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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1898

Page

1

Local business directory snippet misc entries

WATIONAL BANK Massillon Ont Coleman president J Hunt cashier MA3ILLOR ROLLING MILL Jos Corm4&8on proprietors merchants of quality merchant bar and mild iron ABSILLON GLASS FACTORY Green Glass Hollow Ware factory Rea tu fottlon Fraake ABSILLON IRON BRIDGE CO bridge and structural works VON KANEL East Side Jewelry Store East Main street

Jos Corm Assillon Glass Factory Mannsse Green Glass Hollow Ware Reatu Fottlon Fraake, &C.absillon Eron Bridge CO von Kanel East Side East Main Street

We Mean Business Demonstrates Style and Value For Shoppers

The advert invites customers to inspect samples of new Silks Dress Goods Wash Goods and Black Goods noting the choiceness of styles and favorable prices. It promises samples will reward investigation and emphasize superb assortments and pocketbook advantage.

Nice New Things to Wear At Bargain Prices

The advertisement touts new fabrics and novelty silks in rich colorings priced from 25c to 85c, including plaid stripe and check silks, fancy silks, Madras and wash goods, dress cottons and woolens. It promises value and encourages shoppers to buy locally for good business.

Medicine craze and patent remedies warning

A historical piece urges readers to avoid overuse of medicines and promotes Ton siline for throat and related maladies. It touts liver health and Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as liver aids, blood purifiers, and strength builders. The tone reflects early 20th century patent medicine advertising.

Probers Meet Again In Hamilton County Votes

The senate committee on bribery in the late senatorial election held another session in Cincinnati and heard from witnesses about Representatives Droste and Lane of Hamilton County. Testimony suggested no evidence of influence on their Hanna vote, while discussions touched telephone notes and local hotel clerks. Other items include a tax bill, a voting education proposal, and a deer hunting bill. In Cleveland, Judge Neff dissolved an injunction against the Tippecanoe club, allowing dismissal of members over Hanna campaign disputes. The senate confirmed W. T. Fee of Ohio as consul at Cienfuegos, Cuba.

Cincinnati Hanna Messra Drosco Lane Ross Major Dick New House City Gibson House Russel Erger Cincinnat H. H. Boyce Allen A. Myers, Jr Gibson Fryer Myers Valentine Senate Leet House Voight Cleveland Neff The Common Pleas Court

Ohio and nation in brief state and national items

A compilation of state notes from Harper Ohio to Lima and Colum bus plus Washington. Highlights include a fatal wreck report near Harper, an Ohio judicial retirement of Judge George R Sage after 15 years, a ruling sustaining Garfield era campaign finance limits, a Rockefeller stock suit, oil price movements in Lima and Newark acquisitions, reorganization of Newark papers, Supreme Court actions on Lloyds system access, the treasury debt statement showing a month’s drop, a Kentucky bill to repeal a Southern Pacific charter, and the death of Lieutenant Commander Charles Henderson Craven. Names include Sage Rockefeller Craven and Gov ernor Lyons. Locations include Ohio Lima Newark Columbus and Washington. Dates noted include March 2 and Aug 26.

Ocoumpus Harper, O Cuxcis Hall George R. Sage United States Court Southern District of Ohio OoLumpus Garfield Supreme Court Clevetaxp Jas. Corrigan John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Nell The Common Pleas Rockefeller Lima Home Mutual Life Insurance Company State Commissioner of Insurance Ohio Lloyd's

No Time Limit Report Denied in Cuba Talks

An official says the claim of a March 1 time limit expiry and a two month extension demand is false. Negotiations with Spain focus on commercial arrangements with separate accords for US Spain trade and US Cuba trade. Minister Woodford and Senor Jolo y Bernabe lead discussions, with Bernabe carrying a draft agreement.

Wasaivotos United States Spain Cuba Washington Hkicent Alog Woodford Senor Jolo Y Bernabe Gibraltar

Navy committee approves funds for smokeless powder program

The House naval affairs committee endorsed 71,000,000 for smokeless powder purchase and 92,000 for government buildings and machinery to support powder manufacture, plus 60,000 to own and equip the naval militia. The militia funding exceeds secretary Long’s estimate by 10,000 and covers arms, outfits, boats, and instructional books for state naval militias under Navy Department rules.

Washington House Secretary Long Navy Department

Steamer Bache to Carry Wounded From Havana to Key West

Havana dispatch reports the steamer Bache ordered to sail for the Dry Tortugas carrying American wounded and one body. Admiral Sicard may hold a naval funeral for the remains and the court of inquiry may return today. In New Haven, Thomas G Pennett notes overtime at Winchester for navy orders received before the Maine sinking.

Bache Havana Key Wear Admiral Sicard Navy Department New Haven Thomas G. Pennett Winchest R Repeating Arms Company Maine

Bulgaria’s Belligerent Attitude Fears Russia War Threats

Constantinople correspondent reports Bulgaria’s stance on Macedonian troubles causing anxiety at the Yudis Kiosk with rumors of friction between Russia and Bulgaria. An extraordinary ministerial council was hastily summoned as tensions rise and doubts about Russia’s influence circle the region.

Bulgaria Lownes Constantinople Daily Mail Russia

No Relief for Klondikers War Dept Abandons Expedition

The war department will abandon the Klondike relief expedition after concluding no immediate need exists. Secretary Alger asks Congress to dispose of expedition supplies including reindeer and related equipment. Also reported are divorce actions in Europe involving Prince Philip and Princess Louise amid royal turmoil and a confession by Giorgis in the King George assassination case.

Dawson City Wasiuneros War Department Klondike Alger Hawley Senate Congress Department Norway Vienna Phillip Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Louise Belgium Leopold Philip Leutenant

Martin on the stand in shooting case injures witness account

Sheriff Martin testified under cross examination about ordering deputies to keep cool and not shoot unless lives were in danger. He recounted being knocked to his knees as strikers closed in near Lattimer, with gunfire starting shortly after. He described deputies reading proclamations, dispersing crowds, and his own encounter with attackers during the confrontation.

Wileesbarne Martin Atlantic City Lathrop Lehigh Valley Coal Company Lawall Selzer Carbon Scott Schuylkill Counties Cranperry Beaver Meadow West Hazleton Jeo Lattimer Fle

Presbyterians Attack Cemetery Sale Controversy

The periodical Truth reports a scandal over the sale of the American cemetery in Jerusalem by the American Presbyterian board of foreign missions. It alleges funds were replenished, remains were exhumed and reburied, and English officer remains were disturbed. Protests reached Washington and Constantinople as advocates urge investigation.

Jerusalem American Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Lord Salisbury Oder State Department Washington United States Constantinople Foreign Office Truth

Warship to Havana court inquiry may move aboard cruiser

Key West March 2 A high naval official said here perhaps the court of inquiry will return to Havana on board the cruiser Marblehead or the Nashville instead of the coast survey boat Bache. The Marblehead would be especially suitable as she has a remarkably strong electric light.

Naval Board On Inquiry Key West Havana Duiver Marblehead Nashville Coast Survey

Statesmen Start to Cuba Investigation Mission

A party of senators and representatives left Washington by train to Fortress Monroe and then by private yacht to Havana. The travelers include Senators Gallinger Thurston Money and Representatives Amos J. Cummings and William Alden Smith, with their wives. Thurston said the trip is for a personal inquiry into Cuba and not an official mission.

Veral House Washington Cuba Fortress Monroe Havana Gallinger Thurston Money Amos J. Cummings William Alden Smith

Spain Denies Direct Spanish Blame For Maine Disaster

Secretary Long said in cabinet that Spain’s responsibility for the Maine explosion is now effectively eliminated as a possibility. He stressed his view was a personal expression, not an official declaration, and noted further interpretations arise from new evidence and inquiries.

Loug Giorgia South Carolina Senor du Busc Ppauisn Charge d Havana Long Spain Mr. Long

Ironclads To Go To Sea From League Island Yard

HiIncion March 2 reports Ironclad Maantonomah and Katakdinito to be sent to sea on the 10th inst. Both ships are at League Island navy yard awaiting a court of inquiry. The Maantonomah is a four turreted monitor of 9900 tons with 10.4 knots and 12 inch armor. The Katabin, or Avsmen ram, is a submerged design with a steel turtle back and minimal offensive armament.

HiIncion Oraera Lavy Department Maantonomah League Island Navy Yard Bertis Key Wet Gee Admiral Ammen

Schlafly v Buckwalter verdict in slander case

John Schlafly sued Elizabeth Buckwalter for 85000 damages in Wayne County common pleas court. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff of 1 dollar after an eight day trial and a long deliberation, with most costs borne by Schlafly. The report also notes prior related suits and mentions two acquittals in a burglary case.

John Schlafly Elizabeth Buckwalter Wayne County Mer. Schlafly Simon Schlafly Louis Kline Buckwalter L. R. Critchielda John McSweeney A. D. Metz Adair & Adair W. E. Weygandt Frank Taggart Wooster Republican

Grain-O and health remedies in early advertising notice

An OCR fragment lists patent medicines and coffee substitute claims from the 19th century including Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, Grain-O coffee substitute benefits, Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser promotion, and a post office “advertised letters” notice with names like Florence Roush and Wattie Carnahan, dated March 1, 1808, Massillon.

Massillon Roush Florence Souers L. Jean Schure Maude Wellman Carnahan Wattie Foltz F. A. Tone Wm. Gaver Fred Cubbison Uriah Wolverton Baekiel

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