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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
2
A garbled OCR synopsis reports broad “Latest Nows” from Haltgton including casualties, commerce, and labor issues. It mentions U.S. and international events with references to Greece, Athens, and various states, noting suspected criminal activity and a series of disturbances.
A dense, garbled wartime style page reports on uniforms for miners, a fatal shooting at a Wabash Avenue site, Canadian vessel seizures near Fort Stanley, a fatal accident at a Midwest factory, a street eviction of a woman, a patent victory for Mell Mine Company, and multiple thefts by tramps across Michigan Central yards, with widespread depredations in farming districts.
A fragmentary paper discusses colonial New York governance from 1710 to 1700s, noting duty payments on pests, delegates in Congress from the era, and a Montgomery battlefield memorial. It mentions carting costs for church goods, and references early statutes and private papers preserved in the era’s records.
Mixed old dispatches report experimental butter exports from New York via Southampton to test grades and pricing, with private shipments and government oversight planned. Also in Washington a large doctors congress opens at Columbia Theater with notable attendees and a statue unveiling at the Smithsonian, plus railway accidents and a Senate free homestead bill passage details.
Barbara George, widow, sues the Vy press building firm for $3,500 in damages claiming emotional distress and harm after a vandalized grave site and related incidents tied to a drought crisis. The case alleges neglect by the cemetery company and seeks compensation for suffering and medical bills.
Australia reels under a severe drought as towns report dwindling water and pasture. Officials warn livestock losses and crop failures will worsen unless rains arrive soon. Government measures include land tax changes and relief plans to support farmers amid growing hardship.
A distressed notice from Port Orchard Washington describes a disputed dry dock project linked to a private corporation. The report mentions the site selection faced objections and possible rushed actions under exam by local authorities.
A boy died after a fight during a leapfrog game in New Orleans when John Fitzsimmons allegedly struck him with a blow to the jaw and heart. Reports from Guayaquil describe ongoing battles with insurgents as government troops gain prisoners. separate notices mention Franco-Argentine and Central American unrest, oil prices, and a colliery drowning in Durham.
Athens dispatch reports Greek forces victorious after a sharp clash near Velestine. The London Times correspondent confirms concurrent attacks at Velestine and Tatar near Pharanta, with both sides repelling assaults and strategic positions under heavy pressure.
A perplexing story describes Pantan from New York who opened an Italian banking venture on Peon avenue, later vanished. The bank claimed large deposits and significant monthly business, with warrants issued for embezzlement. three dozen more details hint at a widening scandal.
Market table lists prices for cattle hogs sheep and a wide range of grains and produce. Chicago quotes include No 2 white and red wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs potatoes and broom corn. New York notes butter and eggs with regional variations. Detroit Cincinnati and Buffalo markets show mixed cattle hogs and wheat prices with regional adjustments.
Detailed proceedings describe Morgan facing opposition over a proposed amendment to the homestead measure, with accusations of robbing public lands. The Senate postponed action on the bankruptcy bill and discussed various appropriations, with executive sessions and a debate over whether to publish details. The House adjourned to Monday after rule disputes and scheduling changes.
Joe Patchen the famous pacer sold at the Dexter Park horse exchange to Wo Marks for 15000 dollars after a spirited auction. The crowd of horsemen and spectators cheered as Dari McFoat of Philadelphia brought the bid to the top, about five minutes of bidding.
The 109th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States will convene at Eagle Lake Indiana marking the first time the assembly meets away from a population center. About 40000 Presbyterians in Illinois Ohio Michigan and Kentucky are counted among attendees and delegates from 31 synods are expected to participate. The gathering will seat 800 and host thousands as it convenes with Prof. John M Coulter in charge and John M Studebaker elected president.
A deadly basement blaze at a cold storage warehouse on Chambers Street New York injures and kills firefighters. Fifty firemen were overcome by toxic smoke as hundreds battled the flames prompting reinforcements and hospital care for the injured. A temporary emergency hospital operated opposite the blaze as rescue continued. Deputy officials warn of ongoing danger and the need for medical aid for all responders.
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