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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1896

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Poisonous Breath Perfumes Kill Eight Year Old Murray

Willie Murray eight, of 147 West Main, died at 1 15 AM after eating breath perfumes loaded with arsenic. The candy bought from Wesley Graham was colored red and sold in packs of about fifty for a cent. Dr Maurice Smith treated the boy, noting aniline poisoning as the likely cause, while Graham disputes the link citing physician certificates and cheaper coloring methods.

Willie Thomas Murray West Main Street Willie Murray Harvey Joseph Stemmle West Tremont Street Wesley Graham

National Republicans establish two headquarters in New York and Chicago

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Creveraxp July 16 Two national headquarters are set for the Republican party main office in New York and a branch in Chicago after a long executive committee session. Hanna will supervise all work while Osborn will direct the New York office and Payne will lead Chicago operations. The committee plans to visit McKinley this afternoon to present plans for his approval.

Creveraxp Republican Party New York Chicago National Executive Committee Hanna Hanna’s Dawes Ilinois Leland Kansas Dorbin Indiana Payne Wisconsin Manley Maine Senator Quay Scott West Virginia McKinley W. Osborne Boston H. C. Payne Milwaukee C. G. Gewres Evanston Perry S. Ieath Mc.Kinley Tay Bia Opinion

McKinley Club Plans Regular Meetings and Campaign

The McKinley Club executive committee will meet Tuesday night to finalize campaign work and adopt by laws. Regular meetings are expected after August first with addresses by prominent speakers. President Dann has secured J. H. Hoyt to speak in September, plus Aller Carnes and C. C. Upham.

McKinley Club Dann J. H. Hoyt Cleveland Aller Carnes C.C. Upham

Boy Hurt by Farm Reaper in Sudden Accident

Nicholas Young, a farmer southwest of town, was reaping when his four year old son was severely injured by the knives of the machine. The child, bleeding and unconscious, was carried home and treated by Drs Gardner, Gardner, and Miller. Surgeons expect the limbs may be saved.

Nicholas Young D.S. Gardner Gardner J. F. Gardner T. C. Miller

WITHOUT A STRUGGLE. Death of Louis Stielke in Hast North street

Louis Stielke died suddenly Friday morning at his home on Hast North street. A long time police officer, he had been ill with dropsy but recently not seriously. After a visitor left, he died peacefully with an unopened letter on his chest. He was born in Saxony and immigrated to Massillon at 18. Survived by a wife and four children. Also notes on animal control ordinance and a separate case of alleged threats by Frank Hardesty.

Louis Stielke Hast North Street Mr. Stielke Stielke Mrs. Stielke Angerman Saxony Germany Massillon Elmer Beard Canton Cleveland Chas, Thomas Mason City Louisa Stielke This City

Two Fatally Hurt In Buffalo Bill Show Wagon Wreck

危 A Philadelphia Italian band of six was injured when a wagon pulled by eight horses struck a low Fr Wayne bridge over South Erie street. Driver David Denio and Domenico Flacco were severely hurt. Antonio Grancioso died soon after. Alfred Vitelli and others were injured. Doctors treated them at Hotel Massillon lobby and Aultman hospital Canton.

Antonio Grandioso Domenico Flocco David Denio Alfred Vitelli G. Moccia Philip Reichia Fr. Wayne Railway Bridge Erie Street Philadelphia Col. Cody Denio Hotel Massillon Aultman Canton David Denio, Alias Keene Domenico Flacco Antoio Grane Grancioso Cody Company Flacco Aultman Hospital

Malvern Fire Destroys Town. Four Arrested

A blaze at 2 am in Malvern Arkansas nearly destroyed the town leaving only three houses standing. Four men are in custody charged with starting the fire as authorities estimate losses at 40000 dollars.

Malvern Ark Associated Press

Wright's Celery Capsules touted as a 100 day cure

Local ad promotes Wright's Celery Capsules promising cures for kidney liver stomach trouble rheumatism constipation and sick headache. It claims treatment for 1 cent a day or $1 for 100 days with refund if not cured and notes Z T Baltzly druggist as seller.

Wright Z. T. Baltzly, Draggtat

False Economy Claim by Ohio Miners Leader On State Purchases

President M. D. Ratchford of the Ohio Miners' organization argues that state institutions buy West Virginia coal to save per ton cost, citing Newburg asylum in Cleveland at 1.27 dollars and alleging sulphur, wasteful out-of-state contracting, and beef purchases from Armour Chicago. He urges governor and trustees to focus on home industry benefits and stop outsider profits.

M. D. Ratchford Ohio Miners’ Organization West Virginia Ohio Newburg Cleveland Ohio River Ratchford Commonwealth Newbury Asylum Armour Company of Chicago

Questions for teacher applicants at county seat exam

The county seat held a July 11 examination for teachers certificates. The test covered theory and practice with questions on pedagogy, psychology, and educational goals. It included vocabulary on arithmetic, grammar, history, and requests to write on the benefits of examinations and on colonial grievances.

County Institute

McKinley to Attend Centennial, Host to Estelle Reel

McKinley leaves for Cleveland to attend the centennial as honorary president of the centennial commission. He greets Miss Estelle Reel of Wyoming and Miss Minnie Kish of Massillon, noting Reel’s influence as Wyoming superintendent of public instruction. The campaign nears its 31st day with 26 speeches delivered, most without notes.

Mr. McKinley Cleveland Mark Hanna Centennial Commission McKinley Estelle Reel Cheyenne Wyoming Minnie Kisho Massillon Miss Reel Foraker Club McKinley House Monchausen- Nike Thomas B. Reed McKinley Library Columbus Maine Major

Doctor visits Fort Wayne bridge victims in Canton hospital

Dr. Dimon surveyed the Ault Map hospital in Canton this morning after the Ft. Wayne bridge disaster. Victims show overall improvement except Antonio Grancioso whose injuries are severe and recovery doubtful while Domenico Flacco with a crushed chest expects discharge in a few days.

Dimon Ft. Wayne Aultmap Hospital Canton Antonio Grancioso Domenico Flacco

Ratchford Demands Labor Contract Compliance Now

State President Ratchford of the United Mine Workers vows immediate steps to enforce contracts made with miners and operators across Ohio. He condemns ignored agreements especially prohibiting store orders and warns that noncompliance will end recognition of the operators’ organization and trigger trouble while seeking a speedy settlement, with state orders already issued in several districts.

Ratchford United Mine Workers Ohio

Canton Hospital Closure Prompts Public Concern

Canton faces the closure of the memorial hospital donated by Mrs. Geo D. Harter and Mrs. C. Aultman due to a $3,000 debt and insufficient funds. Trustees urge city council to provide funds or risk shutting the doors, a move seen as a misfortune despite donors’ generosity.

Theroper Rans Uing

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National Headquarters Nowers Sudden Painitsk John Weichenbauch Frank Hardesty Bolivar Justice McMillan Hardesty England Mexico United States Allegheny Mountains U.S U. S Hank Washington First National Bank of Mkinley Mim Czar Maxtel Mr. Ratchford THE Court House Julius Whiting Fred Hartzell Ralph Ambler R. H. Bulley A. Daugherty H. L. Kuhns Gordon M. Mather Wooster Meyer's Lake Casino Congressman McClure Durbin Metz John McSweeney Walter Mullins Harry McDonald Black Skull Dancing Club Office Furniture and Supply Company Charles A. Thurston R. W. Conkha Jacob Brankle David Clark Sumamit County Harriet Clouser Plain Township John L. Palmer Marlboro Township Wm. A. Robertson Caxton Clark, Ambler & Clark John L Robertson Wm. A Robertson Pennsylvania Avenue Nimishillen William Robertson H. Elizabeth Coppock Mansillon Richard Donald Lawrence Township Louia Brisey Marietta Barnhart Alliance Alfred J. Lynes, Jr Mae E. Grandy Emmet Nichola Alice Metzger Harriscora Middletown Car Works Middletown Dauphin County
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