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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

5

Local Happenings Highlight City Social Ties

Miss Ethel Coulter of Uhrichsville visits in the city while Labor Commissioner M D Ratchford spends a few days here. Rev and Mrs Craft begin housekeeping at St Timothy's rectory. Various residents attend visits, unions, and meetings. Frank Myers to attend Eagles convention in Minneapolis on June 3. Fire chief Burkle sees Ryder resign and depart for Chicago. New contract price for medical aid to township poor stated as 240. Various local arrivals, events, and social gatherings noted.

Ethel Coulter Uhrichsville M. D. Ratchford E. J. Craft St. Timothy’s J. A. McLaughlin Frank Yingling C. M. Whitman Canal Fulton S. A. Brant Frank H. Myers Massillon Aerie National Convention of Eagles Minneapolis W. H. Ertie Chippewa Lake Frank Ryder Burkle Fire Department Ryder Chicago Germany Mill Street Road F. W. Brown Morris K. J. Myers Pittsburg L. F. Long Long Fredericksburg State Hospital Dr. Long George Holmes Central Union Telephone Exchange Canton Holmes Helen B. Kirkland J. F. Clokey Fish and Game Commission Mr. Reutinger American Finance and Security Company New York New York City Boston West Main Street Board of Education I. M. Taggart L. L. Nave E. A. Jones North Street J. M. Schuckers Erie Street Charles Ellis Russell & Company Tremont Street McClelland Wooster D. T. Frank Mr. Frank J. W. Frank Amanda Treash Enos Hawkins Akron Will Stoner J. Frank Uniontown Charles Harris Copley M. F. Frank East Liverpool

Colored clubs barred at National Federation vote

Massachusetts club women watched two year fight fail as the National Federation rejected admission of colored women’s clubs. Discussion also covered article 2 section 3, with Jane Adams of Chicago urging a stricter membership committee standard, but the amendment failed amid a large vote.

Los Angeles Cal Massachusetts National Federation Jane Adams Chicago Adams

Painter Canal Bill Drama and Votes for Payoffs in Ohio

Columbus May 7 The House spent the forenoon on local bills and rejected the Painter canal levy amid reports of large price offers for votes. Debate centered on Senate amendments to the O S U levy, with contention over mills and duration. A separate horseshoers bill passed, creating a state board to examine and certify specialists while excluding general blacksmiths.

Columbus House Friends of Senate Moore State University

In Memoriam for Samuel P. Bachtel at McDonaldsville church

The McDonaldsville Union Evangelical church and Sunday school resolves with sorrow at the sudden death of Samuel P. Bachtel. They honor his integrity, truth, and steadfast convictions, and express sympathy to his wife, children, and relatives. The resolutions will be recorded in the Sabbath school minutes and a copy sent to the family.

Lord’s Vineyard Samuel P. Bachtel McDonaldsville

Beef Trust Case Advances and Roosevelt's Threatened Session

New evidence strengthens the case against the beef trust with substantial testimony on illegal railroad rebates. Roosevelt may call a special session if Philippine civil government and Cuban reciprocity bills fail, with leaders alerted to the move. The funeral of Rear Admiral Sampson is planned for Friday at Arlington. The President will sign the oleomargarine bill.

Washington Department of Justice Congress Roosevelt Senate House Allison Hanna Clouse Cuba Sampson Arlington Annapolis North Atlantic Squadron Marine Band Washington Barracks Slo Artillery

City Health Report Shows Favorable Contagious Disease Conditions

Health Officer Miller reports the city in good health regarding contagious diseases with only one diphtheria case traced to St Louis. He cites underreporting by physicians as the main issue, noting prior cases were well cared for and infections rare.

Miller T. ©. Miller St. Louis

Farmers Take Your Woo to Hum Berger's Big Store

Warwick Bloch Masakhon advertises high market prices for farmers. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, used for over sixty years, claims to soothe children, soften gums, ease pain, and cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Twenty five cents a bottle.

Humberger’s Warwick Bloch Masakhon

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