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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1892

Page

4

Desperate Pursuit of Outlaws Ends in Multiple Fatalities

Reports from Kansas recount a clash near Springfield where about a dozen desperadoes fled in wagons pursued by a large posse. A running gun battle left several outlaws dead, with four killed and others wounded. Arrests extend to Estes and potential conspirators tied to a county alliance seeking sheriff’s office control. Authorities vow pursuit across the region.

Springfield Thoraés Grreuers Trsuit

Juror Drops Out as Corpse In Court Sparks Sensation

In a dramatic moment in the Johnson Turn case Judge Cooper adjourned court after juror Mike Gibbons collapsed from heart disease. Gibbons, a leading county farmer, leaves a wife and many children including City Marshal John Gibbons, with the trial paused for medical aid.

Steriinuky Oper Mike Gibbons Cooper Gibbons John Gibbons

Grippe Rages Wooster With Many Fatalities

In Wooster Ohio the influenza outbreak worsens with many deaths reported. Names such as Mrs Jane Mason Mrs im Lawrence Ami C Droz Je r Jacob Breinmetz Jr are listed among those affected as daily death reports arrive from nearby districts.

Unknown man found dead on C L W track near Canal Dover

A severely mutilated man was found by the C L W track a mile north of Canal Dover. His head is missing and the body was taken to the railway depot awaiting the coroner. No identification or origin information has been found yet.

Canal Dover

Suffering State Bill Aimed at Indiana Relief

In Washington the Senate tabled a Peffer proposal titled a bill for the relief of the people of Indiana. It would issue 100 million in treasury notes to Indiana residents secured by land mortgages and taxed 2 percent yearly, with lands or personal property subject to sale if taxes or principal payments fall due. The plan anticipates securing promissory notes to the U S Treasury in twenty years.

Washington Senate Peffer Indiana Idiana Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Este Board of Lay Commissioners of United States Treasury

Secretary Blaine Illness Sparks Brief Anxiety

Washington Jan 8 reports say Secretary Blaine rested quietly all day and showed marked improvement after a sudden illness. Mrs Blaine receives visitors and states the scare is temporary and he will likely be well within a day or two.

Washington Blaine Santheinet

Noted Fire Victim Rebuilt by Skin Graft Operation

An Indianapolis patient severely burned in a gas explosion underwent a skin graft operation in December. The grafts spanned nearly three inches by an inch and a half, restoring surface coverage. The Laporte Charity Circle had offered graft dermis but declined further involvement due to public notoriety of the planned secret procedure.

Phig City Pouae Lenk Jesson

Woman Supports Sunday Opening of World’s Fair

Mrs W L Lee, a Wall-Knoyns Street magnate and board member of the Colombian exposition, urges keeping the World’s Fair open on Sundays. She says all people, regardless of station or employment, should have the chance to view the expo’s many wonders.

Congress Rejects 100000 Aid for Starving Russians

In Washington on January 7 the House defeated a Senate approved joint resolution to appropriate 100000 to charter a vessel for transporting flour and other donated relief to starving Russians. Support split between naval committee advocates and those who favored sending the measure to the appropriations committee.

Wainingtron House Senate Russia United States Blount Naval Committee Kilgore Committee On Appropriations

Senate Silver Debates and Defense Measures

In January 7 proceedings Senator Morrill spoke on the silver question in reply to Senator Stewart. Senator Evler defended free silver. Mr Guay proposed authorizing a U S agent to collect debts owed to the nation. Several minor bills were read and the senate went into executive session to confirm presidential appointments, and Mr Allen presented a defense petition for the northwest coast.

Wasumnotoyo Senate Morrill Stewart Evler Guay United States Allen Committee On Military Affairs

Lawmaker Introduces Dynamite Control Bill in House

Wasninotos January 7 Representative McCreary proposes a bill to make it a felony to create trade or procure dynamite or similar compounds with intent to destroy property. It sets a misdemeanor for unpermitted making buying selling storing or transporting explosives and requires officials to verify lawful purpose before issuing permits.

Wasninotos New York McCreary

House committee to act on 81x contests including three from Pennsylvania

The elections committee will soon consider 81x contests with three from Pennsylvania. Indications suggest Stew art may be unseated while Reynolda vs Shonk and Grevy vs Scull outcomes are uncertain.

Wasnisaton House Pennsylvania Crate Stewart Grevy Va Reynolda Shonk Scall

Speaker Crisp Improving After Pneumonia Fears

Wasuwates dispatch reports physician says Speaker Crisp is somewhat better than last night. Family and doctor, who feared pneumonia, grow encouraged and more confident of his steady convalescence than during the past week.

Wasuwates Crisp

Harmony society trustees sue over timber ownership in Warren court

In Warren Pennsylvania on January 7 the case of Jacob Henrici and John Daas trustees of the Harmony society at Economy against Samuel Davidson and others began. It involves replevin over timber valued at about 15000 dollars, claimed timber cut by Davidson, rafted and sold, with damages sought. The timber was cut from land on the Allegheny River in Warren County.

Warren, Pa Jacob Henrici John Daas The Harmony Society Economy Samuel Davidson Economites Davidson Allegheny River Warren County

Legislature Opens in Boston with Key State House Appointments

The Massachusetts Legislature opened sessions at the state house with Alfred S. Pinkerton of Worcester elected president of the senate and Henry D Coolidge as clerk. WE Bassett was reelected speaker of the house with John G. Adams sergeant-at-arms and Edward A McLaughlin as clerk. Rev Edmund Dowse and Rev Daniel W Waldrön served as chaplains.

Boston Jane State House Alfred S. Pinkerton Worcester Senate John G. B Adams Henry D Coolidge Edmund Dowse Bassett Edward A McLaughlin Daniel W Waldron

Bank partners Schall and Danner arrested on new indictments

Michael Schall and James M Danner of Schall and Danner bank were arrested in York on charges of embezzlement and larceny of about $22,000 in moneys and securities. The firm failed last March for $25,000 with assets about $3,700. New indictments prompted the arrests and both men were bound over $2,500 for a Monday hearing.

York Michael Schall James M Danner Bank of Schall & Danner John B. Welsh

Mining convicts build fortifications at Coal Creek Tenn

Wire waifs report convicts in Coal Creek Tennessee are building a block house and defenses against a free Miners mob. Seventeen British warships reportedly lack reliable boilers, rendering them unfit for use. Curtis Shine a 14 year old dies at home near Vanlue Ohio after consuming colored candy. Mrs Silvernail a 10 year old bride of a 72 year old man in Waukesha Wisconsin leaves her husband after years of ill treatment.

Coal Creek Tenn Curtis Shine Vanlue Wis

Outrageous Sims Family Lynching Report from Womack Hill

News from Womack Hill describes a violent pursuit of Neal Sims and possible hangings of Neal and others tied to a murder case. Reports mention Laura and Beatice Sims, a posse, and conflicting accounts of punishment and appeals tied to Clarke Korns trial and Maal corps proceedings.

Moupite Womack Hill Sims Neal Sims Bob Laura Beatice Sims Womack Hall Leah Neal Siths Neal Wourn

Hanging of Wright and city tobacco warning signs

A court scene recalls the death sentence of Wright to be hanged on February 2 after Judge Silas Woodson’s somber moment and firm ruling. Chicago streetcar officials install placards urging riders to stop tobacco chewing and spitting, with humorous and moralizing lines in warning posters.

Jeospon Mee Jane Peemes Eversen Remy Peter Wrogbf Silas Woodson Woodson Wright Chicago Cara North Side

National American Woman Suffrage Convention in City

The twenty fourth annual NAWSA convention will meet January 17 18 19 20 in Church of Our Father. Speakers include Mrs Lide Meriwether Mrs Lucy Stone Elizabeth Lyle Saxon Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B Anthony and more. Topics cover methods of work in state legislatures constitutional issues and the Columbian Exposition.

Express Messengers Discharged at Yousatown

Wells Fargo Express in Yousatown says three messengers on the Erie main line were discharged without warning. Davis Smith and Hunt, trusted workers, were dismissed for alleged neglect denied by the men. Three replacements were named to fill the vacancies.

Yousastown Wells- Fargo Express Company Erie Davis Smith Hunt

Death of the Earl of Lichfield in Loxpox note

The Earl of Lichfield, born 1825 and descendant of Admiral Anson, has died at Loxpox. He served as MP for Lichfield before inheriting the title and was not known for any notable deeds. His eldest son, Thomas Francis Anson, succeeds him. The Bishop of Lichfield is ill but not dangerously so.

Mhem Tng Dunn Murer Itn Guyman Ereny G. Botkin Arkalon Pratt Earl of Lichfield Admiral Anson House of Commons Thomas Francis Anson Wicksetrn Oklahoma Arkansas Washington Cohoma Counties Yazoo

Meeting of Onto s Wool Growers in Columbus

The Ohio Agricultural Convention and the Institute of Stock Breeders and Farmers will meet in Columbus on Tuesday Jan 12. The Ohio Wool-growers association will elect officers that afternoon and the president will deliver the annual address on the wool tariff that evening. On Jan 18 the president will speak on the importance of sheep husbandry to Ohio farmers and especially wool-growers, urging attendance.

Cotcmsus Ohio Agricultural Convention Institute of Stock Breeders and Farmers Columbus Ohio ‘Wool-growers’ Association Ohio

In Egypt the Khedive Dies After Illness

A fragment notes the death of the Khedive of Egypt on January 4 after influenza. It mentions birth in 1853 and a reign starting in 1879, with a reference to a son and unclear details.

Notorious con artist Anderson deceives multiple wives

The article details Anderson returning to the United States about a year ago and collecting six more wives by posing as a wealthy ranchman. He married women in Kansas, Nebraska, Boston, and St. Louis, swindling them of money and valuables, including watches and coal lands, while fabricating stories of California ranches and Michigan farms. He stood six feet tall with black hair and eyes, a mustache, and a Gallic accent as he wooed victims nationwide. Police appeals for vengeance have gone out from deluded women across the country.

Anderson Chimaha Concord Street Boston Chifase L. D. Madson Imira N. Y Fornia Fannie Felton Kansas St. Louis Lewis Stothard California Cleveland Albany Springfield Michigan Whven

Drooklyn Family Stricken by Unseen Pneumonia

New York reports a bilious pneumonia outbreak in Brooklyn traced to 1412 style disease. In two weeks five members of Dr J B Low’s household died, including his wife daughter and two mothers. The illness is highly fatal with rapid onset and mucus clogging the lungs.

Yous Jan Oscar

Inaugural Ceremonies Planned by Both Houses

The legislature reports plans for inaugural ceremonies with a public invitation to participate. The procession will feature state officers elect and clergy, meeting in the Senate chamber before proceeding to the inaugural parade on a day to be announced.

Haskell Ant Sta Ress Waver City Council Calamus General Assembly Senate W Nichols D Taylor A L Harris V Marquis J C Roy W D Shaw J S McGrew R K Wiha Con Gaumer D C Cunningham

Whisky Trust to Face Federal Grand Jury Indictment

District Attorney Malchhrist plans to seek a federal grand jury indictment of the Dis tilling and Cattle Feeding company of Peoria Illinois known as the Whisky Trust. Evidence includes a rebate certificate from H Alexander Drug and Seed of Atlanta. The charge claims a 5 percent price hike followed by a 6 percent rebate to enforce exclusive buying and selling at set rates.

Caicaco Malchhrist Ilinois Whisky Trust Peoria H. Alexander Drug and Seed Company Atlanta

Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

Try a sample bottle at our expense and learn for yourself how good a remedy is. Sufferers from influenza found it effective and rapid relief. Laubach Keyd's Drug Store offers free samples, large bottles priced at 50 cents.

Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Transform Several Ills

Specimen cases from Wisconsin and Illinois show Electric Bitters curing neuralgia rheumatism stomach liver trouble and weakness. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois healed a long running leg sore after Bucklen’s Arnica Salve aided with seven boxes. John Speaker from Catawba Virginia found relief after one bottle of Electric Bitters. Sold by Laubach & Boyd.

SH. Clifford New Cassel Wis Eaward Shepherd Harrisburg John Speaker Catawba, V Laubauch & Boyd

Buckien’s Arnica Salve for Cats and Skin Ailments

An old advertisement touts Buckien’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promises satisfaction or refund and lists Laubach & Hoyd as druggists selling the product priced at 2 1/2 cents per box.

Laubach & Hoyd

Brothers Dominate Pittsburg and Erie Line Engineering

Fragmentary text identifies McDowell brothers as conductors on the Pittsburg and Erie division of the Pennsylvania railroad and notes five Fitzmaurice brothers among on the line. The passage mentions electric power use from partly July next and references a Boid rere in rey vied nthe, indicating garbled details.

Pittsburg Erie Pennsylvania McDowell Fitzmaurice Boid Rere

Remarkable patent medicines and a Chicago boiler blast

A collage of ads claims Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders cure worms and fretful children, Kemp’s Balsam cough remedy, and Lane’s Family Medicine. Separate item reports a fatal boiler explosion at Warren Springer in Chicago with three workers killed and three seriously injured. injuries sent to hospital.

Chicago Warren Springer Company South Canal Street

Rheumatism cured by BRANDKFTH and kidney health warning

An advertisement features J N Harris of New York praising BRANDKFTH IIL for rheumatism relief after years of failure with tinctures. It extols kidney disease dangers noting high urine output and back pains, urging use of SwampRoot from Zimmerman & Co as a guaranteed remedy.

J.N Harris Fulton Market New York City Saye Brandkfth Tisn Zimmerman & Co

Allens Inscovery for Piles Cures All Forms

Allens Discovery offers a cure for piles sold by druggists at 50 cents. The ad claims it works for all forms and is prepared only for piles and private parts testing. Mail orders sent to Leroy NY address. Four pounds of gold recovered from Bealin royal mint chimney soot.

Royal Mint Bealin Belding Slyrtie Avenue Alvany Allen Alen

State boards plan dairy herd tuberculosis inspections

Indianapolis January reports detail a joint meeting of state boards on animal health and sanitation. Governor Chaserepared outlines actions to seize cattle and inspect dairies and herds for tuberculosis with local veterinarians to be appointed to investigate.

Dydianapolis Jan Lives Sanitary Commission

Terrible cyclone damages in Randolph and Chambers counties

A violent cyclone struck near Roanoke and Milltown causing widespread destruction. Fourteen residences were blown down with fatalities reported. at Milltown a Baptist church, college, seven stores and fifteen homes were razed. Professor Gibson was fatally injured and several others seriously hurt.

Bers Ale Jan Sin Randolph County Roanoke Milltown Chambers County Gibson

Messiah Baptist Funeral Delayed By Disputed Body

In Bripccroft Connecticut Tan, William Francis a colored man died in New York but his body did not arrive for burial. The New York undertaker demanded 64 for services and prevented removal from local rooms. The funeral was postponed. Tennessee lawmakers declined a World Fair appropriation but allowed county courts to fund a commission exhibit.

Bripccroft Conn Tan Messiah Baptist Church William Francis New York Francis Tennessee Nox County

Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaims Real Merit and Cures

Advert describes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the distinctive, daily manifested merit of the medicine with repeated cures. It notes customer returns after trials proving value and claims the preparation preserves all remedial qualities unique to Hood's Sarsaparilla. It touts it as a blood purifier tonic building up weak bodies and nerves.

Hood Oldgate Bay Jood

Piles and Catarrh Remedies Promoted in Almanac Notices

A 1855 notice quotes sufferers praising Allen’s Discovery for piles and Ely’s Dream Balm and Cream Balm for catarrh. It cites testimonials from a New York reader and a Denver pharmacist endorsing relief and cure after personal use. Also notes Austria word on women had carriers paid twenty five cents a day.

Austria Ely Michael Herr Denver L Meyer N. Y

Fatal Assault at Local School After Hours

A teacher, William Ebrhart, was attacked by three boys after school. One struck him with a poker and another stabbed him in the neck with a pocketknife, as George Kistler Ebrhart attempted to intervene. The incident occurred near the school, with the assailants fleeing afterward.

Torexa Kan Jane —William Ebrhart George Kistler Ebrhart

Cure Yourself Book Offers Medical Guide By Mail

An advertisement promotes a medical book titled Cure Yourself, a 100 page volume with colored plates. Readers may obtain it by sending three 2 cent stamps to A P Ordway & Co. in Boston Massachusetts to cover postage.

P. Ordway & Co Boston Mass A P Ordway & Co

Senator Walthall Retires Early Amidst Sleepy Morning Debate

Mississippi Senator Walthall does not join the roosting chickens but retires at nine. He awakens early for coffee at four, leaving uncertainty whether he rises before the rooks or the day begins with him.

Walthall Mississippi

California youth builds steam motor sleigh for polar trek

A young California inventor aiming to be an Arctic explorer has developed a steam motor sleigh and tested it for two years in the Sierra Nevada. He seeks capital to fund a North Pole expedition.

California Sierras North Pole

Sulphur Bitters Credit and Curious Claims Featured

A postmaster from Waverly Iowa touts Sulphur Bitters claiming two years of illness vanished and doctor bills vanished after use. a Seattle man spent months and $5,000 to recover his voice, finally restored at no cost. a North Carolina man bundles fathering 27 children and two marriages at age 55 with claims of great-grandchildren.

Knott Waverly Iowa Seattle North Carolina

Mother Grays Sweet Worm Powders Promote Health

In New York a physician advertises Mother Grays Sweet Worm Powders for fretful sickly children with pale appearance. The remedy claims to cleanse the stomach act on the liver and destroy worms within twenty four hours and to be stocked by all druggists. Price listed.

Sfother Gray Gray New York

Plague Hits Naples in 1659 Killing Vast Numbers

The greatest plague ever known visited Naples in 1659, carrying off 880 000 people in twenty eight weeks, describing a catastrophic outbreak of mortality and rapid decline.

Naples

Kemp's Balsam Promoted For Galients Ailment

An old notice touts Kemp's Balsam as remedy for a widespread ailment. It urges readers not to delay treatment and to obtain a bottle from druggists, promising quick relief and protection against serious complications like pneumonia.

Hezekiah’s Surprise and the Catarrh Cure Offer

A reader quotes a sensational claim of a doctor offering Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy with a reward for curing all catarrh cases. The ad promises cure or money back for 60 cents, sold by druggists, sparking chatter about trying the remedy.

Liram Hirami

Ice Tragedy Near Assumption Claims Three Lives

A farmer Desjardins his daughter and Roy aged 13 fell through the ice on the Assumption river at a Galvanized Iron Manufacturers meeting in Pittsburgh. The boy drowned while the two adults perished on the voyage. Minch gauge iron rose from 18 to 14 and 16 cents per pound prompting a brokered 100 dose one dollar Hood's Sarsaparilla ad note.

Desjardins Roy Assunmiption Can Galvanized Iron Manufacturers’ Association Pittsburj

What Cured Him

Disturbed by pain and insomnia, the sufferer is cured by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The text claims it treats headache scrofula dyspepsia kidney and liver disorders and general debility by cleansing poisoned blood. It promises a guarantee and money back if no benefit.

Dr. Pierce

Cactus Blood Gure Advertised in Wooster Ohio

A vintage pharmacy advertisement promotes Cactus Blood Gure claiming to purify blood tone the system aid digestion and appetite and cure skin diseases ulcers and scrofula. It lists Laubach and Boyd of Wooster Ohio as sellers.

Laubach & Boyd Wooster Ohio

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