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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1902

Page

5

Local Happenings From Community Sources

R B Crawford and Miss Elis Crawford return from a Washington visit. Laverne Goudy granted a divorce by Judge Harter on October 11. Hunters may obtain blank hunting permits at The Independent office. Mrs C A Schmellau of Toledo visits the Everhards in High street. F C Kracker bought the building at 18 North Erie from L McLain. Miss Clara Frederick hosted Edna Harmon’s sendoff party. A Newman area group surprised Mrs Pauline McAllister on her birthday. St Timothy’s ladies pack fruit for the Cleveland old ladies home. Mr and Mrs Milton Pyle visit the Conards. sixteen covers at dinner. A total lunar eclipse due Thursday night from 11:55 for two and a half hours. Stark county farmers institutes set dates in Marlboro, Canal Fulton, Alliance, New Berlin. A Pollock resolution praises the President over the Pennsylvania strike. Upper Sandusky Methodist bazaar uses wholesale samples to net proceeds. Mansfield’s Mayor Bell considers a new factory bringing 100–300 jobs with no cash bonus. A body found in the Tuscarawas river below Canal Dover, possibly two weeks in water. Bertha Martin, Massillon, represents Ohio at national Daughters of Veterans convention. elected junior vice president. National officers listed include Carrie Westbrook, Ida Warren, Minnie Piper, Myrtle Kramer, Julia Phillips, Rose Hirch, Elizabeth Stanley, Ida J Allen, Elizabeth Kimball, Jennie McMurphy, Lillian Phillips.

R. B. Crawford Elis Crawford Washington Laverne Goudy Dorothy Vaughn Goudy Harter C. A. Schmellau Toledo Melville Everhard High Street F. C. Kracker Kracker & Wagoner Erie Street L. McLain Clara Frederick Edna Harmon Newman Pauline McAllister Rodman Street McAllister St. Timothy’s Church Cleveland Milton Pyle Westgrove Isaac Conard J. K. Russell East Main Street Bell Mansfield Massillon Board of Trade Tuscacanas River Canal Dover Bertha Martin Department of Ohio Rose Hirch New York Elizbeth Stanley Ohio Ida J. Allen Massachusetts Elizabeth Kimball Jennie McMurphy New Hampshire Lillian Phillips Ilinois

Pretty Wedding in West Cherry Street and Fick Brown Nuptials

Miss Elsie Cornbauer and Nathan Clapper wed at 7 pm Tuesday in West Cherry Street home with Rev. L H Stewart officiating. Attendants Miss Ida Shertzer and Myron Link. Regona Fick and Herbert F. Brown married Wednesday at St Mary's church with Rev. H V Kaempker officiating. Reception held at the bride's parents' Front Street home. Both couples will reside with groom's parents for now.

Elsie Cornbauer West Brookfield Nathan Clapper Mr Clapper Theodore Clapper West Cherry Street L. H. Stewart Ida Shertzer Myron Link

Marion Deal, 35, Dies From Lockjaw After Mine Injury

Marion Deal died at home on Monday of lockjaw after being struck on the head by a heavy iron crank while helping remove timbers at the Nutwood mine. An operation on Saturday followed by brain pressure relief failed. he is survived by wife and three daughters. Funeral at U B church Wednesday noon, Navarre cemetery. Hannah Appleby 17 dies of typhoid fever after three weeks of illness. funeral time to be announced.

Justus Marion Deal Deal Nutwood U. B Navarre Hannah Appleby James Appleby

Duffy's Itinerary Stirs Ohio Campaign Tour

St J Duffy an east Liverpool union labor candidate for congress will speak at Sebring today. The itinerary lists stops from October 16 to November 1 including East Palestine Massillon Salineville Louisville Alliance Canal Fulton Canton Youngstown Leetonia Lisbon and Wellsville with Massillon to be held in Burd's hall. A speaker to introduce Duffy is not confirmed.

ST. J. Duffy East Liverpool Congress Sebring East Palestine Massillon Salineville Louisville Alliance Canal Fulton Canton Youngstown Salam Leetonia Lisbon Wellsville Burd's Hall Duffy

Battle Rages Near Valencia as U S Eyes Venezuela

Washington reports from Caracas that two more warships are requested to protect American interests as a major engagement unfolds around Valencia. The dispatch notes orders for Caribbean naval forces and mentions overall hostilities in the region amid evolving tensions.

Washington Bowen Cables Caracas Venezuela Avencan Caribbean Valencia

DUNNO MADE DOUBLY INTERESTING BY SHARP LAW CASES

Rudolph Wiesie of Earl road faced police court for driving into B and O safety gates on Main street. He claimed intoxication and paid 8 dollars after a 5 dollar fine. He said he earned 10 dollars for wood and spent 7 on drink before the incident. Mayor Ball will conclude the Hardgrove-Lortz case later. testimony so far centers on nicknames used by Mrs. Lortz. Lawyers Pinn and Garrett also clashed Tuesday. Paul Kourtz was discharged for lack of evidence of assault. Cliff Hawley case postponed to Thursday.

Hardgrove-Lortz Garrett Pinn Rudolph Wiesie Earl Road Main Street Wieise Wiesie Ball Hardgrove

Plucky Old Farmer Fends Off Robbers in Lorain County

In Rochester, Lorain County, three Meach brothers aged about 65 to 80 fought off six robbers at 8 PM. John Meach freed himself, shot two burglars dead and fatally wounded a third. Robbers outside fled. one wounded suspect captured in Wellington with buckshot wounds, jailed in Elyria. Authorities suspect Cleveland origins.

Cleveland Rochester Lorain Pamed Meadh Meach Brothers Loren John Jarvis Jarvis Meach John Meach Desperado Wellington Mead Brothers Elyria

Revival effort aims to boost local clay bird shooting

Gunning is poor as city seeks to revive interest in clay bird shooting to field a creditable Dalton-age team. Local crack shots have little practice lately, and duck numbers are scarce. Deputy Game Warden Dangeleisen cites insufficient hard weather on the lakes to drive game southward.

Dalton Ageut Dangeleisen

When the Strike Ends Coal Output Forecast in New York

A World dispatch from Wilkesbarre Pa reports that after official end of the miners strike 143000 men will return to duty within a day. Seventy five thousand tons of coal may be mined and shipped within forty eight hours rising to 100000 to 125000 tons daily by week’s end. Coal can reach New York and Atlantic ports in thirty six hours from mine delivery as railcars arrive in greater numbers.

New York Wilkesbarre

Miners' Leader Seeks Immediate Share of Profits Rise

Miners' President Legge indicates the union will request an immediate increase in profit sharing. He asserts the move is justified and will be pursued without delay.

Legge

RATCHFORDS VIEWS ON ARBITRATION FOR MINERS

Columbus Oct 15 state labor atory miners are entitled to commissioner Ratchford former president of the United Mine Workers in an interview on arbitration proposals from coal operators. He condemns the plan for Roosevelt to appoint a five man board or to select arbitrators with no bias. He argues that true fairness requires Roosevelt appointing or approving arbitrators agreed by both sides. He insists the dispute must end with equal terms and the nation’s needs met. More pay on the line.

Columbus State Laboratory Ratchford United Mine Workers of America United Mine Workers United States Roosevelt Arbitration Board John Mitchell

Massillon Miners Seek Five Cent Coal Wage Increase

Robert Legg of Hast Greenville, sub-district president of the United Mine Workers, says Massillon operators will be asked for a five cent per ton raise. He argues miners deserve a share of profits and credits strikes with keeping coal prices high, confident Pennsylvania miners will win.

Robert Legg Hast Greenville United Mine Workers Massillon Mr. Legg Pennsylvania Lege Oder

Teachers Association Meeting in Canton High School

Northeastern Ohio Teachers' Association meets in Canton High School on October 25 at 9:30 p.m. Second session starts 12:30 p.m. Program includes invocation, welcome by Major Palrd, address on education route, band and music, discussions on education stages and who should teach, led by local and regional educators.

Canton High School Northeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association GM Alm Mitpl. J Canton Major Frank Palrd Sident Carnaton Sponsg Wh. Mle Frederick

Resumption Decision Cites Backdated Finding

The decision states the finding shall date back to the time of work resumption, with the understanding that the effect applies retroactively. The clause implies a retroactive acknowledgement tied to the restart date.

Wireless Telegraphy Achieved From Fast Moving Train

Two hundred members of the American Association of General Passenger Ticket Agents traveled by Grand Trunk to Portland for the annual convention. Between Toronto and Montreal, Dr. Rutterford and colleagues demonstrated wireless communication from a 60 mph train to St. Dominick station, a first for such a fast-moving test, lasting eight miles before and after the stop.

Montreal Quebec American Association of General Grand Trunk Portland Toronto Rutterford Flor. S Howard T. Wilson F. R Boney McLagan McGill University St. Dominick Station Royal Society of Great Britain American Association For the Advancement of Science

Lorenz Summoned to Explain Licensing in Illinois

Chicago October 15 The Illinois state board of health served a summons on Dr Adolf Lorenz professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Vienna to appear and explain why he should not be licensed to practice in the state. He later appeared before the board and obtained a license to practice in Illinois. Our free coal and clothing will keep you comfortable on the chilliest day. The Boston 26 South Erie.

Chicago Tlinois State Board of Health Dr. Lorenz Finois The Boston South Erie

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