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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1898

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Spain Will Ask Indemnity for Manila Capitulation

Maprio dispatch reports Spain will press for indemnity in peace talks, arguing capitulation does not surrender the Philippines. Madrid cites protocol delays and Cabinet shifts as it awaits Cuba and Puerto Rico commissions. the Paris tribunal expected to decide disputes. Washington notes disputes over government property and conquest rules amid ongoing peace commissions. London predicts US rule over Cuba and Puerto Rico may last twenty years, shaping a tropical empire. New York coverage describes a grand naval parade and flag raising for Admiral Sampson and Schley. London cable service recovery anticipated for Manila line with repairs authorized.

Porto Rico Cuba New York Schley and Sampson Washington Manila Maprio Associated Press Spain Philippines Senor Sagasta Almodovar de Rio Cortes Gonzales Parrado Luis Pastor Landero Navarro Cuban Marquis de Montoro Insular Macias Admiral Vallarino Madrid State Department Paris Tribunal Washmerton Sagasta London The Spectator America United States England Loxpon

Died at Santiago Ward A Willford 19

Ward A Willford of Canal Fulton died at Santiago of intermittent malarial fever at age nineteen. Son of J W Willford, he enlisted in Company D, Eighth Regiment at Akron. Burial not expected to be brought home. Also notes on local events and the Ricksecker reunion near Navarre with about three hundred attendees. Typhoid fever cases in Dalton and nearby, and West Lebanon railway progress toward Applecreek with Camp Sherman for veterans encampment.

John W. Wilford W.&. Hostetter Canal Fulton Ricksecker Heunion Lebanon Canal Futon Akron Central Union Telephone Company Nicholas Ricksecker Eaton Mr. Wyandt Navarre Richard Thomas Youngstown Dalton Darton Edward Wertz Chickamauga First Ohio Artillery Eva Buchanan West Lebanon

Remarkable Disappearance of Ice Load in Massillon Route

The driver for Mr. Brown the North Lawrence butcher lost 600 pounds of ice from his wagon on the return trip home yesterday afternoon. It is believed the ice slipped from the wagon while climbing a hill. The deliveryman had to return to Massillon for another load and watched the path of the missing ice closely.

Fireman Nreman Coleman Killed Under Moving Engine

Fireman Nreman Coleman of the W and L E railway was instantly killed at Terminal Junction Thursday afternoon. He attempted to mount his engine while in motion and fell beneath the wheels. He lived with a Massillon brother employed as a brakeman. the body would be brought there and shipped to Nebraska for burial.

Coleman Terminal Junction Massillon Nebraska

Bottles for Mexico Shipments From Reed & Co

Lawrence Stoehr of Reed & Company Massillon telegraphed to ship five cars of bottles to a Chihuahua brewer, totaling 1 200 gross, sent this afternoon. The Chihuahua firm consumes 3 000 gross annually. Also includes testimonial for Dean's Ointment from C W Lenhart of Bowling Green Ohio.

Lawrence Stoehr Reed & Company Massillon Mexico Chihuahua

Towns health is good Massillon free from diseases

Massillon reports being practically free from serious diseases while nearby towns suffer typhoid fever in Dalton scarlet fever and diphtheria. Measles remain with no fatalities. Health Officer Miller cites thorough cleaning and care as defenses. Dalton reports six typhoid cases linked to impure water from Turkeyfoot lake. Scarlet fever and possible diphtheria scare exist in East Greenville and Norra Lawrence. Akron reports scarlet fever fatalities, including the Ginther children.

Dalton East Greenville Massillon T. Clarke Miller William Kidd Kidd Turkeyfoot Lake A. H. Arick Norra Lawrence Jones Noone Akron Axton W. P. Ginther Ella Meyers

Canton and Court House Items of Interest from Canton

Probate Court notes report term dates for common pleas and grand jury, with liquor case expectations. Circuit court set for September 27. Sheriff Kaiser attends ill father in Canal Fulton. 85-year-old Isaac Harding terminal. Estate actions include Bramber trustee appointment, Wendling inventory, Kline executrix, and Massillon guardianship closure. Marriage licenses issued to Stands Moock and Smith Frease Canton. Mildew from heavy rains harms Massillon area. oats haul hindered, Crops damaged. Burdock Blood Bitters promoted as remedy.

Canton Common Pleas Court Grand Jury Circuit Court Kaiser Isaac Harding Canal Fulton Harding Zaiser Milton J. Bramber Daniel Kaylor Sugarcreek Township Mary Wendling Massillon Emma Kline Elizabeth Kline Sarah McGovern Charles M. Stands Clara H. Moock Richville W. H. Smith Elizabeth Frease

Old Glory Unfurled at Russell & Company Plant

A large crowd witnessed a patriotic flag raising at Russell & Company's plant on Saturday afternoon. Over 600 employees formed a parade led by the Mounted police, with Amphi on Glee Club, Rev. J. E. Digel, and Rev. G. B. Smith delivering remarks praising peace after the Spanish-American War. The 20 by 40 foot flag was raised amid cheers and a 21 gun salute, as the Star Spangled Banner played.

New York Associated Press Sampson Schley Hudson Brooklyn Oregon Clark Governor’s Island Cervera Navy Grant Russell & Company Shelaluberger Stors and Stripes G. B. Smith John Kessler Andrew Wetzel Conrad Wetzel George Helwig George Peters Spain Atlantic Ocean Sall Asia Africa Mexico Central America South America Netherlands Venezuela Cristobal Colon Washington Ross Tripoli Great Britain America Franklin Sherman Congress Cuba

Unusual Arrest Over Refusal to Shave Colored Man

In Canton, G N Porter has a barber, Peter Cabot, arrested after Porter claimed Cabot refused to shave him due to Porter's race. Cabot pleads not guilty, arguing lack of readiness to shave. Misdemeanor carries up to $100 fine or 30 days' imprisonment. An Ohio civil-rights option may complicate the arrest. Also in brief: government will return soldiers' bodies from Cuba. Mrs. Turner seeks burial for son Charles Turner. War Dept offers transport for remains. T B Arnold takes over Hotel Conrad management today after purchasing interests from W C Bryant. Arnold's prior experience noted. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil advertised for pain relief and burns.

Peter Cabot Opera House Morgan Gilbert N. Porter Erie Street Mr. Cabot Cabot Sibila Porter Ohio Samuel Tunner Canton Santiago Samuel Turner Charles Turner Secretary of War United States Cuba War Department H. C Hetstanp Asst Adj T. B. Arnold Conrad Mr. Arnold Massillon W. C. Bryant A. Conrad

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sagastas Peace Commission Great Naval Review Ern Stark Ward A. Willford Cincinnati Camp Sherman M. D. Burke Nreman Coleman Dean C. W. Lenhart Bowling Green Canton and Court House Massidon W. & L. E. Railway Company Union Station Toledo Sre G. N. Porter Dr. Thomas Wright’ Ie Ton
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