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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1898

Page

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Banks and Shops in Massillon Ohio Advertised

Bank names including Wion National Bank with Coleman as president and J H Hunt as cashier. Glass factory offerings in green glass hollow ware and flasks. Iron bridge manufacturers and other structural works listed. Jewelry store on East Side Main Street.

Wion National Bank Massillon Ohio Oe Coleman J. H. Hunt Jashier Absillon Glass Factory Boo Assillon Iron Bridge von Kanel Ast Main Street

Spring Sewing Samples Drawn From Households

Reading the call for samples of medium to fine goods, households are invited to send their spring sewing efforts to supply the market. The notice appeals to the public for participation in showcasing quality textiles and finished items.

Notional sale notes on yard wide goods and prints

The notice advertises yard goods priced from 8 to 35 cents, highlighting prettiness and choice for the wallet. It promises White Goods and varied colored prints, with new Madras designs claimed to be more effective, offering 2 inch wide fabric at 5 cents.

Madras

Great collection styles at low prices on fabrics and novelties

Fine Madras and novelties offered at 20 25 30 35 cents plus Andersons best handsome goods for new shirt waists. Wash goods range from 5 cents to $1 25. Send for samples now Novelty Silks 65 75 85 cents and spring woolens 35 50 75 cents. Witness evidence of money's worth of special interest.

Madras Anderson

Spain Declines Warship Aid Amid Maine Crisis

Madrid signals no war, Senor Du Bosc says Lee incident closed and relief from ships to Cuba is settled. Congress approves emergency fund as Montgomer y reaches Havana and Captain Brownson probes European warships for purchases. Public mood shifts toward cautious optimism despite ongoing naval inquiry and Cuba tensions.

Senor DuBosc Washington Spain Reconcentrados Maine Naval Board of Inquuiry Brownson Europe House Montgomery Havana Nene Washindon Navy Department Court of Inquiry Marix Congress Madrid United States White House Senor du Bosc State Department Judge Day Cuba Mr. du Bose Senor du Bose Lee Menor Gallon Nepmel Times

Spain signals Cuba policy aims for honorable settlement

The piece notes passing incidents in Cuba as the vital Cuban problem. Spain aims to adjust affairs with maximum self rule for Cuba. Premier Sagasta seeks peace and prosperity on an honorable basis, and Senor Poloy Beinne will arrive in New York to present credentials to President McKinley.

Spain Sagasta Cuba Senor Poloy Beinne New York City Legation McKinley

Naval preparations signal Europe voyage for warships

Secretary Long coaches a high level Washington conference on navy readiness as Captain Brownson sails for Southampton to inspect European battleships Marshal Floriana and Marshal Deodoro destined for Brazil. Negotiations target two Japan built cruisers and possible foreign ordnance sourcing if U S supply falls short. Brazil and Chile alliance blocks ship sales without mutual consent underpinned by South American defense pact.

Washington Long fTate Senate Naval Committee Boutelle House Naval Committee Crowninsheld Bradford Brownson Roosevelt Hichborn Matthews Lane Department Europe New York Southampton England France Marshal Floriana Marshal Deodoro United States United Staes Japan Cramp Philadelphia Union Ironworks San Francisco Desre Japa Brazil Chile Argentina

Captain Sigsbee Sends Comforting Maine Letter

J M Penn Havana Feb 28 reports Captain Sigsbee of the Maine writing Mrs Captain Smith after the disaster. He speaks of sorrow for the Maine crew, says he has no time for his own troubles, and notes plans to obtain a photograph of the wreck. He mentions the wreck and recovery difficulties and the cooling shock of the event. Queen Victoria’s trip to Nice delayed due to illness. weather fair with increasing plot.

Norway Sam Fern Maine

Congress Grants McKinley 50 Million for National Defense

The House voted 311 to none in a swift session to place 50 million dollars at President McKinley’s disposal for national defense. Speaker Reed cast his vote, and members from all regions praised unity. General Grosvenor supported the measure as a world peace symbol, while General Higham urged restraint amid tensions with Spain.

House of Representatives McKinley Congress Reed Ryeus Geeral Higham Pennsylvania Hancock Spain Lee Mr. Mann Minds Messrs. Cannon Penderson Dolliver Messrs. Bailey and Sayers

Cruiser Montgomery Reports to Havana as Inquiry Continues

The U.S. cruiser Montgomery arrived in Havana. Consul General Lea and a diver were briefly examined by the naval board of inquiry. Captain Laurson rejected sensational theories, while Spanish divers began a day of work near the wreck. Captain Peral observed from a boat as the inquiry tightens.

Montgomery Naval Court Havana United States General Lea Naval Board of Injury Laurpson Peral

Move YQ Depose Malon Democ State Central Committee Meeting

Columbus March 9 The Democratic state central committees appoint a five member committee to represent the state until a new executive committee is formed The old executive committee disbanded after the gubernatorial campaign Interim leaders Allen V Myers Judge Dittey and James Roa carry on duties W W Darvin Kenton named chairman M K Williams Columbus treasurer C W H Dowling Athens secretary and S M Kennedy Mountville form the new executive group A separate committee will craft a plan of party organization to present to the state convention for adoption and will also act as electing committee for the Democrats in the state

Ocratic CoLumbus Allen V. Myers Dittey Railloo James Roa Columbus Hay la Coulis W. W. Darvin Kenton Chau Uu State Central W. MK. Williams Lommbus Treasur T Exvcuils Cauuiltee Movonuelsville Ubi

Brooklyn Cruser Sent Toward Hampton Roads Amid Naval Shifts

The armored cruiser Brooklyn departs La Guaira for Hampton Roads signaling a policy shift away from Key West. Plans discussed include a flying squadron of four fleet cruisers and converting lighthouse service boats into armed gunboats with light armor. Also eyed is recruiting revenue cutters to bolster smaller gunboats for southern coast blockades.

Washington Brooklyn la Guyera Navy Department Hampton Roads West Indies Cuba Colon Norward Central America Key West North Atlantic Home Guard Atlantic Department Naval Revenue Marine

Missing express agent sparks 10000 dollar probe at Orrville

Orrville U March 9 Great excitement gripped Orrville over the disappearance of Charles C Cutten night agent for Adams Express. A $10000 express package bound Cleveland Akron customer funds vanished Sunday morning after transit delay on the Cleveland Akron Columbus line. Detectives including Superintendent Kimble and assistants traced the loss to Orrville where no record of receipt exists. Cutten, a longtime resident, told his wife he would go to Wooster and the express company offered a reward for his capture.

Orrville Charles C. Cutten Adams Express Company Cutten Shepperd Cleveland Kimble Columbus Bimble Curtin Brasms Geiger Express Company Clveland Bank Akron Cleveland, Akron and Columbus Akron Express Wooster

Bribery of Legislators Charged in Senate Inquiry

March 9. A house resolution provides for investigation of bribery charges related to legislation. Several bills pass senate and house, including pay for election workers, the start of prosecutors terms in September, and a tax for public institutions. Senator Lennon advances a bir insurance measure with segmented premium reserves.

Columbcs House Providit Senate Arbend House Li Kiuuon Vestor Municip G .T House Vili Racsell House Ili Bolin Lennon Supreme Court

Birthday of Jefferson Observed by Democratic Clubs

Wasiixatos March 9 The National Association of Democratic clubs plans a subscription dinner April 13 in Washington to mark Thomas Jeffersons 155th birthday under the association’s executive committee. A circular has been sent to all clubs urging observance.

Democratic Club Association Wasiixatos National Association of Democratic Clubs Thos. Jefferson Washington

Senate Passes 50 Million, Maine, Lynching Hit News

Senate approved a fifty million dollar appropriation without debate with seventy six votes for and absent senators in favor. A Maine victim memorial plan and a Havana lynching report are also noted. The House Rivers and Harbors committee did not report this session. A separate dam age suit related to Patterson versus Moran ended with a verdict for Patterson.

Associated Press Washington Hak Senate Chandler Committee On Naval Affairs Maine Committee On Foreign Affairs Government Printing Office House Bouse House Committee On Rivers and Harbors

Local Railroads News and Turned Man to Brakeman

Herman Smith, once a Massillon paper hanger, reappears as a brakeman on the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling line saying he is happier now. The piece notes railway telegraphers organizing in Massillon and explains baggage rules at Pennsylvania station, with a small aside on old travel tricks. Also includes an advertisement touting Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with claims of strong healing and high sales.

Herman Smith Massillon Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Order of Railway Telegraphers Pennsylvania Station Canton Pennsylvania Pierce

Mystic Cure Promises Rapid Relief for Rheumatism

An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claimed to work in 1 to days. It asserts immediate disappearance of the cause and benefits within days, offered by Ider Snyder, druggists, for 75 cents.

Jared Ider & Snyder

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Business Directory Regenet H. Folger Genda Lotery Rudglph Erie Street Stark BANKS Blaha Conrad & CO Main Street Dssell & CO Assillon Rolling Mill Jos, Corne &8On Sewelers Oleph Coleman South Erle Street Boggs & Buhl Allegheny, PA East Palestine D. F. Dickson Atall Druggists Battles THE Tonsiline CO Hood Edward Kachier Stark County Ohio Hie Captain Sigsbee Norwalk, D Windsor Victoria Nice FOX Hingham Malon West Indian Waters Hampton Hands Sue Hoare Jefferson London New Orteans William Harris Harris Middleton McDonoughsville Morro Castle Warren William J. Patterson W. B. Moran Moran Patterson
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