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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1899

Page

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Local Political Rifts Over Convict Labor Policy

Massillon scene shifts as Trades and Labor Assembly invites legislature candidates to speak on convict labor. Pollock Metzger and Morgan pledge support for a bill barring convict labor. Jordan urges fundamental government reform. Peter Smith counters with statistics. party tensions flare amid campaigning and party rivalries.

Trades and Labor Assembly Messrs Pollock Metzger Morgan Jordan Snyder Canton Massillon Bauer Labor Organization Peter Smith John Warwick Navarre Messrs. Pollock Assembly John Jenkins Tammany Hall Kendal

Horse and cart found by marshal near city park

Marshal Kitchen found Jesse Coxey's horse and carriage on the sidewalk by the park where the horse drank at a fountain. Coxey appeared before the mayor and was discharged after promising not to leave the horse untied again.

Marshal Kitchen Jesse Coxey Mr. Coxey

Banner Pile Cure Is Banner Salve

An advertised remedy called Banner Pile Cure is described as giving immediate relief and promising a future cure. Sold by Rider & Snyder for 25 cents.

Rider & Snyder

Patients in infirmary serious condition of two former Massillonians

Frank Taylor, suffering from delirium tremens, appears insane and may be sent to the state hospital after removal from the city prison to the county infirmary. John Young, who attempted suicide by throat cutting, remains in serious condition with a reopened wound and a severed windpipe tube.

Frank Taylor John Young Massillon

The New Street Street Agreement With C M Russell

The Massillon city council approved a contract with C M Russell to procure a fifty foot wide street right of way from McLain street to near the eastern corporation line. The city will pay 600 for the process and Mr Russell must secure deeds or the city will proceed with appropriation. The plan includes grading immediate work and a 500 allowance to the street and alley committee for supervision. All council members attended the meeting.

C. M. Russell McLain Street Eastern Corporation Massillon Tron and Steel Company Russell Sippo Mansillon Bridge Company Bridge Company Warwick & Justus

The Old Question Prop Carrying Sparks Miner Operators Clash

Massillon district coal miners refuse to carry their own props claiming a state statute requires mine owners to supply timber at working places. Operators plan to raise the issue at the next meeting while miners say they must fetch props from the wood pile to the shaft mouth. No strike is planned as they refer the matter to state authorities seeking jurisdiction clarification.

Massillon

Dewey Cancels Trips Due to Ill Health

Admiral Dewey has cancelled planned visits to Philadelphia and Atlanta on physician advice. The mental strain of public receptions is cited, and he will stay as quiet as possible. Officials hope he may resume some engagements by spring.

Wasnixcton Associated Press Admiral Dewey Philadelphia Atlanta Admira Dewey

Expansionist Browne speaks in Wichita on policy shift

Carl Browne addressed a large Garfield hall audience in Wichita advocating expansionist policy, framing it as divine prophecy. He admitted his march to Washington failed as workers were employed and farmers busy, then argued for Philippine war as part of a broader republican destiny. He praised Dewey and linked events from 1776 to Manila Bay.

Garfield Hall Wichita Kan Carl Browne Ringjing Boots Washington California Wichita Daily Eagle Nazarene Blackstone Daniel Nebuchadnes Cyrus the Great Babylon Belshazzar Nebuchadnezzer Euphrates Cyres Alexander Rome Cienars Napoleon Alps Switzerland Republic of United States of America Dom Pedro Mazimilliao Mexico Toussaint l’Ouverture Haiti Spain Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Atlantic Republic of the United States Arctic Zone Tropics Louisiana Purchase Florida Gadsden Purchase Union Berkeley Philippines Orient Angel Spato Aguipaldo Thomas Jeverson Virginia Jefferson Cerro Gordo Vera Cruz Illinois Bryan Iam Philadelphia Manila Bay Dewey

Grand Republican Rally at Armory Friday Oct 27 Evening

The Hon. Robert Nevins of Dayton the Hon. James H Hoyt of Cleveland and Congressman R W Taylor will discuss issues of the day at the Armory on Friday evening October 27. The meeting aims to be the largest in the county with delegations from nearby towns present. Robert H Day is president with a long list of vice presidents including Henry Elsass W P Fox Harry Waidt Francis Strobel W F Ricks Philip Smith Ed Doxtsee William Yost Fred Shauf Frank Wilhsor John Roush Elias D Doll Horace Fosnac Austin Baily Albert E Doll Harry Beatty Ed C Merwin Ed N Pease 8 P Stern Benton Smith Fred Fricker John Elis Perry Merrell Otto Uhlendorf Nathan Klotz William Kobl Jos Newstetter John Nelson Sr Theodore Clappe Charles Birt John Roup Edwin Krider Co P L McLain William Koons D C Borton John Dielbeun 8 F Wetter J M Walker Daniel Hemberly Robert Reay George Kramer John George Joseph Healey Joseph Remmele Godfrey Maier Orlando Reeves Ezekiel Keller William Buch J L Green David Johns John E Johns To R Johnson J J Hoover Ed Hammell John Barkhimer Joan Gow Paul Houriet William Schafer John Freeman David Kerstetter William Fasnacht J G Wertzbaugher George Snyder Thomas C Brown Robert A Pian Frank L Doti Arvine C Wales Jacob Graza Charles Evans Wh Simpson Jas Grant William Howarth Jos Wetzel Jacob Schapp Noble Lowry James J Jacoby Tans H Falor Lee Ceci.

Robert Nevins Dayton James H. Hoyt Cleveland R. W. Taylor Armory Robert H. Day Henry Elsass W. P. Fox Harry Waidt Francis St Kobl Jos William Buch J. L Green David Johns John E. Johns To. R. Johnson J. J. Hoover Ed. Hammell John Barkhimer Joan Gow Paul Houriet William Schafer John Freeman David Kerstetter William Fasnacht J. G. Wertzbaugher George Snyder Thomas C. Brown Robert A. Pian Frank L Doti Arvine C. Wales Jacob Graza Charles Evans Wh. Simpson Jas. Grant Wm. Howarth Jos. Wetzel Jacob Schapp Noble Lowry James J. Jacoby Tans. H. Falor Lee Ceci

The Distinguished Lecturer at Massillon Lecture Course

Thomas McClary will lecture on Sunshine in Labor as the second program next Wednesday evening at the Armory. Endorsed by bishops statesmen professors and press, he is touted as a philosopher wit humorist and popular speaker. Tickets on sale at E F Bahneys with a reduced rate for school pupils. Scalp eczema prompt cure touted for Dean's ointment at 50 cents.

Thomas McClary Massillon Armory McClary E. F. Bahney

Rural Delivery Petition Shapes Town Post Office Route

The West of the eis Postmaster anticipates a rural delivery petition backed by Washington officials. Mr. Scepiey and Hon. R W Taylor pledge support while Richard James will become a regular mail carrier in November with Gow as substitute. A citywide route revision is needed, two daily deliveries remain unlikely, and a six-person force will limit operations after James starts. New post office furniture is ordered as mail volume averages 2,500 pieces daily with weighing mandates ongoing through November 7.

Eis Shepley Tuscarawas Washington Scepiey Department F R W. Taylor Loral Post Office Thas TE N8 Richard James Robert H. Gow Mr. James James Massil Lettiogheoy

Lawton Base at San Isidro Stirs Manila Report

General Lawton's column is establishing a base at San Isidro amid shallow Rio Grande water hindering cascoes. The transport Sherman with troops and supplies arrived today, easing fears after the overdue ship's doom in the recent storm.

Masina Associated Press Lawton San Isidro Rio Grande River Sherman Toste

Friars to Blame in Stanford Address on Insurrection

General Frederick Funston spoke at Stanford University denying brutality reports by soldiers and blaming the friars for the insurrection. The Oct 21 dispatch notes the lecture covered Philip James and asserted the friars were the cause, while Funston defended troops.

San Prascisco Associated Press Frederick Funston Stanford University Philip James

Boundary Question Report From Washington on Alaska Pact

Secretary and associates report progress on the Alaska boundary dispute after recent discussions in Washington. The temporary agreement and approval steps are outlined, with emphasis on the relation to the latest proposals and ongoing formal actions.

Wasaisuton Ogi Bys Associan Ed Vressj Mi Hay Em Das& Fereize Alaska Wee Ais Last Propos

Roosevelt in Cincinnati Will Speak at Republican Rally

Governor Roosevelt arrived in Cincinnati escorted to a luncheon by Taft and local citizens. He is to address the Music Hall Republican meeting tonight after a formal welcome and brief reception at the city club.

Associated Press Roosevelt Cou Ja Wao Taft United States Court of Appeals Music Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Local Politics The Trades Assembly Labor People Roger E. L Reyer Democratic Central Committee E. J. Meyer Edward Henry Holtzbach Schlaty Schlafly Holtzbach Mr. Hollbach Charles A. Burrows Pittsburg Jones’ Club Jones Erie Charles Street Coxey Mary Bird Harrisburg Rider & Snyder and Chas. W. Cupples West Tremont Street Iphive Grand Republican Rally Dean Uncle Sam Massilion Manila Fred Funston Hay Cincinnati
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