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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1900

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Dr Miles Heart Cure Advertises Health Tonic

A historical ad copy promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure a heart and blood tonic claiming to relieve shortness of breath palpitations and chest discomfort. It features a testimonial from A. O. Payne Morgantown Ind and notes availability through druggists with a guarantee and free booklet. Also lists local manufacturing and business names and a poultry product offer.

Dr. Miles A. O. Payne Morgantown Ind

Pullman Parlor Cars Added on Cleveland Route

New through car service between Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati over the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway features Pullman parlor cars fresh from the Pullman car works. Cars offer large plate glass windows, roomy smoking and ladies retiring rooms, and smooth ride. Daily departures start at Cleveland 8 35 a m with arrivals in Columbus 2 10 p m and Cincinnati 5 40 p m. return trips depart Cincinnati 8 30 a m. Connections exist at Orrville for Mansfield Crestline and Chicago and at Columbus for Indianapolis and St Louis.

Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railway Pullman Akron Orrville Mt. Vernon Millersburg Mansfield Crestline Chisago Indianapolis St. Louis

Farm for sale near Nevada Missouri with 160 acres

A 160 acre grain and stock farm in Southwest Missouri near Nevada offers 68 head fattened in 1808. Located six miles from Nevada in Vernon County, near five railroads, priced at 30 dollars per acre. May trade for stock of merchandise in Stark or nearby counties. Also includes Grain-O coffee substitute ad notes.

Missouri Nevada Vernon County Stark A. Zimmerman Beach City

Organic law defined by Methodist conference report

At the Methodist general conference the commission on the church’s organic law reported. The organ law includes articles of religion discipline 1808 General Rules and all legislation under The General Conference. The plan aims for equal lay and clerical representation, with resistance expected from the ministry and debates over annual conference inclusion.

General ‘Conference Cmicano J. H.potts Michigan Ninde Commission C. W. Smith Pittsburg General Conference Special Commission

Soldiers Besieged by Filipinos in Panay Island Conflict

Manila May 9 A rebel force of about 400 attacked 20 men of Company J Forty fourth regiment at Barotac Panay Island. Three Americans killed seven wounded. Four men sent to rejoin remaining troops were one killed three wounded. Barotac garrison succored by Twenty sixth company May 8. Also court martial convicts Pettit for war violation and Ramos killed after capture. Pedro Paterno captured and jailed incommunicado and ill.

Manila Barotac Cailo Province Panay Dumangas Twenty-sixth Hall Grant James 8. Pettit Thirty-first Volunteer Infantry Juan Ramos Zamboanga Mindanao Ramos Pedro Paterno Trinidad

Rains Aid India Amid Relief Efforts In Madras Mysore

London May 9 The India secretary reports baron Curzon says relief improves in Madras and Mysore due to rains while other districts suffer from fodder water scarcity and heat. 5 617 000 people now receive relief. Philadelphia May 9 The Josephine Widener Memorial Branch of the Free Library is formally established at the former Widener mansion gifted to the city in memory of his wife.

London India Lord George Hamilton Baron Curzon Kendleston Madras Mysore

Pension Bill for Mrs Lawton Reported to Senate

A bill to grant a widow pension of 70 dollars per month for Mrs. Lawton, widow of Major General Henry W. Lawton, was favorably reported to the Senate by the committee on pensions. Edward Clifford Hariged. New York May 9. Edward Clifford Quwan hung in Hudson county jail for the murder of W. G. Watton, division superintendent of the West Shore railway, in 5

Edward Clifford Hariged New York Edward Clifford Qwan Hudson County W.G. Watton Weat Shore Railway

Postal frauds in Cuba prompt Neely arrest details

Secretary Root says no further information beyond newspaper reports on alleged Havana post office frauds. Colonel Burton’s probe led to Neely’s arrest in New York on embezzling 486,000. Neely, formerly a Cuba clerK, arrived in Rochester and faced $10,000 bail. he had cash and valuables, including two diamond rings.

Washington Root Havana Burton Inspector General’s Department Wood Neely United States Postal Department Cuba Buford Fort Monroe Department of Justice Rochester N. Y New York United States Postoffice Postoffice Department War Department Muncie Ind Major Rathbone Post Office Department

Shell surpasses armor in secret senate briefing

Was hidden session in Wasmerton reveals a navy invention, a shell superior to Krupp and all current armors. Tests reportedly showed armor failing under high power gunfire, with details kept secret to prevent foreign access. Senator Tillman pushed the issue, urging caution on armor purchases until improvements can forestall future projectiles.

Wasmerton Senate United States Navy Tillman Naval Department Navy Department Congress Indian Head

Penalties on Monitor Remitted in San Francisco Case

The House devoted most of the session to private bills from the claims committee. A key measure remits penalties imposed on Union Iron Works of San Francisco for the Monitor Monterey’s contract-speed failure. The body also adopted a resolution seeking Treasury data on oleo margarine materials, despite Ways and Means opposition, while Powell recommends canceling the Monongahela locks and dams contract with McDonald for noncompliance.

Washington House Committee On Union Ironworks San Francisco Monterey Ways and Means Secretary of the Treasury Internal Revenue Office Committee On Agriculture Charles F. Powell Corps of Engineers West Virginia War Department McDonald Monongahela River

Populists Face VP Nomination Rift at Sioux Falls Convention

At the National People's party convention in Sioux Falls on May 9, factional battles over the vice presidency dominate proceedings. Nebraska leaders back Bryan interests, with Senator Allen pressing for action favorable to Bryan, while Senators Butler and Pettigrew oppose. Debate spreads to Kansas City deals and potential committee reference. A New Yorker pushes Sulzer for VP and Stevenson is mentioned as possible candidates.

Nebraska Kansas Iowa Missouri Bryan Alen Kansas City Allen Watson Butler North Carolina Pettigrew United States Sulzer Stevenson

West Virginia Republicans Choose Delegates at Ackinley Convention

Farrsvort May 9 The state delegate convention of West Virginia Republicans convened with 800 delegates led by Governor Atkinson. Delegates and alternates to the Philadelphia national convention were named across four districts, endorsing McKinley’s renomination and a gold standard. A minority resolution denouncing civil or vice failed. The credentials committee ousted Dr J J Haptonstall of Fayette county.

S F. Morris E A. Flynn C.H. Payne Republican Party McKinley Commi J. J. Haptonstall Fayette County Scott Philadelphia

Middle-of-the-Road Convention Meets in Cincinnati

The Middle-of-the Road Populist national convention opens at Robinson's opera house in Cincinnati. Howard of Alabama is set to be recommended as temporary chairman. Ignatius Donnelly boosts for president. no clear VP candidate. Surprising names: H. W. Howard of Alabama for president and D. Clem Weaver of Nebraska for vice president. Counterfeit plates recovered in Pennsylvania by Secret Service officers Wilkie and William Burns.

Cincinnati Howard Temay Uannas Robinson’s Opera House Alabama Ignatius Donnelly Donnelly H. W. Howard D. Clem Weaver Nebraska

Defense of U S Military Authorities Highlighted

Wastixeton May 9 John Cheney representing Idaho defended the United States military authorities in the Coner d Alene investigation stating the defense rests on established actions and the proper conduct of federal authorities.

U. S Wastixeton John Cheney Idaho United States

Kruger Opens Volksraad to Inaugurate 1900 Session

On Monday May 7 the official closing of the 1899 Volksraad was marked by filled seats and flowers for General Joubert and General De Cook. President Kruger opened the 1900 session, praising the deceased and noting the nation's peaceful aims and flourishing mines.

Pretonia Volksraad General Joubert DeCook Joubert Kruger Kruger the Government, He Said, Wold Do All In Its Power Toward Peace. Fresident

Boers Again Fled In War Office Dispatch May 8

A war office dispatch from Smashed May 8 reports General Hutton and Broadwood with Hamilton reconnoitering the Zand river and finding the enemy in force. Hunter occupied Fourteen Streams with Paget’s left bank tactics forcing the enemy to retreat and abandon clothing, ammunition, and effects after artillery fire.

Lonpox War Office Lora Roberts Hutton Zand Broadwood Ian Hamilton Hunter Paget Vaal Warrenton

Roberts Praised Rhodes Work In Kimberley

Lord Roberts commends Colonel Kekewich for tact judgment and resolve at Kimberley. Rhodes and other citizens aided in maintaining order, tending the sick and wounded, and supporting mounted defense. Rhodes helped raise the Kimberley Light Horse and supplied horses for mounted troops. In St Louis, a street car strike disrupts the city with 4600 workers voting for union recognition and wage demands. Six injured in mob violence as cars attacked.

Lonpox Lord Roberts Kekewich Kimberley Cecil Rhodes Rhodes ST. Louis

Sharkey Knocks Out Choynski at Two Rounds

Tom Sharkey at Tattersall's in Brighton beats Joe Choynski of California by a knockout just as the second round ends. The bout featured fierce exchanges with Sharkey maintaining control throughout. The blow came on the jaw as the bell rang ending the round. In Princeros, New Mexico, the eighty eighth annual seminary commencement concluded with John E. McCook addressing 74 graduates and advising against entangling in criticism of the Presbyterian creed while Rev. Maitland Alexander announced fellowship and prize awards.

Choynski Cmbaco Tom Sharkey Tattersall's Joe Choynski California Sharkey Princeros Theological Seminary John E.mccook McCook Maitland Alexander Pittsburg

Germany Unfriendly. Patrie Says Kaiser Seeks British Neutrality

The Patrie, a nationalist London dispatch, claims Germany’s Wilhelm II seeks Britain’s neutrality, fearing a possible war with the United States. It cites Admiral Drederichs’s Manila clash and U.S. opposition to a greater Germany in Brazil and Argentina as causes of cool relations.

Associated Press the Patrie London William Germany Great Britain United States The Patrie

National convention of Middle of-the-road Populists met

Cincinnati May 9 Associated Press report says the national convention convened in Robinsons opera house with representation from all states and territories except Arizona New Mexico North Carolina South Carolina and Vermont D Clem Weaver opened the session M W Howard of Alabama was named temporary chairman in an address urging a break from 1899 folly and a shift away from strong silver emphasis toward government currency control public utilities ownership and the initiative and referendum.

Cincinnati Associated Press Robinson Opera House Arizona New Mexico North Carolina South Carolina Vermont D.clem Weaver M. W. Howard Alabama

Connecticut Republicans Endorse 1896 Platform At State Convention

The Connecticut Republican convention reaffirmed the St. Louis Platform of 1866, endorsing trusts only if they lower production costs without reducing wages. It urges laws to protect stockholders from fraud, laborers from injustice, and consumers from extortion while benefiting American consumers.

Hartrorp Associated Press

Not a Car Running In St Louis May 9

Not a street car is moving today as the general manager demands ample police protection. Yesterday's protection was inadequate. He has men to man cars but does not want to expose them to danger. The chief of police says the force is too small to provide required protection, but would aid one line if the company operates it.

St. Louis Associated Press

W. L. E. notes on Sherrodsville mine run change

A new permanent W. & L. E. assignment shifts the Sherrodsville mine run to Conductor Harry Weiler and crew to handle Thompson and Somers mines and Craig Stone quarry output. Jacob Rippel moves to Somerdale output and massillon yards, with Weiler’s crew stationed at Sherodsville. The Thompsons are expected to yield 100 carloads daily in summer.

Sherrodsville Harry Weiler Thompson and Somers Craig Stone Jacob Rippel Somerdale Columbia Yards Weiler Sherodsville New Thompson Rippel Massillon Carl Reichel Terminal Junction

Piles Cured Without the Knife by Pazo Ointment

A druggist named Whom you know offers a refund guarantee for Pazo Ointment if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protracted piles. Cures ordinary cases in ten days and stubborn ones in sixteen. One application provides instant ease. Sold with No Cure No Pay for $1 at druggists in Masaillon.

Rehatte Masaillon

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Business Directory Nion National Bank Magsillon Ohio J. H. Hunt H. L. McLain S A.gorbad & CO A A Tssell & CO Wills, &c Assillon Jos Corns &80N Assillon Glass Factory Assillon Leon Bridge Ron Structures Jewelers J of Ogleman South Erie Siusser Ameri Can Terre Haute Tonline CO M. E. Constitution Pettit Widener Quban Bill Ackinley Rnia Wilkie William J. Burns Secret Service Volkesraal Zand River Roberts Rhodes’ Work Tiors Princeton Theological Comm England National Convention Connecticut Republicans L. E
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