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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
1
Prices reduced in a shelf emptying sale at a small profit store with unprecedented discounts. Dress goods on offer from 15 to 50 cents as stock is emptied, inviting customers to sample and compare value against prior costs.
Carried the greatest assortments of choice goods in 1898 ever known here the extensive business left many surplus lots and odd lines these are being sold at reduced prices coats capes suits every surplus lot of merchandise has had the price knife applied vigorously to show we are ready to sell Chance here for you as important as dollars in sixty fifty or forty cents each
JOS HORNE & CO marks its fifty year milestone with a January Clearance. The ad touts yardage deals on Novelties and Fancy Cheen effects 60 cents a yard. Dress Persales 10 cents a yard. Ginghams a yard. linens from old entry rooms including Bleached Table Damask 45 cents a yard and Damask Napkins 1.35 each. Towels and towels sets priced low. remaining stock highlights include 66 inch Damask and Lainsley Toweling discounts.
The Philadelphia Supreme Court, in an opinion by Chief Justice Sterritt, dismissed the petition for a writ of certiorari in the Quay conspiracy case and ordered the costs borne by the petitioners. The decision holds the court had no authority to review below and that the defendants can receive a fair trial in Philadelphia County. The ruling references Senators M. L. Quay and R. R. Quay and Benjamin J. Haywood and notes related political remarks from Sen. Penrose and John Wanamaker.
In New York Sharkey defeated McCoy by KO in the tenth round after a back and forth bout. McCoy used sharp footwork and landed several blows, while Sharkey pressed with body shots and combinations, culminating in a decisive end as McCoy faltered and the referee counted him out after a tense endgame.
Reports from Paris note the resignation of M. Quesney de Beaurepaire from the civil section of the court of cassation reviving Dreyfus case interest. Deposition telegraphs show Dreyfus insisting on innocence and planning a public declaration after his degradation. Also in Washington naval promotions move and Massachusetts political year setup with Lodge re elected.
Negotiations advance toward forming a combine of freight concerns led by Bashi Railroad Cars and the National Biscuit Company with President Crawford. A suit involving the late Oates trust lawyer’s claim is settled, allowing dismissal of proceedings while price policy is debated.
Senator Mason Ills argues the United States will not govern other peoples without consent while House discussions touch on the Nicaragua canal. Attentive listeners note Audie Varnesse predicts defeat of the peace treaty if Bryan opposes it. The session includes applause and tense exchanges as lawmakers weigh foreign policy and domestic issues.
Reports from Manila describe Aguinaldo and his followers planning a new assault on Manila as American forces hesitate amid bombardment fears. Insurgents in the Visayas reportedly refuse to cooperate with Americans and European oil supplies influence strategic decisions.
The foreign relations committee approved the peace treaty without amendment and favored nominations for Ambassador to Russia Charlemagne Tower and Minister to Austria A. Harris. The President named Joseph Choate as ambassador to Great Britain. A joint resolution states the government will not demine over Philippine Islands and transfer of rights to local government when formed. Senator Foraker discusses exit powers. Senator Allen denounces aggressive actions by the Filipinos.
At the miners convention in Indianapolis no definite action was taken after a two hour wrangle over appointing a committee to visit the cash bank. The investigation committee suggested sending a delegation, and delegates were accused of being in operator pay.
The House is 37 Democrats and 54 Republicans while the Senate has 17 Republicans and 19 Democrats. When contested seats settle, a Republican majority of one on joint ballot is expected.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla neutralizes rheumatic symptoms and promises many readers have been cured. It also mentions Hood's Pills for nausea headaches biliousness and indigestion and lists a sale on men's pants at nine cents and one dollar.
Reported discussion outlines U S intent to constrain insurgent supply by naval cordon around Manila Bay and nearby islands. Officials hint at protracted conflict with limited open hostilities, while reinforcing gunboats may arrive from Machinist region vessels to support operations.
Havana dispatch reports General Broohe coordinating aid to Cuban relief and Colonel Moultou's transfer shaping police and governance. Governor Brooke sends steamer convoys carrying tens of thousands of lamens and relief to Nuevitas and other cities while police leadership is debated and a chief of police may be chosen between Masia Rodriguez or General Maris Menocal.
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