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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
2
The article argues Napoleon's influence in cabinet picks, defends Admiral Rojestvensky despite defeat, and critiques Russia's wartime posture. It weighs imagined alternate histories with Russia's potential actions, noting diplomatic ignorance and vacillating talk in St. Petersburg while considering pressure for peace negotiations.
An itemized tally lists ships sunk or captured across battleships cruisers and torpedo craft with 45 ships total, plus thousands dead and 100,900 prisoners. It estimates Russia’s monetary cost at over 750 million dollars and cites battles at Port Arthur, Yalu, Nanshan, and subsequent engagements.
Sir Mortimer Durand won a salary increase from $32,500 to $36,500 as Ambassador to Washington after London officials cited higher living costs here. British foreign office notes embassy expenses have risen substantially in recent years. Washingtonians will point out expenses have increased on the same scale for a decade.
The article debates rising costs of living in Washington’s official and diplomatic circles. It notes extravagant receptions fuel a social whirl that expands as guests are obliged to reciprocate, urging European chancelleries to curb expenses and quiet the capital’s social tempo.
In Somerset Pennsylvania the Seaboard National Bank seeks Mrs Annie McKinley removal as executrix of Abner McKinley estate. Court sets rule return for June 18. Life insurance near 100000, bank claims 1500 and 6000. Estate insolvent. real estate sale May 4 bought by Mabel Baer for 16600 at McKinley Place.
Patent attorney H E Dunlap of Wheeling reports patents issued on the 30th of last month to G W King H J Barnhart and CG King assignors to Marion Steam Shovel Company for a Marion steam shovel Arthur H Marks of Akron for a tubular flexible article and constructing same and John W Myers of Ashland for a molding flask
Massillon residents report strong faith in Dean's Kidney Pills with H. Koons of 4 Wissmar Street recalling repeated use since 1900. He asserts consistent benefits and urges others to choose Dean's while noting 50 cent pricing and Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents. Burdock Blood Bitters is also promoted for pure blood and overall vitality.
An advertisement proclaims Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as curing nerves by improving blood quality and nutrition. It features a testimonial from George Harkins of Wilmerding PA about restored appetite sleep and energy, and notes the pills cost 50 cents per box with sales through E Craig Massillon and dealers of the Dr A W Chase Medicine Company Buffalo NY.
Three hundred citizens gathered at the Carl Myers home in Canal Fulton to honor Miss Rosa A Levers for twenty years of faithful teaching at St Philip and St James parochial school. A purse of 100 and various gifts were presented. Edward Neichter spoke as spokesman while current and former pupils joined a reunion.
Squire A N Kaley rendered a verdict for the plaintiff in the case of Neal versus Harter Milling Company for the full amount of 55 dollars. Neal of Massillon, previously a sales agent for the Toledo firm, claimed commission on a flour shipment to Norfolk Virginia. Norfolk buyers first refused the shipment but later accepted it. the company then refused to pay Neal the due commission.
Auditor Douglass will today transfer to First National Bank the 45000 paying fund bonds for their premium bid of 760. Fifty five $1000 de nomination bonds are payable to the bearer and bear city seal signatures of auditor and mayor. First bond due May 1, 1906 with annual payments to 1912. Recorded Thursday in sinking fund records. Bonds carry four and a half percent interest payable annually May 1 at city treasurer's office.
The Charity Rotch school year closed Friday with exercises by twenty seven pupils including recitations essays dialogues and songs. Miss Nellie Robinson will spend the summer vacation at her Canton home. Superintendent and Mrs Skeels stay at the school during vacation. Pupils may take short vacations with friends before fall reopening.
Sunday meals are advised to be light and easily digested to refresh mind and body. Start with a light breakfast, then a very light lunch, and a light dinner. if three meals are needed, make them lighter than usual. The noon dinner may be skipped due to household arrangements.
The Silver Maple is praised as a pinnacle of tree development with vitality purity and beauty from root to leaf. Its trunk is sleek the leaf underside is silver white and its five pointed leaf edges are finely toothed. The tree is celebrated as a common shade tree of cities with shimmering silvery foliage in breezes.
The Rev. John Brown of Traddington, author of the Sef Interpreting Bible, endured a seven year courtship. After six years he finally gained a kiss from Janet and sought blessing for their union. Half a year later the couple were married, becoming one flesh.
A Cleveland man jokes about an artificial hand prank becoming dangerous. He cites a Denver incident where a man shook hands with a clerk using a spring release, causing the clerk to faint. The prank, while humorous to the wearer, unsettled the observer and highlighted the potential harm of such gadgets.
An old note references a quaint 1730 song The Death of Reynard the Fox by Sir William Youns. It mentions a Luntsman cheering across the way, Ned Callet signaling, and a garbled shout interpreted as taillishers from French meaning out of the coppice. London Glebe.
The text explains how hairpin points passing along the cheek to the upper lip create distinct sensations because the upper lip nerves are more sensitive than cheek nerves. It also notes that parts of the back are less sensitive, so two points three inches apart may feel like one.
The Bristol channel records the highest European tides with spring tides showing more than forty feet between high and low water. Fundy bay in Nova Scotia has the world’s greatest tides, exceeding seventy feet. Lake Michigan displays the world’s lowest tides, with a range of only about three inches.
A writer claims Napoleon III sought a hidden plan involving Mexican and Moroccan affairs. A Liege gunsmith firm allegedly supplied arms through a private door in Paris and a Swiss bank funded a Grisons railway project. The scheme collapsed and the details remain elusive.
The walking sticks and walking leaves are curiously shaped insects of the phasmidae family. They resemble small limbs or twigs and vary in size. some African branches reach enormous proportions, described by Vane as looking like animated clubs moving along tree trunks.
A vivid Alma Signal lampoons railroad workers rough handling of packages marked Handle With Care. The excerpt recalls an exhausted employee who, upon seeing the label, strains to unload a fragile box with a final, fatal burst of effort.
An explanation of rain as moisture in air condensing into drops. Warm air holds more water. when cooled, saturated air cannot retain all moisture, causing accumulation into drops that fall as rain.
A writer recounts a Kentish farm worker who argues against bathing traditions among guards. The tale centers on the worker gripping a harpy hand and a lively exchange about washing. The dialogue features dialect and humor reflecting local life and customs.
The London Telegraph recalls an old punishment of tossing insubordinate volunteers with a blanket during the Napoleon panic. Westminster boys once seized a pirated bookseller Curle, ducked him under a pump, and expelled him from Dean's yard. Ruskin extols patience as the finest form of fortitude and the missing musicality in perseverance.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote portrays a skeptical remark about Pattersby and his consistency. The exchange questions whether Pattersby’s setting suits his character, contrasting praise with discomfort.
A witty exchange contrasts the Pessimist who questions the value of struggle with the Optimist who declares that when facing Waterloo his name will be Wellington, signaling confidence and humor.
A collection of brief quotes and admonitions advising husbands to fund recreation for their wives, tolerate noise from children, and avoid grumpiness to keep home life pleasant. Includes a Yonkers Statesman exchange about animals and a Philadelphia Telegraph cornet.
Florida extent puzzles readers as it compares distances across the state and coast to coast. A humorous discussion follows about misjudging travel times from Pensacola to Miami versus Maine to Florida, plus a practical note on collar fitting and the right side first to ensure comfort.
A writer describes the duck billed platypus as an otter like burrower feeding on insects crayfish and shells, spending minutes underwater using powerful forelimbs, and noted for its silky coat and tame petish behavior. A Chicago dinner tale recounts Aunt Chloe improvising for a canceled cook, saying she will make sure there is something left for later.
London Globe notes the first London omnibus as a grand, decoratively painted vehicle for twenty two inside, drawn by three bays and guided by a dapper coachman. Its blue uniformed conductor, son of a naval captain, spoke fine French attracting young ladies from Taddington. fare from Paddington to the Bank was one shilling with alxpence, plus newspapers and books for riders.
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