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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1900

Page

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Business Directory Banks Ufactors and Manufacturers

Directory notes local Banks and Ufactors listing manufacturers such as The Rigo Nine Portable and Semi Portable engines, ULLING MILL Jos Cornea proprietors, Glass Factory Green Glass Hollow Ware and Bottles, Ashllon Iron Bridge Co makers of bridges roofs and general structures, plus jeweler listings Col Von Kanel and Joseph Coleman with watches clocks and silverware on East Main and South Erie streets.

Mitrer Boel Flaake, &c Aasillon Iron Bridge CO

Marquette Michigan a Charming Summer Resort Reachable by Rail

Marquette on Lake Superior is highlighted as a charming summer resort accessible via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The description promises beautiful location, scenery, hotels, and immunity from hay fever, presenting Marquette as ideal for health and rest. Send four cents for The Lake Superior Country description of Marquette and the copper country to Geo H Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, IL.

Marquette Lake Superior Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Mich Copper Country Geo. H. Heafford Assenger Chicugy

Round Trip Fares to Denver and Nearby Cities

Public notice lists $31.50 round trips to Denver via Chicago with North Western routes. Includes Jado Springs Puebo destinations, dates July 3 to October 31, with quick two hour service and low rates to Greenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Hot Springs and Deadwood. Agents sell tickets through North Western Ry. Address D W Alavi 234 Superior Street Cleveland O.

Denver Jado Springs Puebo Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line Ocober Grenwood Springs Ogte Salt Lake City Hot Springs Eadwood S. Oak Aga de North- Western Ry D. W. Alavi Superior Street Cleveland

Woman Healed by Faith in Pittsburg Industry Woman Crump Case

Mrs Violetta Crump of Industry Pennsylvania after years of illness including spinal trouble and nervous disorder was reportedly cured by faith healing. She walked unaided to the pump and prepared a meal, ending long dependence on remedies. Now about 38, she resumed life at home as her testimony is released by Rev BE Whitesides.

Pittsburg Violetta Crump Industry Crump

Boers Their Own Gunners Rebuilt War Power Here

Allen Sangree in Ainslee's Magazine asserts Transvaal artillery is led by young Boers rather than foreign experts. He notes burghers aged 17 to 21 sight and operate cannons, build pontoons from railroad ties, and show superior marksmanship behind Boer parapets. Kruger rejects asylum in America, vows to die fighting for independence.

Kruger South Africa Transvaal Allen Sangree Ainslee Goodby America

John Clark Ridpath Dies After Illness In New York

Celebrated historian John Clark Ridpath died in Presbyterian Hospital New York from a complication of diseases. Born in April 1841 in Indiana he rose from schoolmaster to DePauw professor authoring major works including a popular US history and a four volume Cyclopaedia of Universal History. He briefly ran for Congress in Indiana as a Democrat.

Indiana New York Depauw Han Congress York John Clark Ridpath Presbyterian Hospital E. Ridpath LL. D Putnam County Ind Christianburg Samuel Matthews Virginia Asbury DePauw) University Aallemy Thorntown John Clare Ridpath Lawrenceburg Delauw United States Third States Garfield Frataun James G. Blaine Gladstone Webster’s Dictionary Arena Magazine Boston The

King Humbert’s Death Casts Italy Into Mourning at Monza

At Monza the body of King Humbert lies in state with Queen Marguerite and priestly vigil as crowds and nobility mourn. Cardinal Archbishop orders requiem mass. Milan witnesses scenes of shock as King Victor Emmanuel III heads to Brindisi. In Rome, a manifesto is issued in the absence of the new king.

Monza Humbert Marguerite Father Bignami Milan Bressi Mme Romela Victor Emmanuel III Brindisi Rome

China declares war amid siege and empire turmoil

A Tiensin dispatch dated July 21 reports China declared war on June 20 after the Tsung Li Yamen broke relations on June 19. The siege worsened with 2,000 Chinese killed, foreigners and locals sheltering in legations, and a July 17 truce after 26 days of bombardment.

Ca Ben London Tien Tsin Tsung-Li-Yamen China Baron von Ketteler Francis James I Unders Econverts Prince Lu Han-Liu College Morrison Reid Tementy PekMi

Japanese Hold Tientsin Amid Negotiation Push

Tokyo reports Japanese forces under Lt Col Shiba resist Tunng-Fuh-Siang troops at Tientsin while awaiting reinforcements expected by month’s end. Chinese authorities show willingness to negotiate as firing ceases. Casualties include Attache Kojina Captain Ando and six marines wounded. Narahara, a student, among others injured.

Uese Wuiy Washington Tien Tsin Peking Foreign Office Tokio Shiba Tunng-Fuh-Siang The Legation

Election Ordered in Cuba for Convention Delegates

War department announces general election in Cuba on the third Saturday of September to elect delegates to a Havana convention on the first Monday in November. The delegates will draft and adopt a constitution for Cuba.

Washington War Department Cuba Havana

Baseball Scores and Schedule From League Action

Yesterday's league games in Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston New York and more ended with varied scores and attendance. Notable results include St Louis 4 7 hits 8 errors losing to Philadelphia 1 18 hits 2 errors and Cincinnati winning 11 9 over Boston. Schedule shows Pittsburg at Brooklyn Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Boston and St Louis at Philadelphia. American League matchups include Minneapolis over Buffalo 10 0 and Chicago over Indianapolis 1 0. Historical notes add light social quips from period papers.

Philadelphia St. Louis Donahue Fraser McFarland Jones Origer Hurst Brooklyn Pittsburg Kennedy Naps Howell McGuire Tannehill Zimmer Terry Boston Hoston Cincinnati Lewis Cuppy and Sullivan Hahn Breitenstein Kahoe Swartwood New York Chicago Mercer Bowerman Warner Garvin Chance Umpre—O'day Minneapolis Buffalo Bailey Fisher Kerwin Spear Schreckengost Cannallon Indianapolis Katoll Sugden Gardner Powers McDonald Kansas City Cleveland Gear McManus Hoffer Chrisham Mannassau Milwaukee Detroit W. L. Pe Phila Cincinnat

Incensed Reply To Roosevelt At Toledo Meeting

The Ohio Association of Democratic Clubs opened a two day Toledo session at the Lyceum theater with leaders like George Fred Williams and Judge Tarvin present. Ex Governor Altgeld of Illinois plans to speak tonight in response to Roosevelt’s St Paul speech and the telegram exchange with Dr Reemelin notes Altgeld’s anger and intention to reply.

Toledo Ohio Association of Democratic Clubs Lyceum Theater George Fred Williams Massachusetts Judge Tarvin Kentucky Altgeld Illinois Theodore Roosevelt Timothy Tarsney Barkwith Michigan James M. Robinson Indiana H. H. McFadden Allen Smalley Upper Sandusky I BR. Sherwood Jones Reemelin Cincinnati Recemelin Rooseevelt St. Paul

Fate of two soldiers in Philippines deaths report

General MacArthur released a list of July to August deaths from disease and other causes among U.S. troops in the Philippines. The record includes numerous names and units across dysentery diarrhoea malaria and other illnesses, plus a case described as murdered by a comrade.

Philippines

Lieutenant Spurgin Dies From Shock After Surgery

A cable from General MacArthur reports First Lieutenant David G. Spurgin of the Twenty‑first Infantry died at 6:30 p.m. July 29 in Manila from shock following a surgical operation. Spurgin, born February 16, 1867 in Ohio, is listed as dead in the official dispatch. The report comes as Manila confirms the loss of the officer to post‑operative complications.

Manilla Washington War Department MacArthur Wahington David G. Spurgin Twenty-first Infantry Lietenant Spurgin Ohio

Bishop Moore to China for Shanghai posting

Bishop David H. Moore elected bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church with Shanghai as his stationary residence delivered a farewell address in Cincinnati and said he would depart for China on Wednesday. In New York, George Dixon broke his arm in two places and lost to Tommy Sullivan at Coney Island in the seventh round.

Cincinnati David H. Moore Methodist Episcopal Church Shanghai China Dixon Wight New York George Dixon Tommy Sullivan Brooklyn Coney Island

Powers Denounced Goebel Murder in Kentucky Trial

Caleb Powers testified in Georgetown on August 1 in the Goebel murder case. He described his actions on the day, denied talks of suspicion with companions, and recounted meetings in Louisville and Frankfort, a tense sheriff’s speech, and his attempts to secure a full investigation while avoiding life suspicions. He noted discussions with Yost and Bradley and his consideration of informing Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin.

Georgetown Caleb Powers Goebel Powers Walter Day John L. Powers Wharton Golder Frankfort Louisville Winfield Hotel Witnes Frankfurt Colton Burton Breckenridge County J. B. Matthews George Hemphill Commonwealth Franklin Golden Yost Bradley Catlin

Holding Out in Pekin Legations Await Reinforcements

The Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Colonel Shiba's July 28 letter from Pekin describing legations under siege since mid June and attacked nightly. Reinforcements from Tientsin are expected within a week. casualties include eight killed and sixty Europeans dead or wounded. The emperor and empress dowager are still in Pekin.

Associated Press The Independent Washington War Department Coolidge Tientsin Shiba Legation of Pekin Tientsi Wan Shosan Legation

All Safe and Well From Tientsin Dispatch

A Tientsin dispatch by Associated Press reports Major Waller of the American Marines received Minister Conger’s July 21 message noting no further action since July 16. Provisions exist for weeks but ammunition is scarce and bombardment threatened a general massacre if not relieved soon. Conger cited victory at Tientsin and expressed regret over the terrible cost. all are safe and well.

Lexpos Associated Press Tientsin Waller Conger

Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha Dies in Coburg

Victoria's son the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha died suddenly in Coburg from heart failure after a recent medical consultation revealed a cancerous growth at the root of his tongue. His death shocked London as the bells tolled and the royal announcement went out. The Duke will lie in state in England and the Duke of Albany succeeds to the title.

Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha England London Saxe- Coburg-Gotha Victoria Coburg Prince of Wales Royal Chapel Duke of Albany Vienna Losenau Royal High

Two Elders Painted Blue in Mansfield Mob Incident

About 4,000 residents mob Zion Elders A W McChicken and E P Fisher in Mansfield on Aug 1. They barricaded a home, threw rocks, and beat windows as the elders were dragged to a barrow works, stripped and painted blue, then held at the police station before the mayor ordered dispersal. The crowd sent a telegram to Dowie claiming the elders were dubbed blue and waiting for orders.

Mansfield Zion A. W. McChicken E. P. Fisher Chicago McChirkin M. Levens McFarlin Marion Pulver Fisher Barrow Works Brown Dowie Nntsplelers Ottermeren

Advance on Pekin From Tientsin Opens New Front

A Shanghai bulletin reports Allied forces advancing from Tientsin as sunken boats clog the Pei Ho river and a dam is lifted to flood the low country. The first engagement is expected at Pei Lang, signaling a widening theater in the campaign.

Loxvox Associated Press Shanghai Tientsin Pei Ho Pei Lang

Seymour to Command

Shanghai reports say consuls have asked Admiral Seymour of the British navy to lead Shanghai defenses. Forts are being garrisoned and provisioned to withstand a long siege should the Chinese attack the city.

Lospex Associated Press Shanghai Seymour

Transport Sails for Taku Destination

San Francisco August 1 Four companies of the Fifteenth Infantry four of the third cavalry and one engineers company embarked on the transport Meade this morning under sealed orders. The vessel sails toward an assumed destination of Taku China where the troops are to be deployed.

San Francisco Associated Press Fifteenth Infantry Third Cavalry Meade Taku

Witness Arrested in Goebel Perjury Case

Grorcetown Kentucky August 1 Witness Weaver who testified to a gun barrel seen from a window in the secretary of state office during the Goebel shooting was arrested today on a perjury warrant, at the defense lawyers' request They claim proof Weaver did not reach Frankfort until last Saturday.

Grorcetown Associated Press Weaver Secretary of State Goebel Frankfort

Ex-Governor Wolcott Named Ambassador to Italy

Ex-Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts accepts appointment as ambassador to Italy. The announcement comes from Washington on August 1, reported by the Associated Press.

Walsengton Associated] Press Wolcott Massachusetts Italy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Business Directory BANKS Aren Nion Nasional Bank Mosaillon Ohir H. L. McLain Etree the ‘Ab “Lok Ulling Mill Jos Cornea 4 Jewelers Col. von Kanel East Side Jewelry Store East Main Street Qseph Coleman Erie Street C. Ridpath Queen Marguerite Chirate Holland New York Evening Journal Philadelphia Times Roosevelt Atgeld George Fred Villains Variola Levi Williams Thirtieth Elza Kline Y First Albert C. Mercer Ernest Edelven Twelth Infantry Milton M. Reeder Thirty Ninth Volunteer Infantry Charley H. Murray Thirty-ninth Volunteer Infantry Fred Stephens Forty- Fifth Volunteer Infantry Morton H. Cook Erasmus Belt Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry Claude Taber Seventeenth Infantry Earl A. Guyton Twenty-fifth Infantry Shannon Proffett William H. McNamara Spurgin Whs Towne Lincoln Neb Charles A. Towne Br. Towne W. J. Bryan Bishop Moore Gobel Elpers Mansfield, C Transport Sails
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