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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1892
Page
4
The Economy group debates admitting new members while Dr Teed and Mr Duss face board opposition. Trustees fear a covert attempt to influence leadership as several elders oppose February enrollment and a power struggle unfolds amid internal suspicions.
A Kansas family of four perished in a house fire near Atchison on New Year’s week. The blaze destroyed the hen house and home as investigators work to determine the cause and identify the victims.
The piece notes a heated gubernatorial race with candidates including Governor Jackson Jo B Brown and James Alfred Peare. It highlights Colonel John Walter Smith as a strong contender from Worcester County and signals ongoing speculation across the bay about nominations and support.
The ICC released its decision on the Boston and Maine railroad pass case. It held that charging different passengers different rates for identical service constitutes unjust discrimination unless exceptions apply, and it would bar passes to certain listed classes including public service officials and prominent officers.
Simon Groh of Harrissere was legally declared sane and competent after a protracted capacity case. His mother’s death left about 10 000 dollars in Lancaster county, with his sister and son alleging incapacity and seeking a commission in lunacy. The court’s initial action placed Groh’s fortune in trusteeship, later unsettled when he learned of the proceedings and moved to revoke the commission.
In Clarion County a farmer named Steele near Clarion reports a water well drilled ten days ago that produced a strong gas smell and a liquid resembling amber foods. Drillers found rope coated with the liquid and experts are probing the cause while Bradford operators plan further tests.
Dayton reports Anderson Harliss, the only thief with direct evidence, weakens and talks with his father. The father, opposing his son, vows to testify fully even as accomplices share liability and face penitentiary terms.
San Francisco report says Slavin withdrew from the fight with Peter Jackson after an English backer failed to post cash. Jackson, furious, vows to press the match and leave for the East on Saturday to meet Slavin and force a fight, either in England or here, to honor the agreement.
At a Garfield Park unit meeting officials approved opening fifteen entries for the spring meeting. A guaranteed value of 320,000 or similar large stakes on the American turf were discussed. Entries for all stakes likely close February 1.
Six cowboys hijacked the southbound Inter national and beat Northern train forty miles north of San Antonio. They boarded at Buda station forced a Chicago drummer off for his red cravat and silk hat then made several women in the Pullman sing. They used pistols to enforce demands and halted the train after twenty miles at a way station.
Mrs Hiram Britton of Marlboro gave birth yesterday to a trio of vigorous healthy daughters. The birth occurred in the Marlboro village near here and all three are reported doing well.
A tall stranger with a black mustache lingered at Feeton House bar until midnight and accepted a hotel room after protest from the proprietor Chalky Phil lick. He claimed to be Gideon Marsh of Philadelphia and asked for discretion about his name. In other news Judge Penny rules against club sales of Tigner and several legal decisions address wholesale liquor sales and state law repeal.
Attorney CT Hitz, a leading Cleveland citizen, was horsewhipped in his office by politician Attorney Thomas Heally over an alleged insult to Reillys lily client. Hitz says he learned of the insult only when Reilly contacted him with a cowhide claim.
The continued ill health of Archbishop Kendrck causes concern among priests and laity in the diocese. His intention to perform duties unassisted raises fear he may fail under the strain.
Portiasp Indiana Portland faces a smallpox outbreak with about 6000 residents affected and over 40 cases in Seymour where population under 7000. Reports of deaths from the illness, city health authorities on high alert and streetcar exposure by an Italian patient raise alarm.
Cincinnati and Cleveland papers print a story quoting Hon. C. P Griffin, a leading Foraker member, saying he was offered $5,000 to vote for Senator Sherman. Griffin denies ever making the statement in an interview.
A survey of year end trade reports from Chicago to New Orleans shows varied results with Chicago experiencing the heaviest volume and Philadelphia improving iron business while Detroit and Cleveland report mixed activity. Western exports remain robust and southern cotton prices fall, fueling concern over broader economic health.
Judge La Combe of the United States circuit court signed the mandate to the Sing Sing warden to proceed with the executions of murderers McElvaine and Trezza. The condemned will be brought to Brooklyn to be resentenced.
Pittsburg January 1 The Pennsylvanian Railroad company earmarks 1,260,000 to improve the road for Columbian exposition travel in 1893. Orders placed for 100 new locomotives and 150 passenger cars to be ready by year’s start. Fifteen miles of double track will be built on the Mt Wayne line and many sidings added.
The Philadelphia mint totals about 92 million coins valued at 48 million dollars for the year just ended. Silver dollars have not been coined since July, and the machinery and dies used in the 1891 coinage have all been destroyed along with the hammer. On Saturday, operations will restart for the new year.
Burglars broke into Henry Becks saloon at 310 State Street and stole about 1000 dollars in negotiable paper and a coins collection valued at 000 dollars. No trace was left, and the thieves disappeared. Budy Chicago Jan 1.
An advertisement extols Simons Liver Regulator as a perfect medical remedy for liver related ailments. It claims after use the spirit improves and despondency fades, noting the product cured dyspepsia where other remedies only relieved symptoms temporarily.
A 19th century note touts Electric Litters as the leading pure medicinal tonic. It claims to cure stomach issues liver and kidney ailments, headaches, indigestion, constipation, and malaria. guarantee satisfaction with a money refund if unsatisfied. Bottles priced at 50 cents, sold by Lautach & Loyd.
A druggist advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung throat chest troubles with a money back guarantee if no benefit after a fair trial. Trial bottle free at Laubach Boyd’s Drug Store large size 60 cents and 3 dollars.
A collection of vintage medical ads touts Kemp's Balm Dr Pierce's Pellets and Kilmer's Swamp Root with promises of cures for coughs fevers ulcers and kidney disorders. It cites endorsements by doctors and stresses natural remedies and fresh air as health aids.
Allen's Discovery claims to cure all forms of piles and itching of the private parts with a 60 cent preparation sold by druggists. It is marketed for piles only and mailed from LeRoy New York. A separate note suggests rubbing the back to help put children to sleep.
To Mothers in this Town. The renowned mother Gray's Sweet Worm Powders used by a nurse in New York's Children’s Home. Now sold at drug stores, praised by mothers for fretful sickly children. Destroys worms and revives, price 25 cents. 159124.
Seventeen hunters and sixty farmers join a rabbit hunt near North Lewsburg. Using muzzle loaders and rifles, the group spans 200 acres over six hours, resulting in about 300 rabbits killed amid heavy gunfire.
In Hestinapos Pa a long legal fight over ownership ended in open conflict between John Norton and the Chilcoat brothers with about fifteen supporters on each side. They fortified hills, Norris spied until last Thursday when the Chilcoats’ side forcibly ejected him and demolished the house. Both sides retreated to their hills amid the standoff.
An old advertisement lists Scotch Little Liver Pills and Erver Cure for nausea headache billowsness vertigo and constipation. Sold by Laubach and Boyd with prices of 25 cents per box for Scotch Little Liver Pills and cents per bottle for Scotch Sarsaparilla.
Report recalls a fatal incident where Matthew Hubbard son of John Hubbard in a group with A Heisman failed to free himself as corn 13 000 bushels in a bin shifted from a bottom valve and he suffocated. Also notes a tariff cabinet proposal voicing duty changes on alcohol and sugar with rail material relief and no export duty changes affecting Spain's mineral trade.
A wartime era testimonial from a Waverly Postmaster credits Sulphur Hitters with cutting family illness and medical costs after two years of use. The letter notes low medical payments and three dollars invested yielding ongoing health in the family.
The readable text includes uncertain references to medical or fear themes and a congress speaker selection. It mentions a presiding congress day and potential timeline for a speaker appointment. The fragmentary form limits concrete facts.
An Italian counterfeiter named Vinzénza Deloronzo was arrested in Petersburg and brought before U S Commissioner Colburn in Beranton. He was committed in default of a $5,000 bail after admitting to tampering with counterfeit five dollar notes.
Litrtz Rock reports extensive preparations for Bishop Edward Fitzger ald silver jubilee events on Feb 2 with a large clergy delegation from the United States. Cardinal Gibbons and archbishops from Philadelphia Ireland St Paul New Orleans New York officer clergy will attend the pontifical high mass at St Andrews Cathedral led by Bishop Fitzgerald. Graves trial in Denver features Judge Furman pressuring for closing arguments as deliberations near decision.
A Dodge measure of the Cattus Blood Cure claims to purify the blood and improve digestion. It promises to cure dysgesia constipation sick headache and regulate the liver and kidneys, with claims to treat pimples eczema ulcers abscesses and more severe blood diseases. Sold by Laubach and Boyd in Wooster Ohio.
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