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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
2
The Independent urges readers to prepare Christmas lists and shop early using Massillon merchants ads as a guide. The piece notes Detroit Free Press concerns about immigration quality and cites Mrs. Rogers Vermont murder case, stating law treats murder with death and to forget the case soon.
In remarks during his caucus nomination for speaker, Congressman Cannon pledges fairness to minorities and alignment with the Republican majority on policy. He supports regulation to curb restraints on trade, possible constitutional remedies for abuses, and non opposition to tariff revision and railway rate oversight.
At a National Civic Federation meeting in New York, Jesse Taylor of Jamestown Ohio denounced southern European immigrants as harmful to American workers. He warned delegates against alien competition and claimed workers would rise if policy favored newcomers.
Advertisement promoting Downs Repu ets as a quick laxative aid. Claims to prevent constipation by inducing a mild, easy, healthy bowel action without straining. Advises asking a druggist for the product.
New York December 7 William E Corey president of United States Steel Corp says rumors of separation and plans to marry actress Mabel Gilman are false. He cites personal pain and defends family name while Mrs Corey travels in Reno.
Fragmented dispatch reports Governor Bell of Vermont gives no mercy by implication while a garbled section mentions Mrs Rogers and a defloration reference. The readable portion notes a controversy between the United States and Turkey nearing closure in Paris.
Paris reports the senate approved separation of church and state ending the 1801 concordat signed by Pope Pius VII and Napoleon. The new system dissolves concordat laws, removes church government status, and places church administration under state authority, ending clergy salaries and government property rules.
In Hartford City Indiana last evening a switch engine and five freight cars derailed and plowed into the home of Augustius Andris near the Johnston Glass Company. The locomotive halted with the engineer eyeing a hot supper scattered across the dining room as the event tore through the corner of the house.
General Weyler resents General Luque's pledge to restore army discipline and a potential duel between the former war minister and the current minister is foreseen by military men in Madrid.
The forming of a new British cabinet appears to be a ceremonial process with no official appointments yet. Reports suggest a likely interim lineup including Lord Elgin as foreign secretary and Sir Edward Grey possibly to head the Treasury.
A health report notes 22 confirmed cases under treatment in Havana with authorities offering a reward for information. The fragmentary text indicates ongoing fever concerns and heightened public health attention.
Washington dec 6 special what shall we do a serious problem confronts the republican majority in both houses on rate regulation the party aims to pass a rate measure though democrats favor radical ibc power to the interstate commerce commission senator elkins notes opposition to reciprocity with cuba and the party machine critique centers on roosevelt who may unite factions for national interest over party lines the piece also recalls a witty exchange between tillman and dolliver about cleveland's inauguration highlighting cross party opposition to cleveland.
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade reports brisk holiday demand and higher prices for brown cottons and heavy sheetings as 1905 closes. Wholesale activity remains strong with uneven cotton marketing in southern districts while iron and steel demand outpaces current operations. Export trade shows caution due to uncertain raw wool prices and limited futures interest.
In mid ocean aboard the Kroonland a 19 year old heiress Miss Margaret Bristol of Hamilton Ont attempted to jump overboard last Tuesday. Her parents at the dock observed she seemed rational upon reunion. She told a sailor that voices from the sea were calling her.
The article reports Prof. Brooks found guilty in a disputed case involving a doctored note linked to a late route from Homestead. The jury heard letters from Brooks to Bessie Montgomery and testimony about concealed identity and alleged jury issues. Separate items note rebating opinions, a man alive after Mexico murder reports, a boiler explosion in Marion Ohio, and a dog winning prizes at a December fair.
President Roosevelt's annual message arrives after the session opens and shapes early plans. Railway rate regulation sparks anticipated fights as Republicans debate decisive power for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Congress debates committee slots, with Adison of Town pushing for chairmanships and Beveridge likely moving to foreign relations. An ex speaker, J Warren Keifer, returns to Congress adding to the House dynamic amid eighty five new members and lingering veteran presence.
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