02 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
1
The message argues that offering desired goods at significantly lower prices will attract more customers and boost July business beyond June, citing June as the store’s best month this year with an 18 percent gain. It contends that low prices draw crowds and increase revenue.
AGRA LINEN in natural color grounds and patterned stripes sells by the yard with wide to narrow widths. AMERICAN DIMITIES and WHITE P. Ka fabrics offered in assorted colors. GRASS LINENS feature stripes and plaids in red blue and brown. Wash Goods range from 3c to 1.25 with sample requests invited.
Delegates arriving in Chicago discuss Senator Teller as a potential candidate but deflect any plan to nominate him now. Populists back Teller as the best Democrats could name, while silver Republicans say his nomination would secure western support. The strategy is to stay on the ground, answer questions, and avoid an aggressive campaign.
In the lake regions of Wisconsin, Northern Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, hundreds of summer resort localities crowd near lakes not fished out. Accessible by rail on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line, these spots range from formal dinners to casual meals, with Wisconsin points near Chicago or Milwaukee. Free descriptions and rates for hotels and boarding houses are offered by Wm Selly Jr of Buffalo. A plea to try One Minute Cough Cure as a preventive for pneumonia and lung trouble is included, alongside ads for Thomas Electric Oil priced at 60 cents.
A meeting of the Democratic Bimetallic League appointed a committee to confer with the national Democratic committee on issues affecting the temporary organization and proceedings of the national convention. The group, led by J K Jones and other officials, aims to counter the silver minority and align with the national plan while delaying specifics. The Chicago delegation's move to postpone choosing a candidate and its two thirds rule abrogation drew comment, with Altgeld seen as controlling the Illinois group and pursuing a stronger Democracy in the region.
A farmer in the Pitt river Big Bend area reports a letter signaling a planned July 4 pow wow and massacre by Pitt River Indians. Judge Sweeny of Redding, Sheriff Houston, and local authorities mobilize an expedition amid fears. In a separate report, U S troops near Townstone, Sonora, surprise an Apache camp 40 miles below the line, with one boy captured and pursed by Mexican cavalry.
President Gieve lands at Jersey City in a special Pennsylvania railroad car and heads to East River aboard Benedict steam tug Oneida toward Buzzard's Bay, New York.
Richmond July 1 A Confederate reunion with General Gordon presiding drew chants for Wade Hampton as Dixie played and a veteran displayed an old battle flag. Hampton praised the honor, vowed to remain in the fight for the Confederate cause, and lauded private soldiers. General Lee urged a chair of American history. a reception honored Mrs Jefferson Davis and daughter at the Confederate Museum.
Denver July 1 Senator Teller arrived for a big reception. Asked if he would accept the Democratic nomination he replied I should prefer not to answer that question No man can accept or decline that which has never been tendered him He said free silver Republicans might support Boies Bland or any other man of character and ability recognized by those favoring free coinage of silver.
Wilkes Barre reports no change in the Twin shaft rescue, with general rockfall squeezing the mine and slow, difficult work. Officials expect at least a month to clear a path. prior Jeansville incident offers a grim precedent but rescue persists as long as potential survivors remain. Donations to the board of trade appeal pour in as authorities estimate 60 to 72 men remain trapped.
Deputy Sheriff Hart described a Monday night encounter between Gorell and a mysterious woman who visited the prisoner daily. Cotell admitted guilt during the discussion and outlined crime details from prior confessions, though he later repudiated them. The woman, who has gained his trust with flowers and fruit, is concealed by officials. Hart's account was bolstered by three deputies.
riot at Berea stone quarries turns hand to hand as deputies confront strikers. over 100 shots fired, several wounded and one man with a broken leg. fifty deputies sent. governor asked for four militia companies to quell the disturbance. other items note democratic party events and local school enrollments.
Washington reports indicate a reduced excess of government expenditures over receipts for the current fiscal year, estimated around 60 to 80 million dollars, compared with a deficit of about 843 million in 1895. Receipts for the month are expected to surpass expenditures by roughly 1.4 million dollars.
Ohio sinking fund commission led by M. Taylor and F. Monnett struggles to place state bonds. Market inertia, tied to silver issues and capital hesitancy, risks emptying bids and delays a $1,000,000 debt payment and a further $200,000 at 5 percent. Portsmody cases, Tarlton grave rumor, and local political notes follow. Portents of a difficult bond sale linger as delays threaten the deal.
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