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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
2
The Wayne County Herald and Woohenigler publishing house presents its official masthead note for the BRP period. This item records the newspaper’s title, location, and publisher details as printed in the issue.
The week's news includes the Cuban filibuster case, with a judge preparing to hear a habeas corpus action and possible prison terms. A Mississippi flood near Greenville opened the river to heavy water flow, while Havana forces defeated rebels under General Batalla, capturing leaders. Three deaths from gas at the Marie Hotel in New York are reported, and whisky price pressures rise as distributors push for higher prices. Greece considers war moves as Athens weighs terms. Crete remains tense amid occupation. Other items note a serious industrial accident in Pennsylvania and English investors seeking Ohio mines with options valued over two million dollars.
The Weather Bureau warns of worsening conditions in Mississippi lowlands with floods and heavy rains expected. Residents are urged to move to higher ground while authorities forecast unprecedented river levels and potential loss of life and property. The piece also notes global tensions, GreekTurkish maneuvers, and financial strains on relief missions amid a broad alert tone.
A family tragedy unfolds fifteen miles from Nashville as Javcub Ade, Mrs. Ade, Lizne Ade, and their daughter Hosa Momrer, plus another child aged ten, are found dead in a burning house. Authorities suspect murder to conceal the crime, with the structure leveled by fire and the family wiped out.
A new law targets passing defaced or altered coins and coin tampering. It criminalizes bleeding coins or wearing engraved coin initials as disguises, with imprisonment up to five years and fines up to 100 dollars. It also bans purchasing minted coins at discounts to evade payments, deeming such acts offenses against government currency.
A severe Tacoma windstorm wrecked chimneys and wires, uprooted trees and damaged a Pacific Avenue building. Telegraph lines tangled across streets halted funeral processions and cut Tacoma off from outside communication for hours. Ships and steamers faced delays as a British vessel broke from its buoy.
Misa Jo retlige De Masny, organist of Cambridge, cites JFre ftmnen and wealthy defendant William Kenhy in a breach of promise case settled out of court. An attachment for 10000 accompanies the suit, with damages set at 50000 for affection. The former fiance O'Brien and Navy Secretary Long were involved as counsel in the high profile matter. Misr le Hosny reportedly to receive 20000.
In Chicago Judge Forton's court the Board of Trade and Western Union Telegraph Co won a victory as the court refused to dissolve a temporary injunction. The action of distributing market quotations nationwide was deemed a public interest and beyond the defendants' control. Separate items note a suicide bill in Congress and other varied stories from the era.
Dispatches report Crete faces pressure over granting autonomy or union with Greece as Turkish forces rally on the frontier. Greek leaders condemn annexation moves while Arta reports Turkish troop concentration near Provesa. In domestic news, a department store bill passes the Senate 50 to 4 amid protests by four opponents. Senator Mahoney presses moral arguments against big retail power. In Cuba, mail from the island is moving via a two courier system. A large fire at Acme Bicycle Works in Reading, Pennsylvania destroys machinery and stock.
Mrs. Sarah J Brown of Bloomsburg Va died recently and left her entire fortune of about $60,000 to Methodist charities with the church extension society receiving the largest share. The Mayflower log will be given to Massachusetts. Senate approves purchase of 1000 tents for Mississippi flood sufferers.
Commodity quotes from Chicago to New York cover cattle hogs wheat corn oats rye and dairy. Prices vary by grade and region with No 2 corn and No 2 wheat prominent. eggs creamery butter and potatoes shown with regional deltas and peso-like decimals.
National lawmakers clash on the tariff bill with Mr Bailey of Texas presenting a minority report. The Senate advances the Anglo American arbitration treaty with amendments to include all agreements with Great Britain, excluding the U.S. Supreme Court from the tribunal and abolishing the umpire. Dolliver’s speech dominates the House debate, while civil service issues and educational protections feature in both chambers. Senate confirmations and open sessions shape the week as committees scramble over credentials and five minute rule amendments.
Telegraphic items report Terman Lehner dying in Berlin at 54 and Walter Serymeer in New York silent on finances. Bayard H Ames won the trial oration at Michigan, with Charles Simons second. Burglar duo threatened Captain Ben Alford’s Shawnee Springs home. one thief captured. June 20 set for Queen Victoria jubilee thanksgiving. June 22 bank holiday. Kennedy of Lawrenceburg freed on drunken charge. A man assaulted Lizzie Modes, was tarred and feathered, and disappeared into the night.
William T. Adams known as Oliver Optic, noted author of boys stories, died at Bouton aged 19 years after a long prolific career spanning five decades. He wrote hundreds of tales including the Grey book and founded Oliver Optic’s Magazine for Boys and Girls, amassing a large fortune from widespread sales.
William L Chambers, a Georgia native who practiced law in Alabama, is appointed chief justice of the Snavan Islands by the United States. His four years as Samoan commissioner under Cleveland earned praise from American, English, and German authorities for restoring order. Chambers then returned to the Islands, later confirmed in the chief justice post, and formed ties with Robert Louis Stevenson during his Samoa service.
British steamer Ysvaryn rescued twenty nine sailors from the Valle de St Nazaire after a foundering on March 1. Thirteen of the boat survivors perished, others were rescued as the fleet searched for signs of remaining craft. In a separate incident, a fire near Ninth and Walnut streets in St Louis was thwarted by a vigilant child preventing a potential explosion. In Paterson New Jersey, Enterprise Strike employees returned to work after wage demands.
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