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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1896

Page

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Memorial resolutions honor Stark judge Anson Pease

The Stark County bar adopts heartfelt resolutions praising Judge Anson Pease for his long service from Massillon to the bench. A large attendance from Stark, Carroll and Columbiana counties attends the funeral. Speakers recall his integrity, patience, and impartiality as lawyer and judge.

Stark County Anson Pease Akron Street E.L. Kemp St. Timothy's Church Stark Carroll Columbiana Manton C. L. McLain Harry McLain J. H. Hunt Clarence McLain Edmond N. Pease A. P. L. Pease Canton Pease Portag County Massillon Common Pleas Nath A. J. Jones T. T. McCarry W.R. Day Grog BaLpwin Charles C. DeHam Taylor Ponse George E. Baldwin Judge Pease Joseph Frease Thomas McCarty Billingsley Columbiana County Wells Smith Wm. R. Day Frank L. Baldwin Pesse, Baldwin and Young Floral and Transportation Committees

Coxey Arrives in Washington to Push Road and Bond Plan

J A Coxey former Commonweal Army leader reaches Washington to press Congress on his good roads program and noninterest bearing bonds. He meets with House banking committee chair Walker, files specifications of his financial scheme, and plans to mail his pamphlet to every U S voter. He advocates demonetization of gold and silver government ownership of public works the income tax and wheat price regulated salaries.

Washington Coxey Capitol Walker House United States

Not the Man Wanted and Other Canton Court Notes

Canton December 18 says Chief Detective Little arrived from Meadville to identify suspect Thomas Nolan in the Erie brake man murder case but declared Nolan not the man. Also reports Emma McCammon seeks divorce and alimony, Frank W. Gaskill assigns assets to Julian Zang, and various estate actions including filings, sales, and marriages in the area.

Erie Railway Canton Little Meadville Thomas Nolan Erie Galion Nolan Schlagel Emma McCammon Aston J. McCammon Sue Frank W. Gaskill Alliance Julian Zang John Horn Perry Township Robert Crocket Marlboro Walter R. Walker Paris Township Frank E. Hartzell Aaron Altland Tuscalga Abe

Columbus Sandusky & Hocking Enters Toledo Rail Corridor

The Columbus, Sandusky & Hocking gains entrance into Toledo via a 90 year instrument granting rights on the Wheeling & Lake Erie tracks from Bellevue to Toledo and terminal access. President Blair secures the deal, with C S & H paying interest on property valuation and sharing maintenance costs. Wright's Celery and a stray note about constipation conclude the item.

ToLedo Columbus, Sandusky & Hocking Blair Wheeling & Lake Erie Bellevos Columber Sandusky & Hocking Bellevue Guerin

Democratic Candidate Elected in Second Ward Special Election

The second ward special election to replace the late Henry Huber elected Christian Kouth as city council member. Democratic candidate Kouth won 269 votes to Republican Pietzcker 158, a 111 vote majority. Precinct results: A Firtacker 66 for Pietzcker and 115 for Kouth. Precinct B Pietzcker 92 and Kouth 154.

Henry Huber Christian Kouth William Pietzcker Mr. Kouth Firtacker Kouth Pietzcker

Young Republican Club Elects Officers for Year

The Young Men's Republican Club met in the mayor's courtroom to elect officers for the year. George T. Crawford was elected president with several vice presidents from each ward, W. H. N. Hemperly as secretary, T. T. Dillon as treasurer, and Harry Hemingway and A. E. Walcutt as lieutenants. The club plans to join the Ohio League of Republican Clubs and recruit many members.

Young Men’s Republican Club Geo T. Crawford First Ward G. B. Eggert Second Ward Theo. M. Geitz Third Ward Bart Arnold Fourth Ward Arvine Wales Young Men’s Sound Money Club Ohio League of Republican Clubs Tte Republican Party

Secretary Olney asserts executive Cuba recognition power

Secretary of State Olney declares only the President can recognize Cuba independence. He argues a Cameron resolution is mere opinion and cannot alter executive discretion. Congress would face deadlock unless war is declared, while senators split on the Cuba issue and the President’s veto possibilities.

Washington Staty Olney Cameron Senate House Cuba Olney Spain United States Supreme Court Congress Hale Sherman Morgan Honso Ryo

Opinions Divide on Cuban Recognition and Delay

A collection of local opinions on whether the United States should recognize Cuba and extend bellicose rights or wait and avoid war with Spain. Citizens including Paul Kirchhofer J A McLaughlin Haring Pollock Willison Shoemaker and others weigh neutrality aid and legal limits amid the Cuban crisis.

Cameron Massillon Paul Kirchhofer Cuba United States Spain Committee On Foreign Affairs House Senate Cleveland Caba Prvilegea Weyler P. Barnes Cubs J. A. McLaughlin United Sttes Marshal Markel Haring Udilea R. A. Pollock W. C. Bryant Committee On Foreign Relations K. J. Stoat G Willison Gaba James Corns Rev. L. of Barry Olney Geltz Picure J. A Shoemaker J.H Smith Thas Oourea Schott

Licenses Granted to Stark County Teachers for One Year

A list shows teachers licensed to teach in Stark county for one year from December 5, 1896. Names include H. K. Baird Stanwood Clement N. Clark Alliance J. Kloffenstein Canton Frank Linton Freeburg J. H. Myers Myers Ervin Richards Lake E. E. Linhart J. E. Mcfarren George F. Stahl Navarre J. B. Speelman Brittain Maud Bloomfield North Baltimore O. F. Downes Margaret Farber Magnolia Jessie I. France Marlboro Pauline Heacock Limaville Laura L Kline New Berlin Mary A. McDaniel Waco Ella Shaffer Louisville Cordelia Sponhanur Pierce Clara A. Stover Mary Danner Lin M. Porter Canal Felton.

Stark County H. K. Baird Stanwood Clement N. Clark Alliance J. ©. Kloffenstein Canton Frank Linton Freeburg J. H. Myers Myers Ervin Richards Lake E. E. Linhart J. E. Mcfarren Geo. F. Stahl Navarre J. 8. Speelman Bolivar J.B .Switzer

Egyptians Outdone. Bodies Turned to Stone In Remarkable Invention

A Chicago based undertaker, Charles Boydston, formerly with James A. Hackett in Massillon, claims a secret process preserves the dead with flesh color form and expression, turning tissue to stone yet looking lifelike. He foresees fortune from proposals from the US and Europe, showing a preserved young girl in his shop. A fire at Ryan Hotel annex caused $300,000 damage. no injury to the neighboring hotel. Addison Harris urged as potential attorney general candidate for McKinley.

Charles Boydston Chicago James A. Hackett Massillon Boydston Europe

McKinley in Evanston and Chicago Visit Plans

President elect McKinley stayed in Evanston last night as guest of C G Dawes. He will be with his mother on Christmas day then leave for Canton Monday. He may attend the Carlisle Indians versus Wisconsin game tonight at the Coliseum. Bryan’s Chicago visit is uncertain with no public reception planned.

Fred Remmer Bolivar Dangeleisen Hullyer New Philadelphia Cos.t Bolivar Sports Remmer Cracace Lincoln Neb Bryan McKinles Chicas

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