13 May 1896
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1896
Page
1
The Republics asks local correspondents to send brief fresh letters by Monday or Tuesday, favoring many small notes over long infrequent submissions. It urges timely news, supplies, and weekly input, noting Brooklyn delegates may back McKinley in St Louis and questioning political alignments around Morton and Platt.
Washington reports a 2 213 900 dollar gold loan with 2 130 000 for export leaving a reserve of 121 612 376 dollars. Critics warn debt and interest linger 40 years while some urge tariffs to boost gold intake. An A P A Supreme Council meeting in Washington May 12 draws 200 delegates amid attacks on McKinley.
Michigan Democrats argue over a close state convention decision for Cleveland’s single gold standard. Reported vote results are disputed with claims of manipulation by Don Dickinson and party bosses. The piece links gold versus silver factions to railroad interests, public confidence, and national politics, noting speeches from EA Vanderbilt and W. Heward Webb and referencing McKinley’s nomination amid a broader pro gold stance.
A Republican interview outlines industrial growth ideas for Wooster. It discusses locating establishments, establishing incentives, bond financing, and attracting small scale ventures to employ hundreds, with examples from Archreesport and Shelby. It also touches on local politics, conventions, and road paving efforts.
Washington May 6 There is unprecedented popular support for McKinley with Elkins declaring no previous candidate matched the enthusiasm. California Michigan Indiana will supply delegates and a near unanimous convention is forecast. Also notes Shaker Digestive Cordial claims to aid digestion and health with herbs, sold by druggists.
In a West Liberty Street grocery a Plain township elder offers 19 dozen eggs for sale as prices dip to six cents a dozen. The clerk notes the drop and a grocer says eggs are unusually plentiful this spring, common in boarding houses, not seen since before the war.
A North Grant Street resident vents disgust at a town gathering detailing a potato bug outbreak. He notes tomato vines chewed, plants stripped overnight, and jokes about a political party pledging to abolish the pests with a strong platform. Bulky, humorous local scene reflects the era’s daily trials.
Mrs Michael Burns Jr of Alliance dies after two weeks illness in Wooster. Funeral for Warner Miller, stone mason, 15 years Wooster resident, held at East Henry street residence. Mrs Levi Horat dies at 70 in Smithville. interment Canton. Burns family interment at Wooster cemetery with Rev Dr Criley officiating. Pennsylvania Lines introduces uniformed Parcel Porters at Jersey City to assist travelers between NY docks and trains.
Wooster voters face a 50 000 bond issue to fund new primary school buildings. The author argues current finances are strained by existing debt and taxes, urging careful consideration of whether to levy more and how it affects future generations. The piece critiques past school board inaction and stresses weighing long term costs against immediate gains.
Taxpayers weigh two funding plans for city buildings. A one or two mill levy would fund sensible repairs for several years, while a four mill annual levy would build and pay for a new building within three years, delivering better facilities without new debt if bonds are used, assuming five year outcomes. Voters are urged to decide at the ballot box on Monday the 11th.
Wooster Building and Loan Association members voted to amend the constitution to have seven directors plus a secretary treasurer and attorney elected by members at the annual meeting. The three highest vote recipients serve three years, next two years, next two one year, with officers serving one year. The present directors remain until January, then terms adjust to the new plan. Horace Carr of Cleveland noted for interest in canal and a patented device. report from Wooster Republican.
Wm and Martha Bott executors of Barbara Bott returned order of personal property at private sale. Adam Royer appointed administrator of Levi Royer Bond $6000. Walter Margaret Garing probated. W. Moulter assignee of W. Schrouck returned order of personal property at private sale. Wm Suttie guardian of Abraham Miller led that account. Hearing Jane 5. Leslie and Samuel Weirich administrators of Dame l Weirich fled district account. Hearing Jane 6. Susan McCoy widow of James A. Meloy led petition for Increase of allowance. Superintendent Toledo Hospital reported Edward King permitted home on 28 trial visit. Jho Roebuck administrator of Lest Rudy filed third final distributive account. Hearing June 5. Jobo Koesler filed exceptions to in vertory of Wm Nolle, executor of Catharine Joesley. Hearing May 14. Tondonville ratere D A. Newell, Miss Enina Newell and Will Wirthard family of Wooster are fuesto ot relatives there.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a place and street fragment possibly for a biography notice or local directory. Readable names and addresses are sparse, but the text hints at a location in Brooklyn New York and a corporate or personal entry.
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