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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
1
News for Your Pocketbook declares prices slashed to empty shelves at once. 32 inch wool blends drop to 15c while 38 inch blends fall to 20c and 40 inch novelties to 25c. Silk, black goods, plaids, and dress fabrics heavily discounted, with samples and substantial savings encouraged.
A testimonial claims Dream Balm cured catarrh after months of suffering. An offer promotes trial size at one cent, urging patients to ask their doctor for the remedy from Bios. 55 Warren Street, New City. Also notes entertainment committees can find invitations and programs at the Independent office.
In Washington on Jan 25 the senate floor saw acrimonious debate over the Teller resolution on free coinage and government debt payments. Key voices included Alison Berry Hoar and Teller, who argued over silver versus gold, honoring public contracts, and the treasury's duties amid war conditions. Teller condemned alleged treasury actions as unworthy and warned against degrading national honor.
A severe gale in St Louis reached 66 miles per hour, the highest since May 27, 1896. Two men died, a four year old boy was killed, a 37 year old carpenter died later, and a woman suffered a crushed spine. Telegraph poles toppled. property damage reported.
Debaters in the house discuss whether prosperity has arrived under the current administration. Representatives from both parties cite figures on employment and industry, with mentions of New England strikes, the Dingley law, and debates over Indian education funding. The session features exchanges among Richardson, Stone, Grosvenor, and others, with no vote recorded on the Carlisle School appropriation.
In Annapolis on January 26, Judge McComas of Washington won the Republican caucus nomination for Arthur P. Gorman's Senate seat with 63 votes. Shaw of Baltimore received 47 votes. Gorman garnered 47 votes in a split caucus as factions formed around Baltimore contenders Westcott Shaefer and others who rallied behind McComas.
A headend collision on the Louisville and Nashville railroad near Upton Kentucky left three men dead and four injured. The crash was blamed on engineer Miller for disobeying orders.
New York January 26 as E Barette actor has been indicted by the grand jury for perjury.
President Cele arrived in Washington at 11 50 am and was met by Secretary Sherman at the depot. He stayed at the Arlington hotel in the royal suite as Secretary Sherman arranged a meeting with President McKinley. A White House reception for February 2 was altered to welcome Dole and the diplomatic corps with a state dinner planned for Tuesday.
Nineteen survivors reach Providence aboard Governor Ames after the filibuster steamer Tillie sank near Barnegat in a storm. Four men died, including a steward. Captain John O'Brien among the saved. Dynamite and munitions for Cuban insurgents aboard. Survivors, many Cuban, depart for New York. list of the lost includes Horacio Pesia Alfred Bermudez Cancellori and an unnamed steward.
The coal miners and operators convention at Caicaco nears a settlement as Ohio and Pennsylvania friction abates. Indiana and Illinois operators may align after the Ohio plan allows settlements if all other issues are resolved. An Indiana miners meeting follows a Tennessee plan for fair treatment, with scale committees awaiting results.
Five lives and possibly nine are lost in the Great Eastern block fire at Spokane Washington. The deceased include Miss Alice Wilson 18 a hut trimmer her sister Maud Wilson 5 Miss Rose Smith 20 Mrs H G Davies an elderly woman from Webasha City Neb who died after falling from the fifth story W B Gordon a mining engineer and Mrs Cora Peters and daughters Ethel Alma 9 and 7 years old. Charles Peters a 12 year old son may have perished though reports say he was saved and taken countryward.
January 26 report from Cortainus states the senate committee probing a bribery attempt tied to a recent senatorial election did not meet yesterday and may reconvene tonight. Key witnesses include Representatives Ulis and Atromuy P.C. Campbell as debate grows over recalling witnesses and jurisdiction while testimony accumulates.
In Coldwater Jan 26 startling charges were presented in circuit court against H B H Sturges, receiver of the ausfield, Collweter and Lake Midgi ght railroad. The motion seeks ousting him on grounds of interest conflicting with duty and legal disqualification. Attorney McBride cited cases where receivers collected excessive sums and referenced a stockholder involved in a $31,000 stake. The Coldwater case, tied to about $320,000, has spanned about 25 years in court.
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided with a freight at Blick Hand, 16 miles west of Zanesville, derailing the engine, a freight car, and the caboose. Engineer Howard of Newark, Ohio, sustained a broken left collarbone.
Reports from Philadelphia January 26 describe Hon. Lyman J. Gage addressing the Trade League at the Academy of Music on finance and gold standard topics. A later session at the Grand Opera House featured Gov. Mount of Indiana and Gov. Shaw of Iowa debating currency reform and greenbacks. In Chicago, James J. Corbett signs to fight Robert Fitzsimmons next summer with promoter George Considine confident.
United States battleship Maine arrived Havana after Key West voyage and was saluted by forts. Visits by Spanish, German, and Cuban naval officers followed, while Maine’s landing restrictions aimed to prevent friction and fever spread. Officials reported calm in Havana and considered keeping Maine at sea or relieved by smaller cruisers.
Mavrio June 20 The press notes Secretary Lou s valuation of the visit by the buttieship alalue to Mavana and reports Spain will send warships to American ports following Washingtons lead Admiral Beruejo meets with the admiral Ol maring to discuss fleet demonstrations The Epoca questions if sending Maine to Havana is a sop to de jingoes and warns Spain will not welcome US ships The text also briefly digresses into Tom OShanters ride and a plug for Dr Pierces Pleasant Pellets.
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