Political clash over Bryan's stance and tax policy impact
A late 19th century editorial critiques William Jennings Bryan's free trade views, citing farm losses under Wilson Gorman and gains under Dingley, while criticizing his Kansas City platform. It quotes ex Senator Hill on party corruption, notes Roosevelt's Labor Day address, and warns that a Bryan win could threaten gold standard and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chicago
Roosevelt
Addi
Lndor
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Bet Bg
Department of Labor
Republican Party
Silverism Threat and Economic Apathy Forecast
The passage warns that a future shock could devastate business morale more than any in four years, unless Silverism is crushed by next November. It cautions that overconfidence is a serious danger, and only public apathy could avert it.
Improved conditions show wage gains and fewer idle workers
The New York Herald summarizes labor conditions as improved since 1896 with higher wages and a smaller idle army. For the 1890 census 322,000 concerns reported 40 to 80 cents employed, and updates up to date suggest an army of over 700,000 workers. The American Federation issued 258 charters to new unions in SMG and plans 900 more this year, with scattered returns indicating rising earnings but variable employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
American Federation
SMG
Department of Inbor
General Inp Pseinet
Uiwaber
Stark County liquor league revels at Schuster Mill port event
The Stark County Liquor League held a festive gathering at the Schuster Brewing Company mill port with Canton Arion Singing Society members, speeches by J. F. Weiss, L. W. Geis, and ex Mayor Tobias Schott, and a later dinner. About one hundred attendees came from Massillon Canton and elsewhere to the Tuesday evening event aboard the Friend to All canal craft at Charles street landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County Liquor League
Schuster Brewing Company
Millport
Andi
Charles Street Landing
Canton Arion Singing Society
The
Grove
J. F. Weiss
Canton
Liquor League
L. W. Geis
Fourth Ward
Tobias Schott
Brewing Company
Association
Massillon
Stark County Liquor League Outing at Crystal Spring Park
Forty members of the Stark County Liquor League, guests of J W Schuster, traveled to the Crystal Spring brewery park for a brief business meeting on arrival before enjoying the varied amusements of the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County Liquor League
J. W. Schuster
Crystal Spring Brewery
Obituaries: Carl Kessler and Iris Gertrude Brown
Carl Kessler aged 11 of Grape Street died of typhoid fever on Tuesday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Iris Gertrude Brown infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown of 17 Superior Street died early Wednesday morning in convulsions. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at Harelock at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kessler
John Kessler
Grape Street
Iris Gertrude Brown
Lloyd Brown
Superior Street
Harelock
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Warns readers against mercury based catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. Claims of internal action and safe use, with testimonials free and druggist availability. Mentions 760 per bet and massillon sale of Pazo Ointment with guarantee and no cure no pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Massillon
Knights of St John Hold Field Day at Meyers Lake
News from Canton reports the sixth annual field day of the Knights of St John eighth district at Meyer's lake drew thousands despite rain. Knights from Canton Alliance Navarre Massillon Akron Canal Dover joined in drills baseball games and a cake walk won by Joseph Gresser and Miss Batin with participants Roscoe Keller and Miss Katie Bernower. The Canton county treasurer term began with T Harvey Smith as county treasurer and Ara Everhard and R W McCaughey named to audit the Stark county treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caston
Auggst
Ara H. Everhard
Canton
Kirat National Bank
R. W. McCaughey
Massillon
Stark County
T. Harvey Smith
Royal Snyder
Mr. Smith
Knights of St. John
Meyer's Lake
Spane
Alliance
Miller
Navarre
Converse
Hamel
Akron
Willenbaugh
Fred R. Forster
Canton Knights
F. J. Smith
Sell
Fred Stricker
Joseph Gresser
Batin
Roscoe Keller
Katie Bernower
Labor Day Races Postponed by Canton YMCAS Weather
Weather caused a Labor Day postponement for Canton YMCAs races. Massillon fairgrounds drew crowds unaware of the delay. notices were not posted. A drag driver relayed word to Massillon car barn only after the first hour, and a city motor later confirmed the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Young Men’s Christian Association
Morris Nominated for Congress at Democratic Convention
At Alliance on September 4 J H Morris of Youngstown was nominated for Congress by the Democratic convention. Rhodes Gregory of Canton was the only other name. The vote was 102 to 168 before the nomination became unanimous. W J Dunlap’s backer from Massillon declined to present a name. Bryan was endorsed. Dr J W Lewis and W R Wadsworth of Alliance served as chairman and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. W. Lewis
W.R. Wadsworth
Alliance
Massillon
Advertised Letters in Massillon Coat Office 1900
List of unclaimed letters dated September 4 1900 from the Massillon coat office includes women named Belfy Mrs E Linnon Hattie Clark Elin Myres Lucy Headly Mrs Bert Sharily Nell King Mrs Gee L Wood Helen J Krather Thresia Young Florence Me Bowers Harry Preble J Napp Jesse Raf E B Ortt A Wagoner Roy Webbner D Hildreth Barber Mauser Tibbetts Co and partners. Lovins Koons F M indicate seeking initials for above letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Belfy
E. Linnon
Hattie Clark
Elin Myres
Lucy Headly
Bert Sharily
Nell King
Gee
L. Wood
Helen J. Krather
Thresia Young
Florence
Bowers
Harry Preble
J. Napp
Jesse Raf
E. B. Ortt
A. Wagoner
Roy Webbner
D. Hildreth
Services for the Dead Honor Two Noted Persons
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Dulabahn were held at her State street home Sunday afternoon led by Rev J Wilson with pallbearers Daniel Jesse Frank Christian and Henry Dulabahn and Albert Shertzer. A second funeral was held for Uriah Haverstack at his east Navarre area home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev P E Weaver with many Massillonians attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Dulabahn
State Street
J. Wilson
Daniel, dJesse
Frank
Christian
Henry Dulabahn
Albert Shertzer
Young Man Dies After Pony Goes Before Street Car
Fred Phelps fourteen died two hours after being crushed by a street car on West Tuscarawas near Clarendon. The pony lurched into the trailer and both were dragged under the wheels. He died at Austrian hospital. Also reported: Stark County grants Stark Electric Railway Company a franchise to build between Canton Louisville Maximo and Alliance with deadlines and conditions. Real estate transfers listed for Massillon and area townships.
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Cannes
Common Pleas Court
Fred Phelps
Calo
Mich
Cleveland Avenue
Phelps
Tuscarawas Street
Clarendon Avenue
Reinhart
Deal
Stark County
Stark Electric Ilway Company
Canton
Louisville
Maaximo
Alliance
K. R B. Jacobs
Eastern Capital
Jacobs
Richard Donald
Lawrence Township
Hugh D. Brown
Bethlehem Township
Solomon Butler
Massillon
James Kuhn
Democrat Publishing Company
Horse Trade Dispute Sparks Replevin Case
Allen from Crystal Spring allegedly traded a horse with Joseph Emerson. Maria Allen, his wife, filed a replevin suit to recover possession, claiming her husband had no rights to the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Crystal Spring
Joseph Emerson
Maria Allen
Peruna touted as cure for pelvic catarrh in women
Letters praise Dr Hartman’s Peruna remedy for pelvic catarrh and related female ailments. Testimonies claim cures from a range of symptoms including fatigue, nervous debility, and menstrual irregularities. A free book on female catarrh is offered by Dr Hartman of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karolina Suter
Vine Street
Cincinnati
Marie Hanson
Niebull
Wis
Hartman
Rioters Under Arrest In Akron Riot Case
A special grand jury will be called to hear causes against alleged rioters with at least two weeks of work ahead. Some 300 witnesses have been summoned and over twenty penitentiary indictments are expected. So far 19 arrests, including H Earl and Charles Fink, have been made. Akron's population is listed as 42,738 in official figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akkon
Associated Press
H. Earl
Charles Fink
Akron
Li Hung Chang Moves to Split Russia Proposals
Washington Sept. 5. An official communication says Li Hung Chang is pressing powers to dissent from Russia's proposal. He believes breaking the alliance would benefit China more than any agreement, even on Russia's favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasttnctov
Associated Press
Li Hung Chang
Russia
China
End of hot weather forecast for Atlantic coast
The weather bulletin notes a tropical storm near Key West likely to move up the Atlantic coast. Dangerous winds are expected tonight and Thursday, reaching New England by Friday and Saturday. The heat east of the Mississippi will end as the storm passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duneau
Key West
Atlantic
New England
Mississippi
Coal for England contract secured by Pittsburgh coal firm
Pittsburg and Baltimore Coal Company has secured a contract to supply the British navy with seventy five thousand tons of coal. The agreement underlines growing ties in coal trade between the United States and Britain amid the global maritime demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PitTsuura
Associated Press
Pittsbburg & Baltimore Coal Company
Hanna Chooses Silence in West Campaign
Senator Hanna wires Perry Heath that he will not speak in the west during the campaign. The Associated Press report notes Hanna's decision to remain silent for political reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Cucaco
Associated Press
Perry
Heath
West
Sewall Dies in Maine at 64 After Stroke
The Hon. Arthur Sewall died at Small Point Maine at 8 30 this morning. He was 64 years old and had been stricken with apoplexy last Sunday. The death ends a long public career and removes a prominent Maine politician and shipbuilder from public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barn
Associated Press
Arthur Sewall
Forty Years Among Cannibals Inspires New Book
The French adventurer once held by Central African cannibals plans to publish a memoir. The piece extols his release as joyous and praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the premier remedy for dyspepsia digestion constipation biliousness nervousness and insomnia. The genuine bottle bears a private revenue stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
Hostetter
Life and Death Fight
Manchester man recounts a near mortal struggle with consumption after measles and lung trouble. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption with a complete cure, praising its power and noting regular and trial bottle pricing and availability at Z T Baltzly's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
Z.T. Baltzly
Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula and skin ills
Dr D B Cargile of Washe llea reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of chronic scrofula with terrible head and face sores. Advert says it purifies blood and treats eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels and costs 50 cents, sold by Z T Balzly. Guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washella
J.T
Z. T. Balizly
Appetite of a Goat Described by Dyspeptic Patient
A poor dyspeptic patient envies the appetite described in a remedy advertisement. Dr Kings New Life Pitts is promoted as a wonderful stomach and liver tonic that improves appetite digestion and bodily habit for health and energy. Available for 26 cents at T Baltz drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
T. Baltz
He Fooled the Surgeons By Arnica Salve Cure
A patient from West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula. Doctors warned death without a costly operation. He treated himself with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, claiming relief and a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rentok Hamilton
West Jefferson
Sue Wexes
Bucklen
T. Bakaly
Priced Farms Offer From Ashtabula County Agent
Parcel list available from H N Bancroft & Company of Jefferson Ashtabula County Ohio. Advertises 100 farms at very low prices all sixes with address for contact. Best county in the state touted in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula County
H. N. Bancroft & Company
Jefferson, Ashtabula Co
Ohio
Round Trip Rail Offer to Denver and Mountains
431 50 Round Trip to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo From Chicago via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western line August 34 September 4 and 18 good returning until October 31 Also very low rates on the same dates to Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood and Kapil City 8 Dak Casper Wyo Quickest time Best service All agents sell tickets via Chicago North Western railway For full particulars addr D W Aldridge 234 Superior street Cleveland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
North-Western Line
Glenwood Springs
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Kapil City
Casper
Wyo
Chicago & North-Western Railway
D. W. Aldridge
Superior Street
Cleveland
Slusser's Headache Tablets and Other Patented Remedies
A fragmented 1900s advertisement page touts Slusser's Headache Tablets 10c a dose, Genessee Pure Food Co. of Roy, N Y, and Graino grain product testimonials. It also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup 25c, Lost dog reward, veteran reunion notice, and Mosser's Vegetable Liver Pills 25c per box with guaranteed bottle, all from various druggists and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Crry
Genessee Pure Food Co
Ke Roy
N. Y
Graino
Lusser
Ball Druggiste
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abe
Grover Cleveland
St. Louis Globe. Democrat
Louisana
Texas
Saratoga
David B. Hill
Croker
Tammany
Democratic Party of
New York
Henry Clews
Financial Review
Gage
Clews
Silver Party
Schuster
aTrade
T. E. Drake
American Tobacco
Atchison Ptd
By & Q
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Associated Preas
News OF Canton
Smith
Morris
the News of
Anson Pease
Ellen C. Clark
First Ward
Kent Jarvis
PF. W. Arnold
Sylvester Burd
Bertha M. Gans
Louisa Thompson
Martin D.teepple
Third Ward
J. W. Baas
Emil Shindler
Jesse Hawking
Fred H. Hess
Charles L. Lyons
James
Susan
Tuscarawas Township
C.H. Wiltsie
Allen W. Weider
Canal Fulton
C.C. Snyder
John D. Butler
Andemy Mes
Eliza Wike
Lion St
Pe-ru-na
Sarah Gallitz
Luton
Coal For
England
Pittsburg
Sewall
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Slusser
George Hicke
E. Greenwell
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