03 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
1
News for Your Pocketbook reports a drastic sale driving shelves clear with deep cuts on 32 inch all wool mixtures 15c 38 inch mixtures 20c 40 inch novelties 25c and reduced black goods silks and plaids. The promotion touts money savings and urges customers to buy now with samples available to prove the value.
Advertisement offers a corrected Alaska map detailing gold fields mining scenes laws routes and travel information. Free by mail from C Traver Marine National Bank Building Pittsburg Pa or W B Katekero 22 Fifth avenue Chicago Il.
The February storm devastated New York state and New England with snow and high winds. Boston suffered paralysis as wires failed, rail traffic stalled, lights failed, and several lives and millions in damage were reported. Gloucester saw about 200,000 in damage and many vessels wrecked with 18 confirmed deaths.
In Pittsburgh area the thermometer fell to eight degrees above zero and August Smotzer Austrian died from heart trouble amid the cold. Philadelphia reports heavy snow and wind with trains delayed and several nonfatal casualties. Two Reading freight trains collided near Tamaqua injuring crew. Stroudsburg dispatch notes cut communication with nearby towns.
Secretary Long orders the armored cruiser Brooklyn to cruise the West Indies, notably the Windward Islands, St Thomas and St Cruz, with future similar voyages. Smaller gunboats to visit Cuban coast ports outside Havana such as Matanzas and Satieño, where the U S flag has not been seen for years.
In open session February 2, Senator Clark of Wyoming faced a personal privilege issue over voting for the Lel lua resolution. He insisted his Republican loyalty remained intact and vowed not to betray his party or be fed out of his ally, asserting party discipline would not condemn him.
Washington Feb 2 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce debated the project to create a department of industry and commerce. There is strong opposition to elevating such an office to cabinet rank, with proceedings suggesting a lower grade and similar status to the department of labor.
Washington February 2 President Dole of Hawaii has accepted an invitation to visit Buffalo as the guest of the Pan American Exposition company. He will leave Washington next Monday evening at seven thirty for Buffalo, accompanied by his suite and accompanied by Mr Hatch the Hawaiian minister and Mr Loia Towson. The party will be entertained in Buffalo at a banquet late that evening.
Washinatox Feb 3 The senate confirmed the nomination of C H Duell of Syracuse New York as commissioner of patents.
Consul General Lee cabled from Havana that all was quiet in the city on February 2. The brief dispatch notes no disturbances or notable events, signaling calm conditions in the Cuban capital.
Will iam Bailey, released from the state penitentiary after three years for voluntary murder, was lynched in Brawwell while surrounded by a snowstorm. He shot and killed Harry Draper at the Norfolk and Western tunnel and depot, the act said to be sparked by Draper’s refusal to let him pass through the tunnel. Reports say little resistance occurred at the jail and that county officials may have left town during the act. Kinley, said to have killed three men during the disturbances.
Ex Senator Dubois, head of the National Silver Republican party executive committee, travels east at silver leaders request to unite silver factions. He says Senate support for the Teller resolution shows a close union can secure victory in 1893 and 1890. Each group to maintain its own organization under the plan.
Reports from across Ohio describe intense cold and heavy snowfall with little damage. Lakes threaten as temperature rises slowly and winds shift to the west, bringing light snow and diminishing threat.
A five story brick hotel, the Alvord House, burned totally in Gloversville New York. Six people died and about a dozen were injured as guests and staff escaped the flames. The fatalities include E C Kimball his wife and daughter from Indianapolis, Benjamin F Strickland Henry C Day and Charles Ruppert a bellboy.
Senate committee hearing in Columbus probes bribery claims tied to H H Boyce and Hanna sympathizers. Hackmen described carriage movements around the Capitol area on inauguration day but could not identify the passengers or confirm ties to Boyce or Rathbone. Bills on taxation, printing, and public notices also advanced in the Ohio General Assembly.
Washington feb 2 the house voted largely on the district of columbia appropriation bill then turned to politics. mr mahany republican accused pennsylvania gubernatorial hopeful stone of inciting race prejudice while arguing immigration and national loyalty. the exchange included a clash over Irish German Polish and other voters and noted the sergeant at arms present after mahany’s dramatic denunciation.
Germany insists on railroads in the Shan-T’ung peninsula as compensation for the murder of a sailor named Schulz by a Chinese mob while on sentry duty. In Virginia, Roach's shipyard reports a contract to build the Stannard Oil Company’s largest tank steamship yet, at 2364 feet long with 48 foot beam and 23 foot depth, designed to carry oil.
Caristine Feb 2 The revenue authorities actions against Prince Maximillian von Fuerstenberg for recovery of several millions of marks in legacy duty resulted in a verdict for the plaintiffs.
General Merriam reports from Seattle that Captain Ray’s Klondike dispatches reveal severe conditions. U S government urged to act to regulate immigration and secure supply, with concerns over unemployment, destitution, and lawlessness along the rivers.
Washington February 1 The elaborate official entertainment welcomed President Dole of Hawaii at the White House last evening. The party exceeded the state dining room capacity and seating was placed in the corridor behind a glass screen. The decorations were beautiful and in refined taste with President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley among the host group and many cabinet members among the guests.
Seven acting police captains were reduced to patrolman to clear room for civil service certified eligibles. The civil service commission certified the eligibles, after which Chief Ripley could retain captains by ignoring the eligible list. Mayor Harrison reportedly ordered civil service law be observed.
Washington Feb 2 senate progress on the Hawaiian annexation treaty improved as supporters forecast 40 votes for ratification. Sen Platt urged quick final action amid claims the sugar trust opposes annexation and funds antiparty efforts. Pettigrew and White opposed, citing constitutional doubts and governance concerns under the Dole regime.
Washington February 2 reports a new fish commissioner appointment with terse, unclear OCR text noting names like Bowera and ginis and referencing authority, but the fragment provides no full details on the office or duties.
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