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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
1
A parade of testimonials from women across the states praising Peruna for pelvic and other catarrh related ailments. They claim cures, improved strength, and renewed health after long suffering. The letters urge others to try Peruna and request a free catarrh book from Dr. Hartman in Columbus.
A fragment listing several local firms including Thesh- Keig nine Portable Saw ates Mac 263, Jos. Corns & n proprietors in Merchant Bar and Black mit. Iron-nem Mita Gres GLASS FACTORY and Green Glass Hollow Ware. Also notes of ASSILLON IRON BRIDGE CO and C F VOX XANEL East Side Jewelry Store and OSHPA COLEMAN watchmaker. Includes No 5 South Erie street addresses.
Round trip fares offered from Chicago via Union Pacific and Northwestern lines to Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo with travel windows from July 3 to October 31. Limited one day rates listed for Glenwood Springs, Salt Lake City, Sage City, Hot Springs, and other western points. Fast service advertised. agents at 234 Superior Street Cleveland handle details and tickets.
Mrs George Long of New Giraisville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving two lives after a severe cough kept her awake. She reports a bottle cured her hot and then cured Mr Long of pneumonia. The medicine is praised for throat chest and lung cures with guarantees and trial bottles at the local drugstore.
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a woman enslaved by disease for five years who gains freedom after using Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised as a cure for female illnesses nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Each bottle is guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by Z T Baltzly.
P. A. Danforth of La Grange, Qa., suffered a running leg sore for six months and writes Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in ten days. The salve is advertised as best for ulcers, wounds, burns, boils, pain, or piles with a cure guaranteed, priced at 25 cents. Sold by Z. T. Baltz, druggist.
Bismarck's iron nerve attributed to splendid health and indomitable will, and readers are urged to use Dr. King's New Life Pills to develop brain and body. The ad claims benefits for overall vitality and energy, with a price of 25 cents at Baltzly's drug store.
W B Conklin of Bowersville Ohio endorses Foley's Kidney Cure, claiming greater relief than months of treatment. Rhystele declares no substitutes. Rider and Snyder sponsor the notice, dated in the local HRPHIVE section.
A Vienna era of August reports that Secretary Hay’s firm China stance pleases the North German press. The Weserzeitung notes Washington will not act alone, aligning America with Berlin and other powers in a milder tone. Boxers in Tianjin are linked to the murder of a German envoy.
Testimony by Corporal Milt Trasper of Barboursville shows the fatal shot came from the third story of the executive building, not the secretary of state's office. He saw the window raised and smoke but did not see the gunman. Defense challenges Culton testimony about a prior agreement with the prosecution.
An 1880s booster ad declares Hall's Catarrh Cure a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, with 100 reward for any failed case. It describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges readers to obtain testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also billed as best.
William J. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson travel by special train to Indianapolis for nomination ceremonies. Crowds greet the Democrats in multiple stops at Kankakee Lafayette and more while leaders and families attend extensive receptions at the Grand Hotel.
Former congressman Charles A Towne announces he will not accept the Populist vice presidential nomination. He explains his decision, cites the Kansas City circus, lauds Bryan Stevenson ticket, and notes his duty to support the Bryan Stevenson ticket while declining his own candidacy. The letter reflects reform ideals and party unity amid cross‑party nominations.
Governor George W. Atkinson of West Virginia met with Republicans in New York on August 8 to discuss labor issues and coordinate support. Attendees included B. Hlins, ARL White, and other West Virginia candidates as they prepared for a Labor Day gathering near Albany.
After a late night conference with the President the dispatch to Consul General Goodnow and the viceroys carries near an ultimatum demanding immediate action. A second message to Minister Conger promises relief to Pekin as the State Department awaits a reply. President McKinley plans to return to Washington next week with Mrs. McKinley.
An unknown small boy grabbed money from a box on Hugh Seifert’s delivery wagon in front of the South Mill Street meat market at 10 a.m. Monday and ran. Winfred Hug witnessed the act but could not catch him. The loot was just over 81 cents. The thief dropped a silver cloth while fleeing. police notified. Becker photograph gallery to close for two weeks starting August 15, asking customers with unfinished work to call before then.
From Wasuineros August 8 a dispatch from Minister Conger dated unknown reports the legation group still besieged near Pekin. Conditions worsen with imperial troops firing daily and ammunition provisions running low. Two Yamen ministers executed. United States legation members reportedly safe for now. Chinese edict allows open communication with Pekin ministers. Cipher messages possible.
The Green Glass Bottle Blowers Association and manufacturers ended an eight day conference in Atlantic City with a seven percent net list price increase restoring pre 1893 prices. Cash payments end company stores, apprentices rise to one per ten journeymen, and moching men base pay on average earnings. Eight hour day concession was withdrawn and the pact begins in September.
Sir Claude McDonald reported from the House of Commons that shelling paused on July 16 while rifle fire continued at imperial and Boxer positions. Casualties tallied at sixty plus hundred ten wounded, with over two hundred women and children at the legation. Admiral Seymour's dispatch described twelve thousand allies assaulting the Chinese entrenched line two miles from Tientsin at Hsiku, driving the Chinese north as forces reached Peitsang.
A parade started at 1 15 this afternoon in Granapolis then moved to Military Park for speeches. Senator Jones introduced by Mayor Taggart introduced Mr Richardson. Mr Bryan spoke long, Governor Thomas of Colorado announced Adlai Stevenson nomination, Stevenson replied briefly.
A dispatch to the Japanese consul from Shangial reports that Chinese forces renewed attacks at Pekin. It says the garrison has only twenty six cartridges per man and six days of provisions remain while the Japanese secretary died of wounds and Ming ministers were said to be alive but under threat.
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