20 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1892
Page
1
The crowd in Catambus for inauguration day braved clouds and cold while discussions focus on redistricting and the State House’s poor condition. Senator Carpenter’s proposed districts face questions of fairness and connectivity, amid talk of sanitation issues and a costly renovation.
The notice outlines a land possession dispute involving Thomas Lincoln and the Bonnell family over property near Matt on. It mentions payments, trust, and the rental status as a point of contention, with references to a peace court and local guardians.
An obituary notes Colonel Robert T Chester aged about sixty five, veteran of the War of 1812 and former quartermaster under General Jacks, who died near Nashville. A second item describes bandits threatening area residents, ranches burned, cattle driven, and ranger protection efforts amid fears of attack. Also covered is the Interstate convention of the Young Men’s Christian Association opening sessions with dedications from several states and a reception hosted by city officials.
Ad copy extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a protection against impure blood and a cure or preventive for diseases of the blood. It also touts Simmon's Liver Regulator as always curing sick headache and dyspepsia. The Danish queen is stated as seventy four years old. News item notes the U S swine population as 50 000 000 on January 1 1991.
London reports the death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale has prompted nationwide mourning. Queen Victoria ill. Princess of Wales devastated by loss and unable to attend funeral. Dr Laking remains at Sandringham. public sorrow and sympathy pour for the widowed Princess of Wales and her betrothed. An infanticide case in Budapest shocks authorities.
Rev Jones of the AOMOR church faces treble charges connected to property incidents. The church council agrees to defend his conduct at the next conference. Authorities say indictments are linked to a larger pattern of religious and social enterprises in the city despite his denials.
A garbled early 20th century notice discusses a gerrymander case involving William B Andrews of St Crews with Republicans nominating Andrews for a secretary of state certificate before a constitutional test. The process aims to place the candidate on the election ballot pending judicial resolution.
A $18 robbery of United States mail at the Ene depot near Batavia Wyoming is reported. Two mail pouches on the westbound train were on a lagware track at the platform. An employee left them briefly inside the depot, and on return the pouches were missing. They were found later under sacks near the freight house with contents removed. A suspect, identified as Trump, was thought to be involved.
January cabinet session briefed on Chilean correspondence as the president finished reviewing the documents and sent them to the state department He promised a timely next step and a public message to outline the administration’s stance with a likely focus on the broader dispute, emphasizing a firm position.
The Leader Publishing Company's building on Fifth Avenue near Cherry Alley was destroyed by fire last night. About $60,000 worth of property was lost as flames swept through the editorial rooms and upper floors, leaving only the four charred walls standing. Firemen fought the blaze but the building was doomed, with adjacent structures momentarily at risk.
In Greensbor ough North Carolina on August 30 1890 John M Phillips a respected resident recalls a 29 year battle with dyspepsia liver and kidney issues and failing health finally relieved by Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root advertised by Zimmerman and Co It is presented as a testimonial of a long term illness and its cure.
A weekly trade review notes December exports near a record, iron and coal production steady, rails and plates in fair demand, and wool and dry goods markets showing little change. Regional activity varies with weather, cotton prices slump then rebound, and overall money supply remains ample while business tone remains cautious.
Jan. 16 report from Washington notes House passage of Holman resolutions opposing bounties and subsidies for private enterprises. Voting split 220 to 41 against subsidies and 184 to 95 for limited appropriations to run departments. The article cites fiscal restraint and warns against using public funds to favor private industry.
The Ohio legislature discusses civil jury selection to be drawn by plaintiff and defendant, and a bill to regulate telephone charges. Cities above 29 000 face $4 per instrument and $8 for multi-telephone lines. smaller cities under 25 000 cap at $3 and $2.50 respectively. Resolutions of sympathy note General James S. Robin. The Teamsters back a vehicle tax for street improvements. Possible reorganization of the Ohio World’s Fair commission. Butterworth proposes a five-member board for efficiency.
Map a Jan 16 report describes a band of anarchists attacking Bornos in Andalusia. Gendarmes struggled to disperse them until cavalry arrived, driving the attackers away. Several anarchists were captured and are expected to face court martial.
Advices from Canyon City report Ming How, 28, hanged for killing a countryman. The drop failed to break his neck. How died in convulsions after twelve minutes of terrible suffering.
An advertisement touts Salvation Oil at twenty five cents as the best in the market. The note mentions Jon H. Gough, a famed lecturer, leaving an audience due to a cold and heading to Egypt for relief. It also claims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is more certain in its result than the oil.
A special train car derailed near Tennessee when the sleeper car left the track. Fire swept the car killing Mrs Ed Andrews and Miss Lily Wallace who occupied upper berths. About twenty passengers were injured as flames rapidly engulfed part of the wreck.
Philadelphia January 16 The subcommittee on the Bardley defalcation held a final report review. The city faces withholding by the state of 2 800 000 in funds for the year, jeopardizing city finances while the treasurer continues sending money to the state. The committee seeks amicable adjustment and will close the investigation as federal authorities hold the books.
Aaron Good a prominent local farmer near Irwin Pennsylvania shot himself while muldering for temporary peat. He was 50 years old and leaves a sorrowful family.
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