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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1894
Page
2
The Wooster Republican presents rates for daily and weekly publication. Advertisers are invited to use columns of the paper with prompt estimates. Address all communications to The Republican Wooster Ohio and note its long established status since 1817.
In Somerset Ohio and Wooster Ohio news, a strike crisis prompts calls for disciplined troops and strong civil authority while political battles unfold in Holmes County and statewide campaigns. The piece blends labor unrest, tariff debates, and party primaries, highlighting McBride era rhetoric, tariff effects, and calls for the Golden Rule in governance.
Wayne county Democrats clash over Richards renomination for Congress in the 17th district. A country-faction push to appoint a five-member delegation to the Congressional Convention at Coshocton sparked heated scenes in a private room. Opponents claim Richards favored a minority, while supporters insist he deserves renomination and will contest the delegates.
The report details a Democratic primary loss for Richards with 1 555 votes, 370 behind records, and a contested delegation amid factional strife. It notes rival conventions, bids for seats by Stilwell and Richards, and alleged secret bargains exposing party divisions in Mil lersburg.
Breckinridge declares he was not pressed by friends to withdraw from the race for Congress. He dismisses a statement issued from Lexington as misrepresenting his position and stresses his own cautious stance amid party chatter.
A frost event across several counties damaged corn and potatoes, with gardens severely harmed and wheat possibly serious in places. Apples nearly all lost, peaches light, and strawberries abundant only in limited areas. Early potatoes growing rank in wet, cold soil and worm damage adds to losses.
In Port TLanxo June Complete te teros from four counties and incomplete estimates from 24 counties. Five Lord for governor shows Pop 22,021. Galloway 16,241 in District Hermand 20,037. Weather ford 11,958 Miller 1,845. Second district Eile 17,674 Rely 7,335 Wals drop 9,072.
The state Prohibition convention today nominated Ron Metassin of Ent for secretary of state Joan Rosenborough of Elmore for supreme judge H V Irsh of Columbne for school commissioner i T. Barnes of Ironton for member of board of public works The platform, though largely the same as last year, was adopted without full agreement and largely ignored other state and national issues.
Misa Frankie E Baker teacher at No 4 Eastniow township thanks neighbors and scholars who aided her loss of clothing from the burning of Mr Dame Beam house. They list contributors including Geo Switzer Jos Bonewitz J Bowman Ida Bowman Badger Badger M Badger Minnie Spitzer KE Badger Konitz Brenneman Lula Biddle Ella Stauffer Sue Rife M M Yoder Waters M Mowery Schultz Franks Leiner Flory Craven Kseslar Willard Rameey Winkler Jameson Shelley Cotterman Arnold Heichenbach Yates Mary Franks and pupils of Eily's school at 4 Villard.
June 18 report from Hong Kong notes a Cable Rape Cage shipment to Eastern Teleph Compaq. The cable states serene population is leaving the city due to the 7 gue. It is estimated that 100 thousand people fled and 1,500 have...
June 18. In the state legislature George Peabody Wetshore has been unanimously elected United States senator to succeed N. F. P. on.
Local notes from Wooster area recount farming readiness as corn waking and harvest nears while a host of community events unfold. Mentions of residents visiting, small injuries, church services, school closings, and social visits paint a snapshot of village life with names like Kaufman, Gill, and Gill’s Farm Club, plus reminders of upcoming gatherings and local ball games.
Pennsylvania health trip for visit to mother discussed. A K Hoff rejoined the butcher shop partnership. Children Day observed at Presbyterian church with talk of July 4 celebrations. W G Stead warned pension may stop if claim proof not provided in 30 days. L P Rice adds a room to his Cherry street home. EK L Peters and family from Kent visited town. D D Paulus and wife hosted by Dr C C Stouffer. Albion quarterly meeting caused ME church to skip preaching. Brown and Inman of Spencer called on their best girls. W D P Neill in Lodi. L V Rice and wife spent Sunday with relatives near Spencer. Keen family from Albion visited our village. Miss Dove Skees of Congress guest of Hsbreiller family. Mrs Rasher Rickel visited relatives near Homerville. Geo Rice of Spencer in town. O F Mort and family visiting his father over Sunday. Beech Myers seen on our streets today. J Bush shipped a carload of eggs.
A stream of items from Orrville and nearby towns covers purchases by Miner Goddard and Jobe pension awards, a horse injury, vandalism at a graveyard, a wreck on the railroad, and various business deals from Shreve to Doylestown. Social events include Memorial Day services, encampment plans, women’s aid visits, and lodge activities.
In Aashford county all townships show decline in personal property values except BhAO. The main decrease centers on sheep numbers and value amid industry threats blamed on the Democratic party. Officials fault their own party for fiscal strain while wrestling with expenses.
Washington notes the internal revenue portion of the tariff bill undergoing change with proposals to drop administrative sections. If adopted, the act would rely on existing law until further modifications are enacted.
The Wooster High School Alumni Association banquet at the City Armory was a splendid annual gathering. Alumni enjoyed a glass of flowers, fine refreshments, and a literary program, with attendees praising the event and hoping for future gatherings as well.
Disjointed report details violent incidents at a railway trestle near Greorgid Paahe Cardiff, armed watchman clashes, and a demand of 2100 for capture of a rival leader. Troops deployed amid miner strikes across Indiana, with arrests and court penalties for interference as workers endure idleness and worsening conditions.
Disorder at Randall's Wide Heralds tension as company deserts over rations and tries to seize the army flag. Randall's men regain control, about sixty deserters to join General Coleman's forces. defense claims record omission as trial nears in Chester penitentiary context.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Thursday afternoon event at the Bethel of the Whareh of Good Wooster with named individuals including Miss Paoine Kiddget and Wayne co and references to Jacob Ray and Tha May Wb. The text mentions Honeytown, Wooster, and other locales with scattered dates and place names, lacking clear actions or outcomes.
A garbled obituary fragment mentions VI Dowell of Wayroesburg and a date near a Saturday in July. It references the deceased and the family, including a father and possibly a great grand parent, with unclear connections to Jacob Gis and others. The text is heavily damaged and difficult to parse for precise details.
A notice to contractors outlines bid proposals for a city street improvement from the post road to a cross street. It mentions project scope, required bonds, and schedule with key dates and officials, inviting qualified firms to submit sealed proposals. The document notes a review by the city clerk and engineer and references standard bid procedures and contract terms.
The city invites bids on sewer work from East North Street to North Bowman Street and from East Bowman Street to North Market Street. Estimated total length about 608 feet of six inch sanitary sewer pipe to be laid in 1k and 2vtoch varieties. Each bid must state price separately and include a City Engineer furnished form, with bid security and a guarantee that work will be completed. Bids to be opened publicly and may be rejected.
Notice to contractors will be received at the PCM Clerk’s office in Monster Ohio for the paving of Spare Street from Market Street to Vine Street. Bids cover road bed, drainage, culverts, walls, and related work per city specifications. City reserves right to reject bids. bid guarantee five percent of amount. bids due date to be set by City Clerk.
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