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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1900

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Markets Report From Tiltsturg and Nearby Stock Prices

Market notes from Tiltsturg dated August 2 show mixed cattle and hog prices with light supplies. Cattle receipts are light but steady, prime and good beef cuts hold around 5.40 to 5.60, fair cattle near 4.50, and cows steady. Hogs trade active to strong with prime hogs around 5.00 to 5.60 per cwt. Lambs and veal show limited offerings. choicest wethers around 4.50 to 4.80, calves near 4.00 to 4.50, and mixed lots weaker. Overall market activity remains cautious amid modest demand.

Tiltsturg Ohio Wisconsin Connion

Negotiations Begun Amid Boxer Attack Reports

London reports say authorities approve Boxers attack on foreigners. Destruction in Legation Street. American legation menaced by a tunnel attempt. Peking dispatch notes peace talks have begun while The Times cites sanctioned oppression by Black Flags on North River and mission property destruction.

London Leking Shanghai Legation Siccle St. Petersburg Peking Co Daily News Hongkong The Times North River

Li Hung Chang A Prisoner

Aug 29 Taris reports Admiral Courrejol les in China says a council of admirals has notified foreign legations in Peking that Li Hung Chang will be kept aboard ship until coalitions between powers and China begin. TA Tung Chang’s plenipotentiary status remains under active telegraphic inquiry as issues among powers stay unsettled.

Taris Courrejolles Navy Department Peking Li Wine Chang China Washington TA Tung Chang Ta Tsung Chang Finslle

Von Ketteler's Widow Murder Case Noted in China Claim

Washington dispatch reports the Adjutant General offering transportation and escort to Baroness von Netteler the widow of the murdered German minister to China. It notes she is American by birth, daughter of President Ledyard of the Michigan Central, and whose home is Detroit, Michigan.

Washington War Department Taki China

Winter Preparations in Pekin Reported for 15000 Men

From Tien Tsin and Pekin to Yokohama and Shanghai comes word that General Chaffee is making all necessary preparations to sustain about 15000 troops through the winter. Fifteen American wounded, including marines from the legation siege, have arrived by boat from T'eking. Marquis Ito may soon gain power in Japan with a strong party behind him, while Yamagata could be raised to prince if he retires. Emperor and empress reportedly near Tai Yuan Fu in Shensi. Goebel election law to be modified by Kentucky legislature. Mrs. W I Squire, wife of G A R figure, dies in Chicago after sudden illness.

Yokohama San Francisco Marquis Ito China Yamagata London Shanghai Tuan Tai Yuan Fu Tai Yuan Shensi Chili Peking

Boers Last Stand Near Pretoria Reported

From London a Pretoria dispatch dated August 27 says fighting with Botha's commandos resumed. Boer lines are broken and the enemy is falling back while British casualties are reported heavy. The Boer position shows strong natural defense as Roberts outnumbers them and may drive a retreat.

London Pretoria Botha Tugela Tederal Botha Lord Roberts

Hawaii Open to Alcohol Under Territorial Bill

Aug 21 Honolulu dispatch reports that the territorial bill text effectively bans alcohol sales in Hawaii. Section 55 limits sales to regulations by the territorial legislature, which has not met yet and cannot meet for months, risking a period with no valid restrictions. Hawaii becomes a “wide open country.”

Tsonolulu San Francisco Congress Territory of Hawaii

Population gains in US cities from census data

Washington reports US city populations show healthy ten year growth led by Toledo Indianapolis and Chicago with Cincinnati 8.77 percent and Toledo higher. Despite hopes for stronger results officials note few complaints about census accuracy amid recent figures. In New York six damage claims totaling 15 100 each and one for 25000 allege police misconduct in recent race riots culminating in potential Supreme Court action.

Washington United States Cincinnati Toledo Indianapolis Chicago Cmparison Offig New Yor A Coler Supreme Court

Wartburg Lutheran district synod meets in Springfield

Springfield Illinois district synod of Wartburg Lutheran churches in four states convened with Rev. W. Rosenfegte of Carthage preaching the opening sermon. Grand Lodge of Ohio AOW convened in Cincinnati with plans to meet in Findlay next year. A mad dog scare ends as dog killed near Charleroi and carcass sent to Pasteur Institute for examination in Brownsville.

Springfield Wartburg Synod of Lutheran Churches of the Piqua Grand Lodge of Ohio Ancient Order of Cited Fred Tyteenan Cincinnati Findlay Charleroi Brownsville Floen Pasteur Institute New York

Allies Report Russian and Japanese Advance from Peking

A dispatch from Che Foo notes Russian and Japanese troops moving northward from Peking. The report, undated, cites Allied pressure in the region as forces push toward the capital area.

Vienna Che Foo Peking

Major heavyweight bout called off due to Choynski illness

New York August 29 report states the Peter Maher versus Joe Choynski heavyweight fight at Broadway Athletic Club was canceled last night because Choynski was sick. In Warren Ohio the same date Republicans of Trumbull and Mahoning counties nominated North Newton of Boardman for state board of equalization.

New York Peter , Maher Joe Choynski Uive Broadway Athletic Club Choynski Warren Trumbull Mahoning North Newton Boardman State Board of Equalization

Open Door Policy on China Stirs Cabinet Deliberations

Washington announces a waiting stance on the Chinese situation after a long cabinet meeting. Officials note lack of clear replies from Beijing and from powers about Li Hung Chang's credentials and future policy. The United States presses for unity among powers and warns against territorial gains under an open door framework.

United States Peking Tien Tsin—Long Washington S Bowers Leen Li Hung Chang Great Britain Russia Marl Li Germany Japan China Imuely Conger Cluffee Phoey Taku Tien Tsin Trix Che Poo Shanghai New Orleans Princeton Che Foo Remer Trav, Long Wilson Griggs. S

Yellow fever counts in Havana prompt Coast Guard caution

The surgeon general of the marine hospital service received a Cuba report noting 20 yellow fever censuses in Havana through Aug 26 with 34 deaths and 11 new cases on the 27th. Mild cases and short duration led to a warning to quarantine stations on Atlantic and Gulf coasts to sharpen detection. Also, G. W. Marshall was appointed postmaster at Time in Greene County, Pa.

Washington The Marine Hospital Service Cuba Haevana Surfreon General Gulf Coasts Greene County G. W. Marshall Greape County

Wall Street mixed as stocks drift with weak bank ahead

A day of uneven trading in New York saw gains in some issues despite a steady decline in the market. Sugar sector rallied on European fixes while iron and steel stayed firm on positive trade signals. Bond activity remained lackluster as total export figures for the week showed a modest rise. In Boston, the Alabama won a speed trial, signaling strong naval production. in Wilkesbarre delegates gathered for the Catholic Mutual Benefit convention amid large national membership and payouts.

New York

A Grand Street Pageant Be Pontifical Parade of Veterans

Chicago August 28. Four hours twenty minutes of a grand parade saw almost a million spectators lining four miles of Michigan Avenue as 444 hours of the Grand Army of the Republic veterans passed the review. General Miles Shaw Sickles and Duke de Arcos saluted as the Blue and Gray encampment aims to unite north and south in 1901 with a proposed motion to adopt a resolution for reconciliation and reunion.

Chicago Grand Army of the Republic Sluow Washington Army of Veterans Michigan Avenue Nebson A. Miles Shaw Daniel KB. Sickles Duke de Arcos

Croker Still In Control in New York Primaries

Partial returns from New York primary elections indicate Richard Croker will control the Democratic state convention to be held at Saratoga on September 11. The Croker forces won the first round against Coler allies led by ex-Senator Hill, though Hill and Coler dispute the outcome. Champ Baker claims the result is final with no Greater New York governor candidate possible.

New York Richard Croker Saratoga Croker Friends of Comptroller Coler Hil Hill Mar Chaker Greater

Oleomargarine rule in Cuba and other notices

Washington directs oleomargarine imports to Cuba bear the word mainly in plain Roman letters on packages and be sold openly. Boston prepares Supreme Court challenge to southern disfranchisement laws. Cleveland humane society agent K C Parmele dies at 73.

Washington Boston United States Supreme Court

AGAIN UNDER FIRE AT NEW YORK OIL HEARING

Nebraska Attorney General Smyth opened testimony in New York as part of an inquiry into Standard Oil operations. Witness George Rice testified on refining costs and Nebraska pricing, saying oil could be sold for 4 1/5 cents a gallon by carload. Other figures and remarks questioned dissolution of the trust in 1892. Senator Thurston attended for Standard Oil.

New York C.J. Smyth Nebraska Stand Oil Company Indiana Smyth Supreme Court of Nebraska Standard OH John D. Rockefeller H. M. Fligeler W. H. Viltord Standard Oil Company George Rice Marietta Ric United States A. J. Eddy Chicago Mr. Rice Standard Oil Trust Rice John M. Thurston Stindard Oil Company

Attack on Gen Youd sparks Cuban paper clash in Santiago

In Santiago de Cuba Aug 29 the Cuban Libre denounces Governor General Youd as a hypocritical diplomat. It accuses him of urging Cuba toward independence while colluding with Republicans to protest a ration and provoke U S intervention. The piece warns of punishing traitors when Americans leave Cuba. Griest Family Decimated by Death in Lancaster reveals Ash-Rebeck Walton Griest widow of Mayor Billy Griest dies aged 82, leaving Secretary Griest sole survivor after six months of losses. Stone Gobin Dispute in Harrisburg showsGovernor Stone and Lt Governor Gosin clashing over Major General Charles Miller appointment. mutual friends seek reconciliation.

Santiago de Cuba Cubano Libre Youd Cuba Republican Party United States Renesides Griest Lancaster Aue Rebecch Walton Griest Bilwood Griest The Commonwealth Yey Criest Stone-Gobin Tarrisburg Stone Go- Sin Charles Miller

No More Troops Needed In China

Washington dispatch reports the First United States detachment due for China has been diverted to Manila after arriving at Kobe, Japan, en route to the Far East.

China Washington United States Cay Kobe Japan Manila

Mrs Dr Wright Dies From Wound In Gilman Transfer

Mrs Dr Wright, brought here from Gilman HL, died at 8 p m from the effects of her wound. Oficial Chinese Beaving Berlin. Berlin Aug 2 Eight members of the Chinese location have started for home

Dr. Wright Watyska Gilman Berlin

World Events Briefs From Various Cities

San Francisco reports a population figure challenges. A prohibition on street activity is noted. The national fraternal congress convenes in Boston. A battleship achievement claim flags maneuver details. Patriotic Sons of America gather in Lebanon. Pa. The shah’s European visit may be curtailed due to Middle East tensions. A drowning incident at Findley, Ohio is noted. Pim’s health concerns near Narragansett Pier. Trenton women organize a wood sawing contest to support a church.

Boston Akabama Patriotic Sons of America Lebanon Shah Europe Syearohd Albert Vogtle Findley Somiers Columbus R. G. Pim Narragansett Per Rhode Island Trenton N. J

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