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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
4
Canton council weighs an ordinance to ban sale of crackers torpedo canes and blank cartridges. The water committee earns praise for frugal, taxpayer-friendly talks with Massillon officials as a new water supply contract looms. The text notes rail progress, naval policy on repairs, and Roosevelt’s Southern tour plans with cordial southern welcomes described.
Notice to all members holding deposit and loan books to leave them for audit at the company office at 10 South Erie Street Massillon Ohio by June 28. The firm lends on real estate at a low rate and pays five percent dividends on deposits. Officers will gladly provide any information about loans or dividend bearing stock.
Indianapolis June 7 The Lake Erie & Western railroad plans more stations run by women with four currently staffed by them. Miss Catherine Dicks, first appointed at Summit, helped prove the policy’s value by transforming Summit station into the best kept in Indiana. Officials report improved tact, fewer complaints, and higher passenger traffic at these four points, with salaries from 40 to 60 dollars a month and Dicks transitioning to telegraph work for a raise.
Washington reports that the battleships South Carolina and Michigan will carry four twelve inch and at least eight ten inch rifles in their main batteries. The move makes them the most powerful afloat, surpassing rival ships under construction such as Edward VII and Africa. The Michigan class may use twelve pounders for secondary armament.
The Amphion Choral Society applies for a five thousand dollar charter as a non profit stock company. Directors liable for debts. subscribers may receive stock or donate. Committee includes Simpson Killen Brown Johns Chidester Johns. Canton event discusses future plans and Elijah chorus invitation.
In Bismarck North Carolina on June 7, reports say the American Society of Equity and the National Farmers Union are expanding across the Northwest. District organizers spread the idea of price fixing through cooperation, while county fairs and local meetings boost momentum. Meanwhile, local businesses and civil groups host events and welcome speeches as organizers press their message to farmers. Also a note mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to aid digestion and general health, priced at 36 cents. Hawver is noted for watch repair services.
Washington June 7 The Roosevelt mediation plan gains support from Britain France and allies as they urge Russia and Japan toward honorable terms. Kaiser shows peace interests while excluding direct proposals until a belligerent expresses desire for peace. Durand and Jusserand visit White House as Washington Paris London Berlin align on approach and await results.
The weekly Weather Bureau bulletin notes excess moisture in the Ohio valley and upper Great Lakes causing late corn planting and replanting in the mid Atlantic due to cut worms. Winter wheat improves with rust injuries easing. Ohio and Nebraska see rust and insect damage rising. Spring wheat advances in favorable warmth, oats prospects brighten, and central valleys and lake region anticipate a good hay crop.
The sixth annual reunion of the Donat Snavely and Crossland families was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Co A Donat near Greentown on June 3. About 120 members attended, with an 11:30 dinner. Afterward the president led the meeting and a program followed including recitations by Helen, Florence, Peter, and Donald Donat, a vocal by Dilla Walter, and a bass solo by C K Donat of Oberlin.
Reed and Company factory roof damaged by lightning and worker Thomas Walpole stunned. Nearby barns struck, farms suffer heavy corn losses as river and creek flood streets and lowlands. City cleans up Wednesday after two violent storm sections.
No new developments in the Chadwick case at Navarre. Desperate efforts by the abandoned husband, mother, and victims continue to seek the woman. A brother of Mrs. Define traveled to Chicago last evening in search of her. Additional details are unclear in the report.
The thirty ninth annual encampment of the Ohio G A R opened in Washington D H on Tuesday and runs to Friday. Delegates from across the state, Auxiliary leaders, and veterans arrive as crowds fill the city. Notables include Jewel drum corps from Marietta and Third Regiment band from Dayton supplying music. Leaders and candidates for state commander and presidents of veteransAuxiliary groups arrive, with press HQ in the Eagles lodge rooms.
Columbus June 7 The Democratic state central committee on arrangements bans a first day meeting on June 27 Delegates will meet by congressional districts at 5 p m to form convention committees and the new state central committee The convention proper opens June 28 at 9 a m with Temporary Chairman Daugherty delivering the keynote speech Stark county’s Welty faction faces seating questions as delegates are chosen by county central committees
Tokio June 7 The AP correspondent inspected the battleship Orel revealing a hull with forty holes from large shells. A forward twelve inch gun is smashed ten feet from the muzzle and from deck level upward the vessel shows terrible damage and ruin.
In Chicago on June 7 the teamsters' joint council, with President Shea absent, agreed to accept employers' terms for another conference.
Secretary Hay and Mrs Hay departed London on June 7 to sail from Liverpool to New York. Ambassador Reid and Mrs Reid saw them off.
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