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Ripans Tabules are described as compounded from a prescription used by leading medical authorities and presented in a fashionable form gaining popularity everywhere.
16 Jan 1895
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1895
Page
1
Ripans Tabules are described as compounded from a prescription used by leading medical authorities and presented in a fashionable form gaining popularity everywhere.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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