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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
1
OC Scott notary public advertises office in Gazerrm building Main street offering deeds mortgage ex liens contracts and other legal forms with prompt legible service and full stock of blanks in town or country
The piece cites Baron Faber on a tool's reach and extols coffee as a room cleaner. It claims coffee burned on hot embers can destroy foul odors from decomposing matter, effectively disinfecting the sick room.
Princie Alfonso of Bavaria, aged thirty eight, has left the navy amid criticism of cavalry maneuvers. A French medal for criminals who leave prison sparks debate on merit and punishment. Medical officials including Dr Kinyoun and Dr Wingate discuss plague origins and public health in the United States and Asia.
The Swedish origin bullet-proof millboard resists a carbine round that could pierce five inches of wood. A machine gun projectile penetrated it, yet the inventor believes layering could create a stronger wall for fortifications.
A collection of snippets covers Norway travel difficulty and post-horse comfort, a Louisiana purchase expo plan to move a giant red oak by water to St. Louis, French Sahara housing with palm shade and mud bricks, and Germany’s military automobilism with two Maxim guns and nickel steel armored brakes for staff use.
Lawmakers expect the next Congress to appropriate at least seven million dollars for rural free delivery. Members probe district interests as pressure mounts for department expansion in selected counties and states. Officials fear further extensions may be constrained by the high demand from states.
A wide array of notes covers demographics and economics in various countries, ship speeds, legal bills, military stats, and projects. Notable items include Krupp's fortune, diamond holdings, and the world’s fastest steamship aim. Also mentioned are an imagined new republic Are in South America forest lands and a host of curious curios.
Washington Aug 19 Commissioner Evans reports last fiscal year set a pension roll high water mark with 997735 beneficiaries on June 30 up 4205 from the prior year. Net losses totaled 43596 including 38153 deaths and 833 divorces while 589 minors failed to claim.
Gen MacArthur states in an interview that the Philippines were wrecked by war and insurgents are collapsing. Northern Luzon is pacified though not tranquilized. natives surrender with rifles. civil government is desired to root out bands of criminals.
New York August reports say John Hayden, secretary treasurer of the New York Swift & Co branch, vanished after turning over accounts to auditor John Chaplin. Investigators believe embezzlement ranges from 15 000 to 20 000 dollars as Chaplin and detectives search for Hayden. Philippine Commission in Manila notes progress toward civilized government and ongoing captures and surrenders in Batangas and Mindoro under Gen. Chaffee.
A tropical gulf storm isolates Mobile and threatens New Orleans as winds peak around 62 mph. Flooding closes offices and commerce. injuries and drownings are reported along the coast with ships damaged or sunk and several vessels rescued or lost in the marshes near Dauphin Island.
Port Townsend report details the Islander sinking after striking an iceberg near Douglass Island on August 15. The vessel carried 108 passengers and 60 perished as lifeboats filled and the ship sank, with dramatic tales of passengers and gold satchels in the chaotic final moments.
In Cincinnati on August 19 more than 2,000 carriage workers were informed their services were not needed as seven shops closed and non union plants prepared to open in September. Firms named include Buttermann Luth Anchor Buggy Sayers Seavill George Enger Huknay Sechler. Hundreds of young workers and many others face unemployment as nine factories unite to hire at will and set own wage scales.
In Youngstown Ohio an explosion at the National Steel Co blast furnace killed three workers named Richard Richards Joseph Rages and John Cankeshamik. Several others were injured including Steve Stohma Michael Yuehyko Michael O'Brien Andrew Kahut Joseph Dymenko Jah Stetfan Andrew Burgess Andrew Magnan George Dabubese and Yachy Keary. The blast was caused by a machinery malfunction that controlled molten metal and caused it to drop into a water tank. Six or more injured were not expected to survive.
A report notes an investigation into yellow fever and mosquito transmission. One non-Thamune individual died after an infected mosquito bite while another person, a Spanard, allowed himself to be bitten as part of the test. The Bea jan expert planned to demonstrate a preventive serum.
Maj John Hehehe heeee issues general orders to all commanderies as twelve grand divisions form for the triennial Knights Templar conclave in Louisville. Henry Admiral Sehley expected to attend and participate in the parade with a special naval honor ceremony.
Mayor Dennis faces organized opposition after imposing maximum penalties for assault on Patrick O Connor and Harry Kirkbride. Labor factions threaten a street confrontation as tensions rise amid strike actions. In Columbus, Secretary Laylin reports only three United States Steel constituent companies comply with foreign corporation abatement laws in Ohio.
Company I of the Lighth Ohio infantry under Capt. Snyder pursued robbers who attempted to loot the Adams bank. After two days crowding hills of Hale county and crossing the Monegan river they neared Daneville before Snyder halted the chase and returned to Millersburg. A 50‑strong citizen posse remains in the forest.
Cleveland August 19. The time intervening between August 25 and September 9 will be needed by the G A R committee on free quarters to make final preparations. After August 25 no free quarters will be assigned. Out of town posts should apply to Col. James Hayr at 407 Chamber of Commerce Cleveland at once.
In Youngstown on August 17 employees of the American Steel Hoop Co voted unanimously against a proposal from Superintendent McCoombs for an informal conference regarding the wage scale. The vote followed guidance from Amalgamated Association Vice President Ward who said any company proposition should be presented to President Shatter.
Coroner Simon began the crib horror inquest at the county morgue. Martin McCormick a tunnel worker said protection measures failed in winter or summer and that the tunnel has cost many lives with risk ongoing. WLI Investigate Female Labor in Ohio.
Aug 20 reports say over 300 non union boilermakers quit Stirling Bailer Co in Barberton after one man refused to join the union and the company stood by him. The plant, with nearly 600 workers, is idle and the company has not announced a plan. Ten injured in a Lansing picnic wagon plunge into a creek after a late Monday ride. Henry Culp and sister Minnie among the seriously hurt.
Cincinnati August 16 A telegram reports the death of Professor Hugh McDiarmid of Hiram College Hiram Ohio a lecturer on tabical subjects and a well known educator in the Christian church
P McCullough of Warren yardmaster for the P and W railroad at De Forest was killed under an engine yesterday. He leaves a wife and four children in Warren.
Aug 30. Robert Rutter and Jefferson Rutter two farmers were instantly killed at Vigo by a Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern train yesterday. They were eating lunch in their wagon as they crossed the track and did not observe the moving train. The wagon was torn to pieces.
In Youngstown on August 20 seven of fourteen injured men died after a blast furnace explosion at the National Steel plant. The incident left a portrait of the plant damaged as authorities investigated the fatal accident.
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