This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
2
A brisk recap of global events over four weeks covers politics religious matters and notable casualties. Reports flag shifts in governance, economy, and industry with emphasis on key nations and major centers.
A floor collapse at London City Hall during a crowded municipal campaign event leaves about thirty dead and many injured. Bodies were recovered throughout the building as officials and emergency crews managed the disaster and care for the wounded.
In Monreville eastern Allen County Viola Marquardt daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Marquardt shot and killed her lover Michael Muller then killed herself Both left letters asking to be buried together The tragedy shocks the community and old feuds fueled the motive as relatives describe a troubled marriage ignored by many.
Advices from Seoul say a compromise has been reached with J Mc Leavy Brown the British customs agent and Mr. Alexieff the Russian agent to jointly manage Corean customs after Brown’s removal. British warships at Chemgjo port provide moral support to Brown.
Demirah Ward a 68 year old farmer living three miles beyond Olive Branch Ohio was found dead on the Batavia and Cincinnati pike near his home An investigator Squire H P Brunaugh Batavia concluded heart disease caused the death noting Ward had attended an I O O F oyster supper at Olive Branch before returning home
Fire destroys the Woolley and Co coal mine in southern Ettersboro Ind killing ten men. Effort to control the blaze failed as flooding trapped workers, leaving about 100 miners unemployed and property losses around ten thousand dollars.
A rat shunt at Wyandot near Upper Sandusky Ohio ran for a month and reported nearly 118000 rats killed. The winning side banqueted the winners with a big supper as the event concluded. Over past years more than 50000 rats have been killed in Wyandot County.
During the transfer of congressional library materials to a new building an unexpected large box of public papers by Thomas Jefferson was discovered. The find reveals Jefferson’s writings and reflects historical document preservation in the ongoing relocation.
The Tribune reports riots in the Girgenti province and broader Sicily with rioters firing on municipal buildings. Troops have been called out to restore order amid clashes and unrest.
Four year old Black girl Fanny Williams was fatally harmed near Richmond Texas. Mandel Morris a 45 year old Black man was arrested and admitted guilt according to police records.
Five hundred insurgents from Santa Clara and Puerto Principe join the invasion of Havana Province to reinforce the Cuban army under Gen. Rodriguez amid intensified Spanish efforts to quell the revolution in Havana.
Report notes that several individuals charged with participation in the Panama Canal intrigue have been acquitted. The Paris special dispatch mentions deputies and other officials linked to the case.
A string of incidents includes Henry Schone and Joseph Browneller asphyxiated in Findlay Ohio, Judge Gilbert Reed dying of heart neuralgia in Denver, Louis Requio’s fatal fall in Ashtabula, and actor Stultz badly burned in Utah. Kenneth Duncan returned to Agnews asylum, a San Bernardino fire destroys multiple buildings, a lynching in Mississippi follows a Christmas murder, and Denver asphalt deposits seek funding. A Kansas City assault leaves a dying domestic found near the retail hub, with further legal moves in St Louis over a suit against Peter Van Schaack and a General Roy Stone bid on roads and postal savings.
Governor Taylor of Tennessee appoints T. B. Turley to fill the late Senator Harris term. A special Tennessee Legislature session is set for January 7 to elect a Harris successor and consider pending laws. The Atlantic Coast Line plans a new line via Charleston and Western Carolina Rail Road, with a 0 percent claim on a $5 million capitalization. S. P. Lock of Memphis reportedly died after remaining found on a Jasper trestle, possibly in sleep.
Secretary Alger ill in Washington threatens pneumonia while Supreme Court denies Nobles new trial. DC Governor Shepherd suffers apoplexy in Batopilas. American Chemical Society meeting ends, 39 members elected, delegates received by President McKinley. Land Office rejects Dyea town-site claim. future survey to test merits. Washington predictor notes a December surplus. monthly receipts 25.706 million against 25.029 million expenditures. six months deficit near 50 million with Union Pacific sale impact.
Prof Simon Newcomb elected president of the American Mathematical Society. A report that ex Gov Shepherd formerly of Washington is dangerously ill in Mexico is denied. The main parts of the St Charles seminary of Sherbrooke Quebec have been destroyed by fire with a loss of 25000. President Callaway of the Lake Shore Railroad cites long distance telephones as reducing railway passenger earnings. Artrude Coghlan seeks a divorce from Reginald Cameron whom she secretly married two years ago.
A string of regional price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and farm products in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and Buffalo markets. Highlights include cattle 2.50 to 5.75 in Detroit and Cincinnati 2.50 to 5.25 in Cincinnati. hogs mostly 3.00 to 4.75. wheat No 2 around 90 to 98 cents. corn No 3 about 27 to 32 cents. oats 24 to 29 cents. rye 45 to 49 cents. New potatoes listed 50 to 60 cents per bushel.
The Ohio Legislature convened at 10 am with mixed factions and a fusion ticket in doubt. The Senate elected Democrats to key posts while the House saw chaotic scenes as the 109 members voted amid loud demonstrations and tight party lines.
A New Jersey editor aims to praise local teachers and boost readership but prints an error making it read there are a dozen teachers who should be poisoned. The misprint shocks the town as the editor recalls the incident with embarrassment and tears.
At King Oscar's jubilee a notable sight was Koenissen's female fire brigade exhibition. About 150 young women aged 20 to 30, directed by a married male commander, drew public interest during the festivities.
Canadian trade outlook predicts annual exports of about 50 million dollars in butter and cheese to Great Britain, reflecting rising demand in international markets and Canada's agricultural sector prospects.
A compact roundup covers marriages, deaths, accidents, crimes and personal notices from around the state. Highlights include local pairings, obituaries, and routine community updates with quick details on who, where, and what happened.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.