29 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
1
A dry goods store promotes its broad range of fine dress goods and silks, urging customers to test prices and value with earnest merchandising rather than hype. It emphasizes personal interest, savings, and the current buying season with hundreds of styles available.
Fine choice novelty woolens at 606 Tc 850 dollars per yard, wider widths from 42 to 54 inches. Free samples of these fabrics and new black goods or silks upon request. A free catalogue is available and will detail winter wraps, with the best quality at fair profits.
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Ill was told she had consumption and no hope yet two bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her Healed a dreadful cold nearly consumed Mr Thomas Eggers 189 Florida Street San Francisco bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured This sample shows the medicine s efficacy for colds Free trials at Baltzly s drug store Regular 50c and 1 Old People Benefit from Electric Bitters for bowels kidneys mild yet effective 60c per bottle Bucklen s Arnica Salve praised for sores and skin eruptions 35c at Baltaly sale in Weipa or eRALHIVE
Delegations from Indiana New Jersey Ohio and New England attend Major McKinley gathering in Canton Ohio. Railroad workers from B&O Southwest and Cleveland Lorain Wheeling, plus Fremenheim Newark unit, parade past the McKinley residence as speeches praise protectionism and labor cooperation. Major McKinley thanks visitors and urges votes for Republicans. Women of Norwalk organize a notable reception with songs and gifts.
P M Arthur F P Sargent and FLW Arnold deny signing a campaign document supporting free silver and two money standards. They say signatures dated nearly three years ago on a memorial to Congress were misrepresented and they now oppose the proclamation. They warn free coinage could trigger a severe panic and misery for labor, citing William J Bryan’s remarks.
Rome reports that the Vatican fears American episcopal independence will threaten Roman Catholic influence in the United States. Pius IX era actions and Mgr Satolli are cited as lessons, while papal representatives stay neutral to avoid dividing the church during the campaign.
In an Oct 28 dispatch from Washington the North Atlantic squadron under Admiral Bunce is planned for a major winter exercise. Secretary Herbert aims to assemble the largest American waters fleet since the war, with monitor Puritan and armored cruiser Brooklyn joining and Newark to be repaired in days before joining. New York to serve as flagship.
The naval inspection board led by Commodore Dewey finds the Massachusetts shows no material defects after a two day sea trial. Full power operation reached 12.9 knots at 5,040 horsepower with smooth engine performance and strong hull. The ship proves a capable sea boat and gun platform in moderate swell. The Massachusetts is praised for hull, machinery, and structural strength.
Washington October 28 United States attorneys may speak on campaigns but cannot become candidates or manage campaigns. The Attorney General prefers they avoid speeches while ensuring public business is not neglected and discussions stay decorous. He advised officers who inquire that involvement is forbidden if it hinders duty.
In Townville an attempted bank robbery was thwarted when Mrs. Nason noticed rioters inside the Farmers Bank and alerted authorities. The robbers fled on horseback toward Oil City as a posse pursued. surrounding towns were alerted but no crew was captured by noon. The bank’s safe remained unopened after the alarm.
The San Francisco sub treasury faced a serious run that threatened its gold reserve and ability to redeem greenbacks. Timely inflows from Chicago and other sources stabilized the position, though the reserve dropped from twelve million to around four million dollars after the panic and continued additions.
Officials state the United States will have cooperation from Russia and support for Japan on a far seas project near the North Pacific. Massachusetts delegates report Asheville convention backed the columbine as the state emblem. The Supreme Court upheld the secretary of state's denial of William F. Barr’s late elector withdrawal.
The body of Mrs. Postel, who died recently in Chester Pennsylvania and was buried in Province RK, has been exhumed to determine if poisoning caused her death.
Joseph P. Summer of North Industry, a longtime resident with business experience and a family, stands as a top Republican candidate for Stark County commissioner. The article praises his honesty, judgment, and broad popularity, asserting he will be among the county’s best commissioners if elected. It notes he was previously a teacher and later a businessman with a reputation for fair dealing.
We kindly and sincerely thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during our bereavement through the illness, death, and burial of our child. Yours sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. F. Erp.
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