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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1894
Page
1
Commentary argues Debs will fade as sovereign labor influence wanes while pro law and order forces gain strength. It cites Debsism as anti American and notes appeals from A R U members to Debs to work, bail funding by saloonkeepers, and Detroit mayoral mentions. Chicago rail management retreat signals calmer tensions.
Senate action endorses Cleveland's stance on use of forces to enforce federal law and hints at forthcoming statehood for Utah. The piece notes consent without dissent and cites labor arbitration appeals as aligned with enforcing interstate commerce law. It mentions Mormons’ loyalty questions and a bold transcontinental railroad project from Salt Lake City toward Los Angeles.
Debs and associates assert they have committed no offense as they await federal indictment and bail decision. He deflects blame to the courts while insisting they will continue their activities unchanged.
A garbled promotional paragraph touts a sample copy of a Wayne County newspaper, claiming high value and extensive local news. The text is largely unreadable, with multiple misspellings and jumbled phrases.
A July report from Port W J Ind describes railway workers pressuring papers to stay neutral in the boycott, while veterans groups in Iowa Illinois Indians Michigan Wisconsin and Ohio rally to defend laws and back Cleveland and federal action against Debsism. The Grand Army of the Republic vows loyalty to the flag and readiness to defend the government, likening current unrest to the Civil War era and praising national resolve.
Ashland Press notes Republican papers broadly support Cleveland's law enforcement and condemn agitators. It cites Senate speeches by Peffer and Davis defending the president, Gordon urging patriotism over party, and a Virginia senator's resolution pledging Senate support to the administration.
In Chicago the Knights of Labor are comparatively weak and the Grades and Labor Assembly have barely 50000 members, half out of work for three months. Many who quit do so under coercion, costing workers and families dearly, while a local expert argues public alarm is unfounded as the bulk will leave reluctantly and factional violence harms good order. Organized labor comprises only a small fraction of the electorate.
In this 1896 letter, Mel Bersansg laments political maneuvering by the Prohibition and Populist parties, condemns blackmail and boycotts, argues for crushing anarchism early, recalls Henry Clay, and notes wool production rankings and the sugar tax while mocking Wayne County Democrats as simple yet opaque.
A Washington cable reports Democrats in Ohio’s Seventeenth district fear James A D Richards faces strong odds for re election. Richards' nomination surprised many as Beriah Wilkins steered support toward Richards but Wilkins could have run himself. Holmes county’s fight over delegates pits rival Stillwell and family ambitions against Richards and Wilkins, leaving the district's regular Democrats agitated as prospects look dim for Richards.
A Pennsylvania express train No. 7 arriving at Wooster was late and the front of the locomotive was found splattered with flesh. At a nearby crossing a 78 year old man, Cox of Church Hill, was struck and killed as he failed to notice the approaching engine. His body was wedged between the pilot and engine, with severe injuries reported.
West Salem reports a week of minor accidents. Earl Martindale lost part of a toe, Mrs. Eldridge bruised after a porch fall, Frank Schilling’s horse fled and wrecked a road wagon, Harry Simon’s horse ran away with a cart, and a horse at Philip Felger’s busted through a hedge. G W Gosworn sprained an ankle, D S Reichard fell bruising his face and hand, and William Jeffrey was knocked headfirst during a harpoon haul leading to medical aid.
Auditor reports enumerate taxable personal property across Wayne County towns and townships with totals and per hand valuations. The document lists tracked figures for each precinct and ward, including West Leban, Chippewa, Salt Creek, East Union, Franklin, Wooster, Wayne, and others, alongside countywide livestock counts and assessed rates. Notable items include horse and cattle totals and the tax rate schedule per dollar of valuation, with Fredericksburg and Wooster cited for comparative rate changes. The notice also records a death in Wooster, Robert Coffey, aged about 74, with funeral arrangements and pallbearers listed.
Morning trains carried passengers as the afternoon schedule ran smoothly on the local line. Reports note heavy ridership on the Lake Shore and Western routes with electric street aims for Mt. Vernon. Reinstatement of trainmen C. A and Hiram E I. very follows a brotherhood request while new lines proposed from New Harlin to Uniontown connect Akron and Canton.
The Doylestown Journal notes errors in last week’s report and lists wage reductions for the public schools. High School cut 11 per cent, A Grammar 9 per cent, other departments reduced by smaller shares. Principal salary down $160, teachers in A Grammar down $3400, others $1750 less than last year, total decrease $156 more than prior year.
Caricsville claims top eastern Ohio baseball team after a 1 win in 13 games, facing Whevming Canton Massifion Martin's Ferry New Philadelphia. Ashland beats West Salem 17 13 in 11 innings as Luce breaks a foot. Doylestown down North Lawrence 8 to 17. Reports criticize umpires and scribes as Loudonville and Shreve clash over insults and return games.
A Canton mother touts Jr. Hand's Colla Otre as the best remedy for infant colic and teething pains. She claims a single tea expels wind and brings quiet sleep, praising Dr Hand's Colic Cure and Teething Lotion as valuable, urging purchase through local dealers Laubach & Boyd and RALB at 237 South Cherry Street.
Wayne county Republicans gathered at the City Opera House for a mass convention to select delegates and alternates to congressional and judicial meetings. Capt. A. S. McClure led the push for a full delegation with Frank Taggart urged for circuit judge. committee reports named delegates from Wooster, Canann, Chippewa, Franklin, and other townships amid lively singing and a charity collection for the Jubilee Singers.
A Wayne county meeting saw Capt A S McClure urged for Congress with delegates instructed to pursue all honorable methods. Frank Taggart thanked supporters for the judicial candidacy amid urging unity and impartial justice across parties. Milton township voted 48 majority against drinking places. Temperance speakers and petitions preceded council action on closing hours. Lodi Medina to become dry again after council vote.
A letter from Dr Taylor describes actions around Lee's care, hospital transfer, and consent issues. It notes doctors advising infirmary placement, ambulance remarks, and relatives' efforts to secure shelter and comfort during treatment. Also mentions local fire incident near Seville.
The city plans a new pigeon protection group this week to pursue abuses of birds. Ohio chief game warden L K Britain issues a circular for sportsmen detailing open seasons for quail woodcock pheasant wild duck wild turkey and other birds with protected song birds at all times. Rabbits doves and several other birds are not protected and may be hunted year round. Secretary of State Taylor reports many inquiries about amendments and confirms no change to the squirrel law while noting minor updates to fish and game laws.
Judge M H Dodd filed for Lena Billman administration. Hearing set July for John Howman epilepsy case to transfer to Gallipolis epileptic hospital. Various guardians and administrators filed accounts inventories and reports. Real estate transfers include deeds by Mihills Funck, Preston McClellan, Pifer, Wynn, and Orrville parcels with amounts from 226 to 1700 dollars and a quit claim by Blanche Steel to Julia Steel.
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