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04 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1889
Page
1
In brief, a daily tally is compiled noting counts and results with sparse details. No names, dates, or locations are clearly readable in the fragment.
Central, Bethlehem, and 23tembers term outline a winter session for young ladies. Special courses of study lead to graduation with full courses listed. Winter term opens November 18. Rates moderate. Send entry and fall information to President Rev A H Norcross Pittsburg Pa.
Delegates gathered in Washington for the International American Congress opening with Secretary Blaine presenting a felicitous welcome. James G Blaine elected president of the congress, a banquet followed at the La Normandie with 54 guests including cabinet members and foreign ministers.
A sensational trial opened in Rautien, X. C., with John J. Boyle, an ex priest born in Pennsylvania, charged with the capital offense of rape of Geneva Whitaker, an 11 year old. The courtroom was crowded as 25 witnesses testified, including the victim and her father. The case features threats, alleged coercion, and testimony about years of supposed spiritual guidance turning into assault. The trial resumes later in the week.
The habeas corpus hearing for Chalkely Levoney charged with murdering his niece Annie Levoney yielded little decisive result. Key witnesses described the morning murder scene and Levoney’s movements, with testimony about fear and connections to others. A reporter notes the proceedings and nearby weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
A patchwork of distant returns from Montana, South Dakota, and Massachusetts shows races tightening. Democratic committees boast governor and congress wins, while Republicans predict control of the legislature. In Sioux Falls and nearby, results remain unclear with a statewide close vote likely and a final official count awaited. Massachusetts Democrats nominate a full ticket, pledging labor and school policies alongside free coal and iron ore measures.
Washington reports a treasury department public debt statement showing a net decrease of 14 685 094 in September. Total debt less cash stands at 1 971 055 430 with 862 948 502 bonded. Net treasury surplus about 46 544 428. Gold fund up near 1 000 000 to 189 196 423. Silver fund 11 567 125. Receipts for September 31 416 299. customs 17 778 057. internal revenue 11 448 568. First quarter receipts around 99 500 000. expenditures 94 840 099. Implied increases in various departments and pensions noted. Hartranft may become pensions commissioner, but acceptance uncertain.
Barre Oct 3 The Pruitiniere and Hampden Electric Railway discards animal power. Cars formerly horse drawn now use electricity. the experiment aimed to reduce operating costs. Officials state electric propulsion offers cheaper operation than horses, despite initial investments and technical challenges.
At the inter-state fair in New Jersey Penaud the French daredevil attempted a 10 foot tower jump. Crowds filled the grandstand to watch as he leaped, soared, and then fell backward striking the ground. He was reported dead or fatally injured shortly after the fall.
The National Board of Steam Navigation opened its eighteenth annual session in an Ocean gulf and inland interests were represented. The discussions covered international commissions, river bridges, and retention of rail load to water transport under interstate commerce law.
A chaotic Butler land dispute ends with a compromise staving off further litigation. Showalter Bills pay 351,000 cash for the well and 110 acres of leases while lawyers and parties settle by late evening. Pittsburg lawyer T. H. Davis receives 17,600 and other claims are allocated among Reed Gibson McBride McIntyre and sundry parties.
Thousands of Grand Army of the Republic veterans gathered in Pittsburgh in an annual Western Pennsylvania observance. The parade from depots to headquarters drew 4 to 5 thousand marchers in blue uniforms with a riderless horse as a tribute to late comrades. Speeches followed at Old City Hall with notable guests in attendance.
An Anon tape View notes a controversial review by Crai in which the author defends Italy's independence and criticizes Trair's alliance with France. The piece argues the government under King Humbert faced no provocation and warns against war for conquest. It references naval actions near Bolum and a voyage of the Thetis, plus a Chicago Opera House premiere and a Pittsburg schools medal at Paris exposition.
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