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Wooster Republican

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Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1891

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Bardsley Confesses and Deficiency in Probe

In Philadelphia Judge Wilson hears the Bardsley case as experts testify. Bardsley concedes a deficiency of 38 822 87 dollars, claims the missing million was deposited in the Keystone bank, and that the amount is covered by an assignment. He will be examined as a witness while his sentence is suspended pending review. The Nashville Savings Bank failure follows with 804 004 19 dollars in liabilities and James M Head appointed trustee to wind up its affairs.

Hoe Keystone Bank Philadelphia Wilson Graham Kensey and Ker Brown Faunce Barlow Bardsley Pelac Inva Streetnar Robert Alexander Wanamatser Marsh Nashville Nashville Savings Bank Hanover National Bank New York James M Head

Tornado Passes Through Kentucky Destroying Farmsteads

A Kentucky tornado from Monroe Metcalf and Washington counties wrecked about fifty farm houses and ruined crops worth 25000 dollars. James Paynes family injured near Tom fansville. Sam McPherson and Jacob Bartlett losses noted. Springfield area reports 10000 dollars in damage.

Louisville Monroe Metcalf Washington Kentucky Tom Fansville James Payne Sam McPherson Jacob Bartlett Springfield

Prohibitionists to Convene in Harrisburg August 26

State Chairman Patten will issue a call for the Prohibition party state convention to meet at the Harrisburg opera house on August 26. The plan bases delegates on four per member of the legislature, aiming for a large attendance. Samuel Dickey of Michigan and other national prohibition speakers are expected. A full state ticket will be fielded.

Philadelphia Patten Harnsbury Samuel Dickey Michigan

The Bordeaux Strike and Rail Incidents

Bordeaux strikers force twenty tramcars to retreat to yards and accept a 12 hour day demand. authorities authorize reduced hours. A Sauve station rail accident kills six. coroner’s jury charges F C Tenant and Isam as accessories with manslaughter bonds set at 2500 each. New Haven trial resumes over Harlem tunnel heating controversy with officials testifying about Baker heaters and questioned legality of coal heaters.

Paris Bordeaux Municipee New Oaleans Tlinets Central Sauve Station F. C Isam

Northwestern wheat stocks update from Minneapolis market

Minneapolis wheat in state elevators totals 8,168,000 bushels with city and Duluth stocks rising to 10,249,798. Country elevators in Minnesota and the Dakotas hold 2,004,000 bushels, up 280,000. Northwest wheat stock in total is 253,798 bushels, 460,128 lower than last week. A year ago total stock was 18,878,447 bushels.

Minneapolis Duluth Minnesota Dakotas

French Canadian Demonstration At Montreat

Report of a French Canadian demonstration at Montreat dated June 24 draws about fifty thousand attendees amid reports of a cemetery and qan-like events.

Montreat

Canadian Carpenter Barred From Entering United States

The Immigration Service barred a Canadian carpenter from entering the United States to work and return with tools. Secretary Nettleton ruled the case falls under the prohibition on alien contract labor and the worker’s prior crossing to Michigan for employment did not justify entry.

Wasumnetox Jand Nettleton F Canada Red Smag Nettleton

Expenditures of Principal U S Cities Revealed by Census

A census bulletin lists receipts and expenditures for 100 principal U S cities. Massachusetts total expenditures end 1889 reach 4 055 1809. Boston 16 117 048. New York state spends 1 619 127 on legislative executive and judicial functions. New York City pays 48 937 694. Salaries totals in cities show New York City 2 325 084 and Philadelphia 1 131 376.

Washington United States Massachusetts Opera Boston New York Pennsylvania Ohio Missouri Iinois New York City New York State Philadelphia

Presidents Picks For Receivers And Navy Rank Changes

Washington June 24 The president announced appointments naming Warren C Plummer North Dakota Minot as receiver of public money replacing Dean W Hammond who declined William H Hare Washington to take North Yakima post replacing Thomas M Vance resigned Frederick G Brathwaite to be assistant surgeon in the navy with rank of ensign and certificate of merit awarded to John Tritle sergeant of Company E Seventh Cavalry for distinguished service near Knee Creek South Dakota December 29 1

Washington Warren C. Plummer North Dakota Minot Dean W. Hammond William H Hare North Yakima Wash Thomas M Vance Frederick G Brathwaite John Tritle Csqv Knee Creek

Secretary Denounces Impostors Regarding Fair Exhibits

Secretary Dickinson sent to Assistant Secretary Nettleton resolutions from the control board denouncing certain individuals and corporations as impostors claiming authority to collect exhibits for the fair. The board says such agents must prove appointment from the board of control or from Director General Davis.

Wasurmotis Dickinson Nettleton the of Control Board of Control Davis

Elliott murder trial nears its end as witnesses rest

In Cotturs O June 24, the state nears the end of its Elliott murder trial rest today. Dr Will Hamilton testified on the Hughes autopsy and witnessed the edy from the Wells past quarters third story. His account corroborates earlier testimony that Elliott barricaded behind women. Louis Lindeman also testified, detailing the hat store pursuit and related events.

A Tsey Osborne

Return of Truant Jane Kavanagh Disturbs Loexport

Jane Kavanagh, a resident just released from Willard Insane Asylum at Ovid, wandered Loexport in a night robe startling locals. She damaged windows, attacked animals, and wandered private residences before three men restrained her. She was returned to the asylum for treatment.

Loexport Jane Mary Kavanagh Williard Insane Asylum Ovid

Fire devastates Stoneman block. three Green sisters injured

Fire on Woodland Avenue in Cleveland destroys the Stoneman block, causing about 20000 dollars in losses. A dozen young women rooming there escaped death narrowly. Three Green sisters rushed through the burning hall in night clothes and were seriously injured. firefighters prevented greater loss.

Cleveland, O Stoneman Block Woodland Avenue Westerdly Green

Senator Cullom Seeks Republican Presidential Nomination

Cuicaqco June 24 Senator Cullom of Illinois declares his candidacy for the 1892 Republican presidential nomination. He identifies the tariff as the main issue and predicts McKinley will win Ohio.

Cuicaqco Senator Cullom Illinois McKinley Ohio

Church leadership denies dissolving Utah People's party

In Salt Lake on June 24 President Woodruff and George Q Cannon stated there was no truth to claims the Mormon led People's party was dissolved by the church. Woodruff said he did not control church members political actions and favored church state separation.

Sal Lake Woodruff George Q Cannon Mormon Church People’s Party of Utah

Court Rules German Language Mandatory in Indiana Schools

In Indianapolis on June 24 the supreme court upheld a law making German language instruction compulsory in schools. It requires provision if enough patrons petition. Judges Old and McBride dissented in a lengthy opinion.

Indianapolis Supreme Court Old and McBride

National Master Plumbers Convene in Cincinnati

The ninth annual convention of the National Master Plumbers’ Association opened at the Beathish Rite Cathedral in Cincinnati. Prefector Thomas Gibson of the Cincinnati association delivered an address of welcome to about 250 visitors. The meeting will last four days.

Cincinnati National Master Plumbers' Association Beattish Rite Peterway Thomas Gibson Cincinnati Association Andrioe

Noted Sarsaparilla Ad Claim

An advertisement touts flood's Sarsaparilla as the most economical medicine with 100 doses per bottle. It claims the bottle lasts about a month while competing preparations disappear in a week, urging buyers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier.

Flood Hood

Sata Found Resumes Search for Tascoft

After locating Sata investigators restart efforts to locate Tascoft. The search focuses on leads linked to prior sightings and expected locations. Authorities urge patience while coordinators reallocate resources and advise the public to report any relevant information.

He Told the Truth Druggist Advised Sulphur Remedy

A distressed customer recounts a liver complaint endured for years and credits a druggist with recommending a sulphur remedy that allegedly eased the trouble. The account reads like a testimonial from a period medical ad or notice.

Suitere Ake

New Plan to Consolidate Cotton Duck Manufacturers

Baltimore reports a proposed stock company plan to consolidate U S cotton duck makers with capital from 8 million to 38 million dollars. A central office would supervise nationwide production, with factories in Baltimore and other sites to share work, reduce competition, and cut office costs.

Train Collision at Waite Plains Injures Nine

A passenger train and a gravel train collided near Waite Plains station yesterday. Nine people were seriously or severely injured, including engineer Frank Fowler and fireman J. Sweeney. Passengers Benjamin Havil, Mrs Brown, Henry Odell, and others suffered cuts, shocks, or head injuries as crews cleared wreckage in about an hour.

Waite Plains N.Y Frank Fowler J. Sweeney Fred Strong G. Elliott Benjamin Havil New Haven Brown Henry Odell Scarsdale Afeyers

A Shell Game Ends in Death of Chicago Pickpocket

June Joseph Hayes, a shell-worker from Chicago, was killed yesterday after attempting to rob a farmer. Hayes and four companions climbed into a wagon. he was struck by the farmer and fell under the wheels. An inquest heard two witnesses claim the death was accidental.

Italian consul cites robbery motive in Chain of Rocks attack

Donuno Ginnochio, Italian consul, reports after investigation that the assault on Italian laborers near Chain of Rocks appears driven by robbery. He notes support from laborers of other nationalities and says laws will protect Italians and punish attackers. One victim remains hospitalized with a dangerous wound.

St Louis Donuno Ginnochio

Gladstone presses Cobb on baccarat bill renewal

In Laxpon on June 24 Mr Gladstone reportedly forwarded a personal request to MP Cobb for Rigby to drop his baccarat renewal proposal. Cobb, a university educated solicitor and banker, known for religious devotion, refuses to be swayed and resists aristocratic dissipation.

Laxpon Gladstone Mr Cobb Rigby Baccarat Cobb

Navy experiments with wire webbing for gunner protection

The navy tests a new protection system for gunners in exposed positions on ships. A Pennsylvania factory supplies a flexible interlocking steel spiral wire netting resembling chain armor. Curtains of this material aim to shield gun crews behind shields from shell fragments, reportedly matching an inch thick steel plate in resisting shell fragments.

Navy Department Pennsylvania

Parnell Envoy Declares Work Will Continue In America

J O Kelly M P chairman of the Parnell envoys denies plans to end their mission. He will form a committee of Irish Americans in this city to aid in the work and then tour other cities to organize bands loyal to Parnell. He notes rumors of abandonment stem from Parnell's planned August trip to Baltimore for the November convention and a needed Ireland consultation with William Redmond.

Parnell Himse America Baltimore William Redmond Ireland Parnell Redmond

State Board Raises Hamilton County Property Values

The state board of equalization finished reviewing Hamilton county property. Clifton district saw a 15 percent increase while several villages Carthage Elmwood Harrison Lockland College Hill Linwood Bond Hill and Heatherwood gained new assessments after the boards sessions.

Cotrusis State Board of Equalization Hamilton County Clifton Carthage Elmwood Harrison Lockland Gallege Hill Linwdod Bond Hill Eathwood Phen Saturnas Ben An

Drowned while rescuing a servant at Elberon

Fred Brokaw 21 eldest son of Isaac V. Brokaw of New York drowned attempting to save Mrs Hess and Annie Donohue at Elberon. He clung to Miss Donohue as both struggled in the surf and sank exhausted. Brokaw a Princeton catcher and Princeton College graduate witnessed by hundreds of wealthy New Yorkers on the beach.

Asgary Pars N. J Fred Brokaw Isaac V. Brokaw New York Hess Elberon Annie Donohue Ads Nonius Beirae Julia Torpia Beth Bertis Broty Miss Donohue Ferris Bie Brokaw Princeton College Birch Erris

Terrible Wind and Rain Storm Rips Iowa Towns

Reports from June 25 say a fierce wind and rain storm swept along the Chicago and North Western line from Storm Lake to Lemars, causing extensive damage. Calumet depot blown down, Cherokee boats drowned, Sutherland station wrecked, dozens of buildings toppled, lines down. Illinois Central Train No. 2 stalled at Storm Lake with no movement expected for hours.

Waterloo Miinais Central Storm Lake Lemars al the Cherokee Correctionville Calumet Sutherland Baen County Chicago and Northwestern Railway Ilinois

Whitelaw Relsaults Accused In Marble Dome Case

United States District Court records an offense against labor law tied to a contract project in Harmon township West Chester County. Two marble workers from Austria aided by Joseph Weiss and Joseph Bamberger allegedly broke terms while assisting a dome construction for a client in Purchase.

United States Ininister France Harmon Towne Chester County Joseph Wii Joseph Bamberger Lurstriek Aestra Jtap

Irish party leadership change hinted in parliament reshuffle

The Mercury reports that Justin McCarthy may resign as head of the anti-Parnellite wing of the Irish party and that Dillon could take over in the next session upon release from prison. It is believed Dillon's selection will win over many current Parnellite supporters.

Lerms Engnne the Mercury Justiun McCarthy Irish Party Dillan Dillon Mnany Parnell

Chana tanya Assembly to Close After Debates on Silver

Torego Kansas June 25 Ottawa assembly to be closed next Friday after a debate between Senator W A Peffer and ex Governor Anthony on free coinage of silver and unlimited money. Peffer supports free coinage while Anthony champions monometalism. The two have not met since 1888 when they campaigned together for the Republican party.

Torego Kan Chanatanya Assembly Ottawa W A Peffer Anthony Peffer Kansaney

Senator Mc Donalds funeral in Indianapolis

Senator Mc Donalds funeral departed the family residence in the afternoon with pallbearers T A Morns A L Roche John P Frenzel John W Murphy John M Butler of this city John S Williams of Lafayette J Bright of Washington City and Judge Gresham of Chicago presiding at a memorial meeting led by Judge Gresham at 10 this morning.

Indianapolis Senator McDonald T. A Morns A. L. Roche John P. Frenzel John W. Murphy John M. Butler Johns. Williams Lafayette J Bright Washington City Judge Gresham Chicago Bar Association Gresham

English Capitalists to Invest 28 Million in US Grain

A London led syndicate with Parisian allies sends agents to the United States to invest 28 million dollars in grain. A Rothschild connection and the Duke of Marlborough are heavily involved through English capitalists, with plans for substantial American investment including southern states.

WIT New York Journal of Finance London Paris United States Duke of Marlborough America

Arkansas Boy Dies After Hydrophobia Fears

A six year old near Melbourne was bitten four times by a mad dog. The family sought a mudstone from a deer stomach said to cure hydrophobia. The stone briefly appeared to halt the disease, but the boy later showed symptoms and died.

Ear hearing remedy ad promotes Sage’s Catarrh Cure

An advertisement praises Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy as a mild antiseptic cure for nasal catarrh. It claims the product neutralizes offensive breath restores taste smell and hearing and warns catarrh can lead to consumption. The ad notes the remedy costs 50 cents and is sold by druggists.

Scotch Little Liver Pills Ad Claims Safe Relief

An old advertisement touts Scotch Little Liver Pills as non nauseating and non gripping while claiming relief from headache biliousness vertigo and constipation. Priced two cents per box with accompanying barsaparlia items at sixty cents per unit.

Laubach Ol

Beechers Statue Unveiled in Brooklyn 78th Birthday Anniversary

In Brooklyn crowds of Plymouth Sunday School children and veterans gathered for the unveiling of Henry Ward Beecher's statue in the park behind the statue. Dr Seth Lowe and Mayor Chapin spoke on Beecher's life. The bronze sculpture shows Beecher with hat in hand, flanked by a freed slave figure and two barefoot children, marking Beecher’s impact on abolition and public life.

Brooklyn Plymouth Mr. Beecher Brooxyn Henry Ward Beecher Sixty-seventh New York Volunteers B. Day Long Beechler Charles C. Hall Thie Er Chapin Beecher Procter Day J. Q. A. Ward Lowe Hall Mia Vor Chapin Park Department George W. Brower Seth Lowe Henry Ward Beecher Toen Abraham Lincol Beene Beyer America Gustav Cottheil Mple Fmanuel New York Bender Tyre Zhildren Onessa Abe Mrr. Beecher

Sugar Duty Cut and Coffee Tea Tax Hike Proposed

Montreay June 24 The budget will be laid down when the government reduces duty on refined sugar and puts higher duties on coffee and tea.

Montreay

Boy Shifts From Jail to Reform Farm on Governor’s Order

By governor order, Charles Sawerhofer, a 16-year-old boy from Montgomery county, was moved from the Montgomery county penitentiary where he served one year for burglary to the reform farm.

Copusus, O Charles Sawerhofer Montgomery County Reform Farm

Ohio News Briefs Ball Hard to Read In Turbulent River

Johnnie White, 19, of Zanesville collapsed while swimming in a river last evening and was drawn from the water before rescue. A Columbus resident, Philip Swefckke, 4 Pro retor of the Verandah house, was fined 80 dollars and sentenced to ten days in jail for maintaining a disorderly property and a separate fire-related offense. The report contains garbled passages about a Tiffin or Job hunk and a diver, with unclear context and dates.

Zanesville Johnnie White Philip Swefckke Columbus

Knights of Labor Meet in Columbus Weighs Alliances

General Master Workman powderl John Devlin of Dero Ae Wrigh of Niagara Canada and J W Hay of Philadelphia attend a Knights of Labor session. They discuss without committing to action and consider whether a third party movement would hurt labor interests.

Colummbts Genera Knights of Lais Ingession Workman Powderl John Devlin Dero Ae W. Wrigh Niagara Canada J. W. Hay Philadelphia Ming Will Ton Devil Nebraska

General Hancock's Daughter to Marry in Quiet Maine Ceremony

A telegram from Sorrento Maine asks Rev McGaw Peter to wed the daughter of the late Gene Hancock and Mr Dow of Boston. An Episcopalian ceremony is planned with a Bangor orchestra of leading organists. Because the family remains in mourning the wedding will be a quiet affair attended by military and naval officials staying at Sorrento.

General Hancock Bancor Sorrento Frenchman's Bay McGaw Peter Gene Hancock Dow Boston Bangor Army Navy Hancogs Wall

Dr Gilman Named Art Director at Johns Hopkins University

Report from Bax Tinorr Maryland June 24 states Dr Gilman of Johns Hopkins University is expected to take the position as director of the liberal arts at the world’s fit. Trustees have approved the arrangement and Dr Gilman will continue his university work while serving as art director.

Bax Tinorr Dr. Gilman Johna Hopkins University Gilman

Lightweight Joe Donner Knocks Out Daly Near Locgport

In Locgport on June 24 Joe Donner a lightweight defeated Connie Daly in three rounds of bare knuckle fighting two miles east of the city. Both men were taken to the Erie canal by the referee and seconds before shaking hands and returning to town. Daly was badly bruised with one eye closed.

Hare Hnuckiea

Ohio News Highlights From Richwood to Mansfield

George May, 40, near Magnetic Springs, committed suicide by morphine in a Flickinger livery hayloft. Marvin Kuhna trial at Tiffin faltered as prosecution’s case slowed. A desperado bets 2 to 1 on acquittal. Major McKinley and Secretary Foster met with Senator Sherman in Mansfield to map a campaign. W S Matthews likely to become secretary of the executive committee.

George May Magnetic Springs Richwood Flickinger Marvin Kuhna Tiffin Desperado McKinley Foster Sherman Mansfield W S Matthews Hancock

Granbery celebrates six hundredth anniversary festival

The city of Granbery in Western Prussia marks 600 years with congratulations from the emperor. A New York to Buffalo record is broken. Engineer Hogan completes a road trip in eight hours and fifty six minutes. Missouri poolroom law closes all but one St Louis venue prompting a legal test. Mrs Cora Belle Fellows Chaska of South Dakota sues for divorce. Cincinnati fruit dealers fret over a railroad packing rule for melons not in car lots.

Granbery Prussia New York Buffalo Hogan Missouri St. Louis Cora Belle Fellows Chaska South Dakota Cincinnati

Exposition Chooses Jackson Park Over Lake Front

Cuicano June 25 reports the fair's directors voted 15 to 12 to install the exhibit at Jackson Park. The lake front plan is abandoned and no further attempt will be made to grant the fine arts display.

Cuicano Lake Front Jackson Park Ae Lake Front

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