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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
2
The piece notes cautious council labor on salaries and boundary changes under a new municipal code and praises thorough consideration. It cites Congress and Chairman Jenkins urging fair balanced action and warns against hasty trust legislation, advocating time for reasonable, constitutional measures.
The New York Stock Exchange saw a sharp reversal as bear pressures eased and large buyers pushed prices higher. Bond gains followed stocks as the market absorbed tighter money conditions and a firmer bank statement outlook. Trade totals reached par value of 4.495 million with U S bonds unchanged.
Canton December 13. A jury awarded Fleischer Bros. of Philadelphia $1538 against H A Bloomberg & Co Massillon for goods on an account. The verdict came after an overnight session with Judge Harter presiding. Plaintiffs were represented by Turner and Egert. defendants by Sterling and Brancher. The court adjourned until Monday morning and noted one criminal case remains. A follow-up case involves Ohio against Young for stealing lace curtains from a box car near Greentown.
In Marseilles a clash between strikers and police left several injured including a police commissary. Troops guard the port while patrols surround the Bourse du Travail as journeymen butchers and bakers join the strike. Authorities requisition baker troops to avert famine. The city remains tense as crowds disperse.
In Muncie the agreement setting monthly glass box purchases by allied window glass firms and the American Window Glass Jobbers association collapses as price concerns trigger a rejection. Simultaneously, a Local Assembly 200 leader advocates unlimited blower output, risking overproduction and potential shutdowns next year. In Philadelphia, Colonel Greene says the new state bar board must organize by January, or the supreme court will permit current lawyers to be admitted under existing rules.
Ohio sees snow in the north and rain or snow in the south with brisk to high north winds. Tomorrow turns fair in most areas, but Western Pennsylvania faces rain or snow in the south and snow to the north with brisk northwest winds on the lake. West Virginia has rain or snow today and fair conditions tomorrow.
In Huntingdon Pennsylvania on December 13 the second day of Dr Irvine versus Bishop Talbot and Mr and Mrs Max Elliott dominated by procedural fights. The defense seeks a non-suit while witnesses recount excommunication disputes and alleged board misconduct. The case may extend into next week with further testimony and potential rulings.
The coal strike commission heard cumulative testimony detailing excessive docking discrimination against strikers, underpayment for all coal mined, eight hour demand, and higher wages in nearby regions. President Mitchell presented figures showing day workers earn 40 to 50 percent more in bituminous than anthracite areas. Delaware and Hudson data is the official baseline. Attorneys expect miners to finish their case early next week. companies may seek a short recess and consider joint opening arguments.
Washington December 13 House proceedings clear calendar with 173 bills passed. A special order next Tuesday sets aside 1 million dollars for New England eradication of fant and mouth disease. Hawaii delegate Wilcox seeks 225000 for a revenue water to Honolulu. House debates free trade entry for coal with Canada. Other state camps funded in Kentucky and California. Submarine trials of Adder and Moccasin praised as seacoast defense assets.
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