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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1901

Page

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Delegates Return as Massillon Man Elected to National Glass Union

Massillon delegate W J Dunlap and Albert Alcorn head to the national convention of the Glass Bottle Workers in Milwaukee Thursday night. Bernard Bell and Fred Hirt are expected today. The convention adjourned with amalgamation approved with 1,200 American Flint Glassworkers prescription bottle blowers. Treasurer reported about 138000 in the treasury as officers were elected in Philadelphia and Newark, Toronto and Pittsburgh noted among officers. Atlantic City chosen for next meeting.

Ww. J. Dunlap Albert Alcorn Massillon Glass Bottle Workers Milwaukee Bernard Bell Fred. Hirt Louis Keller Louisville American Flint Glassworkers’ Association Dunlap Dennis A. Hayes Philadelphia William ML. Dough William Jy Lamnett Conrad Ruth Pittsburg William Sinclair Alton Edgar Agard Fairbury Bernard Balzer Newark James Dunn Brooklyn Charles McNicholas Toronto Atlantic City Columbus

Stand by the Deputies State Game Warden Appeals Support

State Game Warden Reutinger asks for backing of deputies to curb unlawful hunting and fishing. In Clermont county a lack of farmer cooperation hinders convictions under fish and game laws. The commission plans to deny pheasants for breeding and fish for streams, hoping to spur public enforcement and may extend the rule statewide.

Reutinger Clermont County

East Side Boulevard Proposed Across Front to Mill Street

Citizens discuss a plan to extend the Wales speedway across Front street to Mill street with land donation from Dr. Hattery and others. City would cover grading costs. initial roadbed likely gravel with asphalt paving possible later. Petition and proposition to council once plans mature.

Wales Speedway Front Street Mill Street Hattery

Navarre grading gang works near Jacobs property

The Navarre electric line grading crew operates in front of the Jacobs property a mile north of Navarre. The Yant and Allman farms lie beyond. W A Lynch president of the Canton Massillon company met with Messrs Yant and Allman, result unknown. The injunction preventing track construction before these properties remains in effect.

Navarre Electric Jacobs Navarre Yant and Allman W. A. Lynch Canton-Massillon Company Messrs. Yant and Allman

Horse Thief Trades Bay Mare at Clinton Hotelkeeper

Marshal Kitchen reports a bay mare stolen from J. H. Shoemaker’s Jackson township pasture ended up with Clinton hotelkeeper Charles Willgohs after a trade with a stranger. The thief also stole a buggy from a MacDonaldsville blacksmith and rode northward. Constable Bamberger and Antony Pitcherilli discuss threats on Pitcherilli’s life after rocks were thrown at his Newman home. Arrests expected soon.

Marshal Kitchen Clinton William Richardson John H. Shoemaker Jackson Township Richardson Charles Willgohs Willgohs Shoemaker MacDonaldsville Dangen Bamberger Antony Pitcherilli Newman Pitcherilli Pennsylvania Railway

Knights Templar Massillon charter Pullman for Louisville trip

Massillon Commandery Knights Templars charter a Pullman car and plan backup car for the trip to Louisville Kentucky for the national conclave starting August 27. About twenty to thirty members will attend with many families. departure is likely August 25 by Pennsylvania railroad with transfers at Orrville and Cincinnati to Louisville & Nashville lines.

Massillon Cincinnati Louisvile & Nashville

Cunningham Saves A Life In Zoar River Rescue

David Cunningham known as a brother of the Duke, living wild in the Zoar woods, distinguished himself Thursday by rescuing a drowning boy from the river at Zoar. The boy, son of Superintendent Johnson of the Cleveland Terminal Valley railway, was unconscious when brought to shore.

David Cunningham the Duke Zoar Superintendent Johnson Cleveland & Terminal Valley Railway Cunningham

Trustees Visit President at Canton Meeting

Cambridge’s McMahon leads state hospital trustees Zerbe Cleveland Copeland Marion Russell Mt Vernon at monthly session. Afternoon visit to Canton includes President. Attendees note testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure.

McMahon Cambridge Zerbe Cleveland Copeland Marion Russell Mt. Vernon State Hospital Eyman Canton

Notorious inmates at Massillon state hospital

Among the seventeen criminal insane at Massillon state hospital two men from Summit county, James McCue and George Richards, are highlighted for prior violence. McCue killed a man years ago believing he should be killed, while Richards attempted murder after being deemed improved and released. Both became infirmary patients again after incidents involving firearms.

Massillon State Hospital James McCue George Richards Summit County McCue Awan Richards Cleveland

Howalds or the Antis in Precinct A Fight

Democratic central committee chairman Howald says reorganization will occur next week. The precinct A third ward committeeman race between Dr. Hattery and Frank Riese will be settled by the local committee at the next meeting. Bets split on whether Howard or Front will control. Creedon’s defeat of Minich in precinct A second ward was revised to Minich by official returns. Creedon seeks explanation.

Howald Democratic Central Committee Third Ward Dr. Hattery Frank Riese Howard E. J. Creedon W. J. Minich Minich

Mystic Barge Faces Slow Progress At Fulton Level

The canal barge Mystic arrived at the local port Thursday afternoon after a two hour delay at the Fulton level. Navigation was nearly blocked by tall grass in the channel bottom and floating masses drifted south. State boat crew has operated in the area for weeks to clear obstructions.

Mystic Fulton

Railway News: Chief Lineman Sees Storm Wires and Creston Special Ends

Chief lineman Charles W. Underwood inspects local lines as April storm damage lingers and $15 000 to $16 000 planned for wire improvements next year. K P Edgar and Mrs Edgar return from the Pacific coast midweek. The Creston special, carrying onion pickers, made its last trip with 1 070 passengers over its run days.

Underwood Edgar Cleveland Lorain & Wheeling Yvorning Easton Charles W. Underwood Elyria K.P. Edgar C. L. & W. Company Pacific Coast St. Tan Chicago W. &L. E. Creston

Marriages of Two Days Reported in Local Homes

Miss Susan Grant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Grant of Bolivar married Tra Smith at the bride’s parents home 88 Dwight Street with Rev J E Digel officiating. The couple will reside in Bolivar. The groom’s brother William Grant was best man and Miss Lillian Schaeder bridesmaid. Mr Smith teaches in Bolivar schools.

Susan Grant James Nto Tra Smith Bolivar Dwight Street J. EK. Digel William Grant Lillian Schaeder Smith Fetzer-Koehler Margaret Fetzer John Koeller J. E. Diger William Fetzer Wooster Street Koehler Russell & Company

Injunctions Halt Navarre Line Work Near Yant Allman

Deputy Krubaugh reports injunctions restraining the Canton Mastilon Electric Railway from building the Navarre line in front of Leander Yant and Stephen Allman properties have been granted by Judge McCarty and served on the company president. Work continues, within a mile of Navarre, as of Thursday afternoon.

Navarre Krubaugh Canton-Massillon Electric Railway Company Leander Yant Stephen Allman McCarty Lynch Yant Allman

Change in Laundry Firm G A Myers Purchases Massillon Laundry Interest

G A Myers of Strasburg has purchased John Rose's interest in the Massillon Steam Laundry. The firm is now Chapman & Myers, with Myers and Chapman both working in business and mechanical departments. Advertised dealers are authorized to guarantee Banner Salve for various skin and wound ailments. Rider Snyder, read the Want Columns daily.

G. A. Myers Strasburg John Rose Massillon Chapman & Myers Myers Mr. Chapman Rider & Snyder

Wellsville Mill Strikers Drive Push for Monday Start

The Wellsville steel plant faces a potential Monday start as strikers plan to bring in workers from east of the river while others gather at East Liverpool. J P Morgan warns the steel companies will not temporize and vows a bitter fight, with Morale high at McKeesport underscoring the wider strike pressure.

Prrrsgurg Wellsville J.P. Morgan East Liverpool

Paris Conspiracy Aims Louis Napoleon Rise To Emperor

Paris correspondent reports a plot to topple the republic and crown Louis Napoleon emperor. September 14 is slated for a display to back his claim, with Derontede Marquis de Luc Suluces and Marcel Habert named as leaders and several government officials alleged to assist the movement.

M. Derontede de Luc Suluces M. Marcel-Habert

Hold Morro Forever

Wasuixeros July 20 reports the administration plans to permanently retain Morro castle overlooking Havana harbor. The fortress would be equipped with modern artillery to defend Cuba and ensure U S guarantees under the ongoing treaty talks with Cuba.

Morro Castle Havana Cuos United States Cuba

Mill Will Not Start As Union Turmoil Pauses Work

In Cleveland on July 20 the hoop mill planned by the American Steel and Wire Company faced a delay as John F. Ward of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers urged selected operators to strike. Non union workers at the meeting sought Amalgamated membership, stalling the start-up.

Amalgamated Association

Only Ninety Men

Two agents recruited black workers in Pittsburg and wired to Anniston and Bessemer Alabama to hire replacements for steel mill strikers. They reported securing fifty men in New Orleans and forty more in Alabama as part of a broader recruitment effort for the United States Steel Corporation.

New Orleans Pittsburg United States Steel Corporation Anniston Bessemer Ala

Philadelphia & Reading shops idle over imported worker issue

In Reaping Va on July 20 sixty imported men whose labor prompted others to quit yesterday were not put to work today at the Philadelphia and Reading railway shops.

Philladelphia & Reading

Akron Officials Sentence Em members in Kennedy Assault Case

In Akron on July 20, B C Work was fined 150 dollars, George C Kobler 100 dollars, and S H Kobler 50 dollars plus costs for guilty assault on Editor Kennedy. Critics urge jail time, citing leniency tied to social and financial status, with indignation meetings held and more protests planned.

Akron Kennedy Doyle B. C. Work George C. Kobler S. H. Kobler Koblers Kobler Summit County Common Pleas Court

Filipinos and Friars in Manila Clash Over Roles

The Manila Roman Catholic authorities reject withdrawal from the Philippines and insist friars will be welcomed as spiritual advisers once they relinquish temporal power. They accuse Federal party leaders of inciting anti clerical sentiment, even as they consider replacing Spanish friars with Americans hindered by language gaps. The tense provincial receptions slow any reinstatement.

Manila Philippine Islands Federal Party

Miller Found Guilty on Second Degree Murder Verdict

After a trial lasting over forty four hours the jury convicted Miller of murder in the second degree. Prosecutor Meek and Sheriff Cliffe, related to the case, claim the verdict marks a substantial acquittal, while Miller and his attorneys say the finding may lead to discharge if the supreme court agrees the jury effectively acquitted him of first degree murder.

Saspusny Miller Johnson Meek Cliffe Ohio Thve Masked Moen Miler Supreme Court

Gold Count Confirms Mint Theft Theory Refuted

In San Francisco on July 20 experts completed counting the mint gold totaling 147,140,000 dollars. The coinage was found intact to the dollar after three independent checks, disproving a miscount theory behind a recent $30,000 shortage. No leads were found by Secret Service agents or Superintendent Leach in the thief hunt.

San Francisco Secret Service Leach

Knights of Columbus trip to Put-in-Bay celebrated with band

One thousand Knights of Columbus gathered at Put-in-Bay with Strobel's Toledo band for a morning concert of national and K of C airs. The jovial group and their wives enjoyed the day, while local ads promote digestive aids and kidney cure products from Rider & Snyder and other sellers.

Pier-in-Bay Knights of Columbus Strobel Band of Toledo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glassblowers B. Bell Flint Bottle Blowers East Side DeWitt Chas. W. Cupples W. Tremont St E. Main St L. A. McCuen W. Main St County Board of Examiners Harry L. Miller West Brookfield G. A. Lash W. W. Graves Arthur Snavely George Williams J. L. Cope Mary V. Putman Beach City Martha Fschliman North Lawrence J. W. Stormfelt New Berlin J. A. Sayler J. W. Kirk Canal Fulton W. Cuppies Rider & Snez L. A Jacobs Farm Kitchen J. J. Shoemaker Conclave la Grippe E. H. Wise Madison, Ga Chas W. Cupples Maesillon Reeder Dr. Eynan Dyson Constant Cameron Holmesville Gy. Garner Haerlin Cook Rippinger C. Fritz the Railway News John Beam West Middlesex Tremont Street Main Street James G. Ambertof Della, O Dr. Wood Wellsville Mill Prince Louis Napoleon Morro Amalgamated Association In Control Filippinos W. C. Johnson San Francisco Put-In-Bay C. W. Cupples W. ‘Tremont Foley
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