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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1902

Page

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World of Sport: Clerks and Navarre Stage Error Laden Game

A baseball clash on hospital grounds between Massillon West Side Clerks and Navarre produced record errors and no winner. The battery featured Blick and Crossland for Navarre versus Lanning, Markel, and Dyson for the Clerks, with Markel and Dyson notably spreading misplays. Navarre surged with a ten run fifth inning, while Clerks efforts to recover faltered, ending after the sixth inning with a lopsided score and amused spectators.

Massillon West Side Navarre West Side Markel Dyson Ray Lanning Blick Crossland Massillon Teagle

Stansbury Reunion At Stark County School Grounds

A Stansbury school reunion in Tuscarawas township Stark county drew over six hundred attendees. The day featured morning sessions with addresses by Charles King and J M Roan, a large tree shade dinner, and an afternoon program including George W Poorman William Maxheimer Robert W Klingel and choir performances. The event closed with America sung and the Stanwood band playing intervals. Louisville Ohio December 24 1898. Slesser Pharmacy endorsements note efficacy of laxatives and Wood's Nerney Pink Syrup for coughs colds bronchitis and sore throat.

Stansbury School Tuscarawas Township Stark County W. 8. Adams Baer Loran Stoner George W. Poorman William Maxheimer Robert W. Klingel America Stanwood

Johns Declines Appeal Over Fire Dept Horse Purchase

President Johns dismisses the likelihood of an appeal against the fire department horse purchase proposal. He argues funds are better kept for active service, cites rising insurance costs, an overdrawn department fund, and slated next March appropriations. He criticizes City Clerk Seaman as overly liberal.

Johns Fire Department Seaman

Peculiar Probate Case Involves Two Possible Widows In Germany

Canton sept 5 the administrator of the estate of george harig seeks permission to sell about ten acres in sugarcreek township valued at 1200 amid reports harig may have a wife and daughter in wiebelskirchen germany the action names mary harig and two socias harig in germany and delays possible divorce proceedings a survey of harford assets shows 13870175 in total value including government bonds 5375 stock in canton state bank and deposits with the same bank and loans without any real estate.

Canton Austin Nichols George Harig Harig Sugarcreek Township Dan W. Shetler Harry Nichols Brothers of Wiebelskirchen Germany Sophia Harig Mary Harig Sophia Harigs Alexander Hurford Herman A. Kaufman Hiram Doll William Wagner Canton State Bank of Theonn Canton State Bank Citizens’ Building and Loan Company

Cozey plants placed in receivership at Mt Vernon

Mt Vernon August 4 received a court appointment placing the Cozey steel plant and the Coxey Silica Sand Company under receivership after Fourth National Bank of Cadiz filed against a 5041 dollar judgment. James Israel named receiver with bond of 100000 dollars. General Coxey, once a nationally known leader, has spent 300000 on the plant without completion.

Mt. Vernon Cozey Steel Coxey Silica Sand Company Massillon J. S. Coxey Fourth National Bank of Cadiz Covner James Israel Mt. Vernon Bridge ‘Company Coxey Washington

Martinique Destruction Fears Grow After Pelee Eruption

Reports from Guadeloupe and Chicago on September 6 describe Mont Pelee’s violent eruption. Ash cover blankets Martinique from Fort de France to Grand Anse, with Morne Lacroix swallowed by the crater and a rising inferno. US consul Ayme warns a Pelee blow could trigger a deadly tidal wave along 760000 residents, deeming Martinique doomed and Guadeloupe endangered.

Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe Martinique Mont Pelee Morne Lacroix Morne Capote Fort de France Grand Anse Lecoeur Chicago Louis H. Ayme United States Pelee

Nash code push eyed for Senate action next week

Columbus, Sept 6 strong administration effort aims to pass the Nash code in the Senate before adjournment with slight amendments. Republican conference Monday night will plan action. Gov seeks swift approval to influence the House and avoid delays. Connell predicts code passage next week and House agreement. House will hear no hearings after Sept 12 and aims for a quick bill report. Whitman fall hats advertised as new arrivals.

Columbus Senate House Connell Columbiana Code Committee

Wedding Anniversary at Kling Home with 35 Years Celebration

A social event marked the thirty fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Kling at 24 Jarvis avenue. A wedding ceremony by Rev. S. K. Mahon echoed early times, with gifts, music, speeches, cakes, bananas and peaches. Guests included numerous local families and out of town visitors from Canton.

S. F. Kling Jarvis Avenue Jennie Williams Mary Fox Edna English Matt. English Ed English Azariah Shorb John Ritter William Yohe Early Joseph Williams Adam Clayman Perry Merrill John Morgan Hembrook Perry McConnanaghy Charles Ekiider P. A. Parozy Cliff Manly Dodson Collins Wilcox Canton

Italian armored cruiser Carlo Alberto aids Marconi

King Victor Emmanuel ordered the Italian armored cruiser Carlo Alberto to be placed at William Marconi’s disposal for wireless experiments between Europe and America. A regular exchange of Marconi signals is reported between the Carlo Alberto at Cadiz and the Poldhu wireless station in Cornwall, suggesting a commercial Italy England line may soon operate.

Rome Victor Emmanuel Carlo Alberto William Marconi Europe America London Spain Carlo Alberta Cadiz Swain Staton Poldhu Cornwall Italy England

Major Brackett Found Dead in Peoria Home

Major William B. Brackett of Peoria was found dead in bed with a bullet wound to the head. It is believed he killed himself amid despondency over marital troubles after recently securing a divorce. He served as a major in the Illinois National Guard and had mining and grazing interests in Montana.

Peoria Tus Willam Brackett

Marvelous Missing Link Esau Teaches Speech At Carnival

Esau the chimpanzee of the Bostock Ferari Carnival Company is being taught to talk by a graphophone. Trainer Captain DeLancier uses repetitive sounds to instill English, noting Esau has learned to say his name and displays humanlike behaviors such as wearing clothes, sleeping, eating with utensils, typing, playing piano, and wearing a diamond ring. Marriage news follows with Rollin Hardesty and Clara Hamill wed at St Mary’s church with Lawrence Hamill as best man. Free tickets offered on Whitman’s automobile purchases.

Esau Bostock-Ferari Carnival DeLancier Eata Rollin B. Hardesty Canton Clara Hamill St. Mary's Church H. V. Kaempker Lawrence Hamill Emma Eckinger Hardenty

Radical plan to end the Anthracite strike reportedly advanced

A Philadelphia Dispatch report says Senator Quay and Governor Stone push for special legislature to pass measures in the anthracite region. Proposed bills include minimum wages, employer liability for negligence, and abolition of mune stores, aiming to end the strike without compulsory arbitration.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Dispatch Senator Quay Quay Shenandoah Valley Stone General Assembly

Obituaries Chronology of Five Local Deaths

Michael Fabian a Hungarian died suddenly of colic near Richville avenue at forty three. Funeral at St Marys church Friday at noon. Sylvan Bott son of Mr and Mrs Von Bott of this city died Friday in Youngstown after a railroad wreck injury. He leaves a wife and daughter. three brothers and sisters in Massillon. Ella Hughes colored died suddenly of heart failure at her Second Street home. funeral from house Monday at 1 then A M E Zion church at 2 with Rev J E Transue officiating.

Michael Fabian Richville’ Avenue Hungary Massillon Iron and Steel Company St. Mary’s Church Sylvan von Bott Joseph von Bott Youngatown-Sharon Ella Hughes Second Street

Huntington Lumber resumes operations after strike end

Huntington West Virginia Sept 6 The Want of the Huntington Lumber company which had shut down due to a strike of carry-in workers resumed work yesterday morning as the dispute was settled The notice also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for stomach and bowel regulation.

Huntington W. Va Huntington Lumber Company

Hanna Drops Perpetual Franchise Scheme in Ohio

Columbus reports Senator Hanna has abandoned his perpetual street railway franchise plan. After a Cleveland conference with party leaders, he agrees to accept current laws on franchises, likely striking the Nash code feature. The dispute centered on how franchises are awarded and the council’s bid considerations.

Columbus Hanna State Committee Nash Cleveland

The Kanawha Miners Strike Ends in Failure

Charleston reports the Kanawha and New River miners strike ending with fifteen thousand workers returning to work on Monday under the best terms each local union could obtain. Large operators have agreed to resume, no concessions granted, evictions halted, and many strikers returning though some did so under protest.

Charleston W. Va Kanawha New River

Results of Boer War Ends Total Military Force and Casualties

London reports a parliamentary paper detailing South Africa war forces from August 1899 to May 1902. Initial garrison was 318 officers and 9,622 men, with 12,546 re-enforcements before hostilities. By May 31 1902 total troops reached 386,081 plus 52,414 South Africa raised. Final casualties: 5,774 killed, 23,029 wounded, 16,168 died of wounds or disease, aggregate 44,971.

London South Africa

Guards All Removed Force in Bramwell Coal Fields

In Bramwell West Virginia about one thousand more strikers returned to work in the Norfolk and Western coal fields today bringing the total to at least five hundred since morning. All armed guards have been removed and miners families are resuming occupancy of eviction houses. Many mines are hiring more workers than before the strike and business expects full resumption by Monday.

Bramwell W. Va Norfolk & Western

Mule killed by 10000 volt rail in Massillon Mine No 2

In North Lawrence a mule working across mine tracks at Massillon Coal Mining Company’s No 2 box carried third rail electricity and died instantly after a 10 000 volt shock. Also noted is a town report of a family reunion in Dalton and a domestic matter about William Baumgartner Jr and his wife in his absence.

North Lawrence Massillon Coal Mining Company William Baumgartner, Jr Thurady

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World OF Sport Clerks Stansbury Louisville Slesser Pharmacy Sarah Stump Wood Sarehaes County Seat News A. A. Slusser Loninville Mont Pelee’s Crater Whitman Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Kling Victor Emanuel Marconi Mr. Esau, the Marvel Whitman's Hanna’s Dalton Eckert Levi Heiber Main Street Prent Newspaper Dal
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