China war stretches across world in London dispatches
London dispatches say China is at war with the world, with powers recognizing the situation and acting. The piece notes Boer envoys, Grover Cleveland declining the Herald’s nomination plan, Kansas City delegates backing Bryan, and a growing American export opportunity as coal and other products reach Europe. It also highlights General Chaffee’s command in China and MacArthur’s lenient handling of a spy case, plus U S war preparations and Pacific trade links with Asiatic ports.
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London
Far East
China
Grover Cleveland
New York Herald
Kansas City
Bryan
Herald
Grover
Ocean
Germany
Great Britain
Colonel Bryan
Republican Party
Pacific coast markets and imperial policy debated
The piece argues a growing Pacific coast market for wheat, fruit, wine, hops and honey, resisting Bryan’s policy. It cites Oregon’s election results and the Portland Oregonian’s stance on tariffs, imperialism, trusts and militarism, praising McKinley and Hoar for supporting Republican methods in the Philippines and Cuba.
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Pacific Coast
Bryan
Portland Oregonian
Oregon
Hoar
McKinley
Thehilippine Islands
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Tammany Hall
Campaign Issues Face McKinley and Bryan Clash
The New York Sun argues the central campaign question is economic policy and job security. It contrasts choices between profit and loss, market health and fear, urging voters to prefer steady markets and confidence over panic as the McKinley Bryan contest shapes national sentiment.
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McKinley
Bryan
New York Sun
Absence of night watchman nearly causes train crossing accident
At West Main street crossings the C L and W railroad and the West End line, a wagon driver and companion narrowly escaped a northbound train of flat cars after a late warning. Bystanders say no bell or whistle was heard and urge a night watchman similar to the Pennsylvania practice. Citizens consider appealing to the council for action.
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Hiram Friend
John Dornacher
West Brookfield
Tremont Street
Pennsylvania
Printing Without Ink Promises Revolution in Printing
An article notes a new company aims to print using electricity and specially prepared paper, anticipating a rapid rollout that could transform existing methods. It also promotes Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters as a long standing remedy for stomach, liver and bowel troubles and a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments.
Flight of Flour In Massillon Prices Rise Across Staples
Reports from major producing regions warn of higher prices for flour wheat and potatoes. Wheat jumps to 80 cents a bushel in Massillon with wholesale to retail markup. Watermelons from Meigs Georgia arrive Thursday at 35 to 40 cents each. Potatoes rise ten cents but local prices remain steady with expected drop as new crop comes. Strawberries finish a strong season with larger berries and solid demand.
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Massillon
Northwest
Manitoba
Meigs
Kentucky
County Infirmary Buildings Near Construction and Local News
Caston June 25 county architect says plans for new infirmary cottages are nearly complete and one may be erected this season. Commissioners may add cottages as funds allow without raising taxes. Court term ends soon as Ohio Bar Assn session starts July 10 at Put-in-Bay. Kenny Bros. to decorate courthouse for $150. Alice Booth vs Edgar Hughes verdict for $500. Hughes jailed for nonpayment. President McKinley to visit, Grand Army band to perform. Wooster Baptist Association reports 1,378 members across Stark Wayne Columbiana districts, with 9,850.42 spent on religious work. G A band concert draws 10,000 at Nimisul a park. Oscar Puegner solo. Canston Actual Business College confers 63 diplomas. Edward Raff delivers address.
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Caston
County Commissioners
County Infirmary
Stark County Bar
Ohio State Bar Association
Put-in-Bay
Kenny Bros
Alice Booth
Edgar Hughes
Taylor
Hughes
East Greenville
McKinley
Grand Army Band
Washington
The
Wooster Baptist Association
Stark
Wayne
Columbiana
Church of New Philadelphia
Tuscarawas County
Alliance
Canton
Chippewa
Moscow
Mansillon
New Philadelphia
Newman
Salem
Sherman
Sterling
Wooster
Berean Church
Valley
First German Baptist Church
Massillon
G. A
Independent Foresters
Nimisila Park
Oscar Puegner
Canston
Grand Opera House
J. J. Krider
Canton News in Brief from July Plans to Legal Matters
Canton notes celebrate July 4 events with Red Men parade and fireworks on Shorb farm. Music by Thayer's orchestra and Edmund Vance Cook entertain. Probate and court actions include estate final for Eliza Smith and Kornell will probated. Real estate transfers list several Massillon parcels and lot purchases.
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Edmund Vance Cook
Cleveland
Thayer
Order of Red Men
Shorb
Canton Grocers
County Recorder’s Office
McKinley
Grand Army Band
Canton
U. B
Eighth Regiment
U.R. E. Ot P
Detroit
Lake View
Eliza Smith
Perry Township
Christian Kornell
Jackson Township
Hawley Down Draft Furnace Company
Oby & Co
Peter J. McCurdy
Pennsylvania Company
Taylor
Della Smith
Edward Smith
Frank Boeshort
Minnie Boeshort
Aungst
Alliance
William Artes
Lancaster
Julius Whiting
Geo. A. Hay
Coshocton
Guilbert
Society For Savings
Thomas Rice
Rice
Secon
Dick Martin
Louisa Strobel
Jocy J. Oberlin
Massillon
Frank Kracker
Maud Mausz
Eliza J. Bayliss
J. M. Schuckers
Third Ward
Mary J. McCue
J. M. Schucker
Mary H. Day
Isabel Krear
City Officials and Engineer Hamlin on Track Raising
Mayor Wise and councilmen conferred with W B Hanlon chief engineer for the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway on Cherry street crossing track raises. Officials demanded a fill on both sides to uniform grades. Hanlon refused to promise and no agreement reached. Likely court settlement.
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Wise
Smith, Reay, Haag
Routh
Weiler
W. B. Hanlon
Cleveland
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway Company
Cherry Street
Hanlon
Advertised Letters at Massillon Post Office 1900
Massillon post office lists unclaimed letters dated June 26 1900 for ladies and men. Names include Mrs Etta Gray Miss Ells Albert Ball Stephen Bigelow Emmet Flick Paul Reynolds Geo W Bieber Constanzo Kagler Albert Kayler A Schimmalpfennig and others. Readers for the letters are asked to say advertised when inquiring. Also an ad for Piles Cure claims rapid relief and a money back guarantee with no cure no pay, offered by a local druggist.
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Massillon
Dras
Etta Gray
Ells
Peruna touted as cure for catarrh of kidneys Bright's disease
Letters from readers claim Peruna and Manalin reversed Bright's disease and kidney catarrh. Testimonials describe swelling, dropsy, back pain, and restored appetite after starting treatment. The ad asserts Peruna cures catarrh of kidneys and any organ, urging readers to send for a free catarrh book from The Peruna Drug Mfg Co of Columbus Ohio.
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Re. Mary A. Shear
Jennings
Bright
M’f’g Co
Columbus
Land and Bananas and Devout Filipinos Near Bogo Cebu
A letter from Henry K Dulabahm of Company 1, Nineteenth Infantry, at Bogo Cebu, describes local life. He notes low church seating, long Catholic services, cheap produce such as eight cents per dozen eggs and bananas for one cent, and the natives’ devoutness. He mentions casualties, illness, and his own health, promising discharge in about a year.
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Henry K. Dulabahm
Nineteenth Infantry
Bogo
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Jesse Calabahn
Williams Street
Rudy Bonk
Massillon
Islands
State hospital officials meet at Massillon institute
A semi annual conference of superintendents stewards and trustees from Ohio state hospitals is held at the Massillon institution tonight and tomorrow. Attendees include Colonel Joseph Byers Columbus secretary of the state board of charities ex Governor Charles Foster Fostoria president of the Toledo institution board of trustees Dr Carpenter Columbus superintendent of the Central Ohio hospital for the insane Dr Toby Toledo superintendent of the Toledo state asylum and George Copeland Marion trustee of the Massillon hospital. Ex Governor Foster presides and Byers acts as secretary with many others expected today.
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Ohio State Hospitals
Massillon Institution
Joseph Byers
Columbus
State Board of Charities
Charles Foster
Fostoria
Toledo Institution
Carpenter
Central Ohio Hospital For the Insane
Toby
Toledo
Toledo State Asylum
George Copeland
Marion
Massillon Hospital
Foster
Colonel Byers
Can't Raise Tracks Injunction Sought on C W Co Work
The Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Company was enjoined from raising its tracks near Summit and Cherry streets and Washington avenue. The city says the action violates grades by six feet and creates a public safety risk at Summit Street. The company plans to contest in court and seeks council permission to proceed with a guaranteed proper condition. General Manager Woodford said the engineer will review the matter with the council.
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Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Company
Summit and
Cherry Streets
Washington Avenue
Young
Common Pleas Court
Summit Street
Woodford
Railway Company
Wise
A McKinley Train to See Glass Workers Depart
Sixty glassworkers and families plan to leave Massillon for homes in the east and west this week. Thirty depart next Saturday evening from Wheeling station aboard a Baltimore and Ohio Pullman car displaying McKinley Roosevelt banners and national colors. Train leaves 6 17 p.m. proceeding Massillon to Wheeling via Cumberland valley to Washington and ends in Philadelphia. Signed by the committee.
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the Independent
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
McKinley
Roosevelt
Massillon
Wheeling
Cramberland Valley
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Canton Invites Massillon Firms to July 4 Parade
Canton officials urge Massillon manufacturers and merchants to participate in the Independence Day parade. Secretary Charles P. Durr extends a cordial welcome and offers information to interested parties.
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Canton
Wise
Massillon
Charles P. Durr
Auction sale includes bicycle saddle harness wagons
Bale offers a good second hand bicycle a gentleman riding saddle and harnesses buggies wagons. Auction Syndicate Co 389 West Third Street Canton. Telephone 10484. Hood's Sarsaparilla boasts a record of cures and is recommended as a good medicine.
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Auction Syndicate Co
West Third Street
Canton
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Ramon Laczamana
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Marble, Ark
Peruna
Hon, J. Brake
Private Dulabaln
Philippines
State Hospital Officials
Slusser
Susser Pharmacy
Louisville
American Federation of Labor
Trades and Labor Assembly Hall
Joseph Johnson
F. B. Baker
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