Laughlin to South Africa after Manila service
Charles Laughlin, a three year U S artillery veteran from Massillon, returned home after honorable discharge and plans to join the Boers in South Africa. He condemns Philippines natives as uncivilizable, recalls gruesome war crimes, and notes a Manila memorial for McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Laughlin
Thirty-third
U. S. Artillery
Manila
Luzon
South Africa
Laughlin
Massillon
Elias Laughlin
North End
United States
Philippines
Filippinos
Aguinaldo
Belives Aggie
McKinley
Fire from Leaking Stove Damages Home at Erie Street
A gasoline stove leaked and ignited a fire at Mrs. Sarah J. Mee Laughlin’s home at 36 North Erie Street at 8 am Friday. The odor and flames spread across the room until neighbors smothered the blaze by tearing up carpets. Firefighters arrived too late to assist as the fire had been extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. MeeLaughlin
Palmist
Erie Street
McLaughlin
Funeral for Local Man Killed by Accidental Revolver
John Haines of Canal Fulton arrives in Massillon with his son Thomas Haines body from Cody Wyoming. Thomas was killed by an accidental gun discharge about two months ago. Body to be buried in Canal Fulton with funeral services planned one week from tomorrow. Remains in fair preservation after exhumation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haines
Canal Fulton
Massillon
Cody
Wyo
Thomas Haines
River Fall in Cincinnati Briefly Drops
Cincinnati report shows rainfall by 8 am at 2.9 inches, not enough to alter river levels. The Ohio River fell about one and a half feet in the last 24 hours, with further declines not expected to affect the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Objective of Henry's Washington visit hinted in Berlin dispatch
Berlin Herald says Prince Henry aims to secure a formal agreement allowing Germany to maintain a large fleet in Caribbean waters for defense of German settlers and property in South America. The La Guayra fleet grows, commodore Stiege commands the South American force, and a coastal repair dock and coaling station are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berlin
The
Herald
Prince Henry
Washington
Germany
Caribbean
la Guayra
Stiege
Vineta
Venezuela
West Indies
South America
Hanseatic League
Colonial Societies
Count von Buelow
Danish West Indies Sale Talks Move Forward
London reports the folkething has formed a private committee to debate the treaty selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. Most folkething members support the sale, despite upper-class opposition, with fierce attacks anticipated over sugar conference results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Copenhagen
The
Times
Folkething
Bill for irrigation of arid lands reported to House
Washington March 8 The New lands irrigation bill is reported by Representative Mondell for the irrigation committee. It covers nearly half the U S area with 16 arid states containing over 535 million acres. only 10 million acres yield crops without irrigation. The bill proposes no new taxes, funding the project from public land sales in the irrigated state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Representative Mondell
Irrigation Committee
United States
Mondell
Nto
Prince Henry Resting in New York a Day of Events
Prince Henry stayed in his apartments until afternoon to rest. He sent Lieutenant Commander Von Bigby to lay a wreath on General Grant's tomb. A luncheon at Mr Ogden Mills and a German society dinner at 8 were on today’s schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prince Henry
von Bigby
General Grant
Odgen Mills
Hospital Expansion Plan Faces Senate Committee Recommendation
The Pennsylvania railway line met a five minute delay as the Senate finance committee and party toured the institution. Superintendent Eyman and Massillon board of trade leaders urged a $675,000 appropriation for six cottages an infirmary a hospital and running expenses plus eighty five acres of land. The committee is believed to back the funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railway
Senate Finance Committee
Eyman
W. F. Ricks
Anthony Howells
Massillon Board of Trade
News of Ohio Towns Highlights from several towns
Youngstown reports Elmer Harrison, a young farmer, heard from Montana after a January disappearance involving a claimed murder scene and creditors. Fremont notes Frederick Vandercook 83, a banker and real estate holder, dies at his son-in-law’s home. Norwalk reports Silas Engles, 79, Civil War veteran, died, first enlistee from the city. Chicago Junction records Albert Kline, 78, Austrian soldier, hanged himself. Tiffin reports an 18-member International Typographical Union branch formed. Cuyahoga Falls details a 340000 dollar fire in Apollo block damaging stage, stores, Masonic rooms. insured. Warren notes Orangeville residents fear smallpox in elderly Winters family. Youngstown says Republic Iron to dismantle an old mill for three finishing mills to meet orders. work to begin after site clearance. Monarch’s Coy advertises its cure for croup and throat ailments.
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Youngstown
Elmer Harrison
Montana
Fremont
Frederick Vandercook
Inlaw
William B. McConnell
Norwalk
Silas W. Engles
Mr. Engles
Eighth
V. I
Third
Ohio Cavalry
Chicago Junction
Albert Kline
Maximilian
Mexico
Tiffin
International Typographical Union
Cuyahoga Falls
Edward Havre
Sprigger
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Men Idle After Settlement of Machinists Strike
In San Francisco after the machinists strike settlement nearly one thousand men sought reemployment with old firms. Fewer than one hundred were reinstated, with Union Iron Works hiring only fifty of seven hundred applicants. Risdon Iron Works saw only six rehiring, while other Metal Trades Association shops kept the strikers at a distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Union Iron Works
Risdon Iron Works
Metal Trades Association
Robbed Traveler From New Philadelphia At Massillon Hotel
Charles Waldron of New Philadelphia reported his Palmer House room was entered Thursday night and $25 stolen from his pockets while he slept leaving him 55 cents. He had come from Youngstown seeking rail fare to New Philadelphia. Police doubt he had the cash on arrival. the clerk offered no change and Waldron planned to pay in the morning. Investigators await progress in the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Waldron
New Philadelphia
Palmer House
Anal Street
Wilcox House
Waldron
Landford Palmer
Massillon
Youngstown
Iave
State Capitol session to debate canal abandonment and redistricting
Columbus March 8 public interest in the canal abandonment bill has reached a high stage with hundreds expected for the joint House and Senate discussion next Tuesday. Separate notes include a county libraries bill backed by Senator Longworth, a push to redraw Dayton and Columbus districts to favor Republicans per Senator Hanna, and calls for a Republican caucus to decide on action. Senator Thompson proposes annual sessions to curb late rush of pernicious bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
General Assembly
Longworth
J. ©. Myers
Montgomery County
Hanna
Dayton
Clyde Painter
Wood County
House
Thompson
Franklin County
Ohio
Fire Devours Major Records at Lorient Arsenal
A large blaze at the Lorient government arsenal in Paris destroys valuable documents plans and records. Officials report extensive losses impacting historic wartime materials and state archives. Firefighters battle the flames amid smoke and evolving containment efforts.
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Paris
Lorient
Territorial Form of Government for Indian Territory Proposed
Secretary Root orders Wood to Havana for Cuba wind up of military government and transfer to Cuban republic likely May 1. Plan includes forming Territory of Jefferson with a legislature and a congressional delegate. Miss Alice Roosevelt will skip coronation attendance. Roosevelt cites family discretion. House panel moves to establish Territorial Jefferson. cabinet keeps matters off the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Wood
Havana
Cuba
United States
General Wood
Roosevelt
China
House Committee On Territories
Indian Territory
Territory of
Jefferson
Congress
The King Rebuked by Parker at City Temple
In London at City Temple the Rev Joseph Parker denounced King Edward during a sermon, praising the congregation as they applauded. Parker challenged the King’s brewing of beer and his Sunday conduct, arguing a king’s actions set a moral example for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph Parker
Edward
Parker
Lord Burton
Strikes in Cleveland Reach Impasse as Union Holds Firm
In Cleveland on March eight molders vote down a $2.85 minimum day wage compromise and reaffirm a $3 per day demand. Boiler makers' strike persists with no settlement in sight, while their helpers organize a union of about one hundred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Molders’ Union
Boiler Makers’ Helpers
Akron defaulter vanishes with ten thousand dollars
Akron March 8 Charles Semler a paying teller at the Second National bank and a popular local figure disappeared with ten thousand dollars half belonging to the bank and half to the Cleveland Window Glass Company detectives on the case since his late January departure and hopeful of an imminent arrest. It is believed Semler may have fled to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Charles Semler
Second National Bank
Cleveland Window Glass Company
Semler
Philippines
Non-Union Plumbers at Work on Canton Hotel and County Repairs
Probate court set for March 17 with Judge Aungst and about a dozen cases. County infirmary repairs discussed including new roof for the laundry and a theater, plus inspection of water tower and grounds. McKinley Memorial donations from actor William H. Crane and CO M B A branch noted. Railway land appropriation case decided at $640 verdict. Ida Hag seeks divorce from Louis Hag citing marriage in 1908 and child custody. Dr Clouse performed successful blind eye operation on Mrs Endinger.
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Canton
Probate Criminal Court
Aungst
Louis Henry
Jacob N. Shaeffer
Aaron Holihaugh
Nimishillen Township
George Barth
W. W. King
Alliance
John V. R. Skinner
Massilton
James Leonard
Elijah Carter
Lexington
George Gorner
Plain Township
Jacob Wingert
Eli Bowman
Sandy Township
Jacob Kaley
Nimishillen
Till
County Infirmary
Henry Bixler
Launare
McKinley
Cleveland
William H. Crane
McKinley Memorial Association
Wartzell
Association
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway Company
John Brach
Railway Company
Perry Township
Ida Hag
Common Pleas Court
Louis Hag
Louis Hay
Ida Burkhardt
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Cody, Wyo
Chie
Danish West Indies
Sale
Senate
Dation
News OF
Ohio Towns
Monarch
Thomas
Tel
Panniless
State Capitol
GOV
Alice Roosevelt
King Edward
Government For Indian Terri
Tory
J. Bruch
McKinley Memorial Fund
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