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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1894
Page
2
In Wooster Ohio, testimony unfolds from Dr. Wiggins gang and conspirators linked to a Mackey murder plot. Brown testifies about threats, payment offers, and travel across Indiana Ohio and Lima as investigators parse motive and methods amid powerful Democratic and party-strife commentary.
Eight of Gossam's rulings have been reversed this term by the Supreme Court with two reversals this week and none sustained. Carlisle seeks another 350 million from Wall Street as gold bugs resist terms. A Wheeling China Co case claims labor pressure forced a retreat, seen as anti labor mischief. AQ attacks on Hill by free traders reveal fear of free trade defeat.
Invitations go out for a series of parlor events this April and May featuring well known social and literary circles. Mrs Dar Kauke’s j terminal incarceration hopes are noted as a social topic alongside Trinity Church matters.
Witnesses from Silver Lake recount meetings with J C Wiggins and a stranger, noting large sums of money, letters, and a rumored livery venture. Hotel clerks from Lima Ada and Wooster corroborate Wiggins trips and appearances with a man named Doc Brown, plus registered letters to J C Champion. The shooting of Bert Mackey is linked to these accounts, with medical testimony detailing a skull wound and uncertain recovery prospects.
Mrs. Sarah Brown testifies about Wiggins and a stranger named Mr Smith staying at her home. She recalls dinners, letters, a buggy trip to Newton Junction, and suspicions of impropriety as Wiggins discusses taking the stranger home. Cross examination shows Brown’s steadiness amid tense testimony and health fainting.
A court morning scene shows Dostor W Oster's arrival for the frst rnte since arrest. A sobbing woman with limited schooling, Mia Brow, appears worn and expects another birth. Mrs Kelly of Warsaw, Ind., seen near the enclosure, tried to pass oranges to Wiggins and asked if they contained poison.
April 17 reports a Senate hearing planned on the Seymour Lynching case amid a broad political clash. Bills debated include a biennial legislature session plan, capital punishment reform, and a prohibition on bar view obstructions in small towns.
Wasiisotes April 11 reports that a sustained decline of the court of claims may alter presidential bill approval practice. The court holds the president may approve acts within the 1 day window after Congress adjourns, per the constitution, challenging established usage. Judge Nott emphasizes contrary authorities and facts. Tennessee Miners Will Strike coal miners plan general walkout set for April 21, with United Mine Workers backing action. James B Wooldridge comments on district and coal company stance regarding the strike.
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment is advertised as a cure for chronic sore eyes granulated eyelids sore nipples piles eczema tetter salt rheum and scald head. Priced at 2 cents per box and available for sale by druggists.
Horse owners urged to use Dr Cady's Condition Powders to tone up the system aid digestion cure loss of appetite relieve constipation correct kidney issues and destroy worms. Sold at 25 cents per package by LauBake & Boyp druggists.
The State of Olio presents John Beeler as administrator with the will annexed of Davia Hoomard. An order of court allows sale by public auction on May 11 at 2 PM of the southwest quarter of Section 4 in Township 9, Wayne County, Ohio. Property appraised. terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with interest. secured by first mortgage. Also notices appointing administrators de bonis non and ex-administrator Samuel Taylor for other estates. debtors urged to pay and creditors to present claims for allowance.
April 17 report on the Old Block House once part of Fort Duquesne. The ruin lies in the Point district near the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers. Colonel Herron for the Schenley estate transfers protection to the Daughters of the American Revolution to preserve the Black House.
John H. Graver Porpalist candidate for mayor of Cincinnati announces he will mobilize 3,000 unemployed residents, transferring them by transport to Washington to seek work and relief. Gun safety unclear in fragment.
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