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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1901

Page

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Howard Is Serene Lets Tie Decision to Ward Wing

Adrian P Howard serenely expects the Democratic central committee to organize Monday with him in contention. He would let the Hattery Ries tie in the third ward be settled by lottery while asserting the chair holds decisive power before feeling secure as a likely winner.

Adrian P. Howard Democratic Central Committee Howard Tontres Squire Frantz Dr. Hattery Frank Ries

Knights of the Maccabees authorize triannual review and raise assessments

At the Supreme Tent biennial meeting in Port Huron changes include shifting reviews to a triannual base, increasing pre 1895 member assessments about 24 percent starting October 1, and repealing the current medical examination with a July 1904 plan for a three member Port Huron based board. Additional notes mention local business ads and testimonial blurbs for health remedies.

Supreme Tent Knights of the Maccabees Thst Port Huron Order

Hankins Brothers Buy Brieder Barber and Cigar Shop

John and William Hankins purchase W Brieder's barbershop and cigar store at Mill and Main streets. They will take charge next Monday. Both are barbers. William recently returned from the West. They will not retain Brieder's railway agencies.

Hankins John William Hankins W. Brieder Mill Main Streets Brieder

Dray axle crushes boy on West Main Street

Seven year old Clatus Wampler, son of Mr. and Mrs W Wampler of West alley, was jolted from his father's dray as it crossed the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling tracks on West Main. Two wagon wheels passed over him inflicting two fractured ribs and internal injuries. He remained unconscious at 2 pm and was at home. Miss M E Foster, crossing Erie street from her millinery to the Hotel Sailor, was knocked down by a bicyclist at 5 30 pm Thursday. Her left wrist was sprained and one bone fractured. the rider also suffered facial injuries but escaped before identification.

Clatus Wampler W. Wampler Westalley Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling West Main Street J. O. Gardner Miss Foster M. E Foster Erie Street Allbright

C L and W Improvement Aims for Double Tracks and Link to Cleveland

The Wheeling Intelligencer reports that the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling railway upgrades from Bellaire to Lorain and Cleveland are part of a broader plan to rehabilitate the entire line. The goal is to double track, straighten curves, lower grades, and raise overall physical condition. A connecting link between Lodi and Lester would tie the Baltimore and Ohio to a short Cleveland Chicago route, boosting B&O’s role in the system and enabling Virginia Short Line coal to reach Cleveland and other ports.

Bellaire Lorain Cleveland Wheeling Intelligencer Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railroad Lodi Baltimore & Ohio Lester Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Lake Shore Greater Ohio River & West, Virginia Clarksburg West Virginia Short Line

Reconstruction of Central Union Plant Begins

The Central Union Telephone Company has commenced rebuilding its plant. Exterior work starts first. The firm has leased the former Schuster Brewing Company building on Exchange Street to use as a storehouse during the reconstruction.

Central Union Telephone Company Schuster Brewing Company Exchange Street

English speaking laborers object to Austrians at Wet­ter quarry

English speaking workers north of the city refused to work with recently employed Austrians. The company discharged the Austrians and the objecting laborers. Includes an advertisement for Kodo Dyspepsia Cure and addresses in Rider and Snyder and L. A. McCuen.

Wetter

Riverside tube works near Benwood disputed labor drive

News by wire reports growing union activity at National Tube Company Riverside plate mill in upper Benwood. Amalgamated Association organizers seek recruits as managers oppose unionization. A lodge meeting tonight may admit new members, potentially triggering a strike center if workers are called out.

Wheeling W. Va Great Riverside National Tube Company Benwood Amalgamated Association Amalgamated Lodge Riverside Plate Mill Riverside McKeesport Wiles F. J. Hearne

Wellsville Strikers Return From Camp Seek Work

Wellsville July 27 The Wellsville strike heats up as the West Point camp breaks up. William Dennett a Amalgamated member wants to return to work claiming scabs are taking jobs. Fifteen strikers left for discharge while others debate staying firm. Donnett has disappeared signaling a possible local crisis.

Wellsville West Point William Dennett Amalgamated Association Ile I le West Virginia Donnett

Rain Forecasted Across Corn Belt After Heat Wave

Weather reports from Wasmacton July 27 indicate a shift after a forty day heat spell. Light rains have touched western Kansas Nebraska and Missouri central Iowa Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma. No wide general rain yet and no immediate widespread relief for crops. Isolated Sunday showers expected in northern Illinois and Indiana.

Wasmacton Corn Belt Kansas Nebraska Missouri Iowa Arkansas Oklahoma Illinois Indiana

Drouth Broken by Heaviest Rainfall in Years at Torexa

The heavy rainfall in Torexa Kansas breaks the drought with cooler air, rainfall amounts up to one and three quarter inches across the state. Western Missouri also reports soaking rains, with a three hour steady fall in Kansas City and predicted continued rain in western Missouri and eastern to central Kansas.

Torexa Kan Mississippi River Kansas City Missouri Kansas

Powers accept China's indemnity terms in taels plan

The ministers of the powers after today’s meeting dispatched a note to the Chinese peace commissioners formally accepting the Chinese offer. They plan payment for 450,000,000 taels indemnity at 4 percent interest, with final payment in 1940. Total principal and interest will total 1,000,000,000 taels.

Ministers of the Powers

Bank Robbers Foiled At Caledonia Bank

Night watchman fired on burglars who smashed into the deposit bank in Caledonia using railroad track as a ram. Five or six men departed with horses and vehicles used for their escape, according to initial counts.

Manion Deposit Bank Caledonia Here

Bridge accident injures Warmington man and horse

William G. Paul of Warmington, brick maker, fell from the Navarre road halfway bridge into a gravely gully. He fractured a collarbone, crushed a leg, and suffered head to foot bruises after spending about three hours in the wreck before being taken home for medical care. The buggy and horse were injured. guard rails were removed during widening for the Navarre electric railway, with responsibility for the accident undetermined.

Paul William G. Paul Warmington Navarre Road Mr. Paul

Kennan Expelled From St Petersburg By Russian Authorities

A high Russian police officer informed American author and lecturer George Kennan that he must leave Russia by 10 o clock Friday evening. Kennan was confined to his room during the interim but treated courteously. The interior ministry invoked liberty to expel undesirable foreigners, branding Kennan politically untrustworthy. He notified the U S minister to Russia, Charlemagne Tower, but did not request intervention.

Kennan United States Russia Charlemagne T Wer Tower

Soldiers unpaid force Yeomanry to miss royal medal ceremony

In Loxton King Edward presented 3000 medals to the Yeomanry brigade amid protests by 32 non commissioned officers and men who have not been paid. They argue pay arrears leave wives and children hungry and say some have pawned earlier medals to feed families with claims ranging from 68 to 127 pounds.

Loxton Yeomanry Dward Edward

Wreck kills four on Dayton traction line

A gravel train on the Dayton & Northern traction line near Dayton was wrecked this morning five miles north of the city. O D Chase of Chase Construction Company and three other men are reported killed. Names of the others were not released.

Dayton Dayton & Northern Traction Here O. D. Chase Chase Construction Company

Pekin protocol near completion as talks expected to close

Commissioner Rockhill reports to the state department that negotiations at Pekin will close within two weeks with the signing of the protocol by all powers. The note signals nearing end of talks and formal agreement among participating nations.

Pekin Wasuixeton Rockhill State Department

Maine Launches Amid Crowded Cramps Yard Ceremony

The battleship Maine was launched at the Cramps shipyard this morning in Pintapenrina with a large crowd in attendance. The event marks a significant naval milestone as spectators witnessed the float into the water and the ship’s first sea readiness.

Maine Cramps

Hospital Pigs, Baseball, and Growth Delays Reach City

Large patient arrivals continue at the hospital with ten new admissions last week. Grading of cottages proceeds slowly due to funding limits and weather, while two work teams restart Monday to finish summer goals. A friendly baseball contest between hospital leaders and the mayor looms, sparked by past clashes on the diamond.

I. E. Huerlin Indianapolis

Two IL and Wreck Strike at Barton Damages Two Engines

A collision on the C IL and WRECK line at Barton damaged two engines 55 and 56 while avoiding injuries to crew. Engine 55 with Engineer Shepard fueled at the coal dock and 56 driven by Battenhouse collided after a curve. The road blocked for hours. engine 43 assisted and 55 to be towed in. fault not yet fixed with possible disciplinary action.

Barton Shepard Battenhouse Lorain Herald

No Men to Be Had Elevates Railway Labor Wages

The W and L E railway raises pay for theatre and work train gangs from 13½ to 15 cents per hour, or $1.35 to $1.50 per day, due to manpower shortages amid summer improvements. Sections suffer as crews shrink. plumbers and laborers remain scarce. Arbeiten include Navarre yards work, track relocation plans, new sidings at Mingo Junction, and an old fence replacement at freighthouse yards. Engine overhauls sent to Wabash and Norwalk shops. fireman resumes duties after illness. Freight and ore traffic rising, with five trains ready by 8 am in Columbia yards. Advertising quotes for Banner Salve and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers appear in the text.

W. & L. E. Railway Columbia Navarre Yards Passeng Rirais Adena Road Employes Robey Mingo Junction Pennsylvania Wabash Wheeling Cleveland Norwalk Harry Curley

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