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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1895
Page
1
Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment offered as a cure for chronic rents es es and various conditions at 25 cents per box. A US energetic man or woman is sought to sell dress goods to private individuals in the locality with a good opportunity for a bright persevering party. Address New York Dress Goods Co. 115 Worth St New York City.
A brief item notes Mattelasse tures-10 inch bon yard fabric in medium weight with a cotton weave and six different colors or wires. It highlights a decorative textile option suitable for crafts and upholstery projects.
The Catholic Church sharpens its stand on parochial schools with Archbishop Langevin asserting excommunication for Catholics aiding opponents of Catholic parochial education. Rome directs distinct guidance for Canada and Manitoba, while New York discussions loom on Manitoba support. Funeral tomorrow for James W. Scott at St James Episcopal in Cass and Huron. Ohio oil prices rise again and producers rush new wells as markets adjust. Goebel is discharged in Kentucky manslaughter case after defense success. Cleveland announces planned new chamber building and southern steel shift speculation. Various local notices: dog bite injury, county official ousted for embezzlement, couple arrested on tour, sulfur smoke health warning, a fatal shooting in Norway, coal rates adjournment, Cincinnati fire, hymn revisions, and a treasury aide's death.
Muruaga formally retires after a state department visit with Secretary Gresham. Dupuy de Lome is in Cuba and expected in Washington in May to assume the ministerial post, while Sagrario to manage the office in the interim. Includes brief items on a Georgia presidential bid, a bloomers ban proposal in Kansas City, legislative moves in Rawlin, a Louisville shooter, and Chicago detective Pat Gray’s death.
The World reports Prince Alfred of Coburg Lane, eldest son of the Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, is thought to be engaged to the young queen Wilhelmina. The notice, dated April 17, cites royal betrothal rumors and outlines potential implications for European alliances.
London reports no US protest over Greytown bombardment or British troop landings in Nicaragua. Britain will seek indemnity payment, orders sent to warship commanders, but no clear stance on troop landing. Nicaragua seeks arbitration on damages while rejecting Hatch expulsion. Foreign office cautious about Britain's next move.
In Pittsburg Prttssora April 17 oil trades roared as Standard price rose 26 cents to 2.25 then climbed to 2.50 amid wild first hour fluctuations. Opening $2.40, sale at $2.40, quick drop to $2.38, rally to $2.47, with cheering brokers and lobbyists as large independent sales influence moves.
Bradford Pa April 17 oil market excitement runs high as brokers and locals discuss prices. talk focuses on potential jumps to 4 per barrel within a month amid refiners with contracts at risk. scattered reports from other cities note crimes, missing officials, and political visits as news items roll in.
Denver hosts a massive open air meeting where Ex-Congressman Sibley pushes free silver unite under one banner while General Warner analyzes monometallism versus bimetallism and the political perils of adopting a silver plank. Rockford elects Edward W. Brown mayor amid heated Burtism battles.
Pro bate filed in New York for Mrs Paran Stevens estate valued at 1.5 million dollars. Rev Mr Kincaid of Minneapolis may face heresy charges. Pearis reports reorganization to drop whisky trust assets and acquire others. Duchess of Marlborough and Lord Beresford to wed in London April 30. Paris urges Europe US economic league. William Latimer orders $187,500 bank stock assessment in Sedalia Missouri. Charles Weber ex police chief found dead in St Paul, suicide suspected. Prof L L Dyche to sail May 15 for Greenland expedition. Esau de Gallie Croker’s horse wins Derby at Newmarket. Gallup mine fire. 15 men nearly suffocated. Eleanor Mayo marries Colonel James Elverson Jr at Church of the Incarnation.
Cuiesco April 17 The supreme council of the Royal League opens at the national headquarters in the Masonic temple. Delegates from Wisconsin Indiana Kansas Michigan Ohio Missouri Nebraska and Tri Noix report infantory gains and a near 13 000 member total. Nightmare for murderer and other brief items from San Francisco and Calcutta are also noted.
An attempt to wreck a Santa Fe passenger train near Cane station Texas failed when a rail was moved from the track causing a gap on a bridge. The southbound express struck the gap at 40 mph. the engineer braked, the engine and cars plunged, but the crew miraculously rolled to safety on the firm track beyond. Agricultural and market notes follow with mixed grain prices and livestock reports from Philadelphia Cincinnati and Massillon, plus regional price figures for wheat corn oats hay butter cheese eggs and poultry.
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