Good men on the Republican council ticket this spring
The Independent lauds G Miller H F Gaddis and John E Johns as fine Republicans in Massillon and fit for office. A bill passed by the Chief House empowers councils to compel weed cutting on vacant lots with dismissal by the city at the farmer's expense. The measure, if law, benefits health departments and aligns with town improvement efforts.
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Republican Councilmank
Independent
G. (. Miller
H. F. Gaddis
John E. Johns
Massillon
Chiof House of Representatives
Protecting the Family A National League Report
The Outlook highlights the twenty second annual report of the National League for the Protection of the Family. It notes rising attention to family problems especially marriage and divorce with reforms advancing in Minnesota New York and the District of Columbia Rhode Island presses divorce reform strongly while Indiana sees a worsening trend.
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National League For the Protection of the Family
District of Columbia
Minnesota
New York
Rhode Island
Indiana
Reform urges divorce law changes across states
The article notes a high divorce to marriage ratio in Indiana and Marion County, with an Emergency Act limiting county proceedings. It discusses the presenting attorney requirement in contested cases and the pending uniform divorce procedure proposal from the state commission. The League calls on states to pursue reform via influential officials amid commission discussions.
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Marion County
Indianapolis
State Commission On Uniform Legislation
League
Rates of wages in anthracite region unchanged
Notice posted at all anthracite collieries states current wage rates will continue until April 1 1903 with 60 days notice afterward Local differences will be settled as before The 1900 wage scale remains in effect until next spring while miners press for union recognition and an eight hour day A convention in Shamokin next Tuesday will decide whether to strike or refer the question to national officers
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Faras
Failinng
Shamokin
Plan To Collect Dow Tax In Ohio
Columbus reports an administration measure to collect the Dow tax via the dairy and food department. Deputy collectors in counties will enforce collection without a special force, saving state funds. Dairy Commissioner Blackburn supports the plan and vows to ensure money is paid. The House committee also backs the Demuth salary bill for elected members’ next term and Middleswart proposes free musical concerts in city parks funded by the city.
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Columbus
Dow
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Blackburn
General Assembly
House Committee On
Demuth
Middleswart
Washington
Ohio
Howald Accepts Massillon Military Band Directorship
Harald Howald has accepted the directorship of the Massillon Military band. The group will be reorganized with additions and changes and placed on a business and musical basis as never before.
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Harald Howald
Massillon Military Band
House Debates On Boers Policy And Passports For Relief
Washington March 15 members discuss a Democratic petition urging a stance on the Boer question. Hay, in a letter released, explains the State Department would assist Dr Hiram Thomas and wife in seeking British passports to reach South Africa and distribute relief funds, with consultations possible with Governor Yates.
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Ruanfiedt
Texas
Hay
Burleson
House
Buffalo
Savannan
Pittshies
Secretary
Thomas Naewith
South Africa
Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Ilay
Department of State
Maren
Flatt
State Department
Hiram
Thomas
Emee
Errane
Govvernor Yates
Illinois
South Afria
John Tay
Democratic Congressional Committee Postpones Chairman Vote
Washington March 15 The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee met and debated reorganizing for over two hours with 34 states represented. They decided not to complete the organization until the next meeting two weeks hence, keeping the current chairman Richardson as temporary leader. A committee will seek members from unrepresented state committees. The move is viewed as a defeat for Griggs of Georgia, a leading candidate. Those favoring postponement prefer a western Democrat.
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Washington
Democratic Cessional
Democratic Party
Richardson
Tennessee
Ww.o Tenor
Indiana
James J. Norris
District of Columbia
Griggs
Ceorgia
Shipping Bill Debated in Congress
The ship subsidy bill dominated discussion yesterday with Rep Foraker Ohio supporting the measure while noting a preference for duties to bolster the merchant marine. Rep McLaurin Mississippi and Rep Harris of Mississippi opposed, calling it unconstitutional and near robbery, arguing it favors ship owners as the United States pays more to American line ships than to foreign carriers.
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Foraker
Ohio
McLanurin
Mississippi
M. Harris
Hans
Vic
McCaurin
Tarris
Ve Harris
United Siries
Senate Ratifies Hague Treaty Of Tolcomy Laws Of War
Washington March The senate approval announces ratification of the Tolcomy conference treaty concerning the laws and customs of war. The action formalizes international accord on conduct and bounds in armed conflict.
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Washington
Senate
Tolcomy
Denver Archers Find Deep Turkey Creek Marker Near Morrison
A Denver area crew reports discovering a marker at a depth of SAC feet along Turkey Creek southeast of Morrison, about 12 miles from Denver, noting a significant perch or feature in the vicinity. Local shooters describe the find as a notable clue to a hidden landmark near the river.
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Denver
Turkey Creek
Morrison
Charges Sent To Clayton On Ambassador's Ties
Washington reports say charges against Ambassador Powell Clayton, submitted to the state department, will be forwarded to him for reply. The agitation has run for months and centers on whether an ambassador can own business or financial interests in the host country. The key issue is Clayton's investments and potential influence on his actions, with no clear law governing such holdings.
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Bryan
National Committee
Democrats
Anyw
Washington
Powell Clayton
State Department
Clayton
Desire of Gen Funston Arrives in Washington to Seek Assignments
Brigadier General Frederick Funston reached Washington with Lt. T J Mitchell to pay respects to President Roosevelt and Secretary Root. He plans to stay until next week then depart for Oakland where Mrs. Funston is. His Philippine leave expires April 10 and he has not been advised of a new U S duty. he would prefer a northern posting for about a year to recover his health after campaign fatigue.
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Wuashinetur
Frederick Funston
Washington
T. J
Mitchell
Nis
Mie
Sousevel
Root
Oakland
Cal
San Francisco
Funston
United States
Philippines
Shaw After Bankers Washington March 14
The secretary of the treasury will continue to purchase United States bonds of the 4 percent loan of 1925 for the present. He cites unreasonably high bond prices and notes that government market presence supports the price at the expense of national bank circulation. Banks are said to be retiring circulation to sell bonds or secure deposits, and the secretary aims to favor banks that maintain circulation to counter this trend.
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Washington
Treasury
United States
Prohibition Party Eyes May Convention in New Castle
State Chairman Tones of the Prohibition Party, visiting from Altoona, arranged the party’s May 22 convention in New Castle. He said delegates from the state will attend. Leading candidates include Rev S C Swale Jaw, former candidate John E. Milk of Venanga, Mayor James Manceli of Williamsport, Frank H. Tarbersburg, and Lee L. Grumbine of Lebanon.
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Prohibition Party
New Castle
Gavener
S.C. Swale Jaw
Endate
John E. ‘Mlk
Venanga
Ccx
James Manceli
May Strike Again Faces Tense Labor Crisis
Governor Crane and the Massachusetts labor board urged patience as the vast freight strike saw limited resumption under normal conditions. Reports from Boston indicated scattered work stoppages and embargos while leaders claimed ongoing control of the movement amid talks with major business interests.
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Mitten Su
Boston
Freigns Transportation Council
R. 8. Brine Transportation Company
Crane
State Board of Arbitration
Governor Crane
State House
Issus
Lincoln Farm in Spencer County to be Sold for Taxes
Evansville March 15. The Lincoln farm in Lincoln City Spencer county will be sold for delinquent taxes. County officials seek buyers as past efforts to turn it into a park or secure federal funds faded. The Lincoln burial lot remains well kept by commissioners and draws interest from bidders amid historic ties to Abraham Lincoln.
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Evansville
Lincoln
Lincoln City
Spencer County
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Cavernor Mount
St Louis Politician Arrested on Bribery Charge
St Louis reports a bench warrant for Edward Butler, a prominent local politician, issued by the grand jury on a bribery charge tied to testimony about the 1901 garbage bill. Butler surrendered, was released on bail, and awaits indictments in municipal franchise theft probes.
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Edward Butler
Butler
Grand Jury
Chinese to Build Legation in Washington
The Chinese government will have a permanent legation home in Washington. Minister Wu Ting Fang recorded a deed transferring a building at Nineteenth and Vernon streets to the imperial government for 45 70 dollars. A residence for the minister and legation officers will be erected.
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Wu Ting Fang
Imperial
Vernon Streets
Legation
Talmage Party Heads to Washington in Rain
Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage with Mrs. Talmage and Dr. Lawrence Shields left last night for Washington. Inclement weather did not halt the group as they braved a biting rain to reach the depot for the late train, while Dr. Talmage rested quietly in his rooms.
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Washington
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T. DeWitt Talmage
To Meet With Memorial Committee
Washington March 15 Mr Cortelyou secretary to the president left here for Cleveland to attend a meeting of McKinley Memorial association officials then proceed to Canton to visit Mr McKinley before returning to Washington next Monday Mrs Victor Reynolds fatally hurt at Cumberland Md when a freight train struck a trolley car she rode the car demolished George Devis Morgantown W Va officer charged with assault with intent to kill a glass worker he recently arrested a petition circulates for removal of Davis a 62 year old officer
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Cortelyou
Cleveland
McKinley Memorial Association
Canton
McKinley
Victor Reynolds
Cumberland
George Devis
Morgantown
W Va
Davis
King Regretted It Too Visit Abandoned by King Edward
Dublin March 15 In an address at a public meeting Earl Cadogan lord lieutenant of Ireland spoke of King Edward’s abandoned visit. He said the king was disappointed and that the idea originated with him and ministers advised the king this was not an appropriate occasion after full consideration. He noted the difficulties were well known and deplored by a vast majority of the Irish people. FarI Caravan expressed optimism that the king would soon carry out his wish for Ireland’s benefit.
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Dublin
Farl Cadogan
Lord Leutenant
Ireland
Edward
Earl Cadogan
Thesper
Farl Caravan
Druggist Moore Bans Whiskey Sale in Town Square
Druggist Moore, prosecuted for violating temperance laws, publicly destroyed his whiskey and brandy stocks by pouring them on the ground. In a dramatic act witnessed by prominent townspeople, he declared future drinking establishments must seek other venues, earning local praise for his decisive stance.
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W. Te Moore
Wuisky
Moore
M Moore
Gou
News in Brief: Fires, deaths and murders in Pennsylvania
Two horses owned by Samuel W. McCullough of Buller, Pa., escaped, caused injuries to each other during the melee. John Pfaff’s home near Antler, Pa., burned with all contents. occupants escaped in night clothes. Brakeman William Church was killed near Titusville, Pa., when a flying switch of lumber struck him. Leonard Stevens, already convicted of murder at St Clairsville, Ohio, was again convicted of perjury amid new trial plans. Horning and Morr Bundy, boys, fatally shot when a revolver discharged in Harning’s hand at Paulhersburg. John Topplas, 102, oldest Slav in America, died near Connellsville.
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Samuel W. McCullough
Buller
John Pfaff
Nei Antler
William Church
Valley Railroad
Titu
John Topplas
America
Trotter
Connellsville
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