Prospects Brighten for 1900 Business Despite Political Clouds
The piece argues the year 1900 will bring record business, with protectionist policy and upcoming elections easing fears of tariff reform. It surveys political notes from Ohio to London, cites Cronje’s surrender and Boer War strains, and defends protection as compatible with prosperity, contrasting with Democratic reform calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
The
American Economist
New York World
Economist
Tayler the Logical Candidate Withdraws From Race
In the Eighteenth district, Hon. 8 J Williams withdraws after consulting affected interests. He chose not to oppose Congressman R W Taylor seeking a fourth term, citing unavailability to unite opposition. Williams would have drawn support from friends and voters who favor one man as the best choice.
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Eighteenth Congressional District
J. Williams
R. W. Taylor
Williams
Taylor set for renomination in district race
Republican division favors incumbent Taylor despite opposition by Williams who backs Baker of Alliance. The 18th district Republicans prefer self selection and expect Taylor to win by the largest majority yet, citing Taylor's record and ties to the Roberts case and Utah polygamist issue.
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Leia
Taylor
Roberts
Utah
Tre Isperenpent
Williams
C0 Baker
Alliance
Baker
American Opinion on the War in South Africa
The English press notes American sentiment leans toward English Liberals and Boer sympathies over English, with Americans outside war fervor favoring Morley Bryce and Harcourt. Racial kinship exists, but US sympathy remains selective, reacting to magnitude and context of the war as discussed in The Progress of the World in the American Review of Reviews for March.
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South Africa
United States
England
Morley
Bryce
Harcourt
America
Germany
American Review of Reviews
Rope Walking At Niagara Faces Restraint By Authorities
The man who aimed to walk the falls on a rope was wisely restrained by authorities. Death comes soon enough, yet diseases like constipation and malaria shorten life. Hostetler's Stomach Bitters is advertised as a cure all for these ailments with a fifty year record.
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Niagara Falls
Hostetler
Swamp Root Ad Promotes Kidney Remedy and Armory Show
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney bladder and uric acid remedy with free sample bottles by mail. It claims tests by community authorities, notes vegetable ingredients and safe use for children, and urges readers to mail names. Also mentions a program at the Armory on March 1 featuring Brown's in Town as the attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Independent
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Ushere
Brown
Murder trial of Henderson opens as key witness vanishes
Canton February 26 1907 the murder trial of William Henderson for killing John Hartong begins Judge McCarty presiding The case hinges on the disappearance of Mrs Alice Williams Massillon once a principal state witness After a brief adjournment to search for the missing witness the court resumes on March 19 with renewed efforts to secure her testimony and continue the trial The proceedings reveal a long history of the Hartong crime and prior robbery convictions linked to Henderson with prosecutors urging delays to obtain crucial evidence and jurors summoned for a new date
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William Henderson
John Harton
Alice Williams
Massillon
Canton
John Hartong
Common Pleas Court
McCarty
Henderson
Greentown
Hin
Amos Williams
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Hartoug
Bender Brothers
Columbus
Day
Pomerene
George E. Baldwin
James J. Grant
Zaiser
Bowman
Pomer
Messrs. Baldwin
Grant
Geo. W. Neisz
Daniel Parr
Frank Alexander
Conrad Brumbaugh
Lake
Alfred Nichols
Alliance
Edwin J. Hamill
Jacob Duprez
Nimishillen
George Heitsman
Baldwin
McCurty
Williams
The Missing Witness Causes Trial Delay
Mrs. Alice Williams failed to appear in court delaying the murder trial of William Henderson. Reported to have run a saloon on Summit street she left the city Saturday bound for Toledo and did not know her plans or return date to Massillon.
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Alice Williams
William Henderson
Summit Street
Toledo
Massillon
County Seat News and Local Updates in Massillon
Henry W. Harter files a common pleas petition naming Frank Yengling and Perry Young over a disputed debt and a land lien in Perry township. A murder trial delay for William Henderson continues. jail stay instead of penitentiary. Ball resigns as courthouse janitor. George Schaffert named successor. Marriage license issued to Robert Featheringham and Alice Lipps. Real estate transfers include Isaac M. Taggart to S. Burd for 5000 dollars, Michael Flinn to Michael E Flinn for 12.31 acres, and D. W. Resh to Henry Reed for Lot 109.
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Henry W. Harter
Common Pleas Court
Frank Yengling
Perry Young
Justice Folger
Massillon
Perry Township
William Henderson
John Hartong
R.N. Ball
Court House
George Schaffert
Canton
Michael Flinn
Michael E Flinn
Jaawrence
D. W. Resh
Henry Reed
Wilmot
Alliance Man Sues for Defamation Damages
George W. Miller of Alliance files a $2,000 libel suit in common pleas court against Thomas Wilson. Roach files petition. Miller, a city police officer, arrested a defendant’s son for disorderly conduct, who pleaded guilty, and claims malicious papers circulated to injure his reputation. Final account filed in Mary B King estate. Andrew Kryer named administrator of Francesa E Kryer estate. Marriage license issued to John Latham and Victoria Alden of Massillon.
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Alliance
Camron
George W. Miller
Common Pleas Court
Thomas Wilson
W.M. Roach
Aliance
Mary 8. King
Massillon
Andrew Kryer
Francesa E. Kryer
Perry Township
John Latham
Victoria Alden
Glass Works Blower Injured by Broken Bottle Accident
William Nicewander, a blower at Reed & Company’s glass works, was struck on the left side of the head by a broken bottle hurled toward the glass pile. The bottle, hot and sharp, caused severe burns and cut his neck. he rests comfortably at home on Jarvis avenue.
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William W Nicewander
William Nicewander
Reed & Company
Mr. Nicewander
Jarvis Avenue
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims $100 Reward
One hundred dollars to anyone with an incurable case of catarrh, guaranteed by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F Sheney and Co claim honesty and solvency, backed by Wrat & Truax, Watoina, Kinnan and Marvin. Cure taken internally, affects blood and mucous surfaces. Price one dollar per bottle, testimonials free, Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
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Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F Sheney
Wrat & Truax
O. Watoina
Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Hall
Oregon Governor endorses Peruna as cold cure
A May 9 1898 letter from Oregon Governor W M Lord to Dr Hartman praises Peruna as an excellent remedy for colds and catarrh saying it prevents and cures colds and should be kept in every household. He notes he has not used it for other ailments and urges families to obtain Dr Hartman’s free book Winter Catarrh.
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Oregon
Hartman
State OF Oregon
Salem
Columbus
W.M. Lord
Perona
United States
Dr. Hartman
Ohio
J Clutz for Mayor in Quiet Local Caucus
In a calm party caucus at Squire Frantu’s office three attendees heard Tobias Schott praise harmony and readers in the Democracy. Remarking on nominations due by Monday, Josiah J. Clutz is named mayor with a slew of ward and precinct nominees. primary set for March 10. Will Clutz stand?
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Tobias Schott
Local Democracy
Squire Frantu
T. W. Morgan
Young
Clark
Peter Smith
E. J. Creedon
Richard Croker
Bethhlehem Township
Creedon
Bolivar
Josiah J. Clutz
Harry Markel
Christian Howard
Joseph Schneider
George Sweir
John Haag
John
Jid" Koh
Peter Gannon
William J. Minnich
Peter Schneider
Massillon
Louis Burdell
Richville
Clutz Denies Shouldering Dem Mayor Nomination
Josiah Clutz, a Democrat candidate for mayor and ex-county commissioner, says his name appeared on the ticket without consent. Reports floated that painter William Wenzel of 13 North Street was named for mayor by Democrats. Wenzel says he is undecided about accepting.
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Josiah Clutz
Clutz
Workhouse Trustees
William Wenzel
North Street
Wenzel
Tak Independent
Williams withdraws from Ohio Eighteenth District race
Hon. S J Williams of Alliance announces withdrawal from the Ohio Eighteenth Congressional District race after canvassing three counties. He endorses Charles Baker of Alliance as an available candidate with strength to challenge incumbent Taylor, pledging support and urging Republicans to unite behind Baker.
Edwards Fights Over Beating of 12 year old by Schoolmaster
In Carrer and Massillon a village split over whether 12 year old Edwards deserved a whipping. Frisco Jim, a sign-painter, cheers the thrashing and urges more boys to be disciplined. Dr. Livingston arrives for specialist cases and offers free consultations March 7–8 at the Hotel Conrad. Advertised letters list remains unclaimed at the Massillon post office. Great opportunity offered to men to sell Poultry Mixture with a readable income.
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Edwards
Carrer
Frisco
Jim
Howell Edwards
Hoover
Mr. Edwards, Jr
Stump
C. E. Livingston
Dayton
Massillon
Livingston
Conrad
Masaillon
Kohl
Mrs. Chas
M. Men
Browne
Carl Brown
D. Adna Mortengen
F. Davis
F. Hb. Reeve
J. B. Denan
Isaac Taylor
Geo. G. Derrat
Iaaac
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
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London
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Modder
Lyddite
Kutchner
Lord Roberts
War Office
Tayler
Bae
Hrmhaye
Niagara
Advancement OF Science
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