Breckenridge back in Congress and Tamanny politics
Old newspaper notes warn counting room deadlines for ads at 12 00 noon and free notices for daily and weekly Republican publications. The page praises Breckenridge’s return to Congress amid family and whisky interests, cites Wooster council progress, and critiques party figures like Croker Tom Johnson Reed and Steed. It mentions sugar trust profits, political maneuvering in Congress, and a local crime blurb about burglaries and a theatrical manager controversy.
Ohio Tax Plans and Political Strife Across Nations
The article critiques Ohio tax moves and the Lead Trust as political tools, labeling them as impositions on American industry. It highlights a broader debate within the Democratic party, tensions over tariff bills, and warnings to Republicans about vigilance in the upcoming congressional campaign. It notes Wooster University’s role and mentions widespread drinking area activity on Saturday afternoon.
The Daily Republican Shows Growth In Trial Report Coverage
The article highlights Wooster and Wayne County readers, noting many young men and possible minors, and questions what can be done to provide safe central leisure options to avoid liquor temptation. It praises The Daily Republican and Weekly Republican for thorough trial reporting and increasing circulation amid hard times, with trial subscribers rising steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Wayneounty
Republican
James C. Wiggins
Daily Republican
Weekly Republican
Sve
Differences in rulers and the times under Grover Cleveland
A reflective piece contrasts ancient Egypt under the Pharaoh with Grover Cleveland’s era. It questions cabinet influence, notes a sluggish domestic economy outlook, critiques tariff proposals, and references a visiting English reformer noting American life’s rough edges. Dated April 1894 in Mel Burpanh, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L’haraoh
Ugrover Claveland
Pharaoh
Grover
Clevalandes
Stead
Breckenriage
Senate of the United States
Cleveland
Mel Burpanh
Senator Voorhees Defends Income Tax Bill as Surplus Plan
The article reports Senator Voorhees arguing that the Wilson bill for an income tax will raise about 30 million dollars and, with government economy saving one million annually, will yield a 29 thousand dollar annual surplus to accumulate in the Treasury. He labels the plan a non-democratic, un-American tax aimed at building a Treasury surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voorhees
Wilson
Treasury
Maby
Sugaring the Trusts to Pass the Free Trade Tariff
A Pittsburgh Times special from Washington reports a sugar stock surge from near 90 to about 9 as proof that Democrats plan to secure Sugar Trust aid for the Wilson tariff by raising sugar duties to 40 percent ad valorem on raw and refined sugar plus an extra one eighth per cent per pound on refined sugar. Senators Smith of New Jersey and Brice of Ohio are linked to speculation. West of Missouri may be involved. The Whisky Trust faces pressure to back the bill, with threats to remove provisions raising the tax from 90 cents to 1.10 and extend the bonded period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sugar Trust
Smith
New Jersey
Brice
Ohio
West
Missouri
Sugar
Whisky Trust
Weekly Republican supplement tease for Wooster newspaper
The notice promotes a weekly Republican paper in Wooster offering complete reports from the Wiggs gins trial and other Wayne county news. It mentions five cent copies available at the office and appeals to Woosterites preferring the daily Republican while promising news from first hands by a regular staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE Rengican
Wiggins
Weekly Republican
Wooster
Testimony Grows in Wiggins Case as Prosecution Sums Details
Witnesses from Warsaw and nearby testify about Wiggins at the jail and in connections with a stranger and a supposed partner. Notable claims include a $600 payment, burned letters, and references to a lewd previous associate. Court adjourns to 1:30 p.m.
Confessions On Wiggins Plot Across Indiana and Ohio
A witness recalls meetings with Wiggins from 1843 to 1893, detailing strings of attempted killings, offers of money, and travels east toward Wooster and Fort Wayne. He describes pressuring him to murder a man named Mackey, threats, pistol warnings, and multiple jail exposures as authorities close in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Workman
Warsaw
Wiggins
Centre Street
Coridor
Stoner
Mathews
Eberiif
Wooster
Rostuscolo
van Wert
Mackey
Wiens
Pierce
Sam
Shaffer
Ft. Wayne
Gins
Indiana
Courtroom confusion over Mrs Brown and Mrs Kelly
A Berouist LICAN reporter notes a correction to a paper error claiming Mrs Brown was in court. Dr W Brown sits with Indian witnesses outside the room while a woman in a red dress is misidentified as his wife, who is later unclear. The pair appear closely attached to each other.
Courtroom testimony recounts evidence in Orrville murder case
Witnesses describe a manilla paper bearing Lake Grocery name found under a hat band and detail Mackey's testimony about Brown known as Doc Brown, Wiggins, and Snell in a prior murder and a divorce case. He testifies to a life insurance policy with wife as beneficiary and to events surrounding the shooting in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Urr’s Woods
Vincent Mith
Manilla
Adriver Lake Grocery
Sr Stetz
Mackey Tell
W A Mackey
William Albert Mackey
Baughman Town
Aced Snell
Cyrus Mackey
Mackey
Nan
Smith
Doc
Brown
Orrville
Wiggins
Mr Mackey
Metz
Jacob Snell
Sarah Snell
Witness alleges late nights with Wiggins and Mrs Snell
The testimony details repeated late night meetings between Wiggins and Mrs Snell, including sharing a lounge, hugs and kisses observed, and plans about the Snell farm. The witness claims they stayed up until 2 am on two nights and that a door was unlocked for entry. A contract involving Wiggins and a sale of a livery is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Mackey
Wiggins
Mrs. Sn@ll
T Love
Snell
James Wiggins
Arrestee Wiggins in 1893 Ohio murder case described
Testimony shows H A Stoner and deputy arrested James Wiggins in Silver Lake after identifying him as an accessory to the Mackey shooting near Orrville. Officers recovered a loaded revolver, examined letters, and noted a mortgage on a mare taken during the incident while Wiggins denied motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Stoner
Warsaw
Ind
Kosciusko County
Indiana
James Wiggins
Ayer
Silver Lake
Samuel Cutie
Hum
Mackey
Orrville
Stoner
Wiggins
Hancock's
Mr. Stoner
Gen Wiley
Les
Teason
John Wiggins
Goshen
Bir Gingery
Allen County
John
John Cargead
Ohio
Defendant's Arrest and Novem bater Visit to Wooster
Court opened with few spectators. Mrs Kelly, friend of Wiggins, remained the only woman present. Druggist Frank Gerlach of Wooster testified about Hall's preparation containing strychnine, found in Orr's grave, noting one eighth grain in the sample and describing strychnine as a poison with fatal potential. Cross-examination cited cases of higher doses with recovery. City Marshal Philip Ellgperman testified on the poison's finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Funek
Wooster
Mackey
Robison
Letta Blamk
Cogney
Clara
Mutual Life Insurance Bo
N Y
Clara Mackey
Shrab Snell
Fanckh
Wiggins
Pilica
Frank Gerlach
Ita
Philadelphia College of l
Harmacy
Zimmerman
Hall
Orr
Witness recounts Wooster visit and Wiggins arrest near election
Olver Hagerman testifies about seeing the horse Bob in stable near Warsaw and Wooster last August. Wiggins left Wooster in August and again in November, with notes on his appearance and whiskers. The witness details moving and visiting times, a letter identification by Mrs Luce, and events connected to post office business and estate settlement. Adjourned to 1:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hadd
Apple Eck
Wetter, Wooster
James F. Wiggins
Silver Lake
Ind
W. EL Rutter
James C Wiggins
Silver Ke
W M. Rutter
Ooster
J C Wiggs
M Butter
C Wiggins
Jod
W EE
Kidd
James Wiggins
Reek
Olver Hagerman
Indiana
Bob
Y Wearsaw
Wooster
Wiggins
Mary
Buckese Street
Mauches
Loel
Liverty Street
Snetland
Dianel Adams
Keyser
Snell
Sprague’s Corner
Daily ad rates note from Wooster paper
An advertisement blurb from The Daily Republican third page offers lime priced at 25 cents for 25 words or less for three days or a full week for 40 cents, claiming to be the cheapest advertising ever offered in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Republican
Wooster
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