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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1900

Page

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Watches and Jewelry Shop Ad at South Erie Street

Joseph Coleman aenier in Watches 2 Clocks Jewelry Silverware Musical Instruments No 6 South Erie Street.

Oseph Coleman Aenier Erie Street

Markets Report Caps Off A Busy Trading Day

The markets show mixed activity with grain futures quoting No 2 red wheat around 75 to 84 cents, corn firm at 44 percent, and oats steady. Cattle receipts are light with prices ranging from 3.50 to 5.60 per hundredweight, hogs steady at about 5.00 to 5.55, and sheep and lambs softer with lambs around 6.00 to 7.26 per hundredweight.

New Yore Aug St. Wheat Northern Duluth T Hard COBRN Hve State Pennsylvania Choice Massillon Saaveeredast

One Small Chance for Surgery Saved by Electric Bitters

Mrs J B Hani of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a fatal stomach and liver illness with no cure. After trying remedies she learned of Electric Bitters and, within seven days, recovered fully, regaining weight and health. Sold at Balisty's drug store for 50 cents.

J. B. Hani Lime Ridge Wis T. Balisty

Huntington death ends long railroad empire career

Raquette Lake New York August 15 Collis P Huntington president of the Southern Pacific and several other rail interests died at his Adirondack camp Pine Knot after a choking spell. His wife Mrs Huntington and secretary G T Miles were at his bedside. Fortune estimated at 40 to 50 million dollars. Survivors include partners and multiple railroad and shipping holdings. Burial arrangements to New York City with funeral date not announced.

Raquette Lake PL Hintington Southern Pacific Lallruoud Company Adirondacks Neghboring Lounsbery Huntington Oneonta N. Y New York New York City Wall Street S Tintington Tinntington Southern Pacific Company Pacific Mail Steamship Company Southern Pacific Railroad Company of California California Pacific Railroad Company Galveston, Quarrisburg & San Antonio Railroad Company Guatemala Cental Railroad Company Gulf, Western Tex & Quacific Railway Company Louna Western Railroad Company Mexican International Trailroad Company Morgan’s Louisiana & Texas Railroad & Steanship Western Ahrien Telegraph Company Detroit Gas Company Fuente Coal Company Metropolitan Trust Company Collis P. Wuntington Trarwinton Connn Tuntington Caldeslam London Hatsfeldt Huntineton Tatafeldt United States Me Wuntineton New Onelanndard Phinetas W. Noble Wnntington Passae California Tuptington & Hopkins Thuntington Mr. Huntington Elizabeth T. Stoddard Litchfeld Conn Sfuntington United Statees Senate Harwinton Ifuntington Collis Barbin

Cosas Harwinton figure built $50,000 memorial chapel

The article recounts Cosas Always admitted driven by ambition from Harwinton youth to a tinware pedlar, leaving school after a dispute with teacher Russell Wilson. About 15 years ago he returned, constructing a $50,000 granite memorial chapel for his mother Elizabeth Vincent Wuntington, presented to the Congregational church of Harwinton.

Cosas Young Huntington Russell Wilson Mr. Huntington Harwinton Elizabeth Vincent Wuntington Flarwinton

Gold Shipment Record Sets Export Peak From New York

New York Aug 15 largest bullion shipment from the city in a single day to Europe. Syndicate bankers move 8 162 000 in gold aboard Teutonic and St Paul with bars sent by Barth Magoun Co Treutelbach Ickelheimer Co and others totaling 5 162 000. Teutonic about 3 912 000 and St Paul 3 750 000. Shippings fulfill first British exchequer payment and rebate for advance settlements amid war loan dealings.

New York Teutonic St. Paul Barth, Magoun & Co Trei¢elbach, Ickelheimer & Co Baring, Magoun & Co the &R. Paul

Chairman Hanna Announces Advisers to National Committee

New York, Aug 15. Senator TWan na, chairman of the Republican national committee, announced the following advisory committee members including Senators Platt and Depew and several named figures from multiple states. Additional appointments will be made.

Platt, Depew Derrick Bishop Arnett New York Twanna Republican National Committee Thomas C. Platt Chauncey M. Depew The Ton Wim.l. Strong Samuel 3. Wainwright W. W. Gibbs Pennsylvania M. T. Werrick B. W. Arnett Chis Alex. Tevelle S. RB. Staymond Cyrus Field Adams Illinois Edward Rosewater Nebraska Tlon George von TF. Meyer Th Tinnkett Massachusetts Charles F. Brooker Connecticut Tea Nelson W. Altrich Rhode Island Thomas Towrey M. W. Grover Minnesota Wanna Indiana Tfon JOA Gary Maryland Ernest Lyon Irving M. Scott California W. M. Barbour John Kean New Jersey W. B. Clark C. Standard Missouri W. J. Stratton Colorado John J. Wilson Washington Charles Pfster Wisconsin Avin Li Ton Justice Stern Michigan TP. W. Mulne Kansas I. Farr Iowa Maule

Providential Rains In India Aid Famine Stricken Provs

London Aug 15 The latest dispatch from the viceroy of Thadija Lord Curzon of Kedleston to Lord Harmiton reports continued heavy rains across the famine affected provinces. Crop backwardness and high prices persist with restricted field labor demand. About 140,000 people are still receiving relief.

London Thadija Lord Curzon of Kedleston India George Harmiton

Amalgamated Wage Conference Opens in Detroit

In Detroit on August 15, T J Sheer and J Williams of the Amalgamated Association of Steel Workers arrived with about 40 general committee members. James TL Nutt and other steel manufacturers representatives joined discussions. A joint conference followed with efforts to adjust the puddlers scale amid lingering differences. Williams said no strike is certain if agreement remains elusive and adjournment for further meetings is possible.

Detroit Mich T. J. Sheer John Williams Alabamated Association of Steel Workers James TL Nutt Manufacturers’ Association of Steel Asso Williams

Actress Fatally Poisoned on Stage in Budapest

London Aug 15. While performing at the Royal Opera house in Budapest the well known opera singer Mme Nemethy drank a virulent poison mistaken for colored water on stage. She collapsed before the audience and died an hour later.

London Royal Opera House Budapest Mme. Nemethy

Ferrell Arraigned In Pennsylvania Railway Murder Case

Nosslyn E. Ferrell pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Jamiten amid hundreds. He waived examination and was held without bond. Ferrell collapsed twice, moaning for his mother as his fiancée Miss Costlow, prostrate, visited him in secret. A package for Ferrell’s possible bounty or contents was found in Lockport awaiting claimant. A guard guarded him to prevent self harm while physicians treated him.

Marysville Nosslyn EL. Ferrell Lane Jamiten Columbus Miss Costlow Ferrell Goodby Ferrel Costlow Lockport To &C. Wy. Caryler American Express Merrell Ohio Express Messenger Lane Consignies Adams Express Company Mills

American Losses Heavier in Panay

Manila reports from the Visayas show intensified insurgent activity in Panay last month with higher American casualties than any month since January. General Mojieu and General Luchin command garrisons on Samar as rebels ambush towns, shell the hills, and avoid direct large contacts. The rebels hold ample ammunition and operate in notable force, while Cebu is disturbed and amnesty effects fade. American money is now accepted for public dues at a fixed rate, and Benguet Province sees a push for a convalescent hospital as tranquillity returns there.

Manila Ang Visayas Samar Ishind Linehan Dave Gener MacArthur General Wright Major Mans Benguet Philippine Commission Luzon

Message of Conger Not Made Public

Washington reports the state department received a message from Minister Conger but kept it confidential. The ciphered dispatch, dated or not, did not indicate Pekin setbacks or progress and will not alter General Chaffee’s instructions. Officials foresee heavy artillery needed for Pekin walls and hope for a peaceful Chinese solution as allied forces close on the sacred capital.

Washington State Department Department of State Conger Iim Funk Atlee Root Messi Pekin Chaffee Ho Si Wu Ching

Landing of British Marines Sparks Worldwide Protest

Washington reports show France and Germany opposing the landing of British troops at Shanghai. Britain asserts the action could redraw control of the Yangtze Kiang region, with diplomatic representations to London from both Paris and Berlin. The United States aligns with Russia in viewing the incident as part of broader Eurasian concerns.

Washington United Shanghai United States Iren Brance Hermany London France Germany Sianghai Yangsze Kiang Valley China Lis Pekin Russia

Fall of Pekin Amid Reports of Attacks and Executions

Dispatches from Shanghais dated August report Pekin under renewed assault on the legations with few defenders. Prince Tuan and about a hundred high officials are said to have fled. Cheng Yin Iuan’s execution fears spread terror, and Yu Lu, former viceroy of Chi Li, is believed killed in battle at Yuan Tsun.

London Shang Pekin Angus Prince Tuan Cheng Yin Iuan China Yu Lu Chi Li Yuan Tsun

Funeral of Baron Russell in London

Baron Russell of Killowen was buried in London after a low mass led by his brother Father Russell. Attendees included Lord Rosebery, Mr. Chode, the American ambassador, and Francis Rowle representing the American Bar Association.

Father Russell London Baron Russell Killowen Jord England Lord Roseberry Chode Francis Rowle American Bar Association

A Day in Wall Street Reports Adjustment of Wage Schedule

News from New York August 15 describes wage schedule adjustments lifting American Tinplate 3 points and Kindred Properties 11.5, lifting market sentiment across stocks. Railroads held the lead with large blocks in Atchison, Kansas City Southern and Tacoma lines, while Baltimore & Ohio and Southern Pacific lagged briefly. The sal-treasury posted a $7.014 million gain. government trade data showed July and year-to-date surpluses, underscoring US strength in exports and capital markets today.

New York Atchisons St. Paul Baltimeare & Ohio Southern Pacific Aade Southern Dacific C. P. Uuntington Bears Sal-Treasury United States Eastphonnd Seaboard

Butter Sue Wanted in Chicago Banter

Confusing old time dialog notes aNew Wife seeks butter for biscuits while Denler Stall asks for a sale. The exchange reflects light dialogue amid daily生活 customs in Chicago News.

Sue Denler Chicago News

League Games Yesterday in Multiple Cities

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues with details on teams, runs, hits, errors, battery pairings, umpires and attendances. Highlights include Philadelphia vs St Louis, Chicago vs Boston doubleheaders, Pittsburgh vs New York, and American League games in Detroit Cleveland Minneapolis Milwaukee and inter state matchups with towns Wheel, Fort Wayne and Marion listed for today’s schedule.

St. Lems St. Lows Philadelphia Young and Criger Orth and Murphy Terry Chicago Boston Taylor and Chane Cuppy and Sullivan Hurst Chicnago Menefee Dexter Dineen Lewis and Sullivan Pittsburg New York Leever Shriver Murcer Grady Umpre —Swartwood Battenes Chesbro O'Conner Hawley Bowerman O'Day Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Sumts Gans Dwy Minneapolis Minneapols Kansas City Banadella Fisher Cantillon Milwaukee Dowling Smith Sugden McDonald Wheeling Bectors New Castle Ora York Poule and Ritter Langan Latumier Brow Pardee and Boyd Thomas and Graffius Fort Wa Bert Wayne Tolulo Ltros Swaimsad Bergen Joga Hannaford Marion Columbus Joese Lych Wolfe Dayton Mansfield Ram Toledo Fort Wayne

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