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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1892
Page
4
Indications point to Congresman Burrows of Michigan as a leading choice for permanent chairman of the Republican national convention. A prominent Republican says Burrows possesses the voice and parliamentary skill for the role, though ex Senator Ingalls is also discussed but may be blocked by administration allies.
Washington reports show the house debating the sundry civil bill with amendments on duty exemptions for lighthouse and national museum imports. A minority speech mocked majority reductions while the senate discussed naval funding including $50,000 for a Columbian naval rendezvous and $20,000 for League Island yard.
Final arrangements for the president's trip were completed. The president and Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Dimmick and Lt Parker will sail from Washington on the light house tender Jessamine to Fortress Monroe Virginia. Mrs Harrison will decide there whether to stay at Fortress Monroe or proceed to Virginia Beach.
Tense labor conflict in Cour D Alene mines as owners plan to hire non union workers. Miners have rifles and ammunition. Pinkerton agents may be deployed. Idaho bans out of state deputy marshals yet recruits from around Moscow enter Spokane for dispatch to Hauser Junction. Excitement runs high in Couer D Alene.
The will of William Astor is offered for probate. John Jacob Astor receives the life interest in his father’s estate and becomes absolute owner of his grandfather’s half in 1896. Mrs Astor gets a Fifth Avenue house and $50 000 yearly. daughters receive life income of 850 000 each. Drayton’s 450 000 goes to her four children. Several charitable bequests mentioned.
May 13 The secretary of state shows filings including the Womart s Christian Temperance union of Youngstown amendment moving to Circle ville. Cincinnati s Cigar Makers Protective Union No 4 changes name. Newark s Tilden lab and Cleveland s French Delicacy Co report capital stock adjustments and Urbana s Benjamin Lodge No 1771. Glouster Brick and Terra Cotta Co lists capital stock at 40000.
A tug brought a crushed sailboat to the Northern Pacific dock in Duluth with the bodies of three fishermen inside. The men, believed to be from Two Harbors and missing for days, were found amid torn masts and tangled ropes. One body lay face down clutching the boat sides.
Springfield dispatch reports North Hampton villagers girding for a Sunday closure fight as store owners vow to resist by keeping shops open. Dr Davis leads reform efforts while merchants threaten to respond if they must close their doors the following Sunday. Residents await developments in this heated dispute.
Yale Law School seniors Lebbus Redman Sy Md Mexico Mo and James Robert Sphrgoon of Richmond win a prize speech honor. One competitor objects to a rival's color claim, sparking debate within the law school circle.
Turpentine workers in South Carolina form organizing committees to press for improved wages, safe conditions, and better contracts. Meetings are held in regional towns with representation from several turpentine camps and local unions.
The meeting discussed World’s Fair industrial displays and appointing a Chicago official to proceed. Architect Wionsdale proposed replacing a wooden structure with iron in the Tate building and was authorized to make the change. A $5,000 decorating budget for the state building was adopted with bids to be received by August 1. The board then adjourned.
Secretary Stewart reveals 38 more steam rail lines this year and an increase of 11 784 78 miles of road. Capital stock and bonds rise to 859 535 920 82. Pennsylvania leads in stock and bonds versus other states. Total railroad income hits 284 952 570 44 with expenses 245 622 426 02 and 1 872 deaths reported on the roads.
Springfield report says George Friend and Milton Everett, jailed on charges of killing Taney county Deputy Sheriff Williams and the alleged wife slayer John W Bright. Everett confessed that Geo Friend fired the fatal shot. Public excitement runs high in Springfield and Taney county over the arrests.
Columnus May 12 reports George H Griswold cashier of the Fourth National bank confessed to stealing $2000. President Ide learned of the case and summoned him to the president’s office where the theft was admitted. Griswold then fled after bidding his young wife goodbye, riding away on a horse and buggy and has not been seen since.
The Hotel Keepers Association of the United States met in Detroit with President Rowside presiding. Officers elected include President D C Shears of Cincinnati and First Vice President F B Risteen of Boston. State vice presidents were chosen and a plan to form state organizations with delegates to the national convention was adopted.
Columbus May 12 Ex governor Campbell attracted political attention after a confidential briefing. Advisers discussed his role amid the East election, with plans for a possible New York visit to manage interests and support. Cleveland reportedly favors Campbell, shifting focus to tariff issues and delaying silver debate.
The Iowa Democratic state convention opened with Markley as permanent chair. Delegates elected include Watson, Shields, Martin, Campbell and Duncombe, with Nash among alternates. The platform to tariff reform and free raw materials calls for bi metallic coinage and opposition to the McKinley tariff. Boies is endorsed for president with Iowa electoral votes pledged and delegates instructed to support him.
Steubenville Ohio May 12 Hood Burns a Panhandle conductor in the New Cumberland branch was killed yesterday at the two brickworks. His train made a running switch and he jumped the track landing on a pile of bricks and was caught by the cars. He lived at Penrith and left a wife and family.
Four warrants issued for the arrest of individuals accused of making false returns in connection with the industrial census in this city. The case concerns prajury and forgery related charges as part of census procedures in Philadelphia.
Campen May 12 James Morton of Moulton the negro charged with murdering Mrs Ann Lydia Wyatt an old Iowa resident who had lived in his house confessed to planning the crime to obtain money and claimed he offered to sell her for dissection stating he believed it would ease his time to carry out the act his statements point to the motive and his intent as authorities report weakly detailed.
A fragment from Harper’s Bazar recounts Bill the banker, a navvy in Manchester awaiting a deadly quarry accident during railway work. His brave, unselfish duty saved others as a shaft failed, his crushed body found below. A mother recalls a child’s truthfulness and growth through a tale of apples and deception.
A Ladies' Home Journal item describes the maid of honor role. She enters ahead of the bride in a slightly more elaborate dress, stands beside the bride at the altar, and assists with gloves and veil. After the ceremony she uncovers the bride and assists with the kiss, then returns the bouquet and walks behind the couple during the procession.
Gossip about new recruits and a boastful sergeant surfaces in barracks lore. The piece notes soldiers debating intelligence and a recruit with a “brother who is smarter.” It weaves in scattered observations on art, taste, and curious science facts from various eras.
A Macon Georgia reader asserts the liver governs overall health and endorses Simmons Liver Regulator as a simple non constipating remedy. He claims it cures dyspepsia biliousness and headaches after trying forty other treatments, stating it both relieves and cures.
Tommy L. Dyer fourteen of Hulbert Mich escaped two timber wolves by sprinting toward help as they closed in on his lake skating track. Woodsmen George Colvin and Aleck Stewart arrived with axes, scattering the wolves and saving the boy from attack.
An OCR fragment advertises a salve claiming cure for cuts sores ulcers and other skin issues with a money back guarantee. The text also references military taxation penalties and various unrelated notices including pills claiming fast relief and no griping.
A collage of testimonials and claims for medical remedies and tonics. It cites dramatic recoveries from catarrh hearing loss and headaches, promotes Rig's Cream Batm and Simmons Liver Regulator, and touts Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney issues. It ends noting a Pittsburg post office money order department run by Miss Mary Steele with receipts near $2.5 million.
A distinguished New York woman recalls a long battle with female weakness and lingering illness. She credits Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for restoring her health and strength and says she now helps others find relief.
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