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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1902

Page

4

Local Happenings From Independen Investigators

Local happenings list visits and business moves in Massillon and nearby towns. Mary Spahler and Mrs Mayme Watthews spend time in Whiicheville while Leonard Barry visits from Capital University for summer vacation. Arthur Lowe becomes a Crucible Steel Company engineer in Canton.

Mary Spahler Mayme Watthews Whiicheville Leonard Barry Capital University Columbus Matilda Chatelain Danwile A. B. Vieche West Tremont Street Louis K. McClymonds South Orange N. J J. W. McClymonds Prospect Street Arthur P. Lowe Sippo Mills Crucible Steel Company Canton James H. Wilson Massillon New York Glasgow Scottaad

Obituary for John 3 Caldwell in Sippo area

John J Caldwell aged 54 died Wednesday night at his home near Sippo west of the city after a paralysis stroke last fall. He was a widower and father of William Caldwell of Masailon Joseph Caldwell of Canal Fulton Mrs Swank Groff Miss Mary Caldwell and Miss Catherine Caldwell of Sippo. Funeral Friday at 1 oclock at Sippo with interment in Newman Creek cemetery.

Caldwell Sippo Mrsalwell William Caldwell Masailon Joseph Caldwell Canal Fulton Swank Groff Mary Caldwell Catherine Caldwell Newman Creek

West Lebanon Bride and Groom Wed at Home

Miss Em xtsm Kaley daughter of Mr and Mrs Jenry Kaley of West Lebanon and William DeBerry of Mt Eaton were married at the bride’s home on Thursday in front of about forty relatives. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Mr Berry of West Brookfield. The couple left Friday morning for Mt Eaton to begin married life.

West Lebanon Emxtsm Kaley Jenry Kaley William DeBerry Mt. Eaton Vanen Ferty

Oaths of School Age Report Totals by Age Group

Enumerators John Ellis M W Oberlin and Miss Nan E Wiseman completed the school age survey in the city. Report shows 742 aged 6 4 to 8 14 years 1 594 14 to 16 years 484 16 to 21 years 1 282 males 2 065 females 2 047 total both sexes. Monarch cures croup sore throat pulmonary discomfort Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil.

John Ellis M. W. Oberlin Berlin Nan E. Wiseman Thomas

Watterson Attacks Cleveland In New York Meeting

Col Henry Watterson writes in the Courier Journal that Grover Cleveland would betray the Democratic party for selfish ends and that his 1904 third term bid is ridiculous. He says Cleveland seeks office, not leadership, and would divide the party, especially against Western and Southern Democrats. He cites Tilden’s scorn and predicts Cleveland’s return would harm the Democrats.

Louisville Jane Henry Watterson Grover Cleveland Tilden Club New York The Courier Journal Democratic Party Cleveland Mr. Cleveland Mr. Tilden White House United States West South

Progress on Canton to New Philadelphia street railway

New Philadelphia progress on the Canton to New Philadelphia street railway with grading begun from Strasburg to the city limits of Canal Dover. Richard Stanton contracts grading, L Myers Construction Company of Chicago handles the overall work, Anthony Tucker syndicate of Boston aims to expedite completion, cars expected this fall and fares listed to Massillon Canton and Cleveland.

New Philadelphia New Street Canton Strasburg Canal Dover Richard Stanton L. Myers Construction Company Chicago Anthony Tucker Syndicate Boston Blake’s

Suttle vows action after horse sale dispute in Dalton

Burton City native W B Suttle, formerly of Massillon, recounts recent Dalton experiences. Dalton marshal issued a warrant for his arrest, reportedly delayed due to Suttle’s health. The marshal sold Suttle's horse for its keep, prompting a demand for return of the animal and costs. Suttle claims authorities erred and warns of future action.

Tee Dalton

Epworth Leaguers Hold Fourth District Convention Speakers

Roosevelt receives Epworth League officers and delegates at the White House as the fourth general conference district convention proceeds. Sunrise prayer opened sessions at Metropolitan M E Church with speakers including Rev Dr Miller Parkersburg Rev Dr Davidson E S La Feira and Rev Loughry. Frank D Gamewell of New York later lectured on The Siege of Pekin.

Washington Roosevelt Metropolitan M. E John H. Miller Parkersburg W. Va Wilbur L. Davidson The American University E. 8. la Feira League E. Loughry Uniontown Annie E. Smiley Hosaie L. Jacobs Altoona S. J. Miller Print Pleasant Frank D. Gamewell New York Pekin

Kaiser Speaks for Religion in Aachen Address

Emperor William spoke at the Aachen city hall after arriving from Bonn accompanied by the empress and crown prince Frederick William. He urged priests and laymen to uphold religion to keep the German name healthy and strong, stressing harmony between Catholic and Protestant creeds and citing the pope’s praise for German piety and military discipline. He said modern life should still be guided by religion and declared his empire under the cross.

Aix-La-Chapelle Prussia William Frederick William Rome Europe

Vatican Accepts Taft Plan on Friars Lands

Rome June 21 Cardinal Rampolla told Bishop O Gorman that the Vatican accepts the main points of Judge Taft's proposals for the friars lands in the Philippines and only disagrees on minor points. Documents were being prepared for Taft, with Mrs Taft and children arriving in Rome. The Pope will receive Mrs Taft. Taft's plan includes about 5 million dollars for the friars agricultural lands and a smaller sum for rental used by the army.

Rome Cardinal Rampolla Thomas O'Gorman Sioux Falls Vatican Taft Philippine Islands Philippines Strother Arived Hotel Quirinal

Taft studies Vatican pact on friars deportation

Arbitration will fix sums involved in the issue. Judge Taft prepared a tentative agreement to present to the Vatican if acceptable. Pending the Vatican reply, he will seek information from Monsignor Gasparri on the matter. Dean Hoffman's funeral in New York noted with tributes in Trinity chapel.

Spain Taft Vatican Monsignor Gasparri The Congregation of Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs

Mine Guards Fined For Careless Firearm Use

Eleven Susquehanna Coal guards from Pittsburg were arraigned in Nanticoke Pennsylvania on charges of careless firearm use. They were found guilty and each fined three dollars and jailed until payment. In Clarksburg United States Marshal Elliott and deputies arrested Thomas Haggerty Mother Jones and about a dozen others for violating Judge Jacksons injunction at a mass meeting.

Nanticoke Susquehanna Coal Company Burgess Williams Pittsburg Clarksburg W. Va United States Elliott Thomas Haggerty Mother Jones Judge Jackson

Negroes Hanged for Murder in Maryland

Elliott City Maryland June 21 Frank Jones and John Johnson two Black men were hanged for the murder of Israel Radetsky a Jewish peddler. Radetsky was shot and beaten to death on March 4 at Hollo Lords after which the crime was robbed. Jones confessed while Johnson denied knowledge. Johnson had previously attempted suicide after a confession of killing John Harman in Anne Arundel county a year earlier and had feigned insanity during arrest. He also killed a fellow convict in the Kentucky penitentiary and escaped while serving a 20 year term.

Elliott City Frank Jones John Johnson Israel Radetsky Radetsky Hollo Lords Jones Johnson John Harman Anne Arunctt County

School Directors Indicted in Philadelphia Conspiracy Case

Twenty four indictments were returned by a Philadelphia grand jury charging Thomas P. G. Seivas B. Frank Brown Joseph Travis Albert W. Weider William J. Shevel directors of a public school and David Johnson with conspiracy to extort money and bribery in teacher appointment. Johnson allegedly acted as intermediary between applicants and directors.

Philadelphia Thomas P. G. Seivas B. Frank Brown Joseph Travis Albert W. Weider William J. Shevel David Johnson Johnson

College Boat Races Today at Poughkeepsie Regatta

College crews from Pennsylvania Cornell Wisconsin Columbia Georgetown and Syracuse compete in three races four oared freshman and varsity this afternoon at the upriver regatta in Poughkeepsie New York. Washington senate adjourned after agreeing to a conference report on the military academy appropriation bill with no further business in open session.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Pennsylvania Cornell Wisconsin Columbia Georgetown Syracuse Washington Senate Military Academy Mondey

Snook Named For Congress

Van Wert Ohio June 21 Democrats of the Fifth district renominated Hon Adn Snook of Paulding for congress without opposition.

Yale Tops Harvard in First of Annual Baseball Series

Yale defeated Harvard 7 to 2 yesterday in Cambridge Mass in the opening game of their yearly baseball series. Yale drove in seven runs while Harvard managed two as the teams opened the set at Cambridge.

Cambridge Mass Yale Harvard

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