08 Jul 1891
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1891
Page
1
Pittsburg area mills operate as workers settle for another year while some firms plan repairs. multiple unions report concessions, but several firms sign the scale. Carpenters council strengthens powers for upcoming deal, with talks continuing in Cleveland and Bethlehem amid broader labor actions across New York Baltimore Pottsville and Youngstown.
The Grant statue, the largest bronze ever cast in America, has reached Chicago for Lincoln Park erection. It will be unveiled during the Army of the Tennessee reunion in early October with General A Hicken topper delivering the ovation at the Auditorium. Invitations go to President Harrison, ex Presidents Cleveland and Hayes, and other national figures.
The latest flood reports from Missouri and Kansas describe high water along the Missouri River with towns like Atchison and St Joseph inundated. Farmhouses and boats are used to rescue stranded farmers while wheat shocks sit above the flood. A missing man from Pleasant Little is feared lost after the home was submerged.
A boiler blast from engine 285 on the Central railroad of New York near Nesquehoning Junction kills Engineer Thomas Trip Maud Chunk fireman J Pope and brakemen Gallagher and Smith instantly. Pope’s body not found. boiler hurled 800 feet up the mountain amid water pipe defects. Pope had just left the cab to inspect the boiler when the explosion occurred.
A blaze on the eastern slope of Mount Tamalipas near San Rafael California spread across about 1000 acres. Firefighters from San Rafael battled the flames as additional fires burned near William's Gulch and the Hotel Rafael without sufficient water supplies for suppression. The town mobilized to fight the blazes with improvised gear.
Aaron Ivens Con of Lower Makefield Bucks County earned notoriety as an eccentric long time constable. For thirty years he kept a coffin and shroud in his home waiting his death and even cut down a coffin plank to rework into boards. He entrusted the undertaker and pallbearers and was a well known figure across nearby counties.
Frank Pierce, alleged leader of the Des Moines searchers, fatally shot EBH Wishart. A crowd of about 51 000 gathered as Pierce was jailed for three years after violent acts and past mob violence warnings. Forty officers escorted him to jail amid tense, unsettled public mood.
Balmivory July 1 reports Rev John T Gaitley celebrated a solemn high mass at St Patrick’s Church in honor of his elevation to priesthood. Cardinal Gibbons delivered benediction while archbishops bishops and priests nationwide sent congratulations and many laypeople visited the rectory in tribute.
A young berry picker near the Ohio shore found an unidentified old man dead in bushes. He had worked on the Pittsburg Ohio Valley and Cincinnati road until exhaustion forced him to stop. No violence observed and consumption is suspected as the cause.
A Louisville and Nashville freight train split on a grade near Wilder's Station causing released cars to roll downhill. Brakemen Thomas J. Powers and Sam Strain tried to stop them but could not escape the danger in time as the cars plunged toward the foot of the hill.
The Great Benefit asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla helps those in poor health improve naturally. It claims the remedy purifies blood and supports healthy function of kidneys and liver without artificial stimulation, aiding weakened body parts.
Is the greatest of all medicines for the kidney and liver. Works slightly on 6 bowels, gives good appetite and invigorates the entire system. For Theumatism it has no equal. For Sale by Laubach &
Edward Y Eltonhead, former president of Fidelity Storage and Warehouse, vanished amid defalcation rumors at a company founded in 1887 with $500000 capital. Investigators expect to rule on the amount after ten days. Suspicions also swirl around Bardaley and a supposed confession involving prominent figures, allegedly locked in a newspaper safe as investigators push for access to it to advance the case.
The pope informed Cardinal Gibbons that he will not grant the appointment of a national bishop for St Raphael societies aiding Catholic emigrants. He also rejected a Polish request for a Polish bishop in the United States.
Cardinal Gib bens says the pope would not concede Cabensly’s demands and hopes the pope's letter will remind foreigners that U S Catholics are loyal to the country and abide by its institutions while stressing many Catholics are native Americans with long settlems.
The Treasury Department announces extending four and one half percent bonds at 2 percent interest. Bondholders may present passports to continue the loan until September. Requests must follow prescribed forms and be signed by the owner or officer. Transportation costs are not covered. returns sent by prepaid mail. Charles Foster signs as Secretary of the Treasury.
The American Association of Nurserymen lauded Census Porter for ongoing special investigations into the nursery industry and urged a preliminary bulletin before fall. They expect a final census publication with substantial data and elaboration on the park system.
Ilinole miners meet in Collinsville Missouri and refuse to sign annual contracts with Consolidated Coal Company to prevent evasion of the weekly payment law. They demand weekly wages, saying nearly 4 percent of miners are idle as operations continue with delayed pay. The dispute could spread to nearby districts.
The July 1 report says the midsummer shutdown of Ohio valley potteries will average about two weeks. Stocks on hand are large. Manufacturers complain English ware is shipped as ballast in cotton ships to Texas and railroads favor the South, hindering northern pottery trade.
Governor Hill of New York issued a requisition on the governor of Connecticut and the sheriff of Plattsburg to secure the arrest of Richard Abels. Abels was arrested in New Haven for larceny and is to be extradited to New York.
Harrisburg hosts preliminary work for the Pennsylvania world’s fair commission. Gov Pattison named Edwin H Williams to the commission, replacing George Burnhart who declined. Pattison named president, Watres vice president, Wright secretary, Mundell treasurer, and admitted the national Pennsylvania member to the commission.
A clipping reports Mrs. Alfes Madison’s burial after baptism in a metal casket and notes a strange ritual about purple clothing at a wedding. It also mentions children warned of a tongue-pulling demon to force truth, and a cue about a Japanese youth urged to speak the truth.
Bak Hanpok Me July 8 Secretary Blaine was not as well yesterday as he was the day before though he took his customary ride and a short walk He is by no means a well man and he had illness last for one day or two but there is no reason why he should not be well and strong by autumn Dr Taylor his physician says he has no organ disorder and is rapidly recovering his moral health He eats well sleeps well and takes exercise to regulate digestion He has no trace of the paralytic affection from which he suffered three years ago Mr Blaine is despondent and the principal benefit his physician can render him is encouragement and advice His sickness in New York was the result of overwork combined with an attack of influenza The general belief here is that he is broken down and will never again engage in active life yet he has greatly improved since his arrival here
Toreka July 3 The alliance lecturers met state officers and the executive committee to perfect a reorganization of the order. The business and politics have been split. since the Cincinnati convention the new party will use lecturers as political lieutenants. The state is divided into congressional county and township councils with a lecturer in charge as chairman. Senator Peffer left for Indians then Georgia to rally southern farmers on the third party issue before the 1892 alliance presidents’ convention.
An advertisement invokes the Three Fates to frame a female health crisis and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervous prostration headaches digestive woes and gynecological discomfort. The claim asserts safety no harmful ingredients and a money back guarantee at 1.00.
A local report notes there are about 1400 places of worship in London. The count reflects diverse faith communities and historic congregations across the city.
The ad extols American Ball for superior purity and harmlessness, claiming it surpasses competitors and is the favorite. Readers are urged to ask their grocer for the product.
The Iowa Republican state convention opened in the Grand Opera House with Attorney General Stone as temporary chairman. Delegates named Gear of Berlin as temporary chair and nominated Wheeler for governor and Van Houten, Weaver, Salem, and Campbell for top offices. The platform endorsed tariff reform, reciprocity, ballot reform, and state and national prohibition of sectarian funds, while arraigning Democrats as anti labor and pro foreign labor. A Prohibition plank was adopted amid opposition from A K Forchie who urged local option under high license. The convention adjourned sine die.
Cotrums O July 2 Calvin Johnson Bill Elliott associates face tense cross examination. Johnson recounts Osborne threats to expose Elliott and to drive him to shoot. Contradictions with grand jury testimony undermine Johnson s credibility. Elsewhere Frank Turner convicted for jewelry theft. Norwalk mill owner joins Amalgamated scale. Carroll Harmison delegates nominate Robert G King on fourth ballot.
Judge Pugh rules on Calvbithony matters for Eliott Moroney and his sister in law Eliotta Moroney. Discrepancies arise between grand jury and open court testimony. Miss Moroney testified briefly while Osborn’s meetings and a letter influence may be used to challenge credibility.
At ToLedo on July 3 the Old Christ Endeavor convention opened with a sunrise prayer meeting. Miss Jennie White of Cincinnati and others read papers on topics. The secretary reported societies in clue. Alexia chosen as next meeting site. selections to be approved by convention.
Funeral service held in Mass where Jigs Ransch was buried after a violent death. Geor Suess read the simple burial rite as mourners gathered with garlands and keepsakes. A portrait and gifts from M Buckel were placed beside the casket. the remains were interred in Belle.
The article reports Jam A Brock and his cousin Frank Woos le Fort Griffin Texas returning home after a long search. Brock faced trial for the death of Woosley who died suddenly in 1877 as investigators and supporters in Ohio and Ohio friends rallied to prove Brock's innocence.
The Thatcher apple tree near Ma burg from 1799 fed by a seedling grown from a small graft. In 18% Jacob Hoke and Philip Deffenderfé picked 115 bushels. After 92 years it withstood storms until last Sunday when a gale toppled it, ending the famous tree's long life.
Inspector Lester reviews a case involving workers from Chicago under contract, noting they may be a class not subject to contract labor law. He will report findings to Washington authorities as he deems the matter potentially falls outside existing provisions.
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