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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
4
A historic note outlines the weekly founding in 1863 and a daily founding in 1887, followed by references to a weekly founded in 1896 and the development of long distance telephone service. It mentions Botm Telephones No. 60 as part of the timeline.
The piece surveys bipartisan views on imperial policy, Puerto Rico finances, and labor wage trends. It notes Senator Mason Bow backing sympathy for the Boers, General Wheeler's role in Philippine discussions, and the impact of New York upholsterers union wage demands. It also mentions a religious observance in the Daily Capital and a lieutenant in the Philippines reporting insurgent attitudes. A Michigan bill on selling long railroad mileage tickets is criticized as unconstitutional.
The article argues the New York ruling shows legislation may require future corporations to meet standards not imposed on existing ones. It notes the Ohio bill faces uncertain fate despite legislative passage and discusses U S policy on Boer Britain mediation, stating the administration adheres to non interference while offering potential mediation services.
Sexton D M Merrell urges leveling graves and replacing clay mounds with grass and flowers at Massillon Cemetery. He envisions a compact, uniform burial ground emphasizing cremation to maximize capacity though few workers may be available. Diggers seek higher pay amid cave-in risks in sandy soil.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It extols F Cheney & Co and endorsers Wapina Kinnan Marvin Weat & Truax, plus Dr. Livingston's visits and cures, and notes a hotel appearance and lace sales at Crone's.
City council and Barberton Doylestown Massillon Electric Railway representatives reached agreement on an amended ordinance after hours of discussion. Key changes include freight rights with a depot, midway power house location, ticketed car crews, a 0.1 percent gross earnings payment after year fifteen, and a revised start and completion timeline with penalties.
The council approves changes to a trolley ordinance addressing populated routes span wire strength and car frequency. It also limits moving buildings over tracks to night hours and restricts permits to obstruct the railway. John Bierman underbids on raising John Marks’s East street house. payment capped at 30 dollars.
Vada Freed of Paria sues Thomas Gayman for 20000 in common pleas court alleging damaging remarks in 1899. Ettie Decker of Massillon seeks divorce from Elmer E. Decker citing abandonment and neglect since 1890s, asks restore maiden name and alimony. Also reports divorce of Sarah A. Evans from Richard Evans with 200 alimony and guardianship accounts for Fred Justus, Albert Bittner, and Samuel Hardgrove estates.
A smallpox case appeared in Canton not known to health authorities for days. The patient had visited Massillon while infected, exposing many people. Vaccination and re vaccination are urged as essential. Edward Guittar is identified as the patient, who attended a Weiler dinner party last Tuesday.
Councilmen of St John’s Evangelical Church met Monday and heard reports from most soliciting committees for the church improvements. The committees reported about 2500 in sight toward the 15000 goal and expressed optimism about securing the balance. The note mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for impurities in the blood.
Letters from readers praise Pe-ru-na for stomach trouble and general debility with many claiming dramatic improvements. Testimonies describe relief from dyspepsia, indigestion, and insomnia after using Pe-ru-na, with some noting long term health gains and weight increase.
The Rev. Michael Baker rector of St. Clementa Navarre vows to stay to defend the church despite congregational demands for his resignation. A Massillon visitor, Baker planned a statement denying charges but will now keep quiet. Navarre reports say inner turmoil exists among a faction tasked with closing the church after ten days. A bishop letter threatens excommunication if resolutions are enforced. The church and rectory are not the congregation’s property. The committee seeks release from a difficult duty.
Advertising and postal notices from Massillon dated March 15 1900 describe Dr Kings New Life Pills praised for energy and health benefits at 25 cents a box. Also Buck len's Arica Salve touted for curing ulcers after a long Civil War injury. Included are letter advertisements and an unclaimed letters list with names and a mass mail notice.
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