25 May 1892
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1892
Page
1
Advertisement states thousands suffer from torpid liver with low spirits indigestion and constipation. It promotes Dr Sanford's Liver Invigorator as a reliable remedy for liver disorders and claims it cures thousands annually with druggist supply.
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A Norfolk and Western freight collision with a Sunday passenger train near Cleves Ohio killed five and injured many as a defective switch caused a wreck on the Big Four line. Names of several dead and injured include W O Edwards Win Igge David Heywood Hiram Slain and John Schroeder among others. Authorities search for additional victims.
A Norfolk and Western fast train derailed twelve miles south of Hagerstown. Conductor Hays died instantly and ten passengers were seriously injured. one leg was amputated. All injured were taken to hotels in Hagerstown as one coach and a freight car were smashed. A jury blamed a defective switch.
A Columbus Natural Gas Company well in the Lancaster area shows a 7,000,000 cubic feet per day flow after a fourth-well drilling started on Saturday. The find, located between Pleasantville and Lancaster on Central Ohio gas fields, supports the theory that Central Ohio wells may last as long as northwest wells.
A blaze destroyed central Jackson businesses including A. J. Davis & Co. buggies totaling about 12000 in damage with 7000 insured, Marter Bros. confectioners 3000 with 1000 insured, and T. McClelland hardware 1000 fully insured. Total insured amount reaches 18200.
New York May 16. The executive committees of the Granite Cutters and Paving Cutters unions have ordered a nationwide strike. At least 100,000 workers will walk out starting today, marking the largest strike in the granite industry in American history.
In Curiaco on May 16 the grand jury returned no bill in the case against Mrs. R. C. Stebbins, accused in the death of Jennie L. Nichols after Nichols sought faith cure treatment. Stebbins was arrested, released on bail, and the jury left the matter to individual faith choices. Meanwhile, Ohio crops near Lima report heavy rain, standing water, and delayed farming with wheat growing well and prospects for a fine crop under flood conditions.
A Wisconsin man named Carroll allegedly produced fake ancient pennies by copying two copper coins and striking new dies. He mailed these "rare" coins to renowned numismatists, pursuing sales at low prices while forging authenticity. Captain Forter of the US Secret Service has investigated the bold scheme after securing government evidence.
Axwn ARpor May 16. Republicans gather for the banquet of the Republican clubs of the area. The program lists Governor McKinley and General Alger among speakers. Thirty five colleges reply to join an American intercollegiate Republican league, including Harvard Yale Brown Princeton Trinity Wesleyan Lehigh Bowdoin Syracuse Stanford Town Oberlin Illinois. Governor McKinley expected to discuss American protection.
A cafe keeper was taken to hospital by his wife amid violent illness as doctors investigated. She claims he has subsisted on coffee for years, barely eating, and resisted change despite efforts to persuade him. Wade notes no alternative cause for his insanity besides the wife’s explanation.
In Chicago May 16 Dr. Gyrus R Teel known as the Koreshan Moe was named defendant in a $100,000 damage suit filed in circuit court by Sydney C Molle of the National Publishing Company. The suit claims destruction of Mr Molle’s home and cites Mrs Miller as a former follower drawn to Teed five years ago after leaving her home in November 1889 saying she would rather be in her coffin.
Women crusaders marched into George Kinkle’s saloon at Pearl and Warren streets in Bridgeton New Jersey and were denied a prayer meeting. They remonstrated and left, then returned to denounce the proprietor, vowing to continue the fight against hotels and saloons. locals largely condemn the crusade.
Henry Zwefel pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny with robbery charges and was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary. Co defendants Tyler and Bloor aided the Dec 18 entry into Phoebe Wise’s home and torture to reveal money. Zwefel later captured in Port Huron Michigan. Bloor now serves one year. a jail break occurred a month ago. VERDICT OF THE JURY.
London reports a proposed congress for medical and scientific men in August. It aims to oppose the use of hypnotic forms of amusement and to advocate laws allowing employment of hypnosis only for medical purposes.
Three hundred people watched Sheriff Simmions dole out the lash to criminals at the present term of court in Wilainaton Delaware. The crowd endured heavy rain as several offenders, including a notable chicken thief Charles Thompson, were punished. The report notes harsh discipline and a controversial scene at the courthouse.
Sioux City Ia May 20 The flood worsened with hundreds killed or missing as waters roared through the city. Rescue efforts saved women and children while many homes were swept away submerged and wrecked. City officials report extensive destruction and swift current pushing debris through streets.
A violent thunderstorm tore through Bedford county yesterday lasting about twenty minutes. Several barns were blown down, trees uprooted, and fences leveled across numerous properties in Repforp and surrounding areas.
Vague OCR text notes Blair County seeking a state senator with a narrow primary window. Mentions 3 500 to 5 primaries and a likely easy path, but details on candidates or results are unclear.
An advertisement extols Hoa Va Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier to prevent rheumatic attacks by cleansing the blood. It claims God's Pills restore bowel action and vigor to the liver, while Simmons Liver Regulator is marketed for liver, kidney, and bowel health.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning a lady with rings and a circus, plus stray phrases about engagement rings and daily routines. No clear events, dates, people, or organizations to confirm. The readable items suggest a carnival or entertainment context but lack concrete facts.
The river climbs over seven feet above low water and reaches its highest level yet. Several streets flood, wharfs sit under water, and major crevasses widen. Levees fail at Harlem and beyond as engineers say closing the Bonnet C crevasse is impossible. Officials estimate a $2,000,000 bill for repairs.
Missouri River rises dramatically with a foot and a half gain and the Kaw climbing rapidly. Manhattan reports six and a half feet. Plattsmouth and Minersville Nebraska suffer great damage. Leavenworth and lower Kansas City flood submerging railroads and warehouses as traffic nearly halts and more rise is expected.
A violent tornado carved a three mile path in north western Hamilton county near Miamitown damaging C Walker’s shed and barn Daniel Hamill’s barn and house John Arnold’s new dwelling and barn were ruined with Arnold fatally injured or dislocated shoulder. Heavy rain fell over a wide area across the Ohio valley.
Weather reports warn of a three foot rise on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers threatening St Louis. The coming flood could push water levels higher in days, with levees likely overrun from St Louis to New Orleans if the river swells as predicted.
May 20 Des Moines reports the Egyptian levee at Alexandria broke flooding the town and thousands of acres with up to three feet of water. Des Moines river main channel rises rapidly while railroad traffic on Keokuk and Western and St Louis Keokuk Northwestern is suspended. No fatalities reported. A Des Moines dispatch notes another levee break in the southern city area with water six feet deep over twenty acres and spreading.
In Boston on May 20 the Massachusetts diocese convention failed to change by laws to admit women as lay delegates by a vote of 84 to 85. It approved the minority report backing the revised Bible in worship, while the majority opposed replacing the authorized version.
Thousands of acres of wheat in Union and Alexander counties flood as the Mississippi River overflows. Farmers flee to hills with stock and goods while river landings remove merchandise. Suffering and property losses mount as the river rises about half an inch per hour after heavy continuous rain.
The tenth annual congress of the Baptist churches of the United States convened in Philadelphia with more than 2,000 delegates. In the afternoon session the topic was the advisability of recognizing the Christian yea. Speakers included Professor H. G. Weston Dr. Stockely Dr. Faunce and Dr. MacArthur of New York.
A fable from LaFontaine warns that neglecting a slight cough leads to consumption. An ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a guaranteed cure for catarrh bronchial throat affections and lung scrofula with a money back guarantee if not cured.
An irate father prosecutes a western schoolmaster after his son was forced to eat soap as punishment. The case centers on discipline methods and alleged abuse in the school setting.
An old admonition urges timely use of Sim mons Liver Regulator to prevent dyspepsia biliousness and liver diseases. The note frames the product as a universal remedy and warns of danger from delays in treatment.
At General Alger's house in Detroit on May 20, anti Harrison forces plot to sway Blaine into the presidential race. General Clarkson will go to Washington for a secret talk with Blaine, aiming to undermine Harrison and deny renomination. McKinley’s name is mentioned but deemed unavailable to challenge Harrison.
At Richmond on May 20 the Democratic state convention sat led by Hon. Marshal Hanger. Tensions rose between Cleveland and anti Cleveland factions as the platform reaffirmed silver. Delegates elected to Chicago include S. W. Corbin and Goode with Gordon. the compromise aimed for party harmony.
In RaLzian on May 20 the Democratic convention nominated BR A Daughton for lieutenant governor and Octavius Coke for secretary of state by acclamation. The convention was entirely harmonious.
Fresno reports delegates chosen by the state Democratic convention favor nominating Grover Cleveland at Chicago. Republican territorial convention in Harrison country endorses his administration and supports free silver. results indicate party divides on coinage.
May 20 report notes the Democratic territorial convention elected delegates to the national convention. The slate is for Cleveland.
Washington May 20 The senate completed rapid work on the river and harbor bill. It adopted all committee amendments including Charleston harbor increased to 225000 and Mobile to 262400 while Great Kanawha river West Virginia was cut to 225000 and lower Mississippi to 2208250.
In Washington on May 20 the free silver wing backed Afr Bland to buy treasury silver bullion and coin it as dollars funded by senatorial seigniorage, but the chair ruled it out of order. Bland appealed and the house refused to sustain, leaving silver supporters with only seventy five votes as Johnson criticized Democrats for failing to pass a silver coinage bill. An amendment by Cogswell to fund the eleventh census was rejected. The house, after three pages of the bill, adjourned.
The Moravian synod holds its annual meeting in Hope Indiana with ministers from Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois Missouri and Texas in attendance. News notes discuss royal events and business plans including Elgin Watch stock expansion and a Chicago hotel venture by Christian Endeavor.
A Waverly Iowa resident, Smith P. Hunt, claims ten years of catarrh and liver trouble, weight loss of 45 pounds, and worsening health were cured by six bottles of Rulphir Bitters. He says he had lost faith in medicine but was convinced by strong recommendations.
Local advertisement urges families to visit Aubach and Boyd for a free trial bottle of Otto's Cure, a German remedy claimed to treat coughs colds asthma consumption and throat and lung diseases. The ad promises large sizes at 60 cents.
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