Fourth at the Hospital Fourth of July Games to Honor Patients
Morning baseball saw Harry Vaughn's team win 8 to 7 as patients and staff vied for pride. Afternoon events included races, wheelbarrow, sack, thread and needle, potato and spoon trials, with prizes of cigars, candy, and a pocketknife. Miss Boulen assisted Powell to another win. Lemonade and cake, band selections, and a small fireworks display capped the hospital celebration attended by several hundred Massachusetts residents and served by special cars.
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Harry Vaughn
Water Nicols
McGeorge
Martin Ray
Grace Foulk
Anna Bair
P. Powell
Powell
Miss Boulen
Sibila
Lizzie Wenger
Mr. Sibila
C. P. Powell
Anna Devorak
S. O. Latimer
A Cliff Street Wedding Binds Hoppold and Thackwell
August Hoppold married Miss Rose Thackwell Wednesday night at 8 30 at the Thackwell residence 7 Cliff street. The groom a Reedjds Company glassblower. Rev J B Dige officiated in presence of close relatives and friends. Best man George Keller bridesmaid Miss Lewellyn. Afterward couple left for Monroe Falls and Barberton then will reside with groom’s parents on Muskingum street Massillon.
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Thackwell
Cliff Street
August Hoppold
Rose Thackwell
Miss Thackwell
Edward Thackwell
Reedjds Company
J. B. Dige
George Keller
Miss Lewellyn
Miner’s Shot Ignites Mine Fire. Roof Supports Burned
Fire at North Lawrence No. 2 mine of Massillon Coal Mining Company started Wednesday afternoon from a miner’s shot and burned all night, consuming coal and destroying roof props. Firemen fought dense smoke and dangerous conditions as pumps supplied water and a respirator aided Fireman Chris Baatz in entering the mine.
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North Lawrence No. 2
Massillon Coal Mining Company
Chris Baatz
Shipbuilding in 1902 Washington July 4
United States shipyards produced 1,657 vessels totaling 473981 gross tons in the fiscal year ended June 30, 1902, down from 1,709 vessels and 489616 tons the prior year. Steel steamers rose to 275479 tons, with 94 ships over 1000 tons. Lakes built 41 steel steamers, and two large cargo steamers from the Great Lakes were cut in two to pass canals, delaying two arrivals.
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Washington
Bureau of Navigation
United States
Great Lakes
Lakes
Infant Seaman Burial in Massillon Cemetery
Olive Seaman, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seaman of 49 Henry Street, died Wednesday and was buried in Massillon cemetery after a 2 PM funeral at the residence conducted by Rev. J. E. Digel. An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bloomberg died early Saturday. funeral to be held at their residence this afternoon at 2 PM.
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Olive
Fred Seaman
Henry Street
Massillon
J. E. Digel
H. A. Bloomberg
Mail Boxes Feature Bond Steel Posts for Rural Delivery
The Bond Steel Post Co mail boxes are claimed the most durable and convenient for rural delivery. For sale by J A Erman Navarre Iowa, with address or phone available.
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Bond Steel Post Co
J. A. Erman
Navarre
Myrtha Shot at Navarre Home by Brother-in-law
Thomas Myrtha, a 30 year old coal miner, was shot at 10 o'clock Thursday night at Carl Axxe’s Navarre home and left dying. Axxe, a painter tied to Massillon, denies guilt after bond set at 2000 dollars. Myrtha intoxicated and had pursued Mrs Axxe, formerly Annie Myers, for over a year.
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Navarre
Thomas Myrtha
Carl Axxe
Axxe
Myrtha
Canton
Welty & Allbaugh
Robertson
Joseph Myers
Myers
Aultman Hospital
Myrtha Myrtha
Annie Myers
Crisis Looms as Miners Resume Talks at Wilkeshire
July 5 Wilkeshire reports intense anxiety in anthracite regions as operators prepare to resume work next week with new hires and awaiting striker applications. Switched empty coal cars, reinforced barricades, and heightened picket activity surround collieries while United Mine Workers HQ tracks movements. A crisis is believed imminent with potential Monday operations.
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Wilkesharre
United Mine Workers
Want Troops Removed from Tien Tsin Evacuation Plea
Washington July 5 Minister Wu urged Secretary Hay to have allied forces still in Tien Tsin withdraw in line with the Pekin agreement.
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Washington
Hay
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Jubilee Dinners for the Poor Attract Half Million Attendees
London reports a Jubilee day with over half a million people dining with King Edward and Queen consort volunteers. The Prince and Princess of Wales toured hall and park spreads as numerous titled figures joined the celebration. Daily life notes a common complaint and a miracle cure claim for itching piles.
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London
Edward
Prince and Princess of Wales
Amnesty Proclamation Marks Philippines Observance
Manila July 5 President Roosevelt's amnesty proclamation read in English and Spanish from a flag-draped stands during a six thousand strong parade of Americans and Filipinos. About six hundred prisoners freed. Aguinaldo remains in sheltered house. Civil government now in Luzon as Batangas and Laguna yield to civilian authority.
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Manila
Roosevelt
Iuneta
Arthur Ferguson
Taft
Aguinaldo
Guam
Wright
Chaffee
Crosfield
Philippines
Amercan
Batangas
Laguna
Cailles
Luzon
The Special Session in Columbus July 5
George B. Okey spoke on the special session saying correcting the Royer law error should take at most fifty minutes by repealing the Rever act and re enacting the displaced law. Municipal government matters may require two weeks. three possible paths were outlined for city governance laws.
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Columbus
George B. Okey
Accidents Reported in Alliance Area
James Hamilton, an expressman, was struck by a Fort Wayne railroad shifter at Mechanic avenue crossing and may be fatally injured. Fourteen year old William Webb suffered severe facial and chest burns from a toy cannon explosion. Engineer James Dick fell from a running board near Mansfield and was injured. A playmate’s hatchet severed the big toe of George Grimes’s four year old son.
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J Alliance
James Hamilton
Fort Wayne
Mechanic Avenue
William Webb
James Dick
Mansfield
George Grimes
Eleven Die In Mountain Lake Tram Crash
Amsterdam N Y July 5 Last midnight two electric cars were telescoped on the Mountain Lake railroad from Gloversville a summer resort. The motorman of the rear car lost control on a descending grade. Eleven dead have been recovered thirty three were seriously and others slightly injured. There were seventy six in each car.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Mountain Lake
Gloversville
King Edward’s Condition Improves. Bulletins Discontinued
London reports His Majesty’s condition steady and improving after another restful night. Bulletins will be discontinued. In Louisville June 23 1900 J B Stump testifies to the efficacy of your gall cure for saddle galls sore necks and chafing recommending it to the public. Dr Thomas’ Beloothingol is cited for cures of croup sore throat and pulmonary troubles.
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Louisville
A. A. Slusser
Slugeer
John Huet
Edward
London
J. B. Stump
Thomas’ Beloothte
Toy cannon blast kills Grace Matthews in Tremont Street
Nine year old Grace Matthews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Matthews of 107 Duncan Street, died after a metal fragment from a toy cannon exploded in front of Wendling's grocery on West Tremont Street. The device, made from gas pipe by neighbor Gamble, struck her forehead, entering the skull and causing fatal brain injuries despite two surgeries.
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Grace
Wayne Matthews
Duncan Street
Wendling
West Tremont Street
Gamble
W. A. Gamble
Grace Matthews
Young Gamble
Drs. Pumphrey
Reed
Firecracker Blasts Hurt Several, Townwide Injuries Reported
Henry Snyder, 10, suffered severe burns to both hands from a giant cannon cracker explosion Thursday morning. Andrew Garver of Brookfield maimed by delaying a firecracker, losing part of his left middle finger and nearly severing a thumb. Chester Wise, son of Mr and Mrs Wise, burned on face and head by a giant firecracker. Troth of Park Row injured a hand on a cannon cracker. Councilman Peter Smith struck in the eye. vision not permanently damaged.
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Henry
Henry Snyder
Andrew Garver
Brookfield
Dr. Pumphrey
Fires That Never Go Out In Yorkshire Peat Fires
Domestically set peat fires burn at old Yorkshire farmhouses and moor stacks kept by farmers. Peat fuel, girdle cakes baked over flames, and fires kept alive across generations mark the region including a long burning blaze at Castleton Whitby. A Os motherby farmhouse may hold the record with a flame burning for centuries.
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England
Dales
Yorkshire
Hita
Castleton
Whitby
Osmotherby
Miner Delivers 6 Hour Firefighting Effort At Coal Mine
Chris Baatz returned from the Minglewood No. 2 coal mine where a Wednesday night fire burned green coal and caused $800 loss. He worked from 4 PM to 10 PM Thursday, battling smoke and gas with limited hose and water supply, aided by the local fire department.
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Chris Baatz
Minglewood No. 2
Mr. Baatz
Fourth of July Fireworks Earn Rave Reviews in Massillon
Massillon celebrated Independence Day with a long burning display and a strong military band concert. Fireworks and cannon crackers filled the streets from Thursday night into Saturday morning, drawing about 5,000 spectators. Pyrotechnist Parnacott managed a robust program while the Military Band performed Sousa’s Imperial Edward march in the park during the ascent of the rockets.
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Massillon
Sousa
Edward
England
Poor Closets Spark Home Tour Quip in Yonkers
A Yonkers Statesman cartoon centers on a flat owner guiding a prospective renter through apartments. The guest mocks the closets saying they are too small even for a family skeleton. The exchange highlights cramped living spaces in a humorous page feature.
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Yonkers
Remembers the Kindnesses in Local Tribute
The Philadelphia Press recalls a man famed for never forgetting a kindness and never letting others forget one he did. The tribute highlights his proud boast and enduring memory of acts of goodwill.
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Philadelphia Press
Proof Positive Faith in Self Sparks Debate
In an Indianapolis News item, readers are reminded that Looney shows sublime faith in himself. The quote questions human nature and remarks on self confidence within the public discourse.
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Looney
Indianapolis
Newa
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Olive Seaman
T. Myrtha
FED
Dean
Alliance
East End
Minglewood
Mayor Bell
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