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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1905

Page

3

Roosevelt Visits Roswell Home and Atlanta Address

President Roosevelt toured his mother Martha Bulloch Roosevelt’s Roswell homestead welcomed by old servants Aunt Grace and Daddy William and then spoke in Atlanta. He urged regulation of interstate corporations, criticized dishonest wealth and urged public opinion to curb corruption while defending practical, clean politics.

Roswell Roosevelt Bulsch Grace Martha Bulloch Theodore Roosevelt William Jackson Shakes Hanca Leav William Atlanta Georgia South Carolina Heyward Dan Fedral Congress Philippines Rico Mexico

Irving’s ashes buried at Westminster Abbey

London reports the burial of Sir Henry Irving beside Garrick under Shakespeare’s statue in Westminster Abbey. King Edward sent a representative, the Prince of Wales was represented, and cabinet ministers attended. Whitelaw Reid traveled from Scotland to honor the dead actor. Only Lady Irving and Irving’s sons mourned. four floral pieces were laid during the service, including a cross from Queen Alexandra bearing a prayer.

London Garrick Shakespeare Henry Irving Westminster Abbey Edward Dighton Probyn Prince of Wales William H. P. Carrington Whitelaw Reid Scotland America Lady Irving Sir Henry Irving Irving Queen Alexandra

Man Lives Off Girl's Stealings

May E. Golding of Buffalo, cashier in New York for Larkin company, confesses to stealing over two years to fund a man she was intimate with. She admits at least 2000 dollars taken, though manager thinks the total may be larger.

New York May E. Golding of Buffal Larkin Company of Buffalo

Standard Oil Prices Move on Pennsylvania and Lima Oils

The Standard reports refined price shifts with a five cent rise in Pennsylvania crude oil and a two cent increase in Lima and Indiana oils. Pennsylvania price listed at 1.01 dollars.

Lima Intiana Pennsylvania

Weerked With Carnegie in 1842 and Travis Barth Death

Fragmentary OCR notes mention 1842 Carnegie link and a death of 21 Martin Barth, with unclear references to names and places including Anarow Carisie and TRBA ecompany. The readable facts are sparse and not coherent.

Carnegie Tena Martin Barth Mr. Barth Trba Anarow Carisie Ymenl

Tori Sails in New Flagship

A fragmented report notes Tori preparing aboard a new flagship with observers and officials assembled for a major naval review on June Get 24. The incomplete text hints at a maritime event involving Sakishima and a naval ceremony.

Tori Get Neal Sic Sa

Betrayal and reward surround Cunliffe case in Bridgeport bar

A Bristol and Hatford connection follows the Cunliffe case as James Missett betrays him in a Tremont hotel bar. Missett secures a $2,500 Pinkerton reward and spends it lavishly in Bridgeport’s red light district after guiding officers to Cunliffe’s whereabouts.

Red Light District Cuniffe James Missell Missell Bristol Cunliffe Hatford Missett Tremont Hotel Missert Misgeeg New York Pinkerton Agency Broadway Pinkerton Pinkertons

Express Sideswiped: Engineer Injured in Allegrippus Wreck

Nine cars of an eastbound coal train derailed by a broken wheel at Allegrippus nine miles west of Altoona Pennsylvania toppled into the westbound express. Cabs torn from engines two and three and coach corners crushed. All passengers escaped unharmed. Two trainmen injured. Engineer H J Highberger of Pitcairn crushed leg. possibly fatal. Engineer Benjamin Kinkead of Altoona slightly hurt. Firemen uninjured.

Allegrippus Altoona Here Pennsylvania Railroad H. J. Highberger Pitcairn Benjamin Kinkead

Castle charges stir Milton crowd against Pennsylvanian politicians

In Milton last night Homer L. Castle Prohibition candidate for superior court judge addressed a crowd denouncing state officials and alleging financial misconduct in Allegheny banks. He cited notes and loans tied to Boies Penrose and Andrews, while Senator Penrose denied any ties to the Enterprise National Bank.

Philadelphia Milton Homer L. Castle Prohibition Offera House Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny Castle Mathues Pittsburg John I. Shaw Boies Penrose Clark Andrews Torrance Kennedy Bank of Allegheny Teuton McAfeee Treasury Trust Company Uaechix W. H Andrews Prancis Torrance T. Lee Clark Easaier F. R. Nichols United States Penrose Enterprise National Bank W. H. Andrews Pennsylvana Development Company New Mexico

No clue from Mrs Ingerick on Olney tragedy murder

Middletown New York Oct 21 Mrs Martin Ingerick survivor of the Olney tragedy shows recovered from injuries and confirms the death of her daughter Alice and two Olney brothers. She remains hysterical but recalls nothing about the event. Police continue search for Charles M Rogers who disappeared after the tragedy.

Charles M. Rogers

Storm Wrecks Fleet Across Lake Erie From Buffalo To Cleveland

Cleveland Oct 21 Wild Lake Erie storm lays wrecks along shore from Buffalo to Detroit. Vessels lost or damaged include barge Minnedosa with seven aboard, freighter E Sheldon beached near Lorain, steamer Wisconsin ashore off Lorain, schooner Kingfisher shattered near Cleveland, tug Waiter Metcalf sunk, and multiple barges sunk near Buffalo harbor. Rescue efforts saved most crews but two were lost from the Sheldon. City of Erie delayed in Buffalo amid rough seas. City of Buffalo faced storm-related delays. Wheat market activity in Chicago echoed speculative tactics with December wheat up 0.5 percent, corn and oats mostly unchanged.

Cleveland Lake Erie Buffalo Detroit Minnedosa Kingston Ont Saginaw Bay Phillips E. Sheldon Lorain Wisconsin Kingfisher F. A. Prince Waiter Metcalf Buffalo Harbor Prinker Yukon Ashtabula Harbor Sheldon John Fox Chares Evans Lorain der Toledo City of Erie Geers Rae Erle Viner Wulfalo City of Erie

Pittsburg Markets October 20 Commodity Report

Market notes from Pittsburg listing prices and ranges for corn, oats, hay, eggs, butter, cheese, cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep. Reports show grain quality, dairy product prices, and livestock values with varied grades and weights across corn, oats, hay, milk, beef cattle, veals, hogs, and lambs.

New York Ohio Wisconsin Winberger Prine Wethers

Dun's Review of Trade Highlights Broad Activity and Cautious Optimism

Dun's weekly review reports broadened activity across commercial channels and growing confidence due to conservatism. Trade is brisk but not boom fueled, with strong orders for remote deliveries and ample spring coverage. Freight blockades hinder transit, grain exports delay, but October shows solid gains. September foreign trade tops records, cotton exports drop but others compensate.

New York Dun's Weekly Review of United States

Bear Brought Down After Rural Phone Roundup Near Lit tle Hickory

Oct 21 Altoona report describes a bear sighting in Bailey's woods near Little Hickory. A village telephone ring drew 15 armed farmers and a teacher from a nearby school to pursue the animal. John Taggart killed the bear weighing about 347 pounds with many claimants later.

Altoona Little Hickory Riddiesburg Bailey’s Woods Bailey's Woods Salley Woods John Taggart Brain

Footprint evidence linked to saloon murder case in Chicago

Police accept as fact that a woman assassin killed Mrs. Clara McCluskey after she was shot at the rear of her saloon. Footprints of a woman's shoes were found extending four blocks behind and ahead of the saloon. Mrs Mayo diiehley was arrested for the crime. a partner of Mrs Abe Cushey is mentioned in the salon business and prior quarrels over a man are noted.

Chicago Clara McCluskey

Pittsburger Found Murdered in Salisbury

The body of J. C. Laird a waste man from Bellevue Pa about 41 years old was found in Wiegitshirta of Salisbury. Authorities suspect murder with the right side of the face mashed and a robbery motive cited as likely. Police say they have a clue to the perpetrator.

Pittsburger Salisbury Nlc J.C. Laird Bellevue Wiegitshirta Savisbury

Kerosene Fire Claims Nebraska Family Tragedy

A Bladen Nebraskal fire on October 21 killed two children aged four and under. The stove exploded while the eldest daughter poured kerosene, igniting the blaze that destroyed the home and left Mrs. Fred Hielsso badly burned.

Bladen Neb Oet Fred Bel Lutund Fred Hiel

Shaw to Speak in Portsmouth Youngstown and Cleveland

Lesie M. Shaw secretary of the treasury will address night meetings in Portsmouth on October 27, Youngstown on October 28 and Cleveland on November 4. The state committee is also arranging a speech in Columbus on November 2.

Shaw Ohio Columbus Lesie M. Shaw Secrretary the Treasury Portsmouth Youngstown Cleveland State Committee

Old-Time Minstrel Dies in Toronto Hospital

Toronto, Oct 21. “Cool” Burgesa, a well known minstrel, died at the General Hospital here from a complication of diseases. The death removes a veteran figure of the stage whose name was familiar to many patrons of minstrel shows. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Burgesa family.

Toronto Ont Cool” Burgesa General Hospital

Who Set Fire to the Temple of Dirna at Ephesus

In class the teacher asks who set fire to the temple of Dirna at Ephesus. A frightened urchin denies involvement, insisting he had nothing to do with the incident.

Dirna Ephesus

Life and vocation beyond mere wealth making

A reflection contrasts making a living with making a life, noting many gain a good living yet lead a poor life. The saying suggests true worth lies in character and choices, not material success alone.

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