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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1896

Page

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THE BRYAN MEETING AT OPERA HOUSE ENDS IN ENTHUSIASM

A Bryan Silver Club meeting drew hundreds to Bryan Opera House where J E Sovereign of Chicago spoke on silver policy and a proposed bank control plan. The crowd overflowed Music Hall as General J R Sherwood also addressed the audience and advocates urged votes for Sherwood and Bryan.

Bryan Silver Club Canton Fisla Massillon Club Car House East Main Street Main Street Opera House James R. Sovereign Chicago Mastr Knights of Labor Music Hall J. R. Sherwood Mr. Sovereign Opera Frank Willenberg America Congress Walker Massachusetts Committee of Banking and Currency American Congress Sovereign General Sherwood Mr. Bryan Snyder Masaillan Dover

Miners Press For Eight Hour Day At State Convention

Columbus Oct 9 At the morning session of the state miners convention a resolution was adopted demanding an eight hour work day statewide. Some miners had been working nine hours while others were idle. A resolution preserving the 66 cents a ton rate was tabled pending an open conference with operators. Penns speech in the afternoon argued miners would gain little by increasing hours. Operators present included Woodford Serat Morton Johnson Bros Courtwright and Brooks. Morton led the operators, citing Ohio mine losses and letters from railroads and others saying coal would be bought in Pittsburgh at current rates. A further conference was planned to seek a settlement.

Columbus Peona National Organization Penna W. R. Woodford M. HE. Serat J. 3. Morton Johnson Bros Courtright F’. S$. Brooks Morton Ohio Lake Shore Erie Northern Cold Storage Company Pittsburg

FIREMEN OF TWO TOWNS IN NAVARRE FEAST AND TOAST

Massillon and Navarre firemen joined in a Thursday night visit to Navarre. The event featured civic addresses, toasts to guests and comrades, and refreshments as the Massillon contingent shared tales of their fire service.

Navarre Massillon Knights of the Helmet Navarre Citizns Stall Chris Baatz E. J. Walker Navarre Fire Department Thomas Marr Sherman Budd John Bell G. A Siaterden Kern Ackerman Hug Weinerwurst Messrs Bastz Badd Deweese Wagner Swartz Stilgenbauer Walcott George Bayliss Marr Bell Senn Nelson Rider T. Hemmingway H. Hemmingway County

McKinley Visit Draws Crowds at Canton CantTex Event

Delegations arrive in Canton from Lebanon Pennsylvania and other states, delivering a series of speeches before noon. Major McKinley addresses the crowd stressing the public good and rule of law, amid spontaneous singing of My Old Kentucky Home as spectators mingle.

CantTex Canton Lebanon McKinley Reading Lansing Mich Michigan Ohio Rock Island Louisville Wm. McKinley United States Kentucky McKinney Old Kentucky Home

Supreme Court Upholds Ridenour Estate Suit Ruling

Five years after Dr. A W Ridenour's death the estate's administrator sued William Reinoehl for $60 in Justice Krider's court. Reinoehl claimed $8,000 for alleged malpractice injuring his son. Courts ruled against him and the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed, with costs to be borne by Reinoehl.

Supreme Court of Ohio Stark County Amont A. W. Ridenour Ridenour Justice Krider Tanacarawas Township William Reinoehl Sippo Reinoehl Dr. Ridenour Common Pleas Court Mr. Reinoeh Reinoeh Supreme Court Reinoshl

Married at Justus in a small village ceremony

Joseph Collier Jr. of Camp Creek married Rebecca Smith of Pigeon Run at Justus with ceremony before Squire Wilhelm. The couple will reside in Pigeon Run. A tragic fire claim killed Myra Strawn and her 13 year old son in Pickerington when a lamp oil explode setting clothing ablaze during breakfast preparations.

Justus Squire Wilhelm Joseph Collier, Jr Camp Creek Rebecca Smith Pigeon Run Collier Pigeon Ran Myra Jacob Strawn Pickerington

A Woman Who Dared From Township E Delivers a Heroine Tale

An eccentric piece extols a 76 year old woman born along Sugar Creek who homesteaded in the West with a $60-70 start. Traveling by a two horse covered wagon, she crossed Idaho to Iowa and Nebraska, ending near Massillon, Ohio. The tale invites lectures to fund her journey and links her to local pride and historic figures.

Jackson Township New Orleana Perry Commodore Perry Lake Erie Sugar Creek Township Bob Wilhelm Tim Putman Tescarawan Stark County Pigeon Ran Ashland County Idaho Territory Masawillon Rocky Mountains van Miller Blue Grasn Kentucky Marden Lacy Covce Idaho Bart Lewis and Clark Montana Wyoming Nebraska Omaha Missouri River Iown Mississippi River Davenport Molly Stark Massillon Coxey

Navarre Debate Challenge Promises Public Discourse

T J Thorp of Navarre issues a two proposition debate challenge to Bethlehem township residents. One side supports protective tariff revenues for government needs. the other supports free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. The opponent must deny the first and affirm the second with debates on separate evenings. Time and place to be mutually agreed. Janac H Myers of Wooster endorses Wright's Celery Capsules for rheumatism.

Bethlehem Township Janac H. Myers Wooster Ohio Wright Wright Medical Co Columbus O. Genta Geo. Krieger Isaac H, Myers

Kate Field's Hawaii Visit Ends in Tragic Illness and Death

Miss Kate Field, famed writer, fell ill after intense travel in Hawaii and died aboard the inter-island steamer near Honolulu. Her remains await cremation per her will, while local accounts note her energetic mission to study annexation and aid Hawaiian education. In a separate item, Peter Hagerman lost an ear in a silver question dispute. Matthews Bros. asks customers to settle debts.

Kate Field Miss Gillam Elizabeth E. Gillam Navarre Honolulu Ohio Anniston Als United States Jane Hawaian Mission Children’s Society Miss Hield Ony Mrs. A Miss Field Marshall Islands Hawaiian Islands Cleveland Board of Health Teper Molokai Kaumakapili Merry Christmas Fund Charles Dickens Free Kindergarten Association Hawaii Coronet Mise Field Milla MaGrew Adama America Peter Hagerman Lodi Hagerman Matthews Bros

Republican rally at Bucher's opera house promises large turnout

The Tuesday night political event will feature Hon A L Snowden and Congressman Taylor addressing vital issues. The McKinley Glen Club and young men's sound money marching group will appear, with John H Williams as chairman. A long list of locals chosen as delegates and vice presidents accompanies the notice. Carolyn McKhinury to be taken to the Xenia Home. the Dalton child Carl McElhinney may face no murder trial. the Dalton Gazette notes sympathy for the family. George Miller, former motor inspector for the Canton Massillon Electric Railway, dies at 38 after a self-inflicted overdose. Grand jury returns nineteen true bills including cutting with intent to kill. Other items list divorces, licenses, and errant bicycle races at Orrville.

ICAN Wts Bucher Opera House A. L. Snowden Taylor Young Men’s Sound Money Marching Club McKinley Glen Club John H. Williams Carolyn McElhinney Dalton Tom Kidd Newpia Dalton Gazette McElhinney Carl George Miller Caxton Canton-Massillon Electric Railway Company Miller Canton Massillon Ohio John Satoris William Miller Jesse Wilson Wilson

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