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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1898

Page

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Local Business Directory Receives Mixed Listings

Ir keener Horspie Folger Atvora at Law Oeede for New York Gilles second floor Wach National Bank Massillon One uoe Colamars President d ene Hunt Maroware Goombad & Co Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Hardware Mainstress Ciesell & Co Manufacturers Thresh Machines Engines Horse powers Saw Assillon Rolling Mill Jos Manufacturers of Merchant Bar Glass Factory Bridge Company Structures East Main Jewelry Store Joseph Coleman Watches Clocks Silverware Musical Instruments No 5 South Erie Street

Ir Keener Horspie Folger Atvora Oeede New York Gomealaaion Sotary Gilles Qseph Coleman Erie Street

New Catalogue offer with free copy and samples

The New Catalogue is being distributed with free postpaid copies on request. About 200 pages of pictures and concise merchandising analysis are promised. 50 000 copies printed and most are spoken for as readers learn how the store sells to benefit their pocketbooks. Request form asks for name and address and separate sample requests for American all wool cloths and various fabrics at low prices.

Swet Girl Graduate Enters May Clearance at Horne Co

Jos. Horne & Co announces a graduation themed promotion with heavy discounts on spring and summer fabrics. Dotted Swisses India Linens Organdies Mulls and Batistes are offered at clearance prices by mail order from Pittsburg, PA.

India Natmsuvks

Spain at War Turmoil Deepens as Revolt Rumors Grow

Vienna reports suggest the Spanish dynasty nears end while Brussels dispatches claim Spain is in revolution. In Madrid Cavite heroes honored as unity falters. Sagasta calls for war credits amid protests from Republicans and Carlists. Britain’s offer to protect Chinese in the Philippines is rejected. Weyler criticizes government and laments future prospects.

Salmeron Manila Senor Sagasta Cavite Great Britain Philippine Islands London Brussels Spain Maprio Congress Augusti Philippines Senor Moret Senor Salmeron Manila Bay General Weyler Rge Senur Sagasta Weyler

Manila Surrenders Heralded as Flag Floats Over Capital

A Hongkong dispatch reports Manila surrendered to Commodore Dewey and the U S flag flies over Spain's capital colonial hub. Marines guard order as insurgent chiefs discuss a Provisional government while Sampson's fleet sails to engage the Spanish fleet near Porto Rico.

New York Hongkong Philippines Manila Dewey United States Spain Corregidor Island Cavite

Martial Law Declared in Valencia and Manila Carried News

Martial law and siege actions declared in Valencia province with disturbances and rioting in Gijou port area. Premier Sagasta expected to resign. Separately in Manila area Aguinaldo claims 30,000 insurgents will cooperate with Dewey to capture Manila. Dewey notes Spaniards may cut cable before surrender.

Mapxin Associated Press Valencia Gijou Bay of Biscay Sagasta

Wilmington Destroys Fort East of Cojima

Key West May 4 The gunboat Wilmington destroyed the Spanish fort east of Cojima with only a few shots. The fortification was completely demolished. The torpedo boat Ericsson pursued the Spanish army along the beach from Havana toward Matanzas, forcing them to keep to the shore.

Key West Associated Press Wilmington Cojima Ericsson Havana Matanzas

Navy shuffle shifts ships in early war patrols

The cruiser Columbia is detached from the Flying Squadron and becomes Nagship of Commodore Howell in the Northern patrol. The New Orleans Captain Folger replaces the Columbia in Commodore Schley’s fleet. A secretary of war order set the changes on Monday night. Also reported, the revenue cutter McCulough from Manila was sighted at Miers Bay forty miles out, but neutrality laws bar landing amid attempts to pass messages to Washington.

Newport News Associated Press Columbia Howell New Orleans Folger Schley Secretary of War Honoxone McCulough Manila Miers Bay Dewey Washington McCullough

Trouble Predicted Over Philippines Occupation

Leading papers fear trouble in the Philippine islands may draw in all European powers. An alliance of English speaking nations could form, with arbitration likely to settle the dispute.

Loxpox Associated Press Philippine Islands

McKinley to Pardon Captain Hart of Laurada

Washington May 4. President McKinley announced he would soon pardon Captain John Hart of the Laurada who is serving two years in the penitentiary. Hart aided expeditions in Cuba and his coast knowledge would aid Admiral Sampson as a pilot.

Spanish spy on board cruiser St Paul confirmed

Puiwaperuia May 4 The capture of a Spanish spy on the cruiser St Paul is confirmed Captain Sigsbee has him in a cell and will not disclose further details The spy was caught in the magazine room of the vessel Also Buenos Aires May 4 United States battleship Oregon and the gunboat Marietta left Rio de Janeiro today The dynamite cruiser Nichtheroy formerly Brazilian now serves the United States will follow them.

Puiwaperuia Associated Press St. Paul Sigsbee Buenos Arees United States Oregon Rio Janeiro Nichtheroy

Consul Released as Cuba Tension Eases

Kingston Jamaica May 4 The trouble at Santiago de Cuba has been settled by Spanish authorities releasing the British consul No further trouble is expected and English warships will not go there at present Chartered Two Boats New York May 4 AP reports chartering two more fast dispatch boats to be used in gathering war news

Washincton Associated Press Sampson Key West Havana Cape Verde Islands Cadiz America Kingston Jamaica Santiago, de Cuba New York The Associated Press Today

President reveals long list of army appointments for Congress

Washington May 4 The President sent to Congress for confirmation a lengthy slate of army appointments. Major generals named include Fitzhugh Lee Wheeler of Alabama J H Wilson Sewell of New Jersey and Breckenridge Otis Coppinger Shafter Graham Wade Mesrio. Numerous colonels promoted to brigadiers and other ranks follow.

Washington Associated Press Congress Fitzhugh Lee Representative Wheeler Alabama J. H. Wilson Delaware Senator Sewell New Jersey Joseph C. Breckenridge Elwell Otis John J. Coppinger William R Shafter William M. Graham James F. Wade Henry C. Mesrio Henry W. Layton George M. Randall Theodore Schwan William Ludlow Aden R. Chaffee George W Davis Alfred IE. Bates Charles Patrick Egan

Senators Press for Shunk Appointment in Capital Visit

Washtmerox May 4 Associated Press Senators Fairbanks Turpie and Representative Crumpacker of Indiana asked the President for Captain William A. Shunk to be inspector general or adjutant general on a major general's staff. Shunk is at a Western boat. Senator Sewell took leave of absence to serve as major general. Navy Secretary sent House a naval deficiency estimate of twenty one millions. Colonel Dick had Ohio regiments mustered in as originally organized.

Washtmerox Associated Press Fairbanks and Turpie Representative Crumpacker Indiana William A. Shunk Eighth Cavalry Shuok Sewell Secretary of the Navy House Ohio

Welcome for Woodford Planned in New York Harbor

New York on May 4 reports elaborate preparations underway for the reception of United States Minister Woodford, who is expected to arrive Saturday. The Associated Press notes a formal welcome and planned ceremonies as officials and crowds await his arrival.

New York Associated Press United States Woodford

Coal for Dewey ships to Manila May fifteenth

Pacific Mail steamship City of Pekin has been secured by the government to carry coal for Dewey's fleet at Manila, leaving May 15. Also reports of a riot at Talavera railway with mobs burning cars and buildings, troops deployed. Charles Dewey, brother of Commodore Dewey, celebrated his golden wedding. Episcopal elevation anniversary of Michael Corrigan marked by large cathedral demonstration at St Patrick's. Also advertisements for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Grain-O, plus a real estate bargain on Green Street lot No. 1684 offered for sale with guaranteed title.

Washington Associated Press Pekin Dewey Manila Mapam Talavera Railway Montrevin Charles Dewey The National Life Insurance Company Commodore Dewey New York Assocated Press Michael Augustine Corrigan St. Patrick's Cathedral Green Street Waechter Howe Independent Offen

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