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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1892
Page
4
Henry Corbin the colored man who killed Mrs Horner and nearly killed her daughter was found hiding in Oxford. He attempted suicide but died after a fatal wound as a mob dragged him to a tree and hanged him. Bullets riddled his body as it swung.
Joseph Dye and Heflin were sentenced to death for the murder of Mrs. Kines and her three children after a house fire near Warrenton Virginia. Heflin confessed at times claiming sole guilt while Dye’s involvement was contested. appeals by attorney Congressman Meredith are noted.
Major Carter of the secret service was called to northern Indiana after a large quantity of counterfeit English and Mexican money was found hidden in old frame walls near Lagrange, north of the Michigan line. The coins, dating from the 19th century, show expert workmanship and little U S. money. The prior occupier, McDougal, a noted counterfeiter and desperado, was reportedly hanged by enraged villagers in 1858. Carter could only recover a small portion as locals kept souvenirs.
The Yale and Harvard student representatives debated at Sanders Theater Cambridge on Democratic and Republican positions. R IL Upton of Yale argued for supporting the Democrat nominee for a young first voter. GQ F Costigan of Harvard spoke against. No vote was taken.
Benjamin R Wightman, about 80, a collector for VoP Kion, fled the city with roughly ten dollars borrowed and stolen. He joined the YMCA and a church choir, aiding young members, but allegedly stole hundreds from an employer. Police have no lead on his location, suspect Canada.
The Mississippi River is reported frozen from Carondelet to Hhooats shore for the first time in four years. River men fear boats may be unable to operate for about thirty days if the ice moves, risking damage to craft during a severe cold spell. Emma Bellamy Cantos and Cal Hackett are sought after eloping. a raid on Richards mine housing is planned. Cutting beer prices continues with English syndicate influence and dividend rumors.
Mrs Daugherty wife of Andersons Assistant Police Chief is struck by a sudden illness on New Years Day. Doctors cannot find a cause and she has not eaten since, leaving her slowly starving in the city.
The state commission may revisit its polling booth choice after findings show two patent conflicts and a price of 4.85. The booth lacks privacy features at the entrance and is not solidly anchored, raising concerns about ballot tampering and vote buying under the Baker ballot law.
An old notice touts Salvation Oil as a universal pain killer and urges mothers to buy a 20 cent bottle of Dr. Sall's Cough Syrup to cure persistent coughing in infants. The ad emphasizes quick relief and affordability without detailing ingredients or risks.
Baltimore's historic banking house J. J. Nicholson & Sons assigns to John M. Carter and Matthew K. Aiken after the death of A. J Nicholson and ill health of J. H. R. Nicholson. Assets and liabilities to be prepared. bond filed shows no assets under $250,000. A crowd gathers as the firm, founded in 1828, had long stood in U.S. and European trade.
The Buckagedom General Assembly session yields little action amid debates on privilege and language on the floor. Bills discuss voting rights for women residents, education diploma controls, district reorganization, and a tax commission. A jewelry store robbery in Wilkes-Barre, and labor tensions in coal are also noted along with a land slide delaying Delaware and Hudson railroad service near Nineveh.
Charles Stump 23, a farmer's son near Dresden, died by shooting himself in the forehead over reading yellow back novels. The item notes a line about trust business and liquor investigations by federal agents in New York and Boston, questioned by Attorney General Miller.
The president sent to the senate a long list of postmasters including Eugene D Webb at Elland Allen L Shomo at Hamburg Frank J Over at Hollidaysburg Joseph H Moore at Conshohocken William B Wolverton at Norwalk Frank M Rite zeel at Warren and Harry M Leach Hiram in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Obscure text recalls the death of a cardinal and the long lead into the death of a royal figure. It mentions the duke of Clarence, Princess Mary, and the line of succession with Prince Albert Victor, Prince George, and potential marriages shaping Britain’s future throne. The report blends obituary notes with courtly discussions and public reaction in London.
The two day session at New Castle Pennsylvania closed with motions for tax equality strict immigration laws school book publication reform and direct elections under 2 percent interest and up to 50 dollars per capita currency increase. Officers elected include President J R Riley Vice President G W Dawson Secretary Treasurer J H Pizer Lecturer Lewis Edwards and an executive committee led by G N Jaxtheimer with delegates to the national convention George D Brown and J W Moore. The East North Advertiser was designated official organ.
The late Senator Plumb's will, entered for probate in Estpona Kansas, shows disputed estate values from $100,000 to $2,000,000 with an expected figure around $500,000. He owned property in New York, Alabama, Florida, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and Montana. Mrs Plumb and her son, both invalids, named sole executors. she is in poor health but will manage the estate's business and interests.
A chronically ill narrator recalls paying hundreds for doctors without relief. Two bottles of sulphur bitters provided more benefit, and the writer believes a salppar Hitters would cure the ailment. The item references St Day, dil Manores St, Boston and mentions lead acetate as a controversial absorbent.
Groton resident Ada BH Froye writes of a near death lung illness caused by a ball hold and coughs that led to consumption. After four doctors declared little time left she trusted her Savior and recovered after using Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Golds. Trial bottles are available at Laubach and Boyd's Drug Store, regulars priced 60 cents and one dollar.
Good looks depend on healthy liver stomach and kidneys. Active liver yields a Ritious Look, stomach disorder a Dyspeptic Look, and disordered kidneys a Pinched Look. Electric Bitters act on these organs to cure impurities and rough skin, giving a clear complexion. Sold by Laubach and Boyd at 50 cents a bottle.
The advertisement touts Buckiens Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It costs 25 cents per box and is sold by Laubach and Boyd Druggists. Reports from phosphate dip pings in Florida indicate the industry remains unprofitable.
Letters from readers boast quick relief from itching piles after using and recommending Adams Discovery and Ely Cream for catarrh. The writers cite personal trials, endorsements by druggists, and notes on regional contracts, with various locations such as Albany Denver and Poughkeepsie referenced.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a local decree or notice in New York with references to mothers, worms, and various unclear terms. The readable bits point to a public or community notice but lack coherent names, dates, or concrete actions.
Fragmented readable portions describe early electrical developments and figures like George Westinghouse. Mentions air rake concepts and a court or test related to a pressurized or steady current. Unclear sequence and many garbled terms.
Washington Jan 15 The House debated Mr Holmans resolutions opposing subsidies and tying appropriations to economical department administration for four hours. Support came from Dockery Sayres Livingston Wheeler while opposition came from Henderson Dingley Dolliver Hopkins Milliken Hooker and Owens. The chamber adjourned without a decision as talks touched treasury prospects and Republican finance.
Wasnisetox January 15 Mr Herbert of Alabama introduced in the house a bill to repeal the law barring persons in Confederate service from officer but the bill would open the army and navy to all regardless of service. The statement notes ex Confederates could help make laws but could not serve in government. Census returns show Newfoundland and Labrador population growth tied to emigration trends and decade changes, with Johns County showing shifts in the latest counts.
The text outlines scattered notes about the New Yeoth Senate and discussions of rates, insurance, and public actions. It mentions places like Massachusetts and Philadelphia, with references to dates and various names, though many fragments are garbled and unclear.
Fragmented OCR reads as a Central conference discussion, with letters from President Pivrie and Brosh backing a plan. A new arrangement shifts Western desk duties and a Chicago meeting is planned. A train wreck near Bain-Sars leaves two men killed and twenty injured. later notes cover livestock markets and weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia with generally fair, northwest windy conditions.
Fragmentary text mentions a railroad station center with trees and a figure near a uniformed person. The passage is garbled, offering limited coherent details about a location in a railroad setting and unclear actions or outcomes.
A murky note outlines a 700 dollar price and an experimental agricultural stock exchange. The document mentions a regulator and various parties named in uncertain terms. The text hints at seed patents and regulatory scrutiny.
The passage promotes Queen tector and Royal Remedy marketed for women’s weaknesses and general health. It claims guaranteed satisfaction and wide female use, with references to Liver Regulator, lemon juice, and berry juices as appearance aids, all in a period advertising tone.
Disjointed report notes trials and charges including the widow of John Newton in Aberdeen, with references to armed men at Lewis Center and a guardianship hearing for David Kingsley of Elwood Indiana, plus a stray tale of a diamond theft and a looming transcontinental railway project.
A health notice promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for lingering coughs weak lungs spitting blood hypnohitis and asthma. It claims the tonic cleanses blood invigorates liver improves digestion builds strength and offers a small pleasant dose at one dollar per bottle.
An old Wooster Ohio advertisement touts Cactus Blood Cure with Superior Sarsaparilla. Claims tone up system, boost appetite, and cure dyspepsia liver kidney stomach skin ailments and black troubles with immediate effects and permanent cures. Sold by Laubach Boyd Wooster.
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