Self Made Wasson Pioneer of Wayne County
David Wasson, born March 28, 1833 near Wooster, Ohio, left on a California gold rush to seek fortune, drove sheep to Salt Lake, then mined on the Pacific coast before returning home. He settled in Wayne township, built a handsome farm, and served as Wayne County treasurer, renowned for his independence, energy, and public spirit.
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America
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California
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Cincinnati
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Gold
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Dutch Bar Middle Fork
Amazon River
Hidordo
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Panama
C. K. Griffith
Doylestown
Michigan
New York City
Christian Stoll
J.acetta Franka
Chippewa Township
Watson
Fortuna
Settling Estates and Guardianships Across Multiple Cases
Several estate matters, guardianships, and executorships are noted with hearings scheduled or orders issued. Names include John McAlarrap, Ephraim Lehman, Law B McElhente, Moses Krough, Joanna Warner, David Hilly, Robt Major, Jacob Haflfelfinger, Wm Long, Lucian Graber, Wm Schuck, George Miller, Martha Keiffer, and others. Administrative actions cover bonds, appraisals, sales, deeds, and hearings set for May 1 and April dates.
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Ephraim Lehman
MckElhente
Moses Krough
Kogan
Faylur
Gall Real Estate
Joanna F Warner
John C. France
Gale
W Moulter
George Wo Miller
Jacob Miller
John Wo
Easterday
W A Craig
C M
Samuel and
Taylor
Miller Geo W Miller
Martha S Keiffer
Jobs S McKean
Maydal Ferguson
Margaret A
Emma K. Ferguson
F. Xs. Landes
George Landeg
N L. Royer
Mathias Arnald
Dantel Heller
John Verch
W A. Geltgey
Orphaik
Bertha M
Oran W. Geltgey
William and
Frank Mellinger
Christian Mellinger
Ephriam Lehman
Paul B. McElhenie
Neal McCoy
T. A McCoy
John Roesley
Wm Walger
Iva Daiger
Peter Clerc
Kuogene Hazelet
Iearing
Victor Gallagher
Mary M. Gallagher
Hattie Ulman
Otto Ulman
Eugene Schaffter
Qeo
Schaffter
David Rudy
Maria Wenger
John R. Moore
Andrew Stoore
Afterdained English Literature Meeting at Pardee Home
English literature notes describe a Wooster gathering at the Pardee home with hospitality and memories. Miss Roberts discussed Early English Religious Drama including Miracle Plays and Moralities, with readings by Miss Edith Botsford. The group plans one more meeting before summer. next focus shifts to pre-Shakespearean English.
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Old Pardee
Wooster
Gnesta
Milas Ethel Roberts
Miss Roberts
Thomas Heywood
Edith Botsford
Thursday Club covers Tintoretto and Veronese papers
The Thursday Club's closing meetings study 16th century Italian masters. Mrs Nevins discusses Tintoretto's drawing and impact in Venetian galleries while Miss Hilla reviews Paul Veronese, noting his skill and the vivid color and finish seen in Paris and Venice collections.
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Il Tintoretto
Venice
Miss Hilla
Mra Hilla
Paal
Dal
Paris
Paul Veronese
Von Kotze and Schrader Duel in Berlin
Count von Kotze and Baron von Schrader fought a pistol duel in Berlin. Schrader was probably fatally wounded while Kotze faced arrest and acquittal amid scandals. Von Kotze had practiced on his father in law’s estate Friedrichsfelde and boasted a perfect hit rate. Schrader received medical care. recovery possible if his condition improves. The Emperor William was notified and may decide on further action.
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Baron von Schrader
Schrader
Kotze
Count von Kotze
Court von Treschow
Atiedrichsfelde
Friedrichsfelde
von Kotts
Boydston Damage Suit Ends With Five Thousand Verdict
The Boydston damage case involving Mrs. Boydston of Chicago seeking $10,000 from Cleveland Akron & Columbus Railway over Solon Boydston's death at Orrville depot in October 1890 concluded with a verdict of $5,000 for the plaintiff. The trial spanned Wayne County Court of Common Pleas and Circuit Court, with multiple reversals and remands due to errors in verdicts and charges. The latest jury verdict returned this morning after a long trial, as Judge Dowell adjourned for a two-week break for medical treatment.
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Te Boydston
Chicago
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus &. R
Solon Boydaton
Orrville
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Boydston
Dowell
Wno
Wayne County Circuit Court
Tuesay
Wellington Stillwell
Miliersburg
L. Smyser
Jason
Johnson & Taylor
H. R. Smith
Geo. Smith
Rosa W Funck
Smyser
L Ft. Critchfield, Jr
Blood stained Cuban war letter from Maximo Gomez
A Cuban revolutionary letter from Maximo Gomez describes ongoing conflict with Spain, noting brutal treatment of wounded and civilians, and predicting continued warfare. It asserts military advantages, plans for spring campaigning, and calls for support against Weyler's forces. Also included are brief news blurbs on global events and local incidents.
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Spain
Syxon
General Weyler
America
Phillip II
Maximo Gomez
Ohio Legislature Passes Electric Execution Plan
In Columbus Ohio April 10 the house passed a senate bill to replace hanging with electric execution for criminals. The law takes effect July 1 1898 but applies only to future cases. The during the day the senate introduced and passed numerous measures including tax reform and county commission actions. The article notes divisions over repealing the Morganthaler tax inquisitor law and lists many bills across public works education and judiciary with multiple lawmakers named.
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Ohta Humane Society
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Park
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Welday
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McBride
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Straysell
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Benato
Vogt
Michigan
Shrypek
Fayetta County
Speier
Shatta
Geelnad Pojory
A. B. Coltze
Corumnus
Ocromley
Adjutant General
Cincinnati
Hutsinpillor
State Board of Architecture
McLaughlin
Shryook
Signal Corps and Hospital Corps
Probate
Common Pleas Court
Flowehmann
Balto
Ottawa school bill mocked by papers in Canada
The St James Gazette ridicules the Ottawa school bill calling it a farce and notes politicians will not fight for states rights while the Manitobans view the issue as purely political. The Globe accuses the opposition of obstruction that harms their own side.
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Lespes
St James Quazette
Ottawa
Charles Tapper
The
Globe
House of Commons
Winnipeg to Host Battle Over Parochial School Question
A forecast from Wiswsiea notes Winnipeg will see a major political clash as Sir Charles Tupper heads west after Ottawa's session. Conservatives invite him to run, Liberals push Hon Wilfred Laurier to oppose, with the parochial school question set to be the central issue in a likely historic election fight.
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Winnipeg
Ottawa
Charles Tupper
Wilfred Laurier
Forth Place
Canada
Ohio Legislature Debates Death Penalty and Public Welfare
April 11 report from Corunum Ohio covers house and senate actions including proposed measures on camp meetings and pauper children, plus a resolution for funding electric chair apparatus and a bill to abolish the death penalty. Also noted are bills on juror impaneling, architecture examinations, and probate distributions. Colonel John A Cockerill obituary details follow with life highlights and war service.
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Cang
Bolin
Spear
Ohio National Yard
Moore
Judiciary Committee
Confessing Holmes Confession Reveals Murder Obsession
A damaged newspaper page outlines a confession by an unnamed killer claiming 27 murders with possible further acts. It notes the writer’s disturbing self-portrayal, fascination with violence, and alleged moral collapse while seeking notoriety and money. The piece comments on the chilling, almost theatrical self-portrait and the author’s rejected attempt at remorse.
Murderer Found Near Tallmadge in Flora Stone Case
John Smith, a 17 year old farm hand from Troy, Ohio, is arrested for the murder of Alvin N Stone, his wife Flora, and Ira Stillson near Tallmadge. He had been discharged two weeks earlier by Stone and admits questions but offers no clear motive, though Flora Stone’s father suspects a connection to his attentions to her. The suspect, also known as Romulus Cotelli Smith, cooperates with investigators after initial denial and confession parts.
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Harrison
Honesdale
Wal . Dimmick
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Rank
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Shad
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John F. Parker
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North Bend
W H Harrison
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Oxford
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United States Senate
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John Smith
Axner
Alvin N Stone
Stone
Ira Stillson
Tallmadge
Smith
Ike
Romulus Cotelli Smith
Troy
N . Sears
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