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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
1
A loud sale boasting drastic markdowns in dry goods contrasts samples and wide varieties. 40 inch lawns at 60c, Zephyr ginghams at 10–20c, plain grass linens 15c, linen and silk mixes 5c, with many novelty fabrics at 35c or less. Large lines of silk, wool mixtures, and chetka stocked at drastic discounts, drawing a steady stream of eager customers.
The North Western Limited from Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis Superior and Duluth is described as the handsomest train with entirely new equipment including sleeping cars dining and library cars. Tickets sold through Chicago & North Western agents with further details from W B Kniskern. Low rate excursions to the South offered on select Tuesdays via Louisville & Nashville with contact options C P Atmore and Jackson Smith. The piece also argues against blood-based cures for catarrh, promoting local treatment with Cream Balm as the prompt cure.
In New York Aug 12 Bryan and wife received crowds on Fifth Avenue at the Windsor hotel while resting ahead of a Madison Square Garden notification. Receptions for Mrs Bryan at Bartholdi hotel and small gathered crowds followed as the party entered Manhattan, with police guiding a lively parade from Jersey City.
The Democratic national committee in New York under Senator Jones laid out plans for three panels of 25, 25, and nine members as executive, finance, and campaign committees with Jones as ex officio chair. They also resolved that the campaign committee, with the national chair, will select the permanent headquarters, likely in Washington with branches in New York and Chicago.
The Murray Hill bank in New York has failed and is among the city’s oldest state institutions. Deposits total about 1,250,000 and are expected to be paid in full.
Ohio incidents include a Columbus contractor, F B Milligan assignment with assets 30000, a Dayton divorce case for Mary Kraetzer versus Ludwig, a painter injured by a fall in Dayton, a Dayton Electric Light plant fire, a 105 year old Moscow resident recalling slavery, and multiple arrests and accidents. Incendiaries hit Athens saloon and homes, a Mt Eaton post office site robbed, and local associations plan a revival. District court, quarantine actions, and a bigamy arrest in Hamden add to a wide Dayton to Athens state scene.
Wasnixetos Aug 12 The police have not found a clue in the death of A H Pile son of ex representative Pile of California who was temporarily in charge of the silver national headquarters. Found drowned in the Potomac and believed accidental.
Curiaco August 12 report confirms the death of 8 K Martin a Chicago lumber magnate at Alma Michigan The passing is noted as a significant loss to the industry and regional business circles with details limited to the report.
The weather bureau tracks a massive heat spell easing in the west as a potential offshore storm nears. Cities from Philadelphia to Chicago report hundreds of heat related deaths and widespread prostrations with hospitals overflowing and public works flooding streets with water to relieve suffering.
Louisville August 12 Louisville and hundreds of L A W guests are awheel. The crowd invaded Blue Grass country for races and stock farm spins. Mayor Todd proclaims tomorrow half holiday to attend races at the track. A smoker last night marked the day. Today's events include century runs to Frankfort and back and a parade and watermelon feast at Iroquois park. In New York a deadly fire killed several in a Greenwich Street building with injuries to others.
Chenco Aug 12 Agreements to deposit Diamond Match and New York Biscuit stock with Northern Trust as trustees are ready for signature. Terms not public until signatures received and stock deposited. Stock to stay with trustees for one year with non negotiable receipts for deposit. Signing and deposit expected immediately.
Runaway youths Charles Zilcox and Abner Huber found in Mortstown Indiana. guard Jack Bo Warrison killed by a fellow guard during weapon handling. Notable deaths include William J. Gilmore in Columbus and Mrs. Fletta Kemmerer in Tiffin. Crime reports feature Diaz offenses and a runaway prison break. weather and public notices appear amid rapid-fire items.
Portiano Oregon Aug 12 the gold standard Democrats issue a call for a convention in this city on Aug 22 to elect delegates to the national convention in Indianapolis. Also notices Bamberger’s clearance sale at Massillon begins Aug 15 with a day off Aug 16 for preparations. Includes ads for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Witch Hazel Salve with health claims.
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