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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1899

Page

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Assillon area business directory roundup shows local firms

National Bank in Maastilon Ohio lists Coleman as president and Hunt as cashier. Assillon Glass Factory produces green glass hollow ware bottles and flasks. Assillon Iron Bridge Co manufactures bridges roofs and generation structures. Von Kaniel East Side Jewelry Store on East Main Street. Joseph Colemanns Center in Watdias offers clocks jewelry silverware and musical instruments at No. 5 South Erie Street.

Assillon Glass Factory C. Ee Assillon RON Bridge CO Oseph Colemanns' Center Watdias Ate Erie Street

Prices Reduced Shelf Emptying Sale Ad

Prices reduced to unheard of lows in a small profit store clearing dry goods. Shop at this shelf emptying sale to save on dress goods as stock is cleared with progressively deeper price cuts. Send for samples to compare selection and value.

Silks To Go Sale With Deep Reductions

Great assortments of 1898 surplus merchandise offered at low prices. Coats capes suits and dresses priced down from 35c to 65c. The store claims heavy discounts on all surplus lots and odd lines, with vigorous price cuts to clear stock. Shoppers are urged to seize the chance as if exchanging dollars for fractions of a dollar.

Selim

After the Holidays Bargain Sale at Jos. Horne & Co

The store announces deep post holidays markdowns on spring goods including wool and silk fabrics. They urge distant shoppers to request samples now, warn of high bargain rush, and note a large customer base served via steam and streetcar lines in Pittsburgh.

TOW OVER SHERIFFS DISSENSION IN COUNTIES IN OHIO

Confusion erupts as McConnell is re elected in Cuyahoga and ex recorder Saal is named sheriff amid a legal dispute over when sheriff terms begin. State officials split over immediate vs delayed effect. Deputies guard records and offices to halt Saal from taking control. Similar fights surface in Sumner County where three claimants seek the sheriff job as interim power shifts trigger quo warranto actions.

Clevenann Cuyahoga Ohio M Connell Saul Akros Sumner County William Willams Wanawaker Sunon M. Stone Waanamaker Stone Collints Frank Kelly Kelly Williams

Ohio AG seeks to oust biscuit trust in state Supreme Court

Attorney General Monnett filed in the Ohio Supreme Court a petition to oust the National Biscuit Company from operating within the state, alleging anti trust violations and that crackers price equals wheat per bushel while the biscuit firm is capitalized at 45 million but shows only 5 hundred thousand in business. Also notes prison demon Ira Marlatt returned to Onto Penitentiary after a volatile period and a claim that Cleveland Rolling Mill has been acquired by the American Steel and Wire Company, with stockholdings to be bought at the annual meeting January 15.

Monnett State Supreme Court CoLumpes Ohio Supreme Court National Bicuit Company Biscuit Company Columbus Ira Marlatt Onto Marlatt Gaard Stallsmith Cleveland Cleveland Rolling Mill Company American Steel and Wire Company The Wire Combine Cleveland Company Jau. Is

Zanesville firm sale settles mortgage bonds for 75000

Zanesville Ohio January 4 the Zanesville Railway and Electric Co was sold by order of a United States court to J M Graham of Boston trustee of the first mortgage bondholders for 75000 with no other bids He declined to disclose plans for the new company while Cleveland interests including the Garfields were said to be involved.

Zanesville Zanesville Railway and Electric Company United States J. M. Graham Boston Graham Plains of Garfields Cleveland

Sternberg heads Havana tour to inspect Cuban hospital facilities

Surgeon General Sternberg departs Washington for a two week trip to Havana and nearby Cuba to evaluate military hospital facilities. He will also visit Savannah to inspect the new hospital and supply depot. Reports note excellent troop condition but urge preparations before the upcoming unhealthy season. Five Spanish hospitals in Havana are cited, with Alphonso MIT deemed usable for the U S during this period. A yellow fever hospital and Havana supply depot have been decided upon.

Washinetox Sternberg Havana Cuba Savannah General Sternberg Opin Ion Alphonso Mit

Mabry Illness and Cuban Armed Searches Reported

Havana dispatch reports Col. Mabry of the First Texas regiment gravely ill from cerebrospinal meningitis. The piece also notes General Ludlow's night raids yielding rifles at 40 Compostele street and 8 Tementerey street, while American commissioners commend General Castellanos.

Havana Ludlow Compostele Street Tementerey Street Castellanos McKintey Butler Lagrena Street W. H. Mabry First Texas Mabry Lee Keifer Durbin Indiana Volunteer Regiment Fnday American Club G L. Childs Mre Brooke Rocha

Wood on leave as Havana order prompts protest

Major General Leonard Wood cabled for leave to Washington for two days amid Havana orders to transmit all customs receipts weekly. Businessmen in a mass meeting protested the order. Col Valiente, Cuban gendarmerie chief, urged steadfast resistance as Americans note Cuban grievance and readiness to continue the fight if needed.

Leope Cua Leonard Wood Washington Havana San Carlos Club Valiente

British American conference resumption planned in Washington

To Resume the Conference Ottawa Jan 4 Lord Herschell Sir Louis Davies and Sir Richard Cartwright left for Washington where the talks are to be resumed tomorrow Premier Laurier remained in Montreal and will proceed south today.

Ottawa Lord Herschell Sir Louis Davies Richard Cartwright Washington Laurier Montreal

Rebels Plan Resist. Reinforcements Reach Mantua

Advices say rebels ratified landing unarmed and natives from nearby islands arrive despite U S ships efforts. American troops restless as rebels drill on the beach near Manila and the California volunteers depart on four transports. Otis reports meeting of a Milipino parliament near Malolos to gauge Aguinaldo's strength, while McKinley’s proclamation awaits publication.

Mantua Toe Negro United State Baltimore Arizona Ll Cano Lloily Zamboangan Mindanao California Volunteers Manila Washington Houwlo Miller Otis Malolos Manua Luzon Otio Aguinaldo General Otis United States Philippines MckKinley

Spaniards Assassinated at Balabac Island in Philippines Natives

Jan 4 reports from Mavro and Losxpox recount that nearly all Spaniards at Balabac, south of Palawan, were executed except for the women, whose release was sought. The Madrid Daily Mail dispatch adds that Naval Lieutenant Bellamy was beheaded, a doctor and several other Europeans killed, and a gunboat bombardment failed to secure the women’s release.

Mavrno Rios Cabler Manila Balabac Wiles Palawan Madrid The Daily Mail Bellamy Tr. Revels Tu Wonlen

New Hospital at Cavite Authorized by Admiral Dewey

Admiral Dewey reported finding a suitable building in Cavite for a naval hospital and sought departmental authority to establish it at once. Medical Inspector Renouf was named to oversee, with appointments made for starting the project from New York. Catherine Chavin Brice was appointed administratrix of Calvin S. Brice estate valued at 5606 000. Also notes on missionaries imprisoned in China and Cleveland foundries settling wage demands.

Admiral Dewey Wasiseros Catherine Chavin Brice Calvin S. Brice China CoLtoest The Volks Zeitung Shan Ze Ping Yang Cleveland

Beef supply controversy reaches army investigations

A congressional panel orders a thorough probe into beef furnished to the army during expeditionary campaigns. Major Day, chief surgeon at Tampa Army HQ, is summoned for Sunday before the commission. Swift & Co. and Armour faced questions over alleged substandard meat supplied to the navy and French government, with Major Blick confirming no survey on refrigerated beef reports.

Wioas Hinetos Sar Columt Washington Aun. T Hagan Ha Stuermient Tran Armour Company Ono Lis W. Mirth Swift & Co Libby, MeNer & Gilby Ber Morris. Wu Blick Miles Maes Porto Ries Itis Boards of Survey Eagan Hutchinson Tampa

Congress Reopens as Treaty Likely to Pass Soon

Washington June 4 Congress reconvenes after holiday adjournment to honor Senator Morrill. A peace treaty likely will be laid before the Foreign Relations Committee promptly for report with little chance of lengthy debate. Opponents plan to attack later if the treaty is ratified.

Washingtos Congress Morrill Committee On Foreign Relations

Quay Says Caucus Result Satisfying and Support Solid

Senator Quay announced he was entirely satisfied with the caucus result. He noted that several legislators who did not join tonight’s caucus would back him in joint convention, claiming those votes will be more than enough to secure his election and expressing absolute confidence.

Harpissen Quay Tara

Absentee Caucus to Shape Organization Likely Today

Morning caucus to formalize leadership as anti Quay faction debates chairmanship between Senator Funand Nilegheny and Senator-elect Martin of Philadelphia. Absentees signed pledges to stay away. illness and travel prevented four others from attending. one declined to sign. Dingley in stable condition with optimistic outlook for recovery expected by Friday. Cleveland Paper Co absorbed by Standard Paper and Bag Co after receivership.

Harrissore Funand Nilegheny Martin Philadelphia Charman anti-Quay Nui Quay

Quay Fight Tops Pennsylvania Caucus Over Senate Seat

In a tense Philadelphia caucus on January 4, Quay allies clashed with anti Quay forces as state leaders pressed for control of the Pennsylvania Senate seat. Senator David Martin's abstention and looming Supreme Court action in Philadelphia shape whether Quay faces indictment or victory, with Grady urging caution and unity among Republicans.

Fixvete Tn Securini Premace Chur van Garten Quay Sigm Ils Belet Willay David Martin Mara State Supreme Court Philadelphia Dan Senator Quay Supreme Court Grady Pennsylvania United States Senate Senate House Harold Beavercamiz

Wanamaker's View on Vote and Discredited Leader

Wanamaker voiced that the legislature would not blindly follow a discredited leader. An offer from Dr. D. J. Pearson of Chicago to endow Bereacollya, Kentucky with 50000 if trustees raise 150000 by December was noted as a condition. Representative Hail of Iowa, head of the house military committee, was confined by grip and expected to recover before the army reorganization bill arrives. weather warned of rain and strong southerly winds across Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Berta D. J. Pearson Chicago Bereacollya Kentucky WasHisuTos Hail of Iowa House

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Business Directory RoBert H.folger New York Rotary EU- Sdiph South Erie Street Wanseillen Stark BANKS Iuroxgation National Bank Maastilon Coleman J. H. Hunt Ashier Conrad & CO Itc Care R&sseel & CO Wills, &c Jos Quorns & Son Jewelers Ce Ad. von Kanel East Side East Main Street Silks TO GO Boggs & Buhl Allecheny, PA JOS. Horne & CO Pittsburg, PA McConnecl Fry Tou G OUST Cracker Trust Lanccasteh Day William A. Schultz Toris Jan W. H. Dewitt Bar Association Col. Mabry Iwo Iloilo NEW Hospital Cavite Anti Quay Organization Caucis O Dingley Tomerton Wasxivateo Numnee Fine Tae Marle Wanamaker Havapgissin John Wana
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