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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1900

Page

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Local Business Directory Listings in Massillon

A Massillon Ohio directory lists Hanes Unserest National Bank with J H Hunt president and H L McLain cashier, Jos Cornu 48on rolling mill, Assillon Glass Factory making green glass hollow wares, Assillon Iron Bridge Co, Von Kanbil jewelry store, Joseph Coleman jewelry dealer, Blusser's Vegetable Pills advertised for liver stomach and kidney health.

Unserest Nion National Bank Massillon Ohio J. H. Hunt H. L. McLain Gashier Assillon Glass Factory Asaillon-Ibron Bridge CO

Pullman Parlor Cars New Run Cleveland to Cincinnati

New through car service on the Cleveland Akron and Columbus line adds Pullman parlor cars from the Pullman works. Cars feature large plate glass windows, roomy smoking and lounging spaces, and a smooth ride with daily departures from Cleveland at 9 56 am and 10 50 am to Columbus and Cincinnati, continuing to Indianapolis and St. Louis via Columbus.

Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railway Pullman Sita Aaron Orrville Gunemnati Grasiinali Columbus Vienaus Mt. Vernon Goimelie

Life and Moan 2 Dr King's New Discovery Testimony

W A Hines of Manchester recounts a near-death experience from measles and lung trouble that led to consumption He credits Dr King's New Discovery with a complete cure and claims many others have benefited It is offered in regular sizes 50c and 110 and trial bottles are free at Z T Bulizly's drug Store

W. A. Hines Manchester Trian Z.T. Bulizly

Self Cure Story of Renick Hamilton by Arnica Salve

Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula. Doctors warned of death without a costly operation, but he reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The product, priced at 25 cents per box, was sold by Z T Baltaly, druggist.

Renick Hamilton West Jefferson Z. T. Baltaly

Appetite of a Goat Seeks Better Digestion and Health

The advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy. It claims the pills provide a splendid appetite, sound digestion, and regular bodily habit, promising perfect health and energy. Available for 250 at Z. T. Baliz ly's drug store.

Dr. King Z. T. Balizly

Glorious Cure Claims From Dr Cargile for Mrs Brewer

Dr D B Cargile reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failed treatments. The tonic is touted as a blood purifier and remedy for eruptions, ulcers, and rheumatic conditions, priced at 50 cents. Also advertised Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a Colorado travel book from Chicago & North Western Railway with a Denver arrival in one night.

D. B. Cargile Washita I. T Z. T. Baltzly Chicago & North Western Railway Colorado Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Manitou D. W. Aldridge Superior Street Cleveland

Slugger'n Health Tablets Promoted in Ad Claim

An old advertisement urges purchasing Slugger'n Sick and Nervous Headache Tablets as the only sure cure. It touts 10c and 25¢ prices at all druggists and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the proven medicine to buy when you need relief.

Hood

Hanna Denies Cramp Was 400000 Warship Fund Donor

Senate heatedly debated Pettigrew charges that Philadelphia shipbuilder Cramp contributed 400000 to the 1892 Republican campaign, to be reimbursed by government warship contracts. Hanna and Carter denied the allegation, Pettigrew stood by his claim, and debate touched on past elections and party conspiracies.

Cramp Carter Hanna Washington Bacon Senate Pettigrew Philadelphia Republican Campaign Fund Republican National Committee Mr. Pettigrew Atlantic Comunion Columbus South Dakota Burke Cleveland Senate of the United States Foraker James R. Gar‘field Ohio United States Garfield Oregon Teller Republican Senate

Letter From Bryan Read In House on Trusts

A Bryan letter read in the House from Lincoln Nebraska states he never claimed a constitutional amendment is necessary to annihilate trusts. He says he supports constitutional legislation and would favor a constitutional amendment if Supreme Court decisions declare the measures constitutional. He contends the Republican party does not want to destroy trusts. He notes Republicans unanimously supported a proposition during this Congress.

Lincoln Neb Mr. Crsatinas Supreme Court Congress

Turbulent House Session Over Ice Trust and Army Promotions

In Washington the house battled over the New York ice trust and military academy funding. Gaines and Grosvenor traded accusations regarding Democratic and Republican stockholders while defenders praised Generals Miles and Corbin amid calls for rank and appointments. A later attempt to shelve Idaho strike report parts was blocked.

Wasaixatos Gaines Tenn New York Ice Trust Ray N. Y Grosvenor Ice Trust Sulzer Platt Machine Driggs Miles Corbin Hay Idaho

List of American soldiers deaths in the Philippines

The War Department via General MacArthur reports multiple Philippine deaths from causes including dysentery typhoid fever and malaria. Names listed include Charles H. Peterson Frank E Spears Earl H Peck Laure Gow ing and George St Clair with dates ranging May and April across infantry cavalry and artillery units.

Philippines War Department MacArthur Thirty-ninth Infantry Charles H. Peterson Thirtieth Infantry Frank E. Spears Eighteenth Infantry Frank Kessler Twenty Sixth Infantry Earl H. Peck Hospital Corps Joseph W. Sheahon Joseph W. Sheahon; May 31, Battery C, Sixth Artillery Adolph Tross Laure Gowing Thirty-fifth Infantry Frank Obanavan Arthur N. James Thirty Ninth Infantry Charles Neterton Forty-sixth Infantry George St. Clair Third Cavalry Joseph Harris Thirty Seventh Infantry Basil Owen Eleventh Cavalry John Moore Wm. Crispen James G. Lynch Variola Forty Sixth Infantry Edwin Marsh Thirty-first Volunteer Infantry Thirty-fourth Infantry Raphael A. Edmondson

Peninsular and Oriental Ship Company Aids Indian Famine

The P and O Steamship Company donates £5000 to the Indian famine fund. Lord Curzon reports cholera in Bombay districts with deplorable conditions as large works are deserted. Bombay government authorizes scattered village works. relief measures improve in British India and native states. About 5,770,000 people are now receiving relief.

London Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company Indian Famine Fund Lord Curzon Kedleston Bombay British India

Telegram to Governor on callout protection amid unrest

Fifty prominent St Louis citizens sent a telegram to Governor Stephens urging him to call out the militia to protect life and property. The house anti trust bill moved to the Senate judiciary committee by 43 to 20. Brigadier General Otis promoted to major general and Wheeler to brigadier general. Boer envoys spoke at a large Chicago mass meeting.

St. Louis Stephens Senate Judiciary Committee Otis Wheeler Chicago

Disaster at Lindley and Methuen’s swift pursuit

Lord Roberts reports the Thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry surrendered near Lindley to a superior Boer force on May 31. Methuen hurried from Heilbron toward Kroonstad, covering 44 miles in 25 hours but arriving too late to save Colonel Spragge’s Yeomanry. Methuen then engaged the Boers in a five hour running fight and routed them. The dispatch notes hope for Irish Yeomanry release from captivity.

Loxpox Lord Roberts Imperial Yeomanry Pretoria Thirteenth Lindley Methuen Heilbron Kroonstad Spragge

Whipped Tablas Rebels and Other War News

Major Johnson leads two infantry companies and 25 men to Tablas, capturing 4 rebels and 10,000 rounds of ammunition with 24 rifles. G company takes trenches near Norzagaray after 50 insurgents are engaged, 9 wounded. Trumpeter Speaker praised for bravery by Gen Funston. Elsewhere, Askew tortured near Biloxi. Mrs Sherman to be buried at Massinchy tomorrow with family condolences pouring in.

Johnson Twenty-ninth Infantry Eighteenth Infantry Romblon Tablas Thirty-fifth Infantry Norzagaray Bulacan Speaker Funston Fourth Cavalry Thirty-fourth Regiment Charles D. Roberts San Miguel de Mayumo

Pretoria Falls to British Forces Amid Surrender Talks

Lord Roberts reports Pretoria surrendered unconditionally after Botha declined defense and sought terms. Mrs Botha and Mrs Kruger remain in Pretoria as British troops take possession at 2 pm. Miss Mary Kingsley dies in Simonstown nursing post, and Consul Hay reports All Well from Pretoria occupation.

Lespex War Office Rob Botha Pretoria Mary Kingsley Care Town Mary H. Kingsley Canon Kingsley Simonstown Hay Ashiaton United States State Department

Republicans Carry Oregon Vote Narrow Pluralities Reported

Returns from 22 of 33 counties show Wolvert on Republican for supreme court with a 7957 plurality. Tongue, Moody and other Republicans win in districts one and two. Legislature will be Republican controlled with a 22 vote joint ballot. Woman suffrage amendment defeated. Died From His Injuries Lancaster painter Samuel P. Graver leaped from a second story window at Columbia Wagon works after a panicked misreading of danger from falling wagon wheels.

Port Lane Wolverton Justice of the Supreme Court Tongue Moody Congress Lancaster Samuel P. Graver Columbia Wagon Works Columbia

Market swings and railroad stocks lead mixed New York session

A day of market strength and pressure to sell left prices below Monday’s close for most stocks, with Atchison preferred reaching a high near two months prior. Railroads like Baltimore and Ohio Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific led gains on dividend hopes as other sectors lagged amid dull trading. Bond activity was quiet with $1,845,000 par value traded.

New York Atchison Preferred Atchison Baltimore and Ohio Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Pennsylvania United States

Wrecking Crew Tragedy and Fatal Rail Wrecks Reported

Reports from Bethlehem and Reavine recount multiple fatal rail incidents. Engineer Harry Schrieber died after a collision near Saylorsburg Junction. William M. Brader was decapitated while sleeping on tracks. In Port Clinton two men were found on a freight car after an overhead bridge strike and are expected to die. Other notes include a senate nomination rejection and local reformatory board appointment in Tyrone.

Bethlehem Jersey Central Saylorsburg Junction Harry Schrieber William M. Brader Reavine Thomas G. Brennan Girardville Michael Gilroy Pittsburg Reading Railway Port Clinton

Williamsport hangs murderer of wife and three children

William H. Hummel was hanged in Williamsport Pennsylvania for the murder of his wife and her three children on November 16, 1899. He died bravely. In Washington the house committee on military affairs commended General Merriam's course in the Coeur d Alene strike investigation.

Williamsport William H. Hummel Merriam Washington House Committee On Military Affairs Coeur du Aleno General Merriam

Indiana's Democratic Convention Ends In Broad Platform

The Indiana Democratic state convention opened amid rain and reaffirmed the 1896 platform condemning the current administration and Republicans over Cuba and Puerto Rico. It denounced double salaries for Cuban officers, favored direct senate elections, opposed a larger army, and backed the Monroe Doctrine. Kern was nominated on the first ballot and Shively declined a gubernatorial nomination. Bryan was endorsed for the national convention. The silver question was kept in the background.

Associated Press Republican Party Cuba Puerto Rico Sulu Hawaii United States Q. Shively Kern Bryan

Fighting the Boxers near Pekin and Taku clashes

Russian landing at Taku halted by Japan as Boxers clash near Pekin leaving many dead. Alarm grows over Japan mobilization while Russia appears set to seize a foothold at the seaport, using the Boxer uprising as pretext.

Associated Press Pekin Taku Japan Russia

Americans Engaged at Taku Harbor Dispatch Report

Admiral Kempff commanding the Newark reports engagement has begun and that he has landed extra marines. He requests another battalion from the arsenal, while North Atlantic squadron officers must report aboard within twelve hours. Indiana Kearsarge and Massachusetts ready for sea at five this morning.

Washrleton Associated Press Kempff United States Newark Taku Navy Department Arsenal North Atlantic Indiana Kearsarge Massachu

Dewey Arrives in Columbus to Welcoming Crowd

Admiral Dewey and his party arrived in Columbus to a large crowd at the depot. He will visit the veteran reunion at the park, tour the deaf mutes institute, and attend an evening camp fire and entertainment by the Press club.

Columbus Associated Press Admiral Dewey Press Club

Battleships Massachusetts and Indiana Ordered to Sea

PanDEL Pata June 6 The battleships Massachusetts and Indiana have been ordered to prepare for sea at once. They will sail to Hampton Roads and await orders. Both ships are practically ready now and will depart immediately. The move follows startling news from our representatives in China.

Associated Press Massachusetts Indiana Hampton Roads China

New Negro Party Planned at Philadelphia Meeting

A gathering of prominent black bishops ministers editors lawyers and teachers in Philadelphia on June 6 decided to organize a national negro party and to field national state and congressional candidates in the coming campaign.

Philadelphia Associated Press

Danger in China Intensifies As Ships Move Toward Tientsin

Wastuncrox dispatches report from Associated Press notes the China crisis worsening. Admiral Remy ships gunboat Helena or similar light-draft vessel to support Kempf and aid delivery of men and supplies to Tientsin amid rising tensions.

Wastuncrox Associated Press Conger China Remy Helena Kempf Tientsin

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Business Directory Hanes Si ‘A. Oomkrad & CO Maintreet Assell & CO Maeiztox Rolling Mill Jos Cornu Merchant Bar and Blackmith Iron Jewelers Eee Cc F. von Kanbil eEast Main Street En Oseph Coleman Clonka Jewelry Musical Instrumenta Ate Erie Street Blusser Ohioan Cummings Ien W. J. Bryan Lentz Hall The Tythur Gis Mapartment Lord Curzon Cables Irish Yeomanry Mose Ala Askew Mississippi Biloxi Otha Dee Mes. Krager Chicago Grain and Provisions Board of Trade San Francisco Chinese Six Companies Health Board Bynum Wasatherox Hon. W. Dynum Port of Tyrone Hannispure Samuel McCamimant Huntingdon Blue Jackets DEWEY Soldiers
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