Wooster Republican notes on politics and markets
Wayne County leads in litigation and Ohio politics heat up as anti saloon actions affect Western markets. Wheat gains in Chicago lift farmer spirits while discussions on sound money and Ohio legislative seats ripple through Wooster. Also calls for a closer Baltimore and Ohio line station to serve the town and critique of packer price impacts on cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Altimore
Ohio Line
Wooster
Gold First and Silver Second in Monetary Plan
Secretary Morton's cold blooded interview hints at favoring gold over silver in official policy. Public opinion resists any monetary inequality between the two money metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Morton
Letter from Bryan questions currency stance in Chicago note
Bryan of Nebraska writes to Cleveland asking the President to explain his Chicago currency letter. The piece notes public school teachers in Wooster invited to Tri County Institute and mentions Carlisle supporting international bimetallism over a single gold standard. It questions if Cleveland will repudiate his financial secretary’s utterances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Nebraska
Cleveland
Chicago
Vancecover
Tri-County Teachers Institute
Wooster
Carlisle
Kentucky
Nicaragua and America feud over canal and foreign policy
The piece argues Nicaragua risks being handed to Britain if the United States pursues a hard line, while praising Cleveland's stance on Oriental affairs. It warns England seeks interoceanic control, predicts British aims in Peru, and cites economic worries like tin plate growth and dollar wheat, ending with cities debating refunding bonds under a judge’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
China
Japan
Cleveland
United States
Toledo bonds blocked by old debt call ruling may stall projects
In Lucas Common Pleas Court PE Platt argues Toledo cannot issue 350000 refunding bonds until old bonds are called and mature, else section 2701 debt increase prohibition is violated. If upheld, many municipalities face inconvenient borrowing limits. Zanesville plans a rousing May 27 28 Republican convention reception. Wooster may gain mailed rail service with united effort.
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Oes Om
PE Platt
Lucas Common Pleas Court
Toledo
Zanesville
Wooster
Eighteen Issues of Weekly Republican Offer and Price
The notice states that by January 1, 1895 readers who want the New York Weekly Tribune free gift must add 54 cents to their $1.50 subscription before the next issue of The Weekly Republican. It urges readers to remember pennies to you and dollars to us. It criticizes the current administration’s approach to a world league of republics, claiming Cleveland undoes Blaine Harrison and Foster’s gains.
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Weekly Republican
New York Weekly Tribune
United States
Cleveland
Blaine
Harrison
Foster
Wooster and Cleveland post offices show strong revenue gains
The Cleveland postoffice reports a net 1.4 million dollars for the government over the past four years, with Wooster matching in proportion. Unpaid government mail tied to the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station raises local costs while barely adding revenue. The piece notes U.S. naval withdrawal from Nicaragua amid a crisis and a perceived diplomatic surrender to Britain, despite urgent warnings from the Inter Oceanic Ship Canal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Arte Dhe
Wooster
Ohio
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Iittle
Nicaragua
United States
American Interoceanic Ship Canal Company
Great Britain
Political Fault Lines in South Carolina and Federal Conflict
The editorial likens President Cleveland's broad actions to a pattern of opposing law and advocates a harsh view of Gov. Evans and Gov. Bryan. It critiques opposition to federal authority over liquor laws and the disbursement of registration books, stressing the constitutional stakes for South Carolina amid federal court orders. The piece frames the dispute as central to Republican public opinion and national party fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guv. Bryans
South Carolina
Palmetto
United States
Goff
Republic
Cleveland bears full blame for Nicaragua crisis
The piece argues Grover Cleveland alone bears responsibility for the Nicaragua complications. It claims he seized control from Secretary Gresham after showing Jeffersonian Americanism, moved warships to Nicaragua ports, and notes London Times had already foreshadowed U.S. aid. It questions who supplied the Times with such tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Grover Cleveland
Jefferson
Jackson
Atlantic
Pacific
Chresham
United States
England
Gresham
Washington
London Times
Times
Wooster Wayne County railroad joins Baltimore & Ohio system
After years of work the Wooster to Millersburg line is officially completed and integrated into the Baltimore and Ohio system. The extension toward the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern at Zaville will be pushed to finish promptly, enhancing local investments and regional value as better times return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster’s
Wayne County
Lodi
Millersburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Zaville
One Sale and Great Growth in Wooster History
The text notes Wooster marks a red letter day in its history and opens splendid prospects. It references a sale and growth under favorable conditions, signaling optimism for future opportunities and civic advancement.
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Wooster
Wool Market Slips to Low Prices Despite Heavy Arrivals
Dun's weekly trade review notes American wool at its lowest price on record. Boston reports week 28 but Australian wools move freely with the market firm. Immense imports since the free trade policy replace American wools, keeping Philadelphia markets dull and lower Tuesday night with varied regional price ranges. Wayne county growers face stark business realities from these market shifts.
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Dun
Weekly Trade Review
Boston
Philadelphia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Wayne County
Local notes from Wooster area residents update
Numerous short items list residents visiting from Cleveland Londonville and Mansfield, appointments in Pittsburg and Wellsville, a wedding planned for East North Street, and Memorial Day planning. People include A M Parrish Minnie Potter W C McClelland Philip Horn J F Briton Harvey Porter T Hoover Richard Morrison George Krieger Jr Nettle Henninger with various calls home travels and local events.
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Minnie Potter
Londonville
Wooster
W. C. McClelland
Cleveland
Akron
East North Street
George Krieger, Jr
Nettle Henninger
Marshallville
U. H. Elson
Wayne county Republican mass convention at Wooster City Hall
The Republicans of Wayne county meet in a mass convention at Wooster City Hall on a Saturday in May at 1 PM to choose eight delegates and eight alternates for the state convention in Zanesville on May 28 and 29. The gathering will also select an Executive Committee for the coming year and a County Central Committee with one member from each precinct. Precinct caucuses are urged to form the County Central Committee and report to the mass convention, with possible formation of an Auxiliary Committee of two per precinct. M L SstosEer, Chairman. Fr. Givzn, Secretary.
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Apple Creek
William McKinney
Craighead & Co
Lydick & McKinney
Charles D Lydick
Pittsburg
Relief Corps
Wayne County
Wooster
Ohio
Zanesville
M. L. SstosEer
Givzn
John Rees
Mack Armstrong
Sam Feightner
Peter Spangler
Wayne
Hoff
John Walmer
J. J. Kelly
Alva Fetzer
Wagner
H. S. Money
Albert Armstrong
Qohelise
Mares Orte Ff
Vy Fett
Wayne Wty
Setarday Pune
Thenes Perth
Saul
Harosaod Ketoa Pest
Pst
Dpest
Oler
Dajuarter
Ehaing
USA
Orrville Area Notes Describe Arbor Day Events and Local News
Orrville and Morri ville columns report Arbor Day observances with tree plantings at Orrville public schools and West Market Street frontage. Local society plans include church events, concerts under Prof King, and community gatherings. Residents share health updates, births, and receipts of visitors while noting crop and weather concerns.
Spangville Notes Claim Fence Work and Local Goings On
Spangville reports J I Case to bid county right for Whitmore wire fence after roads worked. Smiths, McKee, Hoffman and others buy bicycles. Dalton Buckeye Block Club visits Orrville. Miss Ida and Lottie Kosier visit Easton relatives. Eli McGlenen welcomes twin boys. Shenty to entertain May 7 at school hall. Memorial sermon May 2. funeral May 1 for Bollinger children. Local church lectured by Rev. Jamanyan May 4. Community events include Decoration Day planning and teacher hiring. Swarts helps secure newspaper subscribers. town notes on fishing, fairs, and residents.
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J. 1
Case
Mir A. Fosse
J.1
David NcAfea
Michael Allaman
Wm McKee
Lemm Hoffman
Ed. Swarts
Gerry Kean
Hert Kyser
Bew
C Cochran
Martins Ferry
Dalton Buckeye Block Club
Orrville
Dalton Miss Ida
Lottie Kosier
Easton Grandma
Mra McKlenen
LD W McGlenen
Canton
BJ Stinson
Eva Shenty
Chicago
United l
PCV Kev J S
Susan Wagner
Ida
Eda Spangler
Mechanicsburg
John Ciason
Lodt
Rey Deer
Lethel
Bollinger
Tev Jamanyan
Am Wagner
Orin Kingler
May Ward
Dora Muller
Cedar Valley
Hia Wagner
Hkurbanok
Mboda Herman
Tutte
Congress
George Hewitt
Cleveland
Charanel Swarts
Wooster
Herl Blican
W F Mckee
Clinton
Summit County
Canaan
J Brown
Yr Warner
Fair Haven
Irene
Anna Weiler
Kitie Carlin
Tim
West Salem
Congress School
Citizens of Congress and Vicinity
Town Hall
Nes
Theo
Criss
Will Brown
Jos Garver
Joe
Missionary lecturer Lida West tours Ohio towns
Mrs Lida West returned from a trip for the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church visiting Findlay Wanloo Columbus Grove Lima and Columbus to lecture. T A Myers and family attended the funeral of brother in law David Baker at West Salem on Friday Rev Mather of Wooster presided at the service.
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Lida West
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Findlay
Wanloo
Columbus Grove
Lima
Columbus
T. A. Myers
David Baker
West Salem
Rev. Mather of
Dr. Lerch and Son
Wooster
Sarah Rupert
Erman Fouch
Burbank
Stella Porter
Akron
C. Mattipsan
Nella Barker
Lizzie Mitchell
A. F. Berry
Thevangelical Church
Red Haw
George Hewitt
Cleveland
Grace
Prof. Chaffer
Ashland
Blanche Ridgely
Mary Anthony
Hickox
Lodi
Keile Stevenson
Alex. Scott
Odd Fellows
Presbyterian Church
Aug. Mcbride
John Btaupert
Howard
Edith Swartz
Astland
O C Swartz
George Hopkins
Dave Kesler
Lattasburg
Mullinix
T B
Keeler
Woos
Garver
Local notes from Ashland and Ada area scenes
Reports from Ashland and Ada detail ministerial visits, visiting relatives, and local work from April. Mentions of Rev Martinddle in Cleveland, Miss Williams and Miss Grace Kosht in Ashland, several residents remodeling homes, and town life reflecting historical Deserted Village imagery. Also covers Creston Dramatic Company play at Luca Hall and community events.
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Martinddle
Cleveland
Miss Williams
Ashland
Grace Kosht
Joseph Miller
Goldsmith
Creston Dramatic Company
Luca Hall
Mel
Mansfield Contractor Beeble Murdered After Train Attacker Robbery
Frederick Beeble a 45 year old Mansfield stonemason working on East Liberty street paving was found dead beside the Pennsylvania track near Crestline. He had four bullet wounds and was beaten with a railroad iron after being robbed. his watch and possessions were taken. Beeble had been returning from Indiana and reportedly boarded a boxcar with tramps who assaulted him and threw his body from the car. He leaves a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Heoeble
Mansfield
Wooster
East Liberty Street
Pennsylvania
Spring Millis
Crestlin
Beeble
Indiana
Leesville
Crestline
PA and W At Last to Be In a New Chicago New York Line
Pittsburg financier David Reighard confirms plans to form a through line from Pittsburg to Chicago and St Louis via Akron and Newcastle. He aims to complete the Newcastle extension this fall and connect with Clover Leaf to reach St Louis, with a through line to New York. Subscriptions to the Weekly Republican are offered through Cleveland Weekly Leader at $1 annually.
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PA & W
New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Acheme
Akron & Newcastle Railway
David Reighard
Reighard
Newcastle
Akron & Western
Delphos
Vanderbuilts
Wayne County Electric Road stock opens to public
In a discussion with Rev Mc Canney on Monday the Wadsworth News reports that on May 1 stock books for the Wooster to Cleveland electric road via Wadsworth, Sharon and north will open. Shares cost 225 each with only a tenth down making stock ownership accessible to many. If approved, within four years a passenger could ride from Wadsworth to Cleveland in about 90 minutes and return at will. Rev Mc Cauley notes Mr Brown, C E, will survey the line using his experience to locate a good route.
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T. Hoover
Wooster
Wellaville
H.nice
Wadsworth
Wayne
Medina
Standard Dictionary
Funk & Wagnelis
J H Sehreffler
McCanney
Wadsworth News
Cleveland
Sharon
North
Wadsworth Square
McCauley
Brown
C. E
Straggling Swindlers Report From Apple Cresk
An Apple Cresk correspondent warns villagers about a soap swindle where buyers for one dollar of soap expected a 57 piece dish set. The con artist lured locals with scented soap, failed to deliver the dishes, and fled to avoid capture. Citizens are urged to distrust aggressive schemes and support home trade instead.
Wooster Markets Grain Prices May Day 14
Daily market briefs from Wooster list prices for Wheat Flour Corn Oats Rye Barley Clover Seed Flax Seed Timothy Seed and related goods. Includes dairy eggs butter cheese and various poultry, with regional price adjustments and references to Pittsburgh market quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frick & Trier
Rail line back in service as shipments resume in Ashland
A Lake Fork letter reports regular trains are running again and Ashland Gazetter notes Seyler have shipped multiple loads of grain and received coal flour and mill feed. Jeromeville parties work on bond signatures with completion expected next week, enabling road completion to Jeromeville.
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Lake Fork
Ashland Gazetter& Seyler
Jeromeville
Camp
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Medina County
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Guy’s Mills
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