sole U.S. agent. Price 50 cents. Take no substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Massillon
Louis Feil
Clif Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
U. S
Doan’s
Sagine Catarrh Cure Offer Free Trial List Request
An advertisement invites readers to send a list of ten to fifteen names and addresses of people with catarrh or sore throat to the Sagine Co at 2678 High Street Columbus Ohio. They will mail a free bottle and a pamphlet with testimonials. Mention the paper. only one family may submit a list.
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Sagine Co
High Street
Columbus
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Conrad
Snd
Bert Hankin
Varth Mill
Desposed
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J. 0. Brown
Molineux
Gre
Americas Federation of Labor Constation
Alabama
Miss Toppan
Ottawa
Ont
Bessie Blair
A. G. Blair
H. A. Harper
Labor Gazette
Ottawa River
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McDowell
Trustee
Rumel
Keplinger
Princess Plow Co
Hedrich
Admix
Maiert
Boughman
Admirs
Keim
Jackson
Fuhr
Pennsylvania Company
Hambach
Anscon
Carnes
Gallagher
Swartz
Saeeesee
Sane
Foley
Rider & Snyder, Cruggists
Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Wheleer
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