Wooster Daily News 1894 Dec 26 A Busy Political Scene
The paper notes Cleveland duck hunting amid financial schemes, debates over Carlisle's bill, and Indiana Democrats split on Gov. Matthews aspirants. It highlights Supreme Court decisions affecting a big factory, school funding totals, January political moves in Wayne County, and rising hypnosis in crime cases. It also critiques rail pooling and party conduct, mentions public health data from diphtheria cases, and questions election integrity in Chicago.
Turbulent public figures and reform era debates
A dense editorial passage surveys era conflicts over currency and banks, noting Gresham and Carlisle, critiquing strike leadership, and praising Wooster’s Christmas industry. It discusses revival of national currency policy, public highway control by farmers, and the rising role of electric railways in rural and urban areas.
Mrs Nancy J. Long Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Nancy J. Long died Monday at the Long home after a brief illness with lung congestion. She was in her 71st year, daughter of Benjamin Miller, a pioneer Chester township settler, and sister of Capt. B. F. Miller of Pittsburg avenue. The funeral was held this afternoon from the Spruce street residence.
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John Long
Long
Nancy J. Long
Benjamin Miller
Chester Township
Capt
B. F. Miller
Pittsburg Avenue
Spruce Street
Wooster Letter Briefs and Local Notices
Fromer Scotland, son of William Scotland, in Chicago, ill with lung disease. Mrs. Alex. Hardy of Chester Township suffers paralysis in Massillon visiting her son, Dr. Neal Hardy. Christmas week rush limits country correspondence. Adam Adair, 77, longtime Wooster resident, dies Christmas Day at his son's home in Canton. burial in Wooster after funeral at German Evangelical Church. Fire department responds to two alarms on Tuesday. one for a house alarm for a photo session by J. S. Kiefer, another at M. T. Boreman’s residence on Grant and Larwill streets due to a daze by a stove. losses likely under $4. Fire personnel not needed to extinguish flames.
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Alex. Hardy
Chester Township
Massillon
Neal Hardy
Adam Adair
Wooster
Incanton
Trust
J. S. Kiefer
Grant and
Larwill
M. T. Boreman
Placig
Grandma Lookabaugh
Joseph Ross
Board of Health
Will Lance
Jobo Rich
Hishenhouse
J M. Ball
Canton
J. Goodyear
Sarah Wellday
Watlibe Sissignary Sociéty
Wayne Church
Thoreda
Aek
Taylor
May McDonald
Wayne School
Wayne Babbath School
Lucy Hickman
Ben
Hedford
D M. Irvin
Orrville
J G. Black
Cambridge
Sickler
Geyerchapel
Literary Society
No. 7
J N. Zook
No 6 School House
Berg
Appie Creek
E Bixler
Thuradas
Charley
Emmet Stair
J. Keeney
Lehman Church
Larry Cleaver
Baldwin University
Kerea
J E Snyder
Columbus
Ikew Ward
Kev Hoght
Tee
Squire Dodd
Ira Felger
Jerome Wilte
Frank Felger
Grurdon
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Sore Lorent
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Caury
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Hoof Fouch
Lillie Newmeyer
Eperman Turk
C66
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Congress Teachers
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Kirkpatrick
Honeytown
Mishter
East End
Jonas K. Barkholder
Qrrville
Marshallville
Isle M. Eberly
Sharon
Medina County
S.J. King
Akron
Cleveland
Hose
Johnstown
Panna
Artie Brant
Malcom Wood
Elyria
Wood
KR. Reamer
Deo
Lee Madisonburger
Wwuoster
Lee Zimimerman
Abram Siffman
Deuthenet
Hofman
Moses Livugh
Vuey
Erma Brenneman
Mary B. Dressler
Seville
D.L Hanenstine
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Nour
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Qrrvila
Redding
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Yrrylile
Herp
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Tor K. Yoder
Stella Yen
Unclear Names Highlight Local Figures and Partnerships
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals J oN Leathearman, sacsie Moncrief, Henry C. Voight, aura May Menuez, Charles Ogler and Kate drummer, suggesting a community note on people involved in partnerships or social notices.
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J. On. Leathearman
Sacsie M, Moncrief
Henry C. Voight
T.aura May Menuez
Charles Ogler
Kate Drummer
Glad He Got Married Wedding in city Dec 24 1894
A wedding occurred late Monday afternoon December 24 1894 in the city. Henry C. Voight a traveling salesman from Cincinnati married Laura May Menouez near Fredericksburg Wayre county. The ceremony was performed by Rev. I NKeffer in a small room beside Judge McClarran's office with Clerks Miller and Jones as witnesses. The couple plan to reside in St Louis Missouri.
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Henry C. Voight
Cincinnati
Laura May Menouez
Fredericksburg
Wayre County
Charles Jones
Jones
I. N. Keffer
Coroner Probes Possible Murder After Body Found
An unknown man was found beside the Lake Shore railroad track at Casa avenue foot with a head wound likely from a coupling pin or club. None of the man’s clothing or belongings yielded his identity, and detectives expect the case to develop into a murder inquiry.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore
Casa Avenue
Habitual Criminal Law Questioned in Ohio Case
An elaborate opinion on Ohio habitual criminal law explores the David Blackburn case and related convicts sentenced to life under the statute. The discussion covers legal questions, precedents, and implications of using habitual offender provisions in this wave of prosecutions. The article notes the attorney general page and the broader test case strategy.
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Consus
United States
Wdge Sage
o'Ohio
David Blackburn
Fragmented OCR Item on Croats and Baling Percee
Readable fragments reference Ne Beteceth Croats and Baling Percee with unclear context. The text appears as garbled OCR, lacking coherent names, dates, places, or events to establish a concrete news item or summary.
Doylestown Man Fortney Held on Bigamy Charge
Fortney, editor of the Doylestown Journal now in Easton, wed Miss Mary B McElhenie of Easton in Wooster Feb 28 1898. Accused of a prior marriage to Miss Hannah Sullivan and desertion, he was jailed in Wayne County after Akron warrant. He reportedly married Sullivan to settle a paternity claim and left Pittsburg after his release to meet Miss McElhenie.
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McElhenie
Doylestown Journal
Easton
Fortney
Mary B. McElhenie
O. A. Hills
D. D
Akron
McWhente
Biechier
Mt. Eaton
Pittsburg
Hannah Sullivan
McElhente
Tormney
Wooster
Wm. Mason
Jeffries
Wayne County
Sullivan
Doylestown
Miss McEthenle
Massillon Miners Split on Arbitrators Decision
Massillon Ohio December 22 miners debate continuing work under the arbitrators’ decision. Some call for refusal to follow the ruling while others urge adherence and avoiding a new strike. Heulen, president of the Massillon miner district, signals a district convention soon to decide future action.
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Massillon
Electric traction firms consolidate in Dayton region
The Cincinnati Hamilton Middletown and Dayton Street railway company is formed with a $500000 capital and potential increase. Incorporators include General Andrew Hickensooper, Charles Fleischman, L C Weir, H Hoffyoan, Henry B Morehead, OC Barber, and B Brown. The line will serve a dense district and start operation by June 1.
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Dayton, C
Cincinnati, Ilton Middletown and
Dayton Street Road Company
Andrew Hickensooper
Cincinnati Gas Company
Charles Fleischman
L. C. Weir
Adams Express
H H_ Hoffyoan
Frenry B Morehead
O C Barber
Barber Match Company
B. Brown
Dayton Traction Company
Cleveland Fire Destroys Four Story Block At Water And Main
A blaze in Cleveland near the Union passenger station destroyed the four story brick block at Water and Main owned by the Dean estate and Darius Adama. Losses include 30000 on the building and 41000 on occupants K D Box and French Delicacy. The Empire hotel across Water street burned for about 100000 and a waiting room valued at 1000 also burned. State officials discuss finances with 590000 borrowed easing taxes while public funds prove insufficient for monthly institutional payments.
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Cley
Cleveland
Union
Water and
Main Streets
Dean Estate
Darius Adama
K D. Box Company
French Delicacy Company
Empire
Water Street
Three Robbers Caught in $19,000 Slocum Heist
A gang led by Frank Anderson and Casey was captured after a bold burglary that netted $19,000 from David and Sarah Slocum. Ralph Vanash and Jeremiah Casey were arrested with Anderson at Vanash's home after resisting, Casey later traced to Paterson and Erie County jail ties. O Conn or, an ex convict, jailed awaiting extradition for slocum burglary. Casey carried $700 of the loot and confessed, naming O Conn or.
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Ene
Tore Ture
David
Sarah Slocum
Frank Anderson
Ralph Vanash
Jeremiah Casey Anderson
Vanasler
Casey
Anderson
Eadville
Slocain
New York
John O'Connor
Rlom
Erie County
Slocum
Nell
James Barrycroft
Sing Sing
Sullivan
Ene County
Stephenson
Binghamton
Paterson
N.J
O'Connell
Ohio banker Horace Steele forgery case ends in hung jury
Jurors in the Horace Steele forgery case from Painesville failed to reach a verdict after a four day deliberation. Eleven jurors favored conviction while one, David Skyrm, opposed acquittal and was later accused of accepting a bribe by the other jurors. Skyrm denies the bribery charge and says he voted to acquit due to doubt about Steele’s guilt.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Horace Steele
Paines Vilte
David Skyrm
Skyrm
Steele
Manrzzetta Man Dies Here at About Eighty Eight
Douglas Putnam died in Manrzzetta O on December 31 at about 88. He leaves a widow and several children and was a grandson of General Israel Putnam. He served in Revolutionary War era history and was a longtime benefactor with no lawsuits until recent years. His estate was valued at about one third of a million. Funeral plans were not fully determined. The executive council of the G A R announced the twenty ninth camp meeting will be held in Kentucky during the week beginning.
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Carroll C. Wright
New Haven
Wright
Chhristmas
David Nice
Nice
Carey W. Kauke
C. W. Kauke
Wooster
Mr. Nice
William Rice
Jonas Nachtrieb
Kauke
D Nice Co
Allen Clark
M Quinby
Hen Pocock
CoucmBis
Poe
Cope
General Revenue
Manrzzetta
Douglas Putnam
Somr Chhidren
Israel Tous
Gener
Nam
The
G. A
G. A. Rezvill
Boots Ie Ky
C.E Taylor
Ubuyielows
A Z Thomas
Columbiane O
Will Bechtel
Teches
John
Tiffit
Parerts Triechtel
Zander Vrof Moore
Agara
Breck Bethel
G. Gill
Reformed Sunday School
Local village notes mix holiday events and business
A folding of Dec 24 to Dec 25 items shows church services and Sunday School entertainments, meat markets and purchases by Warners, Sale of timber near Maysville, personal health updates, marriages and births, school talks, and holiday concerts, all within a small Ohio village record.
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Frederick Hoover
Sarah Amstutz
Zimmerman Brothers
Maysville
Watlibe Sissignary Society Meet At Wayne Church
The Watlibe Sissignary Society will meet at the Wayne church this Saturday at 2 p.m. Members plan a holiday program, with Rev Sickler continuing revival meetings at local chapels. many residents report holiday visits, school events, and upcoming church activities through Christmas week.
Local residents face threats amid town tensions and fires
Community concerns rise as arson and intimidation surface after a recent fire at the Abram Siffman house and hostile rumors target residents. Local figures such as Rev Mrs Elen King and J. Zimimerman are noted alongside property transactions, school recess, illnesses, and holiday events.
Britain S Gale Wrecks Coast and Towns Amid Devastation
Reports from across Great Britain describe a savage gale that caused widespread damage and loss of life. Shipping disasters near Holyhead and Stranraer, numerous roofs torn away, and towns across the north and west suffering as vessels driven ashore and crews drowned or rescued. Telecommunication with Scotland severed and fear for residents in countryside hills as waterways and ports faced ruin.
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Scotland
Ireland
Erza
Greeny
Arklow
Ship Island
Kirmichael
Holy Head
Kiores
Liverpol
Arenty
Ifebelty
Eaths
Stu
Kenneth
Port Blakely
Belfast
Floods across Europe from storm and high seas
The Dec 24 report describes heavy rain and storm floods across Hel land Belgium and the Netherlands. Maas and Rotter dam rivers rise to two feet inundating Rotterdam markets and streets. Utrecht boat capsizes drownings occur. Telegraph lines break. ships like the Caroline are beached. The Elbe overflows, tramways halted. Belgian ports suffer damage and villages along Dender and Scheldt flood. Dendermenda and nearby areas flood.
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Helland
Maas
Rottera
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Merwede
Caroline
Savannah
Hamburg
Egmond
Aau-Zee
Elbe
Brussels
Belgium
Dendermenda
Dender
Scheldt
Audegem
Dendeville
Mesprlacre Appela
Baesrede Wer
Electric carriage on Fourteenth Street at 11 mph
In Kansas City two Afro American men saw an electric horseless carriage dim as it moved along the asphalt near Cherry Street. Sparks appeared to issue from underneath the vehicle as it traveled at about 11 miles per hour, indicating the era of city invention and manufacture in motion.
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Kansas City
Fourteenth Street
Cherry Street
Mother Shipton
Convention Ends After Debate Over Coal Delegates
The convention concluded yesterday without reaching a final decision on the task for Bloeds. Delegates will return home, while officials and lodge representatives await the next steps. President De Armitt of the New York and Cleveland Gras Coal company attended and faced sharp remarks from the miners.
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Pitrsnerey
de Armitt
New York and
Cleveland Gras Coal Company
Robbery Attempt at Bonner Springs Union Depot
In Bonner Springs a robber entered the depot office stealthily demanding money from Miss Fannie Nesbitt the night operator. She refused and was struck on the head with a revolver before the assailant fled, Nesbitt sustaining only minor injuries.
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Lawrence
Kan
Union Pacific
Bonner Springs
Fannie Nesbitt
Miss Nesbitt
Nass Nesbitt
Alderman Powers Demands Probe Amid Smoking Ordinance Probe
Chicago reports that 24th Ward Alderman John Powers claims to have found evidence of impropriety. He pledges a searching investigation to clear himself and other city officials tied to the alleged expose, asserting sufficient votes in the city council to defeat the anti cigarette ordinance.
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Chicago
Der
John Powers
Woo
Armenian Prisoners Case Reaches Local Resident
Malcolm Arbanihan of Harteérp reports that Dickran Tarzian, formerly of Troy New York, and Rev. Mr. Karizian, once of Rawley Massachusetts, a young Baptist missionary who went to Armenia, have been imprisoned.
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Harteérp
Malcolm Arbanihan
Dickran Tarzian
Troy
Mr. Karizian
Rawley, Mass
Armenia
Fines on American Shipping Abolished by Cuban Porto Rico Demand
In response to the urgent appeal by the United States minister the minister of the cloning bag acts to settle fines imposed on American shipping by Cuban and Porto Rican authorities and indicates that further fines will be abolished.
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Armenia
Kesham
U.S. Coneul
Lerrell
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Syndicate of Eastern Capitalists Plans Cheyenne North Extension
A syndicate of eastern capitalists plans a large dogmatic development extension toward the north near Cheyenne Wyoming with a capital stock of 500 dollars. The plan, aimed for next summer, signals anticipated growth and investment activity in the region.
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Chevenant, Wy
Felto
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