Wayne County Centennial closes with praise and plans
The Wayne County Centennial in Wooster closes after five days of events from Inaugural Day to Pioneer Day. The Committee of General Arrangements credits broad citizen support and vows to preserve records, build a Wayne County Museum, and plan for future anniversaries while paying all obligations.
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Wayne County
Gov. St. Clair
Wooster
Ladies’ Assembly
the People of God
Wayne County Pioneer Association
Wayne
Ohio
Pacific Square
Historical Society
Wayne County Museum
M. Kieffer
N. L. Jeffries
J. G. San
Tracks Blocked All Day by Split Locomotive Wreck
A wreck half a mile north of Millersburg blocked the A S and B O tracks all day Sunday. An Akron Cleveland and Columbus locomotive and a baggage car derailed across both tracks at the parallel lines point. The B&O excursion train behind the wreck could not reach Wooster before 2 PM, forcing the trip to be abandoned.
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A. S
B. O
Millersburg
A. Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Cleveland
Wooster
Excursion to Cleveland for Centennial Celebration
One fare round trip excursion tickets to Cleveland Ohio will be sold Tuesday August 11 and Wednesday September 9 via Pennsylvania Lines for the Centennial Celebration. Return must be made to the starting point within four days including sale date. The Cleveland celebration features are elaborately prepared marking Ohio's growing city on Lake Erie.
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Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Ohio
Tne
Railroad power shift eyed for Ohio lines
A report claims the Pennsylvania Company will take control of the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway by September 1, removing Calvin S. Brice from the line. The change promises improved traffic and restored connections at Orovilla with the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago line, with potential benefits to Wayne County and Wooster.
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Pennsylvania Co
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Calvin S. Brice
Orovilla
Pittaburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago
Wayne County
Wooster
Spontaneous Fire At Foss & Lee Block Supposed Cause Discussed
Midnight fire reported on South Market Street when John J. France and his son saw smoke from a cellar. Firemen quickly entered the tin and novelty shop Hanna & Bechtel to extinguish flames confined under a stairway. An oily rag stash under the stair may explain spontaneous combustion. incendiary theory dismissed.
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John J. France
Kramer
Settling Estates and Probate Actions Listed
John MecClarran Probate Judge appoints J D Gook administrator of Henben Landes with bond 3000 and appraisers Lehman McVoy Sonnedecker. Frey administers Christian Zimmerman with first partial account hearing October 2. Fanny Evans will for probate with hearing September 4. Morrow et al administrators of John Erwin file final account with hearing October 2. Samuel and J Q Richards executors of John Richards file final account. W Smith administrator of John G Meally files second partial account with hearing October 2. August Troutman executor of Rose Troutman files first account with hearing October 2. Jacob Kohler will probate. W Cracraft administrator of Clara Dudley files first account with hearing October 2. W Wagner executor of Anna velat files first account with hearing October 2. Samuel Collier guardian of Wm Collier Jr files fourth account. Wesley Shaffer appointed administrator of Wm Eddy with bond 3600. Appraisers Welty Keyser Keene. N L Royer administrator of Jeremiah Wirth files inventory and appraisement. Geo Howey guardian of Samantha Buamarton files petition to sell real estate.
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John MecClarran
J. D. Gook
Henben Landes
K. Lehman
Stewart McVoy
Andrew Sonnedecker
John Frey
Christian Zimmerman
Will
Fanny Evans
David Morrow
John Erwin
Samuel
J. Q. H Richards
John Richards
W . Smith
John G. Meally
August Troutman
Rose Troutman
Jacob Kohler
W. Cracraft
Clara Dudley
Annavelat
Samuel Collier
Wm. Collier, Jr
Wesley Shaffer
Wm. Eddy
Jacob Welty
Theo. Keyser
Augustus Keene
N.L. Royep
Jeremish Wirth
Geo. Howe
Wreck on Pittsburg and Western Line Near Pittsburg
A collision on the Pittsburg and Western near Pittsburg injured 3 to 4 and possibly more, with J W Morse of Lodi and his wife among the injured. The crash involved a freight train, a second freight in danger, and a passenger train passing the wreck. Cars piled high and tracks blocked for 200 feet. The incident is deemed singular and unavoidable with severe injuries and fatalities feared.
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Pittsburg
Bart
J. W. Morse
Lodi
Narrow scaffold crash at church menaced lives
Ex postmaster Samuel Metzler and his son David with Howard Albright escaped serious injury after a 20 foot scaffold brace failed at First Presbyterian Church while frescoing the ceiling. Metzler buried briefly, aided by neighbors and doctors. all three suffered bruises and nonfatal injuries, with teeth broken and meals difficult.
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Samiel Metzler
David' Metzler
Howard’Albright
First Presbyterian Church
David Metzler
Howard Albright
Metzler
Mgr Metzler
Upg
Mr. Metzler
Landis & Schmuck
J. W. Lehr
Madison Hill
David
Samuel Metzler
Wreck on Cleveland Akron & Columbus line blocks B and O
A serious derailment occurred about half a mile north of Mullereburg on Saturday night. Train No. 27 bound for here at 2 15 a m derailed after a landslide from heavy evening rains. Engineer Vernon and fireman Mantel were shaken. engine 41 and two baggage cars damaged. passengers unhurt. Track obstruction by sand caused delays until 5 20 a m. Conductor L H McAdams in charge.
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Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Republican
Baltimore & Ohio
Wooster
Columbus Journal
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Road
Mullereburg
Eouth
Rube Taylor
Cleveland Akron & Columbus
Willeach
L.H. McAdams
German Ritual Debate at Supreme Lodge Meeting
The article details Knights of Pythias activities in Cleveland with a focus on the Supreme Lodge session addressing whether to restore the German ritual. It notes opposition to German rites, preference for English ritual, and questions about incorporation of the Uniform Rank and the lodge’s meeting place shift. Also covered are Sisterhood conventions and a report from Knights of Khorassan on growing membership amid hard times.
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Supreme Lodge
K of
Wilson M. Day
Perry Payne
Carnahan
McKisson
Knights of Pythias
White Sai
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Minnesota Knights
Supreme Assembly of the Sisterhood
Prthian
Rathbone Sisters
Knights of Khorassha
John A. Flinsey
Chicago
Louis Sax
Wreck at Valencia Station Leaves Many Injured
Pittsburg August 25 A through Chicago mail train No 14 derailed at Valencia 22 miles from Pittsburgh injuring 16 to 20 people none fatally. Names of injured include William Marsh Tallmadge Ohio severely cut and bruised Mrs Hyle Evang City Pa severely cut wounded George Houston Newcastle Junction Pa recovery doubtful John Jenee Pleasantville Pa dangerous William Morse Lira Ohio likely to die Mrs Jennie Edenan internally hurt recovery doubtful Garrett Culbert Allegheny slightly injured About 15 others seriously hurt unnamed. The double collision involved a work train and freight train. Relief reached Allegheny General Hospital by 4 PM.
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Pittspure
Chicago
Pittsburg
William Marsh
Tallmadge
Hyle
Evang City
George Houston
Newcastle Junction
John Jenee
Pleasantville
Dangerously
Walliam Morse
Lira
Will Pease
Warta
Harmony
Oxteaco
Eyestrom
J. Bryan
Ochi
Francis Chosen Honored Ex-Governor Francis Named Interior Chief
President Cleveland announced at Gray Gables the appointment of David R. Francis ex governor of Missouri as secretary of the interior replacing Hoke Smith who resigned over financial views. Francis would likely take office Sept. 1. Born Oct. 1, 1850, Richmond Kentucky he first worked at a grain commission house then ran his firm. He served as mayor of St. Louis in 1884 and governor of Missouri later.
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BuzzAny
Sr. Laws
David Rowland Francis
Richmond
Madison County
St. Louis
Francis
Missouri
Francis for Interior Secretary Surprises Washington
Wasninotos Aug 25 a sudden appointment of ex Governor Francis of Missouri to succeed Secretary Smith sent shock waves through Washington crowds. Francis known for gold standard stance in Chicago delegates battles and long ties to Cleveland, remains noncommittal on the Indianapolis convention while maintaining influence in national politics. Meanwhile in Ohio, Anti-Saloon League officers Russell and Bane trapped three saloon keepers in Columbus by buying liquor at their establishments and displaying bottles at churches, leaving witness statements with the mayor.
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Wasninotos
Francis
Missouri
Smith
Chicago
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Washington
Wasnixutos
H.O
Rey H. H Russell
B. B. Bane
Columbus
Anti-Saloon League of Ohio
Casey Brothers
Lawrence Gallaher
Patsy Boylen
Farmers Rally at Canton Welcomes McKinley Home
A Knox County farmer delegation of seven carloads arrived in Canton by special Pennsylvania train near 1 AM. They paraded to the McKinley residence carrying a wagon of new hay. Major McKinley spoke of protecting agriculture, opposing free coinage of silver, and urging a conservative protective policy to help farmers endure import pressures and domestic market challenges.
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Caxrey
Knox County
Canton
Pennsylvania
Centerbury
McKinley
cKinley
H. D Critchfield
Mount Vernon
Chrcniceno
Oalinton
Grand Army
United States
Becanga
Whyk
China's Strong Ban and Li Hung Chang to Visit U S
A lengthy piece notes Li Hung Chang, famed Chinese statesman and ex-vice royalty, plans a U S visit with a royal reception in mind. It recounts his European tour, praise for German, Russian, and French leaders, and hints of mixed views on his political standing. Clarence P. Skinner.
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LI Hung Chang
Li Husig Chang
United States
Prince Li
America
Huropp
China
St. Petersburg
Paris
Berlin
Bismarck
Freidrichsruh
Prince In
Kaiser
Bowery
General Grant
John W. Foster
New York
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Clarence P. Skinner
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Wayne County Probate Court
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Midnight Wreck
Hoymariat Produce Bank of Chicago
Charles Po
Minot
J. We Fhzer
W. H. McDolo
Monon Railroad
Levi T. G
Detroit
H. H.wheeler
The
Gold Democrats
G. Rewth
East India Islands
Francis Chosen
Hake Smith
Lonals
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Major McKintey
Liburg
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