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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1895
Page
3
Editorial discusses Reed’s alleged nonactions and the implications for Republican prospects including Tracy versus Morton as presidential contenders. It notes Br the convention scene in Chicago and comments on Quay, Mississi, Abdul Hamid, and Congress investigations into the Post Office, with calls for tariff protection and reform in government spending.
The Carnegie Steel Co buys about 74 acres along the Monongahela between Homestead and Duquesne for the Edgar Thomas Works, envisioning a $30,000,000, 30,000‑worker hub. John D. Rockefeller orders 14 steel freight ships and six steam barges at $3,000,000 to join Lake Superior fleet, each ship planned to carry at least 4,000 gross tons.
Observers point to modern lake steamers not built for towing as evidence of belief in better times. Rockenfeller has made large purchases of iron mines in Lake Superior, seen by some as a sign of confidence from sagacious Americans in the near future.
Allen Granberry Thurman, noted Ohio lawyer and US senator, died at age 82. Born in Virginia, he rose to judge of the Ohio Supreme Court at 38, served in Congress for decades, and was a Democratic leader famed as the "Old Roman." He helped secure government pay from Pacific Railroads and was a vice presidential candidate in 1888.
The argument that English succession favors Empress Frederick over the Prince of Wales due to equal primogeniture is linked to a Berlin lithograph gifted by Emperor William. The allegorical print shows European nations in fear as a Asiatic invaders river flows, with a rising Buddhist wave behind.
Senate leader Reid hints at readiness to increase government revenue and return to tariff ideas. Republican Reed favors a quick bill restoring partial duties on wool and related goods, potter, hay, eggs, potatoes, with lumber duties possibly rising. Remaining old tin plate duty debated. river and harbor bill may be trimmed to essentials to avoid oppposition from builders.
In this December 1895 column from Burbank Ohio the writer surveys politics gold and foreign affairs noting Utah jury reform war clouds in Europe and the Alaska gold output while lampooning political figures and popular proverbs. A humorous goat anecdote closes the piece.
D L Freehlander opened a clothing shop at Coshocton and held an attractive opening last Thursday with souvenirs. McClure and Hinton enlarged again, adding a new 1500 square foot room for stoves and moving stove stock to the new area while area for house furnishings expands with 28 display tables.
Wayne County Probate Court items list final accounts and hearings set for December and January. Names include Mary Cunningham and Edward Carse proclaimed insane with guardianship. Wm Bott and Mary Bott executors file inventory. Bell property sale. various administrators and executors file accounts and petitions with hearings scheduled in December 1895 and January 1896.
Charles H. Rockwell, formerly general passenger agent of the C A C, takes the post of auditor for the Western Passenger Association with headquarters in Chicago. This move places him in a higher, more centralized role within the organization.
The Thursday Club met at Miss Martha E. McClellan's home to discuss The Regency of Margaret of Parma and The Duke of Alva, tracing dark eras in Netherlands history. Travellers and Century Club members gave papers on Rhine travel, Bohemian reformers, ecclesiastical councils, and Gutenberg's printing, ending with a Greece and Eastern Question discussion by Prof. Seelye.
A debate urged remedy for Eastern Europe by enlarging Greece to take in Macedonia and other Greek populated areas. Speakers blamed Britain and European leaders for inaction, warned of religious conflict with Islam, and argued Greeks can civilize and defend Christian interests. Next session Monday Dec 23 features Dr Bennett on Molecules.
The remains of Jesse Baker aged 39 died in Mansfield on Monday night arrived in Wooster Tuesday evening. The funeral was held Wednesday from his mother Mrs Geo Baker Beall avenue with interment in Wooster cemetery. Cause of death was enlargement of the liver. In September 1888 he married Miss Anna Ault of Wooster who survives him. He was a turner by trade and moved to Mansfield six years ago. He was brother in law of A W McNary and Dr BR Grubdaugh and a member of Court Mansfield No 1455 1 C F. Rev Dr HA L Wiles conducted the services at Mansfield.
The Minnesota Supreme Court Hayward decision renews North Dakota attention to the Pancoast murder case. Fargo dispatches say supporters expect a second appeal before the state’s highest court, with Pancoast already granted a new trial and convicted again in Fargo courts. Pancoast laments not seeing his son, now with his Minneapolis uncles, and hopes for another trial as P. F. railroad reports record traffic.
An early morning blaze at 6 o clock destroyed the North Market street home of Freda J. Mullins of Salem occupied by Hon. L Le Critchfield Sr and family. The fire started from a furnace defect and spread rapidly, with neighbors aiding and fire crews hampered by a faulty alarm, low water pressure and freezing mains. Losses include household effects, books, portraits, and clothing. two grandchildren were sheltered by neighbors. Critchfield’s insurance had expired days earlier.
The Tuesday night event at City Armory featured 18 drilled men under Capt Forbes Alcock with precise sword and drill work. About 26 couples danced to City Opera House orchestra led by Steve Smith. Promoter Solon Wilson called the affair social success and a benefit to Canton members despite weak finances.
Engineer Peter Asherns recovering at home after GC freight wreck at Old Forge Akron. Curtiss Ries of Clinton also hurt but able to be around again.
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