Centennial week crowds gather in Wooster
The town hosts a large Centennial celebration with visitors from Wooster and beyond. Residents and guests include J. D. Robison Jr of Sidney, Miss Lena Geltz of Canton, and many locals. The event drew relatives, former residents, and regional figures to the city with rail and road access, social gatherings, and appearances by editors and local officials.
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Fred J. Miller
Doylestown
George Babl
Wooster
Fingal
N. Dakota
Irvin Frick
Karl
de Graff, O
Jay Hagan
Pittsburg
Edward M. Quinby, Jr
Fred Zimmerman
Springfield
Cincinnati
J. D. Robison, Jr
Sidney, O
Isaac Johnson
Lena Geltz
Canton
Mieses Geltz
Walnut Street
Stella Ellsperman
Akron
Quinby
F. R. Eshelman
C. B. Mower
Charles, Kaltwasser and Family
Freeport
East South Street
John Reinjon
St Thomas
Ont
A. Mi Parrish
Cleveland
W. W. Hirestone
Geo Harmer
Chicago
B. F. Wardy
Migs Daisy Stavers
Beaver Falls
I.a
L. R. Porcell
John Robinson
Witt Wehe
Geo. W. Leyda
James W. Baird
Topeka
Kan
Straw
Blanche Baldwin
Warren
Georges Jackson
F. J. Foutz
Price Busgell
Creston
E. Menuez
Louisville
Thos. Reed
North Market Street
Charles Ihrig
Waukesha
Wiz
M. D. Jacobs
Jell
East Palestine
Mia
Eliza Cosper
Laura Casper
Rockford
Lil
I. P. Jeffries
Pittsburg Avenue
Ellen
Canton Hepository
R. P. Skinner
Masailfo Independent
W. J. Bryan
Samuel Jolnson
Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
M. L. Snyder
Madison Bill
Mr. Johnson
Orrville
Etringency In Estern Money Market sales The Week's Rusinosé
New York and Chicago report a stock market collapse led to the Chicago exchange closing for now. Eastern money markets tighten as Illinois bank balances fall and European investors move American stocks. Exports rise 13 percent week over week while imports drop 7 percent. wheat movement remains large with Atlantic exports over 1.7 million bushels. Labor unrest grows with Cleveland strikes and iron industry cutbacks across the Shenango and Gogebic regions, factories suspending cotton mills.
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New York
Cleveland
Shenango Valley
Mahoning Valley
Gogebic
United States
Canada
Populist Convention Endorses Withdrawal of Sowall
The Populist convention in Atlanta unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the state executive committees to withdraw Arthur Sowall from the Democratic ticket and replace him with six Populist electors, adjourned shortly after. Sanborn Wright, the gubernatorial nominee, urged Georgians to study his platform and vote their convictions regardless of party to ensure his governor bid.
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Atlanta
Con‘vention
Thomas E. Watson
Arthur Sowall
Hicketi
Sone
Sanborn A. Wright
Tennessee election shows light western vote for judges
Advices from west Tennessee counties report unusually light turnout for judges of the igourt b thancery appeals. Democrats hold their own in western counties while locally they yield to the state ticket, keeping typical Democratic majorities overall. Senator Elect Eraker to depart Aug 15 for a brief European trip before district campaign work resumes. Ge orge V Han ang, former king of Chicago gum merchants, reportedly gone broke with assets and residency transferred to creditors.
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lepHis
West Tennessee
Rth Vo
Forskers
Dix Mati
Ang
Eraker
Ze Pe
Columbus
Ay Hadkine
Teagq
George V. Han ‘Ang
Chicago Gumlens
Goynel
J McDonald
vacation by steamer to Mackinac Island from Detroit
Promote a Mackinac Island trip via the D. and C. Coast Line with round trip prices from Detroit Toledo Cleveland. Tickets valid 60 days, meals and berths included, bicycles free, 1000 miles of lake and river rides aboard modern steel steamers. Send 2c for illustrated pamphlets to A. A. Schantz Detroit G. P. A.
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Mackinac Island
Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
A. A. Schantz
Special rates to St Paul via Pennsylvania Lines
G. A. B. R. announces low round trip fares to St Paul for the August 1 to September 1 encampment period. Tickets are valid for return to September 15, extended to September 20 if deposited with a joint agent by September 15. Travel via Pennsylvania Lines through Chicago, with daily connections from Pittsburgh Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis and Louisville.
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G. A. BR
St Paul
Pennsylvania Lines
St. Paul
Chicago
Westernnsylvania
West Vironia
Ohio- Indiana
Tnion
Thone States
Hittsburg
Columbus
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Louisville
G. A.B
Wooster
G. W. Yao
Democrats Split Over Lentz Nomination in Ohio District
Corvumpus Ohio Aug 8 Democrats in Ohio's Twelfth district face a split over John J. Lentz's Lancaster nomination. Colonel W. A. Taylor's silver and tariff stance clashes with Lentz's sudden shift to free coinage. Corporal James Tanner discusses McKinley prospects and warns of Republican gains as party divisions widen and policymakers push a broader tariff debate.
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Ohio
Taylor
Orville
Lancaster
Booth
Lentz
Colonel Taylor
Heat Records and Fatalities Across Midwest and East
Across several cities on Aug 10 the heatwave caused multiple prostrations and fatalities. In Cleveland three workers suffered heat illness. Kansas City reported two heat deaths and high temps reaching 107. Chicago and Cincinnati each logged numerous prostrations with several sunstroke deaths among workers and residents.
Li Hung Chang Interview With English Newsman in London
Li Hung Chang, guest of honor, met a newsman at a four thirty interview in a formal setting. He wore a plum colored suit and a cap with a diamond button and pearl stud. He discussed his U S tour plans and noted Philadelphia’s railroad routing while confirming his Vancouver sailing date on September 14 aboard the Empress of China.
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Shiit
Li Hung Chang
England
United States
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
John Russell Young
Mr. Young
General Grant
China
Arthur Li Hung Chung
Vancouver
Complaints of a Negro Colony Working In Guatemala
Letters from Guatemala tell harrowing tales of Louisiana negroes who went to work on Central American railroads last May. Four were killed and survivors suffer under guard and meager rations, seeking to return home. One letter confirms a death during an escape attempt and notes soldiers guard the work site.
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Mosroec
Louisiana
Guatemala
Jacksonville
Central America
Henry Wind
Panzos
James Shaw
Sam
Temale
Meoelem
Foot
Hamair
Borteye
Perth
Cyclists Outing Opens National Racing Meet in Louisville
In Louisville on August 10 the annual cyclists outing begins the national racing meet of the L A W. The city is described as having a strong cyclist following, rivaled by few others in population proportion.
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Louisvinle
Louisville
McKinney Center Fire Damages In Paducah
Paducah Kentucky on August 10 reports a fire at the McKinney Center causing extensive damage and estimated losses around several thousand dollars. No injuries listed. Local authorities investigate the blaze.
Many Dead Horses in Louisville as Heat Bakes City
Louisville records extreme heat with temperatures reaching seven degrees above a standard, 14 day average over 95, and a high horse mortality while carcasses hinder removal. Milwaukee meanwhile endures a heat break after 90 degree peak, heavy rain, and no reported deaths or prostrations.
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Louisville
Milwaukee
Heat Toroughout Ohio
A special report notes extreme heat across Ohio Kentucky and Indiana with multiple fatalities and prostrations. Fort Wayne Gallion Massillon Lima Versailles and other cities report deaths and serious heat related incidents as temperatures soar.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Galiion
Massillon
Lima
Versailes
One Fatality From Heat Wave At Mewrnuis
Aug 10 in Mewrnuis reports a single fatal prostration due to the intense heat. John T. Bishop, manager of a leading establishment, succumbed during the warm spell.
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Mewrnuis
John T. Bishop
Sewer Worker Kuefner Dies From Heat
San Antonio August 10 inspector John Kuefner of sewer works died from heat while on duty. At Columbus Ohio August 10 guard J B Harrison of Franklin county was shot and killed when his revolver, Harrisons own, was taken by guard E G Bateman of Pike county. The incident occurred in the Echo saloon at 102 West Spring Street and was witnessed by several guards and others.
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San Antonio
Tex
John Kuefner
Harrison
ColusBus
J B Harrison
Franklin County
E G
Bateman
Pike County
West Spring Street
Horsewhipping of Husband Shocks Ravenna Crowd
In Ravenna on August 6, a public flogging by Mrs R B Rohan caused a sensation. She followed her husband to Lottie Gverlow's home, waited for his exit, horsewhipped him, and pleaded for him to stop before he meekly returned home.
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Ravenna
R. B Rohan
Rohan
Lottie Gverlow
Militia Withdrawal Ordered After City Conference
In Cleveland on August 10 Mayor Aickisson ordered most militia companies withdrawn after a conference with Police Director Abbott and Lt Colonel Whitney, leaving only the unit at Brown Hoisting Works. In Detroit three men drowned as a severe wind and thunderstorm capsized boats on the river, with several others narrowly escaping and two additional drownings in the afternoon.
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Cleveland
McKisson
Abbott
Whitney
AicKisson
Miliia
Brown
Detroit
Detroit River
Beware of Sample Pills and Ailing Child Incident
A patent medicine agent reportedly scattered pill boxes on lawns across multiple residences in Cotrumats. Frank Hoff, three, consumed the pills thinking they were candy, fell gravely ill. In nearby Co oramus two Columbus citizens died suddenly. Judge William J. Gilmore, 75, and Joh Callendar, 60. Also notes mention a telegram from ex Governor Campbell about a potential congressional candidacy debated in Hamitroy, with Campbell affirming tentative support.
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Cotrmats
Frank Hoff
Fred Hoff
Co Oramus
William J. Gilmore
Joh Callendar
Columbus
Merriman scandal and theft case reported in July notes
A letter reveals Merriman, son of a congressman, is in St Louis penniless and ill and plans to leave. Meanwhile Charles W diving faces theft charges for $2100 from his mother and a safety box, with Mehl linked to a Robbery case involving 250 acres of land in Butler county.
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Hanroy
Charled
MacGonigle
Weber
Hiddin
Homesteead
Second National Bank of Hamilton
Mehl
Butler County
Squire Stephenson
Murder charge filed over newborn death in alley birth
Mary McConnell swears before the mayor that William L Plotts fathered her newborn as she gave birth in an alley on New Year’s Eve and that Plotts strangled the infant shortly after. Plotts, a Steaberville clerk and church member, faces murder accusations amid a local murder case.
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Breceennsiile
Mary McConnell
William L Plotts
McConnell
Plotts
Sefe Steaberville
Plotte
Triple mob fatality shocks Louisiana town
A midnight mob lynched three accused murderers in Blausville Louisiana. Lemaze Saladine, Decino Sorrace, and Ange de Mar caso were executed after a rampage that destroyed the jail. Sheriff Ory concealed Saladine overnight, then fed him to native guards amid ongoing vigilante fury. An Ashton platform shooting wounded two others, including Mr Robin Espenard.
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Louisiana
Lemaze Saladine
Geney Maich
Robin' Espenard
New Orleans
Ain
Fred
Steillan Who Had No Obar
Gineymard
Arnt
Saladine
Orkins
Salaudine
Follows a Engine For a Bille In 108. St Louis Aug 10
An early summer report describes cyclist W B Anderson attempting a 108 mile ride on a plank path near Oldenburg Illinois aboard a wheel geared to 92. He slowed too soon after signals, missing a potential record, with a second attempt planned for August 2 on a wheel geared to 120.
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St Lous
Ang
W. B Anderson
Anderson
Oldenburg
Ils
Blaoff Hn
Anderson Annanners
Democratic Patriots Speech on Silver and Prosperity in Alfred Me
A speech by Thomas B Reed at Alfred Maine on July 29 argues against free silver, warning it would shift the nation from a gold standard to silver and Mexico. He urges stronger capital investment over monetary reform, recalling past prosperity from stable policy and demand for domestic employment.
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David B. Hill
New York
Hill
Brice
Springfield
Chicago
McKainley
Asto Ohie
Majyonty Howeser
Democrate
Alfred
Wexico
Thomas B. Reed
Aad
Republican Party
Thorman
United States
United
Europe
Mexico
Japan
India
China
Inr
Pau
Incline trolley tragedy near Columbia ends in deaths
At Co tlour Pa Aug 10 a trolley car on the Columbia and Donegal road derailed at a steep incline and plunged to the bottom. Three men died instantly Adam Foehlinger Henry Smith and an unknown. Fifteen or more were injured with some fatally. The brakes failed when a gear wheel broke leaving the car to slide uncontrollably down the wet incline before careening into the embankment as relief crews rushed to the scene.
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Cortusues
Co.tupra, Pa
Columbia and Donegal Road
Borrough Limits
Columbia
Adam Foehlinger
Henry Smith
Campaign at Kansas City sparks Gold Standard rally
The Gold Standard Democrats held an enthusiastic meeting in Kansas City under the Sound Money Democratic club. Judge Francis M Black presided, denouncing the Chicago platform and praising the gold standard. Major McKinley addressed soldiers and Guernsey county citizens, praising Republican currency plans and pensions while championing honest government and national unity.
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Kansas City
Calmines
Sound Money Democratic Club
Francis M Black
Supreme Court
Chicago
Gold Standard
P Fregierick
Lo Lehman
Delliverd
United States
Georges Vo Veet
Guernsey County
Grand Army
Colonel Taylor
Major McKinley
Canton
Chaplain Mcfarland
Toara
Taylor
McFarland
Union
Patretiam
Yoa
Tam
Grand Army of the Ro
Remrad
Paes
Arryoun
United State Dacrau
Andre
Mayer
Reneral
Tyéen
Mvur
Coast steamer wreck and crew safe after fog
The Coast steamer Paul went ashore at Peanut Billas in dense fog with about six passengers aboard. all were landed safely and no lives were lost. The incident disrupted travel between San Francisco and San Pedro as the ship carried freight and passengers toward San Pedro. The passenger will be sent to San Francisco by tram.
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Mostiréy
Cal
Coast “Teatehip Company
T Paul
Peanut Pilas
Creditas
San Francisco
San Pedro
Kate Bieth
Dark County
Abe Gliens
Abe
Semnes
Sveinorat Borne
Srewnes
Ryan Scheusen
Hung ChLang
Joe Blanlin
Cleve Cod
Decatur
Ind
Deaths and oddities shadow Aug heat in New York and Indiana
In Pent, Indiana John Rogers vanished after an overdose and likely insanity after his wife hid weapons. bloodhounds found his body beside a railroad train. Across New York the heat caused fifty deaths and over a hundred prostrations in the greater district. In Indianapolis Dr Dietrichs reported Wyatt the hypnotized corpse moved in his coffin and denounced Professor Boone as a fraud.
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Pent
Ind
John Rogers
New York
Greater
New York City
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Indianapolis
Dietrichs
Wyatt
Professor Boone
Toledo Biri Ionorad and Innsbruck Honors Report
Toledo Lesier Cycle Co. awarded high honors in Austria at Innsbruck International Electrical Curmingtatsety event. Reports note a public notice of political campaign funding deficit totaling $100 in Decatur Indiana.
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Loxpox
Lesier Cycle Company of
Toledo
Austria
Innsbruck
Bank hold up attempt in Jacksonville ends with shot
Walter L Chamberlain tried to rob Southern Savings and Trust bank in broad daylight. He demanded $5,000 from cashier A P Perry while teller Archie Hubbard, armed, confronted him. A struggle ensued and Hubbard fired at Chamberlain, who was wounded and fell near the bank doorway.
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Jacksonville
Fla, Ang
Walter L Chamberlain
Southern Savings and Trust Bank
Chamberlain
P Perry
Archie Hubbard
Hubbard
Parry
Chamberkairs
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Brock" Davis
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