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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1899

Page

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Cleveland and Buffalo Steamers Offer Nightly Travel

A condensed travel pitch promotes the Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company steamers between Cleveland and Buffalo and daily service to Toledo. It also highlights Marquette Michigan as a healthful summer resort via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. agents George H. Heaford and the company are named.

Pature Cleveland Buffalo Toledo Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Company Cleveland, O Marquette Lake Superior Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Mich Geo. H. Heafford Chicago

Niagara Falls Excursion on C T V RR and Steamers

Very low rates Monday July 24 for popular Niagara Falls excursion via C T V RR and C B steamers. Tickets valid five days for return. Inquiries to C T V ticket agents or J K Galbraith Traffic Manager Cleveland O. Also mentions Tar New York Star giveaway and notable board members. Also notes Winslow soothing syrup for teething and diarrhea relief at 2c a bottle.

Niagara Falls J. KE. Galbraith Cleveland

Prices Reduced Clearout of Summer Goods and Fabrics

Prices slashed on Madras, Dimities, Organdies, Linens, and Dress Goods. Notable items include 25¢ imported Madras at 15¢, 20¢ Madras at 10¢, India Silks 30c, Priestly Black goods at 50c, and a wide range of wash goods and dress fabrics from 4c to 35c. Write for samples and exact selections. large lots mean big gains for shoppers.

Madras P. K.s

Lorain ex-postmaster charged with salary theft

M. J. Alton, former Lorain Ohio postmaster who retired April 1, was arrested on a charge of stealing 2166.85 from two young clerks who received pay increases. He was released on 1000 dollars bail by Commissioner Uhl. The charge says he kept the increased salaries for himself after the postmaster general approved the raises.

Three Trainmen Killed In Norfolk And Western Crash

Portsmouth July 19 three trainmen were killed and three seriously injured in a fog wreck on the Norfolk and Western near Haverhill. The dead include Freight Engineer George Sloan Coal Grove and George Egbert Portsmouth fireman of a passenger train. The injured include Thomas Gimbey Columbus passenger engineer and Tipton freight fireman. The wreck involved passenger train No 2 and a through freight. no passengers injured.

Portsmouth Norfolk and Western Railway Haverhill George Sloan Coal Grove George Egbert Flagiuan Pettinger Renova Thomas Gimbey Columbus Tipton

Ore Shovelers Strike at Erie Dock Over Vessel Turn

Between 600 and 700 ore shovelers at the Erie dock under Pickands, Mather & Co went on strike over a disagreement about which vessel to unload. The on duty crew wanted to unload a different boat than the one assigned.

Clevelaxp Erie Dock Pickands, Mather & Co

Ten Percent May Report From Manila and Reunions

The adjutant general receives May roster for the Tenth Pennsylvania in Manila listing 28 officers and 597 enlisted, total 807. Prisons include private Campbell under arrest in Manila and Collins ill in Lebanon hospital. Maloy dishonorably discharged. Col Hawkins relieved by sickness. Burnett commands Cavite. Neff and Howard noted as sick or on duty. Also notes a prison transfer and pending final muster at Pittsburg. United Brethren reunion draws 2000 delegates at Mons Alto Park with bishops Keppert Castle Faust delivering addresses. George H Valentin of Perth Amboy is sentenced to six years at Trenton for larceny involving about 180000.

A. I. Collins Company D Good Samaritan Lebanon Grant Collum Company Charles E. Maloy Cavite Hawkins Burnett George W. Neff Chas. Howard Pittsburg

Sympathy For Strikers In Brooklyn Trolley Tie Up

New York July 19 The Brooklyn trolley strike continues with both sides claiming progress and cars running at about 60 percent of normal. Rioting occurred and several arrests noted as aldermen adopt a sympathy resolution urging arbitration and enforcement of the ten hour law for city railways.

New York Brooklyn Brooklyn Traction Company Flatbush Avenue Brighton Beach Lhe Board of Aldermen Greater New York Municipal Assembly City of New York City of

Quiet strike puzzles Cleveland transit plans

In Cleveland on July 19 the street railway strike raised questions of an impending storm. Strikers pursued new tactics, avoiding interference with non union operators while officials ran cars under police protection. The state board of arbitration sought to settle the dispute as preparations to resume service and hire replacements continued.

Cleveland State Board of Arbitration

Political rift widens as Gahan declines national meet

In a stinging dispatch from Chicago, Thomas Gahan national committeeman from Illinois declines to attend the national committee meeting while urging colleagues to avoid Altgeld aligned talks. The Altgeld faction allegedly plans to address the gathering, with Governor Altgeld’s supporters saying Morgan may speak at the event.

Chncaco Cook County Illinois Harrison Gahan Altgveld Democracy Altgeld National Committee Meetig Xion Thomas Gahan Ilinois Srgan Committee On

Engineer Killed as Mixed Train Derails Near Baltimore

A mixed train on the Baltimore and Ohio line derailed at Stonehouse Cove near Baltimore. Engineer Resaw was killed and Fireman Shade slightly injured. No passengers were harmed. In Richmond, about 300 Baptist Young People's Union delegates were received by President John Chapman of Chicago in the east parlor after their annual meeting.

Baltimore Curtis Bay Baaltimore and Ohio Railroad Stonehouse Cove Resaw Shade WasHindTax Baptist Young People’s Union Richmond John Chapman Chicago

Independence Promised by Americans in Philippines Interview

An interview from May 18 in San Isidro Luzon reports Filipinos and leaders like Major Zialcita denying American orders to burn Manila while asserting belief in independence. They recount assurances by Consul Wildman and General Anderson that independence would be recognized, and discuss education, friars, and self government prospects under US guidance.

Times &Day San Isidro Luzon Martin E. Tew Minnesota Wheaton Lorenzo L. Dialvita Aguinaldo Oris Zialcita Manila Otis Major Zialeiay Tew Wildman United States General Anderson Athena Rizal Anderson Pedarne Pacheco Zialeita Philippines

Fighting in Samoa sparks arrests and resignations

In Sofata Saatele district on July 4 a Malietou chief died of wounds while two Mataafa chiefs and a Saatele chief were killed and three more wounded. Tauranga and Cormoran seized three chiefs for trial before the Apia supreme court. Commissioners plan to Washington July 18. Chief Justice Chambers resigns and heads to San Francisco. Potential vacancy debated. Solt could preside if Chambers leaves. Hunter or Mair possible successors.

Apis Samoa Auckland N. Z Sofata Saateles Malietou Saatele Tauranga Cormoran Apia Supreme Court Washington Justice Chambers

Reciprocity Treaties Signed Between U S and Britain

Special Plenipotentiary Kassau for the United States and the Secretary and Charge dAffairs for Great Britain signed at the state department the reciprocity treaties under the Dingley tariff with Bermuda and the West Indian colonies. Treaties concluded weeks ago and sent for approval. formal signature followed after approval by the British foreign office and colonies.

Washington Kassau United States

Cannon Pleads Guilty in Utah polygamy case

Angus M. Cannon, president of the Salt Lake Stake of Aion, pled guilty to polygamy. He did not appear in person. his lawyers entered the plea and a sentence date was set for Thursday next.

Salt Lake Cry Angus M. Cannon Salt Lake Aion Cannon

Deaths in Cuba report from war department

July 16 death report lists Genemados Farrier William Neary of Company B Seventh Cavalry killed in action in Puerto Principe. Sergeant William Lappin of Fifteenth Infantry died of pernicious malaria fever at Ciezo de Avila. unassigned recruit John Fitz of Fifteenth Infantry died July 6 from yellow fever in Wasnisutos. Major O Reilly at Havana reports few Americans left and no new cases at Manzanillo. medical unit details include officers, nurses, hospital corps and civilians.

Havana Genemados William Neary Seventh Cavalry Puerto Principe Willam Lappin Fifteenth Infantry Ciezo de Avila John Fitz Sternberg O’reilly Cnset Harvard Manzanilio

New Volunteer Officers Appointed From Four States

Wassinctos July 19 Additional appointments to the volunteer army were made by the president. Names include Samug W Kennedy captain First Ohio volunteers and Kaolin L Whitson William A Castle Frank Lowry Gen L Wood and others as first and second lieutenants across Ohio Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Horatio Alger Dies in Natick Mass at 76.

Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Maryland Wassinctos Samug W. Kennedy Ohio Volunteers Kaolin L. Whitson Maryland Volunteers William A. Castle Frank Lowry Gen. L. Wood John C. Cassels Sylvania Volunteers Liam Hi. Lyons A. E. Deitsch Harry D. Mitchell Francis W. Falston, Jr David A. Snyder

Newman Happenings and Nearby News Briefs

Walter Doubledee visited from Akron and stayed with his parents in Newman. Miss Sadie Griffith is pleased with her progress at Wooster school and home for weekend. Mrs. Jenkins returned from Akron after extended visit with daughter Margaret and son John. William Davis of Scranton visits uncle and aunt in Newman. Mrs. Slaughter and daughter Margaret, and Sam Williams of Wheeling visit cousins. George Williams and family from Massillon spend Sunday with Newman friends. Powderly praised as commissioner general of immigration. John Moser recovering from leg injury at Drake coal mine under Dr. Williamson. Wm. Ralston’s salary rise noted as proof merit wins out. Canal Fulton businessmen excursion to Cleveland. Minglewood ball team defeats Cleveland Bears 11 to 8 for $810 purse. Prospects for fall in coal mines seen as favorable. BREWS OF NORTH LAWRENCE. Tommy Brown opens new grocery in Fulton block. Minglewoods beat Cleveland team on 1Sth. Silver wedding invitations for Frank and Mrs. Brown on July 29. Hugh Wilson house construction by masons. Wm. G. Myers and J. Hd. Becker in Canal Fulton on business. Rev. J. H. Miler and wife attend Cleveland excursion. Sunflower bazar preparations by VT. Behnreh ladies. Stark county commissioners inspect creek work.

Newman Newson Walter Doubledee Akron Sadie Griffith Wooster Jenkins Margaret John William Davis Scranton Joseph Griffith Slaughter Sam Williams Wheeling A. L. Williams George Williams Massillon Terrence VY Powderly Robert Hess John Moser Drake Picely Dr. Williamson Wm. Ralston Cleveland Canal Fulton Minglewood Cleveland Bears BREWS North Lawrence Tommy Brown Fulton Block Brown Minglewoods Frank Brown Masons Hugh Wilson Wm. G. Myers J. Hd. Becker S. W. Fulton Magnolia J. H. Miler VT. Behnreh Stark County Commissioners

U S Troops Sought as Philippine Rebellion Grows

July dispatch from Masia reports natives in Altay Camarines and North Camarines ready to declare against the United States if troops are not sent for protection. General Otis notes ongoing Luzon campaigns, insurgents driven to coastal towns, and calls for renewed trade and troop reinforcement to quell rebels and stabilize govern ment authority.

Masia Altay Sath Camarins North Camarines Tagals Inestina Mania Cavite Uris Luzon Soverei Genera O 26 Commi Otis San Fernando Laguna Nns Tarsas Norpanga Batangas America United States Jolo Archipelago Palawan Islands

Women in Senate Hear Philippine Prisoner Sorrow

Delegations of women with relatives among Filipino prisoners sought audience with Sepor Silvera, premier, in Maprno. Count D'Almenas painted a sorrowful view of the prisoners’ fate, prompting sobs from the audience. Senor Silverain defended the government, noting initial US obstacles but efforts to secure release.

Philippines Maprno Sepor Silvera Senate Count D’almenas Count D’almanas Npt Senor Silvelain United States

Smithfield to Masontown Railroad Chartered in Fayette County

Hagagisstau July 19 The Smith field and Masontown Railroad company of Fayette county is chartered with capital of 110000. The 11 mile line will run from four points on the Fairmount Morgantown and Pittsburgh railroad near Smithfield to a point near Masontown.

Hagagisstau Smithfield Masontown Fayette County State Department Fairmount, Morgantown and Pittsburg

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