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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1898

Page

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Court Martials Over Sick Transport Conditions At Santiago

Reports from Wasuivitto s Aug 3 state General Shafter cares for over 6 000 sick including Spanish soldiers. Investigations begin into two ill fitted transports and alleged depredations by regular medical department. Red Cross doctor disclaims critical remarks and praises army medical staff amid ongoing inquiries.

Wasuvietos Shafter United States Sternberg Havard Hed Tors Olcone Concho New York Alger C. H. Heyl Inspector General’s Office Steinberg A. Monas Lesser American National Red Cross Association Santiago United States Army Navy Lesser General Shafter

What People ARE Shelf Emptying Sale Ad

A promotional notice touts a shelf emptying sale as the store’s greatest event. It claims shoppers save car fare and callers return for more, urging samples of wash goods silks dress goods and dry goods with details on suits shirt waists jackets lace curtains and other desirables.

Unprecedented Clearance of Surplus Stock Opens New Store

Surplus stock is being cleared before the new store opens with dramatic cuts on wash goods and dress goods. Prices range from 6c to 24c for wash goods and 15c to 25c for dress goods, highlighting heavy discounts and urging shoppers to investigate the sale.

Jos Horne and Company August Inventory Sale

Jos Horne and Co announces an August inventory sale as they prepare for stock taking. The process will include reviewing stock on line and discounting all broken lines odds and ends remnants to clear them before the August stock take.

Summer Lawn to Black Silk Dress Patterns Sale

The store promotes dress patterns from Summer Lawn to Black Silk Costumes. It notes remnant sales in recent daily papers, invites mail order communications for bargains, and mentions a sixth floor restaurant catering to the public for lunch or dinner.

Trustees and Dunn fail to agree on land for hospital switch

Masaillon state hospital trustees ended negotiations with O E Young representing James R Dunn over right of way for the C L W switch. They will seek court appraisal of land and set a price to compel acquisition. Institution to open about two weeks after patients installed, with dedication to occur around August 20 and Governor Bushnell to attend.

Masaillon State Hospital Card Electrical Company Toledo Cleveland Columbus Rchardson Bushnell Massillon S J McMahon Cambridge B F Perry Jefferson G D Copeland Marion Howard Cuyahoga Falls E G Carpenter

Stansbury and Busby Form New Firm in Livery and Monument Business

The firm Stansbury & Hering becomes Stansbury & Busby today as Edward J. Hering sells his interest. Busby, now a partner, takes a 1030 AM oath and will run the business at 86 South Erie street while remaining agent for the Cleveland Terminal & Valley Railway. He leaves the barber trade, with South End fixtures owned by E C Segner. John Wolfsperger may lead the barber shop there.

Busby Edward J. Hering Stansbury & Hering Stansbury & Busby Perry Township South Erie Street Cleveland Terminal & Valley Railway Company

Spain War Dispatches Stir Global Nervousness

Spanish cabinet awaiting a reply and promising immediate action. Troop deployments to Porto Rico accelerate, a battalion to be raised in Hawaii, and Carlists gaining momentum in Catalonia amid mounting tensions.

Ion Hawaii

Spain Accepts and Peace is Assured.

The article reports Spain accepting American peace terms, with the war viewed as over by the queen regent and ministry. Details remain on implementing the conditions, evacuations of Cuba and Puerto Rico, and Philippine terms, while delegates may be named soon. Secretary Alger notes no official Madrid acceptance, though unofficial word reaches the President.

Maprup Associated Press Spain McKinley United States Sagasta Cuba Porto Rico West Indies Philippines Wasincton Alger White House Madrid

Peace prospects after American terms in Spain

Madrid correspondent says Spain will likely accept American demands on the Philippines and pecuniary claims in the West Indies. A note from America is seen as narrowing issues while a commission may set peace terms. Evacuation dates for Spanish possessions and disposal of Cuban war material remain key questions, with a Septembr signing possible.

London Associated Press Madrid Standard M. Cambon United States West Indies Spain Gibraltar Daily News America Philippines Senor Sagasta Cuba

France Spain peace terms delay reported in unofficial notes

Washington date Aug 3 unofficial AP update says French embassy had not received Spain's reply to American peace terms by 10 15 AM though messages were not definite in character. President McKinley said he had unofficial notification of Spain agreeing to terms and expected official advices at any moment.

Washington Associated Press McKinley Spain

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