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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
1
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The Presbyterian general assembly reviewed foreign missions and college aid and re elected core home missions board members amid praise for Christian spirit. A large appropriation was approved to support board work and a day of fundraising was set to wipe out debt. The session heard about debts, building costs in New York, and ministerial relief and freedmen programs, with strong appeals for continued church support.
Delegates to the state silver convention from Marshall County in Lacon Illinois were chosen uninstructed, four supporting silver and two backing gold. Michigan Senate passes Sinnley capital punishment bill 14 to 12. Thomas McLaren jailed two years for murdering Mrs Jennie Knitele in Perey City. Mrs Bullitt secures absolute divorce from Colonel Bullitt in Louisville. Charleston South Carolina blacks hold Thanksgiving review after Judge Geoff’s registration law ruling. New York superior court appoints team receiver for New York Bone Insurance Company and bars directors from interfering with management.
Arwoor South Dakota May 22 The Yankton reservation opening drew a varied crowd but was the most orderly in western history with no major conflicts. Prospective settlers moved in early before the legal hour, some land already claimed, and preliminary farming begun. Officials cited short notice and readers missing the proclamation as reasons for lower turnout. The remaining land is valuable and rapidly claimed.
May 22 1890 Oxianowa City Oklahoma Territory Kickapoo country to open for white settlement tomorrow noon. Sooner activity surges as Chandler Tecumseh residents recall past false alarms. Old Kickapoo boosters claim their lists and claim locations expose rival schemers. Tensions rise as factions prepare for possible trouble over the opening.
May 22 report from Céhvetasp notes delegates gather for the twelfth annual convention of the Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steeaworkers. A rule forbids any delegate besides the secretary from sharing convention work with newspapers, with expulsion for violations. Committees on key topics are named, including iron wage, officers, constitution, auditing, and claims and appeals.
Toledo May 22 A crusade in the city pursues the Winn law aimed at suppressing liquor sales in sporting houses. Lawyers file civil actions with $1.50 fines and liability for property owners, promising profits as suits reach about $10,000 in total.
A national miners convention is called for May 24 with Ohio mine officials organizing, drawing in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indian Territory. Local unions and journals vote per 100 members of majority fraction. Operators doubt Pittsburgh and West Virginia representation and foresee no settlement. The Lake Shore road ships 300 coal cars daily from Pittsburgh, signaling limited miner control.
Caxten May 22. The new three story pressed brick Odd Fellows temple in Canton was dedicated yesterday replacing the fire‑destroyed structure. It emphasizes lodge rooms with other sections secondary and is hailed as one of the state’s finest and most convenient. The Patriarchs Militant drill won by default. Wright Canton of Wooster, a World’s Fair prize winner, led a strong drill applauded by thousands.
Advices from Armenia identify five Kurds believed to have killed Frank G Le of Pittsburgh while attempting a round the world bicycle trip. William A sachtlben has arrived in Breeruuain to search for the missing rider as investigators pursue details of the disappearance. Reports from Meridian mention new cases and a city-wide removal of a street barrier. Mrs. Franks Leslie plans Europe travel to assist Lady Wilde in family matters, stating she severed ties with the Wilde family over two years ago.
A careless pole ignited a can of powder in Mine No 2 of the Monongah Coal and Coke Co near Fairmont. A terrific explosion trapped four miners and smoke affected several more. miners C L Berteher Luke Ver and Andrew Dune were named among the injured as inspectors investigated the accident at the Monongah coal fields led by ex Senator Camden.
A massive blast at the California Powder Works in Pinole killed fourteen, including four in the nitroglycerin and mixing houses and nine Chinese workers. Officials say the cause may have been a dropped can of explosive, but all involved are dead, leaving detectives unable to confirm details.
In May 22 proceedings at Piccadilly, the Marquis of Queensberry and his son Lord Alfred Douglas exchanged words and a brief clash before police separated them and charged both with disorderly conduct. Lord Alfred showed a black eye. no charges were filed.
Market summaries from Purssure to Massillon show wheat, corn, oats, and butter prices along with cattle, hogs, sheep, and lamb values. Regional quotes include Philadelphia and New York beef and dairy figures, with live animal prices and grain futures noted for prime stock, rough fat bulls, and lamb markets.
Thurman, chair of the Democratic state committees, calls Secretary Carlisle’s speech a recycled defense of the administration and sound money. The Milwaukee note reports the International Horseshoers endorse free silver coinage. Local items include Odd Fellows parade notes, commencement events, and students leaving for Ada Normal School.
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