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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1902

Page

2

Trade shifts in Mexico and South’s promise noted

The British consul reports U S gains in Mexico trade since 1870s driven by railways boosting American manufacture exports. The South’s bright future is praised by Manufacturers Record contributors, with London’s J Stephen Jeans highlighting the South’s abundant opportunities. The piece also covers Turkey and Bulgaria in the Miss Stone case, U S stance on treaties with brigands, and Tuskegee conference achievements aiding negro farmers.

Horace Greely West J. Stephen Jeans London British Iron Tracts Association United States Turkey Bulgaria Miss Stone Mme. Tsilka State Department

The Trouble in Colombia and its Causes

A summary from American Monthly Review of Reviews March issue argues Colombia's endless conflicts reflect liberal vs clerical struggles dating to Spain's heritage. It cites neighboring liberal republics aiding insurrection, coffee overproduction pressuring planters, and the Isthmus of Panama sale as a pivotal cash asset driving fight dynamics.

Spain Nace Ican Mexico Central America Venezuela Guzman Blanco Colombia Costa Rica Guatemala Nicaragua Honduras Ecuador Brazil New York Isthmian Canal Panama American Monthly Review of Reviews

Notables Share Vigils and Vignettes From World Leaders

Lord Ranfurly will extend his term as New Zealand governor staying in Wellington through August 1904. A parade of figures follows from Depew’s watch joke to Joel Chandler Harris writing daily in Atlanta, and the Pope’s secretary Antonini visiting San Francisco. Mary E. Nealy’s death draws praise from Whittier while Gen. Blackmar roots in Pennsylvania. The Shah of Persia keeps a cat collection, and Dr. Max Uhle reports Peruvian ruins as studies continue. Henrik Ibsen, twenty-five years ago, worked in a country store before turning to writing and drama.

Lord Ranfurly New Zealand Wellington Senator Kearns Utah Senator Depew Senate Depew Joel Chandler Harris Atlanta Henry A. Sullivan Cathedral of the Holy Cross Boston New England Monsignore Michael Antonini Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Cavalry Persia Max Uhle University of California Peru Henrik Ibsen

Ohio Taxation Bills Face Senate Action

The Ohio senate prepares for early votes on Cole and Willis taxation bills and the local option measure after house passage. Debate centers on foreign and domestic corporate filing fees, local option petition thresholds, temperance punishments, and possible state tax levy reductions tied to these reforms.

Columbus House Senate Cole Willis Patterson State House Ohio Fevy Nuas

Senators Censured Over Senate Fracas in Tariff Fight

Washington March 1 Senators McLaurin and Tillman of South Carolina were censured by the United States Senate for a sensational on floor clash during the Philippine tariff bill debate. The 54 to 2 vote adopted a resolution of censure after Tillman protested insults, with Kean changing his vote and Tilman later offering to withdraw remarks amid chair objections. The incident closed as the chamber moved on to other business and the census bill conference report was adopted.

J Justice Senate Temperance Committee Denune Franklin County Denuné General Assembly Cameron House Committee On Finance House Thomas Huron Washington McLaurin and Tillman South Carolina United States Senate Gurrows Committee On Privileges and Elections Mte Laurin-Tillman Bailey Blackburn Pettus M. J. Foster Dubois McComas Beveridge Pritchard Mr. Gallinger Ar. Platt Connecticut Mr. Kean New Jersey Burrows Myr. Frye Dietrich Nebraska

Limit of Microscopic Power in Microscopic Scale

Professor McKendrick stated in a presidential address that the smallest visible particle under current microscopes lies between one four hundredth thousandth and one five hundred thousandth of an inch in diameter. The diffraction of light limits seeing smaller objects, yet living spores studied by physiologists may be smaller than what even the best microscope can reveal.

Professor McKendrick British Association

Grounds For Divorce and Pompeii Curiosity

A north side wife waits up for her husband who returns unseen and sleeps upstairs, sparking a weeklong cold shoulder. Mas Nordau questions Pompeii inhabitants’ absence after Vesuvius eruption, noting survivors and house repairs, pondering why many did not return home.

North Side Chicago News Pompelit Mas Nordau Pompeii Vesuvius Pompeiiana

Township Trustees Meet and Pay Bills

Township trustees held their annual meeting Friday afternoon. Bills totaling 250 dollars were paid. The condition of the country roads was discussed with no definite improvement plan offered. Trustees noted some city streets are no better than the outside roads.

Flood Threat Lingers as Patagonia Prepares for Rising River

The river continues to rise with no flood warnings yet for Patagonia residents who fear annual evacuations after the 1898 deluge. Hunt road remains above water but could be covered soon. The Massillon Water Company pumping station cellar flooded in past flood moments. An ad for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup claims to cure coughs and bronchitis.

Patagonia Wood

Republican primary candidates announced for Stark County offices

A list of candidates announced for Stark County offices subject to Republican primaries. Names include Isaac H Smith Alliance as county commissioner, Wayne Matthews and Eugene Willison for mayor, Martin L Seacrist Alliance for county commissioner, Jacob Shengle Osnaburg for county commissioner, James C Burnoheimer Canton for county commissioner, Michael Eisses township trustee, Dr Frank W Gavin Canton for coroner, J M Howenstine Howenstine for county council, Miller for council first ward, and R A Pin for justice of the peace, with primaries set in spring 1902.

Issac H Smith Alliance Wayne Matthews Eugene G. Willison Martin L. Seacrist Ohio Jacob Shengle Osanaburg James C. Burnoheimer Canton Michael Eisses Frank W.gavin O. As

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