Letters and political maneuvers swirl in early party signals
The piece urges readers to send weekly letters for timely news from correspondents, criticizing delays. It surveys McKinley delegate patterns in York and Wisconsin, notes shifts in support, and discusses reverberations of Cuban policy, Bayard, Cleveland, and Need in St Louis. Indiana leans McKinley as districts vote. West and Indiana sentiment shapes the race.
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York
Pennsylvania
McKinley
St. Louis
Massachusetts
West
Indiana
Wisconsin
Committee On Resolutions
Lincoln
Wo. McKupley
Ohio
Insolvency and tax dispute reveal county audit details
The document describes a tax loan issue and a county audit order seeking a witness to bring tax records. It notes a solvency claim and that a company reported real and personal property valued at 12 800, and merchandise worth about 1 5600.
Ohio legislature passes excise tax and voting reform
The Ohio Legislature unanimously adopts Goodale's bill for an excise tax on electric light gas natural gas pipeline water works street railroads railroads and messenger or signal companies. The tax is one half of one percent on railroads gross earnings and on others gross receipts. A new law also limits campaign expenditures based on voter count, requires expense filings, and tightens enforcement to curb corruption in Ohio elections.
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Ohio
Senate
Garfield
Turbulent war clouds and a veteran journalist’s death
The piece notes the Kentucky political stance under Gov Bradley amid a looming civil war scare and Senate debates over recognition. It describes foreign tensions in Africa and the Middle East as France resents Britain in Egypt and Russia arms Abyssinians. It also honors Dan Bowersmith, late Ohio State Journal manager, amid tributes from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Soudan
France
England
Egypt
Russia
Italy
Dan Bowersmith
Ohio State Journal
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Fluid Described as Pure and Restorative
The refined delicate fluid base of Ayer's Hair Vigor resists rancidity from air exposure and is claimed to be a near perfect substitute for the natural oil produced by the scalp in youth and health, as refined chemistry can provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Patore
Arevero
Scott
Global lawmakers debate monetary reform and silver standard
The article reports on parliamentary discussions in Britain France and Belgium about gold and silver value instability and calls for international monetary agreement. British leaders show mixed views on silver restoration while French and Belgian leaders push for bimetallism and international cooperation to stabilize exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Commons
Whiteley
Arthur Balfour
Treasury
Meling
P. da Smet de Naeyer
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Editorial on McKinley and Western politics sparks clash
A letter to the Republican editor attacks McKinley’s supporters and claims Eastern bosses plot against him. It contrasts Western alleged bravery with urban crime, citing Cripple Creek, Wyoming, Bret Harte, and a New York speech. The writer defends frontier values and condemns attacks on the defenseless.
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Tz Republican
Clarkson
Allison
McKinley
Associated Press
Cleveland
New York
Aomurn
Kansas
Oregon
Washington
Bret Harte
Cripple Creek
Wyoming
Baltimore
University Notes and Personals Highlights
Wednesday Daly notes students leaving for vacation trains and a spring session starting in April. Social events include a leap year gathering at Davis Nice's home and Irving program by alumni on April 10. County KE convention planned for Wooster May 21-22. Prof. Harry Myers ventures to Brookfield, Missouri for college presidency prospects.
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Daly
Lutheran C. E
Davis Nice
North Street
Prof. Black
Cincinnati
Irving Society
County C. KE
Wooster
Harry Myers
Ngon
Brookfield
Knight
Congress
Surveyor
Property Deeds Filings in Plain and Surrounding Townships
Historic transfer notices list quit claim deeds and warranty deeds across Plain township Congrass and Chippewa areas. Names include David Sil ver, Henrietta Curry, Marietta Warner, George Silver, Sarah Fettera, Enoch Fetters, Peter Housel, Otto Tidball, Otha Critchfield, Elizabeth Bon fine, Peter Baker, W C Newatet ter, Frank Schaefer, W L Newstetter, Jonathan Snyder, Isaac Lilley, Samuel Craven, Caroline Ewing, and Elizabeth Williams. Acreages range 3 to 49 with sums from 8650 to 331000, across Shreve Wooster Franklin Chester and other townships.
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Alto
David Rsi
Plain Township
David H. Silver
Henrietta J. Curry
David &. Silver
Marietta V
Peter Housel
Otto Tidball
Shreve
Otha D. Critchfield
Elizabeth Bonfine
Peter Baker
Chippewa Township
W. C. Newatetter
Frank Schaefer
Franklin Township
W. L. Newstetter
Wooster
Jonathan Snyder
Isaac J. Lilley
Samuel C. Craven
Caroline Ewing
Elizabeth Williams
Chester Township
Settling Estates in Wayne County Probate Court
Wayne County Probate Court entries show multiple estate matters before Judge W. Griffith. Distributive accounts, inventories, appraisements, and petitions to sell real estate are scheduled. hearings set for May 1 and May 26, with several executors appointed and bonds posted. Names include Martha J Alexander, Martha Mumaw, Christian Horn, John Aylsworth, Iva Dalger, Jacob Muler, Margaret Rockey, Maarla Wyckoff, Mary Shanklin, Elizabeth Cotterman, Daniel Weirich, Margaret C Rice, Luella L Fisher, John Richards, Mary Beales, Jos A Leyenberger, Henry G Horn, Augusta Parsong, Catharine Steiner, Samuel Mitchell, Caroline Hudson, James Black, and Wm Schmacek. Bond amounts and real estate sale petitions are noted.
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John C McClarran
W. Griffith
Wm. Grifith
Martha J Alexander
Martha Mumaw
Moffitt
Will
Christian Horn
B. Firestone
Mary Shanklin
J. E. Fouts
Levi Keller
Zack Hobbs
Elizabeth Cotterman
W. F. Kean
Wesley
Samuel Weirich
Daniel Weirich
N. L. Royer
J. N Ferrell
Jos A. Leyenberger
Susan F. Leyenberger
J. Kirkwood
M. C. Rouch
I. N. Kelffer
Benj. Forree
D. H. Warfel
Maggie
Jea
Harry Warfe
C E. O. Harry
Augusta Parsong
Jos. McGienen
Jos
A. McCoy
Alonzo Horn
Henry G. Horn
Caroline Hudson
W. W. Chompson
Albert Parker
McDonald
Joc
W. Wilson
James Black
P. W. Moulter
Wm. Schmacek
Genennial Certificates Sold For Summer Celebration Souvenir
Certificates prepared by the Committee of General Arrangements for the next summer celebration are now in the hands of Treasurer Harry McClarran. They feature portraits of Geo Anthony Wayne and Gen David Wooster and cost one dollar each, payable for lands for the celebration.
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Tresesurer
Harry, McClarran
Geo
Anthony Wayne
David Wooster
Death In Cleveland: Wm Geitgey Reels From Tragic News
Wm Geitgey of Byers farm northwest of the city was summoned to Cleveland by news of his wife Matuda A Geigey age 31 and their three children. Geitgey fell ill with malaria after taking their son for medical treatment and died at 6 am. Mrs Geigey had suffered with a heart ailment and died days earlier, leaving two daughters and a son. Geitgey plans to bring the body back to the city Friday noon.
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Wm. Geitgey
Byers
Cleveland
Geitgey
Matuda A. Geigey
Death Comes Quick in Final Illness of Mrs Josselyn
Mrs. E A Josselyn of Agron dies after a brief illness of less than 20 hours at her son H L Josselyn’s East Liberty street home. The 72 year old widow suffered a paralytic stroke on retiring, illness hampered by poor health all winter. Burial expected in Glendale cemetery likely Sunday with services at High Street Church of Christ. She was active in Colfax Lodge Daughters of Rebekah and the Woman's Relief Corps.
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H. L. Josselyo
East Liberty Street
E A. Josselyo
Agron
Wooster
Killbuck
Josselyn
Akron
Glendale Cemetery
High-street
Church of Christ
Colfax Lodge Daughters of
Rebekah
Woman's Relief Corpa
Hackley
Music Club honors Palestrina on winter evening
The Thursday Club hosted a Rococo era music event at the Scovel home with Miss Anna Sprague outlining Palestrina’s rise and his Mass Missa Pape Marcellis plus Allegri Sanctus and Lassus madrigal. Prof Oliver led a choir in select works amid refreshments and socializing.
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Wooaler
Wes Wiorand Mieriuigidia
Palestrina
Italy
Rome
J’alestrina
University of Wooster
Philadelphia
Gret
L’rof
J Byron Oliver
Mugical
Europe
Scovel
Anna Sprague
Waiustrina
Trent
Pape Marcell
Lucificus
V Oliver
Gregorio Allegri
Pontifical Chapel
Matrona
Orlando Lassas
W. D. Tyler
O. A. Hills
Nevine
Miriam Hille
Edith Botsford
Otto's Care Free Trial Bottle Offered at Local Drug Store
Suffering readers urged to visit Laubach Hoyd in Shaw for a free trial of Otto's Care. The ad claims it cures throat and lung ailments including coughs colds bronchitis consumption and croup. It promises quick cough relief and guarantees a cure with large sizes priced at 600 and 20c.
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Otto
Tonga
Laubach Hoyd, Shaw
Sugarcreek Township Experience in Economy Personal Notes
Sugarcreek township life notes report wages and teaching changes out of the profession. Grandpap Jake Brenneman speaks of a bouncing boy born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Brenneman on March 16 at 10 30 p m. Moving is common as Frank Gochnauer moves to Mc Quaid to lead for Samuel Saurer. Jess Danner starts work for Shultz of East Union Al Danner moves to Silas Bowers for a third year. The postmaster stays busy and J M McDowell of Orrville visits. Mrs Bowers and daughter relocate from Cuyahoga Falls.
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McQuare
Sugarcreek Township
Gohdologetics
Rlver
Jake Brenneman
Eugene Brenneman
Frank Gochnauer
McQuaid
Samuel Saurer
Jess Danner
Mr Shultz
East Union Township
al Danner
Silas Bowers
J M. McDowell
Oarrville
Bowers
Cuyahoga Falls
Oo P
Hoel zel & Kaltwasser Assigns Assets for Creditors
The merchant tailoring firm Hoel zel & Kaltwasser assigned to LR Critchfield Jr for creditors. The deed covers the Public Square building and all personal property and stock, saving homestead rights. They owe about 35060, with 4300 secured by a mortgage on the business premises. Local creditors include Mrs L Shibtes and Mrs Kate Greenslade. outside creditors hold the remainder.
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Hoelzel & Kaltwasser
LR Critchfield. Jr
Wooster National Bank
Kate Greenslade
East South Street
Frederick Kaltwasser
Catharine Kaltwasser
Lyman Critchfield, Jr
Ktehfield
Dolar
Corey
Prewesivy Ee
Mission Society Reorganizes at 1st Presbyterian Church
The Ladies of the Church of God reorganized the Mission Society electing Mrs Natfizger as president Mrs Mannar as first vice president Mrs Kingston as second vice president Mrs Hill as secretary and Mrs Mary Moora as treasurer Sister Ella Jeffries of El Paso Illinois attended and assisted in the work The meeting included papers on Mexico Alaska and a Presbyterial report followed by a supper and social time Entertainment committee members named.
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Mexico
Loos
J. R. Cunningham
Alaska
Anna Sprague
Jane Johnson
Orrville
W. D. Tyler
Bessie Dunlap
Geo Palmer
Georghine Barnes
Blancherry
Wooster Operatic Minstrels Benefit at Lattasburg Town Hall
On Thursday March 26 at Lattasburg Town Hall the Wooster Operatic Minstrels will present a refined programme as a benefit for the Town Hall builders. Sheriff W W Garver helped arrange it and a large crowd is expected for an evening of refined entertainment with proceeds toward finishing the hall balance.
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Lattasburg Town Hall
Wooster Operatic Minstrels
W. W. Garver
Sam
Hall
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