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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
The article notes 75,000 arrivals at the port of New York in the last month and 250,000 over five months as evidence of Europe’s perception of America. It cites rising property valuations and taxable gains in Massillon and Ohio’s traction expansion, plus a discussion of Utah voting trends and American industry abroad.
The Massillon-Dalton electric railway franchise faces council scrutiny amid competition between local firms. Officials aim to balance favoring the home company with the need to serve Columbian Heights, a demand fueling the delicate decision.
City council weighs granting a road franchise amid concerns of profit motives and real estate influence. Emphasizes need to reward earnest builders, not speculators, citing Navarre line lessons and insisting Massillon Dalton line be built without delay for public returns.
A London Truth op ed argues that Washington now dominates American diplomacy and Britain should raise the U S ambassador's salary to make Washington the principal post. Paris remains valued, but the United States is the key foreign element for Britain, demanding realignment of postings.
A Boston Wool and Cotton Reporter writer describes Ohio's eastern counties as the core of the fine wool region with a triangular area extending to Columbus and Marietta. He notes coarser wools in the north, medium wools elsewhere, and strong Ohio wools prized for strength and adaptability to worsted uses. Climate and breeding shape quality, with demand and feed costs influencing markets.
Canton report details Judge Ambler ordering correction of court records on stenographer presence in grand jury testimony for Sarah Robinson indicted for first degree murder. Plea in abatement may be heard after demurrer and trial likely deferred to September term due to venue and juror subpoena timelines. Stark County Liquor League plans June 19 outing at Meyers Lake with a sports program. Also listed are multiple estate accounts, guardianship filings, and marriage licenses in Massillon and Canton.
St Louis June 11 President Francis authorized by exposition directors to sign a contract with Secretary Shaw binding the fair management not to operate the exposition on Sundays at any time. This condition arises from the five million dollar act appropriating funds by the U S government.
President Haskins of the Ohio miners' organization states no pledge to strike in sympathy with Pennsylvania miners. Ohio miners will act in their judgment to protect their interests and the United Mine Workers. The six month defense fund shows a $58,000 balance. A ten percent per member monthly tax goes to the national organization, about $2,500 monthly. A one half of one percent gross earnings defense levy for the state continues.
Corporal G. P. Mobley of the Tenth Infantry writes from Manila detailing a voyage through Honolulu, a reef grounding near Masinloc, and reports of a cholera outbreak on Luzon. He notes rumors of Moros revolting, his duty as provost sergeant, and plans to establish a heliograph station. Four armed insurgents are pursued in Bulacan, Lu zon, with local constabulary and Governor Tescon involved.
In Navarre a fire destroyed barns belonging to Marshal William Keplinger and Mrs. L Montchie. Two horses, including a thoroughbred, perished in the flames. The Montchie barn was old and dilapidated, while the other barn was in good condition and housed valuable stock. The fire occurred about eight o'clock Monday evening. A new company is forming in North Lawrence to take over N K Bowman & Company, with Delaware incorporation and 30000 capitalization. The plant will run a contracting, lumber, milling, and stove manufacturing operation. Henry Dunbar’s residence was burned Monday night from a chimney spark. most goods saved, loss under 1000, with partial insurance.
G A Myers of Massillon, winner of the Navarre electric light contract, says he also installed a lighting plant in Strasburg and plans to organize a company to handle the Navarre project. He is a partner in the Charles Street laundry and may retire from that business.
The Ridge Oil Company completes its organization naming W L Bechtel as manager and L P Schimke as investigator. Eureka Development Company organized with H G Deweese as president and TL P Schimke as secretary treasurer, capital $10 000. Both companies plan immediate drilling in Van Wert county and other leased coal gas and oil fields. Ridge Oil’s Van Wert well remains productive at about 100 barrels daily.
Columbus June 1 The Democratic state central committee decided to hold the state convention at Sandusky on September 2 and 3. Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland was elected temporary chairman after a lively vote. S E Johnson backed by McLean friends named temporary secretary W H Tomlinson Dayton. The late convention aligns with Mayor Johnsons preference for a short campaign.
A man claiming to be John Williams, new to town, blocked Main street as a mail transfer wagon passed. The driver ordered him aside, Williams resisted, attempted to board the wagon, and was struck with a whip. Policeman Wissmar intervened and Williams was fined the costs for disturbing the peace.
Charles Schaffer and Charles Fogel of Massillon pleaded guilty to interfering with an electric companys property. The grand larceny charge was reduced to petit larceny with prosecuting attorney consent. They were fined 25 dollars each plus costs. earlier they faced 200 dollar fines for the earlier charge. Wire worth 45 dollars stolen January 7 from Canal Street poles was later found with a foundryman who claimed he bought it from a junk dealer.
The Boxwell or Patterson commencement exercises will be held at West Brookfield church on Thursday evening June 19. Prof Graves and Miss Cully lead the music with the local choirs and township pupils. Prof Frank A Sweitzer will deliver the class address. Graduates include Edith Eberly and Nina Miller among others from Pleasant View Beech Grove Myers Sixteen West Brookfield and more. The event starts at 7 30 sharp with a twenty voice choir and a strong graduating class.
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