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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1901

Page

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Home Seekers Excursions From Chicago to the West

The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway offers round trip excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays each month from Chicago Milwaukee and other points to many destinations in South Dakota North Dakota and other western states at about one fare. Promote westward travel to view crops and affordable land with further rate and land price details from traveling agent E G Hayden Cleveland Ohio.

Chicago, Milwaukee and

Markets in Pittsburg and New York on March 19

Wheat No 2 red at 72 781 in Pittsburg. corn No 2 yellow shelled 4 45lic. hay bids range from 11.50 to 19.50. Butter prices steady with Elgin prints at 25 4 26c. eggs 14 14 1 4c. Cattle and hog quotes show light receipts. hogs firm in Pittsburg, sheep and lambs up to 5.15 for wethers, lambs 5.70 5.00, veal 5.15. New York spot wheat No 2 red around 80 90c, corn No 2 49c, oats steady, cattle exporters limited, hogs firm, sheep and lambs modest gains.

Massillon Pittsburg Elgin Printa Ohio Pennsylvania New York State Limburger New Wisconsin Tod New York Duluth

Roller Printing and Paper Co Catalogue Ad

Ad from Canton Ohio promotes stationery with sample envelope and pet items. Claims devilish good quality and urges agents everywhere to order via mail for four cents in stamps.

Roller Printing and Paper Co Canton, Ohio

Russia Refuses Manchuria Concessions In Sino British Talks

St Petersburg report says Russia has not yielded on Manchuria demands and will negotiate with China only as it sees fit. An AP informant notes Britain was rebuffed, Russia aims to safeguard its railway frontier and may seek arbitration if diplomacy fails. The notion of a British military move at Tien Tsin is dismissed.

China Manchuria Russia Tien Tsin St. Petersburg Associated Press Great Britain Mongolia Turkestan Hague England de Wet

Riots Strike St Petersburg During Mass for Minister

In St Petersburg on March 20 a riot erupted at a cathedral service for the late Minister of Public Instruction M Bogolie potl. Police fired and reports claim five students were killed and 80 injured. Rioting led to wholesale arrests, including many women, with hundreds more detained later according to The Daily Express.

St. Petersburg Mareh Our Lady of Kasan M. Bogoliepotl Karpovich London Daily Express

Botha Rejects Terms in Peace Negotiations

London report states Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain said General Louis Botha rejected peace terms offered by General Kitchener. Botha sent a letter to Kitchener saying he would not recommend the terms to his government and officers agree with his stance.

London Joseph Chamberlain House of Commons Botha Chamberlain Kitchener

Six Regents Sued Over Removal Of WVU Doctor

Dr J W Hatigan sues WVU president Jerome Hall Raymond and six board regents for 100000 damages over his removal from his chair. Hatigan also has a pending 25000 slander suit. suit noted in Monongalia County circuit court with summons served during regents session. Hatigan, a hospital owner and noted surgeon and author, seeks restraining action overturned on appeal.

Morgantown W. Va J. W. Hatigan West Virginia University Circuit Court of Monongalia County Jerome Hall Raymond University Board of Regents George C. Sturgiss James A. Hamill A. H. Kunst R. R. McMahon W. E. Powell John A. Campbell Dr. Hartigan Raymond State Supreme Court United States Circuit Court Hartigan

Will of General Harrison filed for probate in Indianapolis

The will assigns trusts to Union Trust Co for $125,000 benefiting his wife for life, with other gifts to Elizabeth, Mary Lodge McKee, Marthena Harrison, William Harrison, and Benjamin Harrison McKee. Additional legacies include $500 to several relatives, institutions, and a provision for a possible future child and name-bearing son. Debts of his son Russell are canceled.

Indianapolis Harrison Union Trust Company Elizabeth Benjamin Harrison McKee Mary Lodge McKee Marthena M Harrison William Henry Harrison Russell Sarah FE. Devin Anna H. Morris Inlaw Elizabeth Scott Parker Bettie H. Eaton Benjamin Harrison, Jr John

Mutiny in Kansas Penitentiary Coal Mine Amid Prisoner Standoff

At the Kansas state penitentiary coal mine in Leavenworth 284 convicts seized 15 guards and threatened to kill them demanding better food. Warden Tomlinson refused and began starving them out as mutineers roamed the mine, later surrendering after armed guards returned.

Leavenworth Kan Kansas State Penitentiary Ransing Tomlinson

General Dio cino Captured End of Panay Hostilities

General MacArthur reports to the war department that insurgent General Diocino, a troublesome Panay commander, was captured on March 12 after being wounded three times. He believes this will end fighting in Panay as Transport Sheridan arrives today.

Washington MacArthur Manila War Department Diocino Robert P. Hughes Panay Capiz Sheridan

Thompson Named Republican Nominee for Short Term

Lincoln Nebraska March 20 David E Thompson of Lincoln was nominated for senator for the short term at the Republican caucus on the seventh ballot.

Lincoln, Neb David E. Thompson Lincoln

Cappeller’s Luck in Zing Mine Promises Mansfield Hotel

Tipton Missouri postmaster reports a rich lead and zinc vein near Tipton in Moniteau county. Attorney Homer P Sewell and partners including ex Senator Marriott, Monroe Harman and W S Cappeller own the property. Early drilling shows high ore content with potential for a large development. a 40 acre tract and 20 acre adjoining tract are eyed for mining and royalties. Local capitalists consider building a hotel in Mansfield if the mine develops as hoped.

Tipton Bank Joplin Webb City Ohio Tipton Sewell S. F. Clark Philadelphia Messrs. Harman Cappeller

Market Calm Amid Broad Speculation and Steel Stocks Rally

Tuesday’s stock activity showed broad appetite from professional pools bidding up shares while taking profits. United States Steel led the curb scene as both common and preferred rose, with rail and utility stocks mixed. Sterling remained strong and bond markets were uneven as lenders eased collateral demands. In Harrisburg, Lt. Gov. Gobin ordered a writ for a special election in Allegheny County’s Forty-third Senatorial district on April 16, 1901 following Sen. Magee’s death.

New York United States Burlington J. J. Hill Rock Island Louisville and Nashville Missouri Pacific Atchisons Union Northern Pacific Baltimore and Ohio New York Central Southern Railway Manhattan Great Northern Chicago Illinois Union Pacific Sterling Exchange London Harrisburg Gobin Allegheny County Magee Senate

McKinley Returns to Washington After Midwest Trip

President McKinley and party arrived in Washington from Indianapolis and Canton after a late train run. The presidential entourage included Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. Barber, Ida Barber, George B. Cortelyou, Dr. Rixey, stenographer Webster, and several messengers. No incidents were reported and security figures were present at the depot.

Washington McKinley Indianapolis Canton James Barber Barber Ida Barber George B. Cortelyou P. M. Rixey Webster White House Root

Memorial fund grows with new pledges in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg on March 20 the C. L. Magee memorial fund received a $300 addition to the subscription list from State Representative Henry Hall Judge R. S Frazer and M. E. Gable. Fidelity Title and Trust treasurer John B. Jackson reported cash of $1,712 collected outside the list, bringing cash on hand to $3,102. Total pledges now stand at $12,180 with donations from P. F. Dunn J. M. Ray E. H. Ginniff G. C. Wilson John P. Hunter and Thomas D. Carnahan among others.

Pittsburg C. L. Magee Henry Hall R. 8. Frazer M. E. Gable John B. Jackson Fidelity Title and Trust Company P. F. Dunn J. M. Ray E. H. Ginniff G. C. Wilson John P. Hunter Thomas D. Carnahan

Mörder gets light sentence in Higginsport killing case

The jury acquitted John H. Donald of murder in the August 1899 Higginsport killing. He was found guilty of assault and battery, fined 100 dollars plus costs, despite a prior conviction for first degree murder at a Georgetown trial.

Batavia John H. Donald William Snyder Higginsport Donald Georgetown

Eight Killed in Avalanche Near Lake Como

Rome dispatch reports eight soldiers and customs officers killed by an avalanche near Lake Como in a disaster that also injured others. The event occurred as harsh conditions affected the Italian region and prompted rescue efforts by local authorities.

Italy London Rome Lake Coma

Franklin Relieved at His Own Request as T S W Executive

At Toledo March 20 B F Franklin general superintendent of the Toledo St. Louis and Western was relieved from duties at his own request. He is succeeded by B R Stephens who becomes acting general superintendent. Stephens was formerly assistant to the general manager of the Ohio Southern. Franklin will assume other duties on the line.

Toledo, O B. F. Franklin Toledo, St. Louis

Contract Let For Improvements In Youngstown

In Youngstown Ohio on March 20 a 26 inch train finishing mill is contracted by Republic Iron and Steel to the Youngstown Foundry and Machine company and will be completed soon. Four double puddling furnaces will be added. In Buffalo New York on March 20 the grand jury there returns three indictments against John E Tipton secretary treasurer of the Switchmen s Union of North America for grand larceny in the second degree over union funds.

Youngstown, O Republic Tron and Steel Company Youngstown Foundry and Machine Company Buffalo N. Y John E. Tipton Switchmen’s Union of North America

Hyde dies Lima manager of the opera house

Howard G. Hyde, longtime manager of the Lima opera house, died after an illness of several months in Lima Ohio on March 20. He had guided the theater through many seasons and was a prominent local figure.

Howard G. Hyde Lima, O Lima “Pera

Lake Side Napoleon and Western Electric Railroad formed

The Lake Side Napoleon and Western Electric Railroad company of Fremont was incorporated with $300,000 capital by Charles C. Muir Harry P. Reiter William B. Johnson R F Muir and Jackson Westman. The electric line will run from Marblehead Ottawa County west through Ottawa Sandusky Wood Henry and Williams counties to the Indiana line.

Columbus, O Lake Side Napoleon and Western Electric Railroad Company Fremont Charles C. Muir Harry P. Reiter William B. Johnson R. F Muir Jackson Westman Marble ,Head Ottawa County Ottawa Sandusky Wood, Henry Williams Counties Indiana

Conference to avert strike in anthracite region urged

Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania March 19 1919 board of trade appeals to T D Nichols UMWA district No 1 to resist a strike over union recognition. Communications from United Mine Workers HQ indicate talks with coal companies for April 1 with Mitchell denying intermediaries and urging a joint conference. Hazleton region meanwhile fears a general strike pushing 50 Italians to Johnstown and others to sail home.

Wilkesbarre Board of Trade T. D. Nichols United Mine Workers of America City of Garrett Smith Scranton John Mitchell United Miners Mitchell New York Wilkes, Barre Schuylkill Valley Shamokin Hazleton Johnstown Europe

Dr. N. Fowler Dies Noted Youngstown Physician

Dr. N. Fowler a leading Youngstown physician died aged 92 from the grip and old age. Born in 1828 he served throughout the Civil War. Local notices include advertising for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with St. Louis origin addresses for Chas W. Juples and Rider Sny der in Tremont and Main Street.

Youngstown, O N. Fowler DeWitts

One Year Free Offer for New Row LER Subscribers

An extraordinary introductory deal invites new subscribers to the Row LER Mustany magazine, touted as high class and illustrative from the home of President McKinley. Readers are urged to see the liberal proposition elsewhere and act promptly for immediate benefits.

Tne Row LER Mustany McKinley

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