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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1900

Page

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Business Directory Listing Highlights Local Firms

An 19th century directory notes WION National Bank Ohio led by President J H Hunt with cashier Lain, Green Glase Hollow Ware, Boe Otties and Flasks, ASBILLON THON BRIDGE manufacturers and a Glass Factory. Blusser's Vegetable Pills promoted as liver stomach and kidney tonic. Available at druggists.

Hanks Ee Wion National Bank Ohio J. H. Hunt Lain Asbillon Thon Bridge Iran Mires Gree Glass Factory Blusser

Pullman Parlor Cars Introduced on Cleveland Route

New through car service between Cleveland Akron Columbus and Cincinnati features Pullman parlor cars with large plate glass windows and roomy smoking and ladies rooms. Cars depart Cleveland 8 35 a m and reach Cincinnati 5 40 p m, with return trips from Cincinnati at 9 30 a m. Connections exist at Orrville for Mansfield Crestline and Chicago and at Columbus for Indianapolis and St Louis.

Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railway Pullman Akron Orrville Mt Vervoo Millersburg Gleveland Mansfield Crestline Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis

Robbed the Grave. A Stacling Incident Narrated by John Oliver

Mr John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellow skin and pain. He states three musicians had given him up until a friend advised Blac Bitters which produced rapid improvement after the first bottle. He credits the remedy with saving his life and notes the medicine is sold at Baltz ly a drug store for 56 cents.

John Oliver Philadelphia Baltzly

That Throbbing Headache Pills Claim Quick Relief

Advertises Dr Kings New Life pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. Promises pure blood and strong nerves, easy to take and effective for many sufferers. Sold by Z T Baltzly druggist with a money back guarantee.

Dr. King Cca.s Z. T. Baltzly

Bucklen’s Arnica Saltuc Healing Miracle Claims

An aggrieved reader attests Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured long standing ailments that resisted other remedies. The ad touts a 26 cent price and lists Buchanan Michigan as the supplier point, dated May 22. A separate note quotes a child testimonial praising Grain-O as a coffee substitute that improved health and daily life.

F. M. Trigging Etitor Seneca Bucklen Arnisa Salis Buchanan, Mich Genessee Pure Food Co le Roy Fannie Williams

McLean men tighten grip at Democratic state convention

Columbus June 13 The Democratic state convention reconvened with McLean aligned delegates controlling the state central and executive committees. They push for harmony and anticipate a free for all in nominations and delegates to Kansas City, while opposing none of the favored rivals.

Columbus McLean John R. McLean New State Central Committee Kansas City George W. Hull Toledo H. H. McFadden Steubenville East Bryan Chicago Dewey Allen Smalley M. A. Mycrants W. H. Kinder C. L. Selaer Burtsfield A. J. Warner Marietta E. J. Biandin Cleveland Warner Blandin General Warner American Bimetallic League Pioneer

Grant breaks rebel stronghold in dawn mountain assault

General Grant led reinforcements with artillery against insurgents east of Samdegut and reported capturing the rebel stronghold after about four hours of fighting. Rebels dispersed as Americans pursued them. Grant’s column suffered no casualties.

Grant Samdegut

Casualty List of American Troops in the Philippines

General MacArthur releases a casualty list from June 11 1900 naming deaths and illnesses among U S volunteer infantry and regulars in the Philippines including Dysentery Malarial fever and Meningitis. Entries cite unit designations and dates of death or illness. Also notes a U S cruiser request from Washington and Stephen Crane’s body being transported toward Newark New Jersey for burial.

Frank Cusning United States Volunteer Infantry Thomas Young Volunteer Infantry Hans E. Spenson Oscar ©. Mahoney United States Voluntary Infantry Hiram G. Robine Edwin R. Riley Fred M. Truitt Patrick Dwyer Eden O. Neeves James Donahue Charles H. Cook Herbert R. Nelson Fred Hopkins Joseph , Sands Joseph O. Eterson L. Seventeenth Infantry Richard M. Patton William Keefe Forty Third Volunteer Infantry Alfred Fountaine Third Infantry Charles Ji. Sawyer Seventeenth Infantry Frederick Hires Variola Frank Haley Forty-eighth Infantry Walter Allison Crane Stephen Crane Baden-Weiler London

Thompson Receives French Academy Beaux Arts Membership

In recognition of his services to international journalism during the closing days of the Spanish American War, the French government on the recommendation of Ambassador Cambon conferred membership in the French Academy of Beaux Arts upon Charles T. Thompson of The Associated Press staff in Waswineros.

Waswineros Ambassador Cambon French Academy of Beaux Arts Charles T. Thompson Associated Press

President proclaims Portugal reciprocity agreement

Washington dispatch reports the president issued a proclamation formally announcing a reciprocity treaty with Portugal. In Cairo, 34 died from plague amid 75 total cases since the outbreak began, with 84 percent fatality.

Portugal Washindton Cairo

Demands of War and Crime Flicker Across Cities

General Wood reports five army deaths in Cuba as a fire at Paul Weidmann’s cooperage in Brooklyn leaves three dead, eight maimed, and three missing. In Mexico Mayo Indians punish a man named Wilson by tying him to an ant hill for mistreating a girl. A Kansas City conference aims to settle a bakers strike. Kansas City detectives intervene amid a street brawl leaving Rufus Bennett and Ora Childs dead and Charles Jackson wounded. Northwestern University president Henry Wade Rogers resigns effective July 15.

Wood Cuba Paul Weidmann North Eleventh Street Wythe Avenue Williamsburg Brooklyn Wilson Mexico Jones Kansas City Chicago A. T. Perry Hartford Theological Seminary Marietta (O.) College Matt Kenney Henry Sparks East Third Street Rufua Bennett Ora Childs Charles Jackson Henry Wade Rodgers Northwestern University Evanston Bigelow Pittsburg W. J. Bryan Bryan Lincoln National Democratic Committee M. 0. Wetmore Louis Winconsin

Policy stands firm in Chinese crisis as nations unite

Washington reports confirm a united approach to protect American lives and property in China. Secretary Hay cites dispatches from Minister Conger showing a critical situation while plans keep the United States aloof from political entanglements and expect joint action only for safeguarding citizens. Navy confirms reinforcements to Rear Admiral Kempff at Taku from Manila.

Washington Hay Hitchcock Long Gage Smith Conger Admiral Kempi United States Navy Department Kemff Taku Manila

Boxers Attack Catholic Convent in Tien Tsin

report from Tien Tsin on June 13 describes Boxers attacking the Catholic convent at Pao Ting Fu as 6 000 militants move against Christians. British and Russian naval actions are noted with warships at Taku Bar and certain troop movements. American ships Nashville and Monocacy expected at Taku. Temperance Congress in London hears papers on science and sobriety.

Tien Tsin Fong Shau Yang Tsung Nieh Pekin Petropavlovsky Komiloff Taku Bar Taku Fung Fah Siang Feng Tai Pao Ting Fu United States Nashville Monocacy Temperance Congress Loxpon T. D. Crother Boston Myra A. Gillette Medina N. Y O. H. Sheppard

Markets and grain prices across commodities era notes

Market reports show wheat corn oats prices and dairy quotes with butter eggs cheese and poultry figures. Cattle hogs sheep and lambs are listed with per pound and per pair pricing alongside New York market figures for June 12.

Elgin Ohio New York State Tne New York Sige F. O Northern Duluth Ube Cablea United States Lwom

Samp son Schley Awarded Prize Money in Destruction of Cervera

The U S court of claims grants $166 700 prize for Santiago battle. Admiral Sampson receives 8835 and Admiral Schley about 3000. The ruling affirms Sampson as commander in chief and that the Spanish squadron was inferior to the U S fleet.

Wastimscron Associated Press United States Court of Claims Cervera Santiago Sampson New York Schley United States

Japanese Legation Chancellor Murdered in Pekin

Pekin dispatch reports the chancellor of the Japanese legation killed by Empress Dowager guard at a railway station. Foreign reinforcements are expected as Pekin'''s security worsens due to alleged Chinese government treachery and destruction of foreign property.

Loxton Associated Press Times Pekin Legation

Warship Yorktown Sailed From Shanghai Amid Boxer Outrages

The gunboat Yorktown departed Shanghai for Chee Foo following a request by the American consul and a State Department report that Boxers there were growing uncontrollable and committing numerous outrages.

Wastaxgton Associated Press Navy Department Yorktown Shanghai Cheefoo State Department

Ice Factory Adds New Machinery in Massillon

The Massillon Artificial Ice Company received new machinery from the Deodar Vergne Company of New York. Installed this week, it will raise plant capacity to twenty eight tons daily and begin operation within a week. L P Schimke, the manager, expects a record year for the trade in Missi.

Massillon Artifical Ice Company New York Deodar Vergne Company L. P. Schimke Missi

Wisconsin Democratic convention selects at large delegates

Bryan sentiment pervaded the Wisconsin Democratic state convention in Milwaukee on June 13 as four delegates at large were elected to the national convention in Kansas City. The chosen delegates at large were David S. Rose of Milwaukee, George B. Hilton of Oshkosh, D. L. Plumer of Wausau, and Louis G. Bohnkies of Kenosha. Alternates named included T. J. Fleming of Milwaukee, George W. Bird of Madison, D. L. Hood of Lacrosse, and T. C. Cleany of Platteville.

Milwaukee Bryan Kansas City David 8 George W. Bird Madison D. L. Hood Lacrosse T. CO. Cleany Platteville

Hood's Sarsaparilla praised in village street chat

In Marquette dialogue on the street lawyer Bartholomew Livingston and Rev Archibald Windham discuss illness and Hood's Sarsaparilla. The reverend credits the medicine with curing indigestion rheumatism and his daughter’s scrofula while the town promotes Marquette Michigan as a healthful summer retreat with Lake Superior scenery and hotels. A mail-order offer for a guide to the Lake Superior Country appears.

Bartholomew Livingston Archibald Windham Hood Marquette Lake Superior Chicago, Milwhee & St. Paul Arquette Mich Copper Country H Healford Totbnane Chisago

Health Remedy Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Endure

The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a simple health solution focused on digestion and pure blood. It claims cures for scrofula rheumatism and many ailments, touting Hood's Pills as the popular family cathartic and urging prompt use for stomach or blood disorders.

Hood

Bryan Indorsed as Ohio Democrats Back Bryan Platform

Columbus June 13. The Democratic state convention opened with Webster Huntington chairing and a plan to base Columbus as head quarters for the national committee. The platform reaffirms 1896 Chicago principles, denounces imperialism, opposes trusts, calls for tariff and freight reforms, seeks currency reform, and pledges to support William Jennings Bryan.

Columbus Associated Press John Hewitt Thomas Webster P. Huntington Louis Reemelin John McCarty Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Ohio Democracy William Jennings Bryan

Boers Again Defeated Near Pretoria

News from Lonpoy reports a clash between Roberts and Botha with contested claims of British gains at strategic points. Generals Methuen and Kitchener led a decisive battle against Dewet’s force, restoring a southern Bloemfontein line as Boer positions remained stubborn.

Lonpoy Associated Press War Office Roberts Botha Methuen Kitchener Dewet Bloemfontein

Boxers Punished by British Marines in Border Skirmish

In Loxpox on June 13 the British marines repelled two thousand Boxers attacking their reconnoitering column. The Marines retreated about a mile under fire, then returned with reinforcements and two Maxim guns, driving the Chinese fighters back and inflicting heavy casualties.

Associated Press Blue Jackets

Republican national committee meets for first session

Purawwenmna June 13. The Republican national committee held its first session with Henry C. Payne presiding in Chairman Hanna’s absence. Secretary Dick announced contests involving seventy six seats, mostly from Alabama Louisiana Tennessee and Texas.

Aasochited’ Press Republican Nation Committee Henry C. Payne Hanna Alabama Louisiana Tennessee Texas

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Business Directory Gombad & CO Ge Ener Tage Assell & CO Assillon Jos Cornagon, Proprietora Jewelers von Kanel East Side Jewelry Store East Main Atreet Oeephooleman' Aeater South Erie Slusser Wasmington D.C Geneasee Pure Food Co GC. F. Mrmns Howes Erect Hiladelphia King Urban Rmelline Ing Ile Dr. Yros Baltz Avery Ellitor Congress Philippines MacArthur Washincton U. S Marrin China Wisconsin Democrat Convemtion Ohio Democrats Republican Party
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