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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1900

Page

3

Boer War News From Lorenzo Marquez Dispatches

The Times correspondent reports conflicting Boer and British positions near Pretoria. British marchers were two hours from Pretoria with possible reinforcements. optimism of surrender terms clashes with reports of hard fighting and Boer forts south of town. Keuger’s hotel rooms in Amsterdam allegedly booked for June 25.

Lord Roberts Pretoria Johannesburg Ian Hamilton Daily Chronicle Amsterdam Het Haasje Keuger

Foreigners in Pekin During Dragon Festival

About 350 American marines and sailors from various nations arrived in Pekin amid the dragon festival crowds. The government posted troops at crime sites, but leaders of the Boxer movement were not arrested. Christian refugees gathered in the city while a relief expedition advances toward Pa Ting Fu victims.

PexIn Associated Press Pa Ting Fu Tientsin

General Colville Reaches Heilbrun Amid Brass Knuckle Fight

In Heilbrun near Kroonstad General Colville reports eight killed and thirty six wounded in his brigade after meeting stiff resistance. Rundle's unit suffers thirty two killed and one hundred fifty wounded. Brabant dispatch notes Boer force at Ficksburg nearly surrounded with Basuto resistance likely at any escape into Basutoland.

Loxton Associated Press Colville Heilbrun Kroonstad Orange River Colony Rundle Brabant Ficksburg Basutoland

Cape Colony Aroused at Cape Town Convention

At a Cape Colony convention presided by Devilliers a resolution blamed British interference for the war with the Orange Free State and Transvaal and warned annexation would wreck Boer peace and prosperity. The text also advertises One Minute Cough Cure as a safe remedy for coughs and lung troubles.

Grand Keinet Associated Press Cape Colony Devilliers England Orange Free State Transvaal

Kruger Located Near Pretoria Amid Boer Movements

News from Machadoro reports President Kruger yesterday on the railroad between Pretoria and the Portuguese frontier. Ten thousand Boers held hills around Pretoria, with another large force within forty miles on the Delagos Bay line. Boer positions are formidable and a stand would be costly.

Lorenzo Marquez Associated Press Kruger Machadoro Pretoria Delagos Bay

The New Bishop Appointment News

No official word has reached Columbus on Dr Moeller's appointment as bishop of the Columbus diocese The papal legation would first notify the archbishop in Cincinnati before any public announcement appears here

Dr. Moeller Washinatox Associated Press Columbus (O ) Diocese Archbishop Elder Cincinnati

Willaman Retires. Rudy Purchases South Erie Street Undertaking

N H Willaman retires from the South Erie street undertaking and picture framing business after signing contracts at 3 30 oclock Friday transferring ownership to Charles A Rudy. Rudy, previously Willaman s assistant, takes charge immediately and has prior furniture and undertaking experience in Canal Fulton Mansilion.

N. H. Willaman A. Rudy Erie Street Wpriday South Erie Street Charles A. Rudy Rudy Willaman Mansilion Canal Falton

Obituary notices for Griffith Bicknel O'Brien Dieterich Mross

Obituaries for Ralph Griffith child of Mr and Mrs S W Griffith of Francis Avenue who died of pneumonia. Mrs Maud Bicknel of Greenville aged 21 wife of C Bicknel died of consumption. Wellington O'Brien of Knoxville died of catarrh of the stomach at age 45. funeral arrangements noted. Charles Dieterich, 33, died suddenly of pneumonia in Chicago. funeral private in Massillon. Frederick Mross, 71, died from stomach troubles. funeral at St Pauls Church. Mentions of medicine ads and local providers conclude the notice.

Ralph Griffith S W. Griffith Francis Avenue Maud Bicknel East Greenville C. Bicknel Pittsburg Tombow M. E Church Greenville Bicknel West Mecca Tenn O'Brien Great Southern Railway Tuscarawas Township Massillon Charles Dieterich Anna C. Dieterich Chicago C. M. Roberts Dieterich Baldwin Frederick Mross St. Paul’s Church Mr. Mross

Quick Relief for Asthma from Foley's Honey and Tar

Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas reports eight years of severe asthma with life threatening attacks. After using Foley's Honey and Tar she experienced immediate relief and relief has never failed. Rider and Snyder promote the remedy.

Does Coffee Agree With You Grain-O Beverage Ad Claim

A woman testimonial says Grain-O made from pure grains improves health after a week, with children able to drink it freely. The ad promotes Grain-O as a strengthening beverage nourishing the system and suitable for all ages, available from grocers for 15¢ and 2¢.

Taken to Jail Gallagher Faces Common Pleas Bind Over

Edward Gallagher charged with criminal assault was bound over to common pleas court by Mayor Wise with bond set at 1000. A large crowd attended as witness Sylvester Schrader, guardian of 13 year old Susan Kiebl, testified. Gallagher remained in jail after bail could not be posted. relatives avoided helping. Clara Runser paid 3 and costs for careless driving on State street. Louis Metz 10 and costs for the same offense. Abe Lincoln was moved to the infirmary. Two farm girls accused of driving fast on State street, injuring a child named Bullinger, were summoned. they blamed Metz and Keim who were driving behind them. Mayor Wise will pursue further investigation with the involved parties.

Gallagher Wadsworth Clara Runser State Street Coste Louis Metz Abe Lincoln Bullinger Wise Charles Keim McDonaldsville

The Vacant Chair and Dr Pierces Medicine Ad

A sentimental piece urging care for sick mothers sisters and wives. It quotes Mrs Shopshire of Ballou Shelby Co and praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures for ovarian tumors and female weakness, claiming widespread success and urging use.

Shopshire Ballou Shelby Co R. ¥. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Pierce

Backache and kidney cures advertised in old ads

A collection of medical and patent medicine claims touts Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble and Bright's disease, DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver and bowels, One Minute Cough Cure for grippe to pneumonia, Banner Salve for skin injuries, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and wounds, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, Dr Thomas Electric Oil, and Sunday excursion rates of the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling By.

Rider & Snyder, OC. W. Cuppies Weat Tremont Street Bright Foley Rider & Snyder Rider Snyder Chas W. Cupples W. Tremont Street DeWitt B. FP. Mouser Chetopat Kan Dr. Caldwell Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling

Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over China Takn Dispatches

A Vienna Telegraph report notes Russia’s dominant Taku representation and European powers urging united action in China. Washington hints Boxer activity is part of a European plan to seize control of the Pei Ho river, thwarted by U S interests aboard the Newark and vigilant peers, suggesting temporary calm may return.

Suanenal Pekin Loxpon Vienna Daily Telegraph China Russia Taku Triple Allrance Europe Washington Pei-Ho United States Mr. Conger Newark East

President McKinley Visits Catholic University in Washington

In Washington on June 2 President McKinley, with Secretary Long and Mr. Cortelyou, visited Catholic University. He was welcomed by Rector Mgr Conaty and Vice Rector Dr Garrigan at McMahon Hall where professors and students greeted him. The rector highlighted the universitys aims and open doors to non-Catholics. McKinley replied warmly and the party toured buildings before returning to the rector’s residence for a reception. the president was pleased with the visit.

Washington Long Cortelyou Catholic University Mgr. Conaty Garrigan McMahon Hall McKinley Monsignor McMahon Qonaty the Pines

Reformed Presbyterian synod reports on missions and church aid

Reports from the Reformed Presbyterian synod of North America cover seminary operations at Allegheny City and church erection plans. The foreign missions board reports 18889 spent in Syria and China amid persecution of Chinese missionaries and natives. A recommended $9000 aid to weak churches across presbyteries is proposed. Boer envoys receive warm Springfield welcome and oppose emigration to Colorado per Governor Thomas.

Crparville Reformed Presbyterian Synod of North Conference of Missions Springfield Mass Colorado Thomas

New Plague Update From San Francisco

San Francisco health office reports no new plague cases, alive or dead. Cleaning work in Chima town is advancing.

San Francisco Health Office Chima

Prisoners Treated Well by Rebels in Luzon

Manila June 2 Captain Roberts of the Thirty fifth regiment and two missing companions captured at San Miguel de Mayumo Luzon remain in rebel hands who report intent to treat prisoners according to the laws of war Roberts believed an exchange likely initial capture misreported as lynching of six scouts one killed four captured with one wounded later liberated Abbott of the Forty second met 250 ladrones near Sinalion one American killed eight Filipinos killed four wounded New York June 2 stockholders list in danger to charter suspension case before Referee Nussbaum Chicago Grain and Provisions June 2 wheat breaks drought mild July futures. corn higher oats down provisions heavy

Manila Roberts Thirty-fifth San Miguel de Mayumo Bulacan Abbott Forty-second Regiment Sinalion

Peacekeeping Posse Formed in St Louis Army Style

Sheriff Pohlmann orders 2500 men organized into a military formation to maintain order in St. Louis. The force will be commanded directly by Lieutenant Colonel Cavender, formerly of the First Missouri regiment. Hawaiian Democrats Plan Convention to Choose Delegate on June 11 for Kansas City National Convention.

St. Louis Pohlmann Posse Comitatus Cavender First Missouri Regiment San Francisco Honolulu Hawaiian Islands Kansas City

Death of Rev John C Lowerie D D in East Orange

The Rev Dr John C Lowerie D D missionary worker of the Presbyterian church died at East Orange New Jersey after a brief illness. He was born in Butler Pennsylvania in 1808 and was widely respected for his long service in missionary work.

Dr. Lowerie New York John C. Lowerie D. D East Orange N. J Presbyterian Church Butler

Upset Carriage Injures Navarre Doctor Narrowly

Dr. Gardner escaped serious injury after a Navarre carriage overturn on Friday evening. He was aided by Dr. E N Bevard and Col Bevard of Wooster, with one horse found dead along the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway and the other running east of Navarre. The damaged carriage lay nearby. harness torn as the horses struggled free.

Dr. Gardner Navarre Gardner E. N. Bevard Colonel Bevard Wooster Bantz Bevard Wheeling & Lake Erie

Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Local Kidney Relief

Local Massillon readers are urged to trust Massillon proof for kidney care with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mr T B Arnold, a hotel clerk, recounts back pain eased after using Doan's at Baltzly's drug store. Also recommended is Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after meals to aid digestion. Rider Snyder and Charles W Cupples list contact details.

Rider , Snyder Chas W. Cupples W. Tremont Street

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Kruger’s Dr. Wood Dr. Thomas Monarch Takn Triple Alliance Mgr Long and Cortelyou Reformed Presbyterian Synod Ladrones Ice Trust American Joe Company Meyer Nussbaum Davies Catcaco T. B Arnold Conrad Baltzly Opera House Doan Foster- Milburn Co Dean's Mani John A. Manlin John A. Manlin DOD DRS. K K. Chas Powers, Chas. Powera Contre Kennedy & Kergan Drs. Kennedy _ Kergan Chas. Powers Ohio Golden Monitor DRS, Kennedy & Kergan Glevevan Bahney’s East Main Street
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