09 Aug 1889
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1889
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows sparse political notices and polling references. It mentions times and locations with unclear names, suggesting a local election notice brief. No clear candidate or outcome is readable.
Fragmented OCR reads proposed city action in Massillon to solicit bids and seal proposals for street redevelopment on East Main Street. Details unclear but indicates official review, contractor considerations, and timing steps. Preserved named entities include Massillon and East Main Street with mention of city offices.
Harrisburg Aug 7 Two monstrous white wings seemed to flap over the Lochiel hotel as peace and dove visions framed the state convention. Generals and politicians debated temperance planks while Walter Lyon and H R Boser were discussed for state treasurer and related leadership roles. Meanwhile news from New York to Boston covered presidential travel and local incidents including a fatal shooting in Philadelphia and a British shipyard accident with the Black Prince.
United States District Attorney Lyon reports investigators found the English glass blowers at Chambers & McKee in Jeanette under alien contract labor law. The firm intends to carry the case to the U S Supreme Court if needed. A separate note covers a rail wreck near Niacana with fatalities including Yardmaster Conklin and two workers, following a switch derailment on the Union Pacific line.
A westbound passenger train backed into a depot area at Eldred on the Western Newport and Permaytvante line this morning. The impact crushed the construction train and left several workers badly injured. at least one intending victim named Antone Buler is reported gravely injured.
A report from the committee on public institutions locates the seat of government at Bremareh. The report, endorsed by the majority of the committee, signals probable arrest. Later, delegates discuss township organization and elections as the assembly proceeds on the convention floor.
Fragmentary text mentions names and dates with scattered phrases about a hospital, a siege of a revolver, and a public sale. The legible items include personal names like Sadie Utnea and references to a court or special tenancy. Reading is severely garbled with no coherent events.
The Johnstown cemetery issue judge Camman Vac Pedter AuTooxa, Pa. Augusto Cun min, shows great improvement. His consulting physician believes the crisis has passed and expects a probable recovery.
Aug 1 report from San Francisco notes twelve Chinese transit from Havana to Hong Kong landing in New Orleans and sailing west aboard Belgica with six more Chinese later. Rail and cattle disease talks convened in New York as Secretary Rusk plans tighter control. a court of inquiry will probe the Boston grounding on Rose Rock and its collision with the Vermont in New York harbor, with naval officials uncertain about negligence. Portuguese Serpa Pinto plans an expedition to Lake Nyassa with engineers aiming to map routes and push rail expansion amid tensions with Muketolo natives and foreign merchants.
Oswego and Rivereue Woolen mills at Geneseo Fall faced steath allocation worth 112000 in action benefit. Jodhurd Cramts and Meekers of Albany claim largest tract of the state. Headquarters established near Providence RI. Disputed finance and stock ownership spark community tension. Arbitration panel named to settle disputes as Maybrick jury eyed verdict in Liverpoon August 7.
Eben Allen, president of the Green Line Street Car company, was arrested in New York for forging stock certificates totaling about 129000 dollars. He confessed to duplicating signatures and selling about 90 shares, with four years of undetected activity. Directors moved to prosecute after his statement at police headquarters.
At 1 o clock Wednesday afternoon the yacht Cedar Ridge, owned by L I Crocker of East Buffalo, burned after two explosions. Ethel and Larney Crocker died, Howard Crocker drowned, John Rubenstein burned, and Charlotte Craker and Miss McLean were injured. The boat, a naptha launch, burned to the water’s edge after fuel leaked from the tank. Crocker, superintendent of the New York Central stockyards, lost three children. other victims included a carpenter named John Rubenstein. A boatman rescued Miss McLean, who was badly burned, and witnesses described a chaotic scene as several people attempted to aid the fire.
Fragmented report details deserters from the Focgption Army led by a traitor aiming to seize the Black Diamond and trigger a large-scale treason. It traces plans involving Wad-El Stumi, Egyptian deserters, and distant tribes, with confusion after Col Woodehouse blocked the Nile crossing.
A feud between the Price and Stewart families flared yesterday over the employment of a colored dancing master. The Stewart brothers attacked the Prices. pistols were drawn. Negotiations failed and both sides were arrested.
The National Water-Way Convention opened in Wisconsin with temporary chairmen named and officers appointed. Debates over canal connections to link lakes and seas continued as members discussed port standards, routes, and future conference actions.
The Saratoga executive committee condemned the Ballston event yesterday and banned the horse and trainer for life. They doubt the integrity of the race and will pursue the true cause, aiming to rule off any party found complicit.
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