Democrats Seek National Convention Amid Turmoil
The piece notes U S citizens in Paris face mistreatment as English, debates over the Democratic convention in Chicago and Milwaukee, and John R. McLean's pursuit of the event to aid his vice presidential bid. It honors Major General Henry W Lawton and surveys currency reform, wage gains, and South Africa war shifts under British and American diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnak
Chicago
Milwaukee
John KR. McLean
Ohio
Henry W Lawton
Lawton
Buller
South Africa
Ladysmith
South African
India
England
Debates and Ethics in Early 1900s Currency Talk
The article reviews a house debate remark by John Jacob Lentz opposing currency reform and hints at unnamed but noted lines. It cites a New York ethics scholar on shopping who argues cheap goods degrade producers and masses, while ignoring that production supports employment for many.
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John Jacob Lentz
Ohiim
House of Representatives
John Jacob
League of Political Education
New York
A Boer Prophecy Foretells War and Unity in South Africa
A New York Tribune excerpt quotes a Transvaal official foreseeing war and Dutch unity. The letter predicts early Boer victories, masses rallying to their banners, and a lasting future for the Dutch race in South Africa amid looming conflict with England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Kruger
South Africa
New York Tribune
Brakeman J E Marsh Dies After Injuries
J E Marsh a C L W railway brakeman died at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning from internal complications after injuries sustained in the local yards Monday night He was 33 and leaves a wife and two children Funeral services will be held at the Wooster street residence and the body likely sent to Dell Roy for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Marsh
J.E Marsh
Lee
Mr. Marsh
Ijle
Massillon
East Greenville
East Greenville Court of Foresters
Wooster Street
Dell Roy
Strasburg Wreck Ends With Narrow Escape For Train Crews
A head on collision on the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling line at Strasburg occurred at 5 am on Sunday. The southbound freight was to use the Strasburg siding to let the northbound pass. both crews jumped as collision became imminent. Both engines damaged and ten cars wrecked. damage estimated around one hundred thousand dollars. No injuries reported. The southbound engineer declined to comment on orders or sleep rumors, while other crews cited fatigue from recent heavy freight work.
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Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
Strasburg
Eush
Lynch's delay prompts council to reconvene for railway plan
After a Monday meeting, Canton Massillon Electric Railway's Mr Lynch explains a time misunderstanding delayed talks about the Navarre line and track upgrades. Council agrees to reconvene in nine weeks to consider franchise changes and to extend bond collection until January as Mr Lynch returns to Indianapolis.
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Lynch
Mr. Johns
Johns
Jacoby
Reay
Soiceitor Young
Canton-Massillon Electric Railway Company
Navarre
Jynch
Massillon
Indianapolis
Burglars at Greentown Loot Store for 300 Dollars
Greentown December 19. Burglars sacked the general store run by Maurer and Shanafelt in the village business section Monday evening, securing cash and goods totaling about 300 dollars. Entrance gained by drilling a lock. Suspects are Canton parties. bloodhounds unavailable due to heavy rain washing away scent.
Timber for Government Timbering White Oak Supply
Stark County workers have completed harvesting white oak timber for the government from farms between the city and Navarre. The timber has been shipped to a Michigan shipyard for vessel building. Most laborers lodged with G. K. Smith on the Navarre road during the operation.
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Stark County
Navarre
Michigan
G. K. Smith
Navarre Road
Increased Interurban Traffic Strains Canton-Massilon Line
Traffic on the Canton Massilon interurban division has risen sharply with large motor cars filled and trailers attached on nearly every run. The surge comes as December tax payments create extra business this last week of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton-Massilon Electric Railway
Miss Reed Injured In Slip On Crystal Spring Road
An elderly woman living near Crystal Spring fell Monday evening and suffered a dislocation of the shoulder. Doctors Lee of this city and Krieger of Crystal Spring attended her. Also promotes Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills for kidney troubles with free samples from Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or N Y.
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To- Bac
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Hobbs
December Term of Probate Court Opens in Canton
The December term of probate court opened this morning in Canton. Massillon cases appear in the assignment for the week. Guardianship changes include the resignation of L A Koons and appointment of Thomas B Davies as guardian for the James estate. First partial account filed for Peter Tunner. William C Floom named executor for John Floom. executors named for Joseph Snively. administrator removed in Anna McCauley estate. Marriage license issued to Benjamin Welton and Flossie Mossholder. Real estate transfers listed for Massillon and nearby townships.
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Cannon
Massillon
Thomas
Reese James
L A. Koons
Thomas B. Davies
Peter Tunner
Jackson Township
William C Floom
John Floom
John Kohler
William Snively
Joseph Snively
Bethlehem Township
Anna McCauley
Benjamin Welton
Flossie Mossholder
Wilmot
Peter Bautz
August Bants
First Ward
Massillon Court Delays Amid Witness Absences
In Canton county notes, Ohio v. Carey and Ohio v. Street er and Ohio v. Slusser were continued to March due to missing witnesses with one case likely settled out of court. Vetzer case dismissed for costs issues. Theater altercation yields theft claim of 180 dollars. City council to discuss refunding bonds tonight. Marriage licenses issued to two couples. final accounts filed in local estates and guardianship trustees report.
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Cantos
Massillon
Wise
Ohio
Mortimer C. Carey
James Co. Streeter
Ernest Slusser
Joseph Vetzer
Thomas Priends
Pittsburg
Theatre Comique
Canton
Walter C. Henry
Mina E. Porter
Samuel Carey
Rachael Sailor
Samuel Miller
Perry Township
George Reese
Sugarcreek Township
Flora Altekruse
Interesting figures from Pennsylvania railroads annual report
The Pennsylvania Company leads with 78,699 cars in service and 55,602 employees, up 2,139 from 1898. Total train miles run: passengers 83,157,277. freight 140,672,323. mixed 2,365,702. all trains 226,495,204. Passengers carried: 161,444,854. last year 197,293,110. Passenger miles 3,641,244,849 vs 3,390,322,455. Earnings per mile: Baltimore & Ohio 3,463. Erie 83,722. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern 4,743. Lehigh Valley 2,195. Pennsylvania 8,834. Pennsylvania Company 3,685.
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State Bureau of Railroads of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
Baltimore & Ohio
Erie
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
Hostetter Almanac for 1900 Promises Wide Readership
The Hostetter Company of Pittsburg announces their Almanac for 1900, a medical treatise published under direct supervision with fifty hands in the department. Over eleven million copies will be printed in nine languages, offering health teaching and testimonials for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Free copies available from druggists and country dealers nationwide.
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Hostetter
Hostetter Company
Pittsburg
Cascarets Beauty Ad Claims Clean Blood for Clear Skin
An old beauty advertisement touts Cascarets as a ten cent beauty aid that cleanses blood to banish pimples boils blotches and blackheads. It promises a clear complexion and is sold by druggists with satisfaction guaranteed in 10 25 or 50 cent sizes.
Peruna touted by Chicago leader in 1890s letter
Vice President Roxa Tyler of Chicago praises Peruna for tired nerves and weak body in a letter to Dr Hartman. Testimonials from Mrs Arthur L Tamuiton of Columbus Ohio and Mrs H A Tyner of Four Oaks North Carolina claim rapid health gains and prevention of consumption through long term use. The text explains catarrh of the lungs and urges readers to obtain Hartman’s free book from Peruna Medicine Company Cincinnati.
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Roxa Tyler
Illinois Woman's Alliance
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
East 60Th Street
Chicago
Arthur L. Tamuiton
Hamulton
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Goodale St
Columbus
Ohio
Hartman
Not. Ulton
H. A. Tyner
Four Oaks
N.C
Pe-ru-na
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus, C
A Deaf Fakir Traps Moran Arrest by Railway Watch
Patrick Moran, with skeleton keys and a file, fled Massillon after a mayoral dispute. Marshal Kitchen spotted Moran near Canal Dover while tracking tramps. Moran, working on a new set of skeleton keys, was arrested with burglar tools. a revolver was found on another tramp. Moran faces one to five years in prison.
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Patrick Moran
Massillon
Marshal Kitchen
Mr. Kitchen
Holloway
Canal Dover
Moran
Dover
Marshal Kilchen
Yal
Memory Failed Him in City Row After Order
An unnamed man, previously ordered expelled from the city by Mayor Wise after theft accusations, stalled his departure despite assurances. He grew quiet after thanking the mayor and migrated from place to place, continuing to write out aj
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Wise
Robber steals eighty cents in Penn Station tale
A besotted traveler recounts being robbed of eighty cents while asleep at the total Penn sylvania station and appeals for a dime. Generosity of passersby contrasts with the man’s memory lapses leading to trouble after leaving town, ending with a hurried exit when facing a police mood at E L. Rogers saloon. The fragment ends with an advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills.
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Pennsylvania Station
E L. Roger's
Roger
Scio College closes fall term with plans for expansion
The fall term closed December 15 with enthusiastic students and growing interest from citizens. The faculty rose to meet demand and new buildings are planned. Winter term opens January 2, 1900. Catalogs available from Scio College. Dr Bevard offers painless teeth extractions and gold crowns at 18 West Main Street.
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Scio College
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