Congresses seeds for congressmen gifts and Boer war outlook
The piece notes a $170000 agricultural budget for seed distribution to constitu ents, urges census participation, covers a Prohibitionist meeting in Columbus, and recalls third parties with Lincoln’s rise. It discusses British Boer War prospects, Kruger, Reitz, and U.S. as future world money center per Sage, plus health rumors of President McKinley and vice presidential succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
E. K. Rife
United States
Republican
Fremont
Lincoln
Local Official Stricken by Accident Causes Season’s Pipe Dream
The article notes an accident preventing the official from fulfilling duties while stating his current safety and no future breakdown is anticipated. It mentions friends aware of his condition and riffs on the Herald’s forecasts for a new form of the dull news season.
Charity Begins at Home in a World of Aid
The New York Sun urges charity for India while noting domestic efforts for soldiers families. It cites two NY groups aiding relatives of overseas casualties, and mentions a $1000 pledge for Sergeant Douglass’s family by Andrew Carnegie. The piece cautions against neglecting home needs despite overseas sympathy.
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New York
India
Philippines
Douglass
Croton Dam
Andrew Carnegie
New York Sun
Democratic Campaign Literature Opposes Mediation Push
A New York group calling itself The American Road for the Assistance of the South African Republics circulates leaflets urging ministers to obtain church members opinions on US intervention to stop the Boer War. The two ballots mislead, urging either support for mediation or neutrality, while Britain seeks conquest. Massillon ministers reject the document as political manipulation to stir sympathy for foreign entanglement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Great Britain
South Africa
Massillon
Special Agent Appointed for Census and Local Industry
Special Agent R B Crawford Jr is assigned to census enumeration in precinct A First Ward and will collect statistics on local manufacturing and the state hospital. Local enumerators report heavy mail with letters and circulars promoting fountain pen brands. Most appointees bought supplies at Massillon stores.
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R. B. Crawford, Jr
First Ward
Bureau
State Hospital
Massillon
Count of Pedestrians and Vehicles at West Main Crossing
About five thousand people and vehicles passed the Pennsylvania railway West Main crossing on Friday and Saturday from 6 am to 6 pm. Mr Snyder, who counted, says the total was a few less than 5,000. The purpose of the count is unknown. Similar counters were posted at every street and road crossing between Pittsburgh and Chicago on those two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Snyder
Pennsylvania Railway
West Main Edd
Pittsburg
Chicago
Massillon Property Values Reported By Appraisers
Local land appraisers say Massillon property values have risen on average with some areas showing depreciation in a few quarters. A reunion notice announces the Swihart gathering at Nimissilla Park Canton June 2 1900 with an invitation to all relatives and friends. Mortgage requests appear for farm and real estate property by Adam A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Swihart
Nimissilla Park
Canton
Mrz
E. Mara
E- Graile Cep
Adam A
Town Reaches Aid Goal After West Brookfield Fire Sufferers Relief
A committee led by Mayor Wise has finished a townwide drive for West Brookfield fire victims, gathering 934.25 dollars to be fairly distributed among the neediest residents tonight with help from local citizens. Contributors include Russell & Co, Union National Bank, First National Bank, Massillon Elk Lodge, and many individuals who gave 10, 5, 3, 2.50, 2 and smaller sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
West Brookfield
Brookfield
Frank L. Hemperly
Henry C. Diebenn
William Southalter
D T. Frank & Co
S. A. Conrad & Co
Dielbenn Co
Daniel Hemperly
Mrs. L. el Nery
J. M. Schuckers, Light, Heat & Power Co
Ridgway Burton Co
Warwick & Justus
Warwick Goal Co
Ohio Table Co
M. Neal
Leo Abt
West Side Milling Co
G. L
C. D. Hackett
the Independent Co
George W. Doll
Rider & Snyder
C. Siebold
E. F. Bahney
J. W. Potts
J.J. Bast
W. J. Stuhldreher
Dr. S. Hattery
Mrs. H. Falke
Z. T. Baltzly
Hansen & Blaumeiser
Schworm Brothers
Graze
Conrad
Dangler & Brown
Bischoff & Fielberth
James C. Corns
C. Lucius
Jacob Wise
George Lieberman
A. J. Richeimer
C. Jacobs
John
Vetzer
W.B. Martin
L. Shauf
C. " Schott
Warth & Lux
David Atwater
FE. C. Somers
J. R. Geis
A. J. Paul
Chas. M. Leonard
C. L. Halter
Felix R. Shepley
Hug & Seifert
F Wetler
Ertle Bros
Geo. Paul
W. F. Arnold
Arvine Wales
Theo. F. Geltz
Jno
Lewis Schimke
Jos. Snyder
Jno. Street
A. J. Williams
Wm. Miller
David Powers
Pearl Laundry Co
Jacob J. Ripple
Michael Neininger
Morris Bros
Thos
B. Davies
Wm. R. Hansen
Herman Bros
Jerome Smith
D. C. Borton
Jno. Moser
The Coming Census and Absentee Counting
The United States census begins June 1 with city counts ending two weeks later and rural areas by month’s end. Absent residents risk misrepresentation of their locality and state, so heads of families should arrange for data transfer via a trusted neighbor or written memorandum. William M. Hostetter leads the Lisbon district census, with area enumerators listed. The schedule includes age, race, birth, marriage, birth origin, immigration, naturalization, occupation, schooling, literacy, home ownership, farm size, production, and livestock data.
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Tur Independent
United States
Julie
Congress
Census Office
William M. Hostetter
Lisbon
Massillon
C.‘.H. Wiseman
Clarence Spidel
H. BE. Griswold
Charles Evans
R. B. Crawford, Jr
D. P. Merwin
W. S. Spidel
George Shauf
A Lunatic Burglar Seized Near Wooster
Supervisor Scott of the state hospital recovered Charles Lewis, an escaped patient from Massillon, arrested in Reedsburg for burglary. He claimed to be Frank Kirkwood the baker, and confessed previous hospital escape before Portage county indictments. Lewis was to be sent back to the asylum for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
State Hospital
Wooster
Charles Lewis
Lewis
Reedsburg
William §. Fishburn
Frank Kirkwood
Pittsbote
Pindh
Laman
Massillon
Portage County
Uncertain Future for District Mine Inspector Moore
District Mine Inspector W. K. Moore of North Lawrence has returned from Columbus after discussions about his uncertain future with the powers. Multiple candidates are named to fill his post, including a Summit county favorite backed by Colonel Dick and Stark county men supported by Representatives Snyder and Pollock. Moore, once tied to John P. Jones, hopes to complete his term which ends in July 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Moore
North Lawrence
Columbus
Moore
Summit County
Snyder
Pollock
Stark County
John P. Jones
Speaker Secured for Memorial Day Address in Canton
Charles Kreichbaum of Canton will deliver the Memorial Day address. Hart Post G A R committee members Pinn Seaman and Ellis secured him, aiming for a large audience at the Armory. Also notes Dr Livingston's next visit on May 30 and 31 at the raceway offering free consultation for chronic ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kreichbaum
Canton
Messrs
R. A. Pinn
T. H. Seaman
John Ellis
Hart Post
Kreichbaum
Conference Views on Pastor Tenure and Paragraph 248
Pastor John I. Wilson returns from Chicago with impressions from the general conference. He notes talk of abolishing time limits for pastors and a possible annual continuation request by congregations. Debate over removing or modifying the paragraph banning dancing and theatergoing is also discussed. Bishop-elect Dr. Moore, editor of the Western Christian Advocate, is known locally. Dr. Hamilton, secretary of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society, is also noted. Ohio bishops predominate among the eighteen bishops, including McCabe and Cranston, born in Athens county.
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Wilson
Chicago
Moore
John I. Wilson
M. E
City
Mr. Wilson
David H. Moore
Methodist Church
Athens County
Cincinnati
Western Christian Advocate
John W. Hamilton
S’reed
Men’s Aid and
Southern Education Society
Virginia
Hamilton
Ohio
McCabe
Cranston
Wheeling Bridge Sold to Kuhn Loeb & Co of New York
A Wheeling dispatch reports the Wheeling Bridge & Terminal Railway was sold today for 1.515 million dollars to Kuhn Loeb & Co. of New York. Bids from Baltimore & Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wheeling & Lake Erie were rejected. Purchasers likely represent bondholders. no immediate management change. Reports circulate that the buyers may be Pennsylvania Company tied, with joint use by Pennsylvania, B&O, and Wheeling & Lake Erie.
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Wheeling
Cleveland Leader
Wheeling Bridge & Terminal Railway
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York City
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wheeling & Lake Erie
New York
Pennsylvania Company
Wheeling Bridge & Terminal
Apportioning the Funds for West Brookfield Fire Victims
Frank L Hemperly William A Sonnhalter and Henry C Diebenn led the fund soliciting committee that gathered nearly a thousand dollars for West Brookfield fire sufferers and met with a West Brookfield residents committee to plan distribution. The west side donors gave 186.50 for those with no loss. The group expects to start disbursing the money in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Hemperly
William A. Sonnhalter
Henry C. Diebenn
West Brookfield
Hemperly
Resolutions of Respect for Robert Pollock Sr
At a meeting of the Sunday school of the North Lawrence LL church the Sun day church adopts resolutions mourning the death of Robert Pollock senior The church pledges to memorialize his devotion to Christ and urges members to emulate his zeal It expresses sympathy for his bereaved children and to keep them in prayer The resolutions are to be published in the Masallion Independent and recorded in Sabbath school records and a copy given to the family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School
North Lawrence LL. B
Robert Pollock
Christ
Masallion Independent
Jacon Ho.Linerr
Esrary
Rough Rider Buck Taylor Praises Peruna Cure
Sergeant Buck Taylor, a Rough Rider and friend of Governor Roosevelt, extols Peruna as the best catarrh cure. He claims it cured him and invites readers to request a testimonials book from The Peruna Medicine Co in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Taylor
Roosevelt
New York
Upper
New York State
Peru-na
Reverend Roberts Clarifies Ending Law Practice
The Rev. O. M. Roberts denies being a poor lawyer and explains a misreported quip from a 1899 banquet. He notes the line about preferring preaching to practicing law was said in jest during a toast to Judge William R. Day, and urges straight telling of the story to avoid misquotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Roberts
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Roberts
Stark County
William R. Day
St. Timothy's
Courts of Justice
A New Grocery Store Opens on West Main Street
A new grocery store by U A Bowers at 80 West Main street nears completion and will open its lower floor next Saturday morning. The many fixtures are being arranged this week and the stock of fresh groceries will be shelved over Wednesday to Friday. G F Breckel joins as a clerk alongside a capable staff, serving West Side residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. A
Bowers
West Side
G. F. Breckel
Albright & Breckel
Shultz Foils Suspected Swindler Near Massillon
Charles Shultz, traveling south of the city toward Massillon Monday, refused a stranger’s offers to sell a buggy at escalating prices then to exchange paper money for silver. The man claimed he had plenty of heavy money and sought Shultz’s help. Shultz warned the man away and notified authorities, convinced the buggy was stolen and the money counterfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shultz
Charles Shultz
Massillon
Rich Man's Charity Plan Sparks Debate
A wealthy man proposes devoting nearly all his fortune to charity, drawing praise and comparison with other agencies. The item also praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a long trusted remedy for digestion, fever, and malaria prevention, urging readers to ask for it with a private stamp on the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Aleo
Aon
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We Wi
Erie Street
Ae Tk Et Spee
Gale
Babney's
Bamg
Eriin
Hotel Conrad
Bert Hankin
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Mill Street
Agricultural Department
Uncle Sam
Pretoria
Transvaal
Kruger
Reitz
Russell Sage
Mr. Sage
Europe
New York Herald
McKinley
Soliciting Committee
StaTe Or
Omo, Caer
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
BF. J. Cheney & Co
Frans J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Greason
Lemar
Hall
Ontario
Ayatern
Bend
Fr. Cheney & CO
Twisolane Druggists
Samp
Inspector Moore
J. J. Wilson
Wheeling Bridge
G. M Roberta
H. A. Bowers
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