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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
4
The ticket lists Maurice Fe. Aungst for Probate Judge Robert H. Day for Prosecuting Attorney James C. Burnieimer for County Commissioner and Andrew Reese for Infirmary Director. The slate appears as the official candidate lineup for county offices.
A Massillon editorial line argues opposition to Tom L Johnson and supports Judge M E Aungst for probate judge. It notes strong Republican confidence in Ohio, criticizes Johnson as self serving, cites Cleveland Plain Dealer attacks, and recalls Johnson's defeat in 1894 with Theodore E Burton winning by a large plurality.
Philip King surveys the economy noting record harvests and strong crop prices fueling prosperity. Railways strain under freight and passenger traffic despite renewals while bank clearings run 25 percent higher than last year, with orders ahead and officials optimistic for about twelve more months.
Nathan Hawkins sues Massillon Iron and Steel Company for 10000 alleging a September 1902 accident at the plant caused the crushing of his leg and eventual amputation after a flask bench failed. The case, filed in common pleas court, names McCaughey Eggert and A A Thayer as attorneys with a jury drawn for room No 2. The panel includes Canton residents and several massillon and alliance residents. The suit seeks damages for personal injury.
Washington October 28 The War Department announced that President will promote Major General S B M Young to command the army upon Lieut General Miles retirement Young currently presides over the war college and faces a six month term as head of the army unless Miles retires by August General Corbin’s supporters push for him to succeed Young in turn and note Young’s long active career in the service
Born in Western Pennsylvania he enlisted as a private in April 1861 and by war’s end held a brevet brigadier general’s rank. In the Spanish-American War he became brigadier general of volunteers and was soon promoted to major general. Two years ago he attained brigadier general in the regular army, served in the Philippines with notable deeds, and earned a further promotion to major general. He returned from Europe after attending German army maneuvers.
The Rev J E Transue explains his withdrawal from the A M E Zion church and conference. He says pressure from church leaders and a planned suspension led him to resign to preserve his reputation, noting Massillon citizens and The Independent supported his stance. He states he will seek another denomination and remains in the ministry.
Two Berkshire pigs about 100 pounds or more strayed from a Navarre area farm one and a half miles south of Richville on October 17. Reward offered for information. notify ENSEL Bros Navarre Ohio. Joseph Schrader has a new scale for correct weighing services.
John P. Jones of North Lawrence, ex labor commissioner, arrived with a $500 wagering proposal. He bets various sums that county and state Republican candidates will win, including a $250 to $125 split on county races and $50 to $25 on others. He notes limited chances for independent or union candidates, while planning Kennedy event appearances in Newman and North Lawrence.
L A Green a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman aged 32 was fatally struck while flagging an approaching freight three miles east of Massillon on Monday afternoon. He was found on the tracks after the freight passed. the engine team states no contact. Green lived with his wife and two children at 80 Young Street. The funeral is set for Thursday at 8 30 in the morning with the Protected Home Circle in charge. Also noted is an advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents.
Washington October 29 President and Mrs Roosevelt will move back into the White House next week. Several remodeled rooms on the second floor near occupancy the kitchen range is ready and the family dining room will be usable by week’s end. Roosevelt will vote in his home village Tuesday and attend a Masonic sesquicentennial in Philadelphia Wednesday before returning to the capital.
Navarre citizens aim to endow a cot in the city hospital as nearby towns show interest. Dr. D. S. Gardner of Massillon Elks announced a 15 member committee to push the project with Mayor Bernard Bell and other local leaders guiding the effort. An ex officio seat is held by Gardner. Bell is organizing a permanent hospital association per state law.
President Roosevelt designates November 27 as Thanksgiving Day. Ireland reports population decline due to famine, stressing food digestion for health. An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for indigestion and nervousness. A post office list in Massillon includes unclaimed letters to ladies and several men, with notices to say advertised. Louis Koons, P. M.
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