09 May 1894
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1894
Page
1
The era’s unrest unfolds as Coxeyism sparks partisan debates about Clevelandism and labor, with anarchists in Washington and Governor McKinley taking decisive steps. Market reports show wheat down while sugar steadies, and 90,000 strikers could return if allowed by public rights.
Jury deliberations in the Wiggin s case produced varying counts on conviction and acquittal with a first ballot voting guilty. The defendant showed no visible reaction as the verdict was read, and a new trial motion was filed for a September term. Attorney Critchfield sought continuance claiming need for witnesses and testimony from Silver Lake and other towns.
The piece argues Democrats won one district by 1700 to 4300 and brags of tariff compromises while Republicans swept Indiana city elections. It credits Brice and Wall Street backers, notes Cleveland’s tariff scheme and opposition, and discusses political maneuvering by Allen, Tighenor, Sharetts and Russell in a heated public debate over tariffs and party prospects.
An advertisement touts a sample copy of the Weekly Republican and urges subscription. It claims Wayne County readers get more local news than any other paper, with Two issues for $1.50 cash down, offering gratis access if prepaid.
The piece notes temperance influence and Hill opposing the tariff bill over the income tax, leaving Democrats with 42 votes of 43 needed. It cites Sorg trailing Stathbone by 17, and Cleveland winning the district by double figures, with Judge Houk’s plurality at 4,316, remarking on a remarkable Democratic victory and potential consequences for the party.
An exchange argues advertising penetrates homes and bears fruit when placed in the proper medium. It claims Wooster merchants could boost business and town progress, and even political papers would benefit if their ads reached readers widely. The author notes the eight year change as proof of growing readership and warns against wasting money.
Senator Hrice claims residence in Lita Allen county Ohio and in the fourth district. The Sidney convention renominated Congressman Layton but did not endorse Hrice or President Cleveland. Report suggests a deliberate split over tariff policy and administration, with tensions within the Democratic ranks in Kirkes own district. Sugar tariff dispute cited as possible motive.
对田纳西城镇选举的分析显示共和党在62座城市中获胜的比例显著，民主党仅占九城。按此结果推算，若全州普选，共和党或将赢得75个县中的11位众参两院成员及州政府多数，波及纽奥邦等制造业中心，分析称这是对威尔逊法案的强烈反对信号，民主党因关税及企业受损而面临舆论压力。
In most Indiana towns voting yielded Republican wins with several cities flipping to GOP control. Fort Wayne elected Mayor Colonel Oakley over Democrat Shambaugh by 426, a dramatic shift from 1892’s 2300 Democratic edge. Plymouth, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Seymour, Muncie, Columbus, Rushville, New Albany, Logansport, Madison, and Jeffersonville also swung Republican tickets and mayoralties amid broader gains.
The Daily Republican notes widespread Indiana interest in the Brown and Wiggins trial in Wooster. Newspapers from Silver Lake to Warsaw copy the case, with Manchester Journal mentioning possible 21 year max and Brown’s ill health while jailed. Mrs Brow and ex soil, who were in Wooster, returned home last week.
The report covers Elizabeth Stevens of Shreve filing for divorce from Lawrence M Stephens after a hurried marriage begun in 1894, alleged desertion since March, and a move to restore her maiden name. The page also notes a not guilty verdict in a minor furnishing case at Smithville and a lengthy schedule of Common Pleas Court trial assignments in Wayne County with multiple cases listed for May and mid-May hearings.
Due to reduced hides and overproduction, tanneries plan to close by June, with about 5,000 workers affected. Woelfel & Linke exit the business while M. Lappe & Sons resist feather trust terms, risking dissolution of the trust.
The Gauthier family of four, buried for three days and nights under a landslide at St. Albans Quebec, has been dug out from their living tomb. Their release ends a perilous ordeal and confirms all four members are freed.
The treasury reports the public debt on April 80 at 1,017,558,679 with a monthly increase of 1,160,971. Cash in the treasury stands at 790,896,660.
Readable fragments indicate a local public sale action with officials named in partial form. The notice implies a sale proceeding under local authority and cites party or office involved, but full details are missing.
Mrs William Himmelreich and her daughter Laura leave for Van Wert after visiting Alexander Gartog and family and Capt J H Kauke. Laura Himmelreich underwent a rare lung abscess operation in Cleveland at St Vincent hospital where Dr Allison removed rib portions and used tube therapy to drain infection. Recovery has been steady and friends here offer congratulations.
The Century Club gathered Tuesday at Professor F. M. Webster's home, with Rev W C Daw presiding in Judge Critchfield's absence. Dr J T Wisner presented "Hinderance as to National Prosperity," provoking lively discussion as the essay outlined difficulties and remedies.
The Senate passed Mr Weiser s House bill amending section 453 to provide a substitute judge in circuit court when a judge is biased or related to a party or attorney in a case. On filing an affidavit, the clerk must note the issue on the trial docket and notify the chief justice, prompting a different judge to preside.
Miss Kemerlein of Wayne township to wed Mr. Anton Gilles of Yreka California after a long correspondence. The couple, both from German backgrounds, plan a private ceremony with gifts including a gold watch. Local accidents report horses running away near Porglestown and a bridged incident at Heaver Dam prompting calls for safety guards.
Sheriffs at Mesaba range report telegrams from every mining center saying strikers have stopped work and the situation is critical. D H Bacon of Minnesota Iron Co. was at Anbumi mine urging swift action. Sheriff seeks Governor Nelsons permission to call up militia and plans to move three Duluth companies to the range with deputies to the scene.
Dispatches from European capitals report May Day passed without major disturbances. In London anarchists faced a mob in Hyde Park during a meeting and socialists demonstrated nearby, with no injuries. Berlin and Vienna saw dispersed work meetings and quiet scenes overall.
In St Paul on May 2 a settlement ends the Great Northern strike after talks among President Hill of the Great Northern, President Debs of the union, and Twin City business leaders. Hill has conceded most demands, and the strike is considered terminated.
In Duiago May 4 Mr William Penn Nixon purchases H H Kohl Gart interest in The Inter's Ocean for $400000. The report states the price paid and notes the transfer of ownership between parties.
On Monday, Wm. J. Maiden of Columbus and HH. 03. Alien of Akron visited Wooster to discuss long distance lines through Central Union Telephone Co. and Bell systems. The plan links Wooster with Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, St Louis, and Washington, via a network extending across Ohio and surrounding states, promising clearer voice and faster business communication.
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