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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
2
A week of dramatic reports covers a London Salisbury response to a proposed discont conference, Cuba’s Maso predicts an American flag rise, and Maso honors Gen Wool. Local scares include a Vincennes fraud surrender, a Vienna crime tale, a wife insurance tragedy, and a series of deadly train wrecks in New York and New Jersey.
The report lists various 1900 era events: valuations on New York property at £300,000, a fatal tooth extractor incident in Chambersburg, a Yale University tax exemption ruling, and multiple fires causing substantial losses at Belden & Co and Ferrin Brothers. Other items mention executions, bankru ptcy filings, corporate consolidations, train wrecks, and legal actions across cities like New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago with names including Silas Anderson Olive Farrington Sampson and W. E. Bundy. The roundup covers political, corporate, and criminal developments in the era.
A scrambled 19th century wire of reports covers diverse topics. It mentions gas law questions in the United States, a mass protest in Sicily, Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry’s theater ventures, Empress Eugenie planning an heir, US cartridge orders from Kynoch, and imperial statements from Egypt. Reports include a shipwreck off the French coast, a Blue Nile battle, and Argentine wheat prospects amid favorable weather. The compilation reads as a rapid public notices style briefing from multiple regions and eras.
Fever strains hit many Americans in Havana while Myrtle Mrocee a Chicago stage actress formerly of Vancouver died by self harm in a Canyon City saloon. Two highwaymen bound Municipal Treasurer Harrower and stole 700 dollars as cries drew help. El Neconcentrada accuses judge Bresmos of engineering the Maine disaster. General Gomez urges Cuban soldiers to stay ready through Washington payment talks. Sugar prices drop 0.16 a pound, beneath Sugar Company quotes. Tebella leads Onondaga Indians case in Supreme Court. Weather worsens in Alaska as Vancouver advices arrive. Lake Bennett begins freezing and White Pass Tunnel work continues in Canada.
Market data from Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and West Europe shows cattle hogs and sheep price ranges, with grains like wheat corn oats and rye also listed. Prices vary by city, grade and product, highlighting regional trading levels across the period.
In a landmark court action the Supreme Court of Iti orders the Pattni group and related entities to respond to allegations of coercion and asset manipulation. The ruling involves the Pallbowing and Steel Corp, the Pullman Battery plant, and arrangements affecting Pallet Gas and local markets. Authorities pledge to pursue hundreds of arrests and ongoing investigations across Chak County courts.
The legislature enacted a law reducing telegraph tolls in Boston. The measure aims to ease wire communication costs after years of high rates. Opponents warn of resistance from business interests as the new policy takes effect, with officials hopeful for lower expenses and broader access.
The piece outlines Pullman’s town development on Calumet Lake land, the incorporation by special act, and court battles over whether building the town fell within the company’s scope. It notes Pullman Land Association and Palace Car Company ownership, initial labor force growth, and the Hotel Florence among early structures.
Groas a Chicago real estate dealer files in the U S Circuit Court seeking an injunction to stop AM Paer mane ager iad Webard Almstieharto from producing the play Cyengo Pe Bergerac TM fecoaa clang claiming his work was stolen about twenty years ago under The Merchant Prince of sry ite. He alleges a copy was sent to Manoel and Palmer in New York but no reply. The defense denies knowledge of Grog and the play. Palmer, New York, involved with a similar play. similarities noted to a work by Restand. Grogs copyright in London in Tei.
Wealthy society gathering attended by Five hundred guests at a Vanderbilt ball in New York. Attendees showcased opulent attire and jewels. The event honored a young heir with a promising fortune, while Miss Giste frend’s engagement prospects received attention though connections to a Virginia fair event caused some rumors about upcoming marriage to Willie K Vanderbilt.
Government dispatches reveal a plot to resist American authority in the Philippines. Maj Gen Ovia reports Aguinaldo’s movements and a large Filipino force is said to exist in the Totebpar area. The message warns authorities they must be ready to counter any uprising.
Gen Ludlow reports success in intercepting arms including ammunition and machetes believed hidden in Havana. Captain Breble led a detachment to seize a large cache, amid wartime rumors and Varta-sourced intelligence signals. Also noted are a fatal head injury near New York Central tracks, a battle where Emir Fedit forces fought Anglo Egyptian troops, extreme Washington cold on New Year’s, Russia’s 75 million ruble debt payment, and Cleveland’s water supply cut by a frozen intake pipe.
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