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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2019
Page
5
A retrospective note credits Samantha Kay Smith for compiling material on the Spring Hill historic home. The item records the author and location without additional event details or dates.
A weekly log of local history highlights credits Massillon Museum Massillon Public Library and Spring Hill Historic Home as partners guiding the community history program through exhibits research and outreach.
London reports describe rioting by Canadian soldiers at Rhyl Wales demobilization camp. About 200 discontented men sparked unrest that destroyed stores and led to clashes. Five killed and dozens injured as cavalry and troops intervened. reports cite delayed embarkation for veterans and faster departures for less‑seasoned comrades.
A formal launch of a movement to build a viaduct over the Pennsylvani as, B and O, and Wheeling and Lake Erie rails and the Tuscarawas river is planned. The Wasley Methodist church Men's club will host an atm banquet and meeting with Canton representative Toston McCn as the principal speaker. Public admission tickets and a reception precede speeches in the church auditorium.
Two committees were appointed Friday at a Chamber of Commerce meeting to develop Masnil Jon as a buying center for the surrounding community. Section II focuses on buying center cooperation among local merchants to complete stock and attract buyers. The retail section aims to promote local merchants’ interests within the Chamber. Members include Frank H., Snyder, Irman, Harry Bates, Dr. J. H. V. Kramer, P. A. Taw, Rose Paul, and Miss Edna.
Faded notes report "General" Coxey planned an army of unemployed to march on Washington protesting national prohibition. The piece mentions Corey of Massillon leading self elevated rank and volunteers from various cities, with references to bonds and public appeals. Other items note a dance event, law offices opening, and a dramatic club staging a Chinese play.
A scrambled report describes an alleged auto theft and pursuit ending with a capture of the suspect’s accomplice. It notes a woman passenger and a vehicle traced to Helen Schatten of 8352 Amusbury, plus a charge of violating a local traffic law and details about the pursuit and arrest.
A local pageant recaps a dramatic event centered on Henry Hf McClure and a divorce action in New York. Stephen Uatdirta, a lawyer and committee chair, confronts assertions while the crowd and dramatic club participants react to the ongoing case and its broader implications for community and trade commission scrutiny. The article blends personal legal drama with public commissions and a finale of performances exampled by costumed entries and a celebration of civic theater.
A Canton framed case centers on two IILA boys aged 8 and 10 involved in an old theft of 860000. TaVere Rohr, one boy, was licensed to the Royal Industrial boot at Lancaster after probation. John Kentrich, the other, was arrested for stealing but released on probation with return home.
Dated clippings report two Republican candidates for City Solicitor amid a city-wide security crisis. A senior legal figure, G. W. Williamson, is mentioned alongside a rival, with local arrests and a noted fatality linked to a burglary and robbery spree. Funeral plans and community notices follow, including entertainment and rental ads, interwoven with a broader wartime dispatch about Berlin troops and civilian impacts.
Patrol leaders of oy Sent will recive their neat amination ta hling and trailing. Kwalon patrol Inaders Test on the hike morning north of the city. Wautmasters will follow sine vomonthly afternoon. Troop 6 of Vinedale will hold their regular meeting Friday evening. Scout Executive Robert Holermen provided instruction on signaling and company use. City Hall Sun Jay March 0 machinists and mini op workers. Adv Teal Co. Adv. New Table Linens at Fair Prices. Duncan's Wighrnia Nemartment.
The steamship Chicago brings 46 officers and 1,000 men of the 87th division to New York from Bordeaux while the steamship Plattsburg lands from Brest with 2,178 troops including 643 sick and wounded, most convalescent.
Washington March 8 General Marchant announced the total of American forces in Europe. About 1,390,000 men are in the army and divisions, with 1,100,000 in divisional units and 240,000 in corps and army troops. Additional supply troops, 50,000, are expected. Also noted were 361 officers and men discharged and 419,955 remaining in France, with a plan to maintain a larger permanent force. Weather outlook calls for considerable cloudiness and occasional rainfall, with below normal temperatures.
A citizen of Lins accuses the Internal Revenue Bureau of mishandling a case involving Marshon Teter. The report outlines alleged issues with income tax actions and potential misconduct, noting uncertainty over the outcome and the bureau’s response.
The report calls for clothing for men women and children in need as war rages in Europe. Fabrics, yarns, and mending supplies are in demand to clothe outgrown and worn attire, while new stock is scarce and distributed by relief groups. A Red Cross event aims to gather and ship garments, with volunteers urged to contribute and help prepare items for shipment.
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