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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1900

Page

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ASSILLON GLASS FACTORY AND IRON BRIDGE CO LISTINGS

A fragment from a 19th century advertisement shows ASSILLON GLASS FACTORY at Taree offering Green Glass Hollow Ware and related wares. It also lists ABSILLON IRON BRIDGE CO Manufacturers of Bridges Roofs and General Structures along with JEWELERS C VON KANEL East Main Street and JOSEPH COLEMAN watch clock and jewelry dealer at No 5 South Erie Street.

A A Aar Assillon Glass Factory Green Glass Beetropleg Flaake, &c Absillon Iron Bridge CO

No Right to Uginess From Slusser's Vegetable Pills Ad

A vintage advert promotes Slusser's Vegetable Pills as a cure for constipation nervousness and skin issues. It claims the product purifies blood and strengthens nerves to restore beauty and vitality, urging readers to buy at a local drug store.

Balizty Slusser

Pullman Parlor Cars Added to Through Service

New Pullman parlor cars added to Cleveland to Columbus and Cincinnati through service via the Cleveland Akron Columbus Railway. Cars feature large plate glass windows, roomy smoking and ladies retiring rooms, and comfortable frontward arm chairs. Schedule runs daily from Cleveland 8 35 a m via Akron Orrville Columbus to Cincinnati 5 40 p m return departures from Cincinnati 8 30 a m and Columbus 11 45 a m with connections at Orrville to Mansfield Crestline and Chicago and at Columbus to Indianapolis and St Louis.

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

Stark County invites bids for canal Fulton bridge and abutments

Commissioners of Stark County Canton Ohio seek sealed bids by June 18 1900 ten o clock a m at the Auditor's Office for a 127 foot Tuscarawas river bridge at Canal Fulton with 18 foot roadway two six foot sidewalks and 160 pound capacity plus oak flooring and steen joists per Cooper 1846 Specifications Bidders may also bid on two new stone abutments using old stone as directed and cemented with Middlebranch cement Bids for stone only or stone brick archways are requested with detailed descriptions available at the Commissioners Office A certified check for 1 00 payable to the county commissioners is required with each bid The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids William M Reed Auditor Canton Ohio May 16 1900

Stark County Auditor's Office Canton Ohio Tuscarawas River Canal Fulton Cooper

Roberts Poised to Enter Johannesburg Amid Mines Rumor

A London dispatch reports Lord Roberts plans a no opposition entry into Johannesburg at noon after securing a railway junction to Natal Pretoria and Klerkatorp. Mines at the town are said intact with no casualties noted, though fears of booby traps linger as occupation looms.

London Lord Roberts Qemaniston Johannesburg Natal Pretoria Klerkatorp Loxpos Germaniston Delagoa Bay

Rioting in St. Louis streetcar strike injures many

In St. Louis on May 80 rioting erupted in three southern districts as streetcar workers clashed with employers and sympathizers. Police counted about a dozen hurt by bullets or missiles, with three gunshot wounds believed fatal though no one died outright. Victims included Terman Pestciks shot in the back, John T. Rice shot in the chest, and R. H. Stilson of Cleveland shot in the chest. Other wounded ranged from knee to arm injuries amid firefights and thrown missiles.

St. Louis Terman Pestciks John T. Rice R. H. Stilson Cleveland John McCalley Dolly Mitchell William Grannemann

Amalgamated Journal Office Split Aims at New Role

At Indianapolis May 30 the Amalgamated Association votes to create a separate office for journal management. Benjamin Davis to run The Amalgamated Journal on a paying basis with salary 1400 dollars annually. Four candidates contend for assistant presidency: John Price Pittsburg Thomas Williams Zanesville Thomas Mansell New Philadelphia and J F Ward Youngstown. The convention work is expected to finish today.

Indianapolis Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Amalgamated Journal Benjamin Davis John Price Pittsburg Thomas Williams Zanesville Thomas Mansell New Philadelphia J. F. Ward Youngstown

Rockefeller Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

William Rockefeller was operated on for appendicitis in New York. The procedure was successful and he is rapidly recovering. His son W G Rockefeller of Greenwich Conn issued a statement noting the attack occurred weeks ago and the operation was performed yesterday after doctors advised readiness.

New York William Rockefeller Rockefeller W. G. Rockefeller Greenwich Conn

Cleveland Reaches New York After Bermuda Voyage

New York May 30 The area mht Oneida arrived here from Bermuda with her owner E Benedict and former President Cleveland aboard.

Cleveland New York Oneida Bermuda E. ©. Benedict

American Officer Slain as Philipine Campaign Sees Actions

Lt Evans fell leading a charge near Catbalogon Samar as Major Allen's scouting drive drove insurgents from valleys. Across Panay Cebu Luzon and other provinces, engagements left 14 enemy killed and 60 rifles, a Nordenfeldt gun and supplies captured. A rebel major’s surrender spurred 48 men to yield at Marlac with 54 rifles.

Manna Henry T. Allen Forty-third Infantry Catbalogon Island of Samar W. H. Evans John H. Evans Caterman John Cooke Forty-third Regiment Pawin Lavina Luzon Cailles Forty-second Thirtyseventh Eleventh Nordon Panay Valderama Cebu Islands Tayabas Laguna Zambales Benguet Pangasin Liscum Marlac Tarlac

Rathbone Tricked Rich in Havana Postal Scandal

After the postal scandal broke, Rathbone sought a guard from General Wood to avoid threats from Corrydon Rich. Rich claims Rathbone ordered advances to Neely and later instructed the disbursing officer not to reimburse him, leaving Rich penniless. Bristow later trimmed department expenses by $1,500, firing Rathbone’s three workers.

Havana Mr. Rathbone General Wood Corrydon Rich Rich Neely Post Office Rathbone Bristow Department

Coast survey steamer Blake damaged off Culebra

The United States coast survey steamer Blake struck a sunken rock while surveying Culebra off Porto Rico and is now docked for repairs that will take several days. In New York John McConville and John O Loughlin, both men, were found dead from accidental gas poisoning in a boardinghouse. Robert Healy was hospitalized in serious condition. Constantinople reports Lloyd Griscom secured permission to import flour milling machinery ordered in the United States for a merchant of Ismid. The president and cabinet will visit Antietam battlefield for the dedication ceremony of the Maryland monument.

St. Troms Danish West Indies United States Coast Survey Blake Culebra Paagersland Porto Rico New York John McConville John O’loughlin Robert Healy Griscom Constantinople Lloyd C. Griscom United States Ismidh Washington Presient Antietam Battlefield Maryland Monument

Kentucky Governor Hopeful W Taylor Plans Fall Run

Martinsville Indiana May 80 W Taylor candidate for Kentucky governor says he will seek the office again this fall after a conference with Charles Finley ex secretary of state A D James US marshal for the Fifth district and others in Louisville and nearby.

Martinsville Ind W. Taylor Kentucky

Rebels About Pekin Stirring Up Uprising In China

A May 30 dispatch from Shanghai via London reports growing rebellion around Pekin. Imperial troops falter, Boxers gain Manchu support, and Empress Dowager and Prince Ching reportedly back the anti foreign crusade. Belgian minister seeks audience as missionaries face peril at Chang-Hain-Tien with relief party returning with 25 rescued.

London Daily Express Shanghai Pekin Prince Ching Chang-Hain-Tien Prrin

Missionaries killed as U.S. Marines to land in China

A hundred American Marines aboard the cruiser Newark are expected to land to aid besieged Belgian forces. Boxers widen attacks near Pekin as Chinese troops desert, with rail cut between Taku and Tien Tsin. U.S. Consul asks for marine guard. Russian gunboats requested. Willard A. Cobb dies in Lockport at 55.

Trmn Tstv Newark Feng Tai Chang Tsin Tein Teng Tai Wasmaerox Pei-Ho Taku Pekin Pachow Conger State Department Department United States Admiral Kempff Tien Tsin Capitol

Reasonable Armor or Government Plant in Naval Bill

The House rejected the Senate armor plate amendment and adopted a provision authorizing the Navy to contract for armor or, if impossible, fund a factory site with 4 million dollars for construction. The chamber also blocked naval surveys, did not approve cadet sea cruises, and sent the naval bill back to conference. The post office bill conference report was adopted with the pneumatic tube service amendment. The measure moves to the president.

WashIndon House Senate Secretary of the Navy Navy

United Presbyterian assembly selects Des Moines for next meeting

The forty-second annual assembly of the United Presbyterian Church ends at Sixth United in Des Moines Iowa, choosing Des Moines as the site for the next gathering. Delegates discuss the old deceased wife's sister question, secret societies, and missions in Egypt and India. The Edith M Yontz case is decided unfavorably, urging no church interference in family quarrels.

Cutcaco The United Presbyterian Church Sixth United Presbyterian Church Woodlawn Avenue Sixty Second Street Des Moines Young People’s Christian Union Egypt India Herrick Johnson Presbyterian Assembly Committee On Appeals Edith M. Yontz Yontz Crawford County First Synod of the West

Methodist General Conference Ends With Amendments Passed

May 30 report from the education committee was adopted after Dr. Jordan's amendment requiring the church university senate to accept certificates from non Methodist colleges. The body also authorized ordained ministers to perform marriages. A Venice manual training school table, scarred by the bishop's gavel, sold for 500 dollars as the session adjourned.

Curiaco Committee On Education Methodist General Conference Jordan South Dakota University Senate of the Church Venice

Leader Louis Botha Emerges as Boer War Figure in Transvaal

The London Daily Mail relays Douglas Story's portrait of Louis Botha, praised for energy and practical leadership at Dundee, Rietfontein, and Pieter's Heights. It contrasts him with Cronje, notes his tactical growth, and portrays him as central to Boer resilience and strategy.

Transvaal Douglas Story London Daily Mail Pretoria Story Louis Botha Volksraad Gert de Jaeger Dundee Symons Yule Ladysmith Rietfontein George White Nicholson Nek Deld War Council Joubert Cronje Lucas Meyer Paardeberg Lord Roberts Free State de Wet de la Rey

Grain and market notes and Chinatown quarantine

Chicago market notes show minor gains in July corn and oats with steady provisions as France damage claims and sympathy affect sentiment. San Francisco reports a quarantine established in Chinatown due to plague concerns.

Chicago Grain I . Cmecaco France Chinatown San Francisco

Also Mentioned on This Page

Business Directory Xox National Bank Massillo ‘Obio J. H. Hunt H. L. McLain Osahier Ss &.Corrad & CO Main Street Manufactorial Thiell & CO Assillon Jewelers von Kanel East Aide Jewelry Store East Main Street Oseph Coleman’ Deater Erie Street William M Reed Canton, C Cash Hat London War Ofice 8. Louis George Lacostan Albert Wackwitz John Decker Frank Yeager Martin Burke LT. Evans Antietam Rear Admiral Louis Eempff U. & Marines UT. S. Fores Svanovari Willard A. Cobb Blouse Naval Miss Youth U. P. Assembly Satties Pieter’s Heights
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