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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1877
Page
2
The piece notes General Garfield's weak stance on the silver dollar while workingmen launch a vigorous campaign. It contrasts with reports of the Russian move toward Constantinople and Turkish pressure on Moscow, signaling tense wartime diplomacy.
The Rev G W Pepper has been nominated by the Workingmen of Knox county as their candidate for Representative. Pepper is described as a fiery orator and is expected to run a strong campaign against the opposition. The piece contrasts Republican bullion candidates with Democratic shinplaster contenders, framing the race as a clash of solid coin versus fradulent currency.
A Cleveland era debate blames Pendleton for labor oppression as big corporations wield power and wages fall. The speaker argues the Democratic party lacks sympathy for workers, citing Pendleton’s fees and proffering government restraint as the remedy.
Fragmentary excerpt cites critique of eleven years peace under legal tender notes. Attacks on federal tax burden, treasury costs, and objections to resumption of specie payments. Mentions platform language urging repudiation of 1875 resumption clause and calls for financial reform.
The Democrat argues currency is ample as Government bonds attract wide subscription in the US and Europe. It contends inflation since 1862 has caused overproduction, city migration, and business stagnation, challenging calls for currency contraction and asking who should issue more money.
The Wooster Republican and Secretary Sherman clash over the Silver Dollar issue. Democrats claim broad diversity in views while Republicans reportedly seek to restore the 1878 silver coinage. The piece condemns gold standard advocates and warns that demonetization harmed debtors and the economy.
West Lebanon reports Mayday night storm injuring a horse and a buggy wreck near Rose. Two horses died in a field from lightning. Jacob Reese lies dangerously ill with the white swelling while Mrs Forney’s recovery is uncertain. A theft by thieving left three sacks of wheat missing from Joseph Budd after he thrashes. Sunday's picnic planned at Chate laine’s grove.
A letter reports bold thefts in the community. Shaum’s twelve thousand cigars, meat, oats, and whiskey barrels were stolen, with barrels later identified. Two men seen near Mr Burkett’s wagon. The writer urges Barker to pursue suspects and notes farmers prep for fall, while a Sunday School picnic ends with a joyous, carefree day and a pledge for future events.
August 27, 1877 Lattasburgh notes report wheat in the local trap and good oats and flax, with corn expected to improve after showers. Farmers anticipate a large wheat seed crop this fall as acres prepare. Some citizens plan to visit the west in Sept or Oct to view new lands with Greely’s injunction of “Go West Young Man” and Sirt may join for Western Kansas and the kies in search of healthier climates.
A lively report from Reedsburg describes a village picnic organized by the Union Sunday School on Saturday June 25. Residents gathered at the Lutheran church yard, enjoying lemonade, foods, and social bustle while local merchants and leaders showcased town progress. The piece praises Salt Creek valley power potential, area mills, coal banks, and a robust freight and hotel scene highlighting McCay, McVay, and local officials.
The article surveys a bustling North Market Street area featuring merchants like McCavighfi’s store dealing in dry goods and groceries, a robust hardware house run by A. Redett & Sons, and William Buel building substantial trade in general goods. It highlights Albert Gatley the clothier and shoe dealer, dentist E Cunningham, physicians James M. Martin and W. L. Barnes, and Prof. B C Smith renowned as a top county teacher and examiner.
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