13 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1895
Page
1
A paraphrased critique notes Reed's plan to separate treasury and government departments faces limited Democratic support. It recalls Cleveland’s possible success, cites partisan friction, and discusses silver advocates splitting into factions over seigniorage versus bullion profits, amid broader bimetallic debates.
The Democratic majority in the United States Senate has waned allowing Republicans and populists to back a resolution to investigate alleged fraud in Alabama. Even Butler of South Carolina might back the move if his state is included, as he levels similar accusations about South Carolina elections.
The article questions why ex Queen Lil’s arrest for complicity with Honolulu insurgents would cause a stir in London, noting hidden arms and ammunition found in her house as proof of ongoing royalist plotting by a few mischief makers.
A scathing editorial attacks CP manipulation costs to the U S treasury and calls for restitution. It cites Joliet layoffs at Illinois Steel and protests over wage reductions while questioning foreign gold loans and Rothschild influence. It mentions Queen Liliuokalani, Claus Sprackles and a Carter killing linked arms shipment. It notes Solicitor General Maywell’s resignation.
The discussion centers on charges against Attorney General Olney for political influence in major cases, a Toledo Blade warning about Brice of Oyork aiming to succeed himself, and Republican resistance to financial and tariff legislation. Rail interests push a pooling bill while New York reformers confront partisan tactics in policing. Republican readers rally to uphold reform gains, rejecting corruption.
A critical look at foreign gold drains highlights how corporate deceit and public apathy toward capital crimes fuel distrust in American securities. The piece condemns the whisky trust and Atchison and Heading, calls for radical remedies, and opposes railroad pooling as dangerous. It also critiques Ohio State Reform School delays and cost overruns, noting spiraling estimates and opaque spending.
Facts from court show Judge Grosscup found ex parte actions in the whisky trust receivership inappropriate and dismissed Receiver Greenhut after a reprimand. Greenhut, as president of D. and C. E. company, drew salaries, managed accounts, and had interests in groperage and coal ventures selling output to the trust, with ties to Nelson Morris in cattle feeding within the trust network. Directors were accused of profiting from the arrangement.
Wooster University’s historic intercollegiate oratory record is explored, highlighting three state firsts in thought and composition and two in delivery. The piece reviews past state contest results, compares Wooster with rivals, and notes current prospects at Columbus. It also covers committee decisions, eligibility debates, and preparatory events surrounding the State contest.
A rough, fragmented monologue laments lost freedom and rising burdens in the country. It questions whether the land remains free under heavy bonds and cites constitutional concerns, with imagery of halted singing and mourning.
The region endures a historic cold wave as temperatures plunge to zero or below across several locales. Reports cite 50 below in Wisconsin towns, 24 below in Montreal, and widespread arctic conditions from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Trains run late, schools dismiss, and frost bites affect crops and daily life as the cold persists.
One hundred dollars offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by B J Cheney with 15 years in business. W R Wart, Toledo. Kinnan & Blaby, Toledo. Hall's Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous membranes. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Sold by all druggists. October.
In Shreve Ohio on February 6 a Wooster editor laments Clinton county Democratic leadership. He argues a self appointed party “dictator” uses ridicule to split the party and control offices including juror and tax collector. He urges loyal Democrats to resist manipulation and support worthy candidates.
The Vice President laid before the Senate a summary from the Interstate Commerce Commission of total capital, gross and net earnings and net income for the year ended June 30, 1904 of the eight trunk lines Chicago to New York. Figures show dividends after fixed charges and taxes. list includes Baltimore & Ohio, Erie, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, and others.
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