22 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
1
10M NATIONAL BAKE Masellion Onto On Coleman President 3 a Hoste ASSILLON GLASS FACTORY manufactures Green Glass Hollow Ware Bean Bott Dots Flasks. IROX BRIDGE Co Manufacturers of Bridges Roofs and General BF. VON KANEL East Side Jewelry Store on East Main Street.
A five acre store touts the busiest American dry goods business with large assortments and new goods. All wool dress fabrics in multiple widths priced at 20c to 24c per yard, up to 50c yard for wide chevry and diagonals. Fine silks and dress goods offered with varied color styles and lower prices than competitors. Visitors invited to request samples and visit during Pittsburg Exposition with comfort arrangements.
Trip seekers to the Northwest West or Southwest may arrange an enjoyable journey at low fare by contacting C L Kimball assistant general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania Lines Cleveland He represents short lines to Chicago St Louis Louisville and Cincinnati gateways to the Northwest South and Southwest Tell Mr Kimball your destination and he will provide full information about special low rates and quick through time
A 19th century advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder promising instant relief for tight or new shoes and swollen feet. It claims to cure sweating hot or nervous feet and offers 25 cents at druggists with a free trial package. Includes a separate excursion notice for Wheeling, West Virginia on September 25, 1898 and a subscription appeal.
Many deaths feared at Camp Wikoff as 515 men remain in hospital. Two more deaths reported, typhoid expected to claim lives in next fortnight. Shinnecock expected to transfer 200 sick, division hospitals closing, while General Shafter travels to Michigan for Civil War reunion. Sergeant John Ryan and Private Henry Jacobson noted among yesterday's fatalities.
Major General Graham says the Second army corps will not be broken up soon as troops adapt to northern weather at Camp Meade. Most regiments are from the north with only three southern units. He favors retaining the camp until deployment to the West Indies and Philippines. Health in camp improves though New York regiments show sickness due to Camp Black. Fifteen fever cages removed. 24 shipped to Pennsylvania Hospital. Red Cross wards expanded. nurses attend weaker patients. Clarence E. Brayton, Third New York sergeant major, dies of spinal meningitis in Harrisburg. Dr H S Hoteling cites neglect. Private Edgar A. Ellett of Fourth Missouri dies of typhoid fever. body to St. Joseph. Second West Virginia marches toward Gettysburg for regimental monument dedication. Trial of Major Charles R. Parke postponed.
Secretary Alger and party reviewed Camp Hamilton troops in Lexington. Surgeon General Sternberg praised the division hospital. immunes brigade inspected. corps reported excellent condition. Corporal L. M. Boyce of First West Virginia died of typhoid fever in division hospital. Alger urged soldiers’ duty and citizen support. Breckinridge spoke afterward.
Report from Santiago notes 1,187 sick with fever and 88 new cases on Sept 20 679 fever cases and 289 deaths listed. War Dept. adjutant general confirms 88 new fever cases among 1,187 sick and names several service members who died of typhoid malaria and other fevers. Major General Lawton cites efforts to care for the ill as commendable.
Almost 2,000 soldiers are reported sick as General Brooke’s brigade and the Eleventh Infantry move to San Juan and other towns. Spanish evacuations continue with Vieques to be cleared, while American troops install flooring in all military tents to improve living conditions.
The remains of Brigadier General Joseph T. Haskell, hero of Santiago, arrived in Washington aboard the Pennsylvania railroad from Columbus. Accompanied by Captain Charles D. Clay and a detachment, his body lay in Arlington cemetery for solemn military and Masonic rites attended by President McKinley, General Miles, and other notable figures.
Washington reports Acting Secretary Meiklejohn seeks entry of the Comal with 1,000,000 rations into a Cuban port amid tensions over duties. Bahia Honda potential landing site discussed after Cuban junta contact. Also mentions Ludlow’s Washington visit on transport improvements and a separate note on John Sherman’s bronchitis illness. A separate coal mine gas explosion at Lisbon, Ohio, kills John Connelly with others injured.
A Toledo fire at Paddock Hodge Co grain elevator caused a massive explosion and fire. Ten people died, including Superintendent William Parks, with numerous others injured. Losses reach about 550000 for buildings and contents. total insured values include 135000 on the building and 258000 on grain.
The Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General Thirty-third degree Northern Masonic jurisdiction opened its eighty-sixth annual session in Cincinnati. Ill Henry L. Palmer presided as most puissant sovereign grand commander with Rev Josiah L. Seward giving the divine blessing. Reports were read, credentials examined, and several princes received the Thirty-third degree during the opening night ceremonies.
Reports from Honolulu dated September 12 and San Francisco September 21 note increasing vandalism by American soldiers. General King orders a court of inquiry to probe lawless acts and quantify damages, as residents express concern in the once peaceful community.
The steamer Australia arrived in San Francisco from Hawaii. General Merriam, commander of the department of California, was among the passengers. Honolulu was quiet on departure and cheerful over annexation. The Arizona with troops sailed on Sept 11, and the Scandia with troops and treasure was to leave on Sept 13. The Australia carried five sick soldiers including Lieutenants Wallace and Tony, with three privates from Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana regiments. Lieutenant Hunt of the Fourteenth infantry was a passenger, ill with typhoid fever and granted sick leave after convalescence.
The body of Miss Winnie Davis will be shipped from Ngaragansett Pier to Richmond by train tomorrow morning after a brief service. Upon arrival Friday she will be escorted to St Pauls church for viewing, with interment in Hollywood Davis section. Confederate veterans from the R E Lee camp will handle funeral arrangements.
A traveling crane collapsed at the new government dam on Neville Island injuring five workers. Names and injuries include Martin Beck of Wellsburg two ribs broken, M Evans of Montour Junction rib fracture and scalp wound, Noah Stanley of Evansville severe spinal injury, John Young of Evansville ankle fracture, and William White wrist sprain. No further details. The incident raises concerns as three workers may die and the body of missing Pittsburgh attorney George Waters was later found in the Ohio River. A separate protest by the New England Sabbath Protective League opposed a Sunday reception for Milwaukee officials.
Jacksonville Fla September 21 Col William Jennings Bryan of the Third Nebraska volunteers will soon resign his army commission to resume discussion of public questions. He refused to discuss politics or his army life but reaffirmed no change in views on expanding U S territory. He declined to name a resignation date and warned that a dam breaking analogy described his potential candor once he leaves the camp. Weather forecast: Generally fair with light variable winds turning northeasterly and increasing.
The East Ohio Methodist Episcopal conference issued appointments at about 1 a.m. listing presiding elders for Akron Barnesville Cambridge Canton Cleveland and Youngstown districts, with named pastors and churches including Akron First Grace Main Street North Hill and others across townships and towns. Also noted were district specifics and assignments for several other stations reflecting a wide reallocation of clergy.
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