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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1894
Page
4
From Wednesdays Daily, Wooster reports warming weather, farmers seeking work, and a bustle of town news. Shoemaking, school promotions, court cases, street work, runaway incidents, and civic events fill the page with names, places, and dates throughout Wayne County.
County Commissioners announce the annual levy for the coming year with a seven tenths mill decrease from last year. A new Armory fund is created by a levy for Shreve. No taxes were collected for the State Experiment Station or Oiteh Foods. First jurors under the new law were drawn for Probate Court service, listing jurors by name and township, including J Bochwalter, Wm F Deer, John K Saltsman, E W Reddin, and others from multiple townships.
Four children die of scarlet fever in a single Ward Steubenville raising alarm on an epidemic. Ashland Democrats nominate H Mykrantz for county prosecutor and BR Jones for sheriff Wilbert tick for commissioner and J M Wolf for infirmary director are also named.
In Wolester the village council refused to feed the Randall Commonweal army and ordered 50 special policemen to escort the force through town. Citizens backed the move as business groups funded meals while the army moved on vacant lots. Randall addressed a large street crowd before dawn and continued toward Canton and Massillon where provisions were arranged. The scene contrasted with Coxey forces in Massillon, with limited incidents noted. Washington reports Coxey camps face hardship as authorities consider relief if disbandment occurs.
At a Cleveland meeting of the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway Co directors elected officers with George W priresident William Chisholm vice president F E Rittman treasurer S Y McNair secretary George A Morrison assistant secretary and appraised treasurer Also named were Iootae W W Saul William Chisholm James I Hoyt George Russell Mills Ware J Columbus R M Gilbert Cincinnati Mrs Y McNair named auditor Myr Barrett appointed general superintendent and potential resignations noted Electric rail projects planned to Wadsworth from Cleveland and Akron The Ohio House passed a bill allowing electric railways on public highways outside municipalities and the company seeks freight passenger and mail rights with consolidations possible A separate suit by John H Lantz of Chicago against the Pennsylvania Co in Stark County seeks damages for a 1892 mail train wreck injury and lost property Specific routes and connections via the Pennsylvania system are described for travel and freight to reach Atlantic City and other eastern destinations.
Crowds filled Athenan hall on Thursday evening for Wooster seniors and townspeople to celebrate the term end. W H Crothera and Miss Chris Funck led the reception. the Mandolin Club played while 300 guests enjoyed songs and social chatter. A Pipe of Peace ceremony followed with speakers from class ’04 and ’95, then a Junior response by Fred N McMillin. The State Prohibition contest opened at the Board of Trade Auditorium in Columbia, with W Mch.rack ney of Ohio Wesleyan winning first prize. The evening included notes on college notes, officer elections, and campus visitors, with alarm at pipe use among seniors and a mix of dignitaries and students.
Special excursion tickets to Ohio points offered via the Pennsylvania Lines in June at reduced round trip rates. To Delaware June 24 and 26 for the Teachers Associates meeting, return valid to June 30. To Akron for Epworth League meeting, June 25 and 26, return valid to June 20. Inquire at nearest Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent for schedules and times.
Cheap tickets available July 7 8 and 9 for National Educational Association meeting travel to Asbury Park and nearby coast towns including Ocean Grove Long Branch Cape May Atlantic City Sea Isle Park Barnegat and more. Pennsylvania Lines run the sole route in the area with ample excursion seating. Contact nearest ticket agent or K Van Dusen Chief Passenger Agent Pittsburgh Pa for details.
Ohio Republican state convention draws large crowds in Columbus with ex Secretary Foster presiding and Governor McKinley in attendance as host. Platform endorses McKinley for president and Foraker for U S Senate, attacks Wilson tariff, backs silver and farm interests, and condemns Democratic policies including immigration and pension actions.
June 7 report from Pekin describes a mob of about 600 miners west of the river moving toward Littles coal mine five miles south of the town. Sheriff Frederick formed a posse as the strikers crossed the Illinois by ferry. At Bentonville the crowd confronted the sheriff and the tower fortifications. Gunfire erupted with the Littles and two of their sons and a colored worker taking cover and returning fire. The shaft caught fire, air shaft closed, and several miners were wounded or killed. Officials say several miners remain trapped and suffocated inside the shaft while militia arrive to restore order. Arrests include leaders George Tygett Al Tygett Wat Stocks Adam Barth Matt Walker Parson Ginnis.
A train near Brazil Indiana was attacked by striking miners. Engineer William Barr died from a head wound, brakeman A J Harriman was badly burned, and Farber was injured. The attack halted the eastbound train between Evanside and Terreh Haute. The mob claimed allegiance to the United States mat and warned officials not to move the train. The incident sparked fears of wider violence as authorities pursued suspects and the train carried freight and passengers toward Mounten ery.
Reported unrest in Belmont and Guernsey counties prompts orders for the Fourteenth, Eighth, and Seventeenth regiments to quell violence as miners clash with authorities. A passenger train is attacked by a mob while a coal train runs under federal injunctions. Governor McKinley and federal marshals move to restore order amid strained labor relations and threats of further disruption.
Travel via Mackinaw steamers advertised as the largest and safest on the lake with weekly departures to Toledo Detroit Alpena Mackinac Chicago Duluth and more. Vetted amenities include bath equipment and comfortable staterooms as part of a luxury travel pitch aimed at city visitors.
Ripans Tabules may be obtained at nearest drugstore or by marcon receipt of price. For free sample address Ripans Chemical Co New York.
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