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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1899

Page

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Cleveland Buffalo steamer lines and local shops ad

An ad filled page highlights the Cleveland Buffalo Transit Company steamers between Cleveland and Buffalo and Cleveland to Toledo, plus local businesses Le C von Kanel East Main street jeweler and O8eph Coleman dealer in watches and clocks. Also promotes California via Midland Route voyages from Chicago to San Francisco with Tourist Car service, and includes medicinal ads for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and Dr Slusser's tablets.

Cleveland Buffalo Toledo Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Company Cleveland, C California Midland San Francisco Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Union Chicago Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Colorado Utah Nevada East Geo H. Heafford Ill E. G. Hayden Arcade

New Dollar Goods Special Dress Offer

A brief notice promotes new dollar goods with limited samples available at 25 percent savings. Shoppers are urged to act quickly to obtain samples of a dressy black item before stock runs out.

Linen napkins from Ireland praised as top linens

An Irish linen shop offers pure linen napkins 23 inches square. Advertisers claim these napkins come directly from premier linen rooms in Ireland and are an unrivaled choice for fine linens.

Crisis in Transvaal ultimatum sparks calm patriotism

Lonpox Oct 11 British public remains calm over the Transvaal ultimatum while showing patriotic fervor in music halls barracks and clubs. Four demands seek arbitration troop withdrawal from borders removal of reinforcements and no landing of onshore troops with a strict deadline of Oct 11 1399. A second dispatch notes Commandant Joubert orders troops to ready for advance and British responses heighten war tension.

Lonpox Transvaal South Africa High Seas Cape Town Pretoria Joubert Lospon Great Britain England South African Republic Volksraad Her

Four Demands in South Africa Ultimatum Note

The paragraph introduces four demands in a South African ultimatum. It cites Her Majesty's intervention, the London convention of 1884, and the buildup of troops near the republic's borders as creating an intolerable situation the government seeks to end promptly. It requests assurances from the British government on the specified demands.

London South Africa

Schwab presents statue at Loretto for Prince Gallitzin

The dedication of a bronze statue to Prince Gallitzin drew thousands to Loretto Pennsylvania on October 11. C M Schwab funded the sculpture for St Michael's parish founded by Gallitzin. Attending dignitaries included Archbishop Ireland and Mgr Martinelli with Governor William A. Stone. A new church, planned by the congregation, would be built of white stone and vitrified brick, seating 1000 and costing about 50000 dollars.

Loretto Prince Gallitzin Pennsylvania C. M. Schwab Carnegie Steel Company St. Michael’s Parish Gabrizin Joan Ireland St. Paul Mgr Martinelli Wiliam A. Stove Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Ryan Philadelphia Washington Ferdinand Kittel St. Michael's Parish Schwab

PLEA FOR HOME MISSIONS AT ALLEGHENY CHURCH

The Oct 11 session of the Synod of the West United Presbyterian met at Ninth Street Church Allegheny with Rev William Kidd presiding. Memorials urged ending special church education funds. legal matters and university reports were discussed. The Westminster College and Allegheny Seminary reported costs and deficits, while Rev Alexander Gilchrist urged stronger home missions support.

Pittspura William Kidd Beaver Fails Frst United Presbyterian Church Ninth Street Allegheny Rey D. F. McGill General Assembly Sirs Esther M. Shortz Perry Suortz Oider Westiminster College Allegheny Theological Seminary Ihe Westimineter College Alexander Gilchrist The Home Mission Board

American Forces Enter Mantua and Manila Bay Skirmishes

In Mantua and near Manila insurgent activity increased with outpost firing along northern lines. Major Bell led 120 picked men from the thirty-sixth regiment on reconnaissance at Florida Blanco, routing about 100 insurgents and capturing two officers. Casualties reported include multiple wounded aboard various units, with Admiral Watson noting Elliott’s marines and Schwan’s forces advancing near Noveleta and Cavite.

Mantua Schwan San Francisco de Malabon Bell Florida’ Blanco Guagua la Loma Caloocan Deposto Marquina Manila United States Washington Otis Cavite Viejo Fifth Cavalry Chas. W. Fenton Fourth Cavalry John Martin Thirteenth Infantry Marshall D, Bibber Peter Kelly John Bratchey Ollie D Fields Cebu James Conway James H. Morton George W. Arthur James Covey Admiral Watson Noveleta Maxina Secretary of the Navy Elliott Old Cavite C. 8. Hill C. D. Langhorne John McDonald A. McKinnon F. C. Linnehan H. Buehler Guy Williams P. Hannan M. L. Barker B. O’shea J. ¥. Albright Cvallan Langhorne Hill Watson

Sword Presented to Captain Chadwick in West Virginia Parade

A sword presented by West Virginia university stars to Captain Chadwick of the cruiser New York was received during ceremonies in Morgantown. Admiral Sampson attended with other naval officers as a grand parade and review unfolded, led by Gov. Atkinson and featuring cadet escorts, veterans, and civic groups.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia Chadwick New York University Admiiral Sampson Admiral Sampson Anadwics Ligutenant A. ©. March PT. A. Stanton Gratton Rautter Atkinson Unadwick West Virginia University Corps of Cadets RE. Fast J. E. Price Tenth Pennsylvania Fime National Guard Pennsylvania McKeesport J. W. McDermott Iuv BK. D. Spilman Parkersburg Sir. Clair United States Army Kemble White John E. Price J. H. McDermott Swif C. L. Smith First West Virginia Volunteers Thomas HE. Hodges George OC. Sturgiss A.M. Buchanan J. Marshall Hagana Captain Chadwick America

Army of the Tennessee Holds Twenty-First Reunion at Memorial Hall

Curiaco October 11 the twenty-first annual reunion of the Army of the Tennessee opened at Memorial hall. Bishop Fallows gave the invocation, reports of secretaries were read and accepted, Sherman monument progress and Grant monument matter discussed, McKinley received with enthusiasm, and Mrs. John A. Logan was honored during a brief visit.

Army of the Tennessee Curiaco Memorial Hall Bishop Fallows Shermiani Treasury Building Washington Grant McKinley John A. Logan

AWFUL MYSTERY UNSOLVED IN NEW YORK

Two more fragments of a murdered woman were found in New York includes a severed bust and a mutilated right thigh. The heart was pierced by a weapon, suggesting fatal stab wound. Remains were unidentified and parts show rough handling with axe and saw marks.

New York Hineman

Synod Adjourns at Pirrspure selects Brownsville for 1900 meet

The Cnumber land Presbyterian synod adjourned at Pirrspure with Brownsville chosen as next meeting site for Sept. 25, 1900. Trustees and committee members were elected. Resolution approved to retain Rev. A B Miller as president emeritus with a salary tied to the college's finances. A finance report deadline was set for January adjournment, prompting debate over board and treasurer accountability.

Pirrspure Cnumberland Presbyterian Synod Brownsville A. B. Miller Waynesburg College Shady Avenue

Venezuela peace talks fail as government and insurgents suspend

Washington cable from the U S minister to Venezuela reports negotiations terminated after five days of talks. Caracas notes negotiations suspended with Venezuelan forces to be advanced. A decisive battle effort was carried out this week with Puerto Cabello remaining quiet.

Wasmsatos State Department United States Venezuela Caracas Washustun Puerto Gabello

Shooting in Camp Street Leaves Two Wounded

A Camp Street shootout in New Orleans injures Colonel C Harrison Parker executor of The Picayune and state tax collector and Dominick O Malley owner of The Item. Parker shot in left side O Malley in left groin both seriously wounded and a stray bullet harms a newsboy.

New Og.eass Camp Street C. Harrison Parker the Picayune Dominick O’malley O'Malley Parker

President Attends Blue and Gray Reunion in Evansville

President MacKinley travels from Chicago to Evansville on a special train to attend the reunion of Civil War veterans. A procession incident near Memorial Hall involved a fractious horse, quickly controlled by Captain Matt Pinkerton who steadied the carriage and kept the ride orderly for the remainder of the trip.

Cuiace MacKinley Congress Street Memorial Hall Society of the Army of the Tennessee Matt Pinkerton Cago Hussars

Reunion of the Army of the Potomac opens in Pittsnur

The Army of the Potomac reunion begins at Hotel Senenney with corps meetings and a Carnegie hall program. Rev J L Mulligan offers the prayer. Welcome addresses come from Veteran associations the Grand Army of the Republic and others. Governor Stone and Mayor Diehl give welcomes. General Orland Smith delivers the response. An oration by Major W H Lambert follows with a poem and a recitation.

F. H. Collier Pennsylvania Volunteers Chamber of Commerce George A. Kelly Wiliam A. Stone Dty W. J. Diehl Orland Smith

Transport Tartar Brings Kansas Regiment Home From Manila

The US transport Tartar arrived from Manila via Yokohama carrying the Twentieth Kansas regiment under Colonel Metcalf and 200 discharged soldiers. General Funston said health was excellent and hinted at war’s quick end. The ship carried 20 sick, mainly from the Kansas unit, with three deaths on the voyage including two Kansas volunteers and a discharged Third artillery private. Bodies of two Ninth Infantry privates were also returned.

San Francisco United States Manila Okohama Twentieth Kansas Metcalf Gneral Funston Kansas Regiment Third Artillery Ninth Infantry

Admiral Dewey Arrives in Vermont Amid Ovations

Admiral Dewey and his party arrived in Braunschay Vermont on October 11, being driven to Dr Webb's residence where he was welcomed with enthusiastic ovations along the route and a warm reception upon arrival home.

Dr. Webb Braunscay, Ve Admiral Dewey Plute

No Yacht Race Delays New York Series Again

A fog bank kept Columbia and Shamrock from departing their moorings, forcing another postponement of the yacht race. The public still observed from sea, though smaller crowds than last week. A new attempt is planned for Thursday and will continue daily until the series concludes. Hood's Sarsaparilla is endorsed for its claimed health benefits.

Columbia Shamrock Hood

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