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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1902

Page

3

Miners to Strike as Arbitration Is Declined

Miners in the anthracite region order a general strike for Monday with a convention to decide its permanence in Hazleton next week. President Mitchell reports rejection of arbitration by Baer, Thomas, Truesdale, and Oliphant. Delegates will meet May 14 to vote on whether to halt work. workers to abstain excluding essential staff.

Scranton Hazleton Mitchell Baer Philadelphia and Reading Thomas Erie Railroad Truesdale Lackawanna Oliphant Delaware and Hudson St. Charles Hotel Anthracite Mine Workers Pennsylvania Anthracite Mine Shamokin Convention Hazictun

Residents Seek Injunction Against Sunday Cleveland Games

Five residents of Newburg township ask the court for an injunction to stop the Cleveland American team from playing Sunday games in their suburb. Grounds have been laid, and unless restrained Cleveland will hold Sunday games. the case will be heard today.

Cleveland Newburg Township Cleveland American

Evans Nomination Confirmed as Consul General at London

The senate confirmed H. Clay Evans to be consul general at London yesterday in Washington. Confirmation brings Evans to the senior diplomatic post overseeing U.K. relations and consular operations.

Mooney and Friday Hanged at Moundsville Prison

In Wheeling West Virginia on May 10 John Mooney and Frank Friday were hanged at 6 45 p m from the same scaffold for the murder of farmer James Hervey on March 1 1900. They maintained innocence to the end and faced death with calm resolve. Friday sent a long statement to his sister in Pittsburgh but its contents remain unknown. Their final act was a prayer for the men who killed Hervey.

Wheeling W. Va John Mooney Frank Friday Moundsville James Hervey Friday E. Bogart Pittsburg

Funeral of Corrigan at St Patrick's Cathedral

Requiem for Archbishop Michael Augustine Corrigan of New York was led by Cardinal Gibbons at St Patrick's Cathedral with eight archbishops and eighteen bishops present. Interment occurred beneath the cathedral altar after multiple masses and ceremonial absolution. Roosevelt sent a wreath, while Cortigan sent $50,000 to the pope. a capitulatory vicar may govern the diocese until a successor is named.

New York Michael Augustine Corrigan St. Patrick’s Cathedral Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Joseph F. Mooney St. Ann's Archbishop Ryan Philadelphia Rooosevelt John W Mackay Rome Cort‘gan Vatican Associated Press Corrigan

J. H. Wade Gives Large Charitable Gifts in Cleveland

In Cleveland Ohio on May 10 Mr J H Wade announced gifts totaling 251000 to charity and hospital support 100000 stock to Lakeside hospital 400 United States Steel preferred and 490 American Ship Building preferred stock each 7 percent He also pledged 50000 to the Cleveland day nursery and 1000 to the Salvation Army citadel the gifts follow his earlier 100000 gift to the Fresh Air Camp for charitable work

Cleveland J. H. Wade Fresh Air Camp Lakeside Hospital United States Steel Corporation American Shipbuilding Company Wade Cleveland Day Nursery Salvation Army Citadel

Connel Mis treated Natives Mourned Massacre Claims

William J. Gibbs of Springfield testified to the Philippine committee about the Balangiga massacre. He described mutilated dead soldiers and a disputed rape accusation. Gibbs blamed Captain Connell for mistreatment and for cutting natives’ food supplies, saying the massacre seemed deliberately planned and included boys among the dead.

Washington William J. Gibbs Springfield Mass Company C Ninth Infantry Philippine Committee Balangiga Connell

Ware to Become Pensions Commissioner After Senate Confirmation

Washington May 1 Eugene P Ware was at the White House for a pleasant talk with retiring commissioner H Clay Vans and the president. It was announced Ware would assume control of the pensions office as soon as he is confirmed by the senate. Evans will soon depart for London.

Washington Eugene P. Ware H. Clayvans White House Wesle Wale Senate Raa i al Wes Evans London

Salem bishop confirms class of 67 at St Banes church

At St Baines Roman Catholic Church in Salem Ohio Bishop Horsemann of Cleveland confirmed 67 persons. The report notes a diocesan ceremony with local parishioners and clergy in attendance.

St. Banes Salem Horsemann Cleveland Ohio Scenare Rose & Son Rouseville Oil City Ellen Applebaugh Wooster, O Women's Relief Corps GALR Ohi Corry Clarence Benson Jetta Winfield Davis P. C. Marstillar Elis W. Va al- Most Fairmont Wren George Martin Crystal Slipper’ Theatrical Company East Dalyew Mt. Pleasant Hellevernon Landis Steck Harry Miller Tidy 04 Bangert Falls Creek

One Funeral for Fords in New York City

Relatives of Paul Leicester Ford and Malcolm Ford met to arrange a single funeral to be conducted by Bishop Burgess and Rev. Dr. Stires. interment to follow at Irvington on Hudson. Mrs Ford rallied but remains weak. Malcolm Ford’s ex wife visited his home and saw their son.

New York Paul Leicester Ford Malcolm W. Ford E. H. Kidder Paul Ford Roswell Steele Worthington Ford Bishop Burgess Long Island Grace Church Brooklyn Stires St. Thomas’ Church Irvington-on-Hudson Munroe Ford Baruch Malcolm Ford

Memorial service for Archbishop Corrigan in Rome

A memorial service was held yesterday morning in the chapel of the American College in Rome for the late Archbishop Corrigan of New York. Bishop McDonnell of Brooklyn celebrated the requiem mass while Cardinal Batolli assisted.

Rome Archbishop Corrigan New York The American College McDonnell Brooklyn N. Y Cardinal Batolli

No Taste for Mathematica

A prisoner resists questioning in a dramatic courtroom exchange. The judge presses for tallying votes while the inmate, Marae Tom, responds with deflection and a regional dialect, underscoring confusion over basic arithmetic in the Atlanta Constitution’s fragment.

Marae Tom Atlanta Constitution

May 19 Review Notes Strains on Production Amid Demand

New York May 19 Dun's Weekly Review of Trade reports consumptive demand surpassing previous records while output contracts due to labor disputes and storms. Tornado damage halts work at several plants. floods and fires destroy foundries and shops. Prices rise, yet some products decline. railway earnings improve. Wool and flax signals vary, wheat outlook bright, but acreage shifts lift corn. US weekly failures rise to 214, Canada 24.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Piri Dun Sears Agricultural Department United States Canada

Market Dealings Fall Off in Volatile NY Session

New York May 10 volume of dealings fell below half a million shares for the first time in weeks. Traders blamed the anthracite labor dispute and ongoing miners' talks for dampening demand while Delaware and Hudson showed strength. Amalgamated Copper surged earlier, copper sales were rumored at 12.5 cents, and International Power rose four points as trading paused on firming tones before closing dull and steady.

New York Delaware Haudgen Amalgamated Copper Stock Exchange

Kilmer Swamp Root promotes kidney health claims

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It asserts kidney function filters the blood, links kidney trouble to widespread diseases, and promises cures. It offers sample bottles by mail and invites readers to mention the paper when writing to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.

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