Long Distance Telephone and Bryan Adlai Bryan Link
The Independent notes Chinese threats from Li Hung Chang will fail to deter allied forces heading to Pekin for reparation. It recalls Adlai Stevenson’s past silver views supporting sound money and equal value. Foulke informs Hornley of his campaign readiness and cites Jefferson, Monroe, and Livingstone in praising expansion of American influence under McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Muy
China
Adiai E. Stevenson
Illnois
William J. Bryan
Adiaion
Gen Chaffee Arrival Triggers China Advance
Observers note General Chaffee's arrival at Tientsin shifts policy toward an immediate forward move on Pekin. The American commander departed Chefoo July 30 and is expected to lead a rapid advance, with Wu Ting Fang puzzled by the delay and comparisons drawn to Zachary Taylor's 6,000 men reaching central Mexico.
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Chaffee
Tientsin
China
Chefoo
Pekin
Wu Ting Fang
Zachary Taylor
Mexico
Democratic Working Man Reverses Vote For Bryan
A Massillon worker recounts wages and employment shifts from 1892 to 1898, detailing a switch from Democrat to Republican due to economic conditions. He notes prior support for Cleveland and Bryan but now supports the Republican ticket to avoid a return to 1886 conditions, asserting twelve Democrat neighbors share his view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Massillon
Sun
Grover Cleveland
Bryan
Democratic Plans Foresee Turmoil and Territorial Shifts
A William Jennings Bryan aligned platform promises sweeping changes in foreign policy and domestic commerce. It envisions Puerto Rico becoming a territory or independence, Cuba abandoned with officials withdrawn, and Philippines to be governed without force. The piece warns of militarism, economic upheaval, and a tariff shift, arguing Dem plans threaten free institutions and U.S. industry.
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Wasnixeros
Speers
Kansas City
Bryan
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Philippine Archipelago
United States
South Africa
Lincoln
Europe
Asia
Cleveland
Tri Partite
Rope Sense in Animals and Nerves of Fear
A note from Wide World Magazine describes a phenomenon called rope sense. Horses or steers roped hard briefly learn to stand still when rope drags across their backs even if not caught. The author likens this to dodging a clothesline in the dark, implying a learned threat-detection sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide World Magazine
Why She Enjoyed It Scottish Minister Story
A Sunday scene with a Scottish minister returning home who is praised by an old woman for his preaching. She says she enjoys the day because she gets a good seat, highlighting a humorous moment from Scottish Nights.
Queer Lot and Stranger In Town Speak of Family Ties
The dialogue paints a critical view of a community with many queer people and a wife distinct from the speaker's family. It conveys social attitudes and personal identity within a historical frame, referencing a lantern clock from Charles I and an emerging topic on submarine volcanoes challenging navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Secret Report Nods to Massillon Water Plant Deal
Monday council meeting notes reveal a confidential Chapin report valuing the Massillon Water Supply plant near 290000, with potential buyer hints if not purchased. Weiler’s resignation joke, Koontz elected to the decennial board, and measures to study Borden and Clay streets plus a civil service exam date were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Weiler
Routh
Ivis
Chapin
Kouth
A. Shorb
Borden Avenue
Johns
Clay Street
Mr. Johns
W. F. Brown
Council Chamber
Rear End Collision Near Strasburg Injures Crew
A foggy July 31 crash at Strasburg involving a Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling freight train saw the second section rear end the first while the forward crew worked elsewhere. The second section’s engine tipped, cars piled. the engineer and fireman escaped by leaping free. No long train delays. traffic rerouted via a side track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Curious Youths Invite Postal Prank Sparks Police Lesson
A hotel clerk recalled idle youths pawing unclaimed mail to read superscriptions under assumed names. One fall a youth used a peculiar alias, prompting central office detectives near the desk to detain him. Officials learned he was not the Chicago crook, but the scare led him to abandon the prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Office
Chicago
Police
New York News
Canton Enlists Five For Philippines Service
Sergeant Donohue at the Canton recruiting station secures Emil Geant John Emanuel Wm Foltz John Hoover and David Bess for the United States forces in the Philippines after physicals ranging from 5 to 98 percent. They depart for Cleveland then Presidio with plans to join infantry and cavalry units. Additional notices list estate filings transfers and probate actions in nearby townships and Massillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Donohue
Emil Geant
Third Cavalry
John Emanuel
Florist
Wm. Foltz
Teamster
John Hoover
Farmer
Canston
David Bess
Strasburg
Cleveland
Presidio
Cal
United States
Philippines
Grant
Cavalry
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Brewer
Ft. Logan
Ark
Ft. Thomas
Signal Corps
Hospital Corps
Mary A. Porter
Lawrence Township
Maurice Smith
Massillon
Tillie Smith
Wm. F. Ricks
Mary Snodgrass
Columbian Heights
Lyde A. Goudy
Charlotte Hassler
Euscarawas Township
J. P. Hassler
Governor Nash visits Canton amid official reception
Canton on August 1 reports Governor Nash arriving with about a hundred state officials and guests by special Ft Wayne train. They met at the station, were welcomed by President McKinley, and dined at Yohe and Barnett hotels before the President’s 1 35 departure for Washington. Separately, Dr Risey returned from Washington, and local painters invite Massillon craftsmen to a Meyers Lake picnic August 23. Also recorded are final accounts in several estates, probate filings, guardianship appointments, and marriage licenses for local residents.
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Canton
Nash
Ft. Wayne Road
McKinley
Yohe
Barnett
Washington
Edgemere
Ft. Wayne
Risey
Cortelyou
Massillon
Meyer's Lake
Samuel Emser
Lawrence Township
Minniek Held
Tuscarawas Township
Jacob FE. Crites
Mary A. Reese
Beach City
David Johnson
Della M. McFarren
Justus
Niagara Falls Excursion To Cleveland Lorain & Wheeling Ry
A Niagara Falls excursion is offered this Saturday August 18 1900 with the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway promoting affordable fare. Consult travel agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Fells
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Ry
Low Priced Farms Offer From Ban croft & Company
Advertisement listing 100 farms for sale at very low prices in Ashtabula County Ohio. Inquiry directed to H N Bancroft & Company Jefferson Ashtabula Co Ohio with a promise of addresses and farm sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula County
H. N. Bancroft & Company
Jefferson, Ashtabula Co
Ohio
Ensign Bagley Council Elects Officers for Six Months
Officials named for Ensign Bagley Council No. 128 Junior Order of United American Mechanics R.8 Hardgrove councillor Clarence Sehworm vice councillor Frank G Harrison recording secretary J. L. Hoover assistant recording secretary C B R Mills triennial secretary C S Manley treasurer James Jacoby conductor W Angstadt warden Eugene Shorh inside sentinel William Griffith outside sentinel Clarence Howard chaplain F G Harrison C N Oatman and J E Johns trustees as six month term. All members invited to attend August 8 for three initiations installation of officers and refreshments after business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Bagley Council
Order of United American Mechanics
Hardgrove
Clarence Sehworm
Frank G. Harrison
J. L. Hoover
C. B R. Mills
Manley
James Jacoby
W. Angstadt
Eugene Shorh
Inside Sentinel
William Griffith
Outside Sentinel
Clarence Howard
F. G. Harrison
C. N. Oatman
J. E. Johns
Harperove
Peruna cited by Mantell and others in Columbus
A letter from Dr. Hartman and testimonials from Columbus residents praise Peruna as a tonic for nerves and catarrh. Mantell and Mrs. C. C. Filler describe relief from nervous dyspepsia and prostration, while noting catarrh as a nervous symptom. Dr. Hartman offers a free book.
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Robert B. Mantell
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
R.B. Mantell
C. C. Filler
South Fourth Street
Peruna
FATAL STROKE CLAIMS MASSILLON WOMAN ELERY
Mrs Lovina Ellery of 80 East Oak Street dies after a Sunday night apoplexy at 9 80 Monday morning age 61 born in Cornwall England widow of John Ellery. She led a trio of large family run stores in Massillon Uhrichsville and Lancaster and was active in church and women’s groups. Survivors include six children John Albert Ellery Lovina Stowe Frederick Ellery William Ellery and Philip Ellery. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Lovina Ellery
East Oak Street
England
America
Vermont
Canada
Ohio
Akron
Ellery
Massillon
Elery
Frederick Ellery
Massilton
Uhrichsville
Lancaster
Philip Ellery
West
John W. Kagey
State Hospital
C. A. Kagey
Ashland
Mansfield
Massillon Hospital
Toledo
Catherine Harger
Jacob Harger
Harger
East Tremont Street
C. M. Roberts
Two Excursions Planned From Massillon Depot
Indications point to the success of P F Shriber s Oklahoma homeseekers excursion leaving Massillon depot of the C L W railway at 3 30 pm Tuesday August 7. Between forty and fifty residents plan to attend. St Joseph s Catholic church to hold its annual picnic at Euclid Beach Park Cleveland August 28 with a special C L W train service for excursionists.
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P. F. Shriber
Oklahoma Homeseekers
Massillon
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Euclid Beach Park
Cleveland
Advertised Letters at Massillon Post Office 1900
List of unclaimed letters as of July 31 1900 includes LADIES and several named individuals such as Mrs Jas Nettle Mrs Stoner Mrs Mery MER Chas P Anderson Harry Kelley L Blizzard L W Mills Birt Bosch Mathias Snyder D C Cook J R Stewart Henry C Cramer H C Warner Willie Gardner and Jos Yohn The Phoenix Dry Goods Co notes letters calling for the above names and asks recipients to claim them at Massillon post office Louis A Koons P M
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Massillon
Nettle
Jas
Stoner
Mery
Mer
Card of Thanks to Friends of Mrs. Fitzgerald
The Fitzgerald family expresses gratitude for sympathy and condolence shown after their bereavement. Richard Fitzgerald and family thank friends for support during this difficult time.
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R. Fitzgerald
Richard Fitzgerald
Piles Cured Without the Knife by Guaranteed Ointment
Druggists announce Pazo Ointment to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in days with a money back guarantee. Six days for ordinary cases sixteen for worst cases. One application provides relief. Sold with No Cure No Pay at $1. Hood’s Sarsaparilla recommended.
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Massillon
West Virginia State Fair Opens Its Twentieth Exhibition
The West Virginia State Fair begins its twentieth annual exhibition at the model grounds on Wheeling Island on September 10. The fair will feature an augmented racing programme and a better overall arrangement than before, with grounds open until 2 AM daily and electric lighting. Attendees from West Virginia, Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania are expected, and detailed notices will follow.
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Wheeling Island
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Rapid Relief
Scientists reveal methods to obtain natural digestants combined with substances aiding digestive organs. The product Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food and permits plenty of nourishing meals while stomach troubles are radically cured by its medicinal agents. Pleasant to take with quick relief claimed. Rider & Snyder advertise Chas. WV. Cupples 189 W Tremont St.
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Rider & Snyder
Chas
W. Cupples
W. Tremont
Chas. WV
Cupples
W. Tremont Street
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Richmond
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Jefferson
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Hornley
Livingstone
Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic
Kan
Sas City Platform
Charles I
Council On Engineer’s Water Works
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Blark County
Hood
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Catherine
Hargar
Oklahoma
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Euclid Beach
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