Withdrawal of Hon. Robert W. Taylor from race shocks Republicans
The Alamance Alliance reports the withdrawal of Hon. Robert W. Taylor, long a Congress member, from the Eighteenth district race. The coal strike looms large, threatening business, while West farmers push a grain co operative to cut out middlemen. Ohio tax reform rides on constitutional amendments, with real estate levy cut and a governor backed veto power.
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Robert W. Taylor
Alliance
National Congress
Senator Dolliver Says Minority Offers No Help on Philippines
The speech criticizes the Democratic minority for not offering helpful suggestions on the Philippine bill. It notes proposed plans like a constitutional convention with diverse tribes and Moros in Mindanao, contrasted with the limited usefulness of such ideas, and accuses the minority of waging a campaign of calumny against the U S army.
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Dolliver
Hoar
Cuba
Commonwealth
Mindanao
Luzon
United States Army
Governor Nash Speech Opens Republican State Convention
Governor Nash delivered the opening address at the Republican state convention session Tuesday afternoon, outlining party goals and urging unity as supporters gathered for the proceedings.
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Nash
A Tribute to McKinley Remembered by Massillon Workers
A letter to The Independent honors William McKinley after his assassination, praising his leadership for workers and citizens. The Glass Bottle Blowers of Massillon announce a tribute committee led by Robert Wheeler and John Cappelen to pay remembrance at his resting place, signaling community mourning and civic respect amid Memorial Day reflections.
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the Independent
William McKinley
Reaper
Massillon
Robert Wheeler
John J. Cappelen
James Grant, Jr
Death of Chas Gigante at Canton Jail Hospital
Canton May 26 Charles V Gigante, convict and killer of George Jacob, died after hours of agony in the county hospital dormitory. He spoke his last words to a nurse as she urged rest, asking to be left alone. His death followed morphine injections and delirious periods as guards, nurses, and officials witnessed his final moments. His mother and stepfather received news with mixed emotion as the town reflected on the violent case.
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Canton
Charles V. Gigante
George Jacob
Gigante
Men’s Hospital
William Klotz
Yager
James Smith
Nurse Whetson
Guard Klotz
Dr. A.smith
Dr. Smith
Guard Stone
Charlie
Stone
G. A. Wielandt
Joseph Friedman
Second Street
McKinley Avenue
Friedman
Death of Young Man Sparks Doubt at Post Mortem
The body returned from the workhouse was moved to the family home Sunday afternoon. A post mortem Sunday evening showed two bullets in the abdominal region. Whether Gigante fired one of them remains unproven and is doubted. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 9:30 from St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Victor Arnould officiating. burial in the family plot at St. Peter's. Joseph Gigante, the deceased's father, is also buried there.
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Gigante
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Victor Arnould
Joseph Gigante
Memorial Day Exercises at Armory Parade Details
Hart Post G A R outlines Memorial Day program with parades from G A R hall East Tremont to St Marys and St Josephs cemeteries. Addresses by Rev Kaempker and Rev Kuebler, schoolchildren songs, graves decorated, return by streetcar. Parade forms 1:15 led by Chief Marshal J C Haring Humberger presides at armory.
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Hart Post
Grand Army of the Republic
G. A. R. Post
Sons and Daughters of
G. A. R. Hall
East Tremont Street
St. Mary’s Cemetery
H. V. Kaempker
St. Joseph's Cemetery
J. F. Kuebler
Massillon
Daughters of Veterans
J. C. Haring
Tremont Street
Tremont
East Street
Main
High
Muskingum
Erie
Armory
William B. Humberger
Klower of Liberty
Marshall Christian Church Choir
Kbitlokey
Loreny
Found Dead in His Cell in Anton
John Schemansky aged 53, arrested Sunday morning on a charge of intoxication, was found dead in his cell hours later. Coroner Schuffell ruled death by strangulation. Police and coroner deny reports of police blows. He left a wife, two daughters, and four sons, all residents of Anton.
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Anton
John Schemansky
Schuffell
Schemansky
Theobald & Co
Locomotives prove popular in France shipment
American products gain favor as ten new locomotives sent to France are praised and a fifty unit order is anticipated. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is promoted as a trusted remedy for stomach, liver and bowel issues with testimonials from Louisville Ohio dated December 24, 1898. Mrs Sarah Stump endorses Pills for laxative and torpid liver relief.
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France
Louisville
Sarah,stump
Miners and Operators Clash Over Bottom Slate Pay
State and district officers met with Massillon Coal Mining Co officials to decide if Stanwood miners should be paid for working bottom slate at the Stanwood mine. The dispute mirrors machine district practices, with Legg and Leahy scheduled to tour Hocking Valley to gauge conditions before a local settlement.
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W. H. Haskins
Columbus
United Mine Workers
Robert Legg
East Greenville
W. J. Mullins
Massillon Coal Mining Company
Hendry Leahy
Stanwood Mins
South Erie Street
Stanwood
Haskins
Hocking Valley
Legg
Leahy
Miners Seek Arbitration Over Illegal Screen Mesh Losses
District United Mine Workers officials call for arbitration to recover money lost over years due to screens with illegal mesh. Some losses were reimbursed in a few cases, but most disputes cover lengthy periods. John P. Jones will represent miners on the arbitration board, after Rob ert Legg uncovered the illegal mesh during inspections.
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United Mine Workers
Board of Arbitration
John P. Jones
North Lawrence
Robert Legg
Miners’ Organization
Advertised Letters at Masaillon Post Office 1902 List
May 27 1902 unclaimed letters include LADI RA Clapp Miss Emma Lewis Mrs Howard EB Joseph Miss May Rockey Miss Lucile MEN Buchansa Johan Moller J Cach Emil Predler W B Edinger George Russell J EE Houser Joseph Sheen B H Kohler Robert Thompson 8 s Mathews Harry Thomas Solomus Vau Ment TD Rape Lamp etc Letters require you to say advertised. Also note a missive of Liver Pills recommendation for constipation and liver trouble ends.
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Masaillon
Ladi RA. Clapp
Emma Lewis
Howard EB. Joseph
May Rockey
Lucile Men
English Camps Break Up From Chalmette Trade
British army officers in New Orleans say the mule and horse trade for the South African campaign will end in two months. About 5,000 mules remain for shipment, most to Canada, with charters canceled and ships reassigned to Quebec and Montreal. One shipment of 700 mules will depart from Philadelphia. Kelvingrove sails May 27 and Lake Michigan on June 2. few vessels will sail in June. The end of the trade costs $35 million in stock and fodder.
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New Orleans
Camp Chalmette
South Africa
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
Philadelphia
Chalmette
Kelvingrove
Lake Michigan
Drought Ravages Australia After Seven-Year Dry Spell
London reports Sydney dispatches describing a seven-year drought crippling Australia. Stock losses since 1899 reach 75 million dollars. unemployment rises as relief is provided. Only the Northern River district and parts of Riverina escape. Fodder duties hinder imports. interior communication halted. mail hauling costs soar. Sheep and rabbits starve as trees are stripped for food.
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London
Sydney
Australia
Northern River District
New South Wales
Riverina
Queensland
Meat famine in Chicago unsettles beef supply across city
Chicago May 28 beef stock yards supply halting as teamsters strike. Packets of meat are blocked from yards and butchers forbidden to cart in new loads. About 1200 Chicago butchers consider closing shops for a week or more to support strikers.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Firemen Strike Over Eight-Hour Day In Coal Regions
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on May 28 one hundred firemen from sixteen collieries, total seven thousand workers, voted to strike starting Monday until an eight-hour day at current wages is guaranteed. Local No 47 of the International Union of Steam Engineers, Pumpmen and Machinists pledged a tie-up on June 2 unless operators concede.
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Shamokin
International Union of Steam Engineers
Harrisburg
Governor Stone
Elkin
Thomas Duffy
T. D. Nicholls
Joan Fahy
United Mine Workers
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