Sugar and civic progress in early 1900s concerns hit public view
The excerpt surveys racial violence, forest fires, sugar consumption growth, and civic reform. It notes wrongful lynching in Mississippi, climate impact from deforestation, rising U.S. sugar use and global production, and the American League for Civic Improvement's convention in St Paul. It mentions Fred Haughawouth’s candidacy for township trustee and his remarks on ambition and federal goals. It details sugar beet belts across northern states and expected U S sugar demand and imports for the year.
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American League For Civic Improvement
St. Paul
Minn
Leaguer
Bureau of Information
Beet Sugar Making Outlook Reported For U S
Special agent Charles F. Saylor reports a brighter beet sugar outlook. In 1901 forty seven U S factories operated, eleven more than the census year. Thirty seven produced 389 211 733 pounds of sugar at 7 585 599 for beets, with 1 666 602 paid to labor and beet consumption reaching 1 685 688 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Saylor
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Agricultural Department
Saylor
Beef prices to drop says secretary of agriculture
Secretary Wilson predicts Christmas beef will return to normal pricing as corn fattened cattle from the middle West enter markets. He notes a forthcoming drop within ninety days due to increased grass and corn crops, and stresses strong hay supplies will support cattle through next year with moderate beef prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Middle West
Missouri
Iowa
Experiment with Texas oil heats Ohio capitol building
Letters from Ohio and nearby states report the Texas oil heating experiment at the cap itol building a success and to be adopted by many state institutions. Correspondents say coal supply problems due to high prices drive interest in the new fuel. Free eye tests offered by G A Hawver at 17 South Erie with guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Gyger
Texas
Capitol
Coal Trust
G. A. Hawver
South Erie
Democratic convention nominates T. J. Duffy by acclamation
The Ohio Eighteenth district Democratic convention in Alliance selects T. J. Duffy of East Liverpool by acclamation after nominations from Columbiana County. Duffy thanks the body and signals a focus on labor, promising action for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Ohio
Kansas City
Sandusky
Tom Th. Johnson
Union Labor
Alliance
Columbiana County
W. J. Foley
East Palestine
T. J. Duffy
East Liverpool
Duffy
Democratic Party
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Endorsed for Digestive Ailments
A historical note extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach liver and bowel issues. It claims a wineglassful before meals benefits digestion prevents constipation and eases belching insomnia and nervousness. The text also references a comparison to a radical note about bank notes and railcar wheels.
Corner Stone Laying for St Joseph Chapel and School
Canton September 16 The foundation work on the St Joseph chapel and school at Columbus avenue and West Tuscarawas street advances ahead of the corner stone ceremony set for Sunday. A large turnout is expected with 4000 visitors possible if the weather holds. Delegations from Massillon and Akron plus Canton bands will join a procession echoing the 189? cornerstone event. The Rev Father Pfeil of Cleveland will speak with Bishop Horstmann adding a brief address. A refreshment stand will serve 2000 to 3000 visitors with gratis meals from local societies.
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Canton
St. Joseph
Columbus Avenue
Tuscarawas Street
Massillon
Akron
Pennsylvania Company Sets Record Engine Orders
In Chicago on September 17 the Pennsylvania Company announced a record order for 300 engines to be built or delivered over the next year. Two hundred engines will be manufactured at Altoona, with only one third of the total placed with outside firms. Total power cost is about 4.8 million dollars as the company plans to build most power and equipment inhouse amid ongoing power shortages.
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Fred Haughawouth
Onaga
Kansas
Haughawouth
United States Presidency
Chicago
Pennsylvania Company
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Automobile drawing set for next Saturday evening
The Eagle and street fair association will raffle the carnival automobile next Saturday at 8 PM from a stand at the Opera House block Erie and Charles streets. About 16 000 tickets sold, duplicates in a box, drawing by three disinterested persons yet to be named, with town and surrounding buyers included for fairness.
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Eagles and Street Fair Association
Opera House
Erie
Charles Streets
Eagles of
Massillon
The
Street Fair Association
Carl Browne Enters California Governor Race
Carl Browne leads a new United Labor party ticket in California with Browne of Calistoga as governor candidate. The platform seeks social ownership of production, democratic control, and equal access to wealth, while pledging to push measures aiding the working class. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and its teething use and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Browne
United Labor Party
California
Calistoga
Napa County
Painter
Massillon
Commonweal Army
San Francisco Chronicle
Browne
Alimony settled in Manton case. judges and attorneys named
Isabella Nanamaker of Massillon and Henry Nanamaker reach a settlement before the hearing. The court grants $500 alimony and $25 monthly for the minor child, with the husband covering debts and transferring household furniture. A post office robbery case sees John Simpson arrested in Manton, and marriage permits go to James McGinnis with Mary Gannon and William Griffith with Sadie Wreen.
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Manton
Isabella M. Nanamaker
Massillon
Henry Nanamaker
Harter
R. A. Pinn
Atlee Pomerene
Willison & Day
Irondale
James McGinnis
Mary Gannon
William E. Griffiths
Sadie Wreen
Accidental Shooting In West Lebanon Injures Man
In West Lebanon on Tuesday a revolver fired during handling by William Herwic and Carl Buss. A cartridge in one chamber exploded, striking Buss near the eye. Doctors Snively treated him. bullet location not yet known. Also notes visitors, church services, and the death of Nora Barnes of Barberton.
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West
Lebanon
William Herwic
Carl Buss
Herwic
Buss
William Oplinger
N. E. Moffit
M. E
West Lebanon
McFarren
Nora Barnes
Barberton
Miss Barnes
Daniel Boughman
Governors Call for Aid as Forest Fires Rage in Wyoming
Governor Richards learns by telegraph from Grand Encampment that a large forest fire runs along the Wyoming Colorado line north of Pearl. He seeks aid from Colorado Governor Orman, with a telegram to the interior secretary. Eighteen fires burn in Wyoming with many smaller blazes in southern Albany County endangering pine timber and mining structures.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Richards
Grand
Wyoming-Colorado
Pearl, Colo
Orman
Colorado
Secretary of the Interior
Wyoming
Albany County
Medicine Bow Range
Henderson Withdraws From Congressional Race
Tes Moines reports Speaker Henderson refuses to reconsider his withdrawal from the race. He sent replies to those urging a change, stating he cannot acquiesce in administering free trade poison to cure the trust evil after a career spent serving country state and district.
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Tes Moines
Henderson
Castro Retreats as Venezuelan Situation Deepens
Willemstadt September 17 reports President Castro has retreated from Ocumare amid advancing revolutionaries. The Venezuelan government situation remains critical and unsettled.
Call for Bank Report From National Banks
Washington September 17 The comptroller of the treasury has issued a call for a report on the condition of national banks as of close of business September 15. Restores vim vigor mental and physical power. Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents Baltaly. WANTED Girl for general house work apply 77 Green St Massillon.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
T. Baltaly
Green St
Massillon
Power Potential Rise in Central Western States Waterways
The U S geological survey reports heightened interest in developing water power across central Western states. Key sites include the Mississippi at Minneapolis and plans to harness the St Louis and Wisconsin rivers, with Duluth aiming at 100,000 horsepower. Growth hinges on capital and regional demand for flour milling, electricity, and rail shipping hubs.
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Washington
United States Geological Survey
Mississippi
Minneapolis
Wisconsin River
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Forks River
Wisconsin
Michigan
Sault Saint Marie
Duluth
St. Louis
Minnesota
Dakota
Great Lakes
St. Clair River
British Steel Rail Makers Form Price Pact Today
The Daily Mail reports a new alliance of leading British steel rail firms to fix prices and regulate output. Included are Harrow Hematite, Bolckow Vaughan, Guest Keen Dowlais, Crawshay Brothers, Moss Bay, Cammell, Northeastern, and Rhymney, with about 60 million dollars in capital. A New York engineer cites large European orders diverted from England due to domestic mill capacity, urging England to act as orders for America total 1,000,000 tons in 1902, mainly to Germany otherwise.
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London
Mai
Harrow Hematite Steel Company, Limited
Bolckow, Vaughan & Co., Limited
Guest, Keen & Company
Dowlais
Cardiff
Crawshay Brothers
Merthyr-Tydil
Moss Bay Hematite Iron and Steel Company, Limited
Charles Cammell & Company, Limited
England
Germany
Belgium
The
Daily Mail
Europe
America
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Uaie Ab Bahoey
Banimielln
Bert Hankin
Moret Mill Street
Bureau of Statistics
Hudson River
New York
Indiana
Illinois
Nebraska
South Dakota
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
Rocky Mountains
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Tom
L. Johnson
Mahoning County
Stark
Columbiana
Bernard Bell
G. & Howells
F. H. Myers
Martin Gannon
Squire H. B. Sibila
John Ginther
Stark County
Henry Warner
George Howells
Bernard Bell Massillon
W. J. Piero
S. L. Clark
J. A. Rice
Rice
Madison Medicine Co
T. Baltzaly
Pennsylvania Co
Commonwealth
California Labor Ticket
County Seat News
Castro
Venezuela
Ritical
Geological Survey
Central West
Great British Combine
Carr & Taylor
1St National Bank
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