Chicago Memoranda on Dress Genders Arts and Massillon Life
A Melbourne style diary from Chicago in May describes street fashion on bicycles, the shifting gender cues in hats and knickerbockers, and the lively city life near Lake Michigan. It notes music from Theodore Thomas and Apollo Club, the Art Institute’s world fair gems, performers like Bernhardt and Salvini, and local figures such as H H Kohlsaar, plus reflections on the World’s Fair site and McKinley era politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Issae
Theodore Thomas
Thomas
Apollo Club
Sur Vid
Mme. van der Veer Green
Clementine Devere
Ben Davies
Ffrangeon Davies
Plunket Green
Brenna
Henechele
Harrison
Art Institute
Bernhardt
Drew
Salvini
Hamlet
Caroline Miskel Hoyt
Clarke
Ferris
Harter
McKinley
Presa
Springfield
Massillon Glass Workers’ Club
H. H. Kohlsaar
Times-Herald
Evening Post
Canton
William McKinley the infant and boyhood years
The piece recounts William McKinley's birth on January 2 in Niles, describing his childhood as a crying baby raised in a wool-loving family. It notes his discipline, education, diet, and early interests, portraying him as gentle, studious, and morally upright. The article blends biographical color with local tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
William McKinley
Niles
Willian
Turne
McKinley
Mckianley
Abner
William
Help for the Band Boys in Massillon Firework Charge
Henry Yost and Charles Corer of the Military Band face arrest for exploding dire works during a patriotic America performance. A jury trial is sought next Wednesday with Mc Millan volunteering to defend while subscriptions fund the defense. The band argues the fireworks were musical, not disorderly, and hopes police misdeeds aren’t used to shut concerts in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yost
Charles Corer
America
Carl Browne
Schott
McMillan
Massillon
J. W. Foltz
Seaman
Canton Massillon Electric Railway Cuts Travel Time
The Canton Massillon Electric Railway now regularly makes the thirty six minute run between Canton and Massillon, often achieving thirty minutes. Cars depart hourly, smoking allowed in rear seats as trailers are removed. Some farmers threaten legal action but unlikely to block the pace. Tickets to Chicago offered at reduced Pennsylvania Lines rates July 3 to 6 with return by July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton-Massillon Electric Railway
Chicago
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
Ines
Coronado Wonders of a Perfect Weather Paradise
A vivid reminiscence of Coronado's climate and scenery, praising the constant 70 degree days, the Pacific harbor, hotel life, and naval displays. The writer compares San Diego Bay, Coronado avenues, and Orange and Palisades boulevards with lush gardens, while noting regional fruit production, irrigation, and distant markets. It surveys nearby valleys, citrus groves, and the economic reach of California in a broader Western panorama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corosado
Weather Bureau
Daily Report
Japan
Blue Sea
San Diego
Coronady
Palai Avenue
Orange Avenue
Charfons
Troy
Pal Coronado
Whch
Thas
Verando Island
San Diego Bay
Philadelphia
Monterey
Moonadnock
Bennington
Alert
Cristoforo Columbo
Moss
New York
Chula Vista
Jamer Suter Dies After Illness In Sammut Street Home
James Suter, aged 71, died at 10 30 a m Thursday at his Sammut Street home near War thorst stone quarry from bowel obstruction complications. A Swiss immigrant and longtime Massillon quarry foreman and superintendent, he helped found Warthorst & Co later. He served in city council as third ward president and was active in St John’s Evangelical church. His first wife Augusta Pretzsker died, leaving daughter Anna. His second wife Minnie Pietzcker died. he later married Minnie Breckel who had five children. The notice lists his political ties as a Republican and mentions a Christian Endeavor Washington excursion offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Suter
Sammut Street
Warthorst
Suter
Switzerland
Mr. Suter
Jsis
Massillon
Hiram H. Wellman
Frank Warthorst
New York City
Minnie Pietzcker
Minnie Breckel
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Third Ward
Christian “Endeavor
Washington
Columbian Heights Bridges Report Makes City Admittance Case
The board of trade held in the mayor's court room discussed securing a Columbian Heights bridge. It urged city township cooperation to open streets and fund land purchases, with county and railroad cost shares. A later reciprocity report favored future trade diplomacy, noting limited local export impact and potential benefits to dependent industries. Delegates were named for the Detroit convention to discuss tariff politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Columbian Heights
Erie Street
Corporation
Isabella Street
Tos Townslip
Connci
Massillon
Corporation Line
J.C. Cons
Kant
P Sk C
M. Rers
L. A. Koos
di Hunt
W.L Humberger
Masallon
Washington, D.C
Committee On Ways
House of Representatives
United States
Washington
Congress
J. C. Corss
W. BR. Harrison
Andrew Boerner
C. Oscar Olson
John Silk
Onas
F. Snyder
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
W. K .L. Warwick
J Corns
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James Randall Dunn
the Independent
Jon
Wkindey AS
Baby
Court House and
Castox
Republican Central Committee
Repository Printing Co
Record Publishing Co
Holden Laurson
Perry Township
Warren Koons
Clara L. Wash
Loxey
Grand
Band Boys
Wonders OF
Coronado
Republic
Business Customs of
San Francisco
el Cajor
Kahoon
Julian
Georgia
Michigan
New Jersey
Florida
California
Kin
Maine
Pacific
Nevada
Arizona
Cincinnati
Agai
Oakhard
Seattle
Taccoma
Portland
Los Angeles
Dayton
Haledo
Columbus
Jamer Suter
Christian Endeavor Convention
Pennsylvania Line
Board OF Trade Meeting
Mort
Nihewsnas
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