Fall of Rock at Massillon Mine Traps Three Men
A rock collapse at the Upper Klondike mine on the Mullins Coal Co property west of Massillon trapped Frank Grossman, Peter Kelsenberger, and others. Grossman severely injured and expected to recover slowly. Lindsay, who had a back injury two weeks earlier, is on the mend. Edward Kouth shows gradual improvement after a crushed leg. Doctors report likely limb-saving treatment, with ongoing care at North Lawrence and Massillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grossman
Klondike
Hurst Farm
Massillon
Mullins Coal Company
Grossman
Peter Kelsenberger
Eisenberger
C Grossman
Kittinger Farm
Pitkey
North Lawrence
Lindsay
Thomas Lindsay
North Massillon
Dr. Disainger
Edward Kuoutis
Edward Kouth
West Brookield
Pocock
J. F. Gardner
O. West Brookfield
A Township Trouble Between Perry and Tuscarawas
The Perry township board of education, once pressuring Tuscarawas township for a joint sub district, appears to drop the issue though Clerk Busov and Member Leeper persist to keep it alive. Tuscarawas claims a victory while Perry concedes the matter settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscarawas
Perry
Perry Township
Clerk Wiingelsmith
Fulton Passes Ordinance for Electric Line Franchise
Fulton council approved a twenty five year franchise to the Barberton Doylestown and Massillon electric line. Townsend and Garver secure right of way near West Brookfield and plan to run from Brookfield through Wooster Street to downtown Massillon by July 1901. Several surrounding towns hold stock though Massillon itself has no capital tied to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Townsend and
Garver
Barberton
Doylestown
Massillon
West Brookfield
Fulton Council
Townsend
Brookfield
Wooster Street
Henry
Tremont
Commission's Report On Miners Wage Increase Discussion
M D Ratchford of the national industrial commission, now visiting South Mill Street, says the forthcoming congressional report will be partial and focus on minor social matters, while his attention remains on miners' affairs. He expects a general pay raise next year, differing only on the amount. Both sides favor higher pay, and miners are praised for honoring their agreements and continuing to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Ratchford
National Industrial Commission
South Mill Street
What a Well Known Railroad Man Thinks of Foley’s Cure
Lima resident Geo H Hansan an engineer on J B and WLR R rider and spy der endorses Foley’s Kidney Cure saying one bottle relieved his backache and he recommends it to train men with similar trouble. One Minute Cough Cure stops tickling in the throat quickly cures lung and throat problems prevents consumption and treats grippe after effects per Chas W Cupples and Rider Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Foley
Geo. H. Hansan
J. B.& Wlr
Chas. W. Cupples
Rider & Snyder
Camp Creek Mine Closes After Long Prolific Service
The Camp Creek coal mine near Massillon, once employing up to 173 workers, produced both anthracite and bituminous coal and closed after the last load was hoisted. Machinery is being removed as abandonment begins, with prior record of few fatal accidents in its more than two decades of operation. Nutwood and Upper Pigeon Run mines also ended their runs, with Nutwood’s coal praised for quality and Upper Pigeon Run’s seven-year life concluding after its last coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Creek
Massillon
Wainwright Coal Company
Joseph Collier
O. Young Coal Company
Cleveland
Nutwood
Pocock Company
Upper Pigeon Run
Per Capita Cost Debate Over Ohio State Hospitals
A Columbus dated Cincinnati Enquirer article questions the Wassillon state hospital per capita cost, claiming 31,200 per inmate, while Ohio figures show Massillon's cost lower than others. About 300 patients will be transferred from Cleveland and Columbus facilities to Massillon next month as new law shifts infirm insane care to state hospitals after June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cincinnati Enquirer
Wassillon State Hospital
Luis Asserion
State Board of Charities
Massallon Hospital
Ohio
Eyman
Toledo
Cleveland Institution
Wassiloo State Hospital
Cleveland and Columbus
D. 8. Gardner
Cleveland Asylum
Cleveland
Medina
Summit County
Columpus
Jefferson
Warrell County
Hyman
Massillon Hospital
Cleveland Hospital
Summit
Medina County
Massilonn
Miners and Delegates in State Convention Contention
John P. Jones labor commissioner is solid as delegate candidate from North Lawrence mines after reports of emissaries seeking miners support. John Morgan, district secretary treasurer, is the lone rival, though Morgan lacks Jones’s promised expense coverage for miners. Thomas of Rhodes plans to contest his executive board seat, arguing his term isn’t ended, while Morgan aims to secure his own at the upcoming state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Jones
North Lawrence
Jones
John Morgan
Morgan
John H. Thomas
Rhodes
William Morgan
Sore throat relief from Foley's Honey and Tar touted
ForS Hoarseness from Upper Sandusky Ohio reports Foley's Honey and Tar quickly stops coughing and soothes soreness. Rider and Snyder promote DeWitt's Little Early Risers as blood purifiers liver energizers and laxatives for constipation and liver troubles. Chas W Cupples and Rider Soyder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Pontius
Upper
Sandusky, O
Foley
Rider & Snyder
DeWitt
Chas. W. Cupples
Rider & Soyder
Morrow's Kid ne oid Treatment Promoted as Cure
An advertisement touts Morrow's Kid ne cid tablets as a scientific kidney and urinary remedy refined after eighteen years of work by a chemist. It claims to restore kidney function, nerves, and urinary organs, with testimonials from Samuel Angeli of Findley Ohio. Sold in wooden boxes for about two weeks at fifty cents, manufactured by John Morrow & Co. Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Samuel Angeli
Maine Street
Findley
Ohio
F. E. Seaman's
F. E. Seaman's Drug Store
John Morrow & Co
Chemists
Springfield
Moran Bound Over for Burglary Suspect in Canal Dover Case
Patrick Moran was arrested by Marshal Kitchen in Canal Dover after pleading not guilty to possessing burglar tools. With no bail, the mayor set a bond of 300 and Moran was sent to the county jail. Readings include local items found in Moran’s pockets and keys indicating a break in at Columbus Bader’s door the morning after the burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Moran
Canal Dover
Marshal Kitchen
Yorna
Rock of
Columbus
Bader
Massillon miners push for wage rise in coal talks
Massillon district miners at a recent convention urged a wage increase starting April 1 as the annual scale is set by a joint meeting of operators and miners. Operators led by Anthony Anwels express optimism a reasonable demand will be granted, with a target around ten cents while miners seek about twenty four cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Anthony Anwels
Dis- Ltat
Coal Operators’ Association
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Iinois
Indiana
Wealder
Howells
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
Massillon District
Pollock backs teacher pension and normal schools
State Representative R. A. Pollock, visiting the city, voiced support for a bill pensioning school teachers and for establishing normal schools in Ohio. He praised much of the proposed municipal code but opposed its non-partisan election feature, warning it could remove party accountability. Pollock plans to travel to Columbus on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Pollock
Ohio
Pollock
Columbus
Horses Without Drivers In Erie Street Crash
North Erie Street events recount a phaeton driven by Mr and Mrs W. 8 Camp from Dalton to Schrader and Halter shop when a failure separated the carriage. The couple and team dashed down South Erie and struck a wagon at Main and Erie, one horse suffering a broken jaw. The injured horse was sent to Dr Groll's hospital. A mail carrier's horse also ran away unhindered during Friday delivery in the North End, breaking one or two cart windows at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Street
Camp
Dalton
Schrader & Halter
Main
Erie Streets
Christmas in Marseilles A French Market Of Creches And Turkeys
The piece describes Marseilles Christmas markets with creches, santons, and festive stalls. It notes cranberries travel from England, turkeys roasted with truffles, and customs including New Year visits and card exchanges. The tone blends travelogue with anecdotal observations of French holiday practices.
Fragmented OCR hints at penalties and reforms but unclear
Analyzed text fragment hints at penalties, reforms, and enforcement issues with mentions of carriers and dates but raw OCR is garbled. Notable names or places are unreadable, leaving only vague references to punishment and policy rather than a coherent event.
Collision suit over wreck near Coshocton reported
Oscar S03 sues W. and L. E. company for Siv.unQ after a November 25 collision near Coshocton. He alleges upper jaw and teeth injuries, partial loss of lower lip, crushed right shoulder and leg, and permanent disability from the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Occoftnas
Coshocton
W. & L. E. Company
Siv
Stokes
Court notices and real estate transfers in Canton area
In Canton on December 23 a string of probate and estate actions includes guardianship for a minor, executors appointed for several estates, marriages license grants, and real estate sales or continuations in multiple townships. Also a farm accident notice recommends Dr Thomas Electric Oil for instant pain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Tiga Overcasher
Plaintid
R. B. Crumtley
Massillon
Cyrus C Srao Graber
Ricaville
Willam Young
Jackson Townehio
Wil
Amanda Young
Joseph Smt Lownship
Bas
Adi Bare
Henry W. Bossier
Joan Gurski
Jacason Iowosoip
Benjamin Re
Beth Stauffe Lowesaip
Thomas
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Butty
Fulton
Commission
Ratchford
Cincinnati
Lawrence
Pres. Howells
Marseilles
France
Asaiis
Everge
Chmstmas
Marseiles
St. John’s Day
America
Oouths
England
Arcadien
Burgundy
Bodeaux
Marseiles Poste Tive
Eigar
Basetal
Ind
Fuandes
Anne Vate
Dularrerar
Cmas
Oscar Stokes
W.& L. E. Company
County Seat News
Chrisman
Rudolph
Henry Christman
Wiumet
Juno Baltsly Beits
Lucretia Bush
Dead City
Zibbie
Ageca
Anpie FP
Navarre
Raeh
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