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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1901

Page

1

Opener on mining rates and factory labor questions

The article discusses mining rate impacts on coal prices and industrial costs, noting possible coal shortages, higher consumer prices, and potential mill closures if fuel costs rise. It considers fair wage scales for pick miners and machine men, balancing labor and production in Massillon district industries.

Tate Roette Abe Ae Burton Ae Ag Clevelsnel Mr. Howells Marcrs Massillon Otier Industries Rhodes Glass Bottle Company F. R. Shepley Reed & Company Massilon Bottle and Glass Company Withachinery

Graham a Fugitive Indicted for Arson in New Baltimore

State Fire Marshal Hollenbeck pursues Alfred R. Graham after an arson indictment. He allegedly set fire to his own New Baltimore dwelling to collect insurance. A five gallon coal oil can was left at a Canton livery. Graham claimed he ferried it for a friend. The escape coincided with a planned Hartville political speech. A described team was tracked to New Baltimore. the fire occurred about six o clock. Graham returned to the stable around eleven.

Hollenbeck Alfred R. Graham Graham New Baltimore Canton Hartville

Funeral for Mrs. Sarah Ann Moore Held in West Brookfield

Mrs. Sarah Ann Moore died at 8 30 p m Thursday at her daughter’s home on Spring street after nearly seventy years in the area. She was born in 1820 near Shippensburg Pa and later moved with her family to Kendal in a wagon whose top and sides were spun by her mother and sister. Survived by five children, thirty one grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Capron residence officiated by Rev J F Clokey with burial in West Brookfield. She was a Presbyterian.

Sarah Ann Moore William Capron Spring Street Moore Shippensburg Samuel Ross Kendal James Ross Louisville Ind W. J. Frank Akron Capron J. F. Clokey West Brookfield

Col Putman Re-Elected by Acclamation in Knights of Pythias

Officers of the Eighth Regiment and Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias meet in Castle hall South Erie street. Col J C F Pullan is re elected by acclamation. Edward Berne of Mansfield named major of the first battalion succeeding H V Kramer of this city. Notables present include Brig Gen T W Minshull Col J K Pickett Lt Col Sf Lt McDonald Maj Call and several captains and lieutenants from nearby cities.

Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Erie Street J. C.F. Pullan Edward Berne Mansfield H. V. Kramer T. W. Minshull J. K. Pickett Cleveland Sf. Lt. McDonald Alliance Call J. D. Woodworth Salem Lew Holloway Niles Charles Schemm Koonta Ashland J. Hoaxley Ravenna H. Ro Dunham C. O. Webbs J. J. Kister Wooster

Obituary of Orlando Weimer in Beach City area

Orlando Weimer 65, farmer, died Tuesday at home between Wilmot and Beach City. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. United Brethren Church Beach City, Rev. D. W. Sprinkle officiating. Burial in Wilmot. Survived by wife two daughters and a son.

Orlando Whimer Wicaert Orlando Weimer Wilmot Beach City United Brethren Church D. W Weimer

Unclear fragment hints at cough remedy ad

Fragment mentions LaGri and Foley's Honey with claims to cure coughs and build strength. Ad tone suggests medical remedy advertisement with expected guarantees. No clear date or place identified.

Foley's Wellider & Snyder

Tin Plate Mill Proposal and Legal Notices in Canton

Readable items describe a proposed tin plate mill near Canton with 275 lots sold to finance the plant and employment for 350 to 600 workers, plus estimates of output and coal use. Also noted are lawsuits against the city by Maggie Cappell for injuries on Alliance streets, guardianship filings, a marriage license, and several real estate transfers and probate actions in Massillon and surrounding townships.

City of Alliance Maggie Cappell Cannes Board of Trade Canton Land Improvement Company Pedasis Po Vte Pole i Poe Peter C. Miller Maggie Cappel Dlaines Avenue Thomas Reese James Massillon Anna M. Oghorn Christian Richardson Anadora Waste Aommon Pleas Court George H. Hall Navarre Ohio H. Snyder Reuben Snyder Snyder Hall Canton Louis Double News-Democrat J. W. Fielding Ed. Saunders Democrat Charles Young Charles Lengs Thomas T. Miller Frank Brentzel Anton Krumrich Margaret Hein George Berger Martin Gerbig Nicholas 8. Hogan Third Ward John Ginther Lawrence Township Andrew Blantz Tuscarawas Township

Untrue Rumor Circulates After Local Death

Mr. Shorb died near the Menonge Hela river and his body was interred just Sunday. Officials state the circulating rumor is absolutely untrue and clarify the circumstances of the death.

Babe Bathe Lesstee Hemi Vilage Shorb Menongehela

Canton Mayor Rice spotted on eastbound train to Columbus

In Massillon and Columbus reports, Fox Mayor J Rice of Canton rode the Pennsy line to attend the South Side Democratic Club banquet. The journey entwined with Henderson prison talks, where Rice, Henderson’s former attorney, spoke of the Bender case and hinted at future sensational disclosures. Ex-Columbus officials and John J. Lentz attended the banquet.

Henderson Columbus Rice J. Rice Canton Massillon Mr. Rice South Side Democratic Club Bender Hartong John J. Lentz Congress

Newsmen press for strict county spending reports at Ohio meeting

Morning trains through Massillon carried publishers and newspaper leaders from the annual Ohio Associated Dailies meeting in Columbus. The group urged strict compliance with a law requiring county boards to publish itemized expenditures, noting many boards lumped costs and faced mandamus actions to force proper postings.

Massillon Ther Snperenpest Columbus Ohio Associated Dailies H County Boards of Commissioners

Trustees and staff discuss state hospital costs and plans

The Massillon state hospital trustees and staff met in Columbus, reviewing per capita expenses across departments. the study highlighted heat costs and tobacco use. Dr Caroline Colver was elected staff pathologist and pharmacist, with new cottages planned and bids set for February 23.

Massillon Institution Caroline Colver Bandukay H. (. Kyman Massillon State Hospital Columbus State Board of Charities Massillon Hospital Massillon Messrs McMahon Copel Newton Manchester Findlay Hindley Stantusky

former Stark county resident jailed for murder after drunken rage

A man described as a former Stark county resident, after drinking for days, killed his son during a drunken quarrel. He had previously murdered a man named Moler years ago and was acquitted on self defense before leaving the state.

Everal Front Pacer Us Ys Soloton Pear Brolas Iering Binsen Kear Stark County Moler Canton Hartville

Eighth Regiment Uniform Rank adjourns with major elections

The annual meeting of the Eighth Regiment Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias adjourned in Castle Hall after electing colonel J C F Putman by acclamation and three battalion majors. Edward Berne M Mansfield, M McDevitt East Liverpool, and R F E Thompson Youngstown were chosen for the first, second, and third battalions respectively. Major General Thomas W. Minshall of Cleveland delivered an address. A banquet at the Hotel Conrad followed with a simple informal meal and no toasts or speeches.

Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Steubenville Enterprise Company J C. F. Putman Edward Berne White Cross Company Mansfield Mansfeld Massillon Ashland Wooster M. McDevitt Ivanhoe Company East Liverpool Alliance Canton R. F E. Thompson Fleur de Lis Youngtown Ravenna Salem Niles Thomas W. Minshall Cleveland Ohio Brigade Minshall Pickett J. A. Rice Rice A. L. McDonald Charles Shemm M. Clement W. J. Berry Call Koenreich Woodsworth Henry E. P. Elson Lehman J. ©. Hoffman J. Kilper Hubbs H. R. Dunham William Koontz J. H. Oakley Rayvenn R. F. Thompson J. W Rogers Youngstown L. Holloway Fisher and Hughes W. B. Thomas R. L.banter Liverpool Kister van Nest H. V. Kramer C. W Zimmerman W. B. Martina George & Wagoner G. C. Haverstack Conrad

Massillon Woman Dies as Predicted by Vision

Mrs Margaret Perl, who last June in Perry township said she would die of the same disease that killed her son, died of consumption at her brother in law Nicholas Perl’s home two miles east of Massillon. She lived in Hancock county and leaves one son Michael, the rest of her family having died of consumption. Funeral services are set for Saint Joseph's church at 10 o clock Monday morning.

S J Joseph’s Church

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