Sues the Wheeling & Lake Erie for damages in $10,000
Caxton July 2 Major McKinley rests in heat while Massillon visit groups recall his speech praising protective tariffs. In probate news Virginia Murphy administratrix sues Wheeling & Lake Erie for the death of John T. Murphy after a June wreck near Cres ton. Also notices: licenses granted, divorces sought, guardians named, and wills probated. A Canton blaze damages Suttie and Schrock property with losses around 450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Murphy
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Caxton
McKinley
McKinleys
Major
Major McKinley
Massillon
United States
Virginia
Murphy
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company
Chicago Junction
Creston
W. H. Snider
Frank Nelson
Florence Slayman
Francis Edward Bierbrier
Mary E. Tuttle
Lawrence Burogay
Jessie McKenzie
Canton
Catherine Becher
William Becher
Walter S. Putman
Wilmot
Charles I. Spidell
Co. C. Upham
Elizabeth A. Read
Catharine Moog
Bethlehem Township
Rachel E. Miller
Catharine E. Miller
Canton Township
Endeavorers at Canton Hold State Convention Busy
Canton July 2 crowds of Endeavorers fill streets hotels and cars. State officers reports show 2276 societies on roll with 158 marked from rolls. Junior work totals 17 278 members, receipts total and balance noted. Programs include The Secret of a Happy Life and One in Christ with several pastors speaking at Baptist and Episcopal rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Sena
Lutheran
Methodist Protestant
United Presbyterian
Evangelical
Christian
Methodist Episcopal
United Brethren
Baptist
Presbyterian
Congregational
Frienda
Reformed
Disciple
Union Societies
Church of God
African Methodist Episcopal
Calvinistic Methodist
Cumberland Presbyterian
Free Baptist
Episcopal
J. F. Cowan
Pittsburg
Christ
William A. Powell
Athens
Mizpah
J. L. Cheney
D. D
A. B. Stone
Cleveland
Frank Dann
Avon
Henry Matres
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
W. ©. Hopkins
Toledo
R. O. Cooper
J. W. Sykes
Board of Trade Holds Wheeling Lane Erie Matters Session
Monthly Wheeling and Lane Erie board of trade meeting in mayor's court room with eight members present. Secretary E A Jones absent. H C Brown acts. President Blair of W L E railroad cited for a possible meeting, noting an $800 balance and disputed right of way for a switch. Blair says costs rose locating yards at Massillon and expects quick settlement. Meuser pianos disposal committee progress reported. executive session held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
H.C. Brown
E. A. Jones
Grates
A. G. Blair
W. & L. Ke, Railway
Blair
Massillon
Gates
Foltz
Harvest notes show light wheat and weak apple crops
Harvest time yields a light wheat crop about half of 1850s levels with prices near fifty five cents per bushel for good grain and five bushels per acre expected on poorer land. Hay, potatoes, and old hay prices are discussed amid baking market news.
Use and Abuse of the Word Gold in Chicago Convention
New York July 4. Democratic national convention near. McKinley and Sherman labeled as honest money leaders. Silver standard faction dominates Chicago delegates, threatening party unity. Whitney signals possible reconciliation moves but split remains likely. gold and silver wings battle for control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Republican Party
Major McKinley
St. Louis
McKinley
Carlisle
Ohio
East
Sherman
John Sherman
William McKinley
South
Kentucky
Independent Papers
Mississippi Valley
Joe Blackburn
John Carlisle
Democratic Party
Whitney
Bank Notws
Charleston
Mr Cooney Endorses McKinley In Stark County Letter
A long endorsement from Mr. Cooney to fellow citizens of Massillon supports William McKinley of Canton for national protection and tariff reform. He links loyalty, personal ties, and farming coal interests to McKinley, praises the gold and silver standard, and urges re enactment of the McKinley tariff to restore prosperity.
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Massillon
Bailiwick
William McKinley
Canton
Stark
Webster County
Iowa
McKinley
Protection
United States
Evesine Independent
Niece
James Cooney Letter Acknowledges Courtesy to Public
A historical excerpt presents James Cooney urging readers to let people sign their own names to ensure belief. He thanks the audience and submits the message for thoughtful consideration by the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cooney
Riot Proclamation Quells Mob After Death At Brown Works
Violence erupts as non union strikers clash with police near the Brown Hoisting Works. Albert Saunders, a Case School student, shoots at rioters after a brick hits him, killing striker William Rettger. Militia and city guards quell the mob. Saunders jailed as tensions remain high.
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Curveraxp
Brown
Workmivn Sur
Brown Works
Albert G. Saunders
Case School of Applied Servers
Prospect Street
Brown Company
Hamilton Street
Knockwa
William Rettger
Rettger
Tor Hospital
Troudley Street
Pitcher Retteer
Milwaukee Baseball Club
Gibbons
Young Saunders
Bishop Babcock Company
McKisson
Abbott
Whatney
Fift Regiment
Bishop Ballcock Offee
Cleveland City Guards
Company F
Siu
Saunders
Detective Sprosty
Central Police
Tun Saunders
Woman fires at E J Baldwin in San Francisco court
Miss Lillian Ashley of Boston, suing E J Lucky Baldwin for seduction, rushed the defendant in the San Francisco superior court and fired a revolver at his head. A bystander diverted the shot, grazing Baldwin’s scalp. Ashley was placed in the city jail as officials fear her mind is unbalanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lillian Ashley
Boston
E. J
Lucky) Baldwin
Baldwin
Lutheran Conference Draws Northeastern Ohio Clergy
A free informal conference for Lutheran ministers from various synods will be held at St. Pauls Church on Tuesday July 7 at 10 am. Thereto discuss adherence to the Augsburg Confession and issues incl Adiaphora with speakers from Canton Akron Sherodaville and Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Ohio
United States
St. Paul's
W. N. Harley
Canton
Augaburg
CE. Keller
Akron
D. M. Kemmerer
Sherodaville
General Council
D. H. Bauslin
D. D
General Synod
Will Succeed Him Self So Says General Bovey at McKinley Home
A Tuscarawas county delegation of 700 from New Philadelphia and Canal Dover visited Major McKinley in Dennison on July 4. Gen. Bovey predicted McKinley would win and succeed himself. The Major welcomed them, received tin and iron gifts, and planned a quiet day at home with no large demonstrations.
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Maassilion
G. A. Drum Corps
McKinley
William Bell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messrs
Suttie and
Schrock
W. B. Suttle
West Tremont Street
Suttle
George Schrock
R. Lomady
Wright
Board OF Trade, Wheeling & Lane Erie Matters
Board
Murat Halstead
MR. Cooney
Lucky Baldwin
Bovey
Denninen
Frank Dager
Aultman Company
Maximilian Cappish
Linden Avenue
Deppish
Minting
James ©. Streeter
Masaillon
Minonetto
Thoraday Minting
Minnetto
Bell H
Petrel
Z. T. Baltzly
Dragmist
Twepa P
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