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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
2
A panorama of opinions spans politics, biography, and industry. The piece reflects Tammany payrolls invoked by Mayor Low, Everett Moore syndicate troubles, Bryan estate wealth, sea trade ambitions, American ship production, Lord Rosebery on biographies, Waldorf Astor, and Japan’s post Westernization progress and population versus sanitation gains.
The January Review of Reviews features an article on the Good Roads Movement by the Hon. Prerives, discussing its goals and implications for national transport policy. The piece outlines advocacy for better roads, funding, and civic improvement across regions.
Martin Dodge of the US Department of Agriculture notes a substitute for macadam. Charles R. Keyes describes burnt clay or gumbo as a low cost road surface that resists mud and dust, hard and smooth, ideal for cycles and autos, with long lasting high quality under prairie conditions.
A reader argues that Edwin Markham is misread as pessimistic and that progress implies social betterment. The Independent’s stance is that Markham concerns himself with the misfortunes of workers while praising non workers, and the defender urges fair treatment of the poet in light of Lincoln and Other Poems.
Henry Miller sixty three? Wait. The article notes Henry Miller a 53 year old unmarried Canal Fulton resident died Friday after four weeks ill. The text recounts his past crime a rash act killed Al Painter in Toledo years earlier after billiard room quarrel. Miller was jailed then in an insane asylum, later pardoned and returned to Canal Fulton living withdrawn and remorseful. The piece links his death to lingering sorrow over the murder.
M. M. Moffitt, M.D. of Washington, D. C. replies to J. W. Eggert and others over his Myers School reunion address. He defends local teachers, recalls a winter spelling prize, mentions Samuel Krider and Samuel Bowman in the state legislature, and praises the Philo Literary Society and John Smith. He asserts no slight to any Tuscarawas school and closes with a local testimonial about Foley's Honey and Tar. Local readers are reminded of school pride and community history.
Miss Alice Roosevelt eldest daughter of the president was formally presented to Washington society at a Waite House ball attended by about 500 guests. The debutante wore white chiffon and roses, with jewels from her father, as Mrs. Roosevelt organized a private style debut without cotillon or favors. The event featured music by the Marine Band and Washington artillery corps band, with late-night dancing and illuminated conservatory promenades.
In Chaldridge county oil fields three men perished after a boiler overheated and exploded. Harry Rhoden 30 of West Union escaped the room and opened a door for the others. Merrick Frick 45 and J C Ash 34 were trapped and burned. all died within minutes.
Judge Harry White of Indiana reports receiving unsigned threats after his Cambria county contest court appointment. The notes warned of his death if he travelled to Ebensburg to serve, with one letter promising burial in a coffin.
Parkersburg W V Jan 4 Col spe John T McGraw and Melville D Post creditors of Flemington Coal Company with offices in New York and mines in West Virginia have filed a petition for involuntary bankruptcy on behalf of many creditors Assets are said to be 500000 with liabilities well in excess The case will be heard today It is described as the largest bankruptcy in this court’s history
Meveland Jan 4 The Rev FLL Toadepted pastor of the First Canal church of Springfield has been called to the Calvars swortan church of Cleveland to become its pastor. The Rev Mr Goodspeed is a Harvard graduate and 40 years old. The Cleveland congregation communicated the action to Mr Goodspeed last night.
Cleveland notes show a bankers committee reporting relief as the Dime bank requires 60 days notice for withdrawals, reducing calls on deposits for the Everett Moore syndicate. Creditors are asked to extend time for obligations, with no refusals yet and talks continuing among Everett, Moore, and attorneys.
Canton Ohio January 4 President W A Lynch and Manager H A Fogle say the Everett Moore syndicate's takeover of the Canton Massillon city and interurban lines will not be seriously affected by the latter's embarrassment. They state all stockholders, including themselves, received cash for their interests and express sympathy for the Everett Moore group. They believe the properties strong value and earning power will aid recovery and enable continued plans.
The Record-Herald reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission will hold three investigations in Chicago starting next Tuesday to inform a special Roosevelt message to Congress. Topics include railway combinations, the ICC, and interstate traffic legislation with focus on packinghouse products, dressed beef, and grain shipments.
President-elect Tomas Estrada Palma says his priorities are to deepen cordial Cuba United States relations and run an economical administration. He plans to visit Cuba to work as a laborer while asking cabinet members to do the same and reduce tariffs to boost Cuban exports.
Charles Minnish son of Tilghman Minnich of Danville burned to death in Dr. M B Kerns barn Allentown Pennsylvania on January 4. He was in a hayloft when a lantern fell and exploded lighting the blaze. escape cut off, he perished.
Preliminary weekly bank data show currency moving back into domestic channels, boosting money market liquidity with rates dropping to 6 percent. Stocks ended lower after heavy profit taking though United States Steel and railroad shares showed strength amid shifting speculative positions. Bond market remained active but irregular with total sales around 5.16 million par.
In Toledo Ohio on January 4 the circuit court affirmed a lower court ruling awarding Adelaide Smith of Fremont five thousand four hundred dollars against the estate of the late President R E Hayes. The suit stems from a dog bite incident and marks the case’s second circuit level review.
Trials for post office embezzlement cases in Cuba begin in Havana with Estes G. Rathbone facing lawyers Lanuza and Desvernine seeking a delay. They argue interroga tories and untranslated testimony from the United States hinder proper defense. if denied the lawyers may withdraw.
Washington reports a plan to send two high ranking naval officers to London for the coronation ceremonies. The president may select a civilian representative and one army officer and one navy officer to accompany him. A naval squadron will also be present in English waters with a rear admiral in command.
In Gridgeport Ohio burglars entered the residence of James Vorgins. One burglar was injured by a bullet from Higgins gun but was spun away by his companions. John PriXeith of Altoona Pennsylvania sues the Pennsylvania railroad for 25000 dollars claiming injuries left him totally blind after an accident.
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