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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1906

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Isle of Pines Reaffirms Cuban Ties Under Provisional Government

Taft told Isle of Pines leader that separation from Cuba is forbidden and that internal affairs fall to Magoon. Marines sent for security as Taft and Bacon meet revolutionists to discuss U S policy and future handover. Zayas Garcia and Gomes push for stable Cuban governance and fair election as condition for withdrawal. Morissey comments that coast-to-Buffalo strike chances seem unlikely.

Havana Taft Stark Isle of Pines Association Isle Isle of Pines Charles E. Magoon Cuba Republic of Cuba Bacon United States Charles B. Magoon Alfredo Zayas Island Senor Zayas Carlos Garcia Jose Miguel Gomes Tey Magoon

Convicted of Murder in Indianapolis Police Killing

George Williams, a Black man, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting and killing Edward J. Petticord, a police officer in Indianapolis. The jury deliberated for 17 minutes before delivering the verdict and death by hanging as the punishment.

Indianapolis Ind George Williams Edward J. Petticord

Political Tips In the Several States and Findlay Rally

The Findlay campaign opening drew the Eighth district’s largest Hancock county crowd. Longworth urged GOP action on regulating big corporations while Mrs. Longworth received a clubwomen’s reception. Other items note ballot removal of a Socialist Labor candidate in Minnesota and Moran accepting the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Boston amid Bryan-Hearst contest tensions. Root to speak in New York campaign and Hearst accepting the NY governorship nod.

Longworths Findlay Eighth Hancock County Nicholas Longworth Longworth Haris Club Women of Moran Boston John D. Moran William J. Bryan

Names Under Pure Food Rules Limit Champagne Neufchatel

Washington October 13 Dr Wiley and colleagues proposed regulations for the pure food and drug act administration. The draft would bar calling domestic wine champagne and forbid Neufchatel cheese by that name. Domestic champagne would be labeled American wine or champagne blend. Cheese might be called cheese Neufchatel style. Officials must approve, with possible modifications.

Washington Wiley Agricultural Department N. K North Department of Commerce and Labor James L. Gerry Treasury Department Neufchatel Wilson Shaw Metcalf

Foreign interest grows in Panama Canal contract bids

Washington Oct 15 Two more foreign governments showed interest in the isthmian canal contract. Representatives of the French embassy and the Swiss legation visited the Isthmian Canal Commission to obtain copies of the contract and related information. American inquiries into the contract have surged, with construction firms along the east receiving information. In Toronto Oct 13 the Ontario bank is said to be in trouble due to unpromising investments, its assets and goodwill taken over by the Bank of Montreal. Noteholders and depositors are secured but shareholders face potential losses as stock fell from 1521/4 to 1241/2 with no bids.

Panama Canal Washington Isthmian Canal Legation Isthmian Canal Commission Commission Toronto Ontario Bank of Montreal Ontario Bank Panama T. P. Shonts United States Colon

Charges Dropped in Malicious Inquiry at Deaf Institute

A special committee found the charges against Superintendent J. H. Jones of the Ohio deaf and dumb institute unfounded and prompted by malice. Governor Harris will inspect state institutions without ceremony, praising competitive bid purchasing as a money saver and a cure for favoritism.

Reformatory Ohio News Columbus, O R. H. Platt H. H. McFadden Stage Board of Charities James B. Tetlow Jones Deaf and Dumb Institution J. H. Jones Tetlow Harris F. C. Rochester

Fugitive Silveira Not Yet Located By Sleuths

News from New York indicates that Manuel Silveira of Havana remains unfound as of October 13. Ceballos & Company, holding three quarters of Silveira & Company's liabilities, retain confidence in Jose Beda, now in Havana, with examinations in Havana guiding the firm’s future.

Ganker New York William N. Cromwell Ceballos & Company Havana Manuel Silveira Silveira United States South America Cromwell

Multiple Disasters and Crimes Reported Across States

Eruptions on Mt Pelee threaten Martinique and crops near Canton Ohio suffer heavy losses from cold. A statue of Verdi is unveiled in New York by Italians. Guanajara Mexico bank loses 800000 from manager’s speculation. A Harvey McFarland sawmill boiler explosion in Arkansas kills four. US weekly failures rise to 217, Canada 28. Oakwood school burns near Huntsville. one student dies. Lake Bluff resort cottages near Chicago destroyed by fire. Michael Sweetish of Calumet fatally shoots his wife after 25 years of marriage and nine children. Dr R H Pierce drowns duck hunting on Rice Lake. Brouwer trial in Toms River on arsenic poisoning. defense cites ptomaine theory. Scroggy-King case in Tulsa involves threats to Rep Scroggy. bound over to grand jury.

Mt. Pelee Martinique Island Canton Verdi New York Palesco Bank Guanajara Mexico Harvey McFarland Griffithville Ark United States Canada Oakwood Manual Training School Huntsville Ala Lake Bluff Chicago Lake Michigan Michael Sweetish Calumet Mich R. H. Pierce Sagamore National Red Men's Order Rice Lake Duluth Minn

The Power of Intuition in Everyday Reasoning

A woman notes that intuition is not mysterious but a sharpened method of reasoning from observation. She explains that intuitive people perceive many facts others miss, with heightened sensitivity to details beyond ordinary sight, countering the notion that intuition is exclusive to women.

New York Tribune

Preacher Slayton Surrenders for Desertion in Navy

Washington dated Oct 12 reports Rev James R Slayton Jr a preacher faced with desertion charges from the Navy five years ago after a conversion led him to seek arrest. Accompanied by Salvation Army officers he surrendered at the Washington navy yard and was briefly jailed before release due to statute of limitations.

Washington Ohio James R. Slayton, Jr Slayton Navy Department Navy Salvation Army Wilson Washington Navy Yard Navy Yard Myersdale Washiton Evangelical Association

Renegade Utes to be rounded up by troops if they refuse return

Secretary Hitchcock states that Uintah Ute Indians from Wyoming will be compelled to return to their Utah reservation once they reach Crow Agency. Troops may be used if needed after a report from Gillette, Wyoming told of raids 15 miles away. Also notes Dun's Trade Review on seasonal clothing demand and cotton price volatility. Consul General Novoella denies a Guatemala junta in New Orleans and any push for annexation. Atlanta grand jury indicts 20 whites for rioting and 40 blacks for alleged murder complicity.

Washington Hitchcock Wyoming Crow Indian Reservation Department of the Interior Utah John Morgan Sheep Company Gillette Wyo New Orleans Mexico City Guatemala United States Novella Mexico

TWO APIECE CHICAGO CHAMPIONSHIP NECK AND NECK TILT

Chicago October 13 The Nationals and Americans pull even in the championship series after a tense game. A dangerous ninth inning swing by Jones and a Brown miscue nearly tied it, but the Nationals tally in the sixth and a pivotal defensive play preserve the lead. Receipts total 61355 with players receiving 35001.70 split 75 percent to the series winner.

Chicago Nationals Roche Steinfeldt Brown Davis Chance Tinker Evers McFarland Altrock Hahn Jones Kling

Bernhardt Wins Life Membership After Dumas Bet

The article recounts Sarah Bernhardt being elected a life member of the Comedie Francaise and her nervous signing of the contract after Dumas advises against it. Dumas bets 500 francs she would sign and pays up with a wig and a note praising her joining the company.

Sarah Bernhardt Dumas Mme, Dumas Mme. Bernhardt

Elixir of Youth and the Elder Tree Traditions

A London Chronicle note recalls seventeenth century elder flower lore. Elders were gathered on midsummer day and brewed into a daily drink for a month to preserve beauty. The elder tree is linked to superstition across Denmark Germany and England with reverent or fearful tales.

Denmark Germany England Judas London Chronicle

Lizards Tail Strategy in Gecko Survival

The dia mond iailed gecko shows a remarkable tail fragility that aids its survival. Hawks often seize the tail thinking it is the head. the tail snaps off, allowing the gecko to escape and regrow another tail.

Ve Stay In I Could Play On The Piano

In a playful exchange by Special Permit Bere and Whooply watch a child ride a broom on top of a piano. The youngster claims Mamma approved staying in to allow playing the piano, turning the moment into a light household tease.

Bere

Warren county Tenn circle of unusual shape

One lie reaches its hand to another from the German. Warren county Tennessee stands out as the circle county near the state's center. It is nearly a perfect circle except for a short stream boundary along its northern edge, with borders touching Cannon DeKalb Coffee Grundy Van Buren and White counties.

Circle Warren County Tenn Qannon Dekalb Coffee Grundy Van Bueten White

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