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Wooster Republican

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Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1891

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G A R Encampment Concludes with Installations and Reforms

The final session of the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Detroit features installation of new officers led by Commander Palmer. Amendments pass on post location votes and membership rules. memorials and annual dues revised. a new flag presented amid silver anniversary rites.

Vearey Demoir G. A. RB John A. N Phil Sheri Sheridan Oglesby Ilinois Memorial Hall Decatur Dlg Adjutant General Burdett J Winahiiaston Palmer Cating G.A.R Sons of Veterans Saray United States A. R Beath Philadelphia Nef Veazay Grand Army of Lect Palmer Grand Army of the Republic Venzey Palmer Pew Sherman Admiral Porter Nice Hannibal Hamlin Charles Devins Council of Administration Grant Cottage Mount McGregor National Council of Administration of the Grand Army of the Republic Ohio Grant Middleport Pennsylvania William McClellan Pittsburg West Virginia C. W. Hart Buchanan John Palmer GAR Detroit Rutland

Meeting of the National Letter Carriers Convention Closes

The National Letter Carriers Convention proceedings report a committee recommendation on a resolution, with officers listed including President C. Beaton and Secretary J. Victory. Delegates from San Francisco New York Boston Cleveland and other cities attended as the resolution was adopted and the finance committee favored changes in the pension act.

A. E. Smith San Francisco J. P. Victory New York City Trenenr H. W. Crane Washington Ca T-Arms D. W Orleans Boston Cleveland W. J. Kent

Fourth of July for the World movement plotted in New York

A group from the Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution proposes Cancovary Day and a world Fourth of July. A meeting is planned in Independence Hall Philadelphia on Oct 11 12 and 18 by the Pan American Republic can committee to organize the Horm league and adopt a general address. Suggested authors and speakers include Rev Edward Everett Hale Colonel Et Allen Professor J H Burgess and John Clark Ridpath.

New York Sons of the Revolution Independence Hall Philadelphia Pan-American Republic Can Horm League Edward Everett Hale D. D Boston Et Allen J. H. Burgess John Clark Ridpath Inna

Engineer Chief Arrives to Resolve Labor Dispute

P M Arthur head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers arrived at the Pacific hotel in Chicago from Cleveland. Engineers on the Louisville New Albany and Chicago road contest a clause in a March amendment claiming it costs about 25 cents per day. Settlement is expected to be amicable.

Chlcagy P. M. Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Trdnd Pacific Hotel Cleveland Brotherhood Engineers Louisville New Albany Chicago Mr. Arthur

Rain Producers in Texas Await Rainmaking Trials

A westbound Texas and Pacific train carried a party led by General Dyrenfurth and balloonist Dr. Rosell to conduct government funded rainfall experiments. The team includes Professor Casler chemist Draper and meteorologist Curtis with equipment to test rain production in the Upper Strata. The Nelson Morns ranch at Blidland hosts the tests with all materials needed to induce rainfall if feasible.

Texas Fort Worry Tex Ang Creneral Dyrenfurth Myers CW Casler Dr. Rosell Chemst Paul A. Draper George W Curtis Rannels Nelson Morns Ranch Blidland

Ingalls Speech Stirs Chantauqua Crowd on Second Century

Senator Ingalls electrified a Chantauqua audience with a talk titled Problems of the Second Century. He denounced the full treasury scheme and defended enfranchisement, blaming northern lethargy for the move's defeat. The large gathering, including alliance men and homelaters, gave a hearty reception.

Atlanta Ang Ingalls Ingalla

Snakes Eggs Found By Farmer Near Sulphur Springs

Farmer Shutt of Sulphur Springs county finds six round eggs in a cranberry marsh. He brings them home in a basket for children but heat hatches only five black snakes with one eye failing to hatch.

Peta. Breyars O. Ang Shutt Sulphur Springs

General Greelay Assigned to Munich Conference Duties

Brigadier General A W Greelay chief signal officer US Army is ordered to go to Munich Bavaria to attend the meteorological conference and the international polar commission meeting there in August and September 1891. After adjournment of the polar commission he will return to his station in this city.

Washisuton A W Greelay US A Munich Bavaria International Polar Commission Polar Commission

Japanese subjects unable to use new copyright statutes

The secretary of state reports that the Japanese minister of state believes Japanese subjects cannot access the benefits of the recent U S copyright laws under existing imperial laws.

Washmnatox Japan

Murderer McManus Granted Temporary Stay by Governor

Philadelphia murderer John McManus received a gubernatorial respite on October 29 to seek a pardon before the board. The execution date had been set for the 20th of the month.

Hakkissana, Ang John McManuse Philadelphia Andil Board of Pardons McManus

Long-lived resident Jouret Dies at 112 in Ils

William Green aged 112 years and 9 months died here. Born in Ireland he retained his mind to the end though blind for several years.

Poison Ivy Troubles and Blood Purifier Claim

The passage notes exposure to poison ivy after contact with hands or face, worsened by heat and sweating, with flares returning. It touts Hoods Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that allegedly removes poison from the blood and cures related skin ailments.

Hlood

When a Man Receives Answered Prayer He Goes to Work

A brief meditation notes that when prayers are answered a man acts on the result and takes initiative to shape his fate through effort, implying a practical turn from supplication to labor.

Sulphur Bitters Cited for Health Savings Over Ten Years

A reader states over the past decade Sulphur Bitters saved him from expensive medical bills, noting a dramatic drop in costs in the last two years and claiming jaundice was cured, citing his Hoboken contact as proof.

Boyd Hoboken

Questionable Detox Claim Promoted With Scotch Remedy

A short, dubious health note urges readers to take a so called cleansing medicine and then purchase a blood purification bottle called Scotch Sarsa anita at a price of zero cents per bottle. it promotes unverified treatment as a cure.

Revival in Trade Hopes Surface as Fall Approaches

R G Dun and Co reports cautious optimism in its Weekly Review of Trade. Crop prospects brighten, foreign grain demand grows, while iron and some textile markets weaken on rail and price pressures. Western commerce shows mixed signals but overall improving activity amid ample supplies and cautious lending.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Boston Philadelph Pitas Cleveland Cincinnati de Parpitare St. Louis Minneapolis St Paul Omaha Kansas City Louisville Nash Montgomery Memphis Savannah Jacksonville New Orleans

Quadruple Lynching in Henry County After Farmhouse Fire

News from BirnwinuuaM Alabama reports a farmer Willam Davis was driven from his home as his family died in a fire. Ella Williams confessed to setting the blaze with oil and revenge. Suspects William Williams Wills Lowe and Eliza Lowe were captured near Abbeville but mob violence killed them as they were taken to jail. Bodies disposed in a river.

Birnwinuuam Ala Henry County Willam Davis Ella Williams William Willams Wills Lowe Eliza Lowe

Australian Farmers Back Free Trade Surge

Australian farmers and sheep shearers hold large meetings in favor of free trade arguing it benefits their interests. Miners join the stance though concerns about rotation and urban manufacturing impact are noted as politicians foresee shifts in colony sentiment soon.

Victoria, Aug

Tramp Died Buried Alive After Stone Collapse At Weinsburg

A tramp went to the house of Mr Swatshemer near Weinsburg asking for food and work. He dug a hole to bury large stones. a stone fell in and crushed him, death occurring immediately.

Swatshemer Weinsburg

Dr Pierce's Blood Purifier Discovery Promises Cure

An 19th century promotional claim extols Dr Pierce's Blood Purifier and Vitalizer as a universal cure. The text asserts the remedy purifies blood to cure disease and offers a money back guarantee, claiming remarkable efficacy.

Pierce Morey

American Balline Promotes Purity and Efficiency

The notice touts Balline as increasingly popular with claimed purity and efficiency. It urges readers to ask their player for it and asserts Simmons Liver Regulator carries no danger. It ends with a proverb about thieves stealing peace of mind.

Simmons Liver Regulator

Dr Nage’s Remedy Claims Infallible Cure for Catarrh

Odd promotional text asserts that Dr Nage’s atrh Remedy fully cures catarrh with all its head and throat symptoms. It promises permanent relief and a $500 forfeit, endorsements from the World's Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo, N Y, and a terse warning that a brief word suffices.

Nage Buffalo N. Y

Fragmented OCR: Regulator Reference Lost in Error

Incoherent OCR text shows garbled phrases with no clear entities or events. The readable portion mentions a regulator and a vague reference but lacks identifiable people places or dates to summarize into a coherent item.

Ripper Around Again Slashes Elderly Woman in Whitechapel

An elderly woman, 70, was found dying after a dark Whitechapel alley assault. A bloodied razor was recovered and a suspect was arrested. The police theorize self harm to fake a murder for life insurance, but physicians doubt the self-inflicted wounds.

Lonxpon Wolf Whitechapel Eeton

Fatal family quarrel ends in Cincinnati shooting

In Cincinnati on August 10 George F. Nieman, a shoemaker, was shot and killed by his son Charles F. Nieman, 20, at their German Street home after a long family dispute. The son, awakened by the quarrel, shot the father after the father raised a weapon. Charles surrendered to police and is held at Oliver Street station. he is assistant secretary of the Cincinnati Insurance Company.

Cincinnati George F. Nieman Charles F. Nieman German Street Anna Emma Oliver Street The Cincinnati Insurance Company

Apple Jack Prospects Look Bright Across Eastern Pa

Farmers in eastern Pennsylvania anticipate a strong apple crop this fall leading to a large distillation of apple jack. Prices are quoted at 32 per barrel, well above the usual range of 123 to 174 dollars. Berks county hosts seven unused distilleries and more may resume operations by next month. Distillers must pay an internal revenue tax of MK cents per gallon and file production reports.

Reavis Pennsylvania Schuylkil Valley

Yacht Nay Disaster On Dorchester Day Claims Many Lives

A yacht accident off Dorchester Day left twelve aboard Nay including Captain Jo Burke and Skipper Burke. Four men and five children died as the vessel capsized in a light breeze. survivors clung to the overturned hull until a passing boat rescued them. Bodies of the victims were recovered.

Bostos Ang Dorchester Nay Jom Burke Burke Thera Thaidens Manthon Nellie Burke James Burke Thomas Armat Annie Carmody Vincent Burke Fergus Churchill Thomas Ballard Pac Ny

Plaintiffs sue fifteen Haughville citizens for damages

John W Abbott and Edward Benson allege they were roughed by White Caps in Haughville. They claim arrests, beatings, and a lamp post hanging by the group. Each seeks 1000 dollars in damages in fifteen cases.

Indiasnapoliz John W Abbott Edward Benson Haughville Abbott Benson Sinvar

Indian Girls Made Happy

Washington orders resume ejecting intruders from the Choctaw nation. During suspension of removal non residents have married into the tribe with as many as thirty marriages in a day in some localities. White men who intermarry become adopted citizens and cannot be removed.

Lrrtte Rock Washington

Sermon on the Color Line at Twenty-Third Baptist Church

Rev Dr Oakes of Manchester NH preached on Shall We Move the Negro at the Twenty third Baptist Church in New York Aug 10. He opposed movement for removal of the Negro arguing he is a good citizen and would be alright if left alone by friends who were too numerous.

New York Dr.Oakes Manchester NH Twenty-third Baptist Church

Worker boiled alive at Salem mill accident

William Hale Well, an employee of the Salem wire and nail mills in Findlayay, fell into a caldron of boiling water and lime. He survived ten hours, remaining conscious despite terrible injuries as flesh peeled away in great chunks.

Clerk Bert Kim Confesses Theft From Grocer

INDIANAPOLIS Aug 10 Bert Kim clerk for James O Neil grocer was arrested on embezzlement charges and admits taking daily sums from 50 cents to $1.50 over six months professing a sick wife and a $10 weekly salary as insufficient support.

Indianapolis Bert Kimball James O'Neil

Union Confederate Veterans appoints division generals

In New Orleans on August 10 General J B Gordon heads a general order that names A H Colquitt as major general of the Georgia division, W H Jackson as major general of the Senne-sames division, and Tap as major of the Arkansas division.

United Confederate Veterans New Orleans J. B. Gordon A. H. Colquitt Ceoria W. H. Jackson Senne Sames Arkansas

Sunday at Cape May and presidential visitors attend church

Sunday at Cape May reported that President Harrison did not attend divine services. Postmaster General Wanamaker and James B. Clarkson attended Presbyterian services. George W. Boyd dined with Kent Harrigon and Mr. Clarion.

Cape May Gare May Harrison Yesterdy Wanamaker James Clarkson George W. Boyd Kent Harrigon My. Claron

Iowa Cyclone Sweeps Through Iowa Towns

A cyclonic wind storm during a brutal heat wave damaged Humestone Corydon Centerville Ottumwa Agency and other towns. The Keokuk and Western railroad roundhouse and several roofs were destroyed and fields of grain ruined. Courthouse at Corydon unroofed, churches and depots damaged. telegraph lines down and businesses unroofed. No deaths reported though property losses are high.

Ortainva Humestone Corydon Centreville Ottumwa Agency Keokuk A. Demps H Peterson Harper, McIntyre & Co Franklin Park Batavia

Intense Heat Breaks With Sudden Lightning Display

Chicago officials report the city’s hottest day of the season followed by a late afternoon storm. A bolt of lightning struck near Hermitage avenue and Polk street, sending two large fireballs into the street and injuring a few bystanders including a girl lightly burned.

Chicago Hermitage Avenue Polk Street

Wind gusts cause alarm along waterfront at night

A late night wind storm rattled doors and smashed windows along the waterfront. Several tugs reportedly saved people from drowning after boats capsized, though details are scarce and no serious injuries are confirmed.

BurFato

Dedication of St Michaels Roman Catholic Church at Long Branch

The St Michaels Roman Catholic church in Long Branch was dedicated yesterday by Bahop O Farrel of Trenton. Rev John K Keane of the Catholic University delivered the sermon. The building cost may be substantial with much of it already subscribed from notable donors including Drexel George W Childs General Thomas T Eckert Daniel Dougherty John A McCall Colonel Hildreth and the Memory. George and Jeremiah Curtis presented a magnificent altar to the church as a memorial to his brother.

Asbury St Michaels Roman Catholic Long Branch Bahop O Farrel Trenton Kight John K. Keane Catholic University of the United States Drexel Greorge W Childs Cieneral Thomas T. Eckert Daniel Dougherty John A McCall Colonel Hildreth

A Terrible but Painless Affliction

NeW PHILADELPHIA Ams 10 Three weeks ago Benjamin Bewerbury a well to do farmer residing five miles west of this place had Inshack broken by a deass hatn door falling upon him He is still living and fully conscious but paralyzed from the middle of his body to the lower extremities He suffers no pain has a fair appetite and rests well at night He is despondent and desires death He is about 54 years old and has a family His case attracts considerable attention.

New Philadelphia Benjamin Bewerbury Riserbury

Mine Blast Kills One in York Colliery Lift Tunnel

A blast in the second lift tunnel at York colliery near PorTs ville released gas which ignited from naked lamps. Thirteen men were burned, with one fatality James Riddibeck. Eight others suffered minor burns and two were seriously hurt Charles Sowers Scott Brubaker and David Davis. mine damage was slight after dynamite extinguished the fire.

PorTsvile York James Riddibeck Charles Sowers Scott Brubaker David Davis

South Charleston Doctors Baffled by Miss Mayeston Sneeze Case

South Charleston physicians are baffled by Miss Mayeston who is sneezing to death. She appears to suffer a nervous disorder combined with hay fever and the lingering aftereffects of a severe grip from last winter.

SprimarreiLp South Charleston Miss Mayeston

Accident at Erne yards Injures Sam Springer severely

Marion Aug 10 Sam Springer was pinned between two cars during a switch at the Erne yards. His right shoulder fractured several ribs broken and internal injuries reported leaving his condition critical.

Marion Sam Springer Erne

Somerset man praises Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Baths

A Somerset County resident, W H Miller of Stoyestown, Va, reports near lifelong kidney trouble cured after four weeks at the Invalids' Hotel. He credits the Worlds Dispensary Medical Association and the institute for relief, urging others to consider their treatment before consulting local physicians.

W OH Miller Stoyestown Sispensary Medical Association Inlands’Hotel Union Canada Mexico South America Hue Somerset

A Christian Brother Arrested in Des Moines Case

A Des Moines detective arrested Fr Donor In an arrest tied to a Vatican cemetery dispute. The church faced removal efforts causing damage to the cemetery fence and gravestones. Other suspects linked to the plan were noted, with Henry Schroe named among those involved.

Oder Mbroeder Des Moines

Drowning at Lake Pewaukee Involves Four Prominent Youths

At Lake Pewaukee near Minwatkie four young people aged between 1 and 20, children of businessmen Louis Kindling Peter Barth and Leopold Siegler, drowned after a small boat capsized following a collision with Arquall. Seven others struggled in the water as the craft sank quickly during a brief excursion at the popular resort.

Minwatkie Lake Pewaukee Albert Emma Barth Martha Kindling Clara Siegler Louis Kindling Peter Barth Leopold Siegler

Chicago butcher shot by friend at Greenwich Street

Arnold Hartman a 21 year old Chicago butcher was accidentally shot at 28 Greenwich Street by Cassino Klee while Hartman tried to take the weapon from his friend. The bullet pierced Hartman near the heart and he was rushed to hospital with doubtful prospects of recovery. Hartman exonerated Klee in a post mortem statement and Klee was released from custody.

Chicago New York Arnold Hartman Greenwich Street Cassino Klee Hartman Klee

Alleged son of ex Governor Lloyd swindler tale denied

New York papers claim a supposed son of ex Governor Lloyd of Marsland is a swindler. Officials note Lloyd is very much alive, not 63 or dead, and the timeline of his age and family is disputed. The piece suggests the swindler is a known fraudster.

BartiMenn New York Liev Marsland Lloyd

Tragedy at the Farm as Horse Attack Kills Three

A horse incident near Breoki results in the deaths of John Umack a 106 year old man and his four year old grandson Thomas. The Peghost Light company teamster clan members were also involved as the horse trampled them in the attack. The event occurred while Umack and family were feeding the horse, the reasons for the attack remain unclear.

Breoki John Umack Peghost Light Company Thomas Umack Sete Teason

Fragmentary 19th Century Text Teases Local Scandal

Vague OCR snippet from Lyxs Mass describes a series of names and accusations including a secretary, Mrs Lizzie Fooled ketretary, and a Mrs Dodge lady. The text mentions helping hands, circulating letters, a stench, and a man fleeing from streets, but details are uncertain.

Lyxs Mass Athens Lizzie Ketretary Dodge Aceh el Vulrewe Landers Lamian Anton Th Lisan Oto

Judge sentences Henry King to One Day at Sing Sing

In General Sessions Court Judge Cowie described Henry King of 510 Third Avenue as suffering from alcoholism and proclaimed a one day sentence. King reportedly jumped into the North River, was rescued, arrested for attempted assault, and then jailed for a single day at Sing Sing.

New York Sessins Court Henry King Third Avenue King North River Cowie Hain

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