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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
4
Dispatches from the Plum Ridge region report foreigners largely in an ugly mood amid miner operator disputes in Jefferson County Ohio. The piece also touches on ancient incubators, presidential politics, and a string of other brief opinion notes and obituaries.
The article notes a bomb thrown at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs session in St Paul. It discusses the union of women workers invoked by Miss Josephine Casey and her sharp reply on housework. Andrew D. White proposes an international police alliance to track and punish anarchists with swift measures.
English education debate contrasts public funded schools with denominational teaching. The Liberal plan after 1905 bans public money for sectarian instruction, allows Bible reading and prayers, and limits denominational teaching to two mornings per week for paid staff. The Church of England opposes, while proponents argue public funds must not underwrite doctrinal instruction. Youth's Companion. Some homey ad note on Green Seal Paint follows.
Canton, June 5. Leveys on real and personal property were kept at 5 95 mills, with a new 25 mill fund for highway improvements. A large slate hog barn at the fair grounds will be converted into a 65 stall horse barn, to attract horsemen and train strings. Judge Hole and Judge Ambler involved in bank case motions. jury drawn for probate court criminal term in June with residents from Canton and surrounding townships.
Lisbon June 4 The Epworth Leagues of the Canton district Methodist church plan their annual convention in East Palestine on June 12 and 13. About forty chapters will send roughly 175 delegates. Dr Charles Bayard Mitchell of Cleveland First Methodist will give a principal address. District officers are listed.
President Professor C. E. Oliver of East Palestine first vice Miss Elizabeth Reavie Massillon second vice F. W. Stiffer Salem third vice Miss Elsie Jones Alliance fourth vice G. A. Wise Lake Postoffice corresponding secretary Miss Abbie Eiliz Alliance recording secretary Miss Elizabeth Lash Kolivar treasurer Miss Helen Bachtel Canton superintendent Junior League Miss Bertha Johnson Lisbor
Reported in Dillonvale that George Jones president of the local miners union attempted to kill himself after a day of labor defending strike interests. He rushed before a freight train then stabbed his breast three times before rescue. Doctors say wounds non fatal though risk of blood poisoning remains. investigation by Prosecuting Attorney Alban continues amid claims foreigners planned a meeting to spark unrest.
Columbus June 6 State School Commissioner Jones and Deputy Auditor Fullington find no appropriation to fund the Duval teachers with a minimum of 320 yearly pay. Counties must levy taxes and allocate 75 percent to salaries, with a five mile extra levy possible for five years. Law may require all teachers to receive 40 monthly, potentially equalized, even if it means a horizontal payroll to maintain minimum pay. Diamond rings at Hawver's.
About sixty Pittsburg merchants and manufacturers, representing the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association, visited Massillon and Orrville by special train. They toured local shops, met Canton officials, and conducted two hours of business calls, aiming to foster fellowship rather than sales. A. J. Loew of Massillon and Wittsburg newspaper reps accompanied the delegation.
Mayor Frantz named William Zipp of Lehr Zepp to the health board to fill the unexpired term of Henry Leahy, and Dr. P Barnes to succeed William Reed. Barnes must be Council confirmed. Zipp’s commission starts Tuesday. The board, now three Democrats and two Republicans, also seeks a pest house project. Dr Miller plans a new health building and will share plans with interested parties.
At a Massillon church meeting the Rev M F A Easton D D resigned as pastor due to inadequate salary. The congregation unanimously adopted resolutions regretting his departure and recommending him to future associations, praising his service and extending appreciation. R A Pinn chaired, Sarah E Bowman sec.
Council introduced a 12500 dollar ordinance for a pest house or isolation hospital and a garbage disposal plant. Dr. T Clarke Miller urged action, ways and means to report in two weeks, while the chairman seeks township aid and reviews related city projects and budget items.
Guaranteed care for piles including itching bleeding and protruding cases. Druggists may refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure within fourteen days.
P A Mackenzie of the state inspectors' board finished examining the council, mayor, and auditor books on the Massillon Water Supply contract. He will report to State Auditor Guilbert in about two weeks, with a copy to local officials. The review may include recommendations on legislative actions and the council versus board authority, amid municipal ownership debates. Mackenzie left for Columbus, with possible further travel to Bueryng.
Patterson township schools hold Friday evening commencement at Justus U B church. The program features Hazel Letter, Rev. M Penston, music by Wilmot Glee Club, recitations, essays on education, the American Flag, Heroes, and The Natural World. Class address by Supp. o Cronebaugh Massillon, class colors green and white, class roster includes Fairless, Warstier, Denzer, Putman, Netzly, Tru bey, Piouts, Reed, Koush, Fisher, Prouts.
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