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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1901
Page
2
English observers note passage of the American ship subsidy bill will press British shipowners and builders. Meanwhile American rail and industry show momentum, with Henry Clews forecasting global commerce expansion and McKinley praising a merchant marine guided by exports and the flag.
The passage notes that in 1803 after Grover Cleveland's second term election William McKaley defeated Lawrence Neal by a large margin due to party influence. In 1897 after McKinley's first election Bushnell led Thrace L. Chapman by 28,165 votes. The only exception in two decades is 1880 when EB Campbell defeated Foraker after Benjamin Harrison's election.
Washington reports the United States leads the world in merchandise exports for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending in March. The US average monthly exports were about 124.4 million dollars, with the UK close behind at 117.5 million and Germany at 87.5 million. Total US exports reached 1.120 billion, while the UK stood at 1.060 billion. Only ten nations ran a trade balance in their favor, led by Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, British India, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia, Uruguay and the United States. Russia alone among European nations enjoyed a favorable balance, around 4 million annually, while the US gained 521 million over the year.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It urges readers to test their kidneys with a home water-panel sediment check and claims relief from back pain, frequent urination, and reactions to alcohol. Free sample and pamphlet offered by mail from Kilmer & Co.
Sheriff's sale announced for James Kelleys Admin in Stalker County Ohio under order of sale for motor vehicle mentioned as Morenee Rang. Public notice lists sale action by LHR State of Ohio and involves property title transfer under court order.
A Scottish era piece notes Britain faces large war costs from the Boer conflict. It outlines deficits of 206 million pounds and a further 276 million, proposes a 1s 6d tax rise, a coffee sugar tax, and a coal export duty. It highlights Irish and coal miners' protests and praises Sir Michael Hicks Beach for blunt budget candor. It also notes Americans may take much of the new loan and profile the chancellor’s career.
A portrait of Miss Florida Whiting Graves, famed Alabama beauty from Birmingham, praised as the South’s fairest woman. The violinist trained across Europe and America, daughter of Captain William F. Chaves, once wealthy, and connected to the Whitings of Virginia. Captain Jobsen’s reluctant captivity threads through a tale of romance and daring.
Joseph Barzynsel, a 17 year old Chicago born Polish descendant, has won an appointment to West Point. He is from a noble Polish lineage with a hero grandfather who fought in the Polish insurrection. Barzynsel’s selection follows campaigns by Chicago Polish societies seeking representation at the military academy. Kosciuszko once served as an engineer at West Point and helped place a monument there.
A Massillon resident, P. B. Arnold, recounts using Doan's Kidney Pills in 1896 for backache caused by strain. He claims lasting relief and urges fellow citizens and traveling men to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY as U S agents.
Geo B Hickork of Curtiss Wisconsin reports Foley’s Kidney Cure helped his father, stating it is the only remedy that ever brought relief. Rider & Snyder.
Notice of Appointment stating BL Speaskel has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of Sarah Reed of Stack County O deceased. Dated April 13 1901.
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