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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
2
A compact summary of weekly world events drawn from global intelligence, highlighting sovereign affairs and domestic happenings. The piece surveys diverse regions, noting political shifts, economic developments, and notable incidents across continents.
Reports describe Cheyenuca in Bonthera Montana with attacks near the Mule, and Cavalry and infantry movements from Fort Hoogi. Other items include a fatal accident at Linn, a 106 year old marrying again, and disturbances around Platerum with guards posted.
The AfLons correspondent reports Prince Constantine, after retreat from Daimakos, attempted to draw a revolver during a tense confrontation but was prevented by officers. The account notes intense emotions and the intervention of law enforcement.
A deceased woman Anna Tutt, wife of Joba B Todd, reportedly died four weeks ago in Ohio following a grief related incident. The obituary notes a sorrowful end, with references to a tragic event and a final resting detail. Whitelaw Reid accepts position as Special Ambassador at the Queen’s jubilee after meeting the President.
A Chicago man leapt from the thirteenth floor of a North Clark Street building after a dispute with his wife and daughter. Police say he left a letter and a prior history of business stress. The wife, Vi Tattmann, was found later at their North Clark home, denying violent quarrels but citing business worries as a trigger.
A federal grand jury in Indianapolis indicted John J. Johnson, former president of the State National Bank of Logansport Indiana, on multiple counts alleging violation of banking laws and forgery. The case signals broad discussions on weather forecasting as unrelated items appear in the report.
A California cook mistook arsenic for baking soda and used it in bread and biscuits. Several people became ill and one worker died after the powder contaminated dough at a ranch kitchen. Senator Tilliman cites sensational charges amid the poisoning case investigation.
Senator Tilman leads a push to form a special committee to probe sugar schedules, insider speculation by New York financiers, and the Chamant sugar scheme, while reforms seek a clear, fluent investigation and accountability. Frye delays refer to the contingent vote as Tilman assails the Finance Committee.
A Cuban hospital near Mariues in Yann province was attacked by Santah Guerrlnx. Inmates defended the building as guards torched the wooden portions, soldiers looted and a fierce defense followed. Seven women were killed and seven Cuban guards died in the fight near Jaruco, while other violent events occurred across Chicago and Indianapolis markets.
Alaska smugglers allegedly sent whisky into Canada via bonded shipments to evade controls. A 1 200 gallon high proof supply was diluted and distributed among Yukon mining camps, with profits estimated around 45 000 dollars as ships moved in the season.
Ballers and Nold, described as anarchists who attempted to murder H. Frick in 1803, are released from Riverside Penitentiary after serving four years and nine months. Their terms were cut nine months for good behavior, and crowds welcomed them at Allegheny with a celebratory picnic arranged by fellow anarchists.
A destructive fire in Ashland Wisconsin Thursday morning damaged the Northern Grain Mercantile mill and adjacent residences and boathouses. The loss is estimated around 140000 dollars, with several cars of grain burned and the mill's structure partly destroyed.
Detailed proceedings show McMillin introducing a resolution on recognizing Cuban belligerency, with $50,000 aid for distressed Americans in Cuba. The House and Senate debate tariff revisions, intercity commerce law overhaul, and forest reserve orders, while Tillman attacks sugar stock speculation and Morgan faces a one man power moment in the Senate.
A wide collection of incidents from Sidney and surrounding towns reports a violent assault on a former U S marshal, fires and injuries at multiple farms, a fatal goring by a bull near Bowling Green, a lightning strike on Captain Flesher’s home, a baby found near Georgetown and cared for, a court win for the Pennsylvania Company against Lima over pork bonuses, and police actions including arrests of youths for car thefts.
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