17 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
1
The ad touts a holiday push with earnestness, boasting larger and finer selections in Art Pot tenes and Bric-a-Brac from Royal Bonn to Sevres, plus leather, celluloid sets, boxes, brushes, and a broad range of cut glass, fine china, lamps, and furniture all at small profit prices.
A local store advertises a Holiday Display featuring book toys dolls and games. It urges readers to visit or request a free 19 page illustrated catalog of gift articles including jewelry and other departments. The ad promises substantial savings and urges prompt action.
Washington December 16 Senator Morgan of Alabama urged strong decisive action on Cuba in a lengthy senate address detailing Cuban atrocities, the danger of war, and the need to protect American citizens. He supported belligerent rights if necessary but favored decisive executive action and warned Spain’s bankruptcy could hinder indemnities. The speech framed a path from condemnation to intervention.
In Washington on December 16 the Laurada dispute reached the State Department. Baltimore broker Tucker and Hart & Co of Philadelphia owners sought confirmation that the Laurada had been barred from Valencia by a consul’s order. The department denied any instruction to such action and promised protection if the ship was seized, with Minister Taylor likely guiding the matter.
Expresses severe condemnation of Spanish warfare methods, condemning the murder of Maceo and urging recognition of Cuban independence. Calls for Spain to withdraw all troops from Cuban soil and directs proper steps to ensure this outcome.
Washington officials note widespread stories of men enlisting to join Cuban insurgents fighting Spain. Violations of neutrality laws carry heavy penalties including fines up to 2000 dollars and three years in prison for commissions or enlistments. The Justice Department may issue strict enforcement guidelines to all agents.
In Cincinnati on December 16 the American Federation of Labor debated Pomeroy charges against Waiters union chief as part of a stormy session. Delegates from Chicago and other groups attacked Pomeroy while the credentials committee upheld his position, ending with a vote favoring the executive council and a social banquet by Cincinnati trades unions.
A long narrative from Ponivar Decil about dogs from a neighbor yard killing chickens including a prized linebreed. One neighbor had two dogs shot but spared after promising to secure the dog. later the dog ran loose again. The dispute escalates with stray poultry roaming, community tensions rising alongside local events.
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