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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1905

Page

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Narrow Escape From Drowning On Hunt Road

Miss Myrtle Zimmerman and Elmer Shetler of North Lawrence were rescued from the Tuscarawas river when high water on Hunt road near Cherry street caused a frightened horse to break a rein and plunge the buggy into the river. Local residents and police aided, drying the couple and returning them home, a miraculous escape with both largely unharmed.

Myrtle Zimmerman Elmer Shetler North Lawrence Tuscarawas River Massilfor High School Hunt Road Cherry Street Soas John Hoban Robert Featheringham Ed Burt Hohan Ertle Davis

Ohio mining conditions report shows high machinery use

State Mine Inspector Harrison reports 67 percent of Ohio coal is cut by machinery. Ohio mined by 45,834 workers produced 24,583,815 tons with 118 fatalities. Athens led production, Belmont and Guernsey over 3 million tons each, Jefferson and Perry near 2.5 million. New mines 101, machines 201, inspections 1,789, and a call for a mining law revision and a commission.

Columbus Harrison Ohio Athens County Belmont Guernsey Jefferson Perry Hockings Jackson Tuscara Haskins Ma- Arihhyves

Mining Laws Gaps And Dangers Highlighted In Report

The report notes that the word chin e remains absent from mining laws and warns about mine tire hazards likely to rise. It cites dangers from large mining property connections and notes coal trade showed only slight tonnage gains, with strikes on the Great Lakes, car shortages, and a prolonged drought causing inactivity in the industry.

Great Lakes

City to stage July 4 fireworks display in park

Mayor Bell has arranged a July 4 fireworks show in front of the city park with a Massillon band concert at 7:45 led by Harold Howard. H. H. Parnacott leads the display, funded by A. L. Due of Cincinnati for about $200 raised by subscription.

Mayor Bell Massillon Band Harold Howard H. H. Parnacott A. L. Due Cincinnati Bell

All Merchants Barred From Port Arthur

A New York agent for a major firm with East Asia ties says the Japanese order expelling foreign merchants from Port Arthur should cause few serious problems. He notes Russia planned to make Port Arthur a fortress and Dalny a commercial city, but the time never arrived. Japan appears to act on that plan now.

New York Far East Port Arthur Dalny

Mae Bell Adrian and Albert Geis wed at Adrian home

The wedding occurred at noon on Tuesday June 20 at 88 North Mall in Adrian. Rev J E Digel officiated with relatives present. Miss Mae Bell Adrian wore white and carried white roses. Mr and Mrs Geis will reside in Andrew street after a lakes trip and business partner Geia & Ries is noted. Don’t forget the band festival Thursday evening June 99.

Mae Bell Adrian Albert Geis Louis W. Adrian North Mall Street J. E. Digel Charles T. Frey Geis Andrew Street Geisia Geia & Ries, Grocers

June Meeting of Stark County Horticultural Society

The Stark County Horticultural Society held its June meeting at Nimisla park Canton with 75 present for dinner despite threatening rain. Citizens discussed rot in berries due to wet weather, magnolia blossoms sold for five cents, and welcomed a brief address by Rev Weltheimer on the social side of organizations.

Stark County Horticultural Society Nimis‘la Park Canton Withal J. N. Ramsey S. H.rockhill Frank A. Hanna W. H. Hershey Weltheimer John Danner Welcheimer C. W Faust N. E. Moiit Mra Meury Wolf C. W. Skeels C. W. Faust N. E. Moffitt Prof. Young M. Bitzer Moffit Clw Fuast Mo Bitzer Committee On Apples Willim Ritter Ben Davis Rhode Island Cinderella M. Ritzer W. B. Shanafelt J. O. Stump Charles W. Ream Climax Auto Warfield Margarette Gibson Dunlap Hero William Belt Stump Ream Sarah Brown Ramsey M.A. Borst Misa Sarah Neisz Eggert Ban

Tree Breathing and Life of Forest Giants Explored

A long discussion outlines how trees resemble humans in growth, health, and aging, detailing their respiration, cambium activity, annual rings, and the way forests endure droughts, pests, and winter dormancy. It notes ancient specimens may exceed two thousand years, yet trees die from disease, weather, and insect attack, with practical farmer remarks and a county meeting roundup.

Black Friday Bloodshed Paralyzes Lodz Poland

In Lodz yesterday deadly street fighting and riots left about two hundred killed or wounded. Barricades blocked Jew quarters while two bombs killed and wounded soldiers. By nightfall the city was dark with lamps out, hospitals crowded, and business suspended as fresh casualties emerged.

Leadz Trussian Poland Loda St. Petersburg Vielitas Lhousamh Tae Twe

Labor Day Orator to Speak in Massillon Park

The Trades and Labor Assembly anticipates a Labor Day address by Hon. Frank S. Monnett of Columbus, former Ohio attorney general, noted for anti trust actions. He is expected to arrive Labor Day morning and speak in McAlpinonds Park east of the city in the afternoon.

Committee of the Trades and Labor Assembly Massillon Frank S. Monnett Columbus Ohio Monnett United States Labor Day McAlpmonds Park

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Gost Adrian—Geis Horticultural Society Independent C. W. Fauet Mary Melbourn A. Vignes N. E. Moffit Massilton M. A. Borst Aultman D. Jolly Reedurban J. H. McDowell P. Killinger Fulton New Berlin Lodz Ress Oma Jareh
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