Principles of Democracy debated in political column
The piece contrasts McLean's Kansas City platform with Cleveland and Hill ideas, notes a July move to a permanent census department in Washington, and satirically scolds Bailey in the Senate. It tallies three key acts of the fifty seventh Congress: war tax repeal, canal bill, and Philippine civil government bill. It also reports Ohio county commissioners resolving a bridge dispute by coin toss, criticizing public officials for left to chance decisions.
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John Roll McLean
Ohio
Kansas City
McLean
Grover Cleveland
David B. Hill
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Census Bureau
Washington
Congress
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Philippine Islands
State of
Akron
Nimighillen Creek
Summit
Stark
Early Declaration Roots Beyond July Fourth
A fragment notes that the Declaration of Independence signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 was not the first expression of revolt by Americans. It claims a prior declaration appeared over a year earlier and mentions its birthplace as yorsy ADE, reflecting a historical puzzle in an old newspaper snippet.
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Philadelphia
The Carolinas Settlement Echoes in Charlotte's Founding
Passage describes Charlotte in Mecklenburg County North Carolina formed by Scottish and French Protestant refugees connected to Knox and Calvinist traditions. It notes their sturdy independence and fierce belief in conscience over divine right of kings, as quoted from Woman's Home Companion.
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Charlotte
Mecklesburg County
N.C
Carolinas
Scotland
France
Knox
Calvin
Covyenanter
Wages of Western Wheat Harvesters
Farmers pay laborers from 1 50 to 4 a day with expert workers earning more. Harvest costs per acre total 6 65 including twine ploughing drilling seed cutting hauling threshing. A binder cuts 15 acres daily while a header can replace twine. Binder driver earns 1 50 and team hire 2 50. 1 000 acres cost 600 with 410 for horse hire and twine. Some tasks go to women when labor is scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Draper
American Monthly Review of Reviews
King Edward and the Americans in The Outlook
George W. Smalley argues that Americans should be just to King Edward VII, noting the King’s fondness for Americans and the Queen’s regard for the United States. He highlights American women in London, cross Atlantic diplomacy, and welcome of American ambassadors as signs of a strong Anglo American bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Smalley
Edward VII
Outlook
Marlborough House
Hamburg
Sandringham
England
United States
London
Westminster Abbey
Choate
Whitelaw Reid
Mr. Reid
Archibald McGregor Dead Veteran editor dies at 88
Canton July 2 Archibald McGregor longtime Stark County Democrat editor dies after a long illness aged 88 Born in Scotland his family moved to the United States as a youth He later taught school in Canton before joining the Democrat staff His death ends a forty year editorial era in the county.
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Canton
Archibald McGregor
Stark County
McGregor
Scotland
United States
New England
Tenth Anniversary Observed at Faith Chapel with New Bell Dedication
More than three hundred people attended Sunday exercises at Faith Lutheran Chapel for the church tenth anniversary. The new bell was dedicated during the service. Addresses were given by Rev. F. P. Long of Columbus, founder of Faith Chapel, Rev. L. H. Barry, pastor of St. Pauls, Rev. Meyer and Smucker of Canton, and Rev. G. W. Lose, pastor of Faith Chapel. A male quartet from St. Pauls sang two anthems and the Faith Chapel choir provided other music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Lutheran Chapel
5. P. Long
Columbus
St. Paul’s Church
Faith Chapel
L. H. Barry
St. Paul's Church
Mr. Meyer
Mr. Smucker
Canton
G. W. Lose
Choir of
Ertle Kilway Bride Adorns Paris Muslin for Massillon Wedding
Anthony Kilway wed Elizabeth Ertle at St Marys church in Massillon before about 250 guests. Best man Karl Sonnhalter and bridesmaid Edna Sonnhalter attended. After a wedding dinner at the bride’s home, the couple left for a Detroit honeymoon and will reside on Thorn street Massillon. Numerous costly gifts noted. Out of town guests from Canton Akron Barberton joined local friends.
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Anthony Kilway
Elizabeth Ertle
St. Mary’s Church
Karl Sonnhalter
Edna Sonnhalter
Paris
Bernard Bell
George Ertle
Mr. Kilway
Republic Iron Company
Mathias Ertle
North Mill Street
Mrs. Kilway
Cleveland
Detroit
Massillon
Thorn Street
Whitmer
Hasier
Pletcher
Gerber
Williams
Deville
Blanchard
August Smith
Canton
Akron and
Barberton
Taylor-Custer
Carnival at Alliance Week Promises Family Entertainment
During the week of July 7 the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Alliance will host a grand carnival and street fair with the Southern Carnival Company supplying shows described as among the best on the road. Officials assure a decorous but lively program, welcoming all visitors with courteous treatment as Alliance adopts a holiday atmosphere.
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Order of Eagles of Alliance
Southern Carnival Company
Carnival Company
Committee of Eagles
Alliance
Car Wheels From Money and Bitters Promise Health Fix
An odd claim argues half a billion in worn bank notes are recycled into railcar wheels. The piece then extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for stomach, liver and bowel issues, urging daily use to prevent belching and insomnia and to aid digestion.
Sonnenberg and Nearby Town News Highlights
Ninety people attend a Sonnenberg picnic as farmers make hay and Otto Hemp breaks a shoulder. Births, marriages, local elections, and school hires are noted across Sonnenberg McDonalds ville Goat Hill Campcreek and surrounding areas with reports on residents traveling, a boxing match set, and a musical association convention.
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Newman
T. J. Burt
Massillon
Joseph D. Reese
Canton
A. L. Williams
Baptist Wooster Association
Salem
John D. Richards
Montana
Butte City
Joseph Griffith
Jacob Baughman
Lecompton
Kaw
Anna Griffith
T. EH. Masters
Silverlake
C. E. Hall
Sonnenberg
D. P. Moser
Otto Hemp
Singing Society
Daniel Bixler
Levi Gerber
Valentine Gerber
Gid Basinger
J. J. Amstutz
Barberton
Daugher
J. J. Yost
H. F. Daily
G. M. Strausser
Nelson M. Keck
Bertha Stoner
Allen Apley
Wooster
S. S. Moose
Viola Sitser
Sunday Church Services Start Six Months Session
Saturday evening at the U B church was well attended. Mrs William Slusser is ill this week. Next Sunday begins the six months forenoon services at Cross Roads with services at 10 30 a m.
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Goat Hill
Justus
Mr. Berry
Cross Roads
Harmon Buckstraw
E. L. Boughman
Perry Stansbury
Daisy Trubey
William Scott
Harry Swigart
East Greenville
U. B
William Slusser
Darts of Cupid and Two Other Wedings Noted
Multiple local weddings are reported including Jacob Roun and Miss Lida McBride, both residents of Massillon area, and Joseph M. Brown and Ola E. Shire of Wooster, with plans for summer trips and future residences. Mabel Smith and Frank Pflug wed in East Oak Street home ceremony, guests, gifts, and a brief description of the couple’s plans follow. The article also notes Rev. J H Christman being elected to Heidelberg college chair, with past achievements and potential move.
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Shire-Brown
Joseph M. Brown
State Hospital
Ola E. Shire
Marlboro Man Clyde France Among Missing Philippine Teachers
The War Department released the four missing Cebu teachers on Saturday, including Clyde O. France of Marlboro. Alliance Leader notes France, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. France, was a teacher who returned to the area after army service in the Philippines. relatives report alarm as Washington confirms the omission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Washington
Cebu
Philippines
Clyde O. France
Marlboro
Alliance
Clyde France
J. S. France
France
Governor Nash Plans New State Code Session in August
Columbus July 2 Governor Nash announces no immediate extra session but plans a near term assembly to correct the Roger law and draft a new municipal code. He hints at Monday August 18 for gathering and will consult House and Senate leaders including Democrats. He favors bipartisan aims and a possible four attorney commission.
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Columbus
Nash
General Assembly
John W. Warrington
House
Senate
Democrats
Beal local option law tested in four points by State group
Columbus July 1 Ex Attorney General Monnett retained by the State Liquor Dealer's Association to sue to test constitutionality of the Beal local option law. He will challenge vested rights special legislation referendum clause and bill of rights article one section one. Assistant Superintendent Raynor says the case should raise all points, nearly identical to 1886 township local option tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Monnett
State Liquor Dealer’s Association
Supperintendent Raynor
State Anti-Saloon League
Flooded with cash as treasury hits historic highs
Washington reports at year end June 30 the U S treasury has a record cash balance of 208,630,022 and a surplus of 92,193,390. General land in the treasury stands above 289,000,000 while total gold holdings and currency push the nationwide gold stock near 1.2 billion dollars, the largest ever recorded.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Treasury
United States
Advertised Letters in Massillon Post Office 1902 List
Massillon post office reports remaining unclaimed letters as of July 1 1902 with names of ladies and gentlemen including Mrs W F Nollan Mrs J Radels Miss Flo Evans Miss Gertie Seese Mrs Laura Wells Miss Cora Lee Beth Mrs Kate Young and others. Addressee Louis A Koons P M reminds addressees to request advertisement for retrieval.
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C. Shuler
J. F. Kyle
L. R. Smith
W. Wheaton
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Independent
the Independent Company
N. Erie Street
Acth Telephones NO. 60
Gale
Babney
Bammerlin
Mr. Bailey
Texas
Bailey
Beveridge
Ade
Raghite
King Edward and the
Archibald M'Gregor
Stark County Democrat
Z.t.baltsly
Ertle-Kilway
Grooman
the Republic
J. F. Clokey
Daisy Custer
Roger JL Taylor
Carnival At Alliance
Pickic
McDonaldsville
Campcreek
John Augustine
Elmer Lenhart
Blanche Whitmer
Ivy Hawk
Justos
Cupid
Jacob Roun
Miss Lida Mc
Miss Ola Shire
Mabel Smith
Frank Pflug
John Smith
East Oak Street
J. E. Digel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harry Smith
Massillon Bridge Company
Charles Smith
Daffenball
Dayton
Ohio Synod of the Reformed Church
Tiffin
J. H. Christman
Memorial Reformed Church
Heidelberg College
C. E. Miller
Christman
Williard
Herbruck
Miller
Burghalter
Christian World
Mr. Christman
William Christman
State Liquor Dealers’ Association
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