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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1892
Page
2
The text critiques Pennsylvania Governor J’attisan for sending state troops to quell a Homestead disturbance amid a strike. It argues the strike stems from tariff oppression and questions why the tariff cause isn’t in congressional evidence.
The New York Line notes 4226 millionaires in the United States with varied party loyalties. Two thirds earned wealth in tariffed lines, one third in protected industries. The piece argues many ambitious individuals seek independent wealth yet resent the millionaire, including politicians.
The Sun reports a split in the Democratic platform over tariff policy. It notes William M. Watterson’s push for free trade defeated the protection plank, and asks how an honest Democrat can back a candidate who accepts such laboring terms.
The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers submitted a memorial to Congress opposing the mills bill. They argue wage protection should persist, despite tariff, to maintain living wages and shield workers from foreign competition.
By order of Congressional Committee A B Wanbkeye Orrville chairman and W W Scorr secretary announce a July 26 1892 meeting at 11 am to elect precinct committeemen delegates and alternates to the Dennison August 9 1892 convention and nominate county officials including sheriff clerk surveyor coroner and commissioner. Delegates allocated by McKinley vote totals. Meetings must occur by July 21 and lists sent by July 25. Ross W Fenox chairman and E W Newkirk secretary. The piece ends with a critique of labor trusts and reform.
A. J. M. Barber, a Farmers' Alliance member backed by Republicans, won the congressional seat in Roger Q. Mills' district to replace Mills who moved to the Senate. Barber defeated the Democratic opponent by about 400 votes, raising hopes that the solid South may break from the Democratic ranks.
The Congressional committee found no politics linked to the Homestead Strike nor any role for the McKinley bill. Only Paddy McLuckie suggests tariff cuts on steel billets may have lowered wages, while Democrats push for reduced tariffs on all iron and steel products and seek wage reductions for workers.
A Wayne County editor argues the Democrat party cannot prove political motives behind the Homestead Strike and riots. The piece dismisses tariff links and free trade theories, accusing Democrats of hiding their stance on trusts and labor unrest to mislead the public.
The Republican scribe visits West Salem on July 7 and 8 1892 praising the town as a thriving Wayne County stronghold. He highlights thriving shops furniture firm Shelhart Peters Co employing up to sixty, Hotel Ne Vicar, U A B Post, and the well regarded post with James Stevenson Esq and daughter in charge. He commends Prof G W Goshorn for the upcoming school year and notes hospitality at James F Brittan's home The Deer Lick.
The letter-writer criticizes Mr Wasson for suing a group over 2000 dollars paid on warrants tied to securing the Experiment Station. The piece argues the county treasurer should not be a defendant, praises bipartisan effort to establish the station, and urges support for those who helped. A separate item notes W M Flory joining the Republican party. A birthday party for Miss Isle Moore Eberly near Smithville features speeches and music by Smith's orchestra.
Athletes and readers learn that J E Sullivan secretary to the Ama teur Athletic Union and editor praises Allcock’s Porong Plasters for reducing soreness stiffness and aiding colds during training. Also a clearance sale advertises discounted boots and shoes at Mrs Robertson & Son’s Wooster Ohio for 30 days with every sale a bargain.
English Spavin Liniment removes lumps blemishes from horses and cures spavin splints sprains and swollen throats. Save 50 cents by using one bottle. Warranted the most powerful blemish cure known. Sold by Laubach Boyd Druggists Worcester OH Zigrl.
Local items report Henry Smith dislocated a shoulder after a plow accident with a spirited horse near town. Multiple visitors and events include Mrs. Luce of Creston staying with daughter, Rev. Pool’s visit to Kelser family, and various brief notes on neighbors and congregational sermon. Deaths noted: Gilbert Prentice of Lodi aged 69 and Mrs. Frank Wicks with a husband and two children.
Simon Brenneman and family enjoyed Saturday at Lake Chippewa. Edward Zimmerman lost a valuable horse in the past week. Daisy Derr, a post office clerk, has taken a printing job in Wooster. Rev UG F English and family visit North Amherst. Prof Eberly moved the old White Hall to his farm. Mrs Schaaf returned from Indiana to tend a sick brother. Daniel Zaring’s family returned on the fourth. Stella visits sister Mrs J O Campbell in Congress township. Mr Reno Myers returns home from Roanoke Virginia. Mac Ohl erected new telegraph lines and will refit toward W L Bery Station. Mrs Kedd of Loudonville visits Mr and Mrs A M Obl. Mrs Jacob Hurtz and daughter from Los Angeles visit Groff family. Jacob Shiblet seeks work at Orrville mills.
W H Campbell buys a piano for his daughter Beasie. Ice cream supper at Christian Beale s. G W Pershing of Lorain visits. Mrs Jane Neff and Mrs Susan Irvin visit Nancy Andrews and relatives. J W Bird s two year old injured lip on a butcher knife. J Kean and wife visit Dr Sullivan s. Key Knight visits. Lawn fete planned on school campus. A G Rittenhouse illness worsening. Aurora borealis display witnessed. J C McClarran and wife visit Wooster. Republican caucus selects delegates B J Pocock J H fy Lehr F C Campbell Gideon Walton. O Campbell chosen local committeeman.
The Republican s faithful scribe records recent events in Rittman. Mr L W McKean is mourned as an honest citizen. Israel pade suffers a near accident while working grass. Geo Long breaks a leg after a fall from a now. Mrs John Snyder plots a marital change. A rumored wave of marriages spreads through the community.
West Salem held an ice cream festival last Saturday with large attendance. Mrs J S Ravenaugh and children from Liberty Ind visited her father J Shelhart. Dr O L Kean of Wooster came to remove teeth at the McVicker house. J W Parsons editor of the Creston credit visited his parents over Sabbath. Members of the Masonic order attended services in Liodion while Presbyterian ladies cleaned the funeral of a member. F H Lemmon and wife from Lodi with Medina friends visited the home of F Owman on Sabbath.
Crestline prepares a grand celebration on August 18 to mark Mansfield failing to steal the railroad shops. Locals invite Mansfield residents to attend and share in the festivities. Dexter Tylers have accepted the invitation to attend.
Shook pastor of the M Jodi O filled Rev O nit held sabbath after noon. Woman's Missionary Society of the Reformed church hosted a well attended entertainment Sunday evening. Prof Holloway of Wadsworth visited Tuesday to assess his music class. I have heard of pupils formerly taught by Mrs Huntsberger. Holloway is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and has attended Boston Conservatory for several years.
Big Prairie residents report Rev. H. F. Percival and wife joining the Baptist church for a few months. Mrs. J. Newkirk and son George return to their home at Buckeye Street in Wooster. Mrs. Della Flickinger, eldest daughter of Peter Kuhn, dies after a long illness. burial at Fair View Cemetery.
A social for the Wayne Missionary Society will be held at Wayne church next Saturday evening July 23. Sabbath school will be held near the Wayne church on Saturday. Jay and Price of Wooster have been guests here for a time. Miss Sarah Guthrie of Burbank has returned home after a weeks visit. Miss Bessie Phelps has gone to Massachusetts to visit her sister Mrs. Alex Sims. Mr and Mrs R J Whomsetler welcome their new daughter born last Friday.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in Wooster for the week ending July 18 1892. Names include Bond Mrs L Brany J vet Will Howikard Miss Emma Reynolds Edna Frank M Treeca Piyan Witest John. Advertised letters must state date of advertisement. Also includes notices for Dr Geo Liggett M D with office hours and chronic disease treatment.
Resolutions honor Jessie Hath member of Wayne Presbyterian Sabbath School No. 4. They laud her sympathy and service, seek wisdom in loss, and pledge to record the resolutions and send copies to the bereaved family. Delegates and alternates appointed to county convention by Republican committee of Chester township. Bilious disorders treated with St Patrick's Pills and Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Laubach & Boyd advertise. Faber builds new Eagle crowned building with restaurant and saloon offering meals and oysters with polite service.
Local reports note A. Stanford of Harris 3 will preach at the M. E. church next Sunday and speak Sunday evening at the Reformed church. He is linked to the Evangelical Association but seeks permission to meet locally as part of the Dubb's or mother church tradition. An unrelated segment mentions timber land purchases near Toyleton and concerns about local youths.
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