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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
7
Superintendent Reed of the United States Glass Co in Tiffin discharged 11 men, eight of whom were union members. The American Flint Glass Workers' union sent a committee to demand reinstatement, Reed refused, and 57 union men walked out in protest citing dictatorial leadership and anti union policy.
Early Monday in Lorain a fire at J Bergman clothing store was quickly put out. Clothing was found soaked with gasoline, signaling an arson attempt. Proprietor J Bergman, returning from Cleveland, was arrested and charged with attempted arson as stock insurance valued at 1400 dollars was reduced to about 450 dollars.
Judge F O Philips of Medina announces candidacy for reelection to the twentieth congressional district. He vows not to step aside for Garfield or any rival, noting Medina’s two representatives since 1818 and warning that any contest of his election would splinter the party in the presidential year.
Governor Nash met with senators and accepted many office seekers on January 23. Report says the full pardons board will be confirmed and then dissolved. A new board will be formed with members Nash considers desirable.
In Cleveland on Friday eighty union helpers at the Central blast furnace joined a strike over pay and hours. The walkout reduced bricklayers by about 25 as helpers' wages dropped from 1.60 to 1.50 per hour and demands for shorter ten hour days rose. Bricklayers currently work eight hours at 50 cents an hour while other unions earn 1.75 to 2.50.
Toledo prosecutors failed to convict the Toledo Pastors' union and theatrical companies over Sunday performances. Jury found not guilty and costs fall on the prosecution. The union and related cases were likely to be dropped.
The Toledo Life Insurance Co led by president Charles Foster former secretary of the treasury has transferred its business to the Cleveland Life Insurance Co and will wind up affairs. Securities of the Cleveland company will be issued to Toledo stockholders who withdraw. The Toledo company began business in 1597.
William Nesbitt, a traveling salesman, disappeared after leaving the Sloane house hotel. He had arrived a week earlier and left two wood sample trunks. officers investigating report no trace of his movements since he left the hotel to call on a business contact.
The report notes Lima advancing two points as Lima eride records a four count barrel yesterday. Drilling by wells shows only light yields with limited price boosts. North Lima at 124, South Lima and Pandina at 119.
Canal Dower Jan 19 Nottee reports the American tin mill will shut down indefinitely affecting many workers as the closure puts numerous employees out of work.
A group led by Charles T chwine and Wall oaiosen and others formed the Utab Gospel Mission of Closelind to convert Vormons Comumins to Christianity on a Friday in January 20.
An obscure clipping mentions a person connected to a petty crime at a temple related event. The fragment references Gaadspolis Pen 20 and a police or court action linked to Obwersatyng at Hot Sor mos Vth, with activities occurring weeks earlier.
Fragmented text reports a strike action by city workers tied to coremarkers. The wording is unclear and many names and details are garbled, but the gist notes a strike affecting city operations and related labor tensions.
The region sees opposition to Congressman Tayler as M. A. Norris of Youngstown, chairman of the Republican state central committee, prepares to lead the challenge at the congressional convention.
On January 20 in Youngstown reports say a scarlet fever epidemic is sweeping Hartford with numerous cases but no deaths. Schools are closed and a strict quarantine is in effect.
Ohio Senate and House sessions feature bills on railroad mileage books and anti saloon measures, plus county salaries and local option issues. Debates cover insane asylum transfers, new judgeships, Seig of Vicksburg commissions, and constitutional reform proposals amid procedural votes and resolutions.
East Liverpool business concerns report that Moss Baker of the Quiber Valley Pottery Co. at Rogers asks for a receiver to take charge of the plant immediately. The firm is about 17 000 dollars in debt and assets do not cover the liability.
The Buckeye Pipe Line has raised crude oil prices by three cents per barrel. North Lima oil now at 1.20, South Lima and Indiana at 1.15.
News from Indianapolis reports that about 40,000 miners in Pennsylvania's anthracite districts near Scranton and Shamokin are set to strike. Union leaders say operators refused to recognize them and a full walkout could begin within days, with First and Ninth districts following suit.
The body of William Galloway fire boss at the Kaska William mine of the Dobson Coal Co was recovered after being entombed December 18. He kept a diary on sheet iron and wrote farewell messages to his wife from chute No 114% with the date guesses. It is believed he survived about three days after the collapse and perished in the chute.
Washington reports a surge in pension applications linked to Spanish American War service. Volunteers dominate claims, with 24 regular regiments vs nine volunteer regiments engaged in the conflict. Data shows 1,262 reporters, 207 wounded, 35 missing, and 49 pensions sought from volunteers.
A distinguished gathering including President McKinley and his cabinet, senators, representatives, and the Supreme Court attended yesterday’s unveiling of a colossal bronze statue of Daniel Webster by Italian sculptor Trentanove. The statue, donated by Stilsen flutehins of this art, stands on Severrole.
London dated reports detail Gen Buller with 22 000 to 25 000 troops north of the Tugela and up to 40 000 total in a surrounding force. Dispatches describe battles near Spionkop and Three Tree Hill, heavy artillery exchanges, and rumors of Colenso evacuation. Updates mention Warren’s forces at Spionkop, reconnaissance along ridges, and Dundonald’s cavalry on the left flank as fighting continues.
A professor at the medical school was bitten on the right hand by a large rattlesnake while demonstrating a technique. The doctor suctioned the wound and continued his lecture for nearly an hour afterward.
Clifford B. England, manager at John McLeland’s wholesale furniture house, was arrested on charges of embezzling $10,000 from Warren-Seharf Asphalt Pavement Co. England left Detroit in June 1997 with his wife and the money, traveled to New York, and returned months ago. He had secured a position with McLelland six months earlier and now confesses to the appropriation.
William J. Bryan reaches New York from Washington and joins Democratic leaders at the Hoffman House. He discusses campaign topics including silver, trusts, imperialism, and Chicago platform themes, while avoiding local politics. He plans addresses in Jersey City and a private dinner with O. H. P. Belmont and Tammany figures.
In Macon Georgia on Monday January 23 two Black men were killed and two white men wounded as police tried to arrest a Black suspect J Ho Bratler who died in the exchange. Victims included Armstead Bryant Font Oseltman and John Reed as gunfire erupted on Fourth Street drawing crowds and gunfire from both sides. Police and residents reported more shooting and a chaotic scene with bullets striking several bystanders. The gunman and officers exchanged fire as residents fled and additional arrests were attempted.
Ris Mali tor a bulhen broker from Teunsin China says Honolulu faces a worsening bulhouse plague with about a dozen soldiers dying daily as the disease spreads through the city.
Representatives of the Merchants Association of New York and other shippers protested the January 1 freight reclassification at a hearing before the official classification committee in New York. They argued the scheme harms small shippers, widens carload disparities, and discriminates against eastern producers while pushing weighty goods like chocolate and cocoa into less favorable ratings. Executives from National Starch Co and Huyler Candy Co cited potential industry setbacks, with calls for unity on listing similarities and allowing mixed carloads to prevent regional disadvantages.
Fort Scott Kansas January 23 County Attorney Shepard told the court the people acted as servants of the law when the Meeks brothers were lynched Saturday night. Judge Simons said the mob's members are murderers and ordered sheriff to protect Phillips the third killer. No arrests were pursued. The coroner’s inquest returned a verdict that the Meeks brothers were hanged by unknown men.
Clyde Wallace Wie was held to the federal grand jury on $7,500 bonds on charges of stealing a sack of gold from the U S sub treasury in Chicago. Government officers testified Wie confessed he received an excess of 35000 in gold when requisitioning 16000 and that an extra sack was hidden and spent on gambling and other expenses.
Washington rumor centers on a bid of 310000 for a decisive vote. Witnesses from the Montemt hatse f representates testified amid testimony by President Smith and Representative Mercuay. The pair stated their roles and the offer while denying any wrongdoing.
Charles Burrough, cigar store proprietor at 500 Madison Street, was fatally injured in a gas explosion under the sidewalk Monday. Four manholes blew on Madison Street, wrecking pavement. one cover harmed the Natatorium roof and shattered the nearby Putts Library branch windows at 71 West Madison Street, with extensive window glass damage downtown.
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