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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1894
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notice indicates correspondence to The Republican Wooster Ohio. Mentions post office, second class mail matter, and dated signals about rates and estimates. Limited legible details.
Republican slate lists Jary of State Samuel M Taylor from Campaign, N Guernsey, Board of Public Works Charles E Rock of Pickaway.
Office of the Executive Committee Wayne County Ohio announces a primary election on August 11, 1894 from 1 to 8 p m to select candidates for Sheriff Prosecuting Attorney County Commissioners Infirmary Director and a Coroner. Also mass convention July 14 1894 at 2 p m in Wooster City Hall to choose 19 delegates and 19 alternates to the Millersburg Congress and 7 delegates and 7 alternates to Zaransville Judicial Convention. A S MacClune P A Given Secg Chairman. d21 w5
Public notices announce G W Hershey of Chippewa township as a candidate for Sheriff pending Republican primaries and J M Brenneman of Sugar Creek township as candidate for County Commissioner subject to the GOP primaries. A note on Chicago stockyards shows 400 carloads last week vs 4167 prior week and 5137 year ago with higher prices and added costs borne by consumers and workers.
The article discusses Altgeld's political rise linked to railroad riots, a tariff conference, and the push for a broad labor strike. It notes Debs resisting arbitration, A F of L and railway union tensions, and the Senate conference's rapid, debate-free handling of the bill amid threats of a general strike by organized labor led by John McBride and other union leaders.
President Cleland denounces acts defying U S authority and warns public enemies. He cites Debs and Sargent for responsibility, urges decisive action against conspirators while protecting the innocent, as Chicago faces a general strike threat and potential paralysis of industry. The report notes union divisions and broader unrest amid coal famine and press support for public peace.
Pittsburg Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago locomotive engineers of the Eastern division meeting in Pittsburg Sunday unanimously resolved to remain loyal to the company and the public. They pledged to recognize any order issued by E V Debs of the 4 R U and to act under all orders. Indianapolis division 71 echoed the stance saying they will not violate their contract with the company. Debs pushes contract breaking and wholesale agitation, threatening safety and public confidence in common carriers.
A New York Central Labor Upton delegate meeting denounces government officials and advocates sympathy strikes for the Pullman workers. They claim delays stem from a wider conspiracy to disrupt public welfare and call for the arrest of Eugene Debs, urging workers to halt work until he is freed.
A garbled excerpt discusses the constitutional right to obtain employment free from intimidation as part of a labor settlement. It mentions Debs and other agitators denying this right, opposing “lasting peace,” and criticizes A R U organizers and figures like Arthur and Sargents, highlighting conflict between government aims and labor leadership.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions hostility and fatalism toward labor themes and a general sense of danger. The text is incomplete and lacks clear subjects, events, dates, or organizations to identify a concrete news item or person.
The piece surveys Labor leader Debs demanding sympathy strikes met with refusals, Chicago rioting amid delayed action by Mayor Hopkins and Gov Altgeld, and critique of tariff talks. It notes Northern Democrats backing Cleveland's law enforcement, while tariff conference factions clash, forecasting a protracted, flawed compromise.
The second day of the strike leaves every road in Cleveland blocked for freight as Penn-Yania yard workers fear bodily harm and refuse protection to travel. Passenger trains run normally on multiple lines while managers move to raise the blockade with new non union workers and police already massed.
In Moyer Pennsylvania on July 11 a group of about 300 colored men recount a dispute at Scottdale. One man traveled to Pittsburgh to buy a batch of shotguns. 75 guns arrived and 200 more are expected soon from eastern suppliers as locals organize.
Rome on July 11 reports no truth to sensational rumors about the pope. It notes his holiness has enjoyed a walk in the Vatican gardens, confirming ongoing good health.
A chaotic week in Troy sees Bartholomew Shea condemned to death for Khort Ressna's murder with security handling the case. Meanwhile a city strike persists on the west side with full crew on roads yards and shipper switches, passenger service largely normal except for missing duplicate trains. East side yard switchmen flood back to work as strikers return in growing numbers.
Charleston West Virginia July 10 All the freight men on the Kanawha and Michigan railroad have gone out except those in Charleston yards A single loaded car came from Caley bridge but crew refused to move it Further details indicate a yard limited stoppage affecting shipments and operations in the Kanawha region
Louisvitye July 10 railroad workers here struck and began cutting off Pullman cars from trains as part of a protest action amid labor tensions in the city.
Frederick Griescher, a Clinton township farmer missing since Tuesday of last week, has been located in Pennsylvania. He reportedly arrived Sunday in a demented condition and will be brought home. The update reached Wednesday noon, too late for the third page.
In Blachleysville and Shreve notes readers hear of Wheat cutting season progress and a near-fire during a church lamp incident. Local visits include Miss Quinby and Mrs Sidle. Several accidents appear, from a boy’s fall breaking an arm to a man slipping injuring his head. Community events include ball games, a farewell for Rev Keutman, and a 4th of July celebration with fireworks and parades. Rural life, sickness, and travel interweave with school and church updates.
Mrs Len Eberhart and Master Cliffton return after a week visiting Felger in Plain township. Mr E spent the 4th in Canton with Ed Lang family. Mrs Julia Wynn of Cedar Rapids visits her father J Grosjean. Mrs Nannie Grosjean and Pearl of Lima, Ohio are with the Armstrongs. Mrs Lettie Ganyard of Medina visiting friends. Mrs Caroline Miller of Akron with uncle Searight and O J Searight family. Ella Cranz with her husband Herbert of Wadsworth with Shaffer family. Jas S Martin of Toledo arrived with a brite captured at Adrian. Clara Firestone plans to leave for Y M C A convention in Cleveland. Miss Ola Snyder in town. Miss Minnie Richards in Wooster. Harvest is progressing as a busy week ends with many crops gathered. Prof Webb among Fourth celebrants.
Union orders halt to work on the Pittsburg and Western line issued by Debs era leadership. Workers along multiple yards and tracks were recalled to resume duties after a staged walkout. Report notes passenger trams and freight movements disrupted but showing signs of weakening as the strike unfolds.
A high official states the government will extend every effort to protect employment rights and maintain interstate communications, even as it tightens control over railroads, reinforces General Miles and Mara Island naval forces, and prepares to quell rebellion in San Francisco Oakland and Sacramento. The aim is to ensure law and order with full national power if needed.
John Ryan reporting from New York says the labor movement aims to extend sympathy strikes from Chicago to Boston Portland and New England cities. He claims Eastern roads may halt within five days if the strike continues and that Debs will coordinate wire ties to spread the action. Mayor Pingree of Detroit notes widespread favor for arbitration among northern city leaders.
The federal grand jury charges Debs with restricting mails and interstate commerce as unrest triggers across Chicago and California. Officials say the army is restoring order while Western Union is compelled to release Debs telegrams and labor leaders call for nationwide strikes, signaling a tense push toward normalcy amid violence fears.
Chicago July 11 Judge Grosscup defines crimes against interstate commerce and mail disruption. He outlines that conspiracy to hinder trains and mails is insurrection with severe penalties, while protecting workers right to organize within law. Debs and other leaders are indicted for conspiracy in the railway strike.
Western Union Telegraph Company manager K B M Mulford faced a federal grand jury demanding telegrams sent by President Delis. He claimed privilege, citing confidential communications, but Judge Grosscup required appearance. After legal wrangling the telegrams were produced in Madison, asserting the need to comply.
Fragmentary notes indicate court activity related to a rofaaing fraguee involved in an unspecified case. Readable entries reference procedural steps, but names, dates, and outcomes remain unclear due to OCR gaps. The fragment suggests ongoing judicial action without confirmed resolutions.
Jul 11 report from Presidio to Sacramento describes steamer Alameda carrying U S troops en route to Sacramento amid martial law rumors. Patrols along river warn strikers of approaching regulars. potential bloody clash feared. Pullman building at Michigan Ave guarded by Pinkerton detectives amid ongoing strike tensions. Chicago railway unions declare solidarity and prepare action as orders dissolve local chapters.
In Louisville on July 11, no trouble reported. The Louisville and Nashville strike area shows no incidents. men pallbearers at work. All passenger trains run on time, freight delays minimal. Only Bremen and switchmen are out. engineers and conductors have refused to strike.
Traffic remains steady at St Louis with normal conditions on the west side across the river. Yard crews and engines are fully manned. freight yards open for business. line traffic active as forces steadily increase and operations resume to full capacity.
Ambiguously transcribed notes suggest a Pullman company inquiry into the conduct of its executives and directors. The text hints at investigation into stockholder influence and potential conflicts tied to December actions by the executive committee and Mr Pullman.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a senate strike and political maneuvering over government control of financing and taxation. Names and places are unclear, but the item hints at Senators pushing a reform or rule change to shape revenue, with potential resignations or endorsements affecting the broader political landscape.
Two deputy United States marshals arrested Boleesu Apt to telegraph operator Noehyen Pa on the road here for contempt of court. The case arose in the fraashtapsead unit and involved stated authorities and dates in question.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a strike action near Aguilar involving Teisia and Satvid, with miners and union tensions. Details are unclear but indicate unrest at a coal operation, possible protests and worker organization.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate freight and passenger rail service adjustments on routes including Minneapolis and St Paul. Mentions resume of freight service and unspecified lines with references to Milwaukee and other reads, but text is garbled and details are unclear.
A chaotic confrontation with foreign suspectsriots resulted in one death and several wounded after a volley of gunfire at a public place. The alleged mob colluded with the attackers, drawing in multiple victims and causing chaos as authorities investigate the incident.
The railroad situation improves with regularity and greater movement each day. The Big Four strike on the St Louis division from St Leonis to Indianapolis does not affect operations at this end of the line.
Fire destroyed two rail lengths of the trestle over the Little Calumet River on the Mouton line on July 11. Strikers caused the blaze at Hannaexp, delaying tram service while firefighters extinguished the flames.
President Debs calls sympathizers to wear white ribbons as a show of solidarity. United States flags are being distributed on the yard of trade and worn on the tape.
An attempt to blow up a main in Wickes spurred police action with a press reveal pending. Four more railroad workers were arrested by U S authorities for mail interference and Interstate Commerce Act violations. A July fire at Ellis Watson’s restaurant caused about 200000 in damage, spreading quickly to nearby stores including Redmegger & Van Curcy grocery and Alexander’s dragstore.
July 11 report says Carnegie Steel will press to recover a $140,000 penalty imposed by President Cleveland over allegedly faulty armour plates once the plates are declared acceptable. Prendergast likely to hang after Illinois Supreme Court judge Batley refused to stay proceedings, sealing his Friday execution date. Utah admission bill passes Senate without division.
A historical note highlights Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Works earning a pair of top honors, including a highest medal and a diploma, reflecting the firm’s esteemed status in food preparation and quality during the period.
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