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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-08-29

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-08-29
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-08-29
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
CAR COMPANY
IS BANKRUPT 7

Judge Wing, of the U. s. district
court at Cleveland, decided Wednes-
day morning that the Structural Steel
Car works of Canton, was bankrupt
and that there was no necessity for a
trial before jury, as petitioned Dor
by the attorneys for the company. The
papers will be sent to Referee in
Bankruptcy A. M. McCarty, at Canton
who will appoint trustee. In the
mean time Charles e. Thomas, the re-
ceiver appointed by the U. S. court
will have charge until the trustees
qualities. Hiram Doll, who was ap-
pointed receiver by the common pleas
court, will be without authority. Moth
ing is known as to who will be ap-
pointed trustee, but is is possible that
local man will get the position.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07

Otto Numan, alias Miller, swindler
and confidence man, sought for by the
police in Canton, Massillon, Alliance,
Akron, Bedford, Erie, Bradford, Oil
City, Kittaning, Franklin, Pa. and
many other places in the country, was
arrested by Officer Bour, of the local
police, Thursday morning. The cap
ture of human was due to the efforts
of Abraham Keller, liveryman, of Mas
sillon. Keller was on his way to Ak
ron Thursday morning to locate the
swindler, if possible, in that place. AS
he got off of the car at Cleveland ave-
nIe and Tuscarawas street he spied
human. Keller walked up to him and
told human that he should go along
to police headquarters. The swindler
started to run but Keller caught him
and seized his coat. Numan jerked
away and started on a run northward
Keller following. At Mckinley ave-
nue. and Second street the fugitive was
stopped by Edward Kress who held
him until Keller telephoned for the
police. Officer Bour responded and
placed human under arrest.
BY false representations Numan,
who went by the name of Miller in
Canton, secured about 500 in Massil-
lon three weeks ago. At the home of
Abraham Keller, he represented HIM
self as the superintendent of the East
Ohio Gas Co., and secured about $40
with which, as he said, he was to pay
off some of his employees. The loan
was to have been returned on pay day.
The loans secured from Keller were in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
A CONTEST PROBABLE
AMONG CREDITORS
Canton and Cleveland Parties
Will Fight For Election Of
Car Compa ny Trustee.

The papers in the case of the bank
ruptcy proceedings of the Structural
Steel Car Co., of Canton, were received
Thursday morning from Cleveland by
A. NJ. McCarty, referee in bankruptcy.
No schedule of debts has been furnished
as ten days is allowed for the filing
of such list.
After the selection has beenn filed
Referee McCarty will fix day for the
election of trustee, and in the mean
time the property is in the hands of
Charles E. Thomas, receiver. The trus-
tee will be elected by the creditors II
they can agree, and if not, then the
appointment will be made by Mr.. Nc
Carly. A trustee must have not only
the majority vote of the creditors as
to numbers. but also in amount of
claims represented. 1t is expected that
there will be contest between the
Cleveland and Canton creditors, when
the time for the selection arrives.
Parties whose claims are secured can
not have any voice in the selection of
trustee, unless the claim exceeds the
amount of the security.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
CARDINAL SARTO
SUCCEEDS LEO XIII

Rome, Aug. cardinal Joseph
Sarto, the patriarch of Venice was this
morning elected pope in succession 70
Leo XIII. The new pontiff has decid-
ed upon the name of Plus x.
After accepting the election Plus X
donned the regalia of the pope, the
white tunic. red slippers, red cape and
white hat He then received the hon.
age of the other cardinals. At least
10000 people stood around the square
Of st. Peters waiting for the announce.
ment and later received the pope'e
blessing from the balcony Of the vat.
ican.
Plus x was born at Riese in the
province of Venice June 2, 1885 and
began his studies there. He was a bril-
liant scholar and became Bishop of
Mantova when only 80. When he be-
came patriarch of Venice in 1893 he
was also made cardinal Certain poll
tical acts of his brought on some con-
troversies with the Italian government
but these were finally settled amicably
AS Pope Plus X 1t is more than prob
able that the new pope will devote
himself to, religious affairs OF the
church and will pay small attention
to politics except to urge conciliation
among the opposing influences where
ever possible. Like Leo, the new pope
has promise of long life. His aged
mother is still alive. She lives al
Riese, Sarto's birth place, and she has
often been visited at her humble home
there by her son.
| A good itory of the new pope is told
here this morning. Just before he
started from Venice for Rome to at
tend the conclave. he was called upon
| by some friends who extended theil
| good wishes and hoped that he NIGH
/ be chosen Leo's faccess0r. "Oh no." h(
emilinGly replied, II viii buy 4 return
hsn /! 1seys u xc2ses \ Y. J. N. u.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
POLITICAL ADS.
Are Unpaid for and Craftsma n
Sues John E. Monnot, Late
MsyoraIty Aspirant.

John e. Monnot has been sued ils
Justice Spitler's court by the Crafts.
man Publishing company for advertis.
ing which it is claimed was inserted
in the columns of the Craftsman during
the last mayoralty campaign when the
defendant was a candidate for mayor.
The amount is 1880 which is the bal
ance on the advertising bill. Monnot
had half-page cut of himself publish
ed and full biography for which he
failed to pay the required amount. The
time for the case has not yet been set.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
NOTORIOUS SWINDLER Isl
CAUGHT IN CANTON
Otto Num- an, Alias Several Other N lanes, Trapped
by Police After Long Search--Wanted
in Many Cities.

small installments, none over $25.
A warrant was gotten out in Mayor
Bells court at Massillon, charging Nu-
man with defrauding Keller out of $26
and livery bill.
The swindler operated in Canton last
winter and two years ago. His last
game here was worked at the hotel
of William Blumann, in Crystal park.
He came there as a borderCMFWYY
He came there during the winter as a
boarder. After being there few days
he offered to buy the building. The
price was agreed upon and the hotel
was to be paid for in installments.
The man, who gave the name OF Mil
Ter, contracted for about 500 worth
of merchandise at Heinfartner's store.
He borrowed $15 from Lawrence Mil
ler Blumann's bartender, and SIS from
Mrs. Blumann and then departed. 1t
was thought that he had gone to AL
lance but Detective Clement DeLash-
mutt who was sent to that place could
not locate him.
Two years ago Miller secured $0U
from Fred Fish, saloonist in
West Tuscarawas street He boarded
at that place and stated that he
intended to open a piano store in Can
ton and that the store rooms had al
ready been rented. When he had been
at Eish's about week he asked for
a loan to have some pianos removed
from the railroad to the store. This
game he worked twice and secured 500.
Suddenly he disappeared. Numan had
even hired a drayman to haul the
pianos that suspicion might not be
aroused.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
CROWD ANXIOUS
TO LYNCH NEGROES
Mob Of Mon and Boys Searched
Woods for AssaiIants OF
George Nershey.

Hartford City, Ind, Aug. 4. = Two
negroes who robbed and MANNED
George hershey near here yesterday
have not yet been captured and it is
now thought that they have made good
their escape. Two hundred men and
boys secured the woods Monday after
noon until nightfall, vowing vengeance
on the negroes.
Sheriff Morigue with detachment
of deputies and police followed the
mob to prevent lynching. hershey is
in a serious condition but will recover
unless bloodpoisoning sets in.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
HIS GOOD NAME
IS INJURED
Adolph ZettIer Has Sued
for Damages for False
Arrest.

Adolph Zettler has sued Sophia
Pfendler in common pleas court for
damages for false and malicious pros
ecution. The plaintiff alleges in the
petition that on June 2S the Pfendler
woman filed an affidavit before Mayor
w. H. Smith charging the plaintiff
with having broken into her dwell
ing and stolen a watch. Zettler was
arrested and compelled to give bail in
the sum of $500. At the hearing he
was exonerated and now deems that
he was damaged in his reputation to
the amount of $1,000. In addition to
that, he lost time by reason Of his
arrest and had to hire an attorney at
an expense Of $50. Judgment is asked
in the sum of $1,056. Webber & Tur-
ner represent the plaintiff.
The robbery which led to the trou-
BILE occurred on June 2S. Mrs Pfend-
Ter was awakened in the night by the
presence of some one in her room.
She lives at 437 North Cherry street.
The burglar caught her and dragged
her out of bed and after she had pro-
tested that she had no money, the man
grabbed a watch and made his escape
Two arrests were made, upon repre-
sentations made by the woman, but
upon examination nothing connecting
either of the men with the crime could
be found Zettler did not care to rest
quietly under the charge brought
against him and has brought suit for
damages.
TO QUIET TITLE.
Commissioner j. B. Summer has
brought an action in court to quiet
title to piece of land he has recently
bought in Lake township. Wesley J.
Wise and others are made defend
ants. The property was purchased
from John II. Wise. The suit is a
mere form, as none of the defendants
are setting up any claim, but an order
of the court is necessary in order to
clear the title. Charles Krichbaum
is attorney for the plaintiff.
PROBATE COURT.
In the estate of Joseph Coleman, Of
Massillon the will has been admitted
to probate and Anna E. Bohney and
Albert Coleman appointed executors.
In the estate of Elizabeth Homer, of
Massillon, the will has sheen admitted
to probate and Gertrude Homer ap-
pointed eXecutrix.
In the estate of Peter j. Palmer, of
Lexington township, the claim
against Wesley S. Palmer was ordered
compromised.
In the estate of Samuel Shaffer OF
Lexington township, motion for cita-
tion to file account nled and citation
issued.
In the estate of Hiram Shearer, of
Plain township, second partial account
has been filed.
MARRIAGE PERMITS.
Wickliffe |. Cable 3S, and Lydia e.
Sherer "a. Canton.
Charles Miller %, and Radena p.
Miller IS, Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07

see the accomplishment of some agree
ment between the Vatican and quir-
inal. Some years ago Sarto publicly
announced his Joy when there were
strong probabilities Of union be-
tween church and state. His state
ments at the time created sensation
The late King Humbert was Sarto's
personal friend. and graciously ac-
ceded to his request to be allowed to
assume the title patriarch of Venice -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
BIC MILLS ARE
CLOSING
High Price OF Cotton
Makes Their Opera
tlon impossible.

Manchester, N. H., Aug. 5.-As a
result Of the high price Of cotton and
low quotations ruling for print cloth,
many thousands of mill operatives in
this state will soon be idle. The big
Webster, China and Pembroke mill
at Suncook closes Saturday; the Nash
VA and Jackson mills at Nashua are
already closed and the Exeter and
Pittsfield mills intend to shut down this
week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
IS
BOUND OVER

Albert Deibel, alleged bank default
er, waived examination before JUS
tice Bowman Thursday afternoon and
was bound over to common pleas
court. His bond was fixed at $4,000
and as the affidavit charges him with
embezzling 81 900 the attorneys for the
defense object to this bond.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07

"GOOD CHANCE to learn a trade. Boys
from seventeen upwards taxen to learn iron
and brass moulding. Wide range OF work:
special instructor. Fair wages. Good
chance of advancement, Apply tothe Ault-
man Company, Canton, Ohio"
Aug. 7-ll-l41Sw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07

PETER GRABER the reliable horseman,
will | o here on the 18th with u Car load %
horses: Consisting OF draft drivers, feeders
and chunks. Canvassing at the Conrad
hotel barn August Tth. 6d3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07

for Hoods and Ayers
50 cents each. Also quick pre-.
scriptlons for smallpox, cancer and hydro.
phobia. Agent for DR.. Chases receipt book
Price Sl.50. VIM. Gallatin, Massillon, q.
8y.is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07

FOR sALE-Flrst class restaurant doing
good bus ness: fine location. tWill bear In
A big money maker fer some
one. Owners failing health, cause for selling,
Is going to Los Angeles Address Box NJ,
News Democrat, Cintou, Ohio. Gdl-7wl*
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07

FOR sALE-Eight room house. hot water
heat. large porch. bath room, sewer connec-
tions, gas, hardwood finish. slate roof.
everything modern. about eight minutes
from square; owner leaving town; price
$3.50. No. 500 Shorb st. Stark phone 479.
3d3-Spt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07

AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING-No matter
whether gasoline, steam or electric: we will
put 1t IN running order on short notice. the
chinery and experienced workmen now in
the city; prices right. CHIPS Cycle and
Automobile Exchange. 627-629 Mahoning st.
7-7-lm-Hn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-07
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LOST-Lady's gold watch at Meyers Lake,
Wednesday evening, between theatre and
pavilion. Finder will be rewarded II watch
Is returned to Postal Telegraph office. 6d3
wANTED--A girl for general housework.
Apply at 20S North Court st. 6d3
FOR sALE-Or trade on Canton property.
saw mil. including J. A. Fay plsner and
hatcher. cider press. outfit for boiling but
ter. boiler 10 20 horse power. practically
biysd 40 horse power engine shop m com
o. Good location for right man. 6mle
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-15
Powder Works in British COlum-
bia and Twelve Employees Are
Blown to Fragments.
COUNTRY SHAKEN FOR MILES.
Goodness of Man Engaged in Max
ing Nitrogiycerine in Il Distant
Building Alone Prevents
Another Disaster.

Nanaimo. British Columbia. Jan. IA
terrific double explosion occurred at the
Hamilton Powder Company's works. De-
parture Bay. this morning.
Simon Eta. James Fulforte and ten
Cinnamon were killed.
Only one body. that of Chinaman. was
recovered The others were absolutely
blown TO fragments.
The guncotton storage house exploded
first. the conclusion exploding the Gelig-
| mite. in the drying house 400 feet away
where the great loss of life occurred.
The ground was excavated to depth o!
six feet where the buildings stood The
buildings We're blown into kindiing wood
and scattered with fragments OF human
flesh over several acres.
The tramway was torn up and length,
of steel rail twined spirally around a tree
like whiplash.
James Preston. nitroslycer!ne maker.
had miraculous escape. and owed his life
TO his GOODNESS. He was running his ma
chinery. 40Oo feet from the explosion. when
1t occurred and was thrown down.
The window and a part of the wall was
blown in. but he kept his machinery run
ming in spite of the concussion. which al
most stopped ii, and never left his post,
thus preventing third explosion.
The works are three miles from Nanaimo
and broken windows here testify to the
tremendous force OF the explosion. The
sible to assign any cause. No witnesses sur
yiyed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-15

their way from the basement to the top
| floor following the staircase. Mr.. Barry
estimates the damage to the building and
contents at SS,0Co much of which is caused
by water.
PATENT SPIRAL FIRE ESCAPES
NOT USED BY OCCUPANTS.
The building is equipped with two patent
spiral fire-escape chutes. such a.. are in use
at the High School. at the northern
front end Of the main structure and one at
the southwestern end. The children and
the attendants have been thoroughly drilled
in the use of these fire escapes. and
great results We're looked for from them in
emergencies. Fortunately those children
who could avail themselves of the fire es-
capes We're not compelled to use them yes
terday.
Singularly enough. the adults who were
on the upper floors when the fire was dis
covered. and who might be expected to keep
their heads at such a time. forgot about
the fire escapes, and made their way
down the winding stairways through
the binding smoke. When their attention
was called to the fact that that was a
good time to demonstrate the utility Of
the chutes. they declared that in their ex-
citement they had entirely forgotten their
existence.
Mrs. H. NJ. Meier. president of the Benev-
olent Association under whose direction the
home is conducted. desires that tie rela-
tives and guardians of the children of the
home meet this morning at the office. No.
S0S Aubert avenue. to confer and devise
ways and means to care for the children
until the home can be put in condition. 1t
is also desired that those who are tenn
porarily caring for the older, children. who
were taken in charge by sympathetic
friends during the excitement, call at the
Office and make that fact known, so that
the matron may know exactly how and
where her charges are disposed of.
The Board of Trustees of the Benevolent
Association will take immediate steps to
repair the damage to the building