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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

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Prince Henry of Prussia Pleased With American Trip

Prince Henry of Prussia, aboard the Deutschland, praised American reception during his voyage, saying gratitude for the cordial kindness shown by the people and the president. He told an Associated Press correspondent of his lasting impressions and thanked Americans for their hospitality. He noted fatigue and limited study of industry, and mentioned Emperor William II’s interest in his voyage.

Cuxhaven Deutsch Cherbourg Prince Henry Prussia Kaiser Wilhelm IL Emperor William Prince Htenry Kiel Gentschland Associated Press Prince America United States Pinia Georhia Princ Tluus Roosevelt Plymouth Prince Glenry Kiel Yacht Club

Germany Welcomes Admiral Henry Return From U S Visit

Berlin papers praise Admiral Prince Henry for his U S trip, predicting a shift in German public opinion toward the United States. Die Post argues Americans now deserve recognition as equals to allied nations, urging Germany to move beyond old Western frontier stereotypes.

Berlin Prince Henry Prussia Germany United States Die Post Wild West California Goia Fields

German Daily Sees Prince Henry Trip Success

Deutsche Tages Zeitung expresses satisfaction with Prince Henry's visit and notes reduced distrust toward the United States. It questions what tariff concessions the German government may offer and what gifts remain to maintain friendly ties with America.

Arizona Wirtey Leidig Deutsche Tages Zeitung Prince Henry United States

Warning of Mr Cleveland in New Jersey birthday note

Princeton March 19 Former President Grover Cleveland aged 05 yesterday spent his birthday quietly at home with his wife and children. He spoke with reporters about the Panama canal and national affairs noting care to avoid illness and praising arbitration efforts by the National Civic Federation.

Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland United States Cleveland Bayari Lane Associated Press Panama Canal Henry Watterson Washington National Civic Federacion Arbitration Committee

Chinese Rebels Seize Town in Kwantung Province Action

Hong Kong reports General Ma defeated by Kwansi rebels who captured Fangcheng town, killed or captured Manchins, looted the town, and forced a retreat after two days. Rebels establish headquarters at Fang-Chong and gains threaten Kwansi and neighboring provinces as imperial troops defect for pay and loot. Rebel leader Hung-Ming, kin of Hun-Sou-Chen, issues manifesto to overthrow Manchus.

Hong Kong Kwang-Si Fang- Cheng Fang-Chong Kwang, Tung nou-Nan Marshall Su Lien-Chou General Mass Kao-Chou Kwang-Tung Tien-Pai Kwan Chou Hung-Ming Hune- Sou-Chen

Royal Mascots and Regal Relics Across Europe

European royal houses guard mascot relics from historic figures. Bonaparte keeps Napoleon I boots and little hat, Hohenzollerns safeguard gray breeches of Frederick William IV, Sanssouci holds Frederick the Greats cane from Rasbach, Romanovs retain Peter the Greats carpenter tools, and the Elapsburis cherish Rudolphs horse shoe marked by the Reichstag election moment.

Europe House of Rudolph Reichstag

British Queen Fire Destroys Hoboken Pier Loss Put At One Million

A dramatic Hoboken blaze last night wiped out the Phoenix steamship pier and reduced the British Queen to a hulk. Several lighters and cargoes burned, a Barber line dock damaged, and nearby Campbell stores threatened. Estimates place total losses around one million dollars with two believed dead and possible additional fatalities.

New York Phoenix Steamship Line Hoboken N. J Barber Steamship Line Holland-American Line Campbell

Convention of anthracite miners opens in Shamokin

Shamokin Pa March 19 The largest convention of hard coal miners since 1900 began yesterday with over 600 delegates from districts 1 7 and 9 of the United Mine Workers of America present Credentials mostly filed delegates await arrival of others The meeting opened at 215 with President Julia Mitchell in attendance Chief issues loom over recognition of the union and concessions by operators as the group readies for heavier proceedings this week

Shamokin United Ming Workers of America Scranton Mahoning Julia Mitchell Altoona John Many Geore Hartlein Wilson Busine Thuntiveioa Vita Humnidion Witehell

Trial of Waller and Day Opens in Manila Court Martial

Manila March 1 The court martial to try Major Littleton Waller and Lieutenant John Day of the marine corps convened its first session. The defense argued lack of court martial jurisdiction and possible prior forfeiture of Army authority. The panel includes both Marine and Army officers with Major Henry P. Kingsbury as judge advocate awaiting Washington orders.

Manila Littleton W. Waller John i. Day Marine Corps Sapsar Wailer Arthur VT. Marix Manon FF. Glenn Sutro Wiliam H. Sishee Marix Waller General Chaffee Long Chaffee Washington James Forney Mandil C. Goodred Otway Berryman William P. Birdie Eli K. Cole Robert M. Gilson Army Cyrus

Otis testifies on Philippines role and self-government view

Washington March 19 Major General Otis testified before the senate Philippines committee. He described army actions in 1900 and May June calm after Aguinaldo's forces dispersed. Otis said Luzon trade and civil government, including courts, were established and noted limited armed opposition and foreign arms sources. He doubted Filipinos' capacity for self-government and discussed policy aims and asides.

Washington Otis Senate Committee On Philippines Aguinaldo Guist Fred Luszen Supreme Court Luzon Manila United States Hale Admiral Dewey Hong Kong Batangas Japan Ivolvetion Aguinalin Spain Otis Cael

Senatorial clash over presidential powers sparks march past

The Senate debated a bill to limit presidential pretensions of power amid heated exchanges. Bacon of Georgia opposed the measure while Hoar of Massachusetts and Mason of Illinois supported it. The session featured constitutional arguments, a clash over printing Philippine correspondence, and a sharp exchange involving Mr. Rawlins.

Senate Ind United State United States Mr Bacon Georgia Hoar Mansachusetts Mason Willens Bacons Sasan Ate Soodad Tsacan Marois

Hepburn Led Annual Attack on Harbor Bill Debate

Washington heard Hepburn of Iowa sharply scrutinize the harbor and river improvements bill while other speakers including Ball Massachusetts and Lawrence Kentucky voiced support for district projects. Debates paused with plans to close general debate the next day and memorial services scheduled for late Representatives Stokes and Crumin.

Washington Arch Hepburn Iowa Herburn Messrs. Ball Vex Lawrence Massachusetts Messrs. White Kentucky Thompson Burnett Alabama Representative Stokes South Carolina Representative Crumin Michigan

Recent Stock Market Activity Not Mater,ially Changed

New York March 19 The stock market showed no material change Tuesday with sporadic buying in previously marketable issues. High priced specialties remained favored while some lower priced industrials rose, and profits led to declines in several sectors amid a volatile day including a 14 5 point leap in North American. Amalgamated Copper stayed active, Sugar lagged due to sugar labor disputes, Pacific Mail sold on ship subsidy news. Bond market steady. United States bonds unchanged.

New York North American Amalgamated Copper Shorts Senate Prbhie Coulers Opi Toye i United

FURDERERS BROKE JAIL IN MYSTERIOUS CHASE

Devine and Stevens escaped from jail Monday night after breaking a cot at a window. They fled, aided by outsiders as guards looked on. Convicted or indicted, they face perjury charges to hold pending a witness search. Devine was convicted last week and Stevens’ trial was set for next week.

Stevens Ian Phe Cacuit Devine

Misunderstanding of 60 days clause in coal wage notice

A Philadelphia official clarifies the 60 days’ notice on wage scale changes set to April 1, 1902. He says conditions could extend beyond that date, but operators won’t promise changes until then. if conditions change, the scale would endure 60 days after April 1, 1903. A second item quotes a Syracuse Herald joke about conscience and in law family relations.

Philadelphia Philadelphia and Reading Railway Sie

Victory for Reciprocity Marks House Pact on Cuban Tariff

Washington March 1 The Cuban reciprocity drive won a decisive victory in the Republican House conference led by Payne with a 20 percent tariff cut and the Sibley amendment limiting duration to December 1 1908 adopted 85 to 31 after extended debate. The substitute for direct payment to Cuba was defeated 57 to 79 and several amendments were rejected. Senate action and other measures followed as leaders plan further steps and a Cuban reciprocity bill is expected.

Washington House of Representatives Payne Ways and Means Committee Sibley Ohio Cuba Morris Minnesota Chamber Senate Finance Thesar House Foraker Republcan House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Darwin’ Han Ohio and Lacehoe Ship Canal Company Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections United State Pensions Evans Story Ways and Means Caucns

Surrender Advances Under General Lukban Influence

Manila on March 19 reports General Lukban has swayed his successor Guevarra to surrender. General Smith and Guevarra agree to an armistice to allow Guevarra to organize his troops for a full surrender. Guevarra is credited with four hundred rifles and pledges peaceful conduct of his forces.

Manila Lukbani Guevarra Smith Gunnevarra

Three Slavic Workers Killed in Steel Mills Cave-Ins

In Steubenville three workers died in separate accidents at iron mills today. Two men at Labelle iron works were buried in a cave-in, and a third man at National steel works suffered fatal head injuries. All victims were Slavic laborers.

Steubenville Labelle Iron Works National Steel Works

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