Hats off to Wooster and James Bryce in Washington
A December 1996 editorial page praises Wooster as hosting the first Untistmag tree in the United States. It notes James Bryce as a potential new ambassador and commends his understanding of American institutions. The piece urges stricter immigration law enforcement and proposes caps on immigrant numbers per ship and per vessel hull space.
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United States
James Bryce
Ireland
Court of St. James
Washington
Jane
Roosevelt
Congress
Immigration failures linked to murder case in Lyndora
A Butler dispatch reports Max Kaftle killed his wife in Lyndora amid alleged foreign crowd tensions. Police blamed lax passport enforcement for admitting a dangerous immigrant, calling for stricter immigration and enforcement to prevent crime and deportations.
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Butler
Max Kattle
Kaftle
Lyndora
Aashe
Mike ‘Tobel
Kattle
Lke
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Chaswell
Rusaia
United States
Christmas at the Massillon Hospital Dinner and Festivities
The Massillon state hospital will observe Christmas with a large dinner for more than two thousand residents and a program of amusements. A New Jersey entertainer will present moving pictures, followed by a Christmas tree and presents for cottages. Trustees meet to review bills, with per capita maintenance costs noted as favorable due to farm and garden productivity.
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Massillon State Hospital
William McKin Jey Hall
New Jersey
Eyman
Hariig
Massillon
General Assembly
Massillon Institution
Cleveland
Tatje
Columbus
Grace Boone
Salem
Canton- Massillon
Massillon Hospital
Three Burned to Death in New Jersey Fire
New York Dec 22. Mia Alice McWithney and two young children died in a blaze that destroyed their home at Pompton Lakes New Jersey.
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New York
Associated Press
Mia
Alice McWithney
Pomjton Lakes
N. J
Chicken a la King Recipe from New York Hotels
A New York Post recipe describes Chicken a la King using cold roast chicken pieces and a butter flour sauce enriched with hot milk yolks grated onion capers truffles mushrooms pepper and nutmeg. The dish finishes in a chafing dish and is a hotel favorite.
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New York
New York Post
Bridegroom Noted Among Guests in Wedding Account
A brief newspaper style note quotes a conversation about including the bridegroom in the wedding report. The remark suggests he was present but not highlighted, reflecting a social detail of the event.
Overshrewd lawyers fall to witnesses with own weapons
A collection of courtroom anecdotes contrasts sharp wits and sly tactics. A witness outmaneuvers a lawyer by reframing questions while other trials hinge on chance misreads and unintended blows to a lawyer's credibility. Another scene shows a portly woman seeking civility in a smoking car amid a polite reply and an offered cigar case.
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Chicago Tribune
De Luxe Trains and Travel Deals Across Lines
Ad promotes B and O Washington to Chicago routes and the De Luxe trains on C. L. W. Div with wide vestibule cars and porter service. Highlights include reduced fares, interchangeable mileage exchanges, and a Dean’s Regulets reminder for digestion. Local agent F. L. McEwen in Massillon, Ohio listed.
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Ladie
Porter
Pennsylvania Lines
Massillon
F. L. McEwen
Mrs J Ellen Foster Advocates for Women and Children
Mrs. J Ellen Foster of Washington, notable lawyer and reformer, is researching conditions of women and child workers across the U S. She was detailed by President Roosevelt from the Justice Department to gather statistics, reflecting a long career in reform, temperance, and advocacy for labor and social justice.
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J. Ellen Foster
Washington
Foster
Department of Justice
Roosevelt
New England
Senate
Sunny Rooms For Convalescents And A Noted Skin Lotion
A cheerful bedroom aids convalescents with sunniest exposure ideal for rest, or pale light if north facing, plus advice on bed placement to avoid direct window glare. Also mentions a famous skin lotion said to whiten clear and erase scars and smallpox pittings, detailing a home remedy with almonds and distilled water.
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Philadelphia Press
Eastorn
A Novel Box Party Proves Amusing and Frugal
A Philadelphia Press description recalls a seven by ten mile venue box party with costumed boxes and a round table. Guests guessed contents shaken in each box from small objects like marbles pencils erasers and pins. The player with the most correct guesses won a box of candy.
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Uncle Sam
Philadelphia Press
Bound Shouldered Children and Posture Cautions
Advice warns parents to check for shoulder sloping and stooping in children. It cites tight hose supports and waist bands as pulling the chest and back, risking spinal strain. Proper air and nonrestrictive clothing help keep the spine straight and prevent permanent deformities.
Parsnip Croquettes and Cupid Cards Featured in Society Pages
Parsnip croquettes describe a recipe using parsnips, breadcrumbs, milk, patter, cheese, eggs, and seasonings then fried to a golden color. Also noted are hand painted Cupid wedding place cards for engagement dinners. A humorous image contrasts a witty couple discussing cake and figures in the column.
Snowy Saturday Energizes Ohio Shoppers and Youths
General snow fell across northern Ohio with about three inches Friday night easing into a crisp Saturday. Shoppers packed stores for Christmas while youths enjoyed sledding and hill sliding, as sleighing proved rare on roads. Weather forecasts predict a fair chance of a white Christmas with cold Sunday winds from the northwest.
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Nelly
Ohio
Obituary of Mrs. Margaret Hose Died at 61
Mrs. Margaret Hose aged 61 died at 40 Andrew Street from heart failure. Survived by husband Christian Hose five daughters and four sons including Mrs John Marks Mrs Austin Hall Clara Hose Alvena Hose Maize Canton and Reuben Frank Charles John Hose. Also survived by brother Charles Ruth and sisters Emma Fisher Jane Wagner Mira Fullmer. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday from the house with Rev J H Digel of St John Evangelical Church officiating. Burial Massillon cemetery to follow.
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Margaret Hose
Maragret Hose
Andrew Street
Christian Hose
John Marks
Austin Hall
Clara
Alvena Hose
Massillon
Maize
Canton
Reuben
Frank
Charles
John Hose
Transfers at Turkeyfoot lake property listed
Transfers at Turkeyfoot lake in Franklin township include Solomon Kepler selling 20 acres to Frank L Hem perly for 300 dollars and 50 feet to H V Kramer for 800 dollars. Also notes skin eruption remedy Dean's Ointment offered at fifty cents.
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Turkeyfoot
Turkeyfoot Lake
Solomon Kepler
Frank L. Hemperly
Franklin Township
H. V. Kramer
Dean
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