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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1895

Page

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Ripans Tabules advertised as widely used medicine

Ripans Tabules are described as compounded from a prescription used by leading medical authorities and presented in a fashionable form gaining popularity everywhere.

Conflicting US Policy on Hawaiian Restoration Debate

A national quarrel erupts over Congress and the executive branch handling of Hawaii and the Queen’s overthrow. President’s written confession of plans to overthrow a friendly republic is contrasted with Congress’s restraint. Philadelphia politics surge as Quay and Cameron risk Senate seats amid anti corporation tides and a potential Pattison Democratic bid. Concurrent state races in Tennessee California and Nebraska stir party tensions and tariff tax debates.

Hojnicaus Congress of the United States Congress Cleveland Iawailen Republic Hawaiian Islands Hawaii Republic Quay United States Senate L’ennsylvania David Martin Philadelphia Boles Penrose Charles ¥. Warwick L’enrose Mag Penrose Martin Philadelphia Traction Company Enite Pennsylvania Cameron Anticorporation Republicans Philadeladelphia Warwick Nebraska Evang Turney Inahan Budd Tennessee

Hysell eyed as Democratic governor candidate rise

A Columbus report notes State Trade and Labor Assembly's annual session signals continued aggressive political action. Hysell, leader among Southern Uhbio miners, is mentioned as a potential governor nominee. The piece weighs potential alliances with Democrats, Labor, and Populists and the risk of factional split in the party.

Hysell Columbus State Trade and Labor Assembly Uhbio

Alabama Democrats shield returns fearing fraud in Black counties

The Alabama Democratic legislature refused to probe county returns, fearing exposure of fraud that could show Oates lost to Kolb, a Populist, despite higher votes in some Black counties. Tennessee Republicans likewise sought to bypass official returns to sweep a back‑of‑returns inquiry, delaying final results.

Alabama Oates Kolb Tennessee Evans

McKinley mobilizes aid as miners face distress

Gov. McKinley quickly responds to Hocking Valley miners after a 3 AM telegram, arranging a carload of provisions at his own cost. The piece mocks arbitration plans, laments regional destitution, and notes political currency battles in Congress, warning of ongoing economic peril and liberal governance strains.

Gov. McKinley McKinley Ohio

Currency agitation faces firm stance on silver coinage

Springer cites Cleveland and Marlisle asserting continued currency agitation but rejects any concession toward silver coinage at a 16 to 1 ratio. He contrasts with Bourbon restraint and notes Quay's income tax amendment aims to expose corporate secret agents.

Springer Cleveland Marlisle Quay

Lamont and Cleveland Tangles in Traction Deals

Businessmen note Lamont as a director earning 76000 in several firms with New York Traction ties across New York Philadelphia and Washington. Lamont travels to attend, while relatives are cited in a tangled case involving trust signatures and urgent dealings in Cleveland and New York.

Lamont Cleveland’s Benedict New York Philadelphia Washington Traction Company Cleveland

Eighth of January Democratic celebration in Wayne County

A long fragment recounts a January eighth event in Wayne County. Attendees, banquet, and speeches at the City Armory show waning party enthusiasm, with 89 at dinner of 100 paid seats and 200 of 500 people standing or seated poorly.

Tooster Wayne County de Yayne W.doster Andrew Jackazon Nancy Hanks George & Money E . Dowell A. J. Mletz

Toasts and dancing mark 40th annual celebration

John Menweenay announced as toastmaster for an evening of speeches at the 40th annual event. Speakers including L KK Critefield Miss Nellie Brown and Prof W. H Webb delivered formal toasts while the audience, though attentive, showed limited enthusiasm amid chatter. Music by George & Mongey Band filled the banquet hall until 4 am and the grand march drew about 40 couples with around 65 dancing later. Postmaster Marchand and L. R. Amerena led the finale with Charley Lovett and C. D. Swan among those presenting.

John Menweenay Stesweeney Wacster Andrew Jackson Charles Krichbaum Canton Krichbaum Pope Nellie Brown Wooster University Whittier L’rof W. H Webb Fredericksborg L’rof Webb Price Kansell Creston Ussell K.B. Eshelman George & Mongey Band Joseph Fischer Musie and Ono

Orville Democratic Rally Highlights Jackson Tribute and Debate

A large crowd gathered at the Town Hall to honor Andrew Jackson and the Democratic legacy. Speakers reviewed tax policy, the McKinley bill, and the 1890s financial crash, with notes on party prospects and a closing dance following the program.

Lesa Lheay Andrew Jackson New Orleans Mansfield W.H. Webb Fredericksburg Arrville Jackson Democratic Club Steiner Iicn Jobo W Winn Defiance Unio McKinley Willson Democratic Party Pres. Cleveland

Myers v Campbell Contract dispute reaches jury

Wayne County court case of David Myers versus Alex Campbell occupied the court and jury since Monday. Jury retired Wednesday afternoon with verdict favoring the plaintiff for twenty four dollars. Plaintiff sought balance due on a house building contract. Critchfield and Critcheld represented the plaintiff while Taggart defended Myers and Fray for the defendant.

David Myers Alex. Campbell Tesme S24 St. Wan Buildinghouse Critchfield & Criteffeld F Plaintul Myser Ant Fray. Taggart Defendart

Local mines resume work amid miner absenteeism

From Thursday five day the lockout wine men at Massiou went to work with the Howells mine at Dalton already running. likely the only mines in the district at work due to the new strike. Both are small and drivers may inspect work at any time. An Akron special notes that despite Massilon miners action, 500 men at Lakeview and Ilger Creek mines have decided to return to work Monday.

Locuck Massiou Howells Dalton Akron Massilion Lakeview Ilger Creek

Death of Mrs Livvie Fitzgerald in Fast Henry Street

Mrs Livvie Fitzgerald wife of John Fitzgerald, yardmaster in the I? yards, died Sunday morning after a corgestive chill following a yearlong kidney disease. She was 41 years old, eldest daughter of the late Patrick McGowan. She had been active Thursday evening and retired in usual health. Burial details not provided.

Livvie Fitzgerald Otn Fitzgerald Famly Henry Street Fitzgerald Joovock Were Fitzgerald Patrick McGowan

Contractor Vegi halts Millersburg extension project

A telegram from Cincinnati ordered suspension of all work on the Ib A 0 extension to Millersburg. Crews were discharged, materials moved, and the work train turned over to Superintendent Johnson of the Wooster Loch and Akron & Chicago Junction. No concrete reason beyond poor weather. payoff to workers completed. When resumed, completion from Millersburg to Zanesville is planned as quickly as possible.

M J Cincinnati Millersburg Johnson Wooster Loch Akron & Chicago Junction Zanesville

Burial Totals in Wooster Cemetery Reach Over Four Thousand

The Wooster Cemetery Association records show more than 4,000 interments in Wooster cemetery through Sept 30, 1894, mostly locals. The year 1894 burial list names individuals with ages and dates of death, reflecting a broad array of residents laid to rest.

Oak Hill Jesse McClellan The Wooster

Wreck Investigation Over Wheeling Line Trainmen Cite Probable Fault

An Ohio wreck near Massillon involving Wheeling & Lake trains 23 and 43 disrupted service, with 81,500 dollars estimated loss. Officials seek exact cause, weighing engineer conductor and Orrville operator amid uncertain train orders. Recovery and repairs proceed. front of the engine damaged but machinery intact.

Wheeling & Lake Mason Independent F. J. Brant C. A. Wilson Toledo Massillon Stout Orrville

Sensational Ashland divorce case of Hoover couple

Philip Hoover and wife Lydia, long residents of Dalton then Ashland, face divorce in Ashland county court this week. Lydia seeks equitable relief and alimony, alleging extreme cruelty including name calling choking and striking, accusations of criminal intimacy with Wooster bar patrons, and assault. She claims he confiscated property and hid transfer papers during her absence, and asks for custody of daughters Desse and Agnes. A temporary injunction barred disposal of assets.

Philip Hoover Lydia Dalton Ashland Ashland County Plaimiiff Wooster Wolf Mra Hoover Heimer Nithy Vugar Desse Agnes

Lincoln banquet toasts and political notes at Archer House

A rough transcription records toasts for a Lincoln banquet at Archer House on February 12 with names including John McSweeney, Kev Or, FP Scovel, Stephen A Dutplasa, A McClure, and Gen Hancock. The note includes a reply about Republican loyalties, timber interests, and requests to change address to Marshallyrile, signed by 3. Zimmerman.

Lincoln Archer House John McSweeney Raham Tincoln Kev Or & FP Scovel Stephen A Dutplasa McClure Terant Whitey Justter Ulaset Molhus Bsg Hancock Metz Esy Ag

Inquired Poem From Wooster Paper Recalled

A Eureka Springs Ark reader requests a reprint of a Wooster paper poem from 1961 about wartime unrest. The writer, J B H Lowrey, recalls the line Oh that I might sit in some pot of grease and asks THE Wooster Reevetic AN to locate and reprint the piece for today’s readers.

Eurexa Staines Ark Wooster Foreman Borror Wooster Reevetic AN Eevee Smithville Eureka Springs Lowrey

Subscription renewal request for Wooster Republican paper

L J Barer from Great Bend Kansas writes January 5 asking for a draft to renew his subscription to the Wooster Republican and New York Tribune for one more year. He notes this is the 31st renewal and mentions eight years in Central Kansas with steady readership.

Weesdrie Glican Wooster Wooster Republican New York Tribune Rooster Republican Kansas L. J. Barrer

Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Wins Work's Best Award

Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder receives a top industry honor in a Work's Best Award program highlighting quality and innovation. The recognition underscores the brand's popularity and reliability in baking across households and professional kitchens.

Spike injures Conner relative at West Wooster works

J L Conner of Car Works in West Wooster plans to finish the main saw mill early next year while his brother in law SF Conner suffered a severe foot puncture from a protruding spike. He was taken home for care and may be unable to resume work soon.

J L. Conner West Wooster Conner J.L. Conner

Advertising rates offered in Wooster newspaper

The Republican third page sixth column advertises cheap rates: 25 0 words or less for 31 days, a whole week for 40 cents, described as the cheapest advertising ever offered in Wooster.

Tie Dairy Republican Wooster

Wooster Rail Prospect Hoping for Expansion Gain

A Jeromesville Chronicle report says a Nashville hardware merchant Cassel relayed that Camp sold to New York capitalists who plan a railroad line north to Greenwich via Ashland and south to Zanesville. He notes contracts with coal mines and sandstone quarries and predicts the sale is decisive. Locals await the outcome.

Wooster Jeromeville Theland Press Nashville Cassel New York Greenwich Ashland Zanesville

Wooster Starts Carload Aid for Starving West

Wooster residents prepare a Friday shipment to aid starving areas in the West. The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church and others collect grain, provisions, and clothing. Contributions may be left with Jesse McClellan at the University office. a Pennsylvania Co car will haul goods to Chicago free of charge, then onward.

Apple Creek Tin Wooster Tager Publican Young Ladies Missionary Society 1St Presbyterian Church D. Tyler Jesse McClellan Geo. A. Hatfield Lansing Aid Society Lansing Colorado Pennsylvania Co Chicago Wooster Fundy G D, Hattield Om Haat Bowman

Miners in Hockway Valley Seek Aid Amid Starvation Fears

Reports from Cincinnati indicate distress among Hockway Valley miners calling on Governor McKinley to authorize relief. A committee in Cincinnati confirmed suffering and famine, with donations totaling 878 dollars collected by voluntary contributors and costs redirected to aid families unable to find work due to the region's dire conditions.

Hocktog Valley Gov McKinney Nelsonville McKinley Phursdary Col Tree RO Gyger Alliance Col Gizer Gov Mekinsey Cincinsati Janet Cormuttee Mitizens Roof Commerce Hockway Valley Caldscell

Cooney Declares Stand For Righteousness In Arbitration

A dated letter signature J. Cooney denounces arbitration as misused by operators, claims working people gain nothing, and pledges to arbitrate personally. He names James Mullins and the Arnold boys as leading figures, asserts miners yield to honors, and proclaims adherence to jurisprudence as a rock against surrender.

Massillou Eprrom James Mullins Arnold Boys Mullins Mr. Mulling Cooney J. Cooney

Ministers Lose Free Fares on Pennsylvania System West

The Pennsylvania railway lines west of Pittsburg end the free pass and half fare for gospel ministers. Reduced rates east of Pittsburg remain until March 31 with coupon redemptions valid only to that date. Lines affected include Pittsburg, Ft Wayne & Chicago and Panhandle among others. The change aims to be permanent at a Central Traffic Association meeting, possibly affecting other systems.

Lpittspera L’ennsylvania Pittsburg Pennsylvania Ft. Wayne Chicago Panhandle Lake Erie Ewe Leaat Central Traffic Association

County awards big Killbuck ditch contract at large saving

County Commissioners let the Killbuck ditch excavation to Geo H Bid ened toe d os 1.49 per cubic yard the lowest bid saving the county about 400 dollars from the 15457 estimate contractor to start in 30 days from signing engineers Markley estimates 119801 cubic yards to be dug the let price 6562 13 less than the estimate contractors came from Sandusky Fremont Kenton Akron Mansfield Fort Wayne Toledo and Cleveland

Thureday Killbuck Geo Sandusky Fremont Kenton Akron Mansfield Ft. Wayne Yoledo Cleveland Markley

Change of Venue in Stark County Case Leads to Jurisdiction Question

Judge McCarty of Canton reserved ruling on jurisdiction in the Snell change of venue case. Prosecutor Funck and defense counsel debated whether district or judicial district defines the adjoining-county transfer. The case, tied to a life policy and sensational Wayne county developments, was certified to Stark County with arguments continuing.

McCarty Canton Snell Funck Canton Ipository Fanck Metz Wiley The Tate Eason Wooster Stark Conunty A McCarty Coupsel Forte State District Ag Stark County

Massillon Miners Stand Over Wage Dispute at Canal Fulton

Massillon operators refuse to raise day wage above 1.60 as miners press for work. After a canal Fulton convention, Ocock mine No 2 and Dalton mine operate while regular drivers and roadmen stay at work. Inside day men at odds with new pay, while W. and L. shifting crew resume supplying coal.

Massilen Tred Pindent Wth Massillon Canal Fulton Ocock Dalton

Hall's Catarrh Cure claims universal cure

Readers informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad promises $100 to anyone it fails to cure and invites readers to request testimonials from Cheney & Co in Toledo. Sold by druggists.

Hall Natarea Cheney Toledo

Daily Republican Local News Notice

The item advertises quick delivery of the Republican newspaper with home delivery by carrier each evening for 12 cents a week. It emphasizes the latest local news and engaging content and invites readers to send in their name for service.

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