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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
2
Dun’a trade review finds prosperous holiday business patterns nationwide with full plant employment and forward orders. Fuel shortages and railroad freight bottlenecks mark the only negatives as rail systems strain under booming commerce.
The article notes meat prices have dropped at Kansas City packing houses by three to five cents per pound from a year ago, with improved meat quality due to better feed. It attributes the prior high prices to the 1901 drought and the ensuing meat famine, predicting a gradual decline as cattle numbers rise and crops recover, bringing relief nationwide.
Washington reports Tuionel Carden, the British minister in Havana, praising Cuba's postwar progress. Sugar output climbs from 335000 tons in 1889 to over 800000 in 1901, tobacco and minor industries improve, cattle stock rises to about 750000, exports reach £12 650000, aided by scarce foreign finance. The study warns of US competition and urges British traders to adapt to retain Cuban market share.
Canton December 20 Major Generals Young Chaffee and Corbin Colonel Webb C Hayes and Colonel and Mrs Myron T Herrick of Cleveland called on Mrs McKinley today They plan to visit President McKinley s tomb this afternoon then return to Cleveland for a chamber of commerce banquet tonight with the distinguished army officers as guests
The Massillon state hospital trustees met with two physicians present. November 15 to December 5 report shows 946 patients. 25 new admissions. 1 improved discharge. seven deaths. 31 trial visits. 963 patients remain December 15. Nursing training thriving. 12 members each in junior and senior classes. Architect Packard and contractor Evans reviewed foundations. weather protection planned. Dr Eyman defends $100 expert testimony charge amid county protest of $50 daily rate. Missouri state visitors praise Massillon as a model. Milk self-sufficiency delayed by pasture limits. Christmas gifts arrive. staff rooms repurposed for storage. visitors noted. Mt Vernon and Cleveland guests listed.
In Beranton Pennsylvania on December 20 the anthracite strike commission heard 39 non-union workers and relatives recount alleged union acts of boycotts, violence, and intimidation during the late strike. Many testified of threats, beatings, property damage, and social ostracism, with several notes of attempted arson and expulsions from clubs. The panel convened at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 11:45 for the holidays, with members returning home afterward.
The House approved the pure food bill by a 7 to 21 vote amid no quorum disruption. Speakers included Richardson Hepburn Gaines and Schrim with Chandler opposing. Also noted were measures to donate ground to Clelam Washington and regulate a public building in Muskegon Michigan. Rights related to railway safety appliances and currency reform were reported favorably by committees. A Texas land opening bill and Colombia export duty changes were mentioned, with Panama Canal treaty confirmation delayed into next year.
Charles C. White, a well to do citizen of Chelsea, claims President Roosevelt hired Tim McCarthy and John Farley to assault him on Western Avenue. He says Roosevelt was in his carriage and encouraged the attack. White, excited and combative, resisted arrest. a loaded revolver and a razor were found on him. He is held for physician examination.
Colmatus O December 20, Sterte, a prominent local attorney, and Mrs Anna Miller were found guilty of conspiracy to blackmail in the United States court yesterday afternoon. Ivor Hughes and Mrs Miller face indictment in the same case as other prominent figures were drawn into the scandal.
Berlin reports Germany accepts arbitration for Venezuela with possible shift if Castro yields. Caracas says Hay has sent arbitration proposals to Britain Germany and Italy and awaits replies. Washington notes mixed signals on arbitration and growing view that The Hague should handle the remaining issues after apologies.
Edmund Hauser brought from Canton to Warren by U S Marshal appeared before U S Commissioner Gillmer and waived examination. He faced charges of defrauding a Canton hotel proprietor by posing as a U S secret service man and of involvement in a bad money racket against Canton saloonkeepers. He wished to plead not guilty but agreed to a hearing later. bond set at $1,000. Marshal Fanning and Hauser departed for Cleveland.
Buffalo report says Tom Jenkins of Cleveland defeated Jim Parr of England for the fourth time. Parr won the first fall in 17 minutes 30 seconds with a half hammerjock and crotch hold. Jenkins took the second fall in 54 minutes with a half nelson, and the final fall in 21 minutes to clinch the match under Police Gazette rules permitting flat falls.
Mrs Sibella Dreson of 103 Camas Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills eased back pain after the first dose and the relief continued daily until the pain disappeared The testimonial promotes buying from Baltzly's drug store and notes the 50 cent price with Lester Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute
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