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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
4
Newspapers discuss Peary and rival explorers in the pole dash, a bicycle boom in England, and its limited appeal in the U.S. The piece notes the bicycle's healthful pastime, hints Independence Day safety tips and parental supervision for celebrations, and critiques Equitable Society oversight and calls for prosecutions of fraudsters.
President Roosevelt issued a week of rapid moves including suspending civil engineer transfers over a square deal dispute in Charleston, dismissing Lt Hamilton Foley and plans to reappoint him, firing Bowen and exonerating Loomis in the Bowen Loomis affair, appointing Loomis as special ambassador to receive John Paul Jones's body from France, and exonerating Paul Morton regarding Santa Fe rebates. He signaled armistice talks between Russia and Japan, visited Massachusetts delivering college commencements, faced a threatened Chinese boycott with liberal exclusion policy, and weighed the Moroccan situation while touring.
In Chicago on June 28 a gathering of over two hundred delegates from unions nationwide opened the Industrial Unionists convention. Led by William Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners, the meeting aimed to unite labor into a continental federation to oppose capital in strikes. The plan envisions a sympathetic strike across industries to halt business, with formal organization continuing over four days.
Washington June gs. Clerks at the Panama Canal Commission in Washington face a new workday from 9 a.m. to 6 30 p.m with a half hour for lunch as workload climbs. Chairman T P Shonts defends the move saying it is essential to handle rising business. He notes past protests over later hours and stresses gathering information from visitors with Panamanian and Central American experience.
London reports warn of dangerous German imperialism as Europe seeks checks. Delfosse urges an Anglo French alliance against Germany while Paris and St Petersburg cabinets warn of Kaiser threats in Syria or Asia Minor. Britain dispatches Glory, Stiles, and Hogue to England for crisis response.
Miss Haines of Canton wed Fred M. Gerhart of Massillon at St John s Catholic Church Canton in a solemn high mass. Groomsman Fred E Hohneck and bridesmaid Flora Gerhart attended. After the ceremony the couple hosted a wedding supper for about sixty intimate friends. They will set up housekeeping at 54 Front Street. Also, Miss Jermie Thomas and Mr Gwityn Mathias married at 8 pm in Justus with Lizzie Evans and David Evans as attendants.
Mary Seifert and William Moegling of Canton wed at 8:30 Wednesday morning at St Josephs church with Rev Michael Vollmayer officiating. Bridesmaid Ida Moegling and best man John Seifert. couple to reside in Canton after a brief wedding trip.
In Odessa on the 28th, a battleship’s crew mutinied and murdered their officers. Mutineers threaten bombardment and port work has halted. The town braces as authorities respond to the crisis.
London observers report Prof Burke of Cambridge University pursuing artificial life with radium. His cultures show growth and possible division but decay, and sterilization doubts persist. Critics doubt the breakthrough while noting Burke’s eccentric reputation and possible hoax theories.
Canton county boards awarded John P. Jones the $6 848 65 contract to excavate and enlarge Fox lake ditch with dredging to start within 30 days. Wooster Baptist Association met at First Baptist church with delegates from Alliance Massillon Salem Wooster New Philadelphia and other points for a three day session. Marriage licenses issued to Hampton H Miller and Bessie Mc Dougal and Charles W Waltz and Laura P Kane both of Massillon.
A cigar factory operated by Schroeder and Oberlin and a residence occupied by Mr and Mrs Harry Schlafley burned at 5 pm Monday. The building was destroyed with about 2000 dollars in losses, partly insured. Neighbors saved the furniture while the Beach City fire company and a bucket brigade controlled the blaze. No injuries, fifteen workers affected. The cause remains unknown.
The Canton district Epworth League held its sixteenth annual convention at Massillon First M E church with over 100 attendees. A sunrise service led by Rev W M Kinsley opened the day, followed by sessions on Christian citizenship and league development including leader training, literary work, and district mission papers.
A large list of delegates from Malvern to a state gathering includes A. W. Lake Harris C. V. Buell G. W. S. Phillip and others from towns like Winona Uniontown Bolivar Carrollton East Palestine and New Waterford. The election of officers was delayed due to a sightseeing trip to the state hospital after dinner. Nominating committee proposed two names per office and delegates voted, with a final report to be given at the evening session.
More than fifty delegates enrolled at the opening of the Wooster Baptist Association in Canton on Tuesday morning at First Baptist church. Five counties were represented as reports were read and committees named. The afternoon featured finance talks, an annual election, and talks on ministerial education and foreign missions. The meeting continued the next day with sermons and discussions.
Nearly one thousand delegates attend the twentieth annual Ohio Christian Endeavor Union convention in Dayton. The opening session at Third Street Presbyterian Church features devotional services, musical numbers, and welcome remarks by Mayor Charles A. Snyder and Rev. F S Zaug. Speakers include Rev. Edwin F Hollenbeck and Rev. George F Kenngett delivering a talk on work with God.
Daniel Reeder formerly of Massillon, a Peru Indiana native aged 97, died June 25. Born in 1808 near Easton Pennsylvania, he moved to Massillon in 1850 and worked as a carpenter with local firms. He later lived on Plum Street in a house later owned by Mrs Carrie Coxey. He is survived by his wife, 85, and a son, William Reeder.
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