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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1906

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Seven bridge firms found guilty of restraint of trade

A Ohio jury convicts seven bridge companies and five agents of conspiracy to restrain trade in a Putnam county bid. Firms fined 300 dollars plus costs. agents 250 dollars plus costs. Henry Hughes fined 125 dollars. Testimony cites a pooling pact and illicit payments among defendants. Court says further action possible on Ohio Central railway case.

Norwalk Henry Hughes Erie County W. N. Cleveland H. G. Hammond W. H. Lyons J. H. Hilton

Miners Face June Reopening Plan In Southwest Kansas City

A sub committee of coal operators and miners in conference at Kansas City submitted proposals from the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association aiming to reopen mines in Kansas Arkansas Missouri and Indian Territory by June 10 1906. The plan calls workers back on the 1903 wage scale and proposes a three miners and three operators plus a referee to settle all issues, with a joint conference to report by June 30.

Kansas City Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Kansas Arkansas Missouri Indian Territory Saginaw Mich Michigan United Mine Workers of America Mitchell Bay City

Danish elections reshuffle Danish assembly results

In Copenhagen Denmark the general election for the lower house of the diet on May 2 shifted power away from the ministry. Ministerialists dropped from 59 seats to 55 while the Socialists surged, winning 24 seats. Rightists 12. Moderate Leftists 9. Radicals 9. Independents 3. The Socialists gain and Radical losses mark a notable shift.

Denmark Copenhagen Ohe Duluth

Revolt Spreads as Guatemala War Reaches Quetzaltenango

General Castillo with a detachment of revolutionists retreated after taking Ocos as Barillas marches to Quezaltenango with 40 000 inhabitants. Foreign planters and many natives support the rebellion amid breakdowns in communications and continued fighting across the country.

Mexico City Guatemala Barillas Castillo Ocos Empire City Quezaltenango Salvador Guatemalan Quetzaltenango

Centrist Socialists unite to defeat colonial ministry plan

Berlin reports indicate Centrist leaders and Socialists in the reichstag have joined to block the government's colonial ministry proposal. Prince Ernest of Hohenlohe Langenburg, viewed by Emperor William as colonial minister, faced opposition over anti Jesuit actions. Other notes include Panama canal concerns, a Chicago bigamy case, a Riga execution, Pennsylvania tremors, and a fatal train collision in Maryland.

Berlin Reichstag Prince Ernest of Prince Hohenlohe- Langenburk Colours Gotiv

Turbulent Tennessee Democratic Convention Routs The City

Nashville May 30 A turbulent Tennessee Democratic convention failed to organize temporarily after a day of pandemonium and fighting. Three gubernatorial candidates Cox Patterson and Bond each named four reps to form a committee to pick a temporary chair. Contested delegations dominated proceedings as police patrolled the packed Ryman Auditorium.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee John J. Cox Malcolm R. Patterson John R. Bond Ryman

Scandalous Delay in Patrick Case Provokes Veto

Governor Higgins called the law's delay in Albert T. Patrick's murder case scandalous in a veto memorandum. He supported an appeal right for newly discovered evidence and reprieved Patrick for a third time until June 18. Recorder Golf’s motion for a new trial is under review.

Higgins Patrick Albany N. Y Albert T. Patrick William M. Rice New York City Assemblyman Wade Chautauqua Recorder Golf

Grain and Livestock Prices Across Cities Reported

Chicago markets show cattle to prime steers at 34 15 6 20 with cows at 2 25 to 4 73 and hogs around 6 40 to 6 50. East Buffalo and Pittsburg offer mixed ranges for cattle sheep and calves, while Cleveland Cincinnati Boston New York and Toledo list varied figures for wheat corn oats hogs and livestock. Violinist Francis MacMillan to tour the U S in fall after European engagements.

Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati Boston Ohio Pennsylvania Kentucky Indiana New York Toledo

The Big Ones in Dispute headlined by Senate debate

Washington May 30 Conferees on the rate bill have disposed of over twenty amendments with most accepted and the major points still unsettled. Debates cover express company pine line common carrier ownership Jim Crow pass and commission size. Longworth urges 1 million for embassy sites and residences abroad while critics call it wasteful. Bailey prompts second class mail reform and Penrose warns of looming postal costs. Memorial Day adjournment follows post office bill passage.

Washington Longworth United States Shirley America Court of St James London Senate Bailey Penrose Texas Post Office Department

Governor Halts Fitzsimmons Burns Bout In Philadelphia

The 20 round boxing match between Fitzsimmons and Burns scheduled for Tuesday night at the Tuxedo Athlone club in North Essington is postponed to next Wednesday after a gubernatorial order to Pennsylvania state constabulary to block the bout. Club officials will pursue legal action to preserve the date. In New York, Terry McGovern James Britt and 16 others were charged in police court with violating prize fight laws after a 11 rounds. Bail set at 500 each pending adjournment to Thursday.

Fitz-Burns Philadelphia Fitzsimmons Burns North Essington Pennsylvania Pugs New York Terry MecGovern James Britt Britt McGovern

Lincoln party nomination in McKean county

Philadelphia May 30 The Lincoln party chairmen announced Lewis Emory Jr of McKean county as their nominee for governor at the upcoming convention. Mayor Weaver’s name will not be presented and the convention is not to adjourn past the Republican state gathering.

Lincoln Party Philadelphia Lewis Emory, Jr McKean County Weaver Emery Charles Emery Smith Mr. Emery

Deaths and notable actions across headlines

James E. Scripps died in Detroit. Lewis Wallick was killed by his ex-wife at Watonga as he tried to force entry. The House labor committee favored an eight hour bill with no opposition. Fire insurance rates on coastal business blocks and merchandise stocks rose 25 percent. Governor Pattison pardoned Theresa Onder, jailed for arson with her husband at Cleveland. she is expecting a child.

James E. Scripps Detroit Mich Lewis Wallick Indiana Wallick Watonga C. T House Committee On Labor Gardner Pacific Pattison Theresa Onder Cleveland

Governor Pattison Slated for Prolonged Bed Rest

Cincinnati May 380 Prof J W Glover finishing a books examination of Union Central Life Insurance ahead of Milwaukee tests. Pattison cannot respond as he remains in Christ's Hospital bed for three to four months. Glover expects no sensational disclosures though newspapers may headline findings.

Cincinnati J. W. Glover Union Central Life Insurance Company J. M. Pattison Wincons Milwaukee Pattison Christ’s Hospital Glover

Interurban Time Schedule Debuts On Canton-Akron Line

Canton Morning News notes the Canton Akron interurban timetable No 1 under Jo R Harrigan, first in road history, aligning operations with steam rail rules. Cars pass at specified times with train numbers, boosting safety and reducing dispatcher reporting. northbound late arrivals trigger calls at fake junctions. differences exist between first and second class trains and signals address operative contingencies.

Jo. R. Harrigan Canton Morning News Akron New Philadelphia East Akron Apple Grove Canton Massillon Coal Switch Loudon Siding Reedurban Harrigan

Buried Treasure and a Pirate Gold Hunt

Stewart Edward White’s romantic adventure tale in McClure’s June issue follows a greedy, merciless old coast pirate, Jane Handy Solomon, and three miners as they seek pirate treasure in a secluded California hideaway. A violent murder, marches against thirst and hunger, and a dramatic escape culminate in a grim, gripping quest.

Stewart Edward White McClure California Jane Omon

4 Guaranteed Cure for Piles Licking and Bleeding

Claim offers a cure for piles including blind, bleeding, and protruding cases with a guarantee. Advertises promise of relief in 6 to 14 days and prices at 50 cents with a money back if PAZOOINTMENT fails.

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