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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
1
The notice warns heart disease can kill suddenly and offers Dr Miles Heart Cure as recovery in early stages. A testimonial from Mrs Anna Holloway of Geneva Indiana claims relief after trying many remedies. The ad promises free advice and a booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
S A Ognead and Co dealers in foreign and domestic hardware on Main Street. Manufactories include Assell and Co makers of theatre machines portable semi portable traction engines horsepower saw mill and more.
Small classified items advertise East Side Jewelry Store on East Main street and a poultry supply offer with salary for a representative. Also details new Pullman parlor car service between Cleveland and Cincinnati with routes, schedules, and amenities central to the Cleveland Akron Columbus line.
A pamphlet outlining business chances along the new Chicago and North Western railway lines is available by applying to W. B. Kuiskern, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, 22 Fifth Ave, Chicago, Ill.
160 acre grain and stock farm in Southwest Missouri's Vernon County near Nevada. 68 steers fattened and sold in 1898. Within six miles of Nevada, a city of 20,000 with five railroads. Priced at 80 dollars per acre. May exchange for clean stock of merchandise in Stark or adjoining counties. Address A Zimmerman Beach City Ohio.
Chicago May 2 The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened with Bishop Bowman leading devotions. A contest over seating provisional lay delegates for equal lay and clerical representation looms, promising a three day battle. Delegates from the South and Eastern conferences arrive amid debates on dancing and discipline.
At Carnegie Hall the final day drawn a large audience as Rev Behrends urged cooperation over comity in foreign missions. He urged fusion of creeds for federation and the millennium, while afternoon sessions at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian debated home church support and fundraising strategies led by Mackay and Capen.
John W. Gates, chairman of American Steel and Wire, was served with a criminal summons for alleged wrongful actions as a company official. The summons, named in George A. Lamb, is returnable May 14 at Jefferson Market Police Court at 2 PM. Max Pam, Gates counsel, said they will attend.
At a Capetown meeting an Irish association was formed with cheers for the Queen. The Deputy Mayor asserted that the Irish in South Africa stand for Queen and Country.
Dispatches report Ian Hamilton moving north from Thaba N'Chu with mounted infantry and Smith-Dorrian's brigade, facing a larger force under General Botha at Hautney. Reinforcements to Botha, with Broadwood and Bruce Hamilton en route to support Hamilton. Casualties around 30.
New York May 2 Apathy marked the stock market with prices mostly higher yet trading subdued. Sugar showed limited movement while Republic Iron and Steel dropped on rumors of steel trade tensions. A small gold shipment was announced for Thursday and sterling exchange remained heavy. The money market eased with foreign banks seeking large loans, offering 2 and 3 percent for 60 days. Bond activity was dull with a general reactionary tone. Total sales par value 1,395,000.
May 2 Cascada Admiral Dewey reviewed a long parade along the canal route watched by thousands. Mrs. Dewey attended two receptions and a luncheon at the Union League Club. The day featured speeches and celebrations including a choir spelling out Dewey on Michigan Avenue.
Charles H Allen was inaugurated as civil governor of Porto Rico in San Juan on May 2. He thanked the United States for the new civil government and the opportunities it offers. General Davis had appointed an executive council to continue administration until Congress acts, due to lack of Washington instructions.
Washington May 2 The Nic araguan canal will be voted on today in the house. Debate focused on timing and possible violations of treaties. Leaders Burton Hitt and Cannon opposed immediate authorization arguing delay and cost while citing the Clayton Bulwer treaty and the isthmian canal commission remarks. Also notes from Lexpos on Porte customs and Long to reprimand Chadwick for criticizing Rear Admiral Schley.
About 700 more car repairers have joined the strike begun by New York Central shop workers. An ultimatum awaits Superintendent Waitt as the motive power department of the New York Central meets the strikers’ executive committee. The 550 Lackawanna and 150 Nickel Plate shop men’ s action is tied to the demand to repair crippled New York Central cars.
In Cleveland on May 2 police quelled a riot at the Big Four yards where about 60 union iron workers attacked 20 non-union iron workers repairing a bridge after the union strike. Clubs stones and iron pieces caused injuries. leaders were arrested.
Great Falls Montana reports all freight conductors and brakemen idle over a new schedule aligned with the Great Northern. Passenger trains and crews remain active unless asked to move freight while officials say the strike will last only a few days. Local police threaten to strike if demands for higher pay are not met.
Newman residents share Sunday visits with Massillon friends and neighboring town guests while the Drake Coal Company plans to close its mine until August 1. A Massillon pocketbook incident shows honest help by Wm. B. Masters, with calls for broader encouragement of integrity.
Judge Cantrill designates Scott county for the Goebel murder trial. Defense counsel given time to decide whether to proceed at Georgetown next week or delay until July.
A wealthy individual declares plans to dedicate nearly his entire fortune to philanthropy. While praised as a noble effort, critics note many other worthy charities already do substantial good. The advertisement cites Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a trusted remedy for digestion and general health, claiming its long history and preventive benefits, with a private revenue stamp required on the bottle neck.
W A Hines of Manchester Ia recalls a near death escape from measles leading to consumption and touts Dr Kings New Discovery for cure. Also notes Ely Cream Balm for nasal catarrh. The Q A C Railway runs daily Cleveland to Cincinnati with all new cars, departure 8 35 a m CST and arrival Columbus 2 10 p m, Cincinnati 5 40 p m.
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