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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1905

Page

4

Togo’s Narrow Victory Claim Drives War News

The report cites Admiral Togo’s assertive claim of near annihilation of Russia’s second and third fleets amid the Russo-Japanese conflict. It discusses naval strategy, British emigration impacts, and debates over immigration restrictions as a measure of self defense in the United States.

Togo James Pevenport Om de Marea Bas Jung England Pires United States North America

Fragmentary Telegrams Spark Confusion at Cincinnati Paper

Nonsensical lines echo a garbled clipping from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. The unreadable text includes stray phrases on doors, planes, and a vague Tet reference, offering little coherent news content.

Apples too dear for families in Chicago reports

Mrs Hardpan Yer Johnny kin pleads over high prices as apples grow costly for households. The Chicago News notes worries about costs and供应 of fruit.

Wedding Monday Unites Miss Mary Ricks and Mr Ralph Round in Massillon

Miss Mary Helena Ricks daughter of Judge and Mrs A J Ricks of Massillon marries Ralph Stowell Round of New York at the Ricks residence. Bishop William A Leonard of Cleveland officiated before relatives and intimate friends. The couple plans a three month European voyage aboard the Princess Tracy sailing June 3 from New York.

Mary Helena Ricks A. J. Ricks Ralph Stowell Round New York Ricks North Prospect Street William A. Leonard Cleveland Mr. Archer Hratner Mendel Weyak Bret Charles Rreom Wiliam LOW Charles Linng David Atwater Jlere L. Dean Holden Charles A. Ricks Marian Parsons Arthur Fonnds Matthews Dillingham Mary Ricks Smith College Massillon Mr. Rounds Atlantic City

Wedding Guests Line Up Prized Gifts at Somerville Event

The narrative lists numerous attendees including Mrs. Charles Rounds and Mrs. Edwin Scott Matthews, Mr. Frank Dillingham, Arthur Rounds of New York, and many others from Detroit Cleveland Paris and Toledo. Attendees include bishops, judges, and multiple married couples, reflecting a high society wedding with gifts of fine silver glass pictures jewelry bric-a-brac.

Charles Rounds Edwin Scott Matthews Frank Dillingham Arthur Rounds New York L. S. Trowbridge C. M. Swift Detroit Bishop William A. Leonard Charles A. Ricks L. Dean Holden Lous Smith Marian Parsons A. S. Chisholm A. 5. Ingalls Henry Corning R. K. Hawley P. M. . Hitchcock H. B. Hurlbut Kate Miller Andrew Squire George Welsh H. F. Carlton W. B. Saunders Robert W. Taylor Warren Corning Olive Corning Cleveland Clarence Warden Barbara Warden Philadelphia Count Cardelli Paris Charles A. Schmettau Toledo

John Ritter dies suddenly after Civil War service

John Ritter, aged ?, died suddenly after a long life of military and church service. A Civil War veteran with four years of service, he helped found Wesley Joha Potter and was active in Hart Post G A R and the Methodist church. He owned a confectionery at 25 West Tremont and left a wife Elen Wing and two sons James A. Ritter and Frank J. Ritter. Interment followed services attended by veterans and friends.

Joha Potter S.K. Maher N.E Ritter Ena Stare Hyer Corluth Beesout Meunier Wyderness Miriber Massinem Russed & Company Quachinist West Tremont Street Hitter James A. Ritter Frank J. Ritter

Morton to Head New York Subway System

Washington May 31 Paul Morton secretary of the navy will become president of the New York subway system earning a salary equal to the president and will relocate to New York City to assume control of the subway as President Roosevelt releases him from the cabinet. The decision follows scrutiny over his past associations with corporate interests though officials deny it affected retirement.

Washington Paul Morton Navy New York New Y York City Roosevelt Morton Santa Fe

Amphions Denied Prize at Stark County Eisteddfod

The Massillon Glee Society known as the Amphion chorus did not win a prize in the first Stark County Eisteddfod in Canton. Lima Choral Society won first prize and United Choral Society of Cleveland second. awards included a $700 prize. Governor Herrick presided at the closing session before about 3,000 attendees.

Massillon Glee Society Amphion Chorus Stark County Eisteddfod Company Canton Cleveland Aminption Vest Carrises Qchir Penneyvlvania Suvieries Young Jows Choral Union Aston Choral Union Coes End United Adance Chura Sneeely The Amplion Linig Craral Sotiety Canton Chom Societe Frank Rous Mas Thre Noo Reenall Hirst Lina J Daniap Mineral Ridge Presudent Durup Anthony Howes MassHlan Duges al Nurta Lrawrence Wits Wardasioe Comanetoy Efun Aubrey Shoytis Niles Myron T. Herrick J. C. Weber Owen Lima Williams David George Homestead Neilie Sontag Winona M. E. Cassel Columbus Howells Auditorinay Howes Wales

Amphion Chorus Earns Third at Canton Eisteddfod

Members of the Amphion chorus in Massillon and supporters praise the group after placing third at the Canton eisteddfod. Competitors from Youngstown Alliance Akron Canton and Cleveland fared better yet the Amphions impressed in their early months of formation under William Simpson and will continue as a chorus organization to develop musically.

Amphion Chorus Massillon Canton Youngstown Alliance Akron Cleveland William Simpson Simpson Sisted Cfoud

Japanese Fleet Suffered Light Losses in Battle

Tokyo reports slight damage to the Japanese fleet with three torpedo boats sunk and about two hundred men killed or disabled. Admiral Rojestvensky is hospitalized at Sasebo with a fractured skull. officers of four captured vessels freed on parole.

Washington Tokio Nehbogatuli St. Petersburg Rojestvensky Sasebo Naval State Department

Yamamoto Hails Rojestvensky Capture Triumph

Admiral Yamamoto sends congratulations to Tsoss for capturing or destroying the enemy fleet and capturing the commander in chief. The May report from Tokio notes the feat near the enemy’s feet and marks a decisive naval success.

Tokio Yamamatou Navy Toss

Conference at the palace on peace and national assembly

In St. Petersburg on May 31 a conference is held at the palace to decide on peace terms and the possible calling of a national assembly.

the Czar St. Petersburg

Admiralty Denies Gromoboi Sinking Report

In St. Petersburg on May 31 the admiralty denied a London Express report claiming the cruiser Gromoboi was sunk with eight hundred aboard. The piece ends with an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and a promotional line.

St. Petersburg Admiralty London Express Gromoboi

Peace terms begin after Tokyo victory discussed with President

Washington reports Japanese Minister Takahira met with President Roosevelt to outline terms Japan would demand from Russia after Admiral Togo's victory. The talks touched on Manchuria evacuation, Liao Tung, Vladivostok, Korea independence with Japanese influence, and the return of prisoners of war.

Washington East J White House Takahira Roosevelt Togo Japan Russia Manchuria Liao Tung Peninsula China Vladivostok Korea Shanghai Saigon Chee Foo San Francisco Lysia

Invasion of Texas Stated by Japanese Colonists Plan

A report to the U S Department of Commerce and Labor says a wealthy Japanese agriculturist plans a Texas colonization. About 1000 Japanese farmers would be recruited to cultivate 9600 acres in Texas with initial investments exceeding $250000. The colony would use land once grazed and aim to grow vegetables and rice domestically to cut costs.

Washington Texas United States Department of Commerce and Labor Fred D. Fisher Tamsui Formosa Japan Ami Fisher America Hawaii

Canton News: bank charges and Welsh society plans

Attorney Atlee Pomerene says additional charges will be filed against former Canton State bank officials Davis and Bachtel. Oscar Danford and Georgia Burky wed in Canton, to reside in the McCurdy block. Canton Welsh residents plan a permanent organization and a city hall meeting Saturday night to promote Welsh relic preservation. An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for health.

Canton Atlee Pomerene W. R. Zollinger Davis Bachtel Canton State Bank Georgia Burky North Market Street Massillon

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