Manila rope rhetoric and 1900 election tides
A Democratic paper argues for silence as Republicans face a rising plurality near one million amid Manila issue focus in 1900. The Indiana Grand Army of the Republic condemns attacks on soldiers and recalls Copperhead criticisms. Conservation of workers, cicada forecasts, and Roosevelt's Caribbean relief actions are noted along with Latin American political instability and concerns about Cuba, Santo Domingo, and Haiti under U.S. guardiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Indiana
Venezuela
San Domingo
Haiti
United States
Cuba
England
Germany
France
Apa
Santo Domingo
Cuba Intervention and Coal Strike Tensions Feature Yale Review
The article discusses U S policy to restore order in Cuba if needed and analyzes the coal strike in Pennsylvania. It notes differences between southern and northern districts under Reading Company control, union disputes, and grievances over eight hour shifts, wage structures, car size, and laborer progression to miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Review
Peter Roberts
Scranton
Reading Company
Shamokin
Votes on Local Option in Ohio Towns Dry Wins Increase
In fifteen Ohio towns elections under the Beal local option feature ended with 12 dry outcomes and 3 wet. The anti saloon league blames hurried action for losses and notes a close margin in many contests. Saloons closed total 41, annual sales estimated at 193000 dollars. The league predicts elections in about 200 towns in 18 months and has petitions seeking 75 more special votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Beal
Antisaloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Refugees flee Fort de France as Mont Pelee erupts
Castries, May 21, three hundred refugees arrive from Fort de France as thousands depart for nearby islands seeking safety. Reports confirm Mont Pelee again erupts with rock and cinder showers, while tidal waves heighten panic. Officials offer no reassurance after prior St Pierre eruption. Forty fairies at Armory with the Brownies on May 23 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castries
St. Lucia
Fort de France
Mont Pelee
St. Pierre
Lawful Rules for Game and Fish in Ohio 1904
County deputies announce revised state fish and game laws. Quail hunting dates vary by species and region. certain birds remain protected. Turtle snaring limited to a seine at least five by five inches. hunting licenses require a $25 fee. penalties include fines from 10 to 160 dollars and possible imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dangeleisen
Ihis
Ohio
I Inmnter
Massillon Miner Suffers Serious Injuries After Coal Fall
Jacob Wagoner of Forty Corners, Massillon area, was badly hurt when coal fell in a mine on Monday afternoon. He sustained a broken collar bone and back injuries, and was pinned under debris for over an hour before help arrived. Dr. Williamson treated his wounds. He was working alone at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wagoner
Forty Corners
Massillon
Williamson
Wagoner
Martin Stein
Stein
L. OC. Wise
John Sanders
David D. Dobson
Common Pleas
Morgan Engineering Company
Henry N. Heather
Mary Hoffman
Our Locomotives and Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Ad
Our Locomotives the Best. The ten new locomotives sent to France prove satisfactory and indicate a larger order of fifty. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is highlighted as a premier remedy for stomach, liver, and bowel complaints. It claims to cure dyspepsia indigestion constipation flatulence malaria and age with a private stamp over the neck of the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Amrely
G A R Committee Extends Invitation to Massillon Lodges
The Hart Post G A R committee of arrangements extended an invitation to all orders and societies in Massillon and to ex soldiers and sailors to participate in Memorial Day exercises. Societies should report to J C Haring chief marshal to be assigned a parade position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Post
G. A R
Massillon
J. C. Haring
Republican resolutions praise leaders and McKinley era
Stark county Republicans at Canton convention laud national prosperity and party fidelity. They condemn McKinley’s assassination and back Roosevelt on trusts and railroads, endorse Foraker Hanna Nash Wilhem Metzger Psock Taylor, and commend T. T. McCarty’s legal career. Letter from A A Slusser notes Samuel Wenger praises Liver Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
John P. Jones
J. P. Fawcett
B. F. Sullivan
George H. Clark
R. B. Crawford, Jr
Stark County
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
J. B. Foraker
M. A. Hanna
United States
Ohio
Congress
Robert W. Taylor
George K. Nash
George W. Wilhelm
Senate
Clarke Metzger
Robert A. Psock
House of Representatives
T. T. McCarty
Common Pleas
Three Men Shot at Canton Workhouse Tragedy
Canton May 21 A desperate escape attempt at the county workhouse left one man dead and two others wounded including the prisoner Charles Giganti. Guard Homer Stone was wounded. Dr E D Brant said wounds could be fatal. Giganti, a Canton man about 25, had earlier been jailed for killing a horse and had escaped custody before. The incident halted by guards and trustees prevented a wider breakout as police sirens summoned responders. Also noted: legal actions and marriages in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Charles Giganti
Giganti
Klotz
George Jacob
Homer Stone
Stone
E. D. Brant
Canton Police Department
Robertson
Miller & Blanchard Company
Conrad
Riblet
Maple Avenue
Homer E. Stone
Hiram Doll
Brown Avenue
Mrs. Robinson In Court On Murder Indictment
Canton story reports Sarah Robinson colored arri gned before Judge Ambler on first degree murder indictment for the killing of Walter McNair in Massillon. Lacking funds, she was assigned defense counsel D W Shelter and A M McCarty. arraignment postponed until Wednesday as lawyers review the indictment. Prosecutor Day plans to prosecute without associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Sarah Robinson
A. M McCarty
Shetter
Robinson
Day
Eruption at Mont Pelee Causes Panic in Fort de France
Fort de France reports a renewed eruption as cloud lit up by lightning and sunrise sent residents running in panic. Volcanic stones litter streets while many flee to ships. By 7 am calm returns though the scene echoes May 8. Governor Lehuerre will depart to St Pierre to assess the situation. Refugees lack work and funds. supplies of linen clothing bedding and disinfectants are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Martinique
St. Vincent
United States
Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Lehuerre
Suchet
St. Pierre
Ohio Odd Fellows hold seventieth annual convention in Marion
The Ohio grand lodge of Odd Fellows opened its 70th annual meeting in Marion on May 21. A four day program began with a reception at Hotel Marion, a parade and opera house entertainment, welcome addresses, and a grand lodge session at Marion Pythian hall. Grand Master James L. Lowery spoke, committees were named, a memorial service held, and a class received the degree. Banquet and degree work followed, with KoscinDespite lodge aiding in hospitality as visitors arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, O
Ohio Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Hotel Marion
Opera House
James L. Lowery
Grand Lodge
Marion Pythian Hall
Lowery
Koscinsko Lodge
C L and W Improvements to Cut Eight Miles to Wheeling
The B and W announces a major rebuild of the C L and W with one million dollars set aside to shorten the line by eight miles and to fund docks and a coaling plant. Bids are invited to remove twists and straighten curves though rail production and skilled labor pose delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Italy
Lorain Herald
Minister killed in a mine at McDowell West Virginia
The Rev. H. O. Smith, a prominent Methodist minister, was killed last night by falling slate while visiting a coal mine in McDowell, West Virginia. The incident sent a ripple through the community, prompting worry and renewed precaution among miners and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
W. Va
H. O. Smith
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the Independent Company
Erie Street
Abe
New York World
Europe
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania
Armory
T. T. M’garty
R. W. Taylor
Wilhelm
Metzgarand
Pollock
Nash
Louisville
A. A. Slusser
Samuel Wenger
Mrs. Robinson
Marion
T. Baltzly
Pwepa
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