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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1900

Page

2

Growth in U S coal output celebrated and debated

The article notes U S coal production rising from 36,806,560 tons in 1870 to 244,000,000 tons in 1900 as a sign of industrial progress. It covers Congressman Taylor's attentive constituent service, wage gains for iron and steel workers in Ohio and Pennsylvania, Cardinal Gibbons on U S empire in the Philippines, and political contests in Ohio including Baker vs Taylor with centennial statehood debates.

United States Ohia Pennsylvania Republic Iron and Steel Company Massillon Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers Youngstown

Reading by children ends in asylum and warning

A 19 year old Chicago boy, driven insane by perpetual sensational fiction, was sent to an asylum after attempting to kill his parents when his books were burned. The piece urges early balanced reading and parental oversight, citing Massillon Public Library as an example. Also notes a mine accident near Jug­tus injuring William Hoyt with a broken leg treated by Dr. Snively. Subscribe now.

Chicago Massilion Pubic Library William Hoyt Jugtus Elm Run Dr. Snively West Lebanon

Local Notes From Nearby Towns and Personal Items

J P Jones travels to Columbus on Monday. Frank Brown shipped three carloads of live stock last Saturday. Daniel Patton shipped one load on Monday. William W Kauffman bought his father's homestead at seventy five dollars per acre. Carleton Mack visits between Feb 22 and last Monday with his parents. Lawrence township school board to hire teachers March 24. Mrs Mellie Kirk of Akron visiting her ill mother. Charles Kurtz to farm McDowell farm. Frans McDowell recently bought it. Samuel Krug rents part of Henry Freesch house to move this spring. Myrtle Young re-hired at Coshocton normal school for $60 a month. Clark legal option bill vote Sunday: mostly in favor. Wm Evans of Cleveland visiting friends. Miss Schillinger resigns to teach at Edinboro normal school, Pa. Fletcher walks home. Misses Myrtle Smith and Eva Reed in Akron. Insurance adjuster from Columbus settles A G Krieger fire loss. Fred Bremkamp visits Athletic club. incident with punching bag. Steam shovel idle for a week. James Fletcher of Canal Fulton on real estate visit. meets Irish hobo at station. debate ends when train leaves. Grain-O urged as coffee substitute, 4 for 13c and 25c. Banner Salve touted for skin ailments. Croup relief with One Minute Cough Cure praised. Foley's Kidney Cure recommended for kidney concerns.

North Lawrence Urban Hill Nonta Lawrence J. P. Jones Columbus Frank Brown Daniel Patton William W. Kauffman Maquoketala Carleton Mack Lawrence Township Mellie Kirk Akron Charles Kurtz McDowell Frans McDowell Samuel Krug Henry Freesch Myrtle Young Charles Young Coshocton Pormal Wm. Evans Cleveland Fletcher Crystal Spring Myrtle Smith Eva Reed Insurance Company A. G. Krieger Fred Bremkamp Athletic Club Fred James Fletcher Canal Fulton Boys of Ireland

Hesitation in Trade Signals Shifting Market Tone

The weekly Dun and Co review notes hesitation in business with a dip in volume, though not deeply disheartening. Prices hold with minor declines, output constraints at Pittsburgh and rising coke costs dampen production, while wheat and wool markets show mixed signals and exports fall from last year.

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American Clay Manufacturing Co. Denied Incorporation in Ohio

Secretary of State Kinney refused a certificate of incorporation for the American Clay Manufacturing Co. known as the sewer pipe trust, citing alleged Ohio anti trust law violations. Attorney General Sheets will review and issue a formal opinion. The objection centers on the ability to buy stock in other companies and own their rights. Meanwhile in Kentucky a tunnel fire incident left Engineer O'Brien and a fireman overcome by smoke during transit near King's Mountain with no fatalities or wreck.

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Dr Miles Nervine Promises Rescue From Grippe Aftereffects

An advertisement extolls Dr Miles Nervine as a defense against grippe aftereffects and a cure for post illness debility. It claims strong nerves aid resistance, describes recovered vitality, and cites a testimonial from D C Wanner of Hallaville Ohio who regained weight and strength after using Nervine and accompanying pills. The ad notes availability from druggists and a free advisory booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co in Elkhart Indiana.

Cincinnati Dr. Miles D.C. Wanner Hallaville Milea Mires Mepican

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