02 Aug 1889
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1889
Page
1
Pittsburgh area announces new catalog for the Conservatory of Music and Elocution and Frog Arts Wall courses. The program leads to graduation with a focus on healthful living and superior home comforts. Catalog requests directed to the President in Patsburgh, Pa.
City of Massillon invites sealed proposals for a sewer on East Wayne Street from Prospect to east of Front Street. Bid must include a $1000 guaranty by a responsible person. Council may accept or reject any bids. contract when awarded will be secured. Clerk Massillon Indiana date August 12 1480 at 2 00 PM.
The undersigned Muaygueds Grosser Convictus of Marglary and beceny at Mey Cruiss of the Cantebccamengles, sentenced to imprisonment for a term to be determined, will appear before the proper authorities to finalize the process. The notice outlines the party’s obligation and pending legal steps under the current penal proceeding.
The Massillon Republican primary drew sparse crowds with about 30 percent showing at the polls. Canton's election reports show no riot or ballot theft, but a clash when Democrats attempted to vote. Sheriff Shanafelt led in multiple precincts with Millhof and Henderson also showing strong tallies across districts.
Boston July 31 E and A H Batcheller Co boot and shoe dealers assign to T Proctor and BR Batcheller liabilities reported as over one million with assets near the same, trustees urge creditors to send claims to 106 Summer Street. North Brookfield factory employs 1100, payrolls over 10 000 weekly. Continued accounting and statement to creditors forthcoming.
The Rusher Rush seized the British steamer Black Diamond on July 11 for violating sealing laws. Capt. Shepherd forced surrender, secured papers, and took 103 seal skins to Sitha awaiting orders. Crew claimed prior Victoria orders. vessel bound for further instructions. A Dora passenger reported pursuit of six sealers, with more captures expected.
The Trans Continetal association executive committee met all day without resolving important points including Canadian Pacific differentials. They agreed to present the unresolved issues to a general meeting. Pacific roads passenger agents referred undecided questions back to the executive committee. Northern and Union Pacific sail relations at Puget Sound will be referred to directors for permanent settlement.
Vivid wreck report from Mich July 22 recalls steam barge Joseph Farman with Captain Vosburg and ten Cleveland crew escaping a fast blaze between boiler and engine after coal loading. The vessel cost 340 000, crew saved by life station, all belongings lost, and voyage toward Cleveland ended in dramatic rescue amid lake swells and storm.
A severe storm lashed New Jersey and nearby areas with heavy rain and swollen rivers. Dams failed or overran affecting Somerset Green Brook Fanwood Orange Valley and Newark suburbs. villages flooded, mills and factories endangered, tracks submerged, and residents evacuated or stranded. Mississippi and Massachusetts reports note cotton and corn damage from floods.
A party of American workers funded by the Scripps Newspaper League sailed from the Column house yesterday at 2 pm, proceeding to the Anchor Lane pier aboard the steamship City of Rome. Noted labor men joined the group at the dock as the vessel towed away amid cheers. The delegation plans a tour of major European towns and is due back in September.
A man named Manning struck Father Speper with a heavy holder at St Philomena’s Church during prayer. The assailant was seized at the scene and jailed for months after magistrate ruling, as 600 witnesses, including sisters and children, watched in shock. The priest suffered non life threatening injuries yet was aided by sisters and congregation. Manning’s identity and motive remain disputed with some alleging prior incidents and possible insanity.
In Zoar Valley a loud oil field frenzy collapses as 800 barrel days were pumped and then dried up. Wells yielded some natural gas while others stalled, leaving the local oil rush in doubt and the Zoar Valley largely depleted. A separate Buffalo report notes a Washington trip by an international committee to urge action on maritime issues. A separate medical update reports George Lanterner’s fragile condition following injuries.
Mrs Collyer, wife of Rev Colliver, a former lay minister of Johnstown, was buried in the Trady's Bend cemetery on Monday. An invalid with a narrow food-related escape preceded her death, the shock accelerating her passing. She was about 55 years old.
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