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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1896

Page

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Massillon City Defended in $10,000 Damage Suit Over Bad Streets

Edward S Brenner filed suit through Simon Brenner alleging the City of Massillon allowed a South Erie street embankment to remain unprotected and dangerous. The 7 year old Edward Brenner was injured when a wagon toppled the bank after a streetcar spooked the team. The case seeks $10,000 in damages. Also reported: 13 year old Walter Heiman killed by a railroad engine near Massillon. Nearby marriage between Walter and Clara Braun. Bessie Cramer’s poisoning act improves. Kintra jailed for related harassment and a $6.40 fine.

Edwin Simon Brenner Erie Street Brenner Walter Heiman Frederick Heiman Young Heiman Bates Heimans Massillon Marrindin Canton R. GB Walter Clara M. Braun Justice Robertson

Kindra Discharged on Condition He Leave Town

W H Kindra released by Mayor Schott on condition he depart immediately. He left town but vows to return to press charges against Maggie Cramer who he says provoked the trouble. Cramer remains critically ill. Mrs Slack also ill and at risk. Nearby town notes report clergy changes and visitors from Massillon.

W.H. Kindra Maggie Cramer

Canton and County Distinquished Visitors and Races

Canton news covers a Canton county election board chairman receiving word that General Alger Sickles Seigel and others will meet Monday in Canton, with General Wilcott in charge. A special purse race between Pilot Boy and Senator A at Mansfield on October 22 is noted, along with a Canton woman pleading for protection after domestic trouble. Also reported are probate filings, guardianship terminations, and marriage licenses. An incident in Havana involves Spanish born Mexican citizen Angel Fernandez detained briefly aboard the Vigilancia before being allowed to sail for Mexico after U S consul intervention.

Pilot Bay Massachusetts J. W. Burst Illinois A. T. Wilcott Mansfield Massillon Canton Pilot Boy Senator A Lexington John C. Welty Havana Ward Line Vigilancia New York Mexico Angel Fernandez Asturias Spain McIntosh Fitzhugh Lee United States Fernandez

William Howarth Injured by Falling Plank at Russell & Co

Foreman William Howarth in the molding department of Russell and Company shops was badly hurt when a heavy plank fell while moving a large cylinder flask. He sustained a compound fracture between knee and ankle. taken to his Woodland Avenue home for treatment by Drs. Dimon and Kirkland.

Wm. Howarth Russell & Company Mr.Howarth Woodland Avenue Dra. Dimon Kirkland

Massillon and Canton Battle in Opening Football Clash

In a Friday showdown at Pabst Park, Massillon High School and Canton High School fought to a 0–0 draw. Prescott Burton led the Massillon line, Pocock dazzled with kicks, and Beethan endured a bruising nose but returned to play. Both squads delivered hard, fast football before about 300 spectators, with key plays from Featheringham Johns Foltz Mong List and captains Arther and Pocock enriching a competitive, balanced contest.

Boye Massillon Canton Masaillon Foltz Johnsight Featheringham & Berk Miller Day Burton Turnbull Mong Ling Justin Berthan Harris Greaser Arther Hrey Pocock Trump Ray Markel John Dion and Gove March Wise Pablau's Park Massillon High School Canton High School West End Prescott Burton Markel Beethan Qonce Canton Boys Yusu Bia Ralph Pocock Johna Featheringham Justus Mong List Harrison Arther Beck Tom Muler

Rev Thomas Dixon Jr to Speak on The New Woman in Canton

The Lecture Course announces Rev Thomas Dixon Jr will lecture Wednesday evening Oct 28 on The New Woman. Dixon is highly popular in Canton. Sam Jones hails him as the best lecturer heard. Reserved seats go on sale Oct 19 at Bahney’s. limited tickets available. Tickets may be procured from John E Johns George H McCall T H Smith P L Hunt W E N Hemperly or Bahney’s book store. Carter’s Celery Tea for constipation and headache advertised.

Thomas Dixon, Jr Dixon Canton Sam Jones Bahney’s John E. Johns George H. McCall T. H. Smith P. L. Hunt W. E. N. Hemperly Bahney’s Book Store

An Evening in Ceylon: Wallace Lecture at the Presbyterian Chapel

Mr and Mrs Wallace shared experiences from their consular life in Melbourne and a Ceylon visit. The talk covered jinrikishas in Colombo, tea and coffee trade, temple scenes, and a Chicago World’s Fair native, with a Twain Warner Mississippi River story. The event supported the Women’s Cemetery Association.

Wallace C. M. Everhard Catherine P. Wallace George H. Wallace Presbyterian Chapel Melbourne Antipodes Colombia Switzerland Australia America Japan Mrs. Wallace Ceylon Mr. Wallace Chicago

Milner sville farm death and jail escape report

A Thursday fatality on John Scott s Milnersville farm left Elmer Goshen dead after a tree fell while he was cutting it. Separately Starchy Smith escaped a New Philadelphia jail by sawing through a 16 inch hole in the cage. fellow inmate John Mills was trapped but rescued. Also a 500 pound meteor fell on the James farm near Roseville and will be exhumed.

Elmer Goshen John Scott Milnersville Quernsey County Maryland Starchy Smith New Philadelphia John Mills James Farm Roseville

McKinley campaign speech on Michigan tariff and money

Major McKinley delivers 165th speech since nomination at St Louis. He cites Michigan support, defends protective tariff and gold standard, warns against silver coinage, and emphasizes labor, law, and national unity. Several delegations hear parts of the address in Canton and nearby towns.]]

Major McKinley Canton St. Louis Citizens’ Reception Committee McKinley Monroe County Michie Monroe Michigan Republican Party Republic Mexico China Blair Camoria New York Huntingdon McKinney Grand Rapids Mich

Alger Party Makes Rally With Soldiers in Vernon

On October 17 three thousand voters met the Alger party in Vernon, two thirds soldiers and sons. Speakers included Alger Howard Stewart and Sickles. After the train left, strong Republican demonstrations followed the event.

Vernon Associated Press General Alger Party Alger Howard Stewart Sickles

Will Recognize Cuba Three Months More for Spain

Washington October 17 The United States may grant virtual recognition of Cuban independence if Spain fails to end the war in Cuba within three months. A presidential move is expected by year’s end as the Venezuelan affair is resolved.

Washington Spain Cuba United States

Markets show strength then turn heavy in New York

Today’s markets opened firm but weakness followed as the bank statement came in worse than expected. Wheat and sugar moved, with December Chicago wheat rising early then ending strong. exports at 392 000 bushels. Bank reserve fell 3.09 million, loans down 254 thousand, deposits down 4.79 million. overall market mood steady near close.

Manhattan Chicago Minneapolis Duluth T. B. Arnold's Exchange Tubac Canada Southern General Electric Lake Shore Tautaville & Nas St Paul Massillon Maseillon Rant WEAIN

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