Spring election prompts Monday vote on school board
The piece urges Wayne County women and all Republicans to vote next Monday as the spring election shapes local taxes. It notes Mortons emissary in Ohio and Platts wire puller in secret mission, and criticizes Chandler of New Hampshire for vituperation toward McKinley and Reed’s supporters.
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Morton
Ohio
Platt
Wayne County
New England
Congress
Chandler
New Hampshire
McKinley
Reed
Free silver Democrats face party squeeze over Carlisle bid
Officeholders receive orders to back Carlisle as free silver Democrats risk being powerless inside their party with the President opposing them. Morton hints Congress should quit. a May 2 adjournment resolution follows. In Georgia's 11th district a contesting delegation was elected after a split. New York Republicans reject a single gold plank as national doctrine. Republicans favor sound money but oppose no money or minimal sums.
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Carlisle
Free Silver Democrats
New York
Senator Davia withdraws favorite son bid at Minnesota GOP event
The withdrawal opens the way for a McKinley endorsement and signals the downfall of the favorite son tactic. Wooster township residents can reach KX. T. Bechtel at his office or via an agent to handle township clerk affairs promptly, a point voters should consider before action.
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Davia
Minnesota
Wooster Township
KX. T. Bechtel
Righteousness and justice in New York finance debate
A fragment discusses mercantile conscience in New York, linking finance to actions toward Cuba and Spain, comparing to France aiding colonies and critiquing Britain in troubled times. The passage reflects a stance on national policy and economic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Cuba
Spain
France
Great Britain
Senators Waver on Cuban Question Stir Congress
The text notes that several United States Senators have weakened on the Cuban question. It asserts a reasonable resolution with a strong expected majority in both houses of Congress and broad public support, with people flooding representatives with demands for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Cleveland motor invention may spur suburban transit growth
If Cleveland's gasoline electric motor system proves effective it could accelerate the spread of suburban rapid transit lines for freight and passenger service, reducing dependence on poles wires or trolley systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Platt Faces Morton in McKinley Plot at NY Convention
Fragmentary text shows tension between Platt and Morton over McKinley support and tactics at the New York Republican State convention, hinting at loyalty shifts ahead of the St. Louis meeting. The piece references Prosperity's advance agent and Rams as McKinley allies.
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Platt
Morton
New York
McKinley
St. Louis
New York McKinleyites
Platt's NY convention shows McKinley sentiment
At the Republican State convention 109 of 740 delegates voted for McKinley as second choice despite Platt's leadership. The scene reveals strong McKinley support in New York even amid Platt's influence and Morton esteem.
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Platt
McKinley
Morton Himelf
New York
Sons and Fathers wins Chicago Record prize in $30,000 contest
The story Sons and Fathers earned first prize and $10,000 in the Chicago Record competition, attracting notice for inherent interest and strength. Pittsburg Times also prints it. Readers await how author Henry Stillwell Edward, once unknown, gains prominence. Gov Bushnell seeks reform of penitentiary board and cites precedent. If this signals a political sweep, it could affect his administration’s standing.
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Chicago Record
Pittsburg Times
Thut
Henry Stillwell Edward
Bushnell
Pension Payments Move to Checks Under New Bill
Congress passes a bill mandating pension payments by check and prohibiting in person payments. The rule excludes those away from payment points but protects residents near agencies like Columbus. The measure aims to end pensioners being exploited on pension day and curtail agency scenes. McKinley’s Texas operation faces trouble as Stars convention fights unfold. Reed and McKinleyites clash over delegates, while alliances with Allison’s camp shift power and threaten McKinley’s expected gains among voters.
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Congress
Columbus
State Journal
McKinley
Texas
Reed
McKinleyites
Allison
Lebanon
Carol
Card
Cleveland
Andrew Rudy
Rudy
Mr. Card
Wayne County
Stark
Hart Bill debated in Ohio House on electric interurban rails
The Loudonville Advocate reports Hon G W Brubaker sent a petition signed by citizens urging the Ohio General Assembly to pass the Hart Bill to authorize inter urban electric railways. The House committee reported it adversely, saying it would grant corporations undue privileges. The paper supports cautious expansion of electric railways while guarding against perpetual losses to the people.
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Lake Fork
Loudon Ville
G W. Brubaker
General Assembly
State of Ohio
House Committee
Ohio
McKinley Rally Praises Workers Over Bosses in New York
Tom Campbell of Cincinnati, now in New York, urges at Cooper Institute that eight out of ten workers support McKinley. He asserts McKinley’s victory would keep machinery running, put money in pockets, boost consumption, and deliver vitality and prosperity, while bosses fall short.
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Tom Campbell
Cincinnati
New York
Cooper Institute
McKinley League of New York
McKinley
South Dakota Republicans Press McKinley Platform
In Washington Senator Pettigrew pledged to block McKinley, but South Dakota Republicans in a state convention demanded delegates openly back McKinley and sound money. The move forces Pettigrew to voice his stance before his constituents allow him to represent them at St Louis. The episode reflects public demand for accountable leadership over political dictates.
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U.S
Pettigrew
Washington
McKinley
South Dakota
St. Louis
Hard telephone war hits old Bell monopoly in Midwest
The Central Upton Telephone Co. which runs Bell service across Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin except two counties in Ohio and parts of Iowa piled up 800000 debt last year and must issue 1690000 in 6 percent bonds to cover deficits and meet competition The company faces a large new annual interest charge and stockholders question where 5 percent dividends will come from The once independent Central Union drew competition and now bears the Bell burden while stockholders and the public blame the Bell concern
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Central Upton Telephone Co
Bell
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Lews
Wisconsin
Cuyahoga
Hamilton
American
Bell Co
Central Union
American Bell Company
Bell Concern
Elmersicney
South Chester
Jacob Troxer
Brachleyville
J.W. Houck
Wooster
Kobberg
Wilson
W. W. Baysinger
Doylestown
Medina Gazette Oub
Wean, Horr, Warner & Co
Lodi
E. Zimmerman
McVicker House
West Salem
A. H. Houser
F. L. Berry
Mr Houser
Joe Nice
Freeborn
Wadsworth
Ed Starter
Holmes County
Helmer
Orrville
John Higgins
Griggins
Franklin
James Lilley
East Union Township
Jonathan Snyder
Samuel Taggart
Miller
Cross Koye
Wm. Lawrence
Barnes
M.r. Franks
Moreland
Hoffman
Franks
Qld
McMillen
E. W. Naftzger
D. Braden
T. W. Orr
Hi. H. Strauss
W. FP. Wintersteen
Mohican Township
Manafield
William Garnes
William Harpster
Ashland County
Wayne County
Davis Goodman
Harpster
Traveler's Club Holds Musical Program at Mrs Cooley’s Home
The Travelers Club met at Mrs L Cooley’s North Market street residence on Tuesday afternoon. The program included Rise and Development of Music, Musical Selections, and performances by Mrs Wiley, Mrs Gray, Miss Pope, and Miss Saybolt. The ladies demonstrated German solos and duets with evident skill.
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The
Traveller’s Club
L. &. Cooley
North Market Street
Eeaks
Wiley
Copserva- Colo
Gray
Rellcal
Montaigne the Essayist in Thursday Club Talk
Attendance was light at the Thursday Club held at Mrs. M. F. Pyler’s home due to illness and another meeting. Members shared insights on Montaigne the Essayist with Miss Armour away, deeming the Frenchman selfish yet influential for breaking conventional writing and shaping a human, readable style that endures.
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M. F. Pyler
Ethel Roberta
Torquato
Bernardo Tasso
Armour
Burrowes
Ashland Press Notes Local Travel and Visits
Ashland Press reports Jas W Read in Albion before returning to Woolster Friday. Charlotte Eddy of Woolster stayed with aunt Mrs Coulter at Perrrysville. William Graham and daughters Annie and Faith of Wooster visited A S Graham at Loudonville over Sunday and Monday. Charles Painter covers the mail route from New Pittsburg via Reedspurg to Wooster this month and faced the storm bravely last Thursday.
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Ashland
Jas. W. Read
Albion
Woolster
Charlotte Eddy
Coulter
Perrrysville
William Graham
Annis and
Faith
Wooster
Graham
Loudonville
Charles Painter
New Pittsburg
Reedspurg
Motter to travel to obtain inheritance from Swiss government
Edward Motter, 32, son of Emanuel Motter of Mt Eaton, plans to depart for Switzerland in a few days to claim an inheritance of 88000 held by the Swiss government for many years. The tale traces back to 1840s events involving Felice Hod and connections to Mt Eaton and Wooster families as officials verify the heir and funds.
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Edward Motter
Emanual Motter
Mt. Eaton
Switzerland
Ne Ae Hy
Felice Hod
Guerne
Florian
Iof Wooster
Nicod
Japme
West Salem and Doylestown area notes mix of moves and plans
Local items document John Long hosting Hinchleyville farmers on April 18, Jacob Sommers to settle near Kidron, and West Salem discussing extensive lock works. Moves include Keiler Ratt to Doylestown from Sterling and Mra. Fortney visiting New Pittsburg. Multiple property purchases, farm shifts, and public notices appear, with election nominations in West Salem and a jail transfer in Mohican township.
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Hinchleyville
John Long’s
Jacob Sommers
Sqhnenberg
Kidron
West Salem
Keiler Ratt
Doylestown
Sterling
Mansfield
Camron
Big Prairie
A. Lake & Son
K. A. Seager
East Greenville
Mra. T. Fortney
New Pittsburg
Rewsburg
Sonnenberg
John Schneck
Geo. Whitman
Easton
Marshallville
Walsh
Barberton
Lewis
Franks
Frank Waltz
Aston
M.L. Shook
Marton
Jonna Baughman
Israel Baughman
Jackson
Canada Township
Simon Miller
Oak Grove
Ada
Menno Amstatz
Samuel Conrad
M. D. Tyler
Big Farm
Seville
J. W. Heckman
Mra
J . Dyer
Creston
New Littaburg
Frederick Rice
Mowery
Rebecca McConnell
Centennial Fond Finances Fall Short At Opera Benefit
The Wayne County Centennial Fund benefit staged by the Operatic Minstrels drew 395.60 in gross receipts, far from expected. Despite poor attendance and bad roads delaying performers, organizers vow renewed effort to fund the county centennial with lessons learned and praise for individual acts.
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City Opera
Wayne,County
Arorthy
Frank Cummings
Earl Plank
Prizes at masquerade ball in Academy of Music
It was decided to award prizes at the masquerade ball on Easter Monday under Morgen Stern Lodge. Awards include handsomest lady costume with white kid slippers from Wm Muaschenich, handsomest gentleman costume with slippers from W. A Hoatson Jr, best lady waltzer round gold belt from W.H Bradshaw, best gentleman waltzer round fine hat from G George, best comic costumes with gloves from H. B Griffie and ham from Charles Saul, best taken comic character with silk stockings from Qatsby & Kime and best taken comic character with silk umbrella from EK Geiselman.
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Academy of Music
Morgen Stern Lodge
K. of I
Wm. Muaschenich
W. A Hoatson, Jr
W.H Bradshaw
G George
H. B Griffie
One Ham
Charles Saul
Qatsby & Kime
EK Geiselman
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Paie
J. H. Todd, M.D
L. A. Yocum, M.D
Drs. Todd & Yocum
W. Liberty 81
Wooster, O
John J. Kinney
Drs. Lehr & Kinney
West Libert 81
Nprague’s Corner
John A. Gann
Epitvopal Church
Hye
H. A. Hart
New Lutheran Church
N. Y . Bye and Ear Institute
G.W Ryall
Drs. Stoll & Ryall
North Market
North County
Dr Stoll
Beall Avenue
Bowman
J. V. Stahl
E. Liberty St
Archer House
Republican
Rae Che
Ares
Peace Basen Ae
Fraser Ures
Ates
CS Ars
Ali
A. We
Biaterra Menaure
Grosvenor
Grant
Longstreet
Stars and Stripes
China
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Chicago
America
Congreso
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Henee
Hickman
D. J. Firestone
Omne
Ed. Childs
McIntire
G. E. Thorne
E. A. Green
F. M. Webster
Daineenanebrts
P. F A
Wooster Book Bindery
Jacob Fischer
Frick's Block Wooster
F. W. Platt
Wm. Shibley’s
Mrakins
Cotm Baumorous
Syracuse
N. 4
Celluloid Company
Acker
Acker Medicine Co
Chambers St
Harrison
Georgia
MckKnteley
Manly
Los
Quay
Allegheny
County
Coramittad
Pri
Tagso
Montaigne
F.J. Cheney
Romanuef
Mystic Circle
George Flumer Tambes
Harley Zigter
Fred Faber Bones
Frank du Bois
Rube Bechtel
Will Crites
Chas Curry
Will Myers
John ‘Orsch
Harley Zigler
Cnas
Ruth
Sonn Forsch
Mr Prank DaBdis
George Faber
Hany Zigler
Harry Sweeney
Wikprise
Chas
Wy Myer
John Fors Frankerrelag
Cerin Earl Plank
Black Brigade
Forbes Alcock
Tergt
Wonster Operatic
Lattasburg
Lucy” &Ind
Wooster Club
Opera House
Agan
Oluti
West Lebanon
Eef
Ayers
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
S Fortress
Millerton
Dutchess Co
N.Y
David Kennedy
Sir
Kennedy
Thomas Dye
Tur Wooster Republican
Will McClarran
East North Street
Scotts
Tessa
W.H. Wiler
Proctor & Chail
H. B. Odenkirk
Moosie Koome
East Liberty Street
Laubach & Boyd, Wooster
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