27 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1891
Page
1
Numerous brief items from Canton and surrounding areas. Social visits, family news, calls on relatives in Canton Akron Cleveland and Wooster. School and church notes, a few travels, and upcoming lectures and club events. Master Ralph Vogt ill with membraneous croup. Kirkpatrick and Stark County horticultural society plans.
Reports say Philip Camp forged the name of Emanual Merchand to a $1000 note, discounted it at Wilmot bank, and fled. A Beach City inquiry cites $200 as the sum, with same details. He is also said to owe about $800 in defalcations tied to trust funds, with bondsmen at risk. Camp recently sold a horse given by E B Bayliss to pasture.
John and Henry Dielhenn announce the sale of remaining stock in both stores, followed by rent of the clothing block and overhaul of the grocery building. The grocery trade ends, and Dielhenp Brothers will expand the clothing business after remodeling the front and upper floors.
Special dispatch reports a terrible explosion at Frick's coal mines in Monmouth. Fifty miners are dead and eighteen bodies have been recovered. New casualties possible as rescue teams search the tunnels.
Special dispatch reports awful floods causing damage in western Germany while eastern areas face terrific snowfall. The storm on the Ionian Sea claimed between 250 and 300 lives.
At nine o'clock this morning the Dakota Pierre house began balloting for senator with Blake, Independent, receiving 58 votes and Foulk, Republican, 54.
In Bern on January 27 Professor Virchow reiterates his claim that Dr Kochs lymph is more dangerous than consumption itself.
An avalanche at Florisia, Rome, on January 27, destroyed eleven houses and caused fourteen fatalities. The disaster prompted rescue teams to search the debris as authorities assessed the collapse and its impact on the town.
The council adopts a 35000 bond goal for street improvements and building a city site with an engine house. Nominations for police approved. A 39 cent front foot sewer levy on South Erie Street is passed and a water-rate study is noted. Special watches and street repairs ordered. a 22 dollar horse injury claim is allowed.
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports crowds of at least 600 turned away from the Grand last night as Midnight Alarm excited a large audience. The melodrama features sharp comedy and poignant touches with scenes on East River Wharf and Brooklyn Bridge and a living statue clock creating notable urban excitement.
An exchange notes James Reilly and his company received a cordial welcome at Phillips opera house last night. Reilly, a promising young comedian, shows a fine humor vein and deft delivery with a voice of purity and sweetness. His illusion of Johann, the broom-maker of Calebad, charmed the audience from start to finish.
Dielhenns will close tomorrow January 28 to mark down its entire stock of goods. The move aims to clear inventory and attract shoppers with discounted merchandise.
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