Political tumult and economic fears flare in drift of 1900s notes
In a sprawling column a mix of political gossip and economic concerns surfaces. Projections about Senate vacancies and Democratic strength mix with accusations of ecclesiastical manipulation and Lexow committee probes. Commentary blames tariff policy for deficits, cites Armenian outrages, and questions McKinley era trade and sugar policy. It notes meat packers and Argentine corn gains, plus railroads eye pooling bills and wheat price shifts amid foreign competition.
Ex Comptroller Hepburn Attacks Carlisle Bank Plan
The Ohio State Journal mocks the Carlisle scheme as dangerous and likens it to wild cat money. It notes criticisms that could derail the plan, while asserting that supporters in Congress will press ahead with the proposal despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Ohio State Journal
Hepburn
Congress
Alexandria man proposes moving factory to our city
Not only for timber quality but also because Wooa ter is a good home site did Mr. J. L. Conner of Alexandria Ind make a libertal proposition to our Board of Trade. The offer was accepted at once and he is already arranging for the factory’s removal to our city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooater
J. L. Conner
Alexandria
Ind
Board of Trade
Sample Copy Notice for a Metropolitan Weekly
A promotional excerpt touts a sample copy of a prominent republican edition and the New York Tribune. It invites readers in Wayne County to subscribe by sending cash in advance for 62 numbers, promising high value at low cost and free delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Wayne County
America
New York Tribune
Ayn County
Bimetallism and Pensions Dominate Ashland News
The Ashland Times notes pension cuts hitting veterans like Abraham Eminger, with a March 4, 1897 suspension date. It also reports Wharton Barker praising bimetallism as key to American prosperity and David Holmes linking bimetallism to British election wage policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Eminger
Montgome
Hoke. Smith
Confederate Pension Department
Ashland Times
Wharton Barker
Philadelphia
Denver
Exchange
David Holmes
Burnley
England
Congress of
United Kingdom
Cleveland moves punishing widows for pensions
Last week the Cleveland administration required soldiers widows to prove pauper status before pensions. This week Cleveland appoints Total Disability Black as United States attorney at Chicago while he remains Congressman-at-large from Illinois. The $100 monthly disability pay and high salaries clash with the anti widow policy and the war on widows led by Lochren and Hoke Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Black
United States
Chicago
Llinolls
Lochren
Hoke Smith
Rothschilds, Wales, and Russian loan stir British politics
The Rothschilds are accused by the British Tories of guiding the Russian loan against tradition, with the Prince of Wales allied to the new Czar. Russia purportedly seeks war with Turkey amid Armenian atrocities and 20000 troops near Armenia. Wales allegedly disapproving, while Rosebery profits as Rothschild’s son-in-law. In Parliament, Gen Sickles and Gen Grosvenor assail pension fraud claims and push for scrutiny of pension examiners and claims processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Great Britain
Russia
Turkey
Wales
Rosebery
Rothschild
Gresham’s $423000 Sealers Award Sparks Outcry
Hitt of Illinois, former chairman and current ranking minority member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, alleges that Gresham’s $423,000 payment to Canada sealers includes $357,000 for prospective profits from unmade catches. He notes 10 of 18 ships seized or warned were American and flying British flags for registration. The country should require Gresham to explain why he secretly approved such a large award without allowing the United States to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Canada
Hitt
Ofllinois
Houce Foreign Affairs Committee
Stark County township road plan draws state interest
Township trustees at Stark County association propose an act to improve roads and acquire lands. If Canton association approves, Ohio may adopt it granting townships power to levy up to three mills for road taxes and hire supervisors with fixed wages. Restore poll tax at 1.50 for most, with receipts directing to road fund and working crews in Jimbo. Debate on nonvoters and potential tax uptake noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County
Canton Association
Ohio
Jimbo
Cleveland budget scheme blamed by city paper
Fragmented OCR notes accuse Cleveland officials of shifting currency flows to state banks and avoiding city taxes. The text cites Carlisle and national banks, mentioning a per year insurance or guarantee fund and alleged evasions, reflecting a critical view of the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland Press
Crlisle
Tas
Vialon
Eis
Carlisle
Indiana man plans Wooster factory move
J I Conner of Alexandria a heat oar and capstan handle maker visits Wooster to canvass relocating his plant. The Wooster Board of Trade supports the plan, offering two acres of ground and citizens to raise 600 for removal expenses. Conner would hire 10 to 16 workers, pay about 12 per week, and aims to begin by New Year.
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Board of Trade
Indiana
J. I. Conner
Alexandria
Head
Wooster Provent Co
West
Wooster
Fbsen
Qonner
Wayne County
RATTLESNAKE JIM JURIST PASSES AT PAUNDING COUNTY
James Jeffrey known as Rattlesnake Jim died in Paunding county Ohio after a life marked by an unusual claim of immunity to rattlesnakes. Born 1825 in Congress township Wayne County he practiced law, served as justice of the peace, West Salem mayor, and abolition-era Underground Railroad conductor. He married three times and left a wife, one son, and five daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jeffrey
Paunding County
Blackeyville
Jeffrey
George Faber
Wooster
Wayne County
Congress Township
John Jaffrey
Eli Read
Sarah Myers
Medina County
Eliza Myers
Marietta Barnes
Plain Township
West Salim
Garritt Smith
The Coming Kingdom and Club Meeting Change
The Century Club moved its meeting to the preceding evening to accommodate the Messiah oratorio. Prof and Mrs E W Work attended with more ladies than in months. Judge Critchfield’s elthongs chaired a talk on The Anti Saloon League and the Civic Federation. Rev Dr Davis spoke on The Coming of the Kingdom, a hopeful, impartial paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
E. W. Work
Judge L
Mr Tildens Prophecy In New York Sun
The New York Sun reports a postwar conversation in which a Southern gentleman claimed the Democratic party is broken down. Mr. Tilden replied that it seems broken but can rise again to control the government, suggesting Southern support and upheaval may influence the Democratic programme and coalition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Staten
Wooster Set To Celebrate Completion Of Cleveland Muskingum Line
Holmes county citizens gather at Mayor's office to back a Millersburg rail milestone celebration. Resolutions urge Wayne County participation in a social event and bolster Baltimore & Ohio aims to extend the line toward Cleveland and Cincinnati. A five member committee is named to arrange details and sub committees may be formed.
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Board of Trade
Col
Wooster
L. R. Critchfeld
WrernEas
Holmes Cauat
Cleveland, Wooster & Muskingum Valley
Millersburg
Wayne County
Cleveland
Cincinnati
T. C. Reynolds
Millerabarg
Lake F. Jones
Mgr. Critchfield
Baltimore & Ohio
J. E. Barrett
Col. Hard
J. H. Kauke
Raynolds
Critchtelad
L.R. Critchfield
Col. C. WY. Hard
Harry McClarran
T. C. Ray
Nolds
W. W. Firestone
J. B. Taylor
W. Kauke
Capt. Enke
Jeffries
Holmes County
OC Adams
D. C. Curry
John F. Barrett
Norning
Opening session energizes Ohio Anti Saloon League meeting
The Columbus gathering of the Anti Saloon League drew an enthusiastic crowd as speakers urged unity and persistent action to curb liquor sales. Key figures included Rev. D. Dears, Rev. F. B. Marston, and speakers Woolley and Russell. The bill extending local option and requiring liquor sale records was outlined, with petitions to begin immediately and candidates pressed to state positions.
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Columbus
Board of Trade
Mukgic
Molian
Osleyan University
Haskell
D. Dears
League
F. B. Marston
D. D
State Journal
M Vy Hey. W. ©. Dawson
Wooster
Ohio
United States
Art
Vernon
D. O. Mears
Cleves
John G. Woolley
Chicago
Temperance Advocate
Oae
Br. Woolley
Anti- Saloon League
Howard H. Russell
Anti-Saloon League
Isharies P. Griffin
Congress
Toledo
John F. Locke
London
S. A. Ort
Wittenberg College
Mr. Ketchum
Ohio Epworth League
Meanley
Ohio Christian Endeavor
Lebr
Ada
E. Phinney
Hughontgomery
Lowell
Mass
J. Hughes
Norwood
J. H. James
Rockville
H .H. Wiussell
Ohio Anfiai Congress
Révy & Hunter
Etro Haute
Ind
J. A. Hughes
James
Conn
Hugh Montgomery
Massachusetts
Bishop Watterson
Levi Stilbert
Malaland
Addell Damage From Coal Strix Probe at Mine
State Mine Inspector led a special investigation into James Mullins's Mingle Wood mine at North Lawrence yesterday. District Inspector Dence ordered a shutdown of 6 to over men due to insufficient air but reports of changing conditions suggest a force of 188 men may be needed. Workers say the mine and owners have done substantial work and will likely do more. the law requires air testing and reports of proper mine ventilation amid disputes over property and water conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mullins
North Lawrance
Donce
R - Hazelton
Pendent
Beldone
Know Where to Get Good News. Local Notables Enter News Pact
John H Hoover of Dalton and associates travel with Wm Lotke of Roller mills and Peter Bucksnan of Tile Works to secure a Republican aligned press venture. They plan to land The Daily for a time, promising up to date news and political coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hoover
Dalton
Wobbster
Stetmer
Republican
Gariendset
Wm. Lotke
Peter Bucksnan
Tile Worka
Wooster Alumni Banquet in Chicago Highlights Westward Ties
University of Wooster alumni gathered at the Grand Pacific Hotel Chicago for a banquet honoring Rev Dr Scovel and highlighting plans for a permanent western alumni association. Toasts honored The Post-Graduate and The Class of ’Bi, with remarks on Wooster’s future and Northwest welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wooster University
Grand Pacific
Scovel
John Fitton
Lake View Presbyterian Church
Howard Andrew Johnson
Forty-First Street Presbyterian Church
Leuanna Robertson
University of Chicago
William H. McSarely
University of Wooster
Western Alumni Association
Northwest
Nessrs
W. W. White
H. A. Johnson
John Fulton
Lenanna Robartson
Agnes Kirkwood
Hattie Switzer
Louise Scovel
Messrs
J. W. Angal
D- W. Lyon
Geo. Nimmons
B. F. Bettiefelm
W. H. Reynolds
Charles Moderwell
School Punishments in a Teachers Meeting Debate
A long list of questions from a Worcester city teachers meeting discusses discipline in schools. Topics include the legality and ethics of corporal punishment, appropriate limits, suspension, notes to parents, and the role of teachers, parents, and superintendents in maintaining order.
Deeds Recorded in Wayne County Transfers Various Townships
Warranty and quit claim deeds filed by Nancy Walter Jacob Kohler Harry Shreve Katharine Raubenault Franklin Frantz Sarah Frantz Wm A Bertha Ecker Rueben Negly Mary Drabon stott John Pressler Lena Carmel D H Kindig J H Hague Joanna F Warner Wm Bell Jacob Baysinger Irvin Baysinger Samuel Wal Andrew J Webb H J Collier James T Bell Julius Flory Wm Betteker Michael Culler and wives to multiple grantees across Sugar Creek Clinton Paint Shreve Shreve Smithville West Lebanon Greene and Wooster townships plus Orr village and Doylestown village volumes and amounts listed for each parcel.
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Nancy Walter
Jacob Kohler
Sugar Creek Township
Harry Shreve
Katharine Raubenault
Clinton Township
Franklin Frantz
Sarah Frantz
John W. Oberlin
Paint Township
Wm. A
Bertha Ecker
Rueben Negly
Village of
Burbank
Everard
Catharine McCreedle
Orr- Tile
Mary Drabonstott
John Pressler
Smithville
Jacob and
Mary Pfaus
Lena Carmel
West
Lebanon
D. H. Kindig
J. H. Hague
Shreve
Joanna F. Warner
John O. France
Wm. Bell
South Market Street
Wooster
Jacob Baysinger
Irvin Baysinger
Doylestown
Samuel Wal
Andrew J. Webb
Greene
H. J. Collier
James T Bell
David Wells
Julius Flory
Wm Betteker
Michael Culler
Eugene C. Culler
Wooster Township
Missionary Rev Morrison Preaches in Wooster
In First Presbyterian Church Rev Robert Morrison preached on Romans 12 1 2. He recently returned from Saharahau pe India mission work and will rest in Wooster until next fall before resuming foreign labor. His mission station links to Rev Dr Lucas who recently stayed in Wooster. Indian missionaries take a furlough after eight years of service and every ten years thereafter.
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Westaltoster Y. P.S. G. E
A. Keene
O. W. VI
Delaware
West Salem
Scovel
Birdie Wallace
Chicago
Dany Roland Woodward
Irving
Sabpath
Coshocton
Neliia Brown
Buznett
Emily Bard
Beall Avenue
Ethel Smith
Allen Arnett
Agitha Hard
Emily Hard
Fred McKinney
Sbaltzly
Aga Hard
Miss Hard
Allen Barnett
McClain
St. Patl
Minn
Ain Rankie Stanford
Edward Faat
Ganton
Ag & Hostess
Ming Haril
Chries Herruns
Robert Morrison
First Presbyterian Church
Morrison
Princeton
Saharahaupe
Indias
Wooster
Lucas
India
Illness and thefts reported across towns
Prof A W Ricksecker of Mt Eat on is ill. David Wisner of Mt Eston reports three large turkeys stolen. Harveyear of West Lebanon will be treated all winter for a wound from last spring. Cre Crescent notes lifting trends at Oroville, while a garbled segment mentions a Broad parish wedding and other unclear items from Creston and Waynesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Ricksecker
Mt. Eaton
David Wisner
Mt. Eston
Harveyear
West Lebanon
Oroville
Vital Mentzer
Waynesboro
Creston
Marrie
Harry
Uae
Probate Court Actions in Wayne County Will Hearings
Wayne County Probate Court actions list numerous filings including wills, accounts, guardianships, and petitions. Hearings are scheduled for Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 7. executors administrators and guardians named with bonds and appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Probate Court
Deafness Cure Ad Claims Reputable Remedy
An old ad touts Hall's Hair Cure and similar preparations as cures for deafness and ear ailments. The sales copy promises relief for hearing loss caused by blocked passages, with testimonials and price listings.
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Aieweley
Oss
Ross W. Funck
Agtpineon
Jas. B. Tas Loe
Johnson &Taylor
Lptorneys-At-Law
Woos Po
Nice Bock
Sveer
McClure & Smyser
Ouster
LA Arte de Puy
Emperium
W. Newkirk
Rney-At-Law
Quinby
C. A. Learch
M. Setatdaye
John A. Gann
North Market Street
Twa Ees
IP. M. Hoo
H. A. Hart
North Market Hareh
Woos Op Oats
Lutheran Foren Y Oos
Otseon N. Bye and Ear Institute
Ft. Stoll
G. W. Byall
Drs
Stoll & Byall. Ee
North Bracket
North County
Dr. Stoll
Neesean
Richard Elsqh
Downing Block
Pub. Square
Svooster
Oyt
Hoyt
Mieres
LION
A. J. Tower
Boston
Frans Joseph
Religous Freedon
Hengary
Harlan
Supreme Court
United
States Senate
Northwesterntates
United States Banate
Feckert
Indjay
Corrigan
Democracy
Tammany
Lexow Committee
Leo
Cardinal Hheenlohe
Germany
Luther
Hathcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Washington, D. C
U.S. Treasury
Armenia
Grover
Morton
Senate
House
Wall Street
Anabe Eri
the & O
Clevel Land
Indusire
Wooster's
Remova
Arbrogress
Mr. Tilden
Kauriginorps Rhe If
Mili
Holmesvuile
Milleraburg
Sur
Fternoon
B. Barrett's Sons
Anthbaloon League
Smee
Eddy's
U. S
Ing
Royal Baking Powder CO
Myers
D. E. Snyder
U. of W. '83
Burank and Wooster
S. A
Lola Parker
Akron
Buchtel
Alliance
A. E. Alden
Hiram College
Charles Rameey
Frankie McKnight
Ramsey
New Mexico
Benp&t
Wogster City
Tugez- Publican
State of Ohio
Receas
Taske
Wayne County Records
Heal Estate
Florian Schaffter
John ] McClarran
Will
Samul Ewing
Dea
T. D. Wilhelm
Rachel Ev Ilar
Clara B.slemmons
David Bparr
Matia Canunkamp
Vmo. H. Smith
Harry L
Ross H. Burbeck
Adam Gerberich
John A. Gerberich
Wm. H. Smith
Elias Gatehouse
Mary E. Bartol
A.W. Shearer
H. J. Kapffman
Wim. A. Mackay
Gyrus Mackey
John Stoler
Zella M.acurae
Jacob Otto, Jr
Toledo Asylum
Wm. Hershey
W. A. Mackey
Oyiug Mackey
Rerm
Rhamey
Charles H. Bhamey
Cyrus Mackey
Hofstetter
A. F. Hofstetter
A. L. Gerber
Anna
Z. J. W. Brenneman
Guardian of Help 7
Howard P. Crom
Joanes F. Warner
Joan C. France
Opard Hershey
Ofraham Hershey
Selliland
RH. Strauss
Say Bealls
Catarsh Aus
Gy Hall
Pad Gironlara
Henhy & Co
Divy Haart
Renpeviyantt Shin
Fromm
Pitta
Nea
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