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Richwood Gazette

Location

Richwood, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1901

Page

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Death of Hon. Clem Studebaker of Studebaker Wagon Co.

Honorary figure Clem Studebaker president of the Studebaker Wagon Co. South Bend Ind. dies after a long friendship with John Blair of Richwood Ohio. Blair had sold wagons for about 25 years and valued the ties that bound their business and social partnership.

Clem. Studebaker The Studebaker Wagon Co South Bend Ind John Blair Richwood Ohio Clem Studebaker Blair Richwwoop Clem Studebaker

Fire at Essex Devastates Three Dwellings and Lodge Hall

A blaze at Essex destroyed E Hall & Co general store the I O O F and D of R lodges and three dwellings along with a barn. The post office, goods, and furniture burned. losses approach four thousand dollars with partial insurance. Neighbors organized a bucket brigade but lack of local fire protection hindered containment. A new post office has opened in the hardware room of E Hall & Co.

Messrs. E. Hall & Co I. O. O. F. and Daughters Rebekah Hall & Cois Jas. Inskeep Inskeep Melissa Curtis Ann Godfrey E. Hall & Co Richwood Incorporate

Out for Revenge at Western Reserve Case clash

Two hundred Western Reserve University students set out to avenge Case men for a prior attack. A raid on a Case dormitory led to 50 Reserve students occupying the house, daubing Case men with paint, and beating them in a cellar. President Thwing tried to calm the crowd as shouting interrupted him.

Cleveland, O Western Reserve University Case Adelbert Street Reserve Thwing

Federation of Evangelical Churches Formed in Ohio

The Federation of Evangelical churches and Christian workers of Ohio was organized in Columbus on Tuesday. Officers include President Dr. J. W. Bashford of Delaware, vice presidents Rev. A. C. Miller of Plymouth and Rev. J. W. Atwood of Columbus, secretary Rev. C. H. Small of Springfield, and treasurer Rev. John Clarkhill of Springfield. Denominations represented are Baptist, Christian, Congregational, Disciples, Evangelical Association, Lutheran, Methodist, Methodist Protestant, Presbyterian, Protestant Episcopal, Reformed Presbyterian, United Brethren and United Presbyterian. The Universalist church was excluded by the federation's Evangelical designation.

Columbus Federation of Evangelical Churches and Christian Workers of Ohio J. W. Bashford Delaware A. C. Miller Plymouth J. W. Atwood C. H.small Springfield John Clarkhill Federation Baptist, Christian Congregational Disciples Evangelical Association Lutheran Methodist Methodist Protestant Presbyterian Protestant Episcopal Reformed Presbyterian United Brethren United Presbyterian Universalist Church Word “Evangelical

Practice Osteopathy Charge Annulled by Court in Ohio

Columbus Ohio December 4 By supreme court decision an indictment against H H Gravett of Darke county charging unlawfully practicing osteopathy is annulled The attorney general says the ruling frees Gravett but marks a partial state victory since the court holds osteopathy is medical practice and requires a physician for examinations in the field

Columbus Supreme Court H. H. Gravett Darke County Dr. Gravett Ory

British Reaction to Roosevelt Message in London Press

London papers admire the speech for its literary power and scope yet doubt reforms on trusts anarchism or reciprocity. They laud the canal tone but warn Senate power may blunt change, while The Times questions how to enforce exclusion and notes reciprocity and trusts pose thorny issues.

London London Daily Roosevelt Congress Senate Cavil The Times the Times United States

President Roosevelt Message Shocks German Market

The president's message caused a mild thrill in Germany and slightly stimulated the market on December 4. In Berlin shares of steamship lines fell a point or two because of immigration inspection provisions and talk of merchant marine development.

Germany Berlin Roosevelt

Unemployment in Germany Reaches 4 Percent of Artisans

Berlin official investigations show a rise in joblessness across industries. In metal trades 1900 October figures for employees plummeted from 73 100 to 20 600, with working hours cut in half in half of factories. In large towns 7 to 10 percent are unemployed, totaling about 300 000 nationwide.

Berlin Germany

Treasury orders free admission of Philippine goods

Washington December 4 The secretary of the treasury issued to collectors of customs a telegraphic order directing admission free of duty on merchandise manifesting shipment from the Philippines. It directs discontinue entry and duty collection allow free delivery in bond and detain cigars and cigarettes until stamps are affixed with refunds by certified protest statements.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury United States Philippine Islands Philippines Internal Revenue

New York Sees Snow Turn City Slippery in Winter Storm

A temperature drop of ten degrees Tuesday evening changed ongoing rain into sleet and then snow, coating pavements with ice. Snow began to fall, making slick conditions worse as surface and elevated cars were impeded or halted. by midnight, snow depth reached half an inch.

New York

Inquiry to Investigate Maclay Navy History Charges

Representative Williams introduces a resolution seeking a committee of inquiry into B W Maclay's navy history. It alleges Maclay called Schley a liar and coward and claims proofs were shown to Capt Crowninshield and Rear Admiral Sampson with acquiescence. The measure seeks truth, potential action, and implications for Navy officers and staff.

Adm Schley Crowninshield Sempeon Washington Williams Miss Maclay Navy of United States Naval Academy Annapolis A.S. Crowninshield Bureau of Navigation Navy Department W. T. Sampson United States Navy Navy Department of the United States House of Representatives Congress of the United States Capt. Crowninshield House

The Late President McKinley Adressed in Congress

Washington debated how to honor the late president with a joint congressional committee from each state to study suitable tokens of respect. The House adjourned after forming the committee headed by Gen. Grosvenor. In the Senate, Senator Foraker presented a McKinley resolution and the Senate also adjourned.

Washington Grosvenor Senate Congress House

Snow Relief for Dry Kansas Districts Brings Hope

Topeka reports that several dry districts in Kansas received snow on Tuesday. Western wheatfields gained much needed moisture, with two inches falling in the northwest. Water shortage remains critical. if winter snows do not ease the supply, farmers will soon face stock water scarcity.

Topeka Kan Kansas

A New Departure. President's 1901 Message Printed for Congress

Washington report notes the president's annual message to Congress is printed in book form for the first time. Two copies for the two houses use standard game-size paper with heavy white stock replacing the usual blue tint. Each copy is richly bound in brown morceau leather with gold border and simple lettering reading Message of the President of the United States, 1901.

Washington Congress United States

Case Students Celebrate Victory Turn to Riot

No arrests were made after about 150 Case School students celebrated a football win over Western Reserve University by seizing two professors and assaulting dormitory rooms with sticks and stones. Reserve students were captured, including James Michlethwaite, ducked in a park pond, and later escorted downtown where James McClary, Reserve captain, used a revolver to rescue him. The mob paraded the streets.

Cleveland, O Case School Western Reserve University Western Reserve James Michlethwaite Columbus

Farmer Swallows Teeth After Removal Attempt

Wid Shipley of near Fredericktown in Maysville Ohio is gravely ill after his false teeth became dislodged and swallowed during an attempt to remove them. Doctors say an operation is needed to save his life. A prior case in the city ended in death when a man swallowed his teeth.

Wid Shipley Maysville, O Maysville Shipley Fredericktown William 8. Smith

Waukesha Springs sanitarium destroyed by fire

Waukesha Wisconsin December 4 the Waukesha Springs sanitarium building unoccupied and nearing completion was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The structure erected by Michael Gleason of Waukesha cost 50000 dollars and was insured for 30000 dollars. The heating apparatus had just been tested for the first time and investigators attribute the blaze to a spark that ignited the newly tarred roof.

Waukesha Wis Waukesha Springs Sanitarium Uno Michael Gleason

Fire destroys Wooster warehouses in arson blaze

In Wooster Ohio on Saturday night a fire of incendiary origin consumed warehouses owned by Cyrus Smith Bert Mackey and John H Kane filled with hay grain and agricultural implements. Estimated loss reaches seven thousand dollars with minimal insurance. Edward Carse aged 24 was arrested late tonight for setting the fires. He had previously been committed to an asylum and released as cured a year ago.

Dalzell Gilmore Leighton Flint Glass Plant Closed and Moved

Findlay Ohio December reports the Dalzell Gilmore Leighton glass plant being extinguished and to be moved to Newark after stock sale near year start. The plant, once employing 300 workers, was absorbed by the National Glass Trust a year ago.

Two Boston Banks to Unite

Boston dated Dec 4. Directors of the State National Bank and the National Hide and Leather Bank voted to recommend to their stockholders a merger of the banks. The State National would liquidate the National Hide and Leather Bank.

Boston State National Bank Ntional Hide and Leather Bank Na State National

Eastern Ohio Teachers' Association Holds 82d Meeting

The 82d annual meeting of the Eastern Ohio Teachers' Association in Zanesville ended with officers elected. President W. H. Maurer of Steubenville will lead, with vice president J. M. Moore of Leetonia and secretary Miss Myrtle Young of Roscoe among others on the executive lineup.

Eastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Zanesville W. H. Maurer Steubenville J. M. Moore Leetonia Myrtle Young Roscoe J. M. Richardson McConnellsville H. G. Williams W. N. Beetham J. R. Hartup

Rumor of English Shipping Firm Sale to United States

London dispatch notes a Standard belief that negotiations exist for transferring a major English shipping company to the United States, signaling a financial operation in the several million pound range. The report frames the information as rumor but acknowledges possible truth in the deal.

London the Standard Wednesday United States

Policy shifts against American oil in Cassel district

Berlin reports that following the policy of Prussian Public Works Minister Herr Thielan the Cassel district government ordered discontinuing the use of American oil along the line. American oil is kept only for office and signal lights since it does not smoke the lamps.

Berlin Herr Thielan Cassel

President Roosevelt Invited to Ground Breaking

In St. Louis on December 4 the ceremonies committee at the World's Fair headquarters decided to invite President Roosevelt to take part in the ground breaking on December 20 by turning the first shovelful of earth.

Roosevelt St. Louis Committee On Ceremonies

U.S Ambassador Tower to Paris with Marquis Ito on same train

Charlemagne Tower the United States ambassador to Russia will depart St. Petersburg for Paris on Wednesday. Marquis Ito the Japanese statesman will ride the same train with Mr Tower, heading to Paris on the same journey.

Whl Paris St. Petersburg Charlemagne Tower United States Russia Marquis Ito Mr. Tower

Telegraph editor Wilbert P. Clark commits suicide in Toledo

Wilbert P. Clark, last five weeks telegraph editor of the Times, Toledo, took laudanum and died. He was 27, had worked in Detroit New York and Kansas City. He had married Miss Valeria Krieghoff in Buffalo last August, but her parents objected and she never lived with him. Despondency from domestic troubles led to the act.

Toledo Wilbert P. Clark Telegraph Times Buffalo Clark Valeria Krieghoff Detroit New York Kansas City

Deserted anti Burns faction in Findlay returns to Burns wing

One hundred fifty window glass workers in Findlay Ohio deserted the anti Burns faction of the national organization and rejoined the Simon A Burns wing. The move shocks labor circles as Burns opposition had been strong. Secretary Erichson of Pittsburgh, Burns faction, completed the reorganization Monday night.

Anti-Burns Findlay, O Findlay Anti- Burns National Organization Simon A. Burns Burns Erichson Pittsburg

Move to unite eastern basket makers into trust

Findlay Ohio December 3 A plan gathers to organize all basket manufacturers east of the Mississippi into a trust led by William Ducomb president of the Findlay Basket Co A million dollars would be needed to acquire the plants proposed for inclusion in the deal

Findlay, O Mississippi William Ducomb Findlay Basket Co

Union Bricklayers Strike Over Nonunion Sewer Work

St Joseph Missouri reporters note that the city's union bricklayers are on strike after contractors hired nonunion workers for minor sewer job tasks. The action highlights labor tensions and wage dispute dynamics in local public works projects.

St. Joseph, Mo

Governor Denies Prize Fight Ban Request

Governor Nash received a telegram from Lake County prosecutor asking to order the sheriff to stop a proposed prize fight at Richmond on Monday night. The governor replied that the prosecutor could handle the action locally.

Columbus Nash Lake County Richmond

Farmers seek Chicago agent over unpaid notes in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio on December 2 farmers report buying on credit from a Chicago firm that touted good goods at low prices. Dozens of farmers issued notes for deliveries that never arrived, and the notes are now falling due.

Columbus, O Chicago

Staircase Collapse Wounds Several at Paris Theater

Paris December 4 a rehearsal at the Theater des Varietes ended with the grand stair case collapsing injuring several persons seriously. Witnesses reported panic as debris fell and audience members were moved to safety.

Paris Theater Des Varietes Opera House

Editor of Smart Set Dies in New York

New York dispatch reports Arthur Griscom editor of the Smart Set died Tuesday in the city from typhoid fever. He was born in Payson Newfoundland, 33 years ago.

New York Arthur Griscom Payson

Switchmen Strike Declared Off in Pueblo

Pueblo reports the local switchmen’s strike on the Denver and Rio Grande and Santa Fe roads ends with an unconditional surrender. Officials will not file names to other roads to protect the men’s records.

Pueblo Col Denver & Rio Grande Santa Fe

WIII Retire From Business

Chicago December 4 John Dupee and his firm Schwartz Dupee and Co prominent in grain and stock trade in Chicago and the west Friday announced that the firm will retire from business January 1 next The 20 partnership expires by limitation on that day.

Wii Chicago John Dupee Schwartz, Dupee

House Adjourns Until Friday After Presidents Message

Washington Dec 4 After the presidents message was read in the house Tuesday that body adjourned until Friday.

House Washington

Electric railway promoters seek canal berm right of way

Columbus Ohio December 2 electric railway promoters pursue eight miles of berm bank along the Ohio canal. J M Ickes of Newark applied to the board of works for the right of way, signaling new efforts to build electric lines along the canal corridor.

Columbus J. M. Ickes Newark Board of Works Berm Bank

Adams appeals case in McKinley riot charge

Theodore Adams, labeled a supposed anarchist and sent to the workhouse on inciting a riot during the McKinley assassination episode, has appealed his case to the common pleas court in Columbus Ohio on December 2.

Columbus, O Theodore Adams McKinley Common Pleas

What About Your Bowels

A health notice promotes regular bowel movement as key to avoiding illnesses. It asks readers to treat constipation and torpid liver as fore runners of serious disease and to use Liver-Laz, a 25 cent liver pill guaranteed by Mel. Wolgamot, Druggist.

Mel Wolgamot

Canadian champ Popp beats Armstrong in KC bout

Jim Popp the Canadian lightweight champion won a decision over Billy Armtrong of San Francisco at Turner on Tuesday night. In the fifth round Armstrong was in distress and his seconds threw up the sponge.

Kansas City Jim Popp Canada Billy Armtrong San Francisco Turner Armstrong

Kirk Armour Estate Valued At Nearly Four Million

Kansas City Missouri December 4 apt report fixing value of the late Kirk R Armour estate at 3 995 620 dollars. The appraisal filed sets the estate value and outlines the distributions and tax actions pending.

Kirk Armour Kansas City, Mo Kirk R. Armour

Boy 12 Arrested for Drinking Whisky in Findlay

Calvin Gordon, twelve, was arrested in Findlay on drunkenness charges after finding a quart of whisky, drinking it in a vacant lot, and becoming in a precarious condition.

Bey Findlay Calvin Gordon

Claim to refund Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin sale

A dealer notes full insurance against Joss and promises refund of the purchase price if the manufacturers’ claims for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin fail to relieve constipation indigestion sick headaches or stomach troubles. Gaild by M C Welgamet.

Joss Dr. Caldwell M. C. Welgamet

Information Wanted by Banner Salve Makers

The Banner Salve manufacturers invite readers to report cases where the salve failed to cure ulcers, cures, tetter, eczema, or piles. They offer to fund those curious findings and request responses to Langeteff Bros.

Banner Salve Langetef Bros

Electric Roads Consolidated in Ohio Merger

Fostoria December 3 a merger formed the Tuscara was Traction Co uniting the Tuscarawas Electric Road and the Tuscara was Railroad Co with capital stock set at $350,000.

Electric Roads Consolidated Fostoria, O Tuscarawas Electric Road Tuscarawas Railroad Co Tuscarawas Traction Co

Suit Aims to Recover 16000 From Traction Co

The state filed suit in Hamilton Ohio to recover 16000 from the Southern Ohio Traction Co for alleged failure to install a safety device at the Trenton crossing.

A Traction Co Hamilton, O Southern Ohio Traction Co Trenton

Gored by Cow Attacks 80 Year Old Man Near Clifton

George Kershner, 80, living near Clifton, was injured when a cow gored him. He was knocked down, his right arm broken and shoulder dislocated. He was also gored and will probably die.

Springfield George Kershner Clifton

Boy sustains fractures in sand bath cavern accident

Marysville Ohio December 3 Durbin Shaup 14 suffered fractures of both legs in a sand bath cavern and was fatally injured internally. His uncle Beve Shaup also badly hurt in the incident with fears of death.

Marysville Durbin Shaup Beve Shaup

Tailor Emil Goodman Shot by Burglar in Store

Cleveland police report a burglar shot and killed Emil Goodman, a tailor, after entering his store for robbery Monday night in Cleveland Ohio.

Cleveland, O Emil Goodman

Boy Harmed Playing With Dynamite in Goshen

In Goshen Ohio on December 3 Ira Shores aged 10 son of Lon Shores while playing with a dynamite cartridge exploded it. Three fingers of the left hand are gone and the right hand is injured.

Goshen, O lIra Lon .Shores

Injuries Proved Fatal in Lancaster Car Incident

Raymond Tigner died Monday from injuries received after being run over by cars in Lancaster Ohio. Police reported the accident occurred earlier this week and the exact cause is under investigation.

Lancaster Raymond Tigner

Cleaning House System Cleaner Ad Credence

An old time druggist advertises Liver-Lax 250 as the key to a clean system over house cleaning. GC Wolgamot promotes the product as the cure, urging readers to prioritize systemic purification with the advertised remedy.

Wolgamot

Desperadoes Enter Alliance Homes and Rob Passersby

Three armed men rode into Alliance Ohio on Sunday, entering two houses and robbing Mrs Margaret Teeters and her son Carl of jewelry and $20. They assaulted residents on the street, held up seven people, attempted to rob a saloon, and escaped in a stolen livery rig pursued by police but not yet found by nightfall.

Lawrence Cavanaugh Cavanaugh

Panic in Heavenly Rest church fire alarm rush

A smoke filled Heavenly Rest church on South Plum street caused a panic during Sunday services in Springfield Ohio. People fled the building as the gas heated furnace ignited escaping gas but no injuries occurred and losses were slight.

Springfield Heavenly Rest South Plum Street Wilder

Warning on Kidney Trouble Cures Sold By Druggist

An old style ad touts Kid-No-Cids as a cure for weak back and sick kidneys to prevent Brights disease or diabetes. It claims 0 cents per coated tablet and offers sale by MEL. C. WOLGAMOT, Druggist.

Bright Dean

Boy Shot While Imitating William Tell

Bowling Green Ohio December 4 Charles Marshka eight years old was probably fatally wounded by a companion while emulating William Tell A tin can was placed on Marshkas head and the bullet lodged in his head as the aim misfired

Bowling Green Charles Marshka William Tell Marshka

Columbus Wellstone Southern railroad sold for 75000

Columbus Ohio December 4 The Columbus Wellstone and Southern railroad was sold Tuesday by order of the United States court. Bid in at 75000 by Judge J C Reeves of Lancaster for Boston capitalists. The company to be reorganized and the road as originally surveyed completed.

Columbus, O Columbus, Wellstone& Southern Railroad United States J. C. Reeves Lancaster Boston

Several Ohio Transit Firms to Form One Company

Hamilton Ohio December 4 The Southern Ohio Traction Co the Hamilton and Lindenwald Electric Transit Co the Cincinnati and Northwestern Railway Co and the Miamisburgh and German town Traction Co are soon to be consolidated into a single company.

Hamilton, O Southern Ohio Traction Co Hamilton & Lindenwald Electric Transit Co Cincinnati & Northwestern Railway Co Miamisburgh and Germantown Traction Co

Burglary Conviction of Colored Man in Columbus

Wm Edwards of Gallia county, a colored man, is sent to the penitentiary for burglary. The crime involved breaking into the home of the sheriff who escorted him to Columbus for the hearing.

Colubus, O Wm. Edwards Gallia County

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