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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
4
Reports from the wheat belt show winter wheats assured with harvests large and grain quality high. The American Economist notes 326,083 cases and 11,572,726 pairs of shoes shipped from Brockton with workers averaging over two shifts daily.
The Review of Reviews editorial traces the surge of American capital abroad and back home, detailing how Americans have repurchased their securities. It highlights railways and major firms absorbing U S securities, plus a $2.4 billion four year trade surplus, with Anglo American financial shifts shaping the era.
Governor White issued a public notice from Charoneston West Virginia stating Io losses in the flooded district will not exceed fifty and that railroads and coal operators can handle distress without outside assistance. He expressed thanks for aid offers but sees no need to request outside help.
Mayfience Kentucky June 26 A fire that started in B F Kris Co cooperage shop last night ruined six blocks and damaged tobacco worth 75000 in rehandling houses The total loss is estimated at 200000 with minimal insurance only 10000 against tobacco No lives were lost.
The wife of Edward Ruthven, slated for execution Friday for the model of Patrolman Shipp in Cleveland, tried to cut her throat today in the penitentiary. She is serving a year for revolving stolen goods.
A conference of the American Tin Plate Company and the American Lin Plate Company Protective Association agreed on a two per cent advance to take effect July 1. The raise affects about thirty thousand workmen across the two firms.
About a thousand striking laborers confronted police in Rochester on June 20. Eleven policemen and twenty rioters were injured as protesters tried to drive off workers on street improvements.
A Williamson West Virginia dispatch reports the Dry Fork area submerged by the recent flood, with a conservative death toll near six hundred and extensive property loss across the region.
Mrs McKinley took a drive with the President this forenoon in Washington. The Associated Press report notes the pair enjoyed a brief outing as part of a relaxed schedule during a busy day.
Low Hates Direct Line and excellent train service via Queen and Crescent Route. C Rinearson G P A Cincinnati Ohio urges readers to read the want columns daily.
The three Massillon glass works Reed & Company Massillon Bottle and Glass Rhodes Glass Bottle plan summer shutdown next Saturday. Ten month output totals 26 716 000 bottles with wages varying up to 1800 per worker. Plant moves relocate to Sebring as Rhodes builds new factory site.
Eight laborers employed by the Massillon Water Supply Company in the second ward went on strike Monday afternoon. They were paid 1.50 for ten hours and demanded 1.50 for eight hours and 1.75 for nine hours. The company refused and discharged all. one returned to work Tuesday morning.
A note recounts the first submarine cable laid across the English channel fifty years ago alongside the introduction of Hostetters Stomach Bitters. It extols the Bitters as a universal remedy for dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness nervousness and insomnia, urging sufferers to try it for health and sound sleep.
Travel promotion for the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company offers improved service to Michigan summer resorts. Floating palaces feature newly furnished parlors and staterooms, with delightful travel and good rail connections ahead. Send pamphlet request to A A Souanty, Detroit, Mich.
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes that after eight years of severe asthma with several attacks in the last year she began using Foley's Honey and Tar and it has never failed to give immediate relief. Rider Snyder.
Frank Clark of 254 East Tremont Street underwent foot removal above the ankle at Adlyman hospital. Surgeons Dr. R. J. Pumphrey and Dr. G. C. P. Wolf performed the operation after a prior injury led to gangrene. Two Slav workers suffered injuries at the Massillon Iron and Steel Company works recently, one with a side wound and a hurt foot, the other's fingers damaged, with Dr. Pumphrey treating the injuries.
The Socialists nominate a full ticket for Stark county offices at the Trades and Labor Assembly hall in Canton including Jenkins and Hull for representatives and Weller for sheriff. Democratic hopeful Emmet Morgan visits Massillon seeking the nomination. Democratic central committee contests loom large as opposition to Boss Howard grows. Massillon delegates depart for the Republican state convention.
A short advertising piece argues against overly brief telegraphs and flawed cleaning methods. It promotes Ivory Soap as a pure, gentle option for washing valuable garments, claiming it cleans effectively without harming fabrics.
Miss Edith Foltz of Canal Fulton visited the Jenkins home and William Ickes family of Columbus County spent time with Mrs. George Doxey. Joseph Ralston joined a Massillon grocer. many locals attended the baseball festival. Riverdale reports storm damage to crops, improving health of Mrs. Carr, and a busy festival at Binugh church. Sonn enberg and Camcreek note travelers, road work, cherry picking, and local gatherings. Nort h Lawrence and Elton items mention Fourth of July plans, memorial services, and family visits. Brookfield and Sixteen areas report festivals, visits, and church events, with several travels to Canton, Lorain, and New York.
Canton June 25 K W Williams Alliance announces official list for coming primary voters Sheriff Peter Smith Massillon Auditor J H W Kauffman Canton Ford J Weber Canton Clerk Charles L Cherry Canton Commissioner Leo J Braucher Lawrence Township H M M Martin Osnaburg Michael Miler Osnaburg Representative two to elect N A Ernst Canton R Emmet Morgan Alliance J W Pontius Canton John G Warwick Navarre No candidates for treasurer or infirmary director Committeemen Massillon Perry townships Ward 1 A John Ginther B Thos Kern Ward 2 A Edward Creedon B William Wagner Ward 3 A Frank Reese B George Franz C Clarence Wetter Ward 4 Charles Smith Perry Massillon precinct Simon Stephen Richville Harry Graber Navarre seeks condemnation hearing July 2 for W and L E Railway land Water tank contract let to Canton Bridge Co 5155 Prohibition ticket slate listed for various offices with names and locations included.
A newspaper item from Kirkman cites N. FB. Pabwer describing a severe stove burn and a local woman's recovery attributed to Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad asserts its effectiveness for cuts sores boils and skin diseases and piles and lists Z. T. Baltaly as the seller at 25 cents.
A local notice promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a refined tonic aiding appetite digestion and liver bowels. It contrasts with DeWitts Little Early Risers and claims quick relief for sprains with Chamberlains Pain Balm. Ice cream sandwiches are noted for Falke's. Local pharmacies listed include E S Craig Rider & Snyder and others.
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