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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1900
Page
2
The national budget passed by the House marks the end of the currency debasement fight and enshrines the gold standard. The Topeka Daily Capital reflects on charity, tariffs, and political shifts amid trade data, Boer war news, and local voting calm in Beach City.
The report notes 5200 miles of track under construction or contract in the United States, with hundreds more to be let soon. Grading completed last year will see tracklaying begin when weather allows, making 1900 a year of active railroad building and uncertainty about total new miles.
The Republican Standard of Carrollton endorses Judge Isaac H. Taylor for re election. It notes his term ends February 1901 and predicts support from Columbiana and Stark counties alongside Carrollton. It lauds his dignity, fairness, and legal acumen, saying he has few peers among Ohio common pleas judges.
A letter to the editor argues for Carroll county representation on the Stark Columbiana Carroll common pleas bench and opposes Judge Isaac H. Taylor’s continued service. It notes term limits, outlines Taylor's public service, praises Ralph S. Ambler as a qualified challenger, and urges voters to consider Ambler’s delegates at the primaries. The piece cites supporting testimonials and local endorsements from March 1900.
Topeka March 17. The Topeka Capital plans to stay Republican but may adopt changes from Mr Sheldon’s platform. Readers are asked to express views on future conduct with Sheldon linked in a friendly way but not in management. A Sunday editorial notes abolition of public funeral services amid owner statements.
The arbitration board convened in Altoona PA on March 17 but failed to agree on terms. Operators call 61 1/2 cents per ton for pick mining excessive and oppose added scales for thickness of coal seams. Miners push for these terms, matching demands amid broader fear of unrest. District No 2 and 16 sessions adjourn with a resolution to fund legal defense for miners in Tioga county related to Arnot and Landers mine troubles. Sheriff deputies were sworn in for public safety.
Kansas City report states W. J. Bryan will not attend the national Democratic convention in July citing hotel source information. In Fort Worth Bryan while en route to Nebraska criticizes the Porto Rican tariff bill as a pre election object lesson and accuses the administration of imperialism in its expansion policy.
The German consul informs President Kruger that Germany and the emperor stand ready to aid mediation once both sides show willingness. He notes Britain’s stance should be confirmed by London or a neutral third party. Germany would avoid actions that imply broader interests and urges transmission of the appeal to Austro-Hungarian and Swiss governments.
The Daily Mail published Cecil Rhodes's interview noting his criticism of General Buller and General Methuen plans to relieve Kimberley. Rhodes says retreat would be wondrous and claims Boer forces numbered about 30,000 with 15,000 foreign mercenaries, arguing exaggeration inflated Boer strength.
Dispatch from Laurenzo Marques dated March 16 says entrenching on the Vaal near Vereeniging continues. Pretoria sources report Boer resolve fading with General Lucas Meyer declining to fight and returning to his farm. General Schalkburger also back and Burghers returning home in large numbers. Secretary Long orders a warship to Taku China to protect American missionaries, leaving ship choice to Admiral Watson.
United States report states the British warship Thetis did not pursue the German steamer Kaiser off Delagoa Bay. The Kaiser carried the Boer command and the British Foreign Office called the claim that officers attempted to remove foreigners from a German vessel utterly impossible and absurd.
Washington reports the US aims to buy St Thomas from Denmark for 3 million dollars despite Danish signals. Officials expect a deal if Denmark accepts terms after noting St Thomas and St Cruz deficits and seeking a reasonable price. Sir Frederick William Burton, former director of the national gallery, has died in London.
The amended answer by the Republicans in the Beckham Taylor consolidated governorship suit was filed with Judge Field. Ex Governor Bradley Judge Yost and other lawyers prepared it after Field ruled the court had no jurisdiction. It aims to perfect the record for appeal to the court of appeals and possibly the U S supreme court.
Washington reports the Special Prosecutor For bey testifies that some imprisoned men may be innocent and released as facts emerge, though testimony is voluminous and slow. He sees a prima facie case against those held. Sullivan defeats Broad in a 25 round decision in New York. Judge Lacombe appoints Hugh J. Grant permanent receiver of the Third Avenue Railroad.
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