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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1901

Page

2

Johnson’s Demands in Ohio Legislation Theory

The State Journal’s Cleveland correspondent argues Tom L Johnson seeks control over all proposed laws, while international notes say Germany respects the Monroe Doctrine and will not threaten Venezuela. The piece also reports on December 14 money remittances from New York to Europe via postal orders totaling 31,185,240 with varied country allocations and averages, highlighting foreign-born Americans’ income sends.

The State Journal Cleveland Ohio Tom L. Johnson Johnson Germany United States Venezuela North Atlantic West Indies New York Europe Great Britain Ireland Sweden Italy Russia Hungary Norway Switzerland France Denmark Belgium Netherlands Egypt Portugal Talia

Prize Money Disparities Decried by Washington Post

The Washington Post denounces prize money allocations from the Spanish American War era. It notes Rear Admiral Sampson has $25,797.44 plus about $10,000 more expected from the Maria Teresa case, while Schley has $149.35 and $3,234 pending. Chadwick has drawn $14,036.08 with more coming, and Cook and Clark expect substantial sums. Dewey’s Manila bounty totals about 3,570, far less than Sampson and Chadwick. The piece calls the distribution extraordinary and unjust.

William L. Sampson Schley F. E. Chadwick Sampson Maria Teresa Cook Brooklyn Clark Oregon Wainwright Watson Dewey Manila Chadwick Santiago Washington Post

The Independent Farmer on the Chicago Livestock Show

A Chicago livestock show demonstrates national prosperity beyond pure statistics, illustrated by a Chicago Inter Ocean tale from a country banker. He recalls a farmer who sought a $100 loan twenty five years ago, highlighting the enduring farmer lender dynamic.

Chicago

The American king of the fertile land in Illinois

A banker recounts how the American farmer conquered the continent, praising independence and government support. He contrasts past farmer resilience with current demand, noting farmers’ growing power in securing credit and shaping national policy. The farmer’s success is seen as civilization’s backbone and ruler of prosperity.

Mr. B Maton Wat Illinois

What to tell children about Santa Claus myth and belief

A column urges parents to keep Santa Claus as myth and fairy tale from infancy, arguing belief supports joy and moral imagination. It recommends telling stories as myths to preserve childhood wonder until the child can grasp spiritual ideas, with later reinterpretation as age grows.

Santa Claus Anna Margaret Price Ladies' Home Journal

Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It

An old newspaper ad claims kidney trouble is common and unseen. It instructs how to test urine sediment to detect illness and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and urinary issues. It also mentions free sample offers and Foley's Honey and Tar for colds, with Rider & Snyder selling substitutes.

Kilmer & — Tome Swamptock Co Binghamton, N.Y Meni

Report on Schley trial and Dewey report stirs Washington

Secretary Long approved the findings in the Schley case and backed the court’s majority on command at Santiago. He refused further inquiry into command. Secretary Root demanded General Miles explain his Cincinnati interview praising Admiral Dewey. White House denies sensational tales. Miles’s interview triggers administration stance against renewed Schley controversy. Maclay's navy history to be acted on.

Washington Lovg Schley Santiago Sampson Root Miles Cincinnati Admiral Dewey Schter Law Alt Lord Pauncefote White House Sampson-Schley Army Navy E. 8 Maclay Scliey

The Cold Wave Grips Several States

The morning reports record a severe cold wave with subzero readings in many areas. In Springfield Ohio the temperature fell to 14 below zero with no coal cars in the city and factories idling while water works have only one day supply. Akron and Evansville report coal shortages forcing drastic measures and reduced factory operations as prices rise.

Flanin Dee Islamia Tampa Springfield Akron Evansville Ind

Selling Degrees Stirs Masonry Crisis in New York

Charles W. Meade arrives for a conference with high Masonic officers amid allegations of clandestine lodge formation and the sale of degrees. The issue echoes past turmoil when a member threatened to publish a exposing book.

New York Charles W. Meade Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons Williams Morgan Lake Ontario

Suffering in Chicago amid coal famine dangers

Chicago faces a looming crisis as cold weather persists with a coal famine. Merchants and manufacturers plead for fuel while elevators and offices run short of heat. Railroads restrict coal shipments, reducing capacity and signaling little relief ahead.

Chicago Chicagd USA

County Seat News Infirmary directors meet in Canton

Infirmary directors Hardgrove Howenstine and Reese held their regular Canton meeting to address issues including county commissioners condemning parts of the infirmary as filthy. Reese noted inmates must bathe at least weekly. Treasurer Smith reported rapid tax payments and extended office hours. A small fire at William Fritz’s East Second Street residence caused roof damage estimated at 200. Bradstreet bank clearings for Canton rose 3.4 percent to 127000. Estate of Henry Beatty Massillon filed inventory and appraisement. New marriage licenses issued to Charles F Dulabahn and Sadie Carruthers and to Thomas Lewis and Huron Cowan.

Canton Bradstreet Henry Beatty Massillon Charles F Dulabahn Sadie Carruthers Thomas Lewis Huron Cowan

Silk Robbers and Silk Suspect Tale In City

Mayor Wise and Humberger officials travel to Cleveland after a woman selling black silk is arrested there with ten yards of silk believed stolen from Humberger’s store. She gives no name but is thought to originate from Massillon. Police seek a man with mucilage said to make anything tick. Minor arrests noted including a plain drunk.

Cleveland Humberger Massillon Wise A. J. Humberger & Sons

How to Mend Broken China with Home Cements

The article outlines methods to repair china and crockery using white glue, milk, egg white, plaster of Paris mixtures, and a special litharge and glycerin cement. It emphasizes careful, piece by piece assembly, with drying times ranging from hours to days for durable results.

Paris

Modish Neck Pieces as Secret to French Elegance

The article notes that the necessaries hold an important place for well dressed French women and are key to a successful toilet. It highlights pretty cravats, becoming ruffles, shoulder peterines and other fashionable neck additions.

Wayn of Cooking Cabbage and a Mousseline Applique Stole

A recipe segment discusses making a cabbage dish by quartering the vegetable, boiling in salted water, and finishing with butter, salt, pepper, or Hollandaise. It mentions optional serving ideas with grated cheese and a white sauce, and describes a fashion item with ermine tails.

Desserta Ideas Using Dates Figs and Prunes

Fast Fruit Desserta with dates figs and prunes can be used in many desserts. A simple luncheon dish pairs dates with cream prepared in two ways. Dates are stowed and washed then steamed until tender or gently stewed in a syrup with sugar water and vanilla, cooled and served with whipped cream.

Questioning Consent and Ironies in Modern Matrimony

A dialogue fragment centers on Mrs De Ehinks-No denying consent for her daughter while Mr Hicks foreshadows awkward in law humor. It then shifts to a note on bicycles and Egyptian obelisks bearing two wheeled vehicles, ending with a Lavater aside about human fault and perfection.

Souestion Mrs. de Ehinks Mr. Hicks

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