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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1902

Page

3

Cuban Reciprocity Treaty Nearing In Force In 190?

Washington reports that the reciprocity treaty with Cuba will be taken up by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee after Christmas, with ratification likely by January and effect to begin ten days after both nations ratify. The accord promises broad liberal reductions on American goods to Cuba and a 23 percent cut on Cuban imports to the United States, with protections against discrimination and a 20 percent general US reduction on American-made articles entering Cuba. The House may not need to vote separately.

Washington Friends of the United States Cuba Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Republic of Cuba New Island Republic Eithe House of Representatives House Senate

Smith to Cleveland ininsane case after shooting

Canton reports Melvin R. Smith who fatally wounded Conductor James B. Shetler on an interurban car on September 26 will likely be sent to Cleveland state hospital for the insane. Judge Aungst ruled Smith insane after a lengthy inquiry. Efforts seek governor and Massillon hospital approval. if denied, Smith faces Gallipolis asylum.

Canton Melvin R. Smith James B. Shetler Cleveland State Hospital Aungst Smith H. C. Eyman Massillon State Hospital Sterling Cleveland Institution Cleveland Hospital Cleveland Gallipolis

Commission Adjourns After Last Session of Year

Scranton December 20 The strike commission today held its final session and adjourned to meet in Philadelphia January 6. Witnesses testified to violence and boycotts against nonunion men.

Scranton Philadelphia

Roosevelt proposes Hague submission for Venezuelan dispute

Washington December 20 President Roosevelt suggests sending the Venezuelan dispute to the Hague tribunal. The allied powers counter propose Roosevelt act as arbitrator. Berlin December 20 a semi official note says the invitation to Roosevelt to arbitrate followed a full consultation between Germany and Great Britain. The German note aligns with the English position on all essential points.

Washington Roosevelt Hague Tribunal Berlin Germany Great Britain

Smith Goodrich Wedding Quiet Ceremony in Tremont Street

Miss Edna Smith and Mr John Goodrich wed at St John s parsonage Tremont Street with Rev J E Digel performing the ceremony. Best man and bridesmaid were J H Shreve and wife. After the ceremony they left for Cincinnati and plan an extended eastern wedding trip after the holidays. They will reside at 38 West Charles Street.

Edna Smith John Goodrich St. John’s Parsonage Tremont Street J. E. Digel J. H. Shreve Mrs. Goodrich Cincinnati Philip Smith Goodrich & Shreve

Obituary notices for Myrtle Tasker and Cornelia Harper

Mrs Myrtle Tasker aged 32 wife of Lake Tasker died at home 13 Wissmar avenue Friday evening from a disease complication. Survived by husband and four children funeral from residence Sunday at 1 pm with Rev Mahon officiating interment Massillon cemetery. Mrs Cornelia Harper aged 86 died Friday evening at her daughter Mrs Charles H Garrigues home two and one half miles east of the city. Four children survive including Mrs Garrigues Mrs Wheeler of Lodi and Mrs J R Niederhauser of Cleveland. Body to Seville Monday morning at 6:30.

Myrtle Tasker Lake Tasker Wissmar Avenue K. Mahon Massillon Cornelia Starper Cornelia Harper Charles H. Garrigues City Wheeler Lodi J. R. Neiderhbauser Cleveland Seville

Stock Market Mixed After Short Interest Drop

New York traders saw a mixed market after the elimination of large short interest Thursday and a later price break. Copper and anthracite led gains in steadier bonds as grain exports disappointed and sterling fell. In Harrisburg, an application for rehearing before the pardons board was filed for Mrs Kate Nilwards who killed her husband, with likely rejection.

New York Counlers Northern Sharadvancse London Sterling Exchange United States Harrisburg Dee Stone Kate Nilwards Berks County Edwards Ermentrout

Statehood Defeat Shapes Holiday Congressional System

Washington dispatch notes Congress faces hurried holidays with three territories seeking admission, a looming omnibus bill, and likely no extra session. Senator Quay presses for a point while others resist. football between West Point and Annapolis may be halted, Rep Butler leads criticism. Reed’s antagonism toward the Senate is recalled, and Virginia and Elkins weigh Venezuela policy and possible extra sessions as March looms.

Washington Congress Quay The Loase West Point Cadets Annapolis Midshipmen Representative Butler Pennsylvania Naval Committee Naval Academy Annapolis Reed Senate Tom Reed Hor Bin Ile House Need Ife John T. Morgan Alabama Morgan Willy Virginia Venezuela Representative Swanson Swanson United States Senator Elkins

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