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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1896

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Canton Victorious Over Massillon In Thanksgiving Grid Clash

Canton defeats Massillon 12 to 10 at the county fair grounds in a surprise Thanksgiving game. Canton showed better teamwork and defense while Massillon's individual play shone but failed to mass strength at key moments. Referee Harry March and umpire Thomas Miller officiated as about 1500 spectators watched the Stark county matchup.

Canton Massillon Massillon Athletic Lab County Fair Grounds Thumesday Stark County Massillon Boys Massillons Gove Wittman Parker Wales Markel Smith Wisdom Lantz Piero Beetham Fester Jess Hones John Harry March Thomas Miller J. Wittman Torrpo Associated Press Chicago New York

Carolyn McElhinney Dead After Illness

Carolyn McElhinney aged seven, son of Mrs. David McElhinney, died at 3:30 am from croup after a week of illness. He had earlier shot and killed Thomas Kidd, an invalid boy, at his home in a Sunday incident two months prior. Kidd’s shooter was not indicted by the grand jury due to youth and was recommended for care at the Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphan Home in Xenia.

Datton Carolyn McEllhinney David McElhinney Croup Carolyn McElhinney Thomas Kidd Xenia

Fatal fall of coal death at Canal Fulton mine

Peter Reymark, a Canal Fulton miner with a wife and eight children, was killed at 9 30 Friday morning at the Millport mine while bearing off. A mass of coal fell against his stomach, pinning him and he died about ten minutes after being extricated. His brother and two sons witnessed the accident.

Peter Reymark Canal Fulton Millport

Congressmans idea calls for an extra session after inauguration

Representative Robert W. Tayler of the 18th Ohio District arrived in Washington and urged immediate extra congressional session after the inauguration to overhaul tariffs. He opposes short-session remedial bills and favors a tariff increase to fund government. Also reports salve disputes and a receiver petition in Massillon, plus the Sound Money Club’s plan to reorganize and fundraise with a public entertainment.

Washincrox Robert W. Tayler Highteenth Ohio Mejor McKinley Congress

Lampton's Lament On Canton and Massillon Feud

A feisty letter to the editor from Winchester recalls Canton is the subject of a playful yet sharp dispute with Massillon. The author defends Canton, jokes about Massillon, and pleads to be taken back to Canton to spare further insinuations.

Shreve Wreck Ad With Local Damages Recap

A Stark County news page recounts a 1892 Ft Wayne rail wreck near Shreve killing David E. Reese and injuring others, with Abdon Lantsabaugh a Canton man suing for damages though witnesses prove unconnected. Also notes Merino sheep shipment to Cape Town valued at 5000 dollars and Cape Town voyage time of twenty days. A ten year old boy’s powder accident cuts his nose. a Portmouth girl’s comb fires from a gas jet burning scalp. Massillon divorce granted for cruel treatment. Canton Steel Co. verdict of 1500 dollars in damages. Marriage licenses issued for Massillon and Greentown.

Abdon Lantabaugh United States Lantsabaugh Wayne Stark Ft. Wayne Road Shreve David E. Reese Newman Lantsbaugh Canton H. G. McDowell Quanton Cape Town Cape Colony Africa New York South Africa McDowell Stark County Louis Jones Merrick Jones Delaware Misa Lilly Henderson Portamouth Mary Holm Louis Kojean Martha Snyder Massillon Willington Cordier Ada Austine Greentown

Annexation Hope Voiced By Hawaiian Minister Hatch

Hawaiian minister to the United States Mr Hatch returned after a long absence and avoided interview on annexation. He cited the May resolution by the Hawaiian legislature endorsing annexation to the United States, reflecting voter sentiment of the republic. Peter Gribble dies after weeks of illness, a Massillon business man noted for integrity and family devotion. Born May 4, 1840 in Stark county, he lived in Navarre and Massillon, ran a livery stable, and served as Perry Township treasurer. Funeral on Monday at 1 pm.

Lby Presa Tae Ixpurenps Washington Hatch United States Hawaiian Republic Hawaiian Islands United States of America Republi Peter Gribble Mr. Gribble Stark County Henry Gribble Gribble Perry Towns Laura Buckins Piam and Hull Streets

GREAT DAKOTA STORM ABERDEEN TRAINS ABANDONED

Storm likened to 1888 blizzard halts rail service across North Dakota and Montana. Five to six foot drifts in streets and rail yards shut trains. livestock at risk. Mellette town reports fifteen foot main street snow. North Dakota Mississippi lines blocked. 48 hours until normal service. Hides and pelts offered for cash at Matthews old tannery on Canal Street.

Aberdeen Associated Press Great Bliiz Pointe Mellettee Washington Associated Preas St. Paul Telegrapha North Dakota Montana Northern Pacific Great Northern Matthews Old Tannery Canal Street

Work of the teachers institute opens in North street school

The Stark County teachers institute opened with over two hundred teachers in the North street school assembly room. Leaders including E A Jones and O M Kurtz spoke as Dr J P Gordy lectured on What is Education and Attention. An afternoon program featured primary and intermediate reading, apperception, and Socratic methods with music by Prof Baer’s orchestra and high school singing.

North Street E. A. Jones 0. M. Kurtz Minerva J. P Gordy Columbus Graves Clara Peaberthy Warren Durst Ada Gordy Thomas Jefferson Stark County Foebel Dr. Gordy Darst Wordeworth Teachers’ Institute Baer Kurtz J. P. Gordy Alexander Hamilton C. A. Armstrong A. H. Tyler W. V. Stimvanel Clara A. Stover Cora Penberthy Joarst Syler Ohio Socrates

Pendleton Case Arouses Key West Interest

Washington November 28. Congressman Cooper of Florida voiced concern over a report that Editor Pendleton of Key West was seized from a steamer yesterday near Havana by Spanish authorities as he prepared to sail home. Cooper, who has known Pendleton fifteen years for his integrity, sought confirmation from the state department, which had not yet received any report. Secretary Olney ordered Consul Springer to dispatch a full report immediately.

Mary Brandt Alice Williams Ada Tucker South Street Scott Massillon Messrs. Streeter Fishel Black Cec Streeter Winchester Tas Independent Canton New York Taz Independent Independent Tus Independent Au Contraire Kentucky McKinley Repository Washixgton Associated Press Cooper Florida Pendleton Key West Havanna State Department Olney Springer Wright

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I Carolyn M Elhinney Tom Kidd Dayton Denton Zachariah Ickes Ella Miller East Greenville George F. Gessecker Laura Ricksecker Juntas Benjamin T. Wetter Esta P. Whilmin Navarre Sonia Hollwager Myrtie Price John 5. Blythe, Sr John 8. Blythe, Jr Thomas LB. Loutze Congressman Tayler Brandt Sound Money Club Young Men’s Sound Money Marching Club MR. Lampton James Allen Rice Miller Raintuck Shreve Wreck Uncle Sam Stark County Sheep Condillstt Samuel Woods John Manlison British Trades Union American Federation of Labor Cincinnati Campania Woods England Pacific Island Republic the State Hospital Board of Trustees Massillon State Hospital Great Dakota MR. Ratchford M. D. Ratchford United Mine Workers of America Hocking Valley Pittsburg P. HL. Penns Editocal Association Sherodsville Sacredsville MR. Pendleton
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