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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
1
The president urges Congress to firmly establish the gold standard with new powers for the treasury to manage bond sales and gold reserves. He warns against trusts, calls for federal and state action, and outlines policy on Cuba and the Philippines, trade, and naval armor needs.
A fragmented report outlines an 1899 plan for Negros island to be governed by a military governor appointed by the United States with a civil governor and an advisory council elected by locals. The structure would include secretaries for interior, agriculture, public instruction, and an auditor, with laws executed by the military government and a parliament-like eight-member council. English language instruction and local fees noted, with emphasis on equitable distribution of government duties and revenue collection by the military authorities.
A historic business directory lists MW ASSitrox ROLLING MILL and partners, GLASS FACTORY, ASSILLON IRON BRIDGE CO, jewelry and clock shops, plus a Friday night tourist car service from Chicago to California with sleeper berths priced at $6.00. The notice promotes comfort, children care, and attentive service aboard the train. Slusser's Vegetable Liver Pills are advertised as a cure for constipation and liver troubles.
Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents offer low fares to Florida and southern winter resorts with free information on tours. Inquiries to nearest representative or C L Kimball in Cleveland Ohio. specify dates, party size, and starting point for prompt posting of details. Free research saves time in arranging travel.
A catalog style list of gift items and prices including Ladies stationery silk scarfs leather cases pocketbooks napkin rings and parlor games. It promotes a dry goods price book and mail order department for nationwide service with extensive assortments and prompt delivery.
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