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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1899

Page

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Local Businesses and Travel Offerings in Cleveland Area

A downtown directory lists ASBILLON GLASS FACTORY and IRON BRIDGE CO. along with F. VON KANEL East Side Jewelry and JOSEPH COLEMAN Watches in Erie street. An advisory promotes travel between Cleveland and Buffalo aboard the Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company steamers, noting nightly and daily service between Cleveland, Buffalo and Toledo.

Assillon Glass Factory Asbillon Iron Bridge CO von Structures Ne . F. von Kanel East Side East Main Street Qseph Coleman Erie Street Cleveland Buffalo Toledo Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Company

Colorado and Return Fare and Schedules Featured

Advertises $31.50 round trip Chicago to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs with Colorado Special leaving Chicago daily at 10 am and Pacific Express at 10:30 pm. Details include return validity to Sept 30 1899, dining car meals, and connections via other lines. Also cites cheaper Alexandria Bay and return and a 15 day Massillon trip, plus medical ads for Slusser’s Headache Tablets and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething.

Colorado Chicago , North-Western Railway Chicago Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Pacific Express Slusser Alexandria Bay Massillon

School Dresses Odd Lots and Dress Goods Sale

New season dress goods arriving soon as we clear surplus lines. Odd lots 75c to 1.00 and 35c yard imports, 25 to 85c yard, double width 5c yard. Silks offered vigorously with rich taffetas at 50c yard and choice wash goods 5c yard. Send for samples for girls fall wear and everyday gowns.

McKinley speech at Cliff Haven cheers patriotic reception

President McKinley visited the Catholic Summer School of America in Puartspura New York with Cortelyou. The audience waved flags and sang before he praised national unity and the flag's symbol of liberty. He spoke slowly with one raised voice during the line about the flag carried to a triumphant peace.

Puartspura N. Y McKinley Cortelyon Catholic Summer School of America Cliff Haven Lake Cramplain Donizetti M. J. Lavelle Catholic Summer School Father Lavelle United States Mr. Cortelyou John S. Wise Guy V. Henry Edmund Rice Sibley Franklin Smith M. Weed James Laughlin Archdiocese of Philadelphia Willian M. Brine Willington Del John P. Chidwick Maine

Great Men to Preach at Chicago Fall Festival

Bishop Samuel Fallows announced plans for a closing day program on October 8 featuring renowned pulpit orators from across the United States and Europe. Acceptances have come in from several noted Protestant and Catholic churchmen as Chicago prepares for the event.

Chicago Samuel Fallows Union Europe

Bryan Leads Big Iowa Democratic Convention Audiences

Des Moines reports the Democratic state convention opening with William J. Bryan addressing about 5,000 at the Auditorium while General Weaver spoke for an hour at the Tabernacle. Combined crowds reached roughly 15,000, exceeding venue capacity for both meetings.

Des Moines William J. Bryan Tabernacle Weaver Bryan

Bryan Support From Tammany Echoed By Governor Stone

Governor William J. Stone commented on a New York dispatch about Richard Croker allegedly endorsing William Jennings Bryan. Stone suggested Croker’s praise could signal Tammany Hall backing Bryan, predicting limited opposition to Bryan at the convention despite Croker’s stated nonendorsement.

Stone Tammany Croker

All Democrats Want Harmony Says Harrity in Saratoga

Former Democratic National Chairman William Harrity, returning from Saratoga Springs, says there were no conferences among leading Democrats. He notes informal talks and a hoped for conservative 1900 platform to unite independents and Democrats regardless of silver coinage views.

Harrity PaHivapenpoia William ¥. Harrity Saratoga Springs N. Y Saratoga

Warships Fail to Free Grounded Transport Hooker

Manila August 16 United States warships Baltimore and Concord tried to tow the transport Hooker formerly the Panama free from grounding in the north channel off Corregidor Island a week ago. Officials now deem it unlikely the Hooker can be floated.

Manila United States Baltimore Concord Hooker Panama Corregidor Island

Treason Case Involving Mosetig and Stolen Plans

Vienna report states government official Mosetig confessed to stealing emergency mobilization plans and delivering them to a man named Ziboworski who allegedly passed them to French and Russian agents. Mosetig claims he sold the plans for 200 florins and Ziboworski fled without paying.

Mosetig Vienna Ziboworski France Russia

Tragedy in Hast Middlebury Sparks Family Strife

Fred Eastwood of Greenfield New Jersey shot and killed Frank Fenn his brother in law and wounded Mrs Eastwood. Edgar C Brown surrendered after attempting suicide. Mrs Eastman's injuries are dangerous. The tragedy stems from drink and family troubles.

Mipplebury, Vi Fred Eastwood Greenfield N. J Frank Fenn

Feuds Rise in Clay County Kentucky War Clouds Gather

In Clay county Kentucky four feuds loom as conflict heats between the Benges and Stapletons near Bengetown following a fatal clash months ago. Tensions on Red Bird creek flare between the Sizlores and Ashers with both sides armed.

Loxpos Clay County Bengetown Red Bird Creek

Let Guerin Have His Choice Chooses Self Imprisonment or Arrest

Paris reports M Waldeck-Rousseau and M Lepine discussed Guerin arrest options. To avoid further bloodshed at victims’ funerals the premier opted not to risk more lives and offers Guerin a choice between self imprisonment or arrest.

Paris M. Waldeck-Rousseau M. Lepine M. Guerin

Edmonton survivors report Klondike voyage deaths and suffering

Eighteen more Edmonton trail survivors reach Edmonton NWT and report ten deaths and much suffering. Rioting between church opponents occurs in Londonderry and Belfast. A gasoline cottage explosion at Mt Gretnaars Harrisburg harms William Miller. Fire destroys St Peter's Episcopal church in Westchester.

Greenwood S. C Joca Rio Jonviro Brazi Edmonton Klondike N. W.T Perot London San Domingon Londonderry Belfast Ireland Charles Hetten Harrisburg Mt. Gretnairs William Miller Westchester St. Peter's Episcopal Church Lous

Five New Regiments In Campaign Into Luzon Interior

Washington Aug 16 Secretary Root and Adjutant General Corbin discussed army strength equipment and supplies amid talk of enlisting officers for more volunteer regiments but no decision to call for additional troops was made. Five regiments may be organized as transportation issues in the Philippines prompt extensive moves from the railroad. Mules are being sent to Manila to haul wagons and to form a pack train for teams where cars cannot be used. The campaign after the rainy season is planned along the railroad and into the Luzon interior.

Washington Root Corbin Philippines War Department Manila General Otis Luzon

Negros and Cebu in a Turmoil

Arrivals and mail advices from Negros and Cebu report insurrection gaining strength in both islands once friendly to the autonomist government. Fear of outbreaks grows especially in Cebu where leading men have joined the insurrection. Wealthy residents plan to depart. Justices Llorente and Melliza traveled from Manila to oppose the uprising. Insurgent bands operate in Negros, destroying plantation property and triggering compensation claims.

Ma4aina Hongkong Negros Cebu Schurman United States Advisory Commission For the Philippines Llorente Melliza Supreme Court Manila Cuba

Prisoners from Yorktown Plead for Aid amid Suffering

San Francisco reports a Philippine jail reveal that Yorktown prisoners led by Lt Gilmore endured starvation, beatings, and disease. Letters secreted under stones describe dire conditions and demand assistance. names of Yorktown men listed among captives and sent to General Lawton.

San Francisco Philippines Gilmore Yorktown San Isidro Lawton Albert Lowenshon Lowenshon Steawhip Zealandia J. C. Gilmore U.S. N W. Wilson C.0. M P. Vandevil S. M.M W. Ellsworth Coxswain S. Edwards S. Brisclose O. G A. B. Pearson F. Anderson Balor A. D. Brice E. Houneman Nevada Cavalry A. Bishop Third Artillery H. H. Huber Hospital Corps J. O’brien

Senator Hayward Stricken At Nebraska Picnic

Senator M L Hayward collapsed with apoplexy in Brownville Nebraska while giving an address at a Modern Woodmen picnic. He recovered briefly then lost consciousness and was moved to a nearby residence. His wife and son arrived from Nebraska City. his condition remained precarious though doctors held some hope.

OmanHa M.L. Hayward Brownville Neb Nebraska City

General Brooke to be recalled for Cuba policy review

Washington reports General Brooke will be summoned to consult with Secretary Root on Cuban affairs. Colonel Kennon said Brooke's cautious, conservative plan has general approval and aims to adapt old structures to new needs with minimal friction. Elections were seen as distant, with Spaniards in Cuba granted one year to declare citizenship before any vote.

Washington Brooke Root Cuba Kennon Thirty-fourth Infantry Havana Kennen

Charity effort to aid Porto Ricans expands committee

New York August 16 Governor Roosevelt accepts chairmanship of an enlarged Merchants' association committee formed to aid Porto Ricans after the hurricane. Subscriptions total 2030 dollars. 14 cases of clothing and medicines have already been sent.

Roosevelt New York Merchants’ Association Colonial and Society War Root The

Deaths In Cuba Reported By General Brooke

In Cuba distant death notices list Sergeant Charles H. Peek of the First Infantry dying of typhoid in Finar Del Rio on August 12 and Malvin Arrington of the Tenth Cavalry dying of pneumonia in Holguin on August 10.

Cuba Wasnixetox Brooke Finar del Rio Charles KH. Peek Holguin Malvin Arrington Tenth Cavalry Pneumonis

Hope for Labors Rennes recounts attack and adjournment

In Rennes Aug 16 Labori was carried by ambulance to Prof Basel's residence after a wound in a court case. Doctors remain hopeful but urge caution about returning to the court martial. An adjournment request was filed with writt en applications by Dewance and Captain Dreyins. Labori's coat was rifled and pockets emptied during the assault, but he kept the wallet and notes for cross examination safe. The attacker remains at large amid suspicions of anti Dreyfus sentiment aiding him.

Rennes France M. Labori Basel AL. Demange M. Dewance Dreyins Jonaust Dreyfus Associated Press Labori Mercier M. Labor AL. Lavori

Pennsylvania Militia to Honor Tenth Regiment in Pittsburg

A Pennsylvania committee including Governor Stone Roden Pitcairn and E M Bigelow arrives in Plattsburg to invite President McKinley to the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment reception in Pittsburg upon their Philippines return. The president accepts and will travel Aug 26 and arrive Aug 27, with a grand military review featuring the full state militia.

Governor Stone Robert Pitcairn E. M W. Bigelow Plattsburg Stone Pennsylvania Roden Pitcairn E. M. Bigelow Pittsburg McKinley Philippines

Miami's New President Elected at Oxford Ohio

Ohio and national notices record Rev Dr David Stanton Tappan of Portsmouth chosen as Miami University president to succeed Dr Thompson who moves to Ohio State. Other items note colored Masons unhappy with McKinley silence on lynching and commissions, a McLean delegation at Zanesville, and a Cleveland strike scene with a car shot at.

David Stanton Tappan Portsmouth Cincinnati Miami University Oxford, W First Presbyterian Church Thompson Ohio State University Columbus Tappan Waza Edwin M. Stanton Lincoln Springfield Whic McKinley RK. W. Tyler Charles Marsnall Cleveland W. A. Parnam Willam Hunley Ioledo W. J. Parnam

Morse dies of typhoid in Manila linked to President McKinley kin

Washington August 16 General Otis reports the death of Second Lieutenant Joseph B Morse Ninth infantry from typhoid fever Soon after his May 1 appointment he served in Manila and was selected from the First California heavy artillery He was related by marriage to President McKinley having married Ida McKinley daughter of David McKinley the president's brother

Washington Otis Joseph B. Morse Ninth Infantry Morse Manila California McKinley Ida McKinley David McKinley

Desperate Fight With Robbers in China Kills Soldiers

Cantos China Aug 16 Five honored soldiers surrounded at Cur Jon west river by 10 000 robbers. A desperate fight sees robbers prevail hoisting bags on commanding points and occupying villages near Canton. Two hundred fifty soldiers killed and 103 wounded as reinforcements depart. Lily Langtry wed Hugo de Bathe on Jersey July 27 in private ceremony witnessed only by Mrs Langtry's daughter. Prince of Wales sent congratulations by telegram.

China Cantos Cur- Jon Sudan Canton Loxpoy Lily Langtry Jersey Hugo Treniu de Bathe Sir Henry Percival de Bathe

Yellow fever strikes clerk at Brooke HQ and plague toll rises

Aclerks at General Brooke headquarters quarantine follows a clerk named Mills contracting yellow fever and being moved to hospital. In Italy Admiral Dewey remains indisposed as officials visit the Olympia. In Oporto the plague outbreak reports 11 deaths and 26 cases since the start.

A. Ang. K Mills Brooke Dewey Laciors Italy Olympia Florence Oporto

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