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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1901

Page

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Farewell for Judge Baldwin from Massillon Masons

Canton Lodge held a farewell meeting for Judge George E. Baldwin who departs for Germany to become U S consul at Nuremberg. About 300 Masons traveled by special trains from Massillon and Canal Fulton. speakers from Canton, Massillon, Louisville, Canal Fulton and Lisbon offered good wishes and godspeed.

C. L. Hiner Wyandt General Committee of Wyand Baldwin C. L Hiner Hiner Canton Lodge Judge Baldwin Canton Elmer Robinson D. Atwater H. C. Diebenn Victor Morgan Alonzo Mc Henry J. KE. Johns F. L. Hemperly H. B. Conrad W. E. N. Hemperly Henry Ryder H. M. Fletcher T. H. Yost D. Hemperly Thomas C. Brown Alfred Heggem Henry Meuser

John Forest Injured At Woodland Mine In 1 P.M. Incident

John Forest of West Lebanon was knocked unconscious for twelve hours after being caught between a mine car and the roof at Woodland mine at about 1 o clock Thursday afternoon. A mule driver by trade, the 24 year old suffered spinal injuries but doctors expect a full recovery. He was found by Supervisors Jones and Miller during a round. Forest is brother in law to James Woolley and James Johnson of this city.

John Forest Woodland West Lebanon James Woolley James Johnson Forest

Improvement Society Petition Circulated in Massillon

Residents of Massillon and Perry township sign a motion to form a non sectarian non political improvement society. It aims to promote good government, suppress nuisances, and advance town and city welfare. A preliminary meeting is urged and signers are to submit petitions to Charles G. King at Massillon Loan and Building Company once twenty signatures are gathered.

Massillon Stark County Perry Town Improvement Society Charles G. King Massillon Loan and Building Company

Mirth and Music at Massillo Lodge Elks Social

About 150 guests attended the Massillo lodge of Elks first social event in their new quarters. The decorated rooms featured palms and flowers, with a tropical garden feel in the dancing hall. Supper was by T. B. Arnold of the Hotel Conrad, and out of town attendees included Reese Ling of Prescott, Maurice Johnson and Miss Sponikial of Canton, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mougey of Wooster, and Mrs. Emma Webber of Idaho.

Massillo Lodge of Elks Committee On Decorations Schworm T. B. Arnold Conrad Reese Ling Prescott, Ariz Maurice Johnson Sponikal Canton W. A. Mougey Wooster Emma Webber Idaho

Bench Mark Placed In City Park Today

A permanent bench mark of dressed stone is being set in the city park with Engineer D C Barton and city council support. The mark will serve as a reference for city levels and future maps, as Ohio state geologists and assistants work nearby. The survey, part of a broader topo chart of the region, has progressed across several states with Ohio covering about one tenth of its area.

D. C. Barton Hersey Monroe State of Ohio United States Geological Survey J. R. McGuire G. M. Dimmick Frank Crosse H. B. Paige B. B. Bortner

ERTLE A FREE MAN AND GRAND JURY REPORTS INDICTS

The grand jury reported at Caxton on May 11 saying twenty nine cases were inquired into and eighteen indictments found Frank Ertle of Massillon was acquitted in the arson case The list includes Frank Saunier burglary and larceny Fred Harper Madison Johns petit larceny Charles White house breaking T J Pritch interfering with a street railway Daniel Louer larceny Frank Burrough forgery Mason A Massey non support The Canton man is named as the saloonist in one Sunday closing law indictment The county jail was examined and found satisfactory Papers filed to increase Canton Massillon Akron Electric Railway Company capital from 81600 to 1000000 likely backed by Northern Ohio Traction Company

Canton, Massillon & Akron Electric Railway Company Northern Ohio Traction Company

Fulton Tool Co seeks new trial in misnaming case

Canton May 10 Fulton Tool Manufacturing Co of Canal Fulton petitions for a new trial in suit against John Harmon and others doing business as Fulton Tool Works. The prior ruling favored the defendants over the plaintiff regarding a disputed firm name. Daisy M Myers sues Jesse H Myers for alimony and notes she had previously had a related suit dismissed. Court schedules list room assignments for next week with multiple docketed cases including Penn Liquor Co. vs Udick and others. Final guardian accounts and new administrators are noted along with two marriage licenses issued in Massillon.

Canton Fulton Tool Manufacturing Company Canal Fulton John Harmon Fulton ‘Tool Works Daisy M. Myers Jesse H. Myers M’carty Penn Liquor Co Udick Boughman Et al Boughman Keplinger Princess Plow Co Democrat Pub. Co Harmony Speaker Nielle Schreyer Sherlock Mack Bowman Conn Rice Clyments Clark Durant Louisville Brick and Tile Co News-Democrat Pub. Co Patton Kipfer Troy Carriage Co Bergold Maudru Commissioners of Stark Co Mary E. Kemery Hayman Kemery Jackson Township Welty & Albaugh A. A. Bordner BR. W. McCaughey Kelsey W. Campbell Lawrence Township Albert Campbell Bradley Floom Edith Floom Perry Township Ty Saylor Deeser Louisa Witt Massillon Austin Williams Lena Pifer Mansfield J. W. Baxter North Brook N. C DeWitt Chas. W. Cupples Tremont St Rider & Snyder Main

Rural Routes Mail Carriers Regular Rounds In Area

Rural mail routes in the vicinity are now in excellent condition and carriers can complete rounds. Newman is reached daily, reducing prior irregular service complaints. Samuel Perskey, starting as rural mail carrier from North Lawrence on May 15, will not resign as constable and will continue to fulfill law enforcement duties.

Newman Samuel Perskey North Lawrence

Memorial events and hospital improvements headline June schedule

Memorial services will be held at Mansillon state hospital on Sunday May 26 with veterans invited to attend and participate. The program will feature music and a address with Rev Dr Ward Beecher Pickard delivering the talk on The House That Jack Built. Nursing school commencement is set for June 18 with 15 attendants. Dr Pickard is a renowned pulpit orator. The new amusement hall work awaits steel for the gallery and interior finish proceeds. Ground improvements include a lily pond with seven lily varieties and an English garden. 185 patients attended a circus outing Friday. no escapes occurred. The text also advertises various medical products from local stores.

Lily Pond Mansillon State Hospital Ward Beecher Pickard Epworth Memorial Church Cleveland Jack Kyman

Ohio Delegation Clash Over Precedence At California Stop

In Del Monte May 11, Governor Nash and the Ohio congressional delegation arrived with the President. Tensions rose as parties argued over precedence, with the annexing of the congressmen's train to the Ohio special drawing criticism from both sides. The Ohio party planned to depart Los Angeles separately, skipping San Jose as a joint stop, and would travel to San Francisco alone.

Ohio Myron T. Herrick Nash Delmonte Cal Associated Press San Francisco McKinley Los Angeles Ohio Special San Jose

Sultan’s Note Sparks Tense Turkish Diplomatic Strain

In Constantinople on May 11 a partial rupture with foreign envoys arose after the sultan recalled ambassadors and demanded the immediate suppression of foreign post offices while renewing charges of smuggling against foreign officials. The note followed a demand for action and the ambassadors’ continuation of duties under pressure.

Calm After Storm Quiet Wall Street May 11

New York May 11 With both exchanges closed and no activity on the curb Wall Street remains quiet today as investors await developments.

New York Associated Press Wall Street

Busy Hours and Tools in Local Telephone Offices

The article notes peak calling times in local exchanges from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and around 4 p.m. with 6,000 daily calls, plus toll boards handling up to 40 calls per hour. It highlights Friday as the busiest day, Saturday lighter, and Sunday easy. It also describes the Swedish American microphone by L. Ericsson Co. for homebound subscribers.

Sweden L. M. Ericsson Company

Herrick Declines Candidacy for Ohio Governor

Cleveland May 11 Col Myron T Herrick says he will not be a candidate for governor despite newspaper talk and believes Governor Nash has the confidence and respect of the Republican party in Ohio and is entitled to renomination He expresses no doubt of Nashs renomination and election.

Cleveland Associated Press Myron T. Herrick Nash Ohio Col. Herrick

Barrows Trial Concludes in Luzon Commissary Case

Manila May 11. The trial of Captain Frederick J. Barrows of the Thirtieth Infantry volunteer quartermaster’s department in southern Luzon on charges connected with the recent commissary scandal was finished today. The result of the trial was not made known.

Manila Associated Press Frederick J. Barrows Thirtieth Infantry Volunteer Quartermaster’s Department Luzon

B O Railroad Leaders Rumored in Historic Change

The Evening Telegram reports L F Loree fourth vice president of the Pennsylvania lines will soon be named president of the B and O. and J C Smart will be made general superintendent of the entire B and O lines.

Pimvapenma Evening Telegram L. F. Loree Pennsylv: Road J.C. Smart

Short in Accounts at Hibernia Bank Teller Arrested

Dawes reports a telegram from New Orleans saying the Hibernia National Bank teller is short in his accounts by 36000 dollars. The teller has been arrested as the bank’s condition is reported as clouded.

Wasniatoy Associated Press Dawes Today New Orleans Hibernia National Bank Coud

Breach of Trust in Neels CAREC Case

WaAsaIscron May 11 William Davis Williams, a stenographer in the insular department, is charged by Associated Press with attempting to sell copies of confidential communications between the attorney general and the secretary of war in the Neels CAREC.

WaAsaIscron Associated Press William Davis Williams Insular Department Neels Carec

President to Be Elected

Contowers May 11 The Rev E Croneuwett pastor of St Mark s Lutheran church at Butler has declined the presidency at Capital University trustees will elect another president at the June meeting.

Contowers Associate Press E Croneuwett St. Mark's Lutheran Church Butler The Capital University

Firemen Strike Halts Vessel Movements at ToLepo Port

May 1 report says Tag tremen struck over wage scale refusals by vessel owners. Port movements are at a standstill as crews protest pay terms and conditions.

ToLepo Fress

Disastrous Fire in Wayne County West Virginia

A disastrous fire in Wayne County West Virginia twenty miles south of Vestixnetos destroys a half dozen structures including dwellings a hotel and a livery stable. Thomas Maple Birkbeck HL reports a severe kidney ailment and back pain. after taking Foley's Kidney Cure he claims full relief and recommends the remedy. Rider and Snyder.

C. W. Roberts North Creek Ark Chas. W. Cupples West ‘Tremont Street Rider & Snyder Main St Foley Vestixnetos W.V Associated Press i+ lin progress Wayne We Va Thomas Maple Birkbeck, HL Thad

Pennsylvan ia to Spend 10 Million for Panhandle Upgrades

Election of Joseph Ramsey Jr to W L E presidency alarms Gould interests about traffic from Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania Company plans a 10 million dollar Panhandle improvement to retain through business, extend tracks, and shorten Western city time. C L W railroad reports strong loads east and west. Wheeling & Lake Erie year 900 report shows gross earnings 1 254 780 29, expenses 7 792 60, net 1 546 760 0 taxes 187 069 47 surplus 272 568 22. DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve advertised for pile relief and skin itching remedies, with testimonials from riders and doctors.

Joseph Ramsey, Jr Tthe W. & L. E Pennsylvania Company Gould Pittsburg Panhandle Pennsylvania Railroad Wabash C. L&w Pennsylvania Wheeling & Lake Erie

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Canton Lodge Fe Congressman Taylor C. A. Rudy Massillon Lodge of Elks Henry R. Richard Willseyville, N Arnold Canton, Mascilion & Akron Company County Shat Wews Hospital Notes Nurses Hindley Monroeville C.W. Cupples W. Tremont Street Mider & Snyder E. Main Street Chas W. Cupples Main Street America the News BY Wire Sultan Turkey Col M. T. Herrick Barrow West Tremont Streets East Main St Geo. B. Hichock Curtiss, Wis Dean Nieswer
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