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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1900

Page

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Ashilh In Glass Factory and Iron Bridge Co Makers

Fragmentary listing notes ASHILJ.IN GLASS FACTORY producing green glass hollow ware and items, plus Bee titles Mlaske and a Mee LLON IRON BRIDGE CO manufacturing bridges roofs and other goods. Mentions VON KANEL at East Side Jewelry Store on Main street and JOSEPH COLEMAN dealer in watches clocks jewelry silverware and musical instruments at No. 5 South Erle street.

Ashilj Itles Mlaske, &c. A Mee Llon Iron Bridge CO Oseph Coleman South Erle Street

Market Report from Tittshure and New York Dec 18

Grain and livestock prices show a mixed trading day with wheat, corn, oats and butter quoted. Cattle and hog markets present light receipts with steady to weak tones, while lambs and sheep offer varied quotes in Cleveland and Cincinnati exchanges.

Elgin Chin Pennsylvania Creamery Ohio New York Wisconsin Pittsburg St Prince CS Taudrums Choice Wethers Stallows Dee Wethers Romiten Cincinnati Tee Duluth F. A Bard Duluth F. O Doe Nau Bobelle Catele Flees Geners Canada Lambs Massillon

Massillon Market Holiday Market Listing

The Massillon Market lists eggs fresh and cold, live and dressed turkeys, chickens, and assorted meats. Holiday travel rates apply via Cleveland Lorain & Wheeling and through C T and V B and O R R from Dec 22 to 31, 1900 and Jan 1, 1901, with return validity through Jan 1, 1901.

Liv Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Ry

Hazing at West Point Described as Harmless by Testimony

Military inquiry resumes in Bristol Pennsylvania into the death of former Cadet Oscar L Bulls. Witnesses describe hazing practices as mainly athletic exercises with only a few drops of tabasco sauce and no compulsion. Some accounts note a black eye and other minor injuries from fights.

West Point Military Court of Inquiry Bristol Oscar L. Bulls Bristol Generis Brooke Bates Claus Dean Orfield N. Ty Tle Booz Kellar Foller Boog Hin Tie Albert Brooke Coenen Myron S. Cris Roeert Th Talston Wade N. Carpenter Academy Stephen B. Vernon Boox

Death linked to hazing at West Point victim named

Altoona Pa Dec 19 Toohn Breth son of ex Mayor Samuel J Reeth of this city was mentioned at Bristol during the military board inquiry into the hazing death of Oscar Root as having been hazed at West Point He was appointed to West Point by former Congressman J A Hicks in 1807 and after

Altoona Tohn Breth Bristol Military Board Oscar Root West Point Samuel J. Reeth J. AD. Hicks

West Point student dies after hazing ordeal

A seven month stay at the academy ended with death from typhoid pneumonia. Breth's family believes harsh treatment by fellow cadets at West Point contributed to his decline, though they will not pursue further action. Even Breth himself never publicly complained about the hazing, only hinting at its impact on his weakened condition.

Academy Young Breth West Point Breth John

Actress Murdered in Hopewell Bedford Tragedy

Bedford Pa December 16 Arthur Spear Metsenr a Newark stained glass maker shot and killed his reputed wife Lisie Dinsmore Metygar in Hopewell then shot himself dying minutes later They were with the Primk Trividson Farner Elop kin s company touring Bedford to Hopewell The actress resisted quitting the stage and returning home after Metsenr visited her room during the theater hours

Bedford Arthur Spear Metsenr Newark N. J Lisie Dinsmore Metygar Lapewell Bedford County Primk Trividson ‘Farner Elopkins” Company Hopewell Tropewell Metzene Hhe Huntingdon Metagar Motzgar

Manila volunteers to muster out and be replaced by regulars

Manila dispatch says volunteer regiments will depart for the United States in the same sequence as arrival in the Philippines. The Thirty seventh regiment begins homeward movement on New Year’s Day aboard the Sheridan, while sick and vulnerable aboard the Warren. Regular army officers with commissions in volunteers stay. volunteer officers on special duty will be relieved by headquarters. Enlisted natives to be discharged. Panay residents swear allegiance to the United States, signaling possible renewed insurgent activity.

Manila United States Island of Panay

Attacked Entrenched Rebels at Tonozigan Island Cebu

Lieutenant Werhert L. Evans of the Forty fourth Volunteer Infantry attacked with women on Dec 12 at Tonozigan Island in Cebu. Several hundred Aelo men and about 40 insurgents armed with rifles defended an entrenched position. The Americans reported three men wounded while the enemy suffered 12 killed and many wounded.

Manila Dee Werhert TL. Evans Forty-fourth Volunteer Infantry Regiment Tonozigan Cebu

Leishman Nominated for Turkish Post. Other Ministerial Changes

Washington December 19. President dispatches nominations for high offices including John G A Leishman from Pittsburg to be envoy and minister plenipotentiary to Turkey. Arthur S Mardy of New Hampshire to Switzerland and other postings. Also Charles S Francis to Greece Roumania and Servia and Clarence T Thurston to secretary at Buenos Aires. Changes follow Oscar T Straus's leave and interim Constantinople leadership. Adjutant General Stewart’s notice lists National Guard and naval forces inspections between December 1900 and May 1901.

Turkey Washington Senate John G. A. Leishman Pittsburg Switzerland United States Arthur 8. Mardy New Hampshire Greece Roumania and Servia Charles S. Francis New York Roumania Clarence T Thurston Nebraska Buenos Ayres Argentine Republic Mr. Leishman Oscar T. Straus Constantinople Lloyd C. Griscom Fort Tapection Viennia Guard Yarkshire Dee Stewart Rene Orchers National Guard of Pennsylvania Naval Forcs

Mysterious Stabbing Shocks Huntington Timberman Inju red

William Andrews a wealthy Guyan river timberman was found by the roadside at daylight with a stab wound near the heart. He spoke softly stating a woman was involved and asked that no one be prosecuted if he dies. Authorities are baffled as a carriage track and a woman’s footprint were noted.

Huntington W. Va William Andrews Guyan River Andrews

Widow of Adams descendant dies in Williamsport

Mrs Jane Elizabeth Waggoner aged 70 died in Williamsport from paralysis. A Carlisle native, she traced direct lineage to Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Her son John Quincy Adams Reed served in General Scott’s army. her husband died in the Civil War before Atlanta. a grandson recently fell in the Philippines.

Williamsport Jane Elizabeth Waggoner Carlisle City John Adams John Quincy John Quincy Adams Reed Scotts Sherman Atlanta Bull Run Philippines

Goebel Gubernatorial Suit Threatens Louisville

Attorney Aaron Whubn of Paclos & Kohn says Goebel brothers used influence to secure election for Goebel and will sue the estate of the deceased Governor Nir. He demands about twenty thousand hours for Goebel governor and contends creditors pursue action against the estate. McCormick of Bowling Green offered $10,000 for nerves in the episode.

Louisville Dee Goebel Beckham Democratic Party Goebel Brothers Wei Nir Aaron Whubn Paclos & Kohn Guebel Muriuus Guebel Kentucky Phelps & Kwahn Arthur Gor Brothers McCormick

Two Nations Doubtful in Peking Supervisory Plan

In Peking the plan assigns joint supervision by French and American troops to districts around the capital. A key issue is how much cooperation to expect from the allied forces, to be settled by agreement with the generals. United States troops would cover the southeast district from Tsung-Tsang to Naku-khir to PleSu-Wu.

Pekin Dee Count von Waldersee Peking United States Tstuue-Tshang Naku-khrir PleSu- Wu von Waldersee Maida Shans Tshang-Tshang

Entombed Car Found in Johnstown Flood Debris

Workmen digging for a new building on Washington street in Johnstown uncover four railroad trucks and other car parts from the 1889 flood era. The discovered plate marked 41 is linked to the Pennsylvania Railroad day express wrecked at Conemaugh yards amid the disaster.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad Conemaugh Pennsylvania Traffic Company Washington Street Conemiuugh

Brumbaugh Sees Salary Rise for Puerto Rico Education Chief

At the request of the Secretary of War the House committee on Insular Affairs reported a bill boosting the Commissioner of Education salary in Puerto Rico from 4000 to 4000. Professor Brumbaugh of the University of Pennsylvania accepted the post at the President and Secretary of War's urging, with the understanding his salary would reflect the stepped-up duties.

Brumbaugh Washington Dee Rouse University of Pennsylvania Puerto Rica

Morocco settles indemnity claim over American citizen killing

United States Consul Gunnery in Tangiers reports Tangier government has paid 85000 dollars to settle the U S claim for indemnity arising from the murder of Marcus Viznent a naturalized American in Morocco last spring.

Aamericnan Washington United States Comsal Gunnery Tangiers State Department Lado Marcus Viznent Morocco

Naval board assigns ships among major yards in December bids

Washington reports the board of naval construction has allocated one armored cruiser to Cramp, one to Newport News, and one to Union Iron Works, with a battleship to Fore River. Remaining ships will likely distribute one cruiser and one battleship to Cramp, Newport News, and Union Iron Works, and a battleship to Bath Iron Works, with Moran Gros of Seattle a potential recipient for the Tron or Bath ship.

Halon Washington Board of Naval Construcction Cramps Newport News Union Iron Works California Fore River Engine Works Quincy Mass Ute Cruis Tnion Iron Works Bath Tron Works Moran Gros

NEXT W C T U CONVENTION FORT WORTH PROSPECT

Chicago reports the next national W C T U convention may be held in Fort Worth Texas if rail accommodations are suitable. Officers at Rest Cottage Evanston approve a Sept 28 observance for Frances Willard’s birthday. Also noted are weddings in New York and Madrid marriage prospects.

Chicago Fort Worth Tex Rest Cottage Evanston Tne Frances Willard Hear Miss Willard

Jessie Morrison May Be Granted Bail in Murder Case

Jessie Morrison who is still under indictment for murdering Mrs. G Aingle was granted bail set at 5000 dollars by Judge Shinn. In Eldorado many people believe she will never again be tried.

Jessie Morrison Wichita Kan. der Tessie Morrison G. Aingle Shinn Eldorado

Markets Report From the Centera Trade Exchange

Report from T. E Drake describes stock fluctuations at the Centera Trade Exchange. The tables list daily price changes and market activity with brief notes on notable movements. Subscriptions and tire prices appear in the fragmentary text, indicating a promotional aside.

T. E Drake

British Abandon Pursuit of DeWet in South Africa

Dispatches from the war office report General Knox withdraws pursuit of General DeWet as Boers cross the Orange River into Cape Colony. About 3000 Boers enter Cape Colony and a similar number reach Philipstown, with DeWet northeast of Ladybrand leading about 4500 men and batteries near Winburg ready for attack. This withdrawal shifts control of large territory to the Boers.

DeWet Sells Choate War Office Knox Cape Colony Orange River Philipstown Ladybrand Winberg

Hayes Heirs Lose Suit Over Spiegel Grove Sale

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling in Hayes vs James Slunt, administrator. The decision requires selling Spiegel Grove in Fremont to satisfy an annuity once paid to an insane uncle, whose heir sued after the president’s death stopped the payments.

Columbus Associated Press Supreme Court Hayes James Slunt Spiegel Grove Fremont

Excitement in Wall Street’s Record Stock Surge

The New York market on December 19 saw unprecedented speculation and ongoing advances. May securities traded at prices never before equaled, with interest and demand remaining high and no halt in the rise.

New York Associated Press Wall Street

Circus man Peter Selig wins divorce on neglect ground

In Columbens on December 19 Associated Press reports Peter Selig, nicknamed the circus man, secured a divorce from his wife on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Alimony and costs left to be settled by agreement between the parties.

Columbens Associated Press Peter Selig

Kruger Arrives at Amsterdam Amid Enthusiastic Greeting

Paul Kruger arrived in Amsterdam today and was welcomed with much enthusiasm. In a speech he declared the invaders are few against one, but we await the day when God will reveal his will.

Amsterdam Associated Press Paul Kruger

Boutelle’s Appointment Adopted by Senate

Washington December 14 The Senate adopted the House resolution authorizing the appointment of Congressman Charles A Boutelle of Maine as chief on the retired list of the navy The action follows earlier House approval and makes Boutelle the senior officer on the retired list with Navy recognition and duties.

Washington Associated Press House Charles A. Boutelle Maine Senate

Ambassador Choate Denies Resignation Plans

Dec 19 Will not resign Ambassador Choate denies reports he will resign to resume law practice in New York. The Associated Press says Choate contends the story is false and remains in service.

New York Liew Olorime Marioan American Tobacco U.S ToLepo Associated Press Lospos Choate

Declared Insane In Murder Case At Cleveland

Harry H. Stewart held in New York and brought to Cleveland was declared sane today in a murder case involving his infant daughter found in a sewer. Additional notes include unrelated items about advertising, a cereal promotional claim, a family letter about Grain-O, and a railway timetable notice.

Cleveland, Deu Associated Press Harry H. Stewart New York

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