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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1885
Page
2
A wide spread report covers forged bonds, Monte Carlo gaming, royal marital disputes, Paris races, Nile expedition pensions, Vatican diplomacy, and various European and imperial developments. It notes Gladstone's downfall, Parnellite fallout, and Salisbury's rise, plus other overseas events and economic updates from Bradstreet.
John Teemer challenges Edward Hanian to a rowing race of four or five miles for 1000 to 5000 dollars a side or five shorter races for 1000 dollars each to determine the American champion. A Japanese noble wins Rutgers College Grammar School prizes for best oration and history work. James R. Osgood joins Harper Brothers with plans to publish Howells works and Harper gift books in England for a 10000 dollar annual salary. William Tinsley dies in Cincinnati, Aaron Bradshaw is replaced by George C. Rodgers as Pension Appeals head. Beecher argues Romans 7th and 8th support evolution theory in Brooklyn. Col Fred Grant reports his father weak and increasingly debile. Hafer and Russell twin births near Lafayette. Washington letter-carriers gift to Mr Cox a gold headed canoe badge. H V Bemis sues Turf Field and Farm for libel. Mrs Helen Gougar retracts offer to whip Col Williams after retraction of charges.
A letter from England claims Maxwell who killed Preller in the Southern Hot at St. Louis is H. M. Brooks. It states his father is a schoolmaster, that he forged the name, fled to America, and took several articles of others.
The week saw widespread business failures with 105 across the United States and 22 in Canada, as reported to R G Dun and Co. The figures reflect continuing distress in the early industrial period and point to rising insolvencies among firms nationwide and in Canada.
The New Hampshire Legislature elected Secretary of State A. B. Thompson State Printer John B. Clarke State Treasurer Solon A. Carter and Commissary General Frank P. Brown. Senator Blair was reelected on the first ballot. The Springfield Ohio Republican convention nominated J. B. Foraker for Governor and Kennedy Brown McIlvane Koehler for state offices with a denouncing platform. Chicago Republicans move to contest Carter Harrison's mayoral seat.
A long list details new federal appointments in mint, customs, and treasury posts across multiple states. The report also notes partisan suspensions of postmasters, a fraud case near Nyack, a mob attack near Steubville Ohio, a double murder suicide in Toledo, and a deadly election riot in Lampasas Mexico with several deaths and many injuries.
A fierce windstorm crippled a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train near McCook Dakota wrecking all cars and injuring several. Across Leon City and Paso de Cuarenta floods and a massive water-spout killed and drowned residents while crops were destroyed. Destructive storms hit Nebraska Illinois Minnesota South Dakota with damaged rail lines, buildings, and racing crowds scattering in gales.
A clash during a camp meeting in York County D C between county and Yorkville Black crowds left one man dead two fatally wounded and at least twenty seriously hurt. Whisky sparked the fight and townsmen retreated after the melee. Separately Ezra Herring was arrested in Troy New York for a $10000 bonds cash theft from National Express Company and confessed.
A Baltimore to Washington dispatch notes General Grant traveling from New York to Mount McGrear, severely fatigued with a swollen neck, facial wasting, and painful oral issues. The item also lists political moves, strikes, smallpox cases, and personnel changes across Treasury and public offices, with brief mentions of international figures and inventions.
Col Charles Denby designated new Minister to China succeeding John Russell Young. Denby, 54, born Botetourt County Virginia, educated at Georgetown College and Virginia Military Institute, lawyer and former Indiana legislator. Walker Fearn named Minister to Greece Selvin and Roumania, born Huntsville Alabama 1832, Yale College graduate, fluent linguist, lawyer, diplomat with prior service in Mexico and Europe.
Boyd Winchester, appointed by President Cleveland as Minister to Switzerland, was born in Astension Pansh Louisiana in 1832. His family moved to Kentucky. he studied at Danville and graduated from the University of Louisville law school in 1857. He served in the Kentucky Senate, was a district elector for Seymour Blair in 1868, and was elected to the Forty-first and Forty-second Congresses from the Louisville district. He spoke French fluently, aiding his duties in Berne where Gallic influence prevails.
It is not poverty but pretense that harasses a ruined man the struggle between a proud mind and an empty purse the hollow show that must end. Have the courage to appear poor and you disarm poverty of its sting.
A fragment notes that Ingersoll claimed a man’s three wives shape his fate and that women may enter heaven in his view. The text also mentions he “had eleven wives.”
A photograph shows a ball in motion in Italy while a comparison to biblical times recalls Joseph in Egypt. The text also notes very small molecules and suggests some people have shallow souls in a reflective, antiquated voice.
The Republican State convention met at Springfield on June 12. Hon J D Taylor was temporary chair and Amos Townsend permanent chair. State Central Committee members listed. Nominees announced: Joseph B Foraker for Governor, Robert P Kennedy for Lieutenant Governor, George W Mecklen for Supreme Judge, John Brown for Treasurer, J A Kohler for Attorney General, Wells S Jones for Board of Public Works. Delegates express support for Ulysses S Grant and hope for his health.
John Hoagland, 70, was discovered on the outskirts of Gann Knox County with his throat severed. He had last been seen seeking shelter from his two married daughters who refused aid and advised the poor-house. He told a nephew he would kill himself rather than beg for charity.
A mob in Akron attacked Salvation Army members injuring many. A Salvation Army woman struck two men with a tambourine, drums and flag were stolen, mud stones and sticks flew, and officers made no arrests. The city council had earlier killed an ordinance affecting the army. The event drew hundreds observing from sidewalks.
The court says about 2 000 010 dollars paid under the Scott liquor tax before it was enacted unconstitutional cannot be refunded. Four weeks earlier the cases were heard with hopes for a favorable ruling for saloonkeepers who paid the tax. Justices McIlvaine Johnson and Owen formed the majority upholding no refund while Justices Okey and Follett dissented.
Fayette and nearby counties face severe damage from the wire worm as it attacks corn sprouts, stopping growth and causing farmers to replant. The pest silently penetrates tender sprouts, draining life from young plants and delaying harvests.
Charley W. Vanaiken of Mount Vernon, a dealer in booze and shoes and furnishing goods, has executed a deed of assignment to D. C. Montgomery and A. R. Montgomery. Liabilities are $10,000 with assets around $3,000. He was a prominent Prohibitionist and it is alleged that excessive attention to temperance led to business embarrassment.
Finley issues address to Ohio soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. A meeting is planned at the Statehouse on July 4 to arrange purchase of grounds and erect a monument marking where Ohio soldiers fell. Calls issued under the McBride law from last winter.
A jagged summary notes John Roth’s death in Akron boarding house with family in Germany. Ohio ex prisoners of war reunion set for Chillicothe August 5 and 6. Samuel W. Brooke sues Newark for 2000 over 1875 gasoline explosion injuries. Fayette county hog losses due to cholera total 19 658 head valued at 84 616. Fifth Battery Springfield to National Encampment in Philadelphia June 29 with Captain Sta Harvey Wilson. Convicted for forging Israe Kinney’s name. sentenced 15 months. J E Powers jailed two years for horse stealing and grand larceny. Daytin note: seventeen year locust outbreak as larvae threaten fruit trees in next month.
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