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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
1
A retailer touts deep discounts to empty shelves with all wool mixtures and novelty dress goods slashed to a fraction of their former price. Silks, black goods, plaids, and linens are included, with yards offered at sample and sale levels to entice buyers and trap savings.
Bert Robinson recalls being taken in by a Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery ad claiming cures for bronchial throat and lung troubles including consumption. The piece notes many have fallen for such claims, while the firm asserts 80 percent cure rates if treated early. A. J. Clementz & Co. is listed with farm and supply dealings.
Washington January 19 Senator Morgan urged annexing the Hawaiian Islands as essential to U S security and commerce. He warned failure to acquire them could lead to war within ten weeks due to European competition in Asia. He pressed reciprocity and cheaper imports while stressing duty to act to avoid bloodshed.
In Wash Increx Jan 19 the House debated attaching a Senate belligerency resolution recognizing Cuban insurgents to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. De Armond and Bailey led an appeal to override the chair, but Republican leaders prevented action. The attack on rules failed 152 to 114, with one Democrat Fleming voting to uphold the rules. The army bill passed before the diplomatic measure.
Forty persons were killed and 18 injured by a gas explosion in a Donetzer company mine on the north shore of the Sea of Azov. The disaster occurred near St Petersburg as rescue efforts began and officials investigated the blast site for causes and safety lapses.
Open senate session brief aside from routine business focused on the deficiency appropriation bill totaling 1 913 510 dollars. Teller resolution to allow U S bonds to be paid in standard silver dollars reported favorably by finance committee with vote 8 to 5 in committee.
Washington on January news outlines plans for Hawaii’s President Dole to be hosted officially in the capital. Officials will cover expenses and arrange an eastward tour beginning in Chicago with U.S. and Hawaiian representatives coordinating his reception and stay at Arlington. The aim is to ease potential annexation treaty amendments and preserve negotiations.
A verdict was returned for Lady Tatton Sykes in the case brought by Daniel Jay the money lender seeking £155,870 on promissory notes allegedly signed by Sir Tatton Sykes but denied by him as forged.
AuBurn Cal Jan 19 The west bound overland train jumped the track near Colfax wrecking the train badly Three killed include the engineer the fireman and a brake man
Lepanon Pa Jan 19 The Prohibitionists of this city have nominated women for the office of school controller in five wards.
Calvin Snyder, 17, is on the mend after a horse kicked him on the forehead three weeks ago. A skull fragment and brain were exposed, doctors feared for his life but a thin skin now covers the brain. Surgeons consider placing a protective plate over the opening.
A Lima dispatch reports Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railway trainmen grieved since 1892 over wage cuts for light trains and overtime. Secret meetings alleged, but officials deny any strike plans while the railway brotherhoods meet at their annual convention.
The Walker company in Cleveland completed the largest armature for the world’s biggest generator for a trolley railroad. Shipped to Brooklyn, it measures 2 feet high, 20 feet long, and 15 feet wide. A second unit is in the works for the Brooklyn Heights street railway line. Grading for the Ohio Valley and Junction railroad near Cayuta Dovek progresses, with cars expected within a month, connecting works to several key lines. Lorain Chamber offers 140 acres on Black River to Washington for an armor plate plant, funded by Johnson Steel.
Cincinnati reports the Ohio River receding with danger from recent rains fading. Maximum level reached 44 feet 7 inches, five inches below danger. skies clear and temperature at freezing. In Zanesville a traveling salesman, M J Daugherty, hanged himself in a city prison cell after two hours’ confinement amid delirium tremens. Governor Bushnell ill and en route to Old Point Comfort for recovery. In Steubenville a 10 year old boy, Witten Cox, died when a shotgun blast from a passerby fractured his head. A large diamond robbery reported in Wheeling at Dillon Wheat and Hancher on Main Street. In San Francisco President Sanford B Dole and wife resume afternoon activities en route to Washington.
Telegram from Tsungli Yamen at Peking reports a German diplomatic settlement with China. Kino-Chou bay to be leased with a 100 li boundary belt. Chinese troops outside limits to withdraw. Two killers of missionaries to be executed, others imprisoned. Churches permitted in Tsi-Ning. Missionaries to be sheltered. compensation set at 225 taels. throne's sanction confirmed.
England applauds Sir Michael Hicks Beach for stating the government will not close the door to Chinese commerce even if it risks war. The chancellor echoed Mr Balfour and Manchester remarks, aligning Liberal and Conservative papers with a decisive policy.
A telegram from Canton reports German missionary Tomeyer of the Namjung station was robbed and wounded near Langzhen. The Chinese governor, prompted by the German consul in Canton, telegraphed orders to take the necessary measures to address the incident.
Chicago Man 19 two brief sessions of the joint convention of luminous coal operators and miners adjourned pending a report from the scale committee. Progress in senile committees was slow while all aspects of the dispute were discussed. President Ratchford urged weed out unskilled labor and the mine run system may be adopted. Ohio operators push for differentials and threaten contracts to work on the hump basis if not granted.
Coroner Ashbridge held an inquest into the death of Percy Lockvir, killed by 15 year old Samuel Henderson who reportedly stabbed him multiple times and threw the body into a creek. Henderson was recommitted to prison. Also, Pennsylvania Wheelmen delegates reaffirmed support for Isaac B. Potter for president with Keenan of Pittsburgh for vice president. In Washington, Cuba status information was requested from the State Department and is being prepared. Westmoreland presbytery reorganized several churches into a new presbytery in Lercusuns, Larnassus, Packety, Union, Allegheny and Leechburg.
Brief items note Governor Pingree spoke to Buffalo's Independent club. Nicolini, husband of Mme Adelina Patti Nicolini, died in Pan, France. McKinley urged Congress to grant 2000 for Mexico in a killing case at Yreka California. Luetgert to testify in Chicago murder trial Friday. Dr Simmons wounded Emil Davidson, claiming Davidson attacked his daughter. third deadly affray for Simmons.
Officials report a heated session as amendments to the Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation bill are raised. A proposal to appoint three commissioners to negotiate a Cuba peace treaty is ruled out of order amid party clashes.
The grand jury in Caxton returns more indictments including Herman Kuhns for keeping a Sunday saloon and unlawful liquor sales, L. J. Benour for Sunday closing violations, and Dr. W A eberle for criminal operation, with Turenne Getz case dropped for now. County tax data shows 252 saloons paying $39,454.37 in Tow tax, plus probate actions for Shafer Holles Knepper Ridge and guardianship for Howard Kuhn. A long note on catarrh and a Peru na advertisement closes the item.
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