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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1900

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Pullman Parlor Cars Add New Cleveland Route

New through car service between Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati on the Cleveland Akron Columbus Railway features Pullman parlor cars from the Pullman company. Cars offer large plate glass windows roomy smoking and ladies rooms with a dresser mirror. departures: Cleveland 8 35 am Akron 9 56 am Orrville 10 50 am Columbus 2 10 am Cincinnati 5 40 pm return Cincinnati 8 30 am Columbus 11 45 am Mt Vernon 1 15 pm Millersburg 2 35 pm Orrville 3 17 pm Akron 4 15 pm arrive Cleveland 5 40 pm. Connections 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 Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis

The Strength of Twenty Men and Hood's Sarsaparilla

An old adv says Shakespeare would note Hood's Sarsaparilla boosts vitality by enriching blood, improving appetite and digestion. It promotes strength and energy for those not in peak health. Hood's Pills advertised as non-irritating cathartic accompanying the remedy.

Hood

Cold Steel or Death In cured stomach and liver tale

Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire prospect for her stomach trouble and jaundice after failed treatments. She heard of Electric Bitters, used seven bottles, and was cured avoiding surgery. The drug is advertised as a guaranteed cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles priced 50 cents at Zz T. Baltzly's drug store.

Miles’ Nervine J. M. White Williamston Mich I. B. Hunt Lime Ridge Wis T. Baltzly

Monster Desk Fish Destroying 118 Victim Con Spation

A sensational claim describes a murderous malady affecting organs nerves muscles and brain. It touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe and certain cure for stomach liver kidneys and bowels, priced at 25 cents at Z T Bahaly's drug store and urges readers to subscribe now.

Dr. King Z. T Bahaly

Change of Creed Considered by Presbyterian Assembly

The May meeting in St. Louis saw a committee urge appointing a 15 member panel to restate doctrine and report next assembly, while presbyteries would act in fall. Debate highlighted 38 overtures, 190 with no change, and various reform ideas. Salary talks led to no cut from 4000 to 3000. seven nominees listed for permanent clerk.

Herrick Jackson Chicago Assembly Robert F. Sample George P. Pentecost New York Christ Kempshall Elizabeth N. J Sutphan Cleveland William McKibben Graham Pennsylvania Craig Henry Branch Synod of Baltimore William B. Noble California Benjamin H. Gemmill Philadelphia E. T. Swiggett Ohio Ralston T. Smith J. H. Miller Missouri C. 5. McClellan McKibben Judicial Committee

Methodist Conference Elects Two Bishops After Ballot Battle

Caiiaco May 23 The Methodist general conference elected two board of general superintendents to the episcopacy on the seventeenth ballot Dr J W Hamilton of the New England conference and Dr David H Moore of Cincinnati both receiving well over two thirds Also the admission of women to the general conference was approved along with the constitution as amended Biographies of the new bishops follow noting John William Hamilton born in Lewis County Virginia March 3 1845 and other career details

Southern Education Society Jexye Lee Methodist Church Church In Ireland Eng David H. Moore Cincinnati Western Christian Advocate Athens Bainbridge Afreust Ohio University Marietta Eighty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry Harper’s Ferry One-Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Ohio Volunteers Sherman Wesleyan College For Women Colorado Seminary University of Denver General Conference Caiiaco Methodist General Conference Methodist J. W. Hamilton New England Board of Freedman’s Aid and Southern Education Society General Confernce

Story of the year told at Women’s Baptist Home Mission session

Miss H G Burdette of Chicago described a year starting with a 5000 deficit yet ending with a 1005 surplus and ample funds to begin the new year. Auxiliary societies rose by 561 from last year, with 232 women’s, 280 contributing young ladies and 258 contributing children’s societies. M E Zion Conference closes with praise for negro soldiers in Cuba and the Philippines and defense of voting rights for literate negroes.

SCALE AGAIN DELAYED AT AMALGAMATED CONVENTION

The seventh day of the Amal gamated Association session in Indianapolis saw the scale committee delay reporting as conservatives control the talks. Milwaukee is favored for the next convention. Delegates anticipate further disputes over a heavy wage advance รวม.

Inpianppolis Amalgamated Association Milwaukee

Neely rearrested on Cuban post office fraud charge

Charles F. W. Neely, former Havana post office financial agent, is jailed in New York on a $50,000 bail after a United States Circuit Judge Lacombe issued the civil suit arrest. He faces charges of illegal conversion totaling $45,300.26. The War Department forwarded two criminal charges to Justice, tied to Cuban postal frauds and extradition.

Seyations New York Charles F. W. Neely Post Office Department Havana Cuba United States United States Circuit Lacombe Neely George H. Burton Edward K. Jones Frederick P. Smith Washington War Department Department of Justice Burnett

Boers Seek American Influence Amid Hay Response

Washington May 28 The Boer delegates, disappointed by Secretary Hay's reply on neutrality, plan mass meetings in major cities to sway U S public opinion and influence peace terms. They may dine with Hay and will remain in the capital for several days as private agitation continues.

Washindon State Department Hay United States Genet Transvaal Free State DeBruyn de Bruyn

Mystic Shrine Parade Furnishes Washington Pageant

On May 4 23 Mystic Shrine nobles held undisputed control of Washington with a Mecca like scene. President McKinley watched the procession from the White House portico as Arab patrols escorted Imperial Potentate Atwood to the Columbia theatre for the imperial council. A parade of nobles in fez and dress suits followed last evening.

Wasnindton Washington Mecca McKinley White House Atwood Columbia Theatre Imperial Council

Little Girl Murdered Near Austin Ohio

Ethel Long aged 13 daughter of Stephen Long on a farm near Austin found at a spring with throat cut and head smashed after alleged assault. A colored man named Richard Gardiner arrested at Austin claims Cincinnati as home. Blood stains found on his clothes. An attempted lynching was prevented. citizens at Frankfort and Austin threaten action. Deputy Devine moved Gardiner to Marietta amid fever heat.

Chillicothe Ethel Long Stephen Long Austin Richard Gardiner Cincinnati Devine Frankfort Marietta Gardiner

Suppression Crackdown on Boxers Reaches Pekin

May 23 Pekin reports authorities move to crush the Boxer movement as troops are deployed to disturbed districts with orders to suppress outrages. Six leaders have been arrested in Pekin amid the crackdown.

Pekin

Major Found Guilty of Murder in Titusville Case

Major was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of Police Chief McGrath in Titusville Pennsylvania. The verdict was delivered in Meadville on May 2.

Major Meadville McGrath Titusville

Spooner Defends Philippine Policy in Senate Speech

In Washington, Senator Spooner of Wisconsin argued for his bill to place Philippine island governance in the president’s hands after insurrection suppression until Congress acts. He asserted no other policy could fit the circumstances or avoid dishonor, while senators Carter and Allen introduced or advanced related resolutions on South Africa, translations of constitutions, and the North American Trust Co. inquiry in Havana. Other business was transacted.

Carter Montana Clark Wellington Allen Senate South African Republic Orange Free State Kenney Del Secretary of War Philippines Committee On Military Affairs Jones Ark North American Trust Company Havana

Sugar Dominates Wall Street Trading On May Day

Sugar certificates drove activity on the New York Stock Exchange with most contracts closed by day’s end. American Tobacco rallied alongside sugar while others fell back. Bond trading was dull. sugar movement overshadowed the broader market amid mixed industrials and a cautious tone on futures. In Crestier Pennsylvania a tragedy unfolded as Annie Chisem Gilmore killed herself in Ridley Park, dying in her husband Major J C Gilmore's arms after cutting her throat with a razor. Major Gilmore, awaiting treatment plans for his wife, faced the distress of two sons and the family’s constant watchfulness over her mental condition.

New York Stock Exchange Bugar American Tobacco Baltimore Ohio Paris United States Crestier Annie Chisem Gilmore J. C. Gilmore The National Guard of Pennsylvania Ridley Park Major Gilmore

Excitement in Kentucky Powers Released on Pardon

John L Powers arrested in Barboursville over the Goebel murder case was freed after his attorneys filed habeas corpus and Governor Taylor issued a pardon. Judge Wyatt ruled the pardon valid, amid rumors of Beckham soldiers arriving to take Powers. In Paducah Finley and Tyler seek Governor Mount to press a requisition as Justis Goebel aids. The Lutheran league held its fourth annual convention in Cruxctyaville with nearly 2,000 delegates.

Powers Barboursville Taylor John L. Powers Goebel Wyatt Beckham Inpias Charles Finley W. 8 Tyler Kentucky Justis Goebel Crockel Mount Finley

Newman Town News May bring word of many visits

In Newman May 23 Mr and Mrs David H Jones visited East Greenville with relatives and friends. Funerals and visits fill the week as townsfolk attended William Williams funeral in North Lawrence. local exchanges note contract changes and a hot Seventh district contest with Akron links while Decoration Day plans advance and Rev N E Moffit is slated to speak.

Newman David H. Jones East Greenville William Williams North Lawrence Mary Williams Carrie Livinggood Canal Fulton Canton Business College L. W. DeHoff John Dodd Sippo Findley A.Q Davis Boxwell Canton Jennie Kitt Lottie Roderick Edward Massillon Margaret Findley W. A. Harrold Roseland J. H. Kingsley F. B. Smith Washington, D.C J. W. Hannon Thomas Powell John Doubledee Jabez Thomas Navarre Newman Cemetery James Archibald John Robertson Joshua Davis John D. Richards Biddison Charles Dick Akron Charlie Stark County N. E. Moffit W. ©. Pearce Pearce Miners of Ohio W. Wilson Pennsylvania Mitchell

Mt Eaton Notes and Crystal Spring Smash Up

Mt Eaton notes record local arrivals and visits from George Kent Bettecker of Massillon funeral attendance for John Flory and other small town movements. Crystal Shrine reports a buggy collision near Canal Fulton damaging the vehicle injuring occupants and the horse killed by a rail freight train. Mayville notes Alvin Crummel visiting Barberton and local residents making small town moves with visits and house painting chores.

Crystal Spring Crystal Shrine William Murray Charles Gill Canal Fulton

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