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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
2
Fort Wayne dispatch reports Captain James J S White a congressman dies after an operation for obstruction of the intestines. His death saddens a wide circle of friends and fellow citizens as news spreads of the loss to the community and nation.
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The annual report of the United States Treasury shows total income and holdings, including $485,000,000 for certain government operations and reserves for retirement bonds. A trolley accident near Waterlon Cedar Falls left one dead, several injured, and sixteen passengers affected. The Hesperian steamer near Hatteras was stranded with total loss of the vessel.
British foreign office officials in London informed the United States ambassador of Gol. Joho Flay that London will not join a conference with Russia and Japan. The Government asserts it would withdraw from the Washington conference if pressed by these powers. Canada’s objections, fears of being outvoted, and the United States stance are cited as reasons Britain intends to attend the conference.
The Connecticut vote shows broad popular support for a constitutional amendment altering voter rights and state statutes. Supporters include native leaders and civic groups while opposition papers note limited organized resistance and party concerns amid a statewide press debate.
The Landes Daily Chronicle reports a London syndicate may be seeking a deal with the United States Government to purchase the Union Pacific Railroad. Through Consul General Osborne, the offer aims at a government sale by auction with speculation the price could approach £11,000,000.
Fragmented report records two prisoners condemned for death by gas at Opelika Alabama and a lengthy, garbled summary of the Nations Fishery Congress in Washington. It lists invited nations and aims to harmonize water safety, oyster and fish culture, and fishery legislation with broad international attention anticipated.
A late Telegram article reports Henry Bratnober, famed Rothschild mining expert, arriving in Tacoma from London via a long overland route, with mentions of gold finds and rising mining activity. The piece covers sugar prices in St Mudinela, Alaska burro shipments from Chicago, and Canada negotiating a 10.2 million loan in London to support debt payments and rail canal development.
Desperate miners threaten to lynch Mayor Weel of Seattle and Ty Wo Haward as leaders fail to move miners to the Yu kon headwaters. U.S. troops head to St Michael to preserve order amid fears of an uprising. A Dawson City escape plan collapses as Baraneff passengers face stranded prospects and renewed conflict.
The Postoffice Department favors broadening the money order system. First Assistant Postmaster General Heath argues money orders should be provided to all requesting households, citing rural correspondents and improving service. The department aims to boost revenue via increased money orders and fees while modernizing operations.
The Princeton University president Patton announced in chapel that any student involved in hazing or related offenses will be expelled. Freshmen, relieved by the strong stance, celebrate as discussions from New York influence policy reform.
Secretary Long plans to ask Congress for 1,500,000 dollars for next year to buy ammunition and bolster reserve power, with 1,000,000 devoted to arming ships and 500,000 to reserve supplies. a 15,000-dollar powder factory is also proposed. The piece also covers Woodford’s note to Spain on Cuba, Guatemala unrest ending, a deadly train platform fall, and various stock market and commodity updates.
Rain showers fell across Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, and Utah after weeks of drought. Farmers hailed the wet spell as drought relief, aiding pasture and winter wheat prospects while cattlemen faced continued water needs, with ground that had baked dry beginning to recover and pastures showing renewed promise for feed and forage.
The season's gate receipts show heavy earnings for clubs as New York Boston Baltimore and Philadelphia report substantial income from attendance. St Louis Cleveland Cincinnati and Chicago also post notable profits with several teams predicting sizable year end gains while overall attendance varies by market.
Attorney General McKenna says the government will not appeal the Union Pacific foreclosure suit. The reorganization committee has raised its bid from 4.745 million to 50 million, with two million minimums guaranteed. The road will be sold to the highest bidder. President MecWhey names A Benzinger of Bruanen Switzerland to paint a portrait for Vice-President Hobart. U S Court of Appeals in San Francisco rules tapioca flour taxed 2 cents per pound as starch.
Marysville horse buyer James P Carter was seriously injured in a runaway. In Lima Daisy Foeht, 14, died in a fatal fire. Samuel Foster, 64, died suddenly near Winchester. A Barnesville laundry fire caused $2,600 loss. Bessie Viers, 5, killed by a traction engine near Fostoria. In Manchester a dance incident left Ross Mowery and Marvey Peters injured but alive. Grist Cory near Ashtabula horse thrown. Leo Huth killed by wagon shaft.
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