President McKinley's Inaugural and Prosperity Outlook
A Canton News Democrat digest notes McKinley’s inaugural stance on the Philippines, relief at Lentz’s term ending, and the President’s four-year tenure boosting politics. It highlights textile mill growth, London Morning Post praise for prosperity, and calls for patriotism beyond partisanship. Navarre’s rail extension and Canton Massillon lines seed regional progress and mutual benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Morning Post
London
Washington
McKinley
New Industrial Trust Seeks Harmony Among Major Firms
The passage describes a set of rival manufacturers and buyers in a fragile equilibrium. It notes some companies mismanaged and others used for speculative aims, with a plan to add capitalization to stabilize relations, unlock economies, and drive scientifically guided management by top business leaders.
Wages Rise Worldwide But Cost of Living Drops In Ten Years
A summary from the American Agriculturist Year Book 1901 shows 1900 daily wages highest in the world in the United States at about $1.85 while many regions paid far less. Prices in 1890 and 1899 mostly fell, with all major goods costing less or similar, except a few. Overall, more people work, earn more, and buy more than a decade ago, supporting McKinleyism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brazil
Great Britain and Ireland
France
Central Europe
German Empire
Austro-Hungary
Asia Minor
Spain
Portugal
Weiss
Turkey
Europe
Armenia
Persia
Italy
Malta
Morocco
Tunis
American Agriculturist Year Book
Cold Night Records Subzero Temps Downtown
On a frigid Wednesday morning downtown thermometers showed zero around 6 80 o clock with readings from 3 to 7 degrees below zero earlier. Citizens say it is the coldest night of the winter.
Still More Counterfeiting and Unclaimed Letters
The Secret Service uncovered another ring of counterfeiters and seized a large batch of bogus currency. Also praised is HosTetters Stomach Bitters for indigestion and general debility. Warns buyers to beware of fakes. Advertised letters list at Massillon post office dated March 5 1901, with names in two categories for ladies and gentlemen and a foreign section. Messages from Gustav Fagan of Jackson Mich describes relief from grip and nerve pills.
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Secret Service
Poat
Massillon
Pocket Map of China in Crisis Era
Pocket Map of China with enlarged regional map and crisis information offered by W. B. Kniskern Chicago. Includes testimonial from D. C. Walker and note on nerve remedies. Advertises Independent office for job printing.
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Pocket Map of
China
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Independent Office
Canton Bridge Debacle Blamed on County Surveyor Hoover
In Canton on March 6 affidavits were filed by Contractor Watson and county officials blaming County Surveyor John Hoover for cost overruns on the Canal Fulton bridge project. They contend Hoover's estimates misled the board into a contract later found too costly. Watson claims mutual mistake, cites added expenses of $2,625 and 2,559 perch of masonry.
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Canton
Canal Fulton Bridge
Watson
Taylor & Stewart
Wann & Bow
Hoover
Canal Fulton
John §. Hoover
John T. Watson
Guy Tilden
Burton
Massillon
D. C. Hughes
Navarre Glass Marble and Specialty Company
Common Pleas
Joseph A. Piero
Margaret Thomas Swallen
East Greenville
Aultman Hospital
Andrew Hodnot
East Tuscarawas Street
Lena Brandt
Tuscarawas Township
Anna B. Walter
David E. Shook
Lawrence Township
Walter S. Putman
Sugarcreek Township
Jason Brancher
Jackson Township
Alleged 1704 Boston News Letter Relic Proves Counterfeit
A massillon examination reveals the so called initial 1704 Boston News Letter relic is a cheap facsimile. Copies of the piece were available years ago for ten cents each. Also promotion for De Witts Little Early Risers by Chas W Cupples and Rider Snyder printed in the ad.
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Jacob Kemery
Boston News-Letter
America
Massillon
Kemery
de Witt
Chas
W. Cupples
W. Tremont St
Rider & Snyder
E. Main St
Taken Ill at Dalton
Miss Nora M. Brusman, daughter of Mr and Mrs S K Brusman of West Tremont Street, is in a critical condition at Dr J F Haney's home in Dalton where she has been visiting. She fell ill Sunday at the Haney residence with appendicitis. A Tuesday morning operation was performed by Dr Haney, Dr Pope, and Dr Pumphrey of Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs Brugman remain with their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora M. Brusman
K. Brusman
West Tremont Street
J. F. Haney
Dalton
Pumphrey
Massillon
Mrs. Brugman
Massillon Trial Highlights Fire Case and Divorces in Court
In Canton Massillon area proceedings, Alice Wagner faced a preliminary hearing with witnesses from Massillon. David Miller testified to fire damages and insurance payout while questions about pay withholdings arose. The defense argued threats influenced the accuser. The state presented a fire response by Wagner, and the defense led to dismissal for insufficient evidence. Other matters include a land partition case, a divorce hearing for Margaret McLain and Walter McLain, another divorce involving Mattie Leifer, and estate appraisals and guardianship in Perry and Massillon.
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Cage
Massilloniana
Ecanton
Alice Wagner
Bowman
Massillon
David Miller
Miller
Alice
Wagner
Lizzie Boegel
Acc
Frank Wagner
W. J. Piero
W. E. N. Hemperly
James F. Pocock
A. A.shayer
Austin Lynch
R. W. McCaughey
McCarty
Margaret McLain
Walter H. McLain
Welty & Albaugh
Benjamin Leifer
Mattie Leifer
W. S. Spidle
Philopena Baer
Perry Township
Harry B. Stewart
William H. Tritt
Remarkable Cures of Rheumatism in Vindicator Report
The Vindicator editor testifies to two curing instances using Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic shoulder pain and thigh joint pain. Each case relieved after two applications with rubbing, yielding instant relief and full respite by morning. Sold by E. S. Craig and other agents along the Queen & Crescent route and Southern Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
N.C
Vindicator
Chamberlain
E. S. Craig
I. Baltsly
Rider & Snyder
Meeting Recap as Unions Probe Cigar Label Fraud
A local International Cigarmakers' Union meeting urged members to locate counterfeit union labels used by Pennsylvania manufacturers with Massillon cigar handling. The Topographical Union discussed revising the constitution and sent a report to headquarters. Trades and Labor Assembly to address non union tobacco. leadership changes noted: Alvord, Kline, Arthur, Daniels appointed or retiring.
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International Cigarmakers' Union
Pennsylvania
Massillon
International Topographical Union
Trades and Labor Assembly
Nathan Alvord
Orrville
William Kline
Toledo
C. B. Arthur
C. H. Daniels
Charles Snyder
Canton
Post Office Expansion and Rhodes Reopening Likely
The post office’s increasing business prompts space rearrangements and possible new additions to the current quarters. A government building is broadly favored as part of the plan. John Thomas reports Rhodes may soon regain a post office serving residents who would benefit from more frequent access, with William Sayers named postmaster pending bond arrangements. Counterfeit De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve warns of blood poisoning risks.
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Rhopen
John Thomas
Massillon
Rhodes
Mr. Thomas
William Sayers
de Witt
Ticket Complete For Primary Election In City
The Democratic central committee completed the primary ticket for Saturday. Candidates include C. A. Davis for marshal, George Howells for solicitor, P. P. Kirchhofer for city treasurer, Henry Wollenhorst for street commissioner, plus Jwones Bamberger Huth Bartel Kiehl and White. Board of education P. P. Kirchhofer township treasurer Daniel Bischoff Cyrus Smith George Evritt justice of the peace G. G. Paul supervisor of ditches Edmund Stark Louis Lisi C A Kouth Peter Smith council seats in wards one two four unopposed. third ward contenders C J Krantz W R Lipps Henry Holtzbach. No assessor candidate in ward one. other wards choose Peter Gannon William Oster Peter Schneider.
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Democratic Central Committee
C. A. Davis
George Howells
P. P. Kirchhofer
Henry Wallenhorst
Jwonis Bamberger
Joseph Huth
Joseph Bartel
David Kiehl
Joseph White
Board of Education
Daniel Bischoff
Cyrus Smith
George Evritt
Medical Association Elects Dr T C Miller President
The Massillon Medical Society completed its organization by electing Dr T Clark Miller as president and Dr N W Culbertson as secretary. The meeting was held in the mayor's courtroom with fair attendance and lengthy discussion of the organizational plan. No medical topics were debated.
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Medical Association
T. C. Miller
Massillon Medical Society
T. Clark Miller
N. W. Culbertson
Dr Miles Remedies Cited From Multiple Grip Recoveries
A collection of testimonials notes grip recoveries using Dr Miles nervous and pain pills and nervine from Mrs FE L Masters in Indiana, A E Lapeer in Minnesota, President McKinley, George J Flannery in Buffalo, Speaker Henderson, J C Helfrey in East Pittsburg, Rev C Body in St Paris Ohio, with mentions of Chamberlains tablets, Ely's Dream Balm, DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve, and travel ads for Queen & Crescent line.
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FE L Masters
Monitor
Ind
Dr. Miles
A. E. Lapeer
Modelia
Minn
President McKinley
George J. Flannery
Buffalo
Henderson
House of Representatives
J.C. Helfrey
Westinghouse
East Pittsburg
Rev. C
St. Paris
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the Independent
Independent Company
N. Erie Street
Gale
Bahney
Bammerlin’s
Bert Hamkin
North Mill Street
Cunigni
Philippines
Philippine Islands
John Jacob Lentz
Emmet Tompkins
Congress
Lentz
William McKinley
Canton News Democrat
News Democrat
Philadelphia
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Independent
Navarre
Canton-Massillon
Canton- Massillon Railway Company
Philip King
United States Steel Corporation
Miles’ Cart
S. D. Holman
Irasburg
Arnold, Albert
Cook
John P. Dawson
J.C. From
Edward
Johnson
John W. Kandel
Henry
Laura
John
Schwalbach
F.ewart
Miley
D. C. Walker
Hallsville, Q
News OF Canton
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Queen
Othschild
Typographical Union
Uncle Sam
4. T. Baltzly
Ely
Druggista
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Queen & Crescent
Shreveport
DeWitt
Chas. W. Cuples
Rider & Snyver
Pacific Coast
Sunset Limited
Mike J. Lindsey
Montrose, Mich
Newepa
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