02 Mar 1896
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1896
Page
1
West Brookfield area news reports a Han over tax protests aimed at state and Stark county officials. Voters oppose higher salaries for common pleas judges and county officers, citing burdensome taxes amid falling farm prices and economic strain.
A Massillon athletic park scheme aims to raise 5000 dollars for a stock company backing bicycle, baseball, and football venues. A committee of George S. Atwater and W. R. Lipps will study sites, with funds from bicycle and baseball backers and individuals to follow.
Canton February 28 The Stark county commissioners will auction 95 000 in refunding bonds on March 14 at noon under Senate Bill 85 to retire outstanding debt for the bridge fund building fund county fund election and other accounts Bonds of 1000 each bear 5 percent interest payable semi annually in Stark county or New York bonds dated March 14 1896 with 5000 due 1903 and 10000 annually through 1912 A 5000 deposit is required at George D Harter Bank and payment must be completed by 3 PM the day of sale.
Legal action unfolds as Harrison of Norwalk seeks to connect its exchange with Bell lines and toll networks. Bell refuses, accused of unjust discrimination, prompting possible similar moves in Massillon. A separate dispute over a three foot North Erie street strip between INDEPENDENT and adjacent buildings raises lines, trespass, and boundary questions.
County commission reports the Stark County workhouse is costly but moving toward self sufficiency. A leased adjoining tract will grow broomcorn to diversify income while limestone assets and quarry work aid finances. The first profit aims to offset past tax levies and fund improvements. details include 1894 opening, 1893 levy shortfalls, and 396 prisoners with $2,223 paid by outside counties.
A handsome testimonial from the American Federation of Labor to retiring Mine Workers president John McBride arrives at his Massillon home. The piece, framed copper plate with oak and beaded gilt, originates from the Federation's New York session and is signed by Gompers, McCraith, and other executive members.
The Royal Hawaiian Band performs at Buchers opera house Monday night with new instruments in fine condition. Soavenira valued at half a dollar each will be offered. Prices set at 60 and 25 cents. Massillon shows strong interest in the organization. A three week contract for $5,000 was just signed in Dallas for state fair performances. A challenge is issued to Arthur Row amid mounting tensions. Celery Tea advertised to regulate kidneys and relieve headaches.
Wim H. Jones former local agent for the Singer sewing machine company was arrested by a Canton constable on an embezzlement charge of 104 dollars. He pleaded not guilty in Canton and posted bail. Jones retained John O. Garrett to defend him. trial set before a justice of the peace next Thursday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.