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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1898

Page

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Local Industrial Advertising Directory for Massillon Ohio

Goleman president of Jz Rick Rational Bank Massillon Ohio. H Hunt proprietor of Massillon Rolling Mill. J. ore Proprietors manufac superior merchant bar and iron products. WP Assillon Glass Factory produces Green Glass Hollow Ware bottles flasks. Assillon Iron Bridge O G manufacturers of bridges rooms and general iron structures. Clevor Kanal fast Side Jewelry Store on Main Street.

Rick Rational Bank Massillon Ohio Goleman H. Hunt Mastion Rolling Mill Jon Manufac Merchant Bar Binekemaith Iron Assillon Glass Factory Assillon Iron Bridge OG

Large Assortments of Shirt Waists at Low Prices

Large selection of shirt waists in Madras Percales Piques Linens Mulis and summer fabrics. Prices range from 40c to 475 with many styles offered at 1 2 and 1 50. Colorings and designs are emphasized and shoppers are urged to send address for a new catalogue.

Madras

Ultimatum Sent Today to Spain in Cuban Crisis

The United States issued an ultimatum to Spain after Cuba’s congressional resolution became law. Madrid is expected to refuse, prompting Woodford to seek passports and the Spanish minister’s withdrawal, with war possible afterward. Officials anticipate a drawn out campaign rather than a quick strike.

Madrid United States Woodford State Department Oficials Spain Washxeton Congress Cuba White House Reed Hobart Representative Hager Iowa Representative Overstreet Indiana McKinley Isaac Washington Senor Polo State Department North Atlantic Havana Senor Sagasta el Heraldo de Madrid el Heraldo Mussulman Cortea Senor Silvela Republican Party Senor Emelio Casteline

Wartime Cuba actions outlined in cabinet remarks

A cabinet member discusses an imminent ultimatum granting Spain 48 hours to evacuate Cuba, with a US blockade to follow. Plans include strengthening Gomez’s forces, supplying hard tack, and pressuring Spain to evacuate within two months. The speaker rejects letters of marque and privateering, warning Spain would face European opposition.

Washington Day Spain Cuba Goméz United States Europe

National Guard to be Called Out for First War Troop Call

Washington reports the war department will first call only the national guard for service in war. Secretary Alger supports this to protect guard investments and state units, with governors naming regimental officers while the president appoints staff and field officers. The first call aims for 80,000 men, exhausting available guard strength of 113,764 after illnesses and incapacities.

Washington War Department National Guard Alger Republic Guard

Army War Bill Enables Temporary Rise in Military Establishment

The War Department bill ready for transmission to Congress proposes a two-branch army during war, with a volunteer force lasting three years and officers appointed by the president on governors’ recommendations. It details militia integration, unit organization into divisions and corps, and command appointments from regular, volunteer, or militia personnel.

Congress Washington War Department Regular Volunteer Army National Guard Organized Militia Militia

Spain Emphasizes Territorial Integrity in IMminent War Threat

From Madrid and Havana reports as Spain pledges to defend its Cuba holdings, Sagasta rallies support in the Cortes, and officials warn that war with the United States is possible. A Key West naval officer predicts a quick, forceful response and evacuation under fire as tensions rise.

Senators Explain Cuban Resolutions Amid Sparse Senate Action

Washington April 20 Congress limited business. The senate resumed the civil appropriation bill and allowed debate on the Cuban question with wide latitude under Senate rules. Senators Cockrell and Bacon explained Democrats' opposition to the conference report.

Peek Senate Washington Cockrell Bacon

Colloquies Between Senators Sparked Triple-Hour Debate

The conversation among senators including Mantle Annon Hale Spooner and others grew animated as a three hour running discussion. The spirited exchange covered various points raised by the Republican delegation and opposing voices during the session.

Mantle Mon Annon Utah Hale Spooner Wis

Cuban junta describes resolutions as recognition of independence

The Cuban junta in New York on April 20 issued a statement arguing that the congressional Cuban resolutions recognize the Cuban republic, affirm Cuban independence, and pledge cooperation with the United States to expel Spain. It emphasizes Cuba’s allegiance to its own republic and gratitude for U.S. support and potential intervention.

New York Cuba Republic of Cuba United States

SICARD LONG'S ADVISER APPOINTED AT NAVY

Rear Admiral Sicard has reported to the navy department and will serve as official adviser to the secretary. Many officers seek return to sea service. The department plans armor on four Morgan line vessels Prairie Yosemite Yankee and Dixie with Carnegie steel plate to form about 250 tons per ship. The Hampstead coal issue is settled and the department seeks suitable vessels with cables sent to Europe.

Washine Ron Sicard Navy Department Secretary of the Navy Morgan Line Prairie Yosemite Yankee Dixie Carnegie Company Newport News Hampstead Cape Verde Islands Department Europe

War Resolve Backed by All Parties Echoes in House

Speaker Reed signs Cuban resolutions amid no demonstration. Grosvenor answers a personal privilege by reading an editorial about his April 7 statement that the war will be fought under the Republican administration or not at all. He clarifies he aims for unity and a unanimous national response across Democrats, Populists and Republicans.

Grosvenor

Weather Summary and Brief Sports Roundup

Fair and colder with fresh westerly winds. Yesterday’s league games included Boston and New York matchups with attendance noted. Unclear entries mention teams Batteries Nichola Lewis Bergen Do heny Gettig Grady and a postponed Baltimore-Washington game.

Boston BBS New York Nichola Lewis Bergen Doheny Gettig and Grady guimpireeBay Derend Curry Baltimore-Washington Wee

Ohio Senate Passes Limited Capital Punishment Reform

Ohio Senate approved several bills on April 20 including a reform measure where murder in the first degree with mercy recommended results in life imprisonment. Other actions included mortgage and local tax provisions, and a contest to oust gas trustees for conflicts of interest. Thousands witnessed troops departing for Tampa from Cincinnati. A district convention nominated S. J. Morgan for Congress after 1477 ballots.

State Senate Columbus Senate Finck Stewart Riley and Sullivan Long Doty Hazlett Chue Agiler Jordan Solomon Fauk William Parker John Cook Gas Department Parker Funk Cincinnati Sixth United States Infantry Tampa Chamber of Commerce Portsmouth Republicana Ohio S. J. Morgan Jackson Congress Fenton

Italian Aliased Will Indicted for Murder in Coalburg Case

Angelo Parelli known as Will, the Italian who tried to kill a whole Coalburg family, wounded Joseph Ferando 60 fatally. He was indicted for murder in the first degree by a special grand jury. Columbus, April 20 Governor Brannell orders Ohio National Guard recruitment to 8,500.

Wake Angelo Parelli Will Coalburg Joseph Ferando State Guard Columbus Brahnell Ohio National Rct Ite

Moody and Chapman revival grows crowd in Pittsburg

About 6 000 people attended last night’s Moody and Chapman revival meeting in Pittsburg with hopeful crowds rising for the final night. Nearly 300 conversions were reported as showers and possible downpours threatened attendance.

Moody and Chapman Pittsburg Pittsbure Moody-Chapman Exposition Auditorium

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