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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
1
The store touts nearly thirty years of proven goods and low prices with a money back promise if samples do not match. It advertises all wool dress fabrics from 15c to 85c yard, Chevrotte mixtures, and waist silks, plus a free 26 page illustrated catalogue for holiday mail orders.
Jos Horne Co presents an offer on All wool Fancy Dress Fabrics at 18 cents a yard with a 50 inch wide Black and Navy Blue Tailor Cheviots priced at 1.25 per yard. Also features 44 inch Black Epinglines at 1.00 and Linings including Black Percaline with Moire finish at 18 cents a yard. Sample comparisons urged to prove value.
Washington reports special commissioner Robert P. Porter presented to the president and secretary of the treasury a comprehensive Cuba tariff study. He attacks the Spanish tariff as crafted for Spain and outlines projections for revenue, governance costs, currency issues, and needed industrial and railway reforms to foster recovery and growth in Cuba.
Semi official notices from Mavrin and Paris indicate Spanish peace commissioners will not accept U S terms for the Philippines and may refuse to sign a treaty unless a substantial financial settlement accompanies any transfer. Accord exists between Madrid and its delegates as talks stall over protocol limits.
The Madrid correspondent for The Daily Mail reports a leading Carlist predicts a uprising in Spain within a month after a peace treaty is signed, citing abundant Carlist funds and a belief that only a large unforeseen event can stop it. Maprio notes the Simparcial criticizes Don Carlos London loan as English backing for civil war to gain Gibraltar, likening it to how Americans used similar methods to seize Cuba.
Washington reports the government will not defer Cuba evacution beyond January 1. Spanish forces on the island urged for movement, but the date stands firm. In Alabama, Camp Wheeler deaths listed from meningitis, pneumonia, and typhoid. guardhouse arson investigated. Otis cites improving health conditions in Manila with six deaths in six days and Red Cross nurses praised.
At San Luis near Santiago a fight erupted after soldiers from the Ninth Immune regiment attacked a house where Lieutenant Jose Ferrera and others were. Ferrera and several others were killed, two soldiers also died, and witnesses say the colored regiments were involved. General Wood announced a $1000 reward for shooters and warned colored officers that their men were implicated.
Colonel W J Bryan notes in an interview that the 1896 comparison shows gains and losses for Republicans, not a sweeping victory. He cites war management in Republican hands, warns that issues like gold standard and greenbacks must be revisited after peace, and says Nebraska’s vote was a broad fusion success with Allen’s defeat possible due to legislative rather than popular election.
In Cleveland on November 1 Senator Hanna said his remarks on revising war revenue and tariff laws should not reflect on the Dingley law. He stated tariffs must be revised eventually, not necessarily this session, noting tariff revenues fall with reduced imports and advocating duties on tea coffee and other nonproduced articles.
Captain McCalla cabled to the navy department after examining the Maria Teresa and stated his opinion that it will be impossible to salvage or resone the ship. The message dated November 16 conveyed his assessment following naval examination.
Paris November 16 The court of cassation told the minister of the colonies that Dreyfus will be informed by telegraph that the revision proceedings have begun and that he should prepare his defense The ministry also received word that Dreyfus is in good health Questions will be drafted and sent to him for replies.
St Paul Nov 16 The WCTU elected Mrs Stevens of Maine president on the first ballot with 317 of 358 votes. Nomination of Miss Anna A Gordon as vice president at large was made after bylaws were amended. Corresponding secretary went to Mrs Fry of Minnesota with 204 of 353 votes. Recording secretary went to Mrs Hoffman of Missouri, 292 of 351. A temple endorsement resolution failed 76 to 277.
Right Rev. William Croswell Doane, in his annual address to his diocese priests, references the Spanish war and territorial acquisitions. He cautions against vain glory, speaks of war’s burdens, and urges prayer for wisdom as the nation faces duty and danger. Baptist congress opens in Delaware Avenue church. Methodist committees conclude deliberations. government industrial commission resumes in Washington.
Major Lagarde in Siboney testified before the war investigating commission that yellow fever among troops in Cuba was foreseen by the surgeon general. He noted the illness was mild and less feared than typhoid, but could not explain why more immune nurses were not provided. In the U S the mortality from yellow fever was higher among troops at home. Cottmnes reports four counties have yet to vote in the unofficial tally. Kinney leads for secretary of state by 61 221 and Slackburn has the smallest plurality at 95 422.
An order from the War Department directs ten regular army regiments to be recruited to full strength at once and held ready for immediate transport and service in tropical climates. The directive emphasizes rapid deployment and readiness.
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