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Wooster Republican

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Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1891

Page

2

Wayne county Republicans claim countywide gains in election

The piece notes a shift for Republicans with bourbonism on the decline. It reports reduced Democratic majorities in Wayne county, including Wooster, where Campbell drops from 831 to 26 and Paugh gains 295. It cites several local race margins and overall county losses for the opposing side.

Wayne County Wooster Campbell T. E. Peckin- Paugh PB. S. Ibrig Carroll Metz Meech Shearer Lovett

Sudden Death News Sparks Rail Safety Call

A Portage county family tragedy prompts calls for railroad safety laws. The loss of Levi Jackson and his wife and daughter in a rail incident sparks editorial demand for secure fencing and bridged or tunneled crossings to prevent vehicles from entering tracks.

Levi Jackson Aurora Portage County Jackson

Maverick National Bank of Boston Fails in 1891 Collapse

A Boston banking panic emerges as the Maverick National Bank dissolves. Reported assets and liabilities show insolvency despite a temporary cushion. the organization had operated in weak financial health since January and may not be permanently closed.

Tn Boston Keystone National of Philadelphia Maverick National Bank of Boston

Underwood Whip Factory Leaves Wooster for Sidney

The Underwood Whip Factory and several former workers depart Wooster for Sidney amid mixed feelings. While initial regret faded as understanding grew, observers now predict the whip trade will recover and even gain new strength in Sidney, replacing lost capacity with broader opportunity.

Underwood Willin Wooster Sidney

Kangaroo Law Praised For Ending Voter Boss Influence

An old newspaper essay extols the Kangaroo Law as removing man of influence presence at polls and stopping vote buying. It notes fewer people around voting places and printers relieved from clerical ticket demands, describing a shift toward orderly, liberty minded voting.

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Protection’s Champion Election Conceded by Campbell

Election results show Major McKinley leading Governor Campbell by an estimated 15 000 to 18 000 votes in Ohio with the Republican ticket likely winning the Legislature and John Sherman reelected to the Senate. Democratic leaders anticipate a large McKinley plurality, while some counties deliver Republican gains in the statehouse.

Campbell M Jor McKinley John Sherman United States Senate

Old Glory and the 1892 Republican Outlook Across States

A fragmentary campaign tract asserts Republican gains in Iowa Kansas Chicago and New York with Blaine or McKinley favored for 1892. It praises Governor McKinley and predicts GOP dominance, urging support and messaging to neighbors and Sarah. The piece notes Ohio Republicans and gerrymander concerns amid cross-state results.

Chinley Argoneck Ohio Iowa Kansas Peoples Party Chicago Massachusetts New York Pensylvania Colorado South Dakota Nebraska Party of Progress Sarah James G. Blaine Wm. McKinley, Jr Govenor McKinley McKinley

McKinley Victory in Ohio Keeps Republicans Control

The article reports McKinley winning Ohio by 16 000 to 20 000 and Republicans likely to hold both state houses. It argues Ohio voters favor native progress under Republican guidance and prefer American parties safeguarding industries and labor interests. Sherman is expected to be elected U S Senator to succeed himself.

Hahn Ohio Hardin, Hancock Paulding Neal Democratic Committee McKinley Hancock County A. Conley Paulding County Ouro John Sherman United States

National Park Bank Posts Record Deposits at New York

The National Park Bank of New York set a one day record last week with deposits totaling 34 million dollars, claimed as the largest single day deposits by any U.S. bank outside savings institutions.

Tne National Park Bank of New York United States

Fast Time Across America Sets New Speed Benchmark

John W. McKay’s 444 day San Francisco to New York crossing becomes the fastest coast to coast trip and likely the basis for future train schedules. Speed advances will continue with better tracks engines and coaches aiming for 100 miles per hour before 1900, as public demand grows for speed and comfort.

John W. McKay Sanfrancisco New York

Unclaimed Letters in Wooster Week Ending November 2 1841

The Wooster post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending November 2 1841. Names include Craig 4 K Jackson B Felby C Mayfield EF Birs. Callers must state advertised and give the advertisement date to claim. Samuel Metzler P M.

the Wooster Q Craig K Jackson Felby Birs Mayfield Samuel Metzler P. M

Old Story of a Tragic Self Inflicted Death

In Curiaco on November 2 a 16 year old, Vincent Staftney, pressed a revolver to his temple and died after the gun fired. He and friend Joseph Lizek were preparing for a matinee when a bureau drawer revealed the weapon. Lizek warned him not to fool with it but the gun discharged.

Curiaco Vincent Staftney Young Staftney Laffin Street Joseph Lizek Staffney

Weather Outlook for Western PA Ohio WV

Cooler and fair Monday with northerly winds. Continued boom and fair Tuesday. Warmer Wednesday across Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia.

Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia

Defiant treasurer jailed as Ugandan slave trade defeat reported

In late news brief, David Douglass, town ship treasurer of Youngstown, is sent to the penitentiary. Lugard expeditions claim victory over rebel Arab slave traders of Uganda and Unyoro. A Swedish journalist Andgren sails Gothenburg to Dunkirk. Wear steamer engineers strike for higher pay, affecting 80 000 parsons. Knap's Villa picnic operators and staff arrested for liquor law violations. they admit beer sales at picnics but cite nearby license as authority. Court upholds police action.

David Douglass Youngstown Uganda Unyoro Poamed Andgren Gothenberg Dunkirk Scotland Wear Durham England Knap

Senator Sherman Sees Glorious Victory in Ohio Election

In Mansfield Ohio on November 4 an interview with Senator Sherman reports his belief that McKinley won by over 15 000 and that the Republican legislature is secure. He notes the clear national issues of free coinage and protective tariff and credits the new ballot system with successful adoption.

Sherman Mansfield OnIo Ohio McKinley Miner Campbell

Reichstag to Debate New Taxes Ahead of Treaty Revenue

BERLIN Nov 3 The Reichstag will convene on the 17th to discuss new taxation needed due to forthcoming commercial treaties that will reduce imperial revenue. Chancellor von Caprivi is negotiating with Center Party leaders for support on this and other government measures.

BERL Reichstag von Caprivi

President Harrison Receives Election Returns at White House

In Washington on November 4 President Harrison spent the evening at the executive mansion receiving election returns. Attorney General Miller and Secretary Rusk accompanied him. Tracy dropped by en route from New York. Blaine, Noble, Foster, Proctor, and Wanamaker were elsewhere as clerks and club members followed the results with private telegrams and wire bulletins.

Wasnixeton Harrison Miller Rusk Tracy New York Western Union Ite United Press Messenger Blaine Executive Mansion Telegraph Companend Noble Foster Ohio Proctor Wanamaker Philadelphia Washington

Unionist Candidate Linked to Victoria Woodhall Item

London reports Mr R Biddulph Martin will stand as Unionist candidate for Mid Worcestershire. He is wealthy banker and husband of the American woman Victoria Woodhall. The arrangement aligns with the current government views.

Saratoga Meet and Newan Zone Committees Convene

The report notes a Saratoga gathering and several committees meeting in November with annual conventions. It mentions executive education and longstanding plans, referencing Springs and Barsatoga context and a numeric line 12 to 45519002.

Saratoga Newan Zone Nor Aiddelation Barsatoga Springs Aly

Pennsylvania Valley Returns Favor GOP in Local Votes

Reports from Philadelphia and surrounding counties show General David M. Gregg for auditor general winning in many regions while local contenders shift seats. Democratic losses drift through Philadelphia Treasurers race and Register of Wills, with Republican gains in Allegheny, Centre, and Franklin counties influencing a looming constitutional convention vote.

Thiel Fay Ate Paladelphia L. A. Waatres Republican State Committee David M. Gregg Robert B. Wright Twlaen Philadelpe Gregg Orks County Wright Allegheny County Captain Morrison Mr. Wright Lehigh Iden Erie Allegheny Lancaster Bedford Dauphin Lebanon Tilden Philadelphia Wm. Redwood Wrigt Pattison John Bardsley George D. McCreary Wm. G. Shields Register of Wills of Theodore F. Jenkins Snyder County Monroe County Centre County Northumberland County Huntingdon County Pike County Chester County Delaware County Yoming County Potter County Morison Adams County Lancaster County Morrison Franklin County

Fourteenth Districts Vote for President or Law Judges Noted

Judicial districts report varied results with many contests unusually warm. Asterisked incumbents lead or edge opponents in several races across districts including Perry and Juniata where no single candidate united both parties and returns are inconclusive.

Election results and party standings noted in brief

The report states the Democratic ticket won a narrow majority while the Constitutional Convention proposal carried by a small margin. Republicans express pride in their campaign despite defeats.

Sexspuky Pe Althoug Vidge Progeestion

Maxwell Retires After Twenty Years as Cincinnati Chamber Superintendent

Colonel Siiney Maxwell ends a 20 year tenure as Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce superintendent. Captain Charles B Murray elected to succeed him. Maxwell’s leadership earned praise from business circles and his annual reports were noted for completeness and accuracy.

Cincinnati Navi Siiney Maxwell Chamber of Commerce of Charles Burray Maxwell

First to Fater and First to Die Grasp Rapus Micaw

Dr John J Jennings venerable father of the Masonic Home died at the institution where he helped found it. A thirty third degree Mason, he served in high Masonic offices and long ago was a prosperous local merchant who championed the home for indigent members of the fraternity. He was its first inmate and the first death.

Grasp Rapus Micaw John J Jennings Masonic Home

Arrests in New York on Election Day

Deputy marshals watched for lodging house voters all night and into the morning as a crowded post office cage held a line of prisoners. Pleas were offered by many involved, most from hospital officials. Prisoners remained in bail.

New York United States Lodging House

Receiver Broadhead's Mind Affected by Bank Failure

Kisestox New York November 4. It is stated that Receiver Broadhead of the Ulster County Savings Institution has troubled thoughts over the bank's failure and his misstatements to friends about its soundness. He is out of town resting, friends say.

Kisestox Broadead Ulster County Savings Institution

Poets Meet Whitman In Pleasant Home Reunion

Two famous poets meet at Walt Whitman's home. Pee N. Ney Sir Edwin Evans with James Wallace John Russell Young and Henry Guy Carleton visit Whitman and share a cordial hour.

Pee N. Ney Sir Edwin Evan James Wallace John Russell Young Henry Guy Carleton Walt Whitman

Typhus Fever Drives Russian Army From Pruth Front

Typhus outbreaks among Russian forces on the Pruth prompt a Russian retreat. Romanian troops on the opposite bank celebrate as the exhausted vigilance continues along the river.

Vienna Pruth

Tim Healey Chronicles Public Whipping Incident

Local report describes Timothy Healey whipped by McDermott the nephew of Parnell after a dispute at Landford on Sunday. The public punishment sparked resentments and stirred local debate about street justice.

Tim Healey Timothy Healey Landford Parnell McDermott

Unclear Mining Well Test Report From Montgomery Jackson

Fragmentary note from Luton West Virginia dated November 4 describes a test at Montgomery Jackson and Coss Plaggy Meadow run with a Pharned hey reference. details are incomplete and unreadable.

Democrats Maintain Edge in Virginia Elections

In Ricuwoxp Virginia on November 4, Democrats have won 11 of 19 state senators and 70 of 100 House seats. Regular Democratic candidates lose in Matthews and Middlesex to alliance candidates. Republicans capture 4 House seats in Floyd County by 400 votes, with a 200 vote Republican loss overall.

Ricuwoxp House Matthews Middlesex Alliance Floyd County

Bares Leads Democratic Ticket In Iowa Election

Des Moines reports indicate Bares and the Democratic ticket win by a handsome majority. Dispatches from Democratic headquarters claim increased overall votes across the state and larger margins for Bores. Meanwhile Republicans win in Colorado with Denver returns showing a 2560 plurality for the municipal ticket, a gain of about 3,000.

Des Moines Bares Drover Denver

Edgerton Wins Nebraska Race Amid GOP Surge in Omaha

The Independent state committee reports Edgerton elected by about 12000 votes with Republicans carrying Omaha and Douglas counties. Edgerton secured a statewide lead as GOP support rose in key urban areas.

Dana Independent State Committee Edgerton Omaha Douglas

Massachusetts Returns Show Narrow Victory for Russell in Gubernatorial Race

Massachusetts ballots elect a full slate governor and other state offices. Major contest centered on governor between Democrat William E Russell and Republican C H Allen. Early returns from Boston and cities indicate Russell leading by roughly 0 to 5,000 votes as Republican hopes fade.

Henry Winn People’s Party H W Robinson Socalistic Labor Russell Boston

New Jersey Election Results Across Districts

Nov 4 report from Woopatry New Jersey shows F F Davidson Democrat elected assemblyman in Gloucester County and W T Parker Republican carried Monmouth Third district by 214. Horace Democrat wins Second district, Strahan Republican wins First district. McMichael Democrat elected Senator in Sussex by 550, Swartwout Democrat assemblyman by 900. Bridgeton both Republicans win assembly seats. Atlantic City Hoffman leads by 200. At Card Miller Democrat wins three year Senate seat over Republican Cole by 175, while Republican Ross wins Assembly by 131.

Eliott Danforth W. A. Southerland W. Rosendale Richmond County Flower Watertown Miller Oswego City Amsterdam Rochester Fassett Auburn Albany City Hill Syracuse Assembly Senate Baskot New York City P. I. Duffy Tammany T D. Sullivan Philip Wissig Moses Dinkelspiel Tammany Erwin Woopatry N. J F. FB. Davidson Gloucester County W T Parker Keyport Monmouth County J D. Horace R. Strahan McMichael Sussex Swartwout Bridgeton Atlantic City Hoffman Eugene C. Cole Lemuel E. Miller Ross

Kansans vote in raw weather electing nine judges and county officials

Toreka Kansas voters faced a drizzly raw day with lower turnout. Nine district judges were elected and county officers including treasurer clerk sheriff register of deeds surveyor coroner and one county commissioner were chosen in all 105 counties. The party shifts suggest People's party gains in towns but declines in rural areas and possible impact on Democratic fusion and straight ticket strategies.

Toreka Kan Kansas People’s Party

Maverick Bank Collapse Threatens Boston Financial Scene

Irregularities stretch back over two years as Maverick Bank faces suspension after founder Potter and broker Irving A Evans died by suicide. Creditors and depositors brace for losses. other banks prepare to cover withdrawals and loans.

Maverick Bank Eddy Ile Comptroller of the Currency Peter Boston Maverick

Grain Receipts in Doloth Minn Through October

Grain receipts in Doloth Minn through October total 24,870,106 bushels, up from 9,747,909 last year. For the last two months receipts were 17,181, or 21,181 bushels, versus about 5,060,000 last year. Shipments for 1891 through October reach 21,933,400 bushels, up from 10,720,593 last year. The past two months shipped 12,755,370 bushels, compared with 4,826,668 last year.

DctutTn Minn

Halloween Misrule Disrupts Blanchester Streets

In Blanchester on November 3 a Halloween spree damaged street lamps and a grain separator used for transport. A joke escalated to placing a horse inside the Universalist church vestibule overnight, provoking anger from the janitor and worshippers.

Blanchester Sundar de Rejeet Universalist Church

Annandale Opera Company Split Leaves Managers Bankrupt

In Annandale on November 8 the Annandale Opera company collapsed with managers Higbee and others penniless. Higbee reportedly fled west after jumping a board. Miss Annandale is not blamed. organizers plan to reorganize the company here with backing.

Cincinsvadl Annandale Opera Company Pnacci and Hhorus Frank M. Higbee West Miss Annandale

Southern lynching ends man accused of murder

Larkin Nix, who shot and killed George Mize in Thomas county, was captured in Decatur county and moved to Meiga. He was seized from guards and carried into Mitchell county where an infuriated mob lynched him.

Caminita Larkin Nix George Mize Thomas County Decatur County Meiga Mitchell County Mize

Osowiec Murder Fire Ravages Jewish Family

News from Osowiec Poland reports a Jewish timber merchant and his twelve relatives were killed by robbers who looted the home and set it ablaze, burning the bodies. Police and authorities investigate the grisly crime amid growing tension in the region.

Warsaw Osowiec Poland

Accidental Electric Discovery From Crossing Wires

A Kansas City boy studying electricity accidentally crossed a live home wiring with a neighbor’s line. The live wire killed a line of cats on a shed roof, revealing a dangerous setup. He abandoned the project, leaving the cat deaths as the only outcome, while the power shock explained the mystery.

Kansas City City

Hutchison Cancer Hospital Claims Miraculous Cures

The Hutchison Cancer Hospital advertises John and A N Hutchison cancer remedies as giving rapid, painless cancer removal without operation. Reports cite patients aged beyond seventy with two cancers cured in a week, and a Knoxville case of breast cancer treated successfully after years of failed local care.

Hutchison’s Cancer Hospital John A. N Hutchison Carruthers West Newton Fayette Allegheny Counties Sir Caruthery Marsten Mary Foster Knoxville Trospetal Hutch

Idaho Citizens Push Yellowstone Region Timber Reserve

A group led by Senator Du and other Idaho leaders petition the General Land Office to set aside about 759000 acres west of Yellowstone National Park as a permanent timber reserve. A special agent will study feasibility and potential northward extension toward Montana headwaters.

Wassington Ooeral

Chilean Minister Montt Leaves Washington for New Orleans

Rumors circulated about Senor Montt the Chilean minister traveling to New Orleans to meet his wife and new Chilean legation members due from Colon. It is said his credentials will be received by the steamer, and on return he will be presented to the President as minister from Chile.

Washington Senor Montt New Orleans Legation Colon Can

War Department Orders Must be Obeyed

Obstructions to navigation on the Chicago river by the Canal Bridge prompt the War Department to pursue criminal legal action through the U S district attorney in Chicago The action seeks compliance with the department order and penalties for obstructing navigable streams under recent law.

War Department Wasumotox Chicago Canal 1 United States District Attorney

Races at Washington Wasprsetos Sov 4 Details

Three-fourths mile first race results Wo Cook Belletue Judge Morrow with time 141. Second race White Ros Pikpocket Thiers LG time Lith. Third race one mile George W Margher ta Ocypete time 14%. Fourth race four and one-half furlongs St Mark Constantinople Gondollet time 0.5644. Fifth race five and one-half furlongs Tat tler Matagorda Iyo0n time 110.

Wasprsetos Wo Cook Belletue Judge Morrow George W St. Mark Constantinople Matagorda

Races at Guttenburg Gerrrenscraag NJ Nov 4

First race five-eighths mile Toaneon Zenobdin Hardy Fox with times recorded Second race three-fourths mile St Feliz Charade Rialto with time 1 1444 Third race five-eighths mile Newle Bly Tormentor Early Hlossum with time 1.0144 Sixth race six and one half furlongs Torchlight Bohemian Undercover with time 1.2444

Gerrrenscraag Toaneon Zenobdin Hardy Fox St Feliz Charade Rialto Tormentor Early Hlossum Torchlight Bohemian Undercover

Boiler Explosion Kills Two Near LasBorx

In LasBorx North Dakota on November 4 a steam thrashing boiler exploded four miles west of town. Engineer Ed Thompson was blown five rods away and mangled. Albert Thompson lost his right arm and was badly injured. Fireman Ed Swartout was badly scalded. Cause of the blast is unknown.

LasBorx N. D Here Ed. Thompson Albert Thompson Ed. Swartout

Unforeseen Gas Find Sparks Citywide Fire Hazard

In BupaNey Hla on Nov 2 engineers report natural gas issuing from two 6 inch and one 8 inch wells feeding a reservoir that exploded when a trap door was opened. A flame 12 to 15 feet high now burns from a discharge pipe and experts doubt marsh gas, noting potential profitability.

BupaNey, Hla Bushell Finch Wells England Ukase Russia Europe Hamburg Greece Cork America

Ager’s Cathartic Pills Promoted in Quack Ad

An old advertisement touts Ager’s Cathartic pills as safe for constipation. It claims liver and bowel complaints are cured and urges prompt use to remedy indigestion and related ailments.

Ager

Local Ads Promote Medicines and Shoes Across City

A clipped historical page advertises Kline’s tonic and Duquesne rye as cures and stimulants. Also promoted are Siegemhaler’s winter footwear at 3 West Liberty Street and assorted goods with low prices and catalog orders available.

Kline Ura Luckenbenmper Gibson Therhyff bRax Akleless Feder Street Alegheny City Siegenthalers’ Shoe Store West Liberty Street

Night school opens at Dixlers Business College next Monday

Night school begins at Dixlers Business College next Monday evening in a pleasant winter classroom. The program emphasizes practical branches and promotes copies of Bixlers on Penmanship as likely the county’s largest edition.

Dixlers Business College Thes County

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