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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

Page

6

Bright future eyed as public acts cast wide turnout in Philippines

Public acts in the Philippines drew an estimated half a million attendees last week. Gov Ide dedicated a new high school at Lucena in Tayabas Province and urged parents to educate children, saying the rising generation must meet responsibilities with education. Dr J C McLaughlin advised a simple liquor cure through good food and cooking, urging girls to learn cooking at home and in school to reduce saloon visits.

Philippines Ide Lucena Tayabas J. C. McLaughly Catholic Total Abstinence Society Chicago

The Whistling Nuisance In Massachusetts Railways

A historic petition from Daschester Quincy Leominster and Hingham Massachusetts led the Massachusetts state railroad commissioners to ban locomotive whistling. The Rail road Gazette notes whistles serve little purpose in quiet areas while bells warn, and yard enginemen should heed authority rather than personal judgment.

Boston Massillon Daschester Quincy Ieominster Hingham Mass Massachusetts State Railroad Commissioners New York, New Haven & O Ford Railroad Gazette Emall Wurber

Senate's Opportunity on Immigration Bill After House Action

The immigration bill passed by the House is under Senate review. It nears concurrence with amendments and faces opposition to dropped restrictions. Provisions for an educational test and a five dollar poll tax were removed, while the two dollar head tax remains.

House Senate

Immigration amendment sparks fierce debate on Jewish refugees

In a New York debate, Mr. Littaver and Mr. Goldfogle defend and promote a Senate amendment. The proposal would block deportation for immigrants seeking entry to escape religious or political persecution if they cannot prove self sufficiency. Opponents warn the measure invites fraud and risks opening doors to the poorest refugees, arguing only self supporting migrants should be admitted.

Littaver Goldfogle New York Jewa Senate America

Ice dealers to serve time in jail after court decision

Toledo Ohio June 37 ice dealers remain in jail as court rules they will serve time possibly up to a month. Fines will be imposed based on each man’s standing and may be adjusted after a brief period in jail. Ice business continues from the jail with employees admitted. Defense attorneys met but details unclear. Teamsters leader O Neill accuses Hygeia of inciting a broader strike.

Toledo O'Neill Teamsters’ Union Schuller Company Hygeia Schullers

Lying Beneath a Tree In Bridgeport Arrest Shocks Town

Residents reported a man lying under a tree north of Bridgeport and paralyzed. Chief Ertle located Hiram Haring of McDonaldsville, brought him to the city, placed him in jail to rest, and a physician assessed no paralysis, suspecting heavy drinking. He was conveyed on a stretcher and relatives will be sought.

Bridgeport Ertle Hiram Haring McDonaldsville Haring

Memorial rites honor Massillon Pythians at cemetery

In Massillon Sunday, Pythian order members from Enterprise Company, Perry and Stark lodges, and the Rathbone Sisters decorated graves in Massillon cemetery. A drum corps led a procession from the Pythian castle to the graves of Manias Harrold and other departed members as ritual, prayers, and odes followed. The Rev. Wy. W. Wagar delivered the annual address, emphasizing friendship, charity, and benevolence. A sprig of ivy marked each grave.

Massillon Enterprise Company Uniformed Bank Perry and Stark Rathbone Sisters Pythian Castle Enerprise Company Manias Harrold Buckeye Quartette Thomas Kay Wy. W. Wagar Mr. Wagar Damon Pythias Order Huckeye Quartette Mansilion Charles Wentzel John Leu J. B. Wendling Louis Steilke J. 8. Thompson Isaac Ullman H. J. Rearick W. C. Hart Henry Huber A. V. Preyer John Coleman William C. Poe W. C. Russell William Schworm R. Phillis Joseph Donley John Bell T. Ackeret Frank Lape Joseph Bidler J. C.F. Putman James Kerstetter C. A. Krider James Coxsee St. Joseph’s Cemetery Otto Bernard J. Grever Joseph Cames Conrad Miller Thomas McGuire West Brookfield Thomas Myers A. H. Jones Canton Buttermore George Lichtenwalter Akron Jacob Whiler Clevelard Louis Schimke Pittsburg Daniel Hodgers Valley Junction W. Friend Youngstown Hill James Hall Dalten A. H. Owen

Omnibus Public Works Bill Passes House

Washington June 2 By Associated Press the omnibus public building bill passed the House after a brief reading period The Ohio cities listed receive funds including Warren 30000 Columbus 400000 Toledo 510000 Springfield 30000 Hamilton 100000 Youngstown 100000 Lancaster 75000 Greenville 35000 Marietta 100000 Marion 75000 Newark 290000 Ashtabula 15000 Delaware 10000

Washington Associated Press House Ohio Warren Columbus Toledo Springfield Hamilton Youngstown Lancaster Greenville Marietta Marion Newark Ashtabula Delaware

Last Pulajane leader surrenders in Cebu area

Manila June 26 The final Pulajane leader on Cebu has surrendered to the constabulary ending their era on the island. Local forces report the capture marks a turning point in the pacification campaign.

Manila Associated Cebu

Canton recital pleases audience of Rev E J Craft

The Rev. E J Craft of Massillon, pupil of Harold Hutchins, rendered most of the program at the second Hutchins pupils recital in Klein Heffelman’s hall despite ton ailment. Attendees applauded vigorously as crafts and readings captivated.

Canton E. J. Craft Massillon Harold Hutchins Hutchins Klein & Heffelman’s Craft Metcalfe Rogers Huss Loch Lomond the Raven Hybrias Schumann Henry Richard

Massillon Choir Prepares for Canton Eisteddfod Concerts

Amphion Choral Society led by William Simpson rehearses for the Shark County eisteddfod at Canton on July 4. Ten days remain as mixed choirs from Martins Ferry to Canton rehearse for prize contention with sessions morning to evening. First M E Church Choir of Massillon also enters congregational competition with choirs from South Sharon and Bridgeport. Anthony Howells of Massillon presides over the eisteddfod company.

William Simpson Amphion Choral Society Shark County Martins Ferry Pittsburg Braddock Utica N. Y Cleveland Akron Canton Alliance Massillon America M. E. Church Masgillon Mr. Simpson South Sharon Follensbee W. Va Allisnee Homessead Bridgeport Anthony Howells Eisteddfod Company

Iron Sulphate Sprays Win Back Wisconsin Crops

Kenosha June 25 reports from University of Wisconsin agriculture department show iron sulphate sprayed on crops combats Canadian thistle and wild mustard. Experts claim land values rise by about twenty five dollars per acre without these pests, aided by a German spraying machine at fifty cents per acre. Essar Moore notes southern Wisconsin trials support efficacy. further tests planned. Summer tourist B O round trip fares advertised by M G Carrell.

Kenosha, Wis University of Wisconsin Germany

Miners and Operators Prepare for Massillon Wage Conference

The Massillon district moves toward a joint conference on July 6 as miners and operators negotiate wage scales. Miners seek the 1908 wage scale per the national convention resolution, while operators argue they cannot pay the full rate given local conditions. Outcome may hinge on earlier Southeastern Ohio discussions and committee decisions to be set by President Gorman.

Massillon Peter Gorman Miners’ Union National Miners’ Convention Gorman Ohio

Ohio National Guard summer maneuvers prepare for camp

Assistant Quartermaster General Edward T. Miller visits Tuscarawas county to arrange terminal facilities and camp needs for the Ohio National Guard maneuvers. Plans include building sidings at Strasburg and Bolivar, sending 14 carloads of tentage, hiring 450 horses and 50 teams, purchasing 72000 pounds oats 70000 pounds hay 70 tons straw 90 cords wool and daily removal of 200 barrels garbage per camp. Water for 3000 men per camp, 150 passenger cars and four special trains for artillery and cavalry. Chief commissary Colonel F. M. Reitzel organizes rations. Governor Harris to signature transfer of guard property valued at 1.5 million including ships Isex and Haws.

Columbus Edward T. Miller Tuscarawas County Cwsen Ohio National Guard Strasburg Bolivar State Arsenal Coloisl F. M. Reitzel Warren Miller Harris Pattison National Guard

Miss Inman to Teach Drawing and Painting in Massillon

Annie Inman, renowned in Massillon, will open a drawing and painting class at her home studio 372 East Main Street. Pupils will be accepted Tuesday, July 3. PAZO OINTMENT offers a guaranteed cure for piles with refunds if not cured in 6 to 14 days, 50 cents.

Annie Inman Massillon East Main Street

Graybill and Hodgson wed in quiet West Brookfield ceremony

Miss Carrie F. Graybill of East Greenville and Mr. John T. Hodgson of North Lawrence were married at the M. P. parsonage in West Brookfield Sunday evening by Rev. William J. Williams. The bride’s sister Miss Geneva Graybill and the groom’s brother Henry Hodgson attended. The couple will reside in North Lawrence.

Carrie F. Graybill East Greenville John T. Hodgson North Lawrence West Brookfield William J. Williams Geneva Graybill Henry Hodgson

Tragic Sunday Shooting in Canton Ends in Double Suicide

John Bailes, an electrician at Home Brewing Co, shot Mrs Amanda White in Canton at 7 20 am while she resisted his advances and then killed himself. He died hours later at City hospital, while Mrs White survived. Bailes, from Navarre, had boarded at Mrs White's mother's home and faced rejection after lingering attention. funeral to be held in Navarre.

Canton Jane John Bailes Amanda White Bailes White Otcuyation Home Brewing Company Navarre Samuel Letile Marion Street Edith Frey Housel Street Jesse Bailes Crystal Spring Frey

New Miners Union Formed in West Virginia Panhandle

Charleston West Virginia June 27 reports a movement to organize the Independent Mine Workers of West Virginia to fix a wage scale and provide benefits in the Panhandle counties of Ohio Marshall Brooke and Hancock. The association has secured a charter.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Ohio Marshall Brooke Hancock Panhandle

Train Strikes Wagon Killing Three Near Bellefontaine

John Burke his wife and their baby were riding a wagon from Indiana toward Bucyrus when an Ohio Central train struck their wagon west of Bellefontaine Ohio today fatally injuring all three.

Ohio Central Bellefontaine O Associated Press John Burke Indiana Bucyrur Here

People's Party Conference Opens in St. Louis

The People's party leaders met in St. Louis as James Farriss, national chairman, called the conference to order. The session was chaired by Farriss and focused on party matters and strategy.

St. Louis Associated Press People’s Party James Farriss

Miss Kilway Becomes Mrs Kerrigan in City Wedding

Miss Alice Mary Kilway and Mr. Thomas Henry Kerrigan wed at St Joseph's church in a large ceremony. Bride's gown featured French white batiste and orange blossoms while the bridal party included Kilway and Kerrigan relatives. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a two week lakes trip visiting Niagara Falls Buffalo and central New York before housekeeping in Massillon. Mr Kerrigan is head clerk at Maier Shaidnagle & Co.

Alice Mary Kilway Thomas Henry Kerrigan St. Joseph’s Church Duncan Street Hugh Kilway Lawrence J. Kerrigan Eva Kilway May Kerrigan William Kerrigan Hugh Powers Herman Dalsky James Kilway Sylvester Kerrigan Lida McBride Roan Kerrigan Lakes Niagara Falls Bufalo New York Lulu Kilway Leo Kilway Wheeling W. Va Mrs. Kerrigan Housekeeping Massillon Mr. Kerrigan Maier, Shaidnagle & Co

Harvard and Yale Graduates Mark Commencement Day

Harvard awarded degrees to nine hundred seventeen graduates while Yale conferred degrees on seven hundred eighteen students in ceremonies held today in Cambridge and New Haven respectively.

Cambridge Associated Press Harvard New Haven Yale

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