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Newspaper

Wayne County Herald

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1897

Page

2

Avalanche destroys part of monastery in the Alps

Reports from around the globe describe an avalanche that collapsed part of the left wing of the great monastery of BL Bernard. Monks escaped serious injury as they took refuge and tunnelled through snow to safety. frostbite affected several. The scene is part of a broader world intel brief noting political and crime developments, including a disputed death claim concerning Dr Arcante in a prison.

Bernard Sete Tama Efcat Tasges Chiew

Fifteen Miners Die In Parral Mine Disaster

Mexican special dispatches report a deadly explosion at a Parral area mine killing fifteen miners. Fire officials say the chamber collapsed and workers were crushed. a large blaze consumed the site, with losses around 80,000 dollars and 10,000 in insurance. The incident forces temporary layoff for about six dozen workers.

Fire Sweeps Fort Wayne and Anderson Plants

A destructive fire at Fort Wayne damaged Morgan & Co hardware and allied firms, with stock losses at Nathan & Elieheuner and Reary hardware. Total property loss estimated at 160000. In early reports two other buildings burned, several Dreamen injured by falling walls. Separately fire damaged American Pinteil Company works at Anderson, injuring about 480 workers and causing heavy insured losses. repairs expected within several days.

Fort Wasties Fort Wayne Morgan & Co Nathan & Elieheuner and Fira American Pinteil Company Anderson Ind

Government to adopt gold standard in Yokohama project

The government decides to switch to a gold standard at a rate of five yen per gram. The smallest gold piece will be worth five yen, and silver withdrawals are planned. The new project starts operation in Ulubor.

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Oldtime Circus Shuffles Out Several Figures

A fragment notes 8500 left, Lilien Delitane a Bogian and manager of ne satu revahormer in Bayers ton, Munce Indiana, parting with $5 owned by Mr Grey aheuner, Deluye 4 on Winlow ghiss worker, and camuut sperk Raghist. Oldcat showman Dead. Moatthaw barkiey aged 17, oldest showman in United States. Born in England, remained in circus business from youth, forced to retire. John W. law of Fairmount West Virginia committed deed by taking rough o rats, he leases nine children, with dying nearly ayenrogen, no reason given for $3 into new.

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Fatal Crossing Accident Near Pemoroce Station

A Caldwell County Kentucky woman named Miss Gent Laes was fatally injured after being struck by a tram while attempting to cross the tracks at Pemoroce Station. Hopkinsville men provided aid but she succumbed to injuries. In a separate note, a telegram from Athens reported King George's potential acceptance of the allied powers demands.

Laes Caldwell County Pemoroce Hopkinsville Aky King George Athens London George

Flood Recedes After Severe Monongahela River Flood

In Pittsburg the cold wave reliefs inundation as Monongahela and Allegheny rivers fall from peak levels. High-water marks flood damage inland with dozen rail lines blocked and mills forced to close. Estimate exceeds 1.6 million dollars with eighteen deaths reported in surrounding towns and counties.

Pittsburg Pitaburg Vormaurg Flarser Moore Monongahela Monongahela Valley Yonghogheny Alana Benvard

Indiana Women May Not Vote Case Before Supreme Court

The Indiana Supreme Court hears Helen M Gougar’s challenge to vote in a general election. Justices consider whether existing Indiana law grants women the privilege of suffrage and if vote eligibility aligns with the U S Constitution. The court analyzes if prohibitions conflict with constitutional provisions and federal law.

Cocwon Aganat Helen M. Gougar Supreme Court Indiana Supreme Court Helen M Cangor Tiehney United States

Colorado business delegation seeks rail and state links

A large Denver driven party of businessmen and trade leaders will tour the Southwest for three weeks in midwinter visiting Wisconsin Tennessee and Louisiana to study resources and railway facilities with the aim of fostering closer economic and political ties between Colorado and the Southwest states.

Denver Colado Hiatestrat Boards of Trade Bate Teoe Miaseqtra Tennessee

Feud Flares in Oklahoma Territory Killing Three

A violent feud between the Hur Qno and Grisso families in Oklahoma taints the Creek country. A white man killed one, a posse attempted arrest, and tensions mount as settlers fear renewed attacks. Militias stand ready, trains and armories prepared, with plans to move settlers if the conflict worsens.

John Groasom Oklahoma Territory Oklahoma Hur Qno Grisso Whyel Truex Jatin Cereaseam Owe Creek Country

In Favor of Miners Arbitration Report Emerges

A legislative committee report supports arbitration for mining labor disputes. It proposes a five member board with two chosen by mine owners, two by miners, and a neutral fifth. The draft agreement binds wages before strikes, prevents lockouts, and requires grievances to go to arbitration. The plan aims to resolve differences through neutral mediation.

Legisvative Dewar Coonie Leaderille Menera Irion Rine Ownaers Arbrten Gothales Alall Renain Board of Aebatration Stout Adecminn Dhe Ft ‘da AL Orzo Sribeta Cnm Arbitration Board

Alaska Boundary Treaty Provisions and Commission Roles

The text outlines the Alaska Boundary Treaty text as released by Secretary Olney and Minister Pauncefote, detailing the appointment of one commissioner from the United States and one from Great Britain, their powers to appoint surveyors and assistants, funding responsibilities, and the method to mark the 141st meridian for international purposes. It notes the treaty aims to establish the meridian, bear costs shared by both governments, and set the initial point near Mount St. Elias with a limit of twenty geographical miles from the initial point.

Longeht Olney Paukcetote Ines Julian Paunectote United States Great Britain Ball Carly Ng Sfarch Saad Meridia St Khas

Fonsdeviela kills Ruiz in Cuban prison cell

A Spanish governor Fonsdeviela killed Dr Itvardo Ruiz after brutal interrogation in a Cuauhanacao prison. The Associated Press reports Ruiz, an American citizen, died from a club strike to the head. The incident prompted outrage and questions about governor’s conduct. Meanwhile a river coal miners strike near Pattshort began, seeking 24 4 cents per bushel in the first pools and the north fork area, with likely wider action along the Monongatets rivers.

Travano Key West Fla Ghivetto Associated Cress Itvardo Ruiz Cuanahacoa Fonsdeviela Cuanahacna Ruiz Fons Devicia River Coaliners Pattshort Alwad Toorth

Turbulent Fronts Loom Over Crete and Balkans

A wartime dispatch from Larissa claims 20,000 Greek troops concentrating as fighting nears Crete. Reports from the Black Hills reserve plan reveal 42 townships to be added, displacing 25,000 residents, with timber areas and gold-bearing land affected. Claims of Sultan mobilization foresee 200,000 troops across Greece and Bulgaria, while Turkish officials deny insurgent clashes near Voukellex and report only one officer and sixty men escaped.

Larissa Greece Grrevk Crete Black Hills Cleos Forral Fine Bulgaria Rom Constantinople Voukellex

American railways outpace German system in report

A German commission studied American railroads and found them faster, more comfortable, and better priced than European lines. The report, sent to the State Department via Consul Mulhallan in Chemnitz, contrasts schedules and amenities, praising the New York to Chicago service.

State Department United States Muulrghan Chemnitz Europe Ty Aqual New York Chicago

Market Rates Across Cities Hit Varied Ranges for Cattle Hogs and Grains

A compiling of regional market quotes shows Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York reporting cattle prices from $2.50 to $5.25, hogs from $2.00 to $4.75, sheep up to $5.25, and grains including No 2 red wheat around 88 to 86 cents, No 2 corn 20 to 24 cents, oats 16 to 23 cents, rye 31 to 38 cents, with butter at 15 to 20 cents per pound and clover seed near $4.79 to $4.80. Regional dealers list prime shipping ranges and mixed lots across multiple dates and grades.

Chicago Indianapolis Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York

National Solons Detail Proceedings of Senate Debates

The Senate focused on Cuban policy with three resolutions calling for Sanguily’s release, a presidential protest and naval pressure, while debates on Indian affairs and appropriations dominated the week. The House approved international monetary talks and rail labor arbitrations, with intense gallery exchanges coloring the sessions.

Notes from current events and rumors in early 20th century media

Notes report Mrs Booth-Tucker relocating from Brooklyn to New York, a rumor that Der Join Hamilton may head Elgin insane asylum, and that canal traffic value nears 1.1 billion. Also mentions Joseph Murdock of Scott County Va returning home after a murder case, Linda’s death, and the London railway carriage murder case with public demonstrations following the burial.

Mra Booth-Tuecker Booth-Tucker Salvation Army Brooklyn New York der Join BR. Hamilton United States Marine Corps Elgin Suez Canal United Btaten Gienera Penfield Cairo Joseph Murdock Scott County Bud" Lindsay Virginia Linda Camp London

Marriages and Deaths Accidents and Local News From Ohio

A long list of local items from Ohio towns includes a Norwalk death by stomach cancer at 9 Reading tenor, a fire at Tarvis beer depot in Ashland with 200 kegs lost, and assignments affecting Maurice Lustiz Aquor dealer. A son of William Turner saved from a floating stack fire at Portsmouth, while James S. Baker’s Wheelersburg store assets are placed at 3 000 with liabilities 2 000. A marriage is noted at Winchester for Lizzie Highland to Samuel Jugby, and several burglar indictments arise in Wayne Holmes counties. Cora Swissheim, sought for infant death in Julisboro, is traced to Chillicothe.

Maser Dros P Diddreth Reading Norwalk Tarvis Ashtanud Maurice Lustiz James S. Baker Wheelersburg George M. Cahorn JB. Dubisen Koe William Hrink Chclevilly Oield Adrian Samanel Walker Manchester Noty Carrie Coxey General S Cover Autinisnt Masilon Athlon Columbus Sara Alispentes Hithoertoas Saye Garls Mar Delaware Bard of Teamteo Newtoy Dgernelt Maape Colmnabue Morctog Ermpaiter Cammit Senda Walt S al de Walveley Caput Leon Dave Lorbick N. J. Pancake Nissen Cortett Madison County Wigchester James Wilkerson Oliver Tombleson Wilkerson W. S. Stewart Cambridge 4 &M Wesley Melleary Camwnbridge Melleary Ton Athire Henry Foltz Pennsylvania Crestline Tim Cino Yortz Folta Foltz Foltzias Grand Jury Ot Weaver Wayne Holmes Richard Lee Appo Creek Elmer Gasman Tirplartzang Testionos Perry Bristow Leo Berry John Loveers Elmer Gesselman John Harley Leo Berry Goul Neghboring Ohio Penitentiary Sue Chillicothe

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